After joining the virtual world Second Life, crime-scene photographer Michael Kapinski discovers that victims he has photographed have had their virtual avatars clinically executed. When Michael starts investigating, both his real and his virtual lives are in danger.

Deborah Heneghan was fifteen when her seventeen-year-old sister died of cancer. A few weeks later, she woke in the middle of the night to a faint whisper summoning her. That was the beginning of Heneghan’s communication with her dead sister, one that continues to this day. In Closer Than You Think, Heneghan shows how she began to recognize the signs and messages from her sister. She shows readers how to get back in touch with deceased loved ones and find guidance and a helping hand from their big-picture perspective in the beyond. Filled with tips, tools, strategies, and stories to help the reader make contact, Closer Than You Think will give you hope, comfort and peace that your loved ones do ‘live on’ and are engaging you in a very real way. Readers learn how to connect and communicate with their deceased loved ones and remain close to them in a natural, healing way. Closer Than You Think shows how to: Recognize the signs, dreams, or other messages from your loved onesOpen the dialogue with your loved one for a lifetime of continued communicationTransform your anger and grief into hope and actionTune-in to healing guidance For anyone who has lost a loved one and is trying to develop a clearer connection with them, Closer Than You Think provides hope, comfort and peace that loved ones do live on and are engaging us in a very real way.

This book provides a unique chronicle and analysis of the work of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, an extraordinary Broadway songwriting team whose work is revered by musical theater aficionados. Anyone interested in Broadway musicals will enjoy this book, which covers other well-known figures who feature prominently in the Maltby/Shire story, including Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Francis Ford Coppola, Craig Lucas, Mike Ockrent, Susan Stroman, Garth Drabinsky, and Jonathan Tunick. The book includes enlightening, entertaining interviews with the subjects as well as illuminating analyses of some of Maltby and Shire's greatest songs.

The Bible paints a clear picture of a God who wants to be close to His people. When we make even the smallest attempt to know Him better, He embraces us with grace and abundance. In this book, author Karen Jensen Salisbury gently guides you toward an intimate walk with God. With heartfelt insights and practical tools, Karen leads you step-by-step toward a sweet, satisfying, and ever-growing relationship with Father God.

Strengthen your communication and build a brighter future together The differences between you and your partner can be the building blocks for growth in your relationship — you just need the right tools to guide you. This relationship communication workbook is filled with compassionate advice and exercises to help any couple interact productively, handle conflict, and deepen their connection. Understand the fundamentals— Grow closer with guidance for maintaining healthy communication and listening with an open mind. Practice your skills— Discover prompts and activities to help you and your partner increase self-awareness, become comfortable with vulnerability, and own your mistakes. Find inspiration from others— Learn from the stories of other couples who have improved their communication with these evidence-based techniques. For every couple —Find guidance and activities that are inclusive for couples of all backgrounds, lifestyles, and orientations. Create a deeper connection with your partner through this supportive couples therapy workbook .

‘Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless’ John Marrs He’s watching. She’s waiting.