Storm Of The Seven Sins

Author : Emily Colin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1961469073

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Storm of the Seven Sins by Emily Colin Pdf

In a world poisoned by revenge, love is the only salvation. Now bonded as skúma and familiar, Eva and Ari can read each other's minds-and hearts. They're an unbeatable warrior pair, and now that they've confessed their love for each other, their path forward should be clear...together. But the Executor's disappearance has driven a wedge between them. Eva's more determined than ever to march against the Commonwealths and put an end to the man she despises. And much as he would like to see the Executor dead, uniting the Houses comes at a price that Ari's not willing to pay. When a strike against the Brotherhood stronghold sends the resistance into chaos, Ari and Eva find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly conflict. As Eva's newfound powers spiral out of control, and Ari faces unexpected revelations, the rift between them widens. In a world beset by shifting loyalties and awakening magic, the two must face the possibility of a future apart if they want to survive and bring the Commonwealths down. Author's Note With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this second book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. Praise for the Seven Sins Series WINNER, Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series, Young Adult Fiction WINNER, North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction WINNER, Silver IPPY Award, Young Adult Fiction FINALIST, Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction SHORTLISTED, Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy

Author : Emily Colin
Publisher : Black Orchid Books
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781961469068

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Storm of the Seven Sins by Emily Colin Pdf

In a world poisoned by revenge, love is the only salvation. Now bonded as skúma and familiar, Eva and Ari can read each other’s minds—and hearts. They’re an unbeatable warrior pair, and now that they’ve confessed their love for each other, their path forward should be clear…together. But the Executor’s disappearance has driven a wedge between them. Eva’s more determined than ever to march against the Commonwealths and put an end to the man she despises. And much as he would like to see the Executor dead, uniting the Houses comes at a price that Ari’s not willing to pay. When a strike against the Brotherhood stronghold sends the resistance into chaos, Ari and Eva find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly conflict. As Eva’s newfound powers spiral out of control, and Ari faces unexpected revelations, the rift between them widens. In a world beset by shifting loyalties and awakening magic, the two must face the possibility of a future apart if they want to survive and bring the Commonwealths down. Author's Note If Fourth Wing and Divergent had a love child, it would be this series. Can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides? Then this is the series for you.

Author : Emily Colin
Publisher : Black Orchid Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781961469037

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Siege of the Seven Sins by Emily Colin Pdf

In a world on the brink of war, love is the deadliest battle. Rogue assassins Eva Marteinn and Ari Westergaard have escaped the restrictive world of the Commonwealth, but the battle is far from over. Eva is the formidable weapon the Commonwealth wants, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Plus Eva is keeping a devastating secret from Ari: the victory against the Commonwealth the two have been fighting for is doomed to break their hearts. For years, Ari has seen Eva as his temptation and his secret, his virtue and his sin. Now that they’re finally free, he wants what he’s been craving—to start a new life with her. Only one thing stands in his way: her ability to control the new powers that have grown even stronger as she nears the rebel stronghold. When Ari and Eva join the rebellion, Ari must find a place in a new society that sees him as nothing more than a Commonwealth murderer. Meanwhile Eva faces an impossible decision. She can be the face of a revolution and cast aside the boy she loves, or she can abandon everything she’s fought for to stand by his side. Can Eva find a way to fight for freedom without sacrificing her heart? Author's Note If you can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the book for you. WINNER of the 2022 Silver IPPY Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this second book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. “This is easily one of the best books I've ever read. Siege of the Seven Sins has it all—heart-stopping action, breathtaking characters, high stakes, and a thrilling story, all wrapped up in beautiful prose.”— Madeline Dyer, SIBA-award-winning author of the Untamed series “Thrilling, heart-wrenching, and blood-pumping.”— Karissa Laurel, author of the Stormbourne Chronicles “A series everyone should know about.”—M. Lynn, USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of the Fae series

Author : Barry Worsley
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781291863574

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Seven Sins by Barry Worsley Pdf

Author : Emily Colin
Publisher : Black Orchid Books
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781961469044

