Before she can let up and enjoy some holiday cheer, real estate agent Alana Drake has work to do. With Christmas moving in fast, she has clients to meet with, houses to show, and cookies to bake. Every open house deserves her special touch—homemade and hand-decorated sugar cookies for a warm welcome. And she needs several dozen for upcoming holiday events and open houses. But a poorly timed stop at the grocery store could upend more than her bag of groceries. Running into Doctor Justin Teague—literally—shakes up Alana's tidy world. The chance encounter leaves her with a bum ankle, forces her to reconsider some dating ideals, and reveals new information about a longtime nemesis. When all she wanted was to bake some cookies…

Discover the compelling true story of a former L. A. lawyer and a Ugandan boy falsely accused of murder -- two courageous friends brought together by God on a mission to reform criminal justice. Jim Gash, former Los Angeles lawyer and current president of Pepperdine University, tells the amazing story of how, after a series of God-orchestrated events, he finds himself in the heart of Africa defending a courageous Ugandan boy languishing in prison and wrongfully accused of two separate murders. Ultimately, their unlikely friendship and unrelenting persistence reforms Uganda's criminal justice system, leaving a lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of lives and revealing a relationship that supersedes circumstance, culture, and the walls we often hide behind.

Haley Howell has had a hopeless crush on her brother’s best friend, Jake Lexington, for as long as she can remember. Too bad to him, she’ll forever be off-limits. But with senior year and acceptance to a college outside their tiny southern town of Culler, South Carolina, comes new confidence. Haley’s ready to get Jake to notice her—whatever it takes. No one in Culler notices the real Jake anymore—to them, he’s nothing more than the star football player or the kid with the family tragedy. When one mistake lands him in community service, he’s shocked to find his best friend’s little sister there, too, looking cute as hell and threatening all his no-friends-with-benefits rules. But Jake isn’t ready to take a chance, no matter how crafty Haley’s willing to get to prove him otherwise... Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains underage drinking, language, and a drool-worthy football player who puts Tim Riggins to shame. It will make you cry, sigh, and yearn for your own Friday Night Lights. Each book in the Southern Charmed series is STANDALONE: * The Sweetheart Sham * The Crush Collision

A package determined to derail his scheduled future delivered by a mystery woman. A tiny note hints at who she is—and how to find her. When veteran and acting Brigadier General Dominic Cage returns from deployment days before Christmas, he's unprepared for the shortbread cookies pressed into his hands in a case of mistaken identity by a stunning woman. Unable to forget her, Cage trusts Violet's promise of a true Christmas—until the lines of his reality blur. Damaged and resolute, and unable to escape the gunfire that haunts him, Cage's choice could cost them everything.

"Robert Y. Ellis' A Collision of Truths is a beautifully written and insightful autobiography of one man's journey of faith. Ellis was raised a Christian Scientist but later both rejected and appropriated many of its central beliefs. Ellis narrates the role Christian Science played in providing balance and meaning in his life while questioning its hostility to critical inquiry and modern medicine. Through sensitive description of the arc of his own life, Ellis calls his readers to re-examine their basic values and commitments amidst the complexities of daily existence in a digital world where knowledge increases exponentially. A genuine achievement and must read for fellow travelers who are looking for meaning and hope in our time." -Mark I. Wallace, PhD, Professor of Religion, Swarthmore College, Author of Finding God in the Singing River "A man would be singularly inert if he were not to find this account vastly tantalizing. What an extraordinary tale! The way Ellis proceeds through his life from earliest childhood on keeps a reader wanting to know what comes next. And his prose is a blessed relief to anyone who loves good English prose." -Thomas Howard, PhD, author Christ the Tiger This narrative is the first to reveal one Christian Science family's story, their faith's underpinnings and those singular episodes that collided with Ellis' beliefs including his Christian Science mother being treated by a beam of protons at the Harvard University cyclotron, his father's unsolved murder in Harlem, and the religious tensions in his childhood home that ultimately exploded. Ellis' sometimes painful, always captivating journey will inspire everyone being challenged by today's extraordinary scientific discoveries which appear to leave no room for God.

He's always had a way with women. So it intrigues him when she won't give him the time of day. Sparks fly when two hearts in motion collide. Florist Joey Reeves is working overtime to stay away from Lou Cortez, the ace mechanic with a reputation for irresistible charm. She's a single mom with enough on her plate—the last thing she needs is entanglement with the hottest guy in town... "Well, hello there." Joey glanced up and froze. The man who'd been haunting her sleep looked even better in the hard light of day. "H-hello." She coughed. The guys who worked at Webster's Garage all looked larger than life, covered in tattoos, muscles, and that indefinable sense of danger they wore like a second skin. But this guy, the tall, Latin lover with dark-brown eyes and lips made for kissing, who had snared her. Body Shop Bad Boys Series: Test Drive (Book 1) Roadside Assistance (Book 2) Zero to Sixty (Book 3) Collision Course (Book 4) What People are Saying About Marie Harte's Body Shop Bad Boys series: "High octane chemistry keeps the pages turning and your engine revving!" —GINA L. MAXWELL, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author "I could go for some more of the Bad Boys of Webster's Garage, in fact, I think I would like to have them around 24/7." —Night Owl Romance 5 Stars, Top Pick! "Harte's take on the redeemed bad boy is fresh and sexy." —Kirkus

WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK—YOUTH/TEENS! It's a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this acclaimed novel that's as irresistible as a fresh-baked cookie. Ellis Bailey Johnson has the summertime blues. Instead of hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing his harmonica, Ellis has to help bring his dad’s latest farfetched, sure-to-fail idea to life: open the world’s first chocolate chip cookie store. They have six weeks to perfect their recipe, get a run-down A-frame storefront on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard into tip-top shape, and bring in customers. But nothing goes according to plan, especially when family secrets start to surface. Can Ellis bake up a happy ending? Partially based on Shawn Amos’s own experiences growing up the son of Wally “Famous” Amos, and packed with humor, heart, and fun illustrations, this debut novel sings with the joy of self-discovery, unconditional love, and community. “Shawn Amos has written a beautiful story of family and music, of growing up and having adventures, of business building and character building, that is at once very specific and universal. I love Cookies and Milk as much as I love cookies and milk.” –Lisa See, New York Times bestselling and award winning author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Shanghai Girls **Don't miss Ellis's next adventure: Ellis Johnson Might Be Famous

Arguably the most capable of all the open source databases, PostgreSQL is an object-relational database management system first developed in 1977 by the University of California at Berkeley. In spite of its long history, this robust database suffers from a lack of easy-to-use documentation. Practical PostgreSQL fills that void with a fast-paced guide to installation, configuration, and usage. This comprehensive new volume shows you how to compile PostgreSQL from source, create a database, and configure PostgreSQL to accept client-server connections. It also covers the many advanced features, such as transactions, versioning, replication, and referential integrity that enable developers and DBAs to use PostgreSQL for serious business applications. The thorough introduction to PostgreSQL's PL/pgSQL programming language explains how you can use this very useful but under-documented feature to develop stored procedures and triggers. The book includes a complete command reference, and database administrators will appreciate the chapters on user management, database maintenance, and backup & recovery. With Practical PostgreSQL, you will discover quickly why this open source database is such a great open source alternative to proprietary products from Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft.

Buckle in for a wild ride through the heart-pounding twists and turns of this complete urban fantasy action adventure where powerful magical families make the mafia look like choirboys and connections are everything in Jami Gray’s spellbinding Arcane Transporter series. A last-minute Guild delivery, a cursed treasure, and a nefarious revenge scheme sets Rory on a collision course with one of Arcane’s most wanted mages. When the Arcane Guild requests a last-minute delivery run from Transporter, Rory Costas, she figures earning some extra cash is better than spending her evening binging another DIY show or dodging the pesky Chipmunk Mafia. After handing off a unique engagement present to a happy, well-connected Arcane couple, she returns to what she believes is business as usual, only to encounter a series of unexplained hazards that have her jumping at shadows. With her business picking up speed, the last thing she expected was to have a formidable member of the Arcane Council drag her into an informal investigation of a horrific accident. Now, with the sexy and intimidating Arbiter, Zev Aslanov, riding shotgun, she will wade through a mix-bag of money woes, broken hearts, and a legacy of cursed treasure hoping to uncover the truth of what drove a romantic celebration to veer into tragedy. As Rory races to expose the vindictive heart at the center of the Family drama, can she avoid the inevitable collision with one of the Arcane’s most notorious mages, or will she hit the skids in a firey crash? COLLISION COURSE is the fourth novel in the complete urban fantasy series the Arcane Transporter. If you love Lindsay Buroker, H.P. Mallory, and Shannon Mayer, you’re going to want to claim your ticket to this sweet ride through the unexpected twists and turns of a high-octane adventure filled with intriguing mystery, a flash of romance, and riveting magic

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: CATCHING MR. RIGHT (A Seasons of Alaska Novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Ross Pro angler Victoria Thibodeaux is this close to landing the industry’s top spokesperson contract. Then she meets Seth James, the smooth-talking finalist who is looking to both outfish and outcharm her! THE LITTLEST COWGIRLS (A Mountain Monroes Novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Melinda Curtis Former child actress Ashley Monroe needs Wyatt Halford as the star in her Western movie, not as her wedding date! That is until a mix-up ties them together in a way they never could have expected. A VALENTINE’S PROPOSAL (A Cupid’s Crossing Novel) by Kim Findlay The future of Carter’s Crossing hinges on a Valentine’s Day proposal between Nelson and Mariah. Will the reformed groomzilla and wedding planner make this a night to remember, or jeopardize the whole town? COMING HOME TO TEXAS (A Truly Texas Novel) by Kit Hawthorne A reckless mistake drove Dalia Ramirez away from the Texas ranch she loves and the boy who broke her heart. Is a disaster enough for her to return to her hometown and face Tony Reyes? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!