Bøker utgitt av Deborah Quick

RESIST OR DIE.>In a matter of hours, the world that Helisah knew was gone. Agosia has fallen. Death reigns supreme. Helisah and Aegras are cornered by the Telurian hordes as a city burns around them. It appears that no hope remains for the twins until they are suddenly rescued by a team of assassins known only as The Raiders. Consumed by a burning rage over all that they have lost, Helisah and Aegras are inducted into the mysterious order as an apocalyptic war breaks out across the world. Joined by their fellow Raiders and a band of citizens that dare to resist the invasion, Helisah and Aegras must find a way to thwart the grand design of Thrakoth and his rising empire by any means necessary.

A collection of human experiences written to a poetic tone: love, sex, abuse, philosophy, the dualities of a modern woman.But First, We Fall is the incremental tale of a woman discovering herself as she navigates through the world as she knows it. She explores the nuances of love and ponders romantic ideologies while expressing her bisexuality and articulating her experiences through poetry and prose. In contrast, she finds herself tucked within the grips of depression and battling the burdensome love of an abusive relationship. Her pieces range from the personal to the conversational as Gabrielle is changed, transformed, created, and yet unmade as the collection progresses. Who will she be by its end?

"One of the sweetest, most heartwarming books I've read this year!" -Red Hatter Book Blog ☆☆☆☆☆ When I left the house in a rush at 2 am on a mission to rescue my sister from a wild party, I never expected I'd be pulled over by the hottest police officer I have ever seen. Or that the cop would think I was intoxicated and ask me to do the 'drunk' walk of shame.>But hold on, there's more to this outrageous encounter.I was so nervous that I asked him to let me blow his stick to prove I was not drunk.>The poor cop was doing everything in his power not to laugh. Just when I thought things couldn't get any more embarrassing, my inebriated sister stumbled out of the car and proudly declared her intent to buy me a rabbit. Not the cuddly, fluffy kind, as I initially thought. To my utter horror, she explained the peculiar birthday gift she had in mind for me.>But that's not the end of it......Trigger warning. Please do not read past this point if you do not wish to see the trigger information......Intended for 18+ readers. This book has references to violence.HEA, no cliffhanger, standalone.

Dani's plan of hiding in plain sight may not have been the best idea.In the two years that Dani Michaels has lived in Loudon, she's never told her friends at What's Perkin' she moved there to escape an abusive boyfriend. However, when she receives a note that says cryptically "looking forward to seeing you again," she realizes that it's finally time share her secret and ask for help.Ellie McKenna immediately enlists her Loudon policeman fiancé and his handsome partner, Paul Greene, for help protecting Dani. As Dani continues to be threatened, they discover some disturbing facts about her stalker.Paul is attracted to Dani from the beginning, but with her ex in the mix, he knows he'll have to tread carefully. There are certainly sparks flying between them, but Dani has been burned by love in the past.As danger threatens, can Paul persuade her to overcome her fears regarding him?

Kate will fight for love, won't she?When Don made the choice to follow Kate to her hometown, Loudon, he walked away from the family business, Crystal Lake Winery, and his passion for winemaking.Now, several years later, as Don and Kate struggle to conceive a baby, his father's failing health brings them back to Crystal Lake. Even as Don revels in his chance to manage the winery, Kate feels the life they made together is slipping away-especially when she discovers that Don may have fathered a child he doesn't even know about.Will picking up the threads of his old life in Crystal Lake be more than their marriage can endure? Kate is worried their relationship is in jeopardy, but that's when the ghost of Kate's father makes an appearance.If Kate is scared to leave, can a nudge send her soaring into a new life?

Will Ellie's first love be her last?Ellie wants to make a splash in Loudon when she opens The Looking Glass, but she hasn't bargained for being hit by a crime wave.When an intruder breaks into her gallery, Ellie is knocked on the head and locked in a closet, and the most valuable painting, on loan, is slashed from corner to corner. The person who rescues Ellie is a man about whom she knows almost nothing.Padraig Stone just introduced himself that afternoon, wanting to sign with the gallery. He's undoubtedly talented, but also evasive.While the police investigate, Pad is looking into the matter also, even though he hasn't been cleared of suspicion himself. For Ellie, who has been determined to protect her heart from pain ever since her father's death when she was little, it's a difficult dilemma.The handsome photographer is undoubtedly attractive, but dare she trust him when he's clearly hiding something?

