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History is a lie. Humanity is a weapon. And the instruction manual has just been found. When obsessive archaeologist Yu Tao unearths a 150,000-year-old alien archive, he discovers humanity was engineered with two bloodlines: one for loyalty, one for war. But the archive is also a beacon. By opening it, he has awakened a vengeful, exiled race that has been hunting their creators for millennia. Now, they have a map. Forced into an uneasy alliance with a cynical black-ops captain and his clandestine unit, Yu must return to the pyramid.

A calm, honest guide to navigating work, relationships, decisions, and everyday lifeLife doesn’t change all at once. It shifts quietly-through small choices, repeated habits, emotional reactions, and the assumptions we make without realising it. This book is not a motivational speech. It doesn’t promise overnight transformation, shortcuts to success, or perfect answers. Instead, it offers something rarer: clarity, perspective, and grounded truth.

What if the secrets to a life of wealth, purpose, and inner peace were written over 2,000 years ago? In The Practical Philosophy of Seneca, the enduring teachings of one of history's greatest Stoic minds are brought to life in a concise, accessible guide designed for today's listener.

Um den Mord an ihrem Vater aufzuklären, würde Dez alles tun. Auch heimlich an einer der Hauspartys von Ricky Riaz, Oberhaupt der berüchtigtsten Verbrecherfamilie Cypress Points, teilnehmen. Niemals hätte sie damit gerechnet, an diesem Abend ausgerechnet mit Ricky im Bett zu landen. Und noch weniger damit, dass sie nur wenig später dabei fotografiert werden würde, wie sie einen Schwangerschaftstest kauft – und ihr Gesicht so neben dem von Ricky Diaz in den Schlagzeilen landet.

Das ehemalige Tenniswunderkind Scottie Sinclair ist eine Betrügerin. Zumindest glaubt das die Welt. Denn wer würde schon glauben, dass sie von ihrem eigenen Vater unter Drogen gesetzt wurde, bevor sie den Titel im Damen-Einzel in Wimbledon gewann? Die Boulevardpresse hat Scotties Karriere für beendet erklärt – doch ein Angebot zur Wiedergutmachung und, was noch wichtiger ist, zur Rache könnte ihr die Chance auf einen sauberen Aufschlag geben. Nico Kotas beherrschte fast ein Jahrzehnt lang die Tenniswelt – bis ihn eine Verletzung zur Pause zwang.

In this raw, potent memoir of heartbreak and the life-saving power of fandom, an award-winning sports journalist tells the story of how he hit rock bottom—and the unlikely, unlucky soccer team that would carry him through. “Legs Hearts Minds might just be the greatest fan memoir ever...

An in-depth exploration of history of the US Capitol building and the incredible personalities who built it, full of dramatic stories and surprising facts; a powerful testament to what the Capitol has meant to generations of Americans and how it has endured. The Capitol is a unique biography of...

Living with OCD can be extremely challenging, but it doesn't have to rob you of your self-worth. Let this book be your guide to discovering, supporting, and loving the best you that you can be.

When someone has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it can affect the entire family. This book is an essential guide to help family members cope with their loved one's compulsive behaviors, obsessions, and constant need for reassurance. 

Join best-selling author Jon Ronson as he traces the story of one very strange butterfly effect: What happened after a teen in Brussels figured out how to make porn free and easily accessible on the internet. Traveling from the tech world of Silicon Valley to the San Fernando Valley, where most porn films were made, you learn the consequences of free porn, which turn out to be mysterious, shocking, sad, and, at times, even surprisingly sweet. A 7-part series takes you on a journey to places you'll never expect. [Explicit]

You only thought you knew how this was going to end, but their story is far from over. The explosive finale is bound to leave you breathless. A Sinful Encore is the third and final book in the Brilliance trilogy.

