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Now in paperback, and updated to include the Yankees' 100-win 2018 season! The meteoric rise of the new generation of superstar Yankees, including Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres, and Luis Severino from the "inside baseball" strategy in assembling the teammates, their fascinating paths to Yankee Stadium, and their drive to become champions for Yankees Nation.

A fascinating look at narcissism and the mind of the fragile bully, using the Trump presidency and other contemporary examples to underscore how this narcissism is fed by both supporters and detractors.

Patricia Altschul is the diva of Southern Charm, Bravo's latest and greatest reality show, and The Art of Southern Charm--Now in Paperback!--is her hilarious lifestyle and etiquette guide. It reads like a gin martini her legions of adoring fans can bring home.

From Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Planetfall and Between Two Thorns, comes the long awaited conclusion to the Split Worlds series, described by Locus Magazine as "e;an intriguing mix of modern world, Victorian/Regency England, and faery."e;As the Iris family consolidates their hold on society within the secret world of the Nether, William Iris finds himself more powerful and yet more vulnerable than ever. His wife, Cathy, has left him, a fact that will destroy him if it becomes public. To keep his position-and survive-he needs to get her back, whatever the cost. Cathy has finally escaped the Nether, but hates that she must rely so heavily on Sam's protection. When the strange sorceress Beatrice offers her a chance to earn true freedom by joining the quest Sam has been bound to, Cathy agrees. But can she and Sam navigate Beatrice's plans for the future without becoming two more of her victims? And Beatrice, a self-taught and powerful killer, is not without her enemies. Rupert, the last sorcerer of Albion, is obsessed with finding and destroying her. He orders Max and his gargoyle to help him, pulling them away from protecting innocents. As the Arbiter and his partner face the ugly side of their responsibilities to Rupert, they begin to question where their loyalties should truly lie. Amidst death, deceit, and the fight for freedom, friendships are tested, families are destroyed, and heroes are forged as the battle to control the Split Worlds rages to its climatic conclusion."e;Emma Newman is an extraordinary new voice in SF/F."e; -Paul Cornell, Hugo Award winner and author of London Falling and Saucer Country "e;The final volume of Newman's historical urban fantasy series (after A Little Knowledge) brings the conflicts of these diverse worlds to a strong close. Series fans won't want to miss this."e;-Library Journal

This gorgeous, sweeping historical romance will enchant the readers of Deanna Raybourn, and introduces a wildly talented new voice. This epic fantasy romance is a strong debut!-RT Book ReviewsAnna was born of Chevring, a territory renowned for its valorous war horses, in the kingdom of Aurelia. But peace reigns, and her family's fortune has dwindled. Her father brokers an alliance with the wealthy Lord Roger of Stolweg. The price: his eldest daughter and the secrets to her family's once great power. Soon after they are wed, Roger proves himself cruel and calculating, a harsh lord who sows the seeds of fear in his people.He has an ambitious secret, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his new bride, nor his older brother, heir to all that he covets. But secrets have a way of getting out, and the people of Stolweg quietly bide their time, coming to love Anna for her noble bravery in standing up to her scoundrel husband. She will prove the leader they need to rise up and bring their underground resistance to flourish. But it is Larkin, a guard of Aurelia, whose presence brings Roger's treachery to the forefront, igniting the spark of war. Larkin comes to Stolweg to investigate Roger for treason against the realm and ends up giving all of his attention to Anna. For she not only captures his heart, she may be the only person who can stop the battle that will tear the kingdom apart."e;Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher's debut novel Wild Lavender is engrossing right from the prologue."e;-B.B. Haywood, New York Times bestselling author

He saved her life. She rescued his heart. Mail order bride Jennifer Andrews headed to Texas ready for adventure. But when her stagecoach was attacked, the auburn-haired beauty wished she''d never left St. Louis. All at once the renegades were gone-and she was cradled in the strong arms of fellow passenger Wade Morrow. The handsome man had saved her life, and though they were all alone on the vast Texas plains, she felt safer than she ever had before. Though Comanche blood ran in Wade Morrow''s veins, he''d been adopted by a white family as an infant, and knew nothing of his Indian heritage. Still, something in him yearned for the wild, untamed land where he was born. So he headed to west Texas to join his past with his future-and ended up with Jennifer Andrews in his arms. Burned by past betrayals, Wade wanted to harden his heart against the sweet desire she awakened. But how can he deny the passion they share? "Bittner''s characters spring to life...extraordinary for the depth of emotion with which they are portrayed."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "Time after time, Rosanne Bittner brings a full-blown portrait of the untamed West to readers. Her tapestry is woven with authenticity, colorful characters, intense emotions and love''s power over every conceivable obstacle."-RT BOOK REVIEWS

The light from the merciless desert sun can cloak the most potent of weapons.

