Kidnapped by an intruder who initially had targeted her daughter, Claire, a sufferer of acute panic disorder, finds herself imprisoned in a hotel with her abductor as her only companion, a trauma that forces her to reevaluate her life and threatens to shatter her sense of sanity. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
Beautifully dark, totally devastating and so riveting you might find yourself gripping the pages"—Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Is This Tomorrow and Pictures of You Don't look away No one wants to be the mother whose child disappears. It's unthinkable, every parent's worst nightmare. But when she turns her back to pay a parking meter, Carrie Morgan becomes that mother. Ben is gone, and more than a year later, it's clear that he is never coming back. Until he does...for just twenty-four hours, before once again vanishing from his crib without a trace. Rumors start to circulate through Carrie's small town. Whispers that she's seeing things. That her alibi doesn't quite add up. Her husband and friends start to think she's crazy. The police start to think she's guilty. As the investigation heats up, Carrie must decide what to share, and how. Because the crime is about to be solved... and her secret revealed. A perfect beach read, One More Day is a twisty thriller that picks at every parent's worst nightmare and unravels it into a chilling novel of well-kept secrets and doubt. Also by Kelly Simmons: Where She Went The Fifth of July
Who will you cross to protect your own? When Hannah packs up her past and moves to the cottage next-door to her sister, she hopes the luxe neighborhood and close family ties will be the perfect escape for her son and the shadows that trail them. But when a young girl goes missing days after they unload their final boxes and her son is quickly thrown under suspicion, Hannah must do whatever it takes to protect her child. Even if that means pointing the blame her sister's way instead. With investigators swarming and neighborhood scrutiny closing in, the divide between two sisters grows. As one fiercely defends her husband, the other shields her boy from the crime, keeping quiet the secrets that might unravel it all. And all the while, one young girl has vanished, and someone is to blame.
With prose that positively vibrates and characters who defy expectation, Kelly Simmons brings us straight to Nantucket, into the bright, beating heart of this one-of-a-kind family, and never lets us go."—New York Times bestseller Kate Moretti, author of The Vanishing Year and Blackbird Season The last word in families is lies... Any one of the perfect Warner family could have been behind the accident. Each of them had a problem that threatened to tarnish more than their old-money silver. Having spent the past three decades' worth of summers on Nantucket, the Warners are as much a part of the island as the crust of salt on the ferry. But this year is different: Tripp is no longer the father he was, and it becomes clear that nothing—not the beams that hold the house together, and not the values the family clings to—can survive the ravages of time. When their Nantucket summer tradition turns to tragedy, the creaky old house swirls with suspicion. Even in a perfect family, there are just so many reasons to want someone gone. With no easy answers as to how, why, or who, the Warners must face another frightening question: do they really want to know the truth? A tense family portrait of secrets, lies, and inevitable change, The Fifth of July will ensnare any book club fond of beautiful beaches and ugly drama. Also by Kelly Simmons: Where She Went One More Day
Aiming to inspire and empower, Beating the Odds highlights real-life success stories of technical women who made it. This book explores critical turning points that make or break careers and provides tools for putting insight into action — both for women and organizations supporting them.
Penelope has been in the shelter for over one hundred days now. She keeps getting looked over because of her skin condition. However, her special day comes when she becomes a foster failure.
Penny is excited about going to the zoo. She meets several new animals she has never met before. As she meets each one, she notices they are all very different. They all point out her difference too, which she is embarrassed about. She soon learns why her difference is important.
Miss P is very excited about going to church. Her sister, Bella, decides to go with her. They meet up with several friends on the way and invite them all. They each ask if it is okay because they all look very different from them. “Of course,” they say. When they arrive at the church, they are devastated. Learn what lesson she teaches her friends.
Optical Materials presents, in a unified form, the underlying physical and structural processes that determine the optical behavior of materials. It does this by combining elements from physics, optics, and materials science in a seamless manner, and introducing quantum mechanics when needed. The book groups the characteristics of optical materials into classes with similar behavior. In treating each type of material, the text pays particular attention to atomic composition and chemical makeup, electronic states and band structure, and physical microstructure so that the reader will gain insight into the kinds of materials engineering and processing conditions that are required to produce a material exhibiting a desired optical property. The physical principles are presented on many levels, including a physical explanation, followed by formal mathematical support and examples and methods of measurement. The reader may overlook the equations with no loss of comprehension, or may use the text to find appropriate equations for calculations of optical properties. Presents the optical properties of metals, insulators, semiconductors, laser materials, and non-linear materials Physical processes are discussed and quantified using precise mathematical treatment, followed by examples and a discussion of measurement methods Authors combine many years of expertise in condensed matter physics, classical and quantum optics, and materials science The text is written on many levels and will benefit the novice as well as the expert Explains the concept of color in materials Explains the non-linear optical behavior of materials in a unified form Appendices present rigorous derivations
Well, you know how most people want to feel better or be better in Life. I want you to "Feel Better and Be Better" in Life. This book gives you what you should use in Life: Comfort with Lovingness Education with Awareness Support with Spirituality Inspiration with Creativity This book deals with the different aspects of our Life including People, Relationships, Occupations, Nature, Emotions, and Actions. This is a Self-help book for Life Lessons and Personal Development, portrayed via my Explanations, Quotations, Poems, and Images, that are created by me the author, Akelvon (authentic, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, loving, versatile, open-minded, networkable) Kelly-Simmons. My two (2) passionate purposes for my book are to: Improve Mentalities of Youths via my Book's Contents, because there is a significant gap between being a Youth and becoming a functional Adult in Life, and youths are our future leaders. Improve Charity work for Elderly persons via my Book Sales, because after retirement there are significant unexpected Life challenges. I have various skills, abilities, knowledge, and experiences from dealing with Philosophy, Military, Karate, Leadership, Engineering, Administration, and professional and personal development, with different organizations. I created my own poem type called Akelvon Chain. Fourteen (14) poem types are used. Some of the poem types are strictly followed, some are not, and some are combinations. Some of the poem types used are Free Verse, Quatrain, Rubaiyat, Palindrome, and Shape.
