Perfect Secret

Author : Rob Buyea
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524764623

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The Perfect Secret by Rob Buyea Pdf

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt comes the sequel to The Perfect Score, about a lovable group of students at Lake View Middle School and the rewards and challenges of seventh grade. These students are in for a year of secrets, discoveries, and kid power! GAVIN finally joins the football team—a dream come true!—but Coach Holmes refuses to play him for reasons that also threaten to tear Gavin's family apart. When RANDI attends an elite gymnastics camp, she uncovers a startling family connection. SCOTT starts researching an article for the school newspaper and stumbles right into a hornet's nest of lies. With his loser older brother, Brian, out of the house, TREVOR's life is loads better—until he realizes that only he can save Brian from getting into deep trouble. NATALIE's top goals: (1) find out why Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Magenta no longer speak to each other—a mission shared by all the kids—and (2) teach a certain someone an important life skill without anyone knowing. It's tough keeping secrets. And tougher still to deal with the fallout when secrets spill out.

Author : Rob Buyea
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101938287

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The Perfect Score by Rob Buyea Pdf

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt and its sequels comes The Perfect Score, a new middle-grade school story with a very special cast of unforgettable characters who discover that getting the perfect score—both on the test and in life—is perhaps not so perfect after all. No one likes or wants to take the statewide assessment tests. Not the students in Mrs. Woods’s sixth-grade class. Not even Mrs. Woods. It’s not as if the kids don’t already have things to worry about. . . . Under pressure to be the top gymnast her mother expects her to be, RANDI starts to wonder what her destiny truly holds. Football-crazy GAVIN has always struggled with reading and feels as dumb as his high school–dropout father. TREVOR acts tough and mean, but as much as he hates school, he hates being home even more. SCOTT’s got a big brain and an even bigger heart, especially when it comes to his grandfather, but his good intentions always backfire in spectacular ways. NATALIE, know-it-all and aspiring lawyer, loves to follow the rules—only this year, she’s about to break them all. The whole school is in a frenzy with test time approaching—kids, teachers, the administration. Everyone is anxious. When one of the kids has a big idea for acing the tests, they’re all in. But things get ugly before they get better, and in the end, the real meaning of the perfect score surprises them all.

Author : T J Brearton
Publisher : Joffe Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1804050296

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HER PERFECT SECRET a Totally Gripping Psychological Thriller by T J Brearton Pdf

A GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GONE. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Immediately grabbed my interest and kept me turning the pages late into the night. This fast-paced thriller is full of twists and turns I didn't see coming." Sheila N. THE PERFECT FIANCÉ OR A MURDERER'S SON? It's him. Tom. I helped put his mom in prison for life. She killed his father. I recognize the sharp nose and flare to the nostrils. His thick eyebrows and defined cheekbones. But mostly it's the eyes. Sea green. THE CONCERNED MOTHER. But my daughter, Joni, keeps calling him Michael. And they're here at the lake house telling us they're getting married. SHE LOVES HIM. BUT I KNOW HE'S LYING. It must be him. But what do I say? Suddenly I'm thrust back fifteen years, looking through photos of a violent and bloody murder scene. I can't be 100% sure. We haven't been the perfect family. But we got through it together. I will do anything to protect us, to protect the life we've fought for. WHO DO YOU BELIEVE? A gripping psychological thriller ready to be devoured by fans of K.L. Slater, Patricia MacDonald, Teresa Driscoll, Lisa Jewell, Natalie Barelli, Shalini Boland, Alex Michaelides and Susanna Beard. READERS LOVE HER PERFECT SECRET: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brearton kept me guessing until the end. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to a friend. Great for those who like fast-paced mystery thrillers." S.N. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved this one . . . The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five." Morgan S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A captivating psychological thriller . . . It kept me guessing with a totally surprising ending. Well worth the read." Carole S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There are so many layers to this story . . . loved it." Aileen G. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A very good read . . . This book kept me guessing until the end." Barbara ALSO BY T.J. BREARTON THE NORTH COUNTRY SERIES Book 1: DARK WEB Book 2: DARK KILLS Book 3: GONE THE TITAN SERIES Book 1: HABIT Book 2: SURVIVORS Book 3: DAYBREAK Book 4: BLACK SOUL SPECIAL AGENT TOM LANGE Book 1: DEAD GONE Book 2: TRUTH OR DEAD Book 3: DEAD OR ALIVE STANDALONE NOVELS HER PERFECT SECRET HIGH WATER THE HUSBANDS WHEN HE VANISHED