A hero astronaut flies too close to the sun in this science fiction adventure from the author of Human Error, ';a writer of real intelligence' (The Washington Post). After a solar flare accident in orbit, Travis is a hero: the first astronaut to bail out of a spacecraft and live. NASA, however, had advised against the bailoutand as punishment for violating orders, Travis is grounded on earth, never to fly again. Then comes Starfire, an experimental spacecraft that could be capable of interstellar flight. Travis fights a desperate political battle to become a crewmember, and his go-it-alone attitude makes for some rough going. Starfire's planned maiden voyage is to land on an asteroid that is heading toward a close loop around the sun, stay long enough to explore, then return to Earth by way of a gravity boost around Venus. But during the mission, disaster strikes again: The ship is hit by a huge solar flare and must take shelter in the shadow of the asteroid, even while falling ever closer to the sun. The aim of the mission now becomes one of desperate survival... ';A terrific novel, I heartily recommend it.' Orson Scott Card, Hugo and Nebula Awardwinning author of Ender's Game ';A writer of science fact as well as fiction, Preuss has won a reputation for his believable depiction of advanced technology and the people who toil at it. That's the case once again in this near future story.' Publishers Weekly

"e;Paul Preuss has done a fine thing. He has written a magnificent book in BROKEN SYMMETRIES. I admire his knowledge and artistry."e; -Roger ZelaznyBROKEN SYMMETRIES introduces theoretical physicist Peter Slater and world-traveling photojournalist Anne-Marie Brand. They meet in Hawaii, where Anne-Marie is in pursuit of a story about the giant atom-smasher TERAC, the newest and biggest particle accelerator in the world, built amidst the pineapple fields of Oahu. Dr. Martin Edovich is the triumphant scientist behind the project-he claims that "e;his"e; discovery of I-particles will win him the Nobel Prize and change the face of physics.But Peter Slater predicted the existence of I-particles long ago and suspects that they are unstable-explosive and potentially cataclysmic. And as TERAC ramps up, Slater's theory is about to be tested.The symmetries of matter itself are about to be unexpectedly broken, unleashing the fury of self-annihilation...

On the isle of Crete, a renowned physicist experiments with the nature of reality in this enthralling novel from the author of Broken Symmetries. Secret Passages follows the life of mathematics prodigy Manolis Minakis from the quiet hills of Crete to the lofty chambers of Cambridge University. Upon his retirement, Minakis returns to his Greek island home a renowned physicist and successful industrialistand ready to embark on his true life's work. Using a cache of Minoan treasures, Minakis lures photographer Anne-Marie Brand and her husband, theoretician Peter Slater, to aid in his attempts to recover the past and understand the true nature of reality. Set against the colorful Mediterranian backdrop, the legendary home of a once-great civilization, this enigmatic novel resonates deeply with both the brain and heart. Admired by legendary science fiction author Roger Zelazny for ';his knowledge and artistry,' Paul Preuss returns to the characters and setting of his acclaimed novel Broken Symmetries in an indirect sequel that is ';highly recommended for both fiction and sf collections' (Library Journal). ';Mr. Le Carre, meet Dr. Feynman!... [T]his one really makes the earth move.' Ursula K. Le Guin ';[An] intensely believable SF novel... should appeal to those curious about how real science gets done.' Publishers Weekly

"e;[W]onderful, enlightened, and convincing beyond any reasonable expectations of what a science fiction novel should be."e; -Greg BearCompugen has become a giant player in the tech field overnight by making genetically altered viruses into "e;biochips"e; that are replacing silicon chips as the brains of computers.Toby Bridgeman and Adrian Storey are an odd-couple of scientists-Toby, the programmer, and Adrian, the sloppy genius and genetic artist, have formed an enduring friendship and produced Epicell, a biochip so powerful that it will make all others on the market obsolete and save Compugen from financial disaster-if it can be rushed out fast enough.But Epicell, elemental living virus, is so awesome in its capabilities that tests have not yet established any limits to its multiplication or its computing sophistication. Adrian wants more testing-he believes that Epicell is potentially dangerous. Instead, it is rushed to market to save the failing company.Then those in contact with Epicell begin to come down with bad colds-the virus has spread outside computers, living and growing in the human body. Adrian, and perhaps the human race, are doomed unless Toby can reprogram the Epicell inside Adrian-and inside himself.

For fans of Jennifer Armentrout, it's Eat, Skate, Love for a young woman fleeing heartache and finding peace.

Austin Williams concludes his Rusty Diamond trilogy, perfect for readers of George Pelecanos, by sending Rusty back to where everything fell apart, Las Vegas.

Best served hot with a side of wicked humor and a glass of Pinot Noir.

Every gift has consequences.

Every gift has consequences.

Every gift has consequences.

Can a powerful witch find redemption from her dark magic . . . and also fall in love?

When life is uncertain, love is undeniable.

Sometimes the road to happily-ever-after has a few bumps.

Can the right girl make even the most despicable guy into a hero?

Sometimes revenge is the only choice.

