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In October 1967, Che Guevara was executed in a remote schoolhouse in Bolivia. The official account was released quickly, accepted without question, and sealed into history. When Isabel Meléndez discovers her father’s hidden journal decades later, she learns that the man she believed was a quiet State Department employee was something else entirely. From inside the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, he was tracking radio traffic, timelines, and decisions as the narrative of Che’s death took shape—often before facts existed to support it. Instead of confronting what he suspected, he documented it.

El Viento de La Higuera es un thriller geopolítico basado en hechos históricos reales. Una historia sobre inteligencia sin heroísmo, el peso de la memoria y el peligro de reabrir una verdad que instituciones poderosas creyeron enterrada para siempre.

El Dr. Roger Jackson, un cardiólogo, y Isabel Meléndez, una enfermera dedicada, lideran una misión médica en el corazón de la crisis de Venezuela, brindando servicios cardiológicos vitales a una nación en caos. Con millones huyendo del país y el gobierno al borde del colapso, el equipo se encuentra no solo enfrentando emergencias médicas, sino también atrapado en una intriga política que podría alterar el futuro de Venezuela.

From an early age, Melanie M Johnson recognized she was different. She understood life for her would not be the same as others, however she had no idea what this difference would entail. Facing trauma after trauma, she found herself alone, surrounded by those she thought would love and protect her. But no one could protect her from the things she had to endure. Facing reality brought her to her breaking point, where she thought it would be better to not even exist.

Reginald Dwight, su verdadero nombre, fue un chico tímido con gafas a lo Buddy Holly que creció en Pinner, un pequeño municipio a las afueras de Londres, y soñaba en convertirse en una estrella del pop. Con solo veintitrés años dio su primer concierto en Estados Unidos, ante un público sorprendido por su insólito aspecto: un mono amarillo chillón, una camiseta estampada de estrellas y un par de botas aladas. Elton John había llegado y el mundo de la música jamás volvería a ser el mismo.

Londra, ai giorni nostri. Muore la moglie di un potente e chiacchierato banchiere ma, un anno dopo il decesso, i figli della signora affermano di averne visto il fantasma aggirarsi per la villa. E' realtà? E' un incubo? C'è qualcosa di torbido nella faccenda? Toccherà a Ernest Devon, un ex poliziotto di Scotland Yard ora investigatore privato ed al suo amico Roni, risolvere l'intricato caso, che si sviluppa tra ricatti, sospetti ed un efferato omicidio. Sullo sfondo si snoda la personale vicenda sentimentale del protagonista, che difende con tenera ostinazione il suo impossibile amore per la ex moglie.

Blood is bright crimson. Your lips have turned blue. Best keep both eyes open. Because we are coming for you. - Valentine's Day isn’t all love, fun, and games. Flash horror Valentine's stories from a ton of talented authors. From dark and disturbing, morbid humor, or guts and gore; these stories have it all. How will you celebrate the holidays?

Stick Management is out. Carrot management is in! The Carrot Principle offers proven strategies to help recognize and motivate your valued employees. Since its original publication in 2007, the New York Times bestseller The Carrot Principle has received rave reviews in The Wall Street Journal...

With old friends like these, who needs enemies? It's a question short, mild mannered detective Edward Newson is forced to ask himself having in romantic desperation logged on to the Friends Reunited Web site searching for the girlfriends of his youth. Newson is not the only member of the Class of '86 who has been raking over the ashes of the past. As his old class begins to reassemble in cyberspace, the years slip away and old feuds and passions burn hot once more.

The New York Times bestselling authors of The Carrot Principle and All In deliver a breakthrough, groundbreaking guide for building today’s most collaborative teams—so any organization can operate at peak performance. A massive shift is taking place in the business world. In today’s...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Also Human by Caroline Elton, read by Rachel Bavidge. Doctors are the people we turn to when we fall ill. They are the people we trust with our lives and with the lives of those we love. Yet who can doctors turn to at moments of stress or when their own working lives break down?

For amiable City trader Jimmy Corby money was the new Rock n' Roll. His whole life was a party, adrenalin charged and cocaine fuelled. If he hadn't met Monica he would probably have ended up either dead or in rehab. But Jimmy was as lucky in love as he was at betting on dodgy derivatives, so...

Read brilliantly by the author, Ben Elton. From The Young Ones and Blackadder theme music to snippets of his stand-up comedy shows, this audiobook includes bonus audio recordings showcasing special moments throughout Ben's incredible career. ‘What Have I Done? snaps, crackles and pops with wit...

Journey into the heart of Puerto Rico's extraordinary history in "Boricua! The History and Future of Puerto Rico," by Donald Elton. From the rich, often overlooked story of the indigenous Taíno civilization, through the brutal conquest by Spain and complex dynamics with the United States, this riveting book paints a nuanced portrait of a people whose identity has been shaped by resilience and resistance.

Big Sugar: The Other White Powder peels back the shiny facade of an everyday staple to reveal a history marked by exploitation, political intrigue, and global impact. From sugar’s beginnings as a rare delicacy in Southeast Asia to its role in shaping empires, economies, and entire societies, this book explores how a simple sweetener fueled colonial expansion, financed wars, and entrenched forced labor.

In Conquest of the New World, the inevitable moment arrives—humanity’s century-long broadcasts into the cosmos are finally answered. But as an alien ship enters Earth’s orbit, claiming peaceful intent, the world is on the brink of unprecedented transformation—or catastrophe. This brilliantly crafted thriller blends the geopolitical depth of Tom Clancy with the scientific precision of Arthur C. Clarke, creating a narrative that is as much about international power struggles and crisis management as it is about the philosophical and existential dilemmas of First Contact.

Vice House: Presidential Vice and its Impact on American History takes listeners behind the scenes of the White House to uncover the vices, scandals, and moral failings that have shaped the nation’s highest office. From the Founding Fathers to modern presidents, this book delves into the personal lives of America’s leaders to reveal how their choices influenced policy, public opinion, and the course of history.

Cuba Libre: Reborn is a compelling blend of history, fiction, and an optimistic future. Set in iconic Havana, Cuba, this novel explores the nation’s enduring struggle for sovereignty and its quest to redefine itself in a changing world. Against a backdrop of political intrigue and cultural transformation, Cuba Libre: Reborn brings to life the vibrant streets of Havana and the resilience of its people. The story captures the tension between Cuba’s revolutionary past and its aspirations for a brighter, more independent future.

Tampa Vice takes listeners into the smoky backrooms, bustling streets, and clandestine gambling dens of early 20th-century Tampa, revealing a sprawling underworld that shaped the city’s destiny. Against the vibrant backdrop of Ybor City—home to Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants fueling a booming cigar industry—this deeply researched account explores the ambition, corruption, and cultural collisions that drove Tampa’s rise and descent into vice.

Behind the familiar yellow banana lies a story of power, greed, and violence that shaped the modern world. Bloody Bananas uncovers the hidden history of the United Fruit Company — later known as Chiquita Brands International — and its role in creating the concept of the “banana republic.”