The last humans fled a dying Earth 300 years ago, but there was something they couldn't leave behind: the Legacy Code. Every colonist in the fleet carries mangled genes that damage the unborn, and half of all pregnancies must be terminated. The day seventeen-year-old Era Corinth is supposed to find out if her baby has the Defect, her ship suffers a hull breach. And it may not have been an accident. As the investigation unfolds, Era begins to question everything she's been taught about the fleet, their search for a new Earth, and the Defect. But the answers she seeks were never meant to be found... What Readers are Saying "If you like dystopian novels, I would recommend this one for you!" "I felt like I was there. The romance was sweet, there was pulse-pounding action, the friendship between the girls was amazing, and I was rooting for the characters so hard." "A couple of chapters in and I was already hooked! I ended up staying up till midnight (as a mother of a toddler this is a rare occasion) in order to finish it. I'm Looking forward to seeing what is in store for the colonists." "It kind of had an initial feel of Battlestar Galactica -- a civilization that has to abandon their planet and go in search of a new one. ...It had mystery, a bit of a thriller-like aspect, humour, and a taste of romance. I'm hooked enough for another taste, now I just have to wait!!" "OH MY GOODNESS! I just finished this book...at 6:00 AM. This society crafted by Autumn Kalquist is fascinating. I can't even imagine how much time she spent carefully plotting every detail. Their existence feels so real and so frighteningly possible." "I both love and hate this book ... but in a good way! Instantly I fell in love with the characters and storyline that Kalquist spun together. ... This story is based in the future (almost a space opera / dystopian) where the populations of earth escaped to space to find a better world. ...we arrive in a distant future where civilization exists on space ships and they have to take decades before making jumps across space - similar in a way to what I imagine Stargate..." "It pulled me in faster than most books I have read and kept me on the edge of my seat through the end. I read it all in just a few hours." "I started reading Legacy Code and within the first few pages I was hooked! ...it is brilliantly written with detail and imagination from the offset, It is also really well edited. I am really looking forward to where the next installment of the Legacy Code Saga is going to take me." "Autumn Kalquist is a talented author. LEGACY CODE is easy to read, her plot is engaging, and her characters are real. Her world building is second to none, and I felt completely sucked into her story." "Upon receiving my copy of The Legacy Code, I started reading and just could not stop, until it was over." "I found this an enjoyable read as a Young Adult sci-fi story. The situation was interesting: a fleet of spaceships jumping through wormholes in search of a new habitable planet, after people on Earth has royally screwed things up, including the human genome. A young couple expecting a baby had to undergo a genetic test to determine if their unborn baby has "the defect," which would require it to be aborted. This being only the first book of a series, the story is relatively short, and I was left wanting more, which is a sign that the author has captured me, the reader, successfully. Just when you start getting attached to the main characters...STUFF HAPPENS. And you MUST know what happens NEXT." (source: Legacy Code reviews on Goodreads.com)

All the footballers a fangirl has loved in the past...don't compare to the footballer of her dreams.When Maddie Chase, a fangirl and pro footballer, gets injured before her debut for the world-renowned Southgate FC, she enlists the help of a fellow injured comrade-in-arms, the phenom player Jesse Windmeier, to get her back on her feet.Maddie just didn't expect him to be a giant pain in her ass when they train together, or distract her from getting back on the field with his talent and good looks. When Jesse realizes that training Maddie has quickly become the highlight of his day and wants to spend more time with her, Maddie doesn't know what to do.Her life has always been about achieving her one goal - playing pro and winning all of the accolades. And Jesse...Jesse's become something of a distraction.Can Maddie strike a balance between getting back on the field and whatever is budding between her and Jesse? Or will she turn her back on him for her name in shining lights?

Join the adventure for cool jungle rhymes, lions, giraffes, and swinging vines. Meet all the animals in the forest sunshine. Waa Gwaan Jimi! it's Jungle fun time!

Discover the world of 'That's Not How You Wash a Squirrel', a fascinating collection of essays and emails penned by the talented author, David R. Thorne. Published in 2015, this book transcends the boundaries of conventional genres, offering readers a unique blend of humor, wit, and thought-provoking insights. Thorne's engaging writing style and knack for storytelling make this book a must-read. From the mundane to the extraordinary, the author explores a wide range of topics, each essay and email revealing a new facet of his perspective. Published by LIGHTNING SOURCE INC, 'That's Not How You Wash a Squirrel' is a testament to Thorne's literary prowess and his ability to enthrall readers with his words. Don't miss out on this captivating collection of essays and emails.

The new Task Items in ArcGIS Pro allow you to develop a step-by-step script that guides users through a workflow or process. This book is designed to teach you how to document, streamline, and develop the processes that step through your workflows using Tasks. The book contains discussions of the topics associated with tasks, and examples of how they are used. Each section also has descriptions of the building process and parameter settings for these items so that you will not only understand the examples shown here but be able to transfer that knowledge to your own workflows and processes. After each of the discussion sections there are exercises to work through that will provide some hands-on experience with the features and settings, including tips and tricks for their best use. At the end of the book are two project suggestions that you can complete on your own, either with the provided data or using your own data sets.