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Sacrifice of the Seven Sins by Emily Colin Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sword of the Seven Sins comes a novella about the power of forbidden love and the price of justice. In a society where kindness is punishable by death, can a boy find a way to be a hero? Experience the dramatic opening scene of Sword of the Seven Sins from Ari's point of view. When Ari Westergaard first sees Eva Marteinn, she's forced to sentence a man to death. As the blood pools at her feet, he can sense she is the bravest person he has ever seen. Although he is drawn to her, he must keep his feelings a secret, for in the Commonwealth, any kind of love, even friendship, is a killing offense. Meanwhile, Ari's childhood friend Gentian can't help protecting the weak and feeding the hungry, even when doing so violates the laws of the Commonwealth. When Ari takes the fall for one of Gentian's crimes, he commits a double offense—lying, but also friendship itself. Ari learns fast that growing up in the Commonwealth requires hiding your feelings and doing what you're told. The punishment he receives to protect Gentian and the power he sees in Eva's gaze only clarifies his path. He's meant to be a warrior. A bellator. Author's Note This is a romantic dystopian novella set in the world of the award-winning Seven Sins series. If you can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, forbidden love between a mentor and apprentice who can’t keep their hands off each other, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the series for you! In Sacrifice of the Seven Sins, you'll see the moment that started it all...through Ari's eyes. With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. Praise for the Seven Sins Series WINNER of the 2021 North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction SHORTLISTED for the The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series “I couldn’t stop reading. This is the best book I’ve read in a long time.” —Michelle MacQueen, author of We Thought We Were Invincible, for YA Books Central “Powerful, hopeful, sexy, and unsettling.” —Heidi Ayarbe, award-winning author of Freeze Frame “Sizzling hot and exploding with tension.”—Lisa Amowitz, award-winning author of Breaking Glass

Author : Steve Wilson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781291718645

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Son of the Storm - The Timestorm Trilogy Book 2 by Steve Wilson Pdf

When he is transported into a different land, Garvek finds he has been chosen to continue the fight to rid the world of the evil of Viegic. With the help of a local girl called Acquilion, he attempts to complete his quest before it is too late - but, should he succeed, Acquilion has sworn to kill him.

Author : Mark A. Runco
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780081026182

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Creativity by Mark A. Runco Pdf

Creativity: Research, Development, and Practice, Third Edition, summarizes the research on the development, expression, and enhancement of creativity. It draws from the full range of disciplines studying creativity, including psychology, business, education, economics, philosophy, neuroscience, and more. This volume includes exploration of research on the nature/nurture debate, what influences creativity, how creativity is related to personality, how social context may affect creativity, mental health, and its relation to creativity, gender differences, and how creativity is related to and differs from, invention, innovation, imagination, and adaptability. The third edition has been thoroughly updated, with a new chapter on psychometrics and substantial updates on the biology and neuroscience of creativity, politics, and creative cognition. It includes quotations, graphics, boxed controversial issues, and biographical examples from unambiguously creative individuals. Summarizes research from the full range of perspectives on creativity Includes a new chapter on the psychometrics of creativity Distinguishes controlled cognition from associative and intuitive cognition Features substantial updates on the biology and neuroscience of creativity Explores creativity research relating to media, business and leadership Addresses the big issues, including cultural differences, traditional intelligence, computer and animal creativity, and more

Author : Jon Land
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429925396

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The Seven Sins by Jon Land Pdf

To Dream...To Dare..To Win... The ancient motto, inscribed in Latin on a mysterious golden medallion, recovered from the ruins of the Roman Empire, has guided Michael Tiranno to heights few men have achieved. Once an orphaned farm boy in his native Sicily, Michael made millions by mastering the intricate world of high finance, and is now the fabulously wealthy owner of Las Vegas' The Seven Sins, the grandest and most extravagant casino in the world. The lavish resort embodies the personal philosophy fueled by his lust for power: the greater the risk, the greater the reward. But he also has secrets, secrets that he and Naomi Burns, his driven corporate attorney and confidante, have gone to great lengths to bury. When an enemy from the past threatens to undermine everything he has built, his dark history must now be uncovered. Together, they must tear open painful scars in Michael's heart and soul to discover the true identity of their unknown foe—before all of Las Vegas pays the price for Michael Tiranno's realized dreams. The Seven Sins is a globe-spanning saga of one man's spectacular rise from rags to riches, the sins that brought him there, and the insidious vendetta that may cost him everything. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Carola Salvi,Jennifer Wiley,Steven M. Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781009244282

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The Emergence of Insight by Carola Salvi,Jennifer Wiley,Steven M. Smith Pdf

