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The public can't know they exist. It could start a panic. The average citizen is perfectly fine with superheroes saving the day or causing mayhem in movies and comic books. But if those suprahumans actually walked among us, what would happen then? In a crumbling post-war city of the future, private eye Charlie Madison stands in the gap. The last of his kind, a champion of lost causes, he confronts corrupt cops, violent bratva and yakuza, doing whatever he can for the average citizen in need of help.

The suprahuman secret is out. An assassin is targeting the gifted ones in Little Tokyo for extermination. At the same time, a dangerous yakuza clan has singled out private eye Charlie Madison, determined to squeeze him for information about superpowered individuals - that no one should know exist.

The "unputdownable" (Dave Eggers, National Book award finalist) story of the most infamous American con man you've never heard of: James Strang, self-proclaimed divine king of earth, heaven, and an island in Lake Michigan, "perfect for fans of The Devil in the White City" (Kirkus) A New York...

Lord of the Underworld, Hades has decided to leave his home and relocate to earth--my home town of Chicago to be exact. This shouldn't have been a problem, except for the fact that cocky Hades is smexy-hot. I don't know if I want to punch him in the face or jump his bones. In some of my dreams, I'm doing both at the same time. This is problematic because I've trained my whole life to eliminate monsters sent by the Gods to destroy humans... and for centuries my family has done everything in its power to stop them. But now I'm the last in my bloodline and a new threat stalks the streets.

Kubernetes has established itself as one of the leading hosts of cloud-based applications. This open-sourced management system for containers has surged considerably in the past few years and only continues to grow. You could even think of it as one of the biggest success stories in open-source environments. This book will act as your guide to this world, explaining concepts and getting you acclimated to various commands and codes, so you can gain insight into the working of Kubernetes.

If you want a loving dog that takes care of himself the right way, keep listening because this audiobook is for you! Most audiobooks will only explain the basics and not go into the underlying mechanics that actually make you understand your dog. Luckily Puppy Academy is different, as the proven easy-to-follow step-by-steps are why more and more listeners are getting the obedient and playful dogs they always wished for. Will you be one of them? Whether your dog is young or mature, the easy and actionable techniques will correct bad dog habits.

An audio tour of the structures and patterns we call "math" This is an audiobook about math, but it contains no numbers. Math Without Numbers is a vivid, conversational, and wholly original guide to the three main branches of abstract math—topology, analysis, and algebra—which turn out to be...

Maikro collects 112 haiku and 47 works of micro-fiction, most falling in the speculative fiction realm (science fiction, fantasy, horror) with a few literary pieces tossed into the mix.

With the same passionate scholarship and analytical audacity he brought to the character of God, Jack Miles now approaches the literary and theological enigma of Jesus. In so doing, he tells the story of a broken promise–God’s ancient covenant with Israel–and of its strange, unlooked-for...

Horror, humor, and science fiction collide in this collection of weird tales about possible futures, warped present-day realities, and alternate history. Unreliable narrators run rampant alongside aliens, ghosts, bullies, cannibals, home invaders, heroes, villains, unimaginable creatures, and gifted individuals of all ages. Paranoia, fear, and bizarre situations abound in these reality-bending stories guaranteed to take you places you've never been.

Tired of awkward silences, one-word answers, and missed connections? This practical, no-fluff guide helps you become instantly more confident, charismatic, and engaging—in any situation. No gimmicks. Just real, actionable techniques that work.

Nelson Appleton Miles (1839 - 1925) was an American military general. From 1895 to 1903, he served as the last commanding general of the United States Army before the office was abolished. The 1911 autobiography of General Miles is titled Serving the Republic, and chronicles his career as a soldier. He participated in many of the battles of the Civil War as a volunteer and afterwards took part as a commander in most of the Indian campaigns on the Western plains. His final service was in the Spanish-American War.

Co zbylo z umírajících lidí v Kambodži? Jedna velká fotografie americké herečky, která drží v náručí žluté dítě. Co zbylo z Tomáše? Nápis: Chtěl království Boží na zemi. Co zbylo z Beethovena? Zamračený muž s nepravděpodobnou hřívou, který pronáší temným hlasem: "Es muss sein!" Co zbylo z Franze? Nápis: Po dlouhém bloudění návrat. A tak dál a tak dál. Dříve než budeme zapomenuti, budeme proměněni v kýč. Kýč je přestupní stanice mezi bytím a zapomenutím.

À force de patience et de combats, Roméo a réussi à briser la carapace de Maya. La virtuose s'ouvre peu à peu sur les traumatismes qui régentent sa vie et s'accroche à cet homme qui lui fait découvrir un nouvel univers. Le passé les rattrape pourtant, n'offrant que peu de répit à ces écorchés vifs.

These stories are set in the familiar quasi-medieval worlds to which modern listeners are accustomed, and also stories rooted in the authentic myth-constructs of high antiquity, along with several that depend for their power on the juxtaposition of fantastic situations and terribly contemporary aspects of modern life on Earth. Together these stories make up a collection which provides reassuring proof of fantasy's eternal power in this technological age.

Jason had it all, and yet he still couldn't prevent his father's death. He didn't even have time to grieve as his mission took precedence over all else. Pressing onward was the only path. But did he possess enough strength to clear the tower, even with Roy and Olivia at his back? The answer was obvious: Only with humanity's best could he stand a fighting chance. Yet as his actions influenced the world, the more things changed. Worse, his secret identity, Index, was in the spotlight for releasing knowledge that couldn't possibly be known.

Aranthur is a student. He showed a little magical talent, is studying at the local academy, and is nothing particularly special. Others are smarter. Others are more talented. Others are quicker to pick up techniques. But none of them are with him when he breaks his journey home for the holidays...

A 19 ans, Maya est torturée par son passé. Elle a érigé sa souffrance comme un rempart, la protégeant du monde qui l'entoure. Même ses proches se heurtent à son mutisme. Virtuose accomplie, la musique est devenue son refuge et son principal mode d'expression. C'est tout ce qui lui reste.

Una bambina fatta di ghiaccio che non può guardare il sole, un nano innamorato della sua papera d'oro, un clown triste in cerca di qualcuno da far ridere...Tredici fiabe surreali e poetiche, in cui si smarriscono i confini tra il possibile e l'impossibile. Mila Pavicevic gioca sapientemente con il materiale fiabesco, con esiti ironici, arguti e di grande fantasia. Titolo selezionato da Creative Europe per il progetto "Lettori oggi, cittadini domani" presentato da Camelozampa. Vincitore del Premio dell'Unione Europea per la letteratura (EUPL).

The UFO Chronicles collector’s series discloses information you were never meant to know. Experts reveal insights into the UFO enigma and the alien presence on Earth, exploring the role of global corporations and the one world government movement, examining how it influences the massive and long-standing cover-up of the UFO phenomenon today.