La estrella de rock Paul McKenzie tenía una nueva regla: ser fiel a su mujer. Algo en lo que había sido bastante bueno recientemente. Pero cuando se encuentra con su fan más devota, Candice, sola y llorando en una estación de servicio en el medio de la nada, no puede simplemente darle la espalda. Sus enormes ojos azules se ven tan desamparados. Aunque tiene bien claro en lo que se está metiendo, se ofrece a llevarla a Londres, porque ¿qué podría pasar en un auto a toda velocidad por la M20? Sin lugar a dudas, debía hacer lo correcto.

Lori Havens juggles three jobs, the best of which is researcher for novelist and columnist Cat Summer. One evening after finishing up her work at Cat's apartment building, Lori has an encounter with a sexy stranger and does something out of character: She goes home with him. Despite their connection, Lori leaves before he finds out she's far from the equal he believes her to be. Flash forward a few months; Lori lands an internship at the firm of Cat's husband. Lori walks into a conference room to find her new boss, Cole Brooks, one of the partners, is her one-night prince charming.

Jon Savage's oral history of Joy Division is the last word on the band that ended with the suicide of Ian Curtis in Macclesfield on May 18, 1980. It weaves together interviews conducted by the author, but never used in the making of the film Joy Division, which told the story of the band in their own words, as well as those of their peers, collaborators, and contemporaries.  

Beyond the Costume: Finding Love and Emotional Healing Through Cosplay is a deeply moving LGBTQ coming-of-age story about identity, trauma, and the courage to become who you truly are. Mason, a bisexual young man and passionate cosplayer, grows up in the shadow of an abusive father and a home filled with silence and survival. His refuge comes from an unexpected place—classic film noir movies. In those flickering black-and-white worlds, broken heroes rise, truth prevails, and courage always finds its voice.

Sie sind Elitesoldaten der ganz besonderen Art, denn sie stehen allein im Dienste Gottes: DIE RITTER DES VATIKAN. Irgendwo in den Apuseni-Bergen flieht ein Agent des vatikanischen Geheimdienstes vor einem Killerkommando – wegen der Geheimnisse, die er bei sich trägt. In Cluj-Napoca werden drei Priester im Innenhof der Kirche gepfählt aufgefunden. Und aus der St.-Michaels-Kirche in Transsilvanien verschwindet eine Nonne.

In 2009, Russian soldiers carry out a genocide in the smaller reaches of Russia, especially those being shielded by the clerics of St. Catherine’s. Nearly two decades later, when the genocidal Russian general seeks sanctuary inside Vatican City, the Vatican Knights are given an order that tests everything they stand for: keep him alive. Kimball Hayden has spent years atoning for the sins of his past, trading the life of a government assassin for the cloth of a Vatican Knight.

Pamela und Tommy müssen nach dem Tod von Jenny feststellen, dass sie gar nicht ihre Tochter war, sondern nach der Geburt mit ihrer Cousine Sarah vertauscht worden war. Dies löst eine Kette von Ereignissen aus, bis Sarah auf dem Gestüt bei Tommy auf Oak Moss Manor strandet.

Her devastating regret. A haunted hotel. Will she find redemption or stumble into the path of a killer? Florence Noelle can’t move on. After nine years weighed down with guilt over her role in her best friend’s death, she’s desperate to contact her friend’s ghost and beg forgiveness. When she stays at a notoriously paranormal book-themed resort to perform a dangerous ritual, she accidentally summons the ghost of another woman who may have been murdered.

The wrong number was just the beginning. Will and Amanda Thorne seem to have it all: a loving marriage, a beautiful home, and a future laid out before them. Until a mysterious phone call insists on speaking to Jake Burton – a name Amanda has never heard. By the next morning, Will has vanished without a trace, plunging Amanda headfirst into a dangerous investigation, exposing a hidden world of drug dealers, ruthless criminals, and devastating lies. As she fights to uncover the truth with the aid of her detective ex-boyfriend, one question haunts her: Did she ever really know the man she loved?