A beautifully paced novel that will keep you guessing right until the end' Pam Lewis When Ann's granddaughter Ellie, asks for her help on a school project on family history, Ann thinks this will be the perfect opportunity to spend time with her. But as they work together uncovering the past, questions about Ann's early life begin to emerge. What did happen to Ann's first child? Was her life with Theo quite as idyllic as it seemed from the outside? And what happened to cause her mother and father's acrimonious split, can she really trust her mother's version of events? And as secrets from the past seem in danger of being exposed, new secrets emerge about Ann's son and daughter-in-law, secrets which threaten to tear the whole family apart. As events unfold in the present day and we learn what happened during a summer thirty years ago, Simmons depicts the unravelling of a family in this gripping psychological thriller. Praise for Kelly Simmons' writing... 'Twisty, psychologically deft and wildly original, it'll have you guessing until the very end. Utterly mesmerizing.' Megan Abbott, author of The Fever and Dare Me 'A smart, simmering page turner' New York Journal of Books 'Gorgeously written and fully immersive.' Kate Moretti, author of The Vanishing Year and Blackbird Season 'Electrifying . . . The perfect read for a stormy night, Simmons's suspenseful tale contains nary a wasted word' Publishers Weekly
The road to love is never easy... A secret she wanted to bury... Wynter Simmons was haunted by flashbacks. A year since the incident and she’s still not herself. Just as afraid and ashamed as if it all happened yesterday. When her best friend drags her to a concert, she’s in for another rude awakening. This could either be the best thing to happen or the moment that breaks her for good. Then she met him. A dream he never saw coming... Rafael Tapiro was always drifting. Told for most of his life that he wasn’t good enough, he almost believed it. Now, as the new bassist for the up-and-coming band, Country Blue, things are finally looking up. Too bad he doesn’t have anyone to share it with. But a gig at a crowded club changes everything. It only takes one look, and he’s a goner. The music led him to her. Can they find exactly what they need in each other? Because love comes when you least expect it and when you don’t think you deserve it... Touch Me Softly is the first book in the Reawakening Series. This is a full-length contemporary new adult romance novel with all the angst. Get ready to follow this group of friends as they tackle tough issues and love, all at the same time.
The inside scoop...for when you want more than the official line! Microsoft Office Excel 2007 may be just what you need to crunch numbers, but to use it with confidence, you'll need to know its quirks and shortcuts. Find out what the manual doesn't always tell you in this insider's guide to using Excel in the real world. What are the secrets of pro users? Are there shortcuts for repetitive tasks? From writing formulas to using charts, first get the official way, then the best way from two experts. Unbiased coverage of how to get the most out of Excel 2007, from creating workbooks and writing formulas to comparing data Savvy, real-world advice to help you set up, enter, format, and organize your data Time-saving techniques and practical guidance on creating custom macros with VBA and using PivotTables and PivotCharts Tips and hacks with practical ways to save time, avoid pitfalls, and increase your output Sidebars, tables, and illustrations featuring toolbar buttons and more ways to be productive in Excel Watch for these graphic icons in every chapter to guide you to specific practicalinformation. Bright Ideas are smart innovations that will save you time or hassle. Hacks are insider tips and shortcuts that increase productivity. When you see Watch Out! heed the cautions or warnings to help you avoid commonpitfalls. And finally, check out Inside Scoops for practical insights from the author. It's like having your own expert at your side!
Roads have been around for centuries, allowing mankind a convenient path to arrive at their destination-be it a lengthy vacation getaway with family or merely to their own inviting home after an exhausting day at work. These roadway treks can bring with them a lifetime of memories. But not all memories are good. And some things are best left forgotten. Join our storytellers as they share the morbid, woeful, and disturbing outcomes of an otherwise normal commute, as we watch each of these unfortunate souls fall victim to their own little bumps in the road. A unique horror anthology.
A psychologically charged novel about the power and failure of family. Interweaving diaries penned forty years apart blend the fierce voice of a woman struggling to bond with her only grandchild, while railing against the ravages of early dementia.
In day-to-day practice, behavior analysts face many complex challenges that require both an accurate interpretation of ethical guidelines and a fair amount of independent judgment. Back to Basics: Ethics for Behavior Analysts guides readers on how to prevent conflicts and develop comfort where there is discomfort, while it also effectively and ethically disseminates information about the science of behavior analysis. The book includes both student and instructor resources, along with supplemental readings, podcast episodes, scenarios, essay prompts, and instructor quiz questions, making it a valuable resource for early career and seasoned analysts alike. Informed by the authors’ decades of practice, this book provides a guide on how to successfully navigate ethical dilemmas using real-life scenarios. Features a number of ethical scenarios faced by practicing behavioral analysts Contains step-by-step guides to resolving conflicts Highlights relevant ethical code elements Includes additional materials for instructors and students
Gale Researcher Guide for: Rethinking Naturalism through the Writings of Zitkala-a (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin) is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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