Rules. Everyone has them and everyone lives by them. Sometimes they''re our own and sometimes they are someone else''s. But when Deputy Chief of Police Carly Drummond finds a woman tortured, killed, and dumped in her town, she''s forced to play by rules she doesn''t understand that were put in place by someone she doesn''t know. If she doesn''t, life in Windsor-life as she knows it-could experience a sea change no one is prepared for. Order. Drew Carmichael is man who likes order. He doesn''t just like it, he requires it-it''s the only reason he''s been able to lead the double life he''s been living for almost twenty years. But when he can''t pull himself away from the secrets, uncertainties, and dangers swirling around Carly, his orderly life takes a dive and he finds himself swimming in waters he''s never before encountered. Chaos. Control is what Drew and Carly both want-control over their futures, over their growing feelings for each other, and most of all, over the situation that is threatening to throw their lives into chaos. But it is within this chaos that the opportunity to set a new course, to find a new horizon, can be found. If only they can stem the tide of the coming storm.

Independence. Kit Forrester is a woman who wears her independence like armor. Despite keeping secrets and hiding her past, she''s built a life she loves and is accountable to no one. Until, that is, one of the world''s most wanted war criminals sets his sights on her and she must weigh the risk to one against the chance of justice and closure for many-a decision Kit couldn''t make on her own even if she wanted to.Certainty. As a man who makes his living in the shadows of governments and wars, certainty isn''t a part of Garret Cantona''s vocabulary, and he''s just fine with that. But when Kit walks into his life, he realizes he''s never before been so sure about anything or anyone. Suddenly, he finds that he''s looking at the world, his world, in a different light. And now that he is, he''s determined to protect it, and her, in whatever way he can. Frailty. No one knows better than Kit and Garret that an appreciation for what is, or what was, or what might be, can be born from the uncertainty and fragility of life. But when a hunt for a killer leaves Garret no choice but to throw Kit back into her broken and damaged past, even his unshakable faith in what they have together might not be enough to keep it from shattering into a million pieces.

Betrayal was something Jesse Baker thought she already knew too much about. But when her dead husband''s past comes back to haunt her, both the life she''s built for herself and her sons and the story she''s told herself to make it through threaten to crumble into ashes.Fire and ashes are David Hathaway''s life. Since sending his daughter to college, his time is his own and the arson investigator intends to make the most of having no one to look after but himself. That is, until he meets Jesse and an explosion nearly takes her life, changing his forever.Echoes from their pasts follow them both. And they know those memories, like fire, can give life just as easily as they can destroy it. But before Jesse and David can decide for themselves how their histories will influence their future, they must first stop a killer intent on making Jesse burn for the sins of others.

Sorrows are something Matty Brooks knows a thing or two about. Having grown up in the projects of New York City, she''s seen her fair share. But as an adult, and successful author, Matty is all too happy to leave that life far behind.Secrets aren''t something Dr. Dash Kent knows much about. As a small town vet with deep ties to his community of Windsor, New York, life has always been pretty straightforward. Until Matty Brooks comes to town.Redemption is what Brad Brooks wants. As Matty''s half brother, he''s ashamed of how his family treated her - how they cast her out. But when the olive branch he extends turns deadly and Matty stumbles into Brad''s biggest secret, she finds herself cast back into a world of violence and deceit. Now redemption is easy; survival is the hard part.

CIA agent Danielle "Dani" Williamson never stops believing that one day she''ll find the man who killed her parents and stole her childhood. And when the nightmare she relives in her dreams is played out in carbon copy and linked to a group the CIA believes is planning a terrorist attack in the US, Dani thinks she might finally have her chance. Detective Ty Fuller loved being a Navy SEAL, but after seeing one too many innocent children killed, he was no longer able to stomach the world of politics, manipulation, and death. Now, as a detective with his local vice squad, he likes to think he''s helping kids by keeping drugs off the streets--local problems, local solutions. But when Dani and her team arrive, they bring a case bigger than anything Ty''s small New England town has seen in decades, drugs in exchange for weapons-lots of them. And as the case unfolds and the tensions simmer between them, Dani and Ty discover that all is not what it seems. Uncovering a web of manipulation that spans the globe and reaches all the way to the US president, they know the price for justice will be high, risking not just their fledgling relationship, but their very lives.

Some pain is too deep for the light of mourning.

This dark, twisting work of digital-age noir is ';a riveting mystery... An incredibly daring novel and a complete success' (Booklist, starred review). On a winter night in Boston, a man falls to his death in front of a train. The sole witness, a shaken young woman, explains to the police how the man shoved her aside as he made his way to the tracks. But when her blog turns up on the dead man's computer, the cops begin to look for other connections between them. This dark and intricate tale of obsession and deception is told in the form of a blog written by an elusive narrator known only by her online name, ';l.g. fickel.' Deep into the night, every night, Fickel posts about ';Mr. Suicide' and the ensuing police investigation. She is joined in her blog chats by a loyal group of commenters. Is Fickel's tale that of an innocent woman frantically trying to figure out how her online activity has enmeshed her in a murder case, or is she a manipulator, playing an elaborate game as she grinds out her revenge on those she feels have betrayed her? ';Noir fans should enjoy the twists and turns that echo such genre classics such as Double Indemnity and The Asphalt Jungle.' Publishers Weekly