Night Bites

New vampire Merit acts as a liaison between humans and vampires to keep unsavory aspects of the vampire lifestyle out of the media, but finds that not everyone wants peace between the two races.

Cindy thought she'd seen it all, but when a vampire shows up at her inn, she is lost to his undeniable sensuality.

A collection of vampire stories by women includes elements of African folklore, Eastern European vampire traditions, and a humorous story about a Jewish vampire

Immerse yourself in the tantalising world of 'Fastfood,' a revolutionary cookbook that redefines quick and easy cuisine. This isn't just another collection of recipes; it's a culinary journey through time and taste. Each chapter in 'Fastfood' is a masterclass in flavor and speed, from the sizzling allure of 'Grease and Grace: Balancing Indulgence and Health' to the innovative delights in 'Fast Food Fusions: Blending Cuisines Creatively.' Whether you're a busy professional craving a speedy yet gourmet meal, or a home chef seeking inspiration for family dinners, this book is your gateway to meals that are as quick to prepare as they are delightful to the palate. 'Fastfood' turns the mundane task of meal prep into an exciting culinary adventure, ensuring that fast food is no longer synonymous with compromise but with creativity and gusto. Dive into the vibrant pages of 'Fastfood' and discover a world where fast doesn't mean bland or unhealthy. Each recipe is a carefully crafted symphony of flavors, designed to bring restaurant-quality meals to your table in minutes. From the exotic spices in 'Chicken Chats: Exploring Poultry Pleasures' to the refreshing sips in 'The Beverage Breakdown: From Sodas to Shakes,' this book is packed with innovative dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. With its stunning photography, easy-to-follow instructions, and Guy Fieri's signature flair, 'Fastfood' is more than a cookbook—it's a lifestyle choice, enabling you to embrace the art of great food without the wait. Make 'Fastfood' your kitchen companion and transform the way you cook and enjoy food, one quick and delicious meal at a time."

It's time for some family fun with creative crafts and out-of-this-world meals, and you might even learn something, too! Take the whole gang on a trip through the imagination with food and activities for all ages, any old Friday night. This cookbook offers up 20 different dinners and over 100 recipes to make dinnertime fun again! Have a meal under the sea, in the park, on the moon, or back in time; there are jobs for kids and adults, and every meal includes appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and a fun dessert. Take your teddy bears on a picnic in the back yard, talk like pirates, or be pop stars with stylin' shades. Each menu is completely customizable; you can begin preparation the night before, or you can add in shortcuts that work for your family. Crafts, games, and sometimes, special dinner get-ups round out a night of giggling to kick off the weekend.

Collects seven stories based on horror themes, including tales about werewolves, vampires, ghost dogs, and other creatures of the night.

Have you ever accompanied an evening of game-playing with a bowl of salty chips or slabs of pizza? If so, you know that greasy fingers can be a distraction, with players interrupting the game to grab napkins or even lick their fingers—immediately before grabbing the communal spinner. Gourmet Game Night has the solution: instead of relying on conventional convenience snacks and standbys, you’ve got imaginative, homemade options; instead of greasy hands and game pieces, you’ve got mess-free, bite-sized snacks. Cookbook writer, magazine contributor, and culinary blogger Cynthia Nims offers inventive alternatives that make hands-clean dining easy, including: • Edible wrappers around savory centers (Shrimp Cakes in Shiso Leaves, page 66) • Bite-sized versions of unwieldy classics for easy grabbing between moves (Caesar Dip with Big Croutons and Romaine, page 18) • Edible bases to support tender ingredients (Tuna Tartare on Daikon Slices, page 58) • Innovative mini containers such as shot glasses for liquid fare (Chilled Avocado Soup with Roasted Poblano Cream, page 112) • Neat sweet treats paired with gooey dippers (Brown Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Dip, page 34) • And of course, party-friendly drinks poured by the pitcherful (Pomegranate-Mint Fizz, page 138) Cynthia Nims’s creative and contemporary recipes will liven up any event where free hands are of the essence, whether you’re gathering friends for a poker night, rolling those dice for a board-game party, spicing up your bridge club, planning a family Scrabble tournament, or impressing your book club or knitting group! Indeed, Gourmet Game Night proves that you don’t need a fancy night on the town to have fun; instead, gather your friends for satisfying small bites—and hopefully a winning streak—at home. From the Trade Paperback edition.

The executive chef for Table 8 restaurants in Los Angeles and Miami introduces a selection of innovative recipes for sophisticated small plates and cocktails that are perfect for occasions of all sizes.

Pet psychic Jolene needs some excitement to keep her mind off her downward spiral. So when her dreamy police crush asks her to interview a massive eight-legged murder witness, the former shifter signs on despite the risks. With an enchanted sweatshop owner and a testy trendsetter both dying from the same venom, Jolene fears their crafty assassin has spun a complex web... Following the officer and his lie-sniffing German Shepherd into a labyrinth of clues, she cuts through a suspect list full of jealous rivals and bitter enemies. But when their investigation shines a light on the frayed corners of the black market, Jolene worries she’s pulled the wrong thread... Can she stitch up the case before she gets sewn into a body bag?

Written across the disciplines of art history, literature, philosophy, sociology, and theology, the ten essays comprising the collection all insist on multidimensional definitions of evil. Taking its title from a moment in Shakespeare’s Tempest when Prospero acknowledges his responsibility for Caliban, this collection explores the necessarily ambivalent relationship between humanity and evil. To what extent are a given society’s definitions of evil self-serving? Which figures are marginalized in the process of identifying evil? How is humanity itself implicated in the production of evil? Is evil itself something fundamentally human? These questions, indicative of the kinds of issues raised in this collection, seem all the more pressing in light of recent world events. The ten essays were originally presented at the First Global Conference on Perspectives on Evil and Human Wickedness, held in March 2000 in Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University.