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A former member of the State Department's Policy Planning Council, Polk describes a country and a history misunderstood by many in the West. While Iranians chafe under the yolk of their current leaders, they also have bitter memories of generations of British, Russian, and American espionage, invasion, and dominance. There are important lessons to be learned from the past, and Polk teases them out of a long and rich history and shows that it is not just now, but for decades to come that an understanding of Iran will be essential to American safety and well-being. 

Natalie Bennett has a plan: survive her big sister's Christmas Eve wedding, avoid her estranged father, and absolutely do not fall apart in front of the ex she walked away from...even if he does look annoyingly good in red velvet.

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

In a world where darkness reigns, the cost of love is eternal. Eleyta's throne belongs to the most powerful vampire, and it's up to Sebastian and Luna to challenge the queen and save the realm. Unfortunately, that won't be easy. Having survived Queen Marguerite's deadly tournament, they are fugitives. Despite the peril lurking in the shadows, escape is not an option. The prophecy is hanging over their heads. The darkness is here, and the red moon will soon rise. Sebastian's bond with his maker must be broken, and they need to learn the tether's secrets before time runs out.

Carly Beth thinks she's found the best Halloween mask ever. With yellow-green skin and long animal fangs, the mask terrifies the entire neighborhood. Before long, it has a surprising effect on Carly Beth, too. She tries to take it off... but it won't budge! Halloween is almost over, but fright night is just beginning. Now with all-new bonus materials!

Lejos de ser sentimientos superficiales, los actos de amabilidad (tanto si se dan como si se reciben o simplemente se presencian), son un poderoso elixir que tiene un impacto profundo y duradero en nuestra salud mental y física. Desde aumentar la alegría hasta apaciguar la mente, la amabilidad...

It's scrap day on the ranch, and Hank is looking forward to a delicious feast of juicy, fatty bacon scraps. But just as Little Alfred is doling out the goods, two very unusual-looking creatures fly overhead, and what was promising to be a glorious day takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Suddenly the scraps have vanished, and the Head of Ranch Security finds himself dealing with an invasion by a couple of ancient dinosaur birds! Can Hank get to the bottom of this latest mystery...before it's too late?

The Darkness that Comes Before drew thunderous acclaim from reviewers and fellow fantasy authors. Listeners were invited into a darkly threatening, thrillingly imaginative universe and introduced to one of the genre's great characters: the powerful Anasrimbor Kelhus. Bakker's follow-up, The Warrior Prophet enticed readers further into the richly imagined world of myth, violence, and sorcery. The startling answers to these questions are brought into focus here, in the conclusion to the trilogy.

Jillian and Jackson freak out when they suddenly can read people's thoughts. But the trick turns to terror when the twins are stalked by a strange scientist who wants to know exactly what's on their minds. Will the twins ever lead normal lives again? Not in HorrorLand they won't. There are free meals, free games, and free falls down the Doom Slide. Someone's watching their every step. But is she friend or foe?

In a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, evoking a time both 2,000 years past and 2,000 years into the future, untold thousands gather for a crusade. Among them, two men and two women are ensnared by a mysterious traveler, Anasûrimbor Kellhus - part warrior, part philosopher, part sorcerous, charismatic presence - from lands long thought dead. The Darkness That Comes Before is a history of this great holy war, and like all histories, the survivors write its conclusion.

The history of a language is the history of the people who speak it, those who read and write it, and those who come into contact with it. Now, this series invites you to explore your heritage from an unconventional angle: through the origin and development of the English language. Leading your expedition is Christopher R. Fee, an award-winning professor and medievalist whose expertise spans Old English, Old Norse, and historical linguistics. With flair and gusto, he draws from this well of knowledge to help you trace the evolution of English across a fascinating range of cultures.

The Power of And offers a new narrative about the nature of business, revealing the focus on responsibility and ethics that unites today's most influential ideas and companies. R. Edward Freeman, Kirsten E. Martin, and Bidhan L. Parmar detail an emerging business model built on five key concepts: prioritizing purpose as well as profits; creating value for stakeholders as well as shareholders; seeing business as embedded in society as well as markets; recognizing people's full humanity as well as their economic interests.

Sir Derek Jacobi reads a collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. M. R. James was described as "a man who, in company with Sheridan le Fanu, is the best ghost-story writer England has ever produced".

My assignment is simple: trek to a remote English cottage and convince Nathaniel Foster to let me work with him. Too bad he’s a complete and utter jerk. Who slams the door in a poor stranger’s face, leaving them shivering out in the snow? Nathaniel is God’s gift to readers everywhere. My publisher is desperate for his next book, which in turn makes me desperate to help him complete it. So what if he doesn’t want to play nice? I have no choice but to live and work with him in this snow-covered cottage, suffering under his piercing blue stare until it feels like I might combust.

La Armada española encarna una gran historia de éxito, a pesar de las numerosas mentiras que persiguen sus principales victorias y sus supuestas derrotas. En estas páginas se analiza la rivalidad con Inglaterra que ha dado lugar a tanta desinformación. Ni España perdió el tridente de los mares en el siglo XVI ni la Armada Invencible fue la gran derrota militar que la propaganda anglosajona dejó escrita. Lejos de ser una fuerza anticuada o en decadencia, el poderío español se mantuvo en vanguardia desde los albores de la Edad Moderna hasta comienzos del siglo XX.

Preparati a esplorare i Forgotten Realms del celebre universo fantasy di Dungeons & Dragons e ascolta l'intera Trilogia degli elfi scuri, secondo trittico della celebre saga della Leggenda di Drizzt. Drizzt Do' Urden, giovane principe di sangue reale, ha l'animo lacerato da un dilemma: continuare a vivere insieme agli altri elfi scuri nella città di Menzoberranzan, in un mondo che ormai rifiuta, oppure fuggire, abbandonando il sottosuolo per unirsi agli abitanti della superficie e rinnegando la sua stirpe?

Un bestseller che da oltre 25 anni continua a migliorare la vita delle persone! Oltre 25 milioni di copie vendute. Tradotto in più di 40 lingue. La presente edizione del 30° anniversario è arricchita dell’intervista all’autore e dei commenti di Sean Covey. Il libro "Le 7 regole per avere successo" continua ad essere un bestseller mondiale grazie a tre cose semplici, ma allo stesso tempo fondamentali per qualsiasi successo.

Lucy likes to tell monster stories. She's told so many that her friends and family are sick of it. Then one day, Lucy discovers a real, live monster: the librarian in charge of the summer reading program. Too bad Lucy's told so many monster tall tales.

Marius Wisethorn, Prince of Eleyta, has always wanted one thing: adventure. One night, the perfect opportunity falls in his lap. He intercepts a message about a feral, ancient vampire that has escaped its tomb and comes up with the perfect plan. He'll track down the First and kill it, proving to his sister that he's ready to explore the world.

La paix intérieure est un droit de naissance, pourtant elle semble souvent hors de portée. Nous passons notre vie à lutter contre le stress, les regrets et les peurs, épuisés par un mécanisme d'effort permanent qui finit par nous user. Et si la véritable solution n'était pas de faire plus, mais d'apprendre enfin à lâcher prise ? Dans ce livre audio, le Dr David R. Hawkins nous révèle une technique simple et puissante pour nous libérer des blocages émotionnels qui entravent notre bonheur et notre santé.