We are all familiar with the feeling of being stuck when a problem we are faced with seems intractable and we are unable to find a solution. But sometimes, a new way of seeing the problem pops into the mind from out of the blue. The missing piece of the puzzle is found, the gap is filled, and the solution is now obvious. This is the insight experience - the Aha! Moment - which has been a source of fascination to those who study problem solving for centuries. Written by leading researchers from around the world, this volume explores cutting-edge perspectives on insight, the processes that underlie it, and the conditions that promote it. Chapters draw on key themes: from attention, to memory and learning, to evolutionary perspectives. Students and researchers in applied, cognitive, and educational psychology, as well as those studying creativity, insight, and cognitive neuroscience, will benefit from these perspectives.

Author : Marcia Christian Bell
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781512792577

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The Perfection Storm by Marcia Christian Bell Pdf

At some point, youre going to find yourself right in the middle of a storm and strong winds. Youre going to feel like youve been tossed across the room like a rag doll and youre about to lose it. In this book, Marcia, your ships captain, will guide you through a series of seven steps to help you establish a mind-set that will enhance your spiritual growth as you go through lifes storms. Her life experiences will aid in counseling you to make sure your anchor holds, and grips a solid rock. No matter how hard your storm is or will be, Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) says, You will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water. The winds can come to bend and sway you, but they will not break you. So as you read The Perfection Storm, keep in mind that if you, a friend, or a loved one is going through a storm, dont worry about getting a little wet. Simply dance in the rain.

Author : Erin Quinn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476727509

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The Seven Sins of Ruby Love by Erin Quinn Pdf

The third in the “fascinating...powerful...beautifully wrought” (RT Book Reviews) Beyond series takes you to a paranormal world of demons, angels, and Fates worse than death... Ruby thought she was the ordinary sister in the Love clan—that is, until her dead brother searches her out and begs for her help. Along with him come others—not just other dead, but demons, too—and they are terrifying enough to alarm even someone with Ruby’s eerie family history. She turns to John Cassian, a successful-but-sketchy businessman who seems to know more about demons than is good for either of them. He agrees to help her save her brother’s soul, but Ruby knows he has motives of his own. He is too compelling, too sensual to resist, but even as he seduces Ruby’s body, she fears the consequences of trusting him. John is seeking revenge, but who or what has he targeted? And how can she love a man who frightens even the stuff of nightmares?

Author : A. J. Llewellyn,D J Manly,Serena Yates
Publisher : Total-E-Bound Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0857157752

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Sins of Autumn by A. J. Llewellyn,D J Manly,Serena Yates Pdf

Sins of Autumn Book two in The Seven Deadly Sins Series The seven deadly sins: lust, wrath, greed, gluttony, envy, pride and sloth. The Sins of Autumn weaves a general thread of revelation loosely tying these tales together. Wrath, gluttony and pride are explored in these hot m/m tales involving action, burning hot sex and out-of-this-world adventures that will leave you hoping for cooler weather-soon! 'Hail Storm' by D.J.Manly D.J. Manly tackles the sin of wrath in 'Hail Storm'. Chance and his buddies adore the band Hail Storm so much they form a tribute band in their honour-never knowing that Chance has a bigger connection to the lead singer of the group than he is aware of. At a fan reunion for the band, Chance finally meets the members of Hail Storm, and a secret related to Chance's health years before is revealed. Whisked into the world of rock 'n roll, Chance will become torn between Hail, the brother he never knew, and the enigmatic Storm, to whom he is gradually losing his heart. Can he risk his brother's wrath and confess the torrid affair he is having with the man Hail loves, or will Chance abandon Storm in order to keep his brother's love? 'Full' by A.J.Llewellyn A.J. Llewellyn explores the sin of gluttony in 'Full'. Barney Calloway is a super-successful voice over actor in Hollywood. He is, however, extremely overweight. He has struggled with his weight his whole life. Things come to a head when he demolishes half his sister's birthday cake before she can even set eyes on it. Leaving her house after her party is over, he finds a business card tucked under his windshield wiper saying one word. Full. On the reverse side of the card is a toll-free number, which, out of curiosity he calls. A woman's voice tells him his order has been processed. Order? What order? He goes home and falls asleep, waking in the morning to find he's lost a hundred and three pounds. He's gone from being a lard ass to a hot ass and nothing will be the same again...unbelievably, the changes aren't necessarily for the better. His family members all react weirdly and an old love, Diego, really struggles with the new Barney. Will Barney ever have the life and the love he craves? And will he ever really feel...full? 'Autumn Quest' by Serena Yates In 'Autumn Quest', Serena Yates tackles the sin of pride. The parchment thief has been stealing books and scrolls all over Naiman, but when he manages to enter the Royal Library, the Khan's patience runs out. He decides it is time for a change of tactics and puts his youngest son, Bayar, in charge of solving the mystery of the thief's identity. Bayar is as surprised about this as about the fact he is going to have a guardian-the ruggedly attractive Chinux. Chinux is a bounty hunter of some renown and very much his own man. He relishes the challenge of finding the parchment thief and bringing him to justice, even if he has to 'babysit' the youngest prince in the process. When Bayar and Chinux discover the thief's identity, they are shocked. Will the quest to find and bring him to justice tear them apart or bring them closer together?