Updated Sept 2024What is Arcade and why should you use it? It's an expression language written specifically for ArcGIS Pro that incorporates all the great programming tools with very specific spatial data tools to make it very powerful. Arcade can be used to format labels, control symbology, make custom map pop-ups, and much more. In this book you will work through 13 exercises plus several On Your Own challenges to get in-depth and hands-on practice with Arcade. One of Arcade's strongest features is the ability to create and maintain virtual field values on-the-fly. If the data doesn't have a value you need but does have the data necessary to build it, then an Arcade expression can accomplish that without modifying the layer's table. Arcade also allows for cross-data analysis on-the-fly; even with layers that aren't editable. When you are done you will be amazed at how many places you will be using Arcade.

K.C. Kemp's second book after Dodge The Rain. Wildflowers Bloom In The Dark. A new collection of poetry and prose by K.C. Kemp draws on personal experience and perspective. From love to loss, and the lessons and longing both can bring - as well as the wonder of life's big and small moments.

Welcome to El Dorado Springs, Missouri, Population 3,021.It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it doesn't take long-any time at all, really-to realize there's much more than meets the eye. That's how Molly McCarty feels, anyway. After deciding she's had enough of the big-city life as a politician's wife in Washington, Molly moves back to her hometown and buys the abandoned Serenity Farm. Molly acclimates herself to life in a small town with the help of her best friend, Jennifer Papula, who is only too happy to share the town's most recent juicy gossip. For one thing, there's Jerry Ray Turner, the town's best mechanic, who came out of the closet as a cross-dresser. And then there's crazy old Ollie Griffin, still living inside his '69 Thunderbird and occasionally showering in the park's fountain. But the biggest uproar is Roy Bob Benson, who is trying to buy the old Hacker's Jewelry building and turn it into a "girly" bar. That's just the beginning of the news, and as Molly tries to help the newly formed revitalization committee think of a way to stop Roy Bob, a vandal threatens the town's sense of security. Who is doing this and why? Full of wit, intrigue, and a cast of memorable characters, The Hillbilly Debutante Café is sure to keep you coming back time and time again!

After a disastrous marriage, Christina is determined to walk the monastic path that she's desired since her teens. She and her best friend take off to vacation on the Greek island of Santorini where a mysterious priest guides her to finding her path.Nathan and his best friend also vacation on Santorini. Hoping this trip brings him healing from a troubling past relationship, he delves into his painting and working with his uncle at his shop. But his uncle's longstanding wish forces Nathan to face his fears.When Christina and Nathan collide in the lobby of their hotel, sparks fly, but both refuse to pursue a romance. However, their discovered mutual passion in art and in each other draws the unwelcome attention of a nosy old friend and a determined ex. Christina and Nathan must navigate toward a future that could change the canvases of their lives.

It's Halloween in Key West. And all the ghosts are out. Big John Hoover and his wife Angela have just moved to Florida from Big Sur, California for John to pen a book.But John has traded his bad food addiction for Cuban coffee, rum, and cigars. Out of the blue, he gets attacked by a shadow being, which sends him and his wife running to a Voodoo Queen for help.Meanwhile, Maggie May flies down to the island from Vermont for a dose of sunshine, staying with her friend Hank Thomas. Everyone is seeing ghosts and John must figure out how to protect himself and his wife before it's too late. Will they see the light before Halloween eve on the key that never sleeps? Find out it in this exciting sequel to Big John and the Fortune Teller.

'Get out of the car.' Laura hesitated for a moment. Then she swung a tentative foot out and climbed awkwardly from the vehicle. 'Stand still, legs apart.' For a second Laura's instinct was to defy the voice, but she was alone, lost, bound and blindfolded. Her only hope lay in obedience, so she shuffled her feet a little apart and stood, her head high, waiting to see what would happen... Laura Spender is living in her guardian's substantial mansion. She is beautiful, innocent, and bored. That is until the housekeeper, Cassandra, introduces her to the perils and pleasures of the flesh. Through varying degrees of bondage, corporal punishment and exhibitionism, Laura discovers a latent masochism lurking just below the surface of her naive exterior. Through a series of licentious adventures, Laura succumbs to the shamelessness in her character, carrying out increasingly outrageous and perverse tasks until Cassandra puts her to the ultimate test, handing her over to a ruthless gang of motorcycle bikers, the relentless gang uncovering the true depravity of her nature. The question is, will she resist the perverse desires that inhabit her lovely young body, or will she surrender to sweet submission?

Danni tugged at her bonds, but in vain. She was quite unable to move, her slender limbs pulled tight and already beginning to ache. On the wall directly opposite the frame was a mirror. With a groan of despair she closed her eyes against the sight of her own stretched and vulnerable body. Accepting a lift from a complete stranger, sexually innocent Danni gets a lot more than she bargained for. She falls into the hands of gangsters, who take the opportunity of finding her naked and alone in a hotel bedroom to use her in many wickedly erotic ways. Then with no other choice but to sell her body on the streets, forced to dance naked for the punters in a seedy bar and then to work as a lap dancer in a grotty club, Danni gradually comes to terms with her sexuality. But ruthless villains are after her, and the young beauty has to endure much pleasure and pain before her adventure is over.