Author : Kimberly Van Meter
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459223400

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A Daughter's Perfect Secret by Kimberly Van Meter Pdf

There's something rotten in Wyoming. With its beautiful, blissful residents and close-knit community, Cold Plains seems the ideal place to settle down. But Dr. Rafe Black senses the crack in its veneer the moment he arrives. On a desperate mission, he can't allow anything to stand in his way. Including the captivating woman who could be harboring the town's most horrific secret… Reeling from the revelation that she isn't who she thought she was, Darcy Craven isn't leaving until she uncovers the truth about her past. She knows she shouldn't trust the handsome healer with the sad smile. But every step brings Rafe and Darcy closer together—and closer to a truth that could cost them their lives.

Author : Blake Pierce
Publisher : Blake Pierce
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781094371597

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The Perfect Secret (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Eleven) by Blake Pierce Pdf

“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) THE PERFECT SECRET is book #11 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with The Perfect Wife, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 500 five-star reviews. A wealthy mogul throws an exclusive party in his sprawling and secretive Beverly Hills mansion, only to have the night end with one of his high-society guests murdered—forcing Jessie to enter the sleazy world of the elite. As Jessie begins to unearth the secrets they hide behind their perfect facades, she wonders: was the murder related to an affair? Or was there a much more nefarious motive at stake? A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE PERFECT SECRET is book #11 in a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Books #12-#24 are also available!

Author : Rob Buyea
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781524764661

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The Perfect Star by Rob Buyea Pdf

Return to Lake View Middle School in the third book of the PERFECT SCORE series from the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt. Eighth grade promises to be an unforgettable year of tears, laughter, surprises, and star power. GAVIN's days of football glory have arrived, but an accident on the home front upends his family. Ever enterprising, NATALIE anchors a morning news broadcast at school--where she's unafraid to tackle big issues. Being on the outs with his best friend sucks, but the more TREVOR tries to patch things up, the worse things get. Sidelined with a gymnastics injury, RANDI develops a bad attitude and worries that her mom's new boyfriend means changes she won't like. SCOTT discovers hidden talents . . . and becomes a secret weapon on and off the football field. It's the final year of middle school--a time to play hard, smart, and together!

Author : Kong-sprul Blo-gros-mthaʼ-yas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Rdzogs-chen
ISBN : 0988864568

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The Heart Essence of Chetsun by Kong-sprul Blo-gros-mthaʼ-yas Pdf

Author : Molly McLain
Publisher : Mason Creek
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1736647849

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Perfect Secret by Molly McLain Pdf

A fake relationship with a sexy cowboy in a small-town is never a good idea... -Alana- After high school, my plan was to leave the small town of Mason Creek and never look back. I thought I'd work my way through college while my long-time, bull rider boyfriend chased his rodeo dreams and took me along for the ride. My own dreams of becoming his publicist and living the high life together on the PBR circuit were crushed when it became clear that my eight seconds was up. The buckle bunnies were suddenly more appealing than the girl with her nose buried in the books. I've sworn off men, especially cowboys and bull riders. That is, until I walk in on one in my shower, naked, wet, and built like he could break my heart... and my bed. -Holden- The rodeo has been my whole world, and all it took was one false accusation to bring it crumbling down. I cleared my name, but the organization I've given my life and my body to for the past seven years doesn't give a damn. They don't want the drama and right now they don't want me. That's how I ended up in Mason Creek, hiding from the cameras while the dust settles and I can reclaim my reputation and my rank in the PBR. The last thing I need is to get messed up with a local girl, especially one who hates cowboys--bull riders in particular. Our relationship may be just for show, but I see the opportunity for what it is...The chance to keep my secret a little longer and prove to Alana that maybe her problem with bull riders is simple... She hasn't ridden the right one yet.

Author : James T. Mangan
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Secret of Perfect Living by James T. Mangan Pdf

“More than forty-five years of intensive study and thousands of experiments with people from all walks of life have gone into the creation of what I call Perfect Living. And what is Perfect Living? It’s a state of absolute self-togetherness, a union of the conscious and subconscious selves for the ultimate good and benefit of your whole person. In this book, Mangan proposes a breakthrough in mind science and puts this secret into your hands. Perfect Living means ‘Self-Togetherness’—a perfect union of the two opposed forces.” The book explores practical methods for uniting the conscious mind and the subconscious, using techniques such as switchwords. These switchwords allow the conscious person to gain the cooperation of their subconscious self, creating inner harmony and bringing immediate results. For instance, you’ll discover how to overcome fears, relax, maintain youthfulness, achieve prosperity, and even release hidden abilities. The benefits of Perfect Living are endless, and this book explains them all.

Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780735210646

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When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Pdf

The instant New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller Instant Washington Post Bestseller "Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." --The Wall Street Journal Daniel H. Pink, the #1 bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home. Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science. Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for you as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married? In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives.

Author : Arnold Beckmann,Laurent Bienvenu,Nataša Jonoska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319401898

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Pursuit of the Universal by Arnold Beckmann,Laurent Bienvenu,Nataša Jonoska Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th Conference on Computability in Europe, CiE 2016, held in Paris, France, in June/July 2016. The 18 revised full papers and 19 invited papers and invited extended abstracts were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The conference CiE 2016 has six special sessions – two sessions, cryptography and information theory and symbolic dynamics, are organized for the first time in the conference series. In addition to this new developments in areas frequently covered in the CiE conference series were addressed in the following sessions: computable and constructive analysis; computation in biological systems; history and philosophy of computing; weak arithmetic.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780731815296

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The Secret by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Author : Robert H. Deng,Feng Bao,Jianying Zhou
Publisher : Springer
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540361596

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Information and Communications Security by Robert H. Deng,Feng Bao,Jianying Zhou Pdf

This volume contains the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on - formation and Communications Security (ICICS2002). The three previous c- ferenceswereheldinBeijing(ICICS97),Sydney(ICICS99)andXian(ICICS01), where we had an enthusiastic and well-attended event. ICICS2002 is sponsored and organized by the Laboratories for Information Technology, Singapore, in co-operation with the Engineering Research Center for Information Security Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the International C- munications and Information Security Association (ICISA). During the past ?ve years the conference has placed equal emphasis on the theoretical and practical aspects of information and communications security and has established itself as a forum at which academic and industrial people meet and discuss emerging security challenges and solutions. We hope to uphold this tradition by o?ering you yet another successful meeting with a rich and interesting program. The response to the Call For Papers was overwhelming, 161 paper submissions were received. Therefore, the paper selection process was very competitive and di?cult–only41paperswereacceptedandmanygoodpapershadtoberejected. The success of the conference depends on the quality of the program. We are indebted to our program committee members and the external referees for the wonderful job they did.

Author : Alfred Menezes,Palash Sarkar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540362319

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Progress in Cryptology - INDOCRYPT 2002 by Alfred Menezes,Palash Sarkar Pdf

The third successful completion of the INDOCRYPT conference series marks the acceptance of the series by the international research community as a forum for presenting high-quality research.It also marks the coming of age of cryptology research in India. The authors for the submitted papers were spread across 21 countries and 4 continents, which goes a long way to demonstrate the international interest and visibility of INDOCRYPT.In the previous two conferences, the submissions from India originated from only two institutes; this increased to six for the 2002 conference.Thus INDOCRYPT is well set on the path to achieving two main ob jectives – to provide an international platform for presenting high-quality research and to stimulate cryptology research in India. The opportunity to serve as a program co-chair for the third INDOCRYPT carries a special satisfaction for the second editor.Way back in 1998, the sci- ti?c analysis group of DRDO organized a National Seminar on Cryptology and abbreviated it as NSCR.On attending the seminar, the second editor suggested that the conference name be changed to INDOCRYPT.It is nice to see that this suggestion was taken up, giving us the annual INDOCRYPT conference - ries.Of course, the form, character, and execution of the conference series was the combined e?ort of the entire Indian cryptographic community under the dynamic leadership of Bimal Roy.

Author : Juan A. Garay,Rosario Gennaro
Publisher : Springer
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783662443811

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Advances in Cryptology -- CRYPTO 2014 by Juan A. Garay,Rosario Gennaro Pdf

The two volume-set, LNCS 8616 and LNCS 8617, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 34th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 2014, held in Santa Barbara, CA, USA, in August 2014. The 60 revised full papers presented in LNCS 8616 and LNCS 8617 were carefully reviewed and selected from 227 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on symmetric encryption and PRFs; formal methods; hash functions; groups and maps; lattices; asymmetric encryption and signatures; side channels and leakage resilience; obfuscation; FHE; quantum cryptography; foundations of hardness; number-theoretic hardness; information-theoretic security; key exchange and secure communication; zero knowledge; composable security; secure computation - foundations; secure computation - implementations.