Author : Nakaba Suzuki
Publisher : Kodansha Comics
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781612629322

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The Seven Deadly Sins by Nakaba Suzuki Pdf

Blast from the Past! Howzer whips up a huge storm in an attempt to defeat Diane, but even a human-sized giant can stand strong against the f iercest tempests. In the next match, Meliodas faces Cain, who conjures terrifying fire magic while also leveling fiery accusations at Meliodas about his rumored involvement in the destruction of Danafell. How will Meliodas respond? Can he take the punishment for his alleged sins?

Author : Daniel L. Schacter
Publisher : HMH
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2002-05-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780547347455

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The Seven Sins of Memory by Daniel L. Schacter Pdf

A New York Times Notable Book: A psychologist’s “gripping and thought-provoking” look at how and why our brains sometimes fail us (Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works). In this intriguing study, Harvard psychologist Daniel L. Schacter explores the memory miscues that occur in everyday life, placing them into seven categories: absent-mindedness, transience, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Illustrating these concepts with vivid examples—case studies, literary excerpts, experimental evidence, and accounts of highly visible news events such as the O. J. Simpson verdict, Bill Clinton’s grand jury testimony, and the search for the Oklahoma City bomber—he also delves into striking new scientific research, giving us a glimpse of the fascinating neurology of memory and offering “insight into common malfunctions of the mind” (USA Today). “Though memory failure can amount to little more than a mild annoyance, the consequences of misattribution in eyewitness testimony can be devastating, as can the consequences of suggestibility among pre-school children and among adults with ‘false memory syndrome’ . . . Drawing upon recent neuroimaging research that allows a glimpse of the brain as it learns and remembers, Schacter guides his readers on a fascinating journey of the human mind.” —Library Journal “Clear, entertaining and provocative . . . Encourages a new appreciation of the complexity and fragility of memory.” —The Seattle Times “Should be required reading for police, lawyers, psychologists, and anyone else who wants to understand how memory can go terribly wrong.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A fascinating journey through paths of memory, its open avenues and blind alleys . . . Lucid, engaging, and enjoyable.” —Jerome Groopman, MD “Compelling in its science and its probing examination of everyday life, The Seven Sins of Memory is also a delightful book, lively and clear.” —Chicago Tribune Winner of the William James Book Award

Author : Linden J. Ball,Frédéric Vallée-Tourangeau
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000917284

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The Routledge International Handbook of Creative Cognition by Linden J. Ball,Frédéric Vallée-Tourangeau Pdf

The Routledge International Handbook of Creative Cognition is an authoritative reference work that offers a well-balanced overview of current scholarship across the full breadth of the rapidly expanding field of creative cognition. It contains 43 chapters written by world-leading researchers, covering foundational issues and concepts as well as state-of-the-art research developments. The handbook draws extensively on contemporary work exploring the cognitive representations and processes associated with creativity, whether studied in the laboratory or as it arises in real-world practice in domains such as education, art, science, entrepreneurship, design, and technological innovation. Chapters also examine the sociocognitive and cultural aspects of creativity in teams and organisations, while additionally capturing the latest research on the cognitive neuroscience of creativity. Providing a compelling synopsis of emerging trends and debates in the field of creative cognition and positioning these in relation to established findings and theories, this text provides a clear sense of the way in which new research is challenging traditional viewpoints. It is an essential reading for researchers in the field of creative cognition as well as advanced students wishing to learn more about the latest developments in this important and rapidly growing area of enquiry.