An orphan unwanted by her father, left by her mother, and was an only child. Bravery and strength is all she knows. She strips herself from emotion, time and time again, so nobody can hurt her. But the angels know that she is only dooming her destiny into place. A war is raging, invisible to the citizens of Acym. They cannot see the war--that will be up for Zenaida to decide. She alone will choose whether humanity deserves to live or perish beneath her hidden fire. But the veil is lifting, and time is running out. Her powers are growing stronger. She must choose which side of herself to be.

At thirty-seven, the worst possible thing happened. Now, at forty-two, Riley has nearly given up. Five years ago, my world was turned upside down when my husband and sons disappeared without a trace. I mourned, I searched, and when I got no answers, I began to prepare. Nobody will catch me vulnerable again. I was wrong to think my life couldn’t get any crazier. Now there are two vampires at my door telling me my missing family wasn’t human...and neither am I. I have a chance to regain everything I’ve lost. But first, I have to find the truth about my heritage, all while fighting the overwhelming attraction I have for my missing husband’s best friends. No matter what, my mourning is done. My life is in my control again. And I will burn the world to the ground to get my family back.

Their Blood Runs Cold is entertaining, informative reading that not only enhances our understanding of a unique group of animals, but also provides genuine insight into the mind and character of a research scientist. Whit Gibbons possesses the rare talent of conveying the challenge and excitement of scientific inquiry. A research ecologist who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians, he gives accounts of work in the field that are as readable as good short stories. From the dangers of being chased by an angry rattlesnake to the exhilaration of discovering a previously undescribed species, Gibbons brings to life the everyday experiences of the herpetologist as he chases down lizards, turtles, snakes, alligators, salamanders, and frogs in their natural habitats. With essays like “Turtles May Be Slow but They’re 200 Million Years Ahead of Us” and “How to Catch an Alligator in One Uneasy Lesson,” Their Blood Runs Cold both entertains and informs. The thirtieth anniversary edition of Their Blood Runs Cold features a new prologue and epilogue, additions that address changes in the taxonomy and study of reptiles and amphibians that have occurred since the publication of the original edition and offer suggestions for further reading that highlight the explosion of interest in the topic.

Ewuare Osayande's poetry offers an unflinching critique of racism, sexism, hypocrisy and patriarchy. Shaking his brothers and sisters out of a historical amnesia, his mission is to remind them all that one can be either another's keeper or their similarly hued oppressor. Embarking on a journey that crosses continents, time and race, Osayande provides a stinging assessment of the ravages of global capitalism. His language is raw and hip, his voice sweet and defiant: a Langston Hughes for the 21st century.

The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 Scotland casts its great shadow over the land, irrevocably changing the course of Lady Leigha Clairemont’s young life when her home is attacked and her father, a known Jacobite, is killed by invading English soldiers. Taken captive by the commander, Captain Simon Montieth, she escapes and leaves the man for dead, a man who will not stay down. Thus begins her journey that takes her from war torn Scotland into the Mediterranean and then on to the slave markets of Constantinople. Her heart is tossed and torn between the love and desires of three men. Despite the adversities and heartbreaks, she overcomes the winds of fate and the wills of men, maturing from her innocent youth into a courageous, beautiful woman who stands free and strong at last.