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How can you save humanity if your only hope is to call upon an entity that could destroy us all? As nations argue over who should possess the alien entity called the Lamotelokhai, 15-year-old Bobby Truex knows the answer—no one should. After all, he’s the one who told it to go into hiding. He knows, better than anyone, that misusing it leads to death and destruction. After months trying to overcome his guilt, Bobby’s life is suddenly shattered, forcing him to risk everything and once again ask for help from the most dangerous object imaginable.

Know what resources are available! Sometimes the toughest part about overcoming a research barrier is knowing what resources are available, where to go or whom to ask for help. The Ancestry Family Historian's Address Book is your instant link to thousands of genealogy-related organizations and resources across the US!

Crack! The malicious pitch leaves Bucky in excruciating pain. It’s only the first day of practice, and already his baseball season’s over. But a broken arm is just the beginning of his troubles.

For 140 years, women’s soccer has been a powerful global force and a vehicle for sparking change. That power has shone through 140 years of obstacles and setbacks, bans and ridicule, dismissal and devaluation. Today, investors and audiences recognize the value of women’s soccer not because it can raise money for charity or inspire young girls (although it can) but simply because it is good business. This sport and the women who play it have captured the world’s attention and will continue to advance the game—and the culture around it.

Hell has many doors… and Kevin J. Kennedy just tore them all open. Ten masterfully twisted minds each offer their own chilling vision of damnation, sin, and suffering. These aren’t just stories—they’re warnings. Tales so disturbing, you’ll be praying your soul is clean. So ask yourself: Have you lived a good life? Enter, if you’re brave enough… but don’t expect to come back the same. Contains stories by Edward Lee, Gord Rollo, Bryan W. Alaspa, Bill Davidson, Jeffrey Thomas, Viggy Parr Hampton, Thomas Smith, David-Jack Fletcher, Brian Moreland & Ryan Colley. Edited by Ann Keeran

Quando sua sorella sparisce, Ophelia ha un solo modo per trovarla: partecipare a Phantasma, una competizione mortale all'interno di un maniero infestato, e rivendicare il premio in palio, un singolo desiderio. Dovrà affrontare nove sfide, una più pericolosa della precedente, e non solo. Dovrà sopravvivere a spietati concorrenti pronti a tutto pur di eliminare i rivali, demoni tentatori in sontuose sale da ballo, corridoi contorti e stanze segrete. Affascinante, arrogante e incredibilmente attraente, Blackwell sostiene di poterla guidare nelle prove letali.

The eleven-year collaboration between Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann is often called the greatest director-composer partnership in cinema history. Their eight films together include such classic thrillers as Vertigo, The Man Who Knew Too Much, North by Northwest, Psycho, and The Birds. In Hitchcock and Herrmann, Steven C. Smith delivers an intimate account of how the reserved, but deeply anxious, Hitchcock found his ideal creative partner in the cantankerous, but deeply romantic, Herrmann.

Si la historia de la Tierra se redujera a un año, nuestra especie surgiría en los últimos treinta minutos. Pero la vida ha existido durante 3.700 millones de años, la mayor parte de la historia de nuestro planeta y más de una cuarta parte de la edad del universo. ¿Qué hicieron esos organismos durante todo este tiempo?

Cunning, lethal, and resilient were just a few words men have used to describe Anya Ivanov. Others would use words that are far worse. The head of questionable auctions just so happens to have the eye of a very ruthless businessman, River Bently. River knew the moment he saw her, Anya was his. And he was more than patient to give her time to realize he was not going anywhere. Even if he was imposing on her territory, he was there to stay. The only way to spend time with Anya is if you have the money to pay for her company. He very much could.

We live in an incredible period in history. The computer revolution may be even more life-changing than the Industrial Revolution. We can do things with computers that could never be done before, and computers can do things for us that could never be done before. But our love of computers should not cloud our thinking about their limitations. The AI Delusion explains why we should not be intimidated into thinking that computers are infallible, that data-mining is knowledge discovery, and that black boxes should be trusted.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling confused, drained, or strangely guilty—even though you did nothing wrong? This audiobook reveals the hidden tactics manipulators use and teaches you how to protect your mind with clarity and confidence.

The neXt City is a high-voltage civic techno-thriller—part cyberpunk city-builder, part political reckoning.

My name is Larson Blackburn. If anyone had written a fiction novel that mirrored my life over the past year, I would've called it "Science" fiction, or accused said author of being high on crack. . . but the truth is, I'd be the one in denial. You see, through the most unlikely chain of events, it seems I've fallen in love with my nemesis. That's right. The one and only Troy Babilonia, a.k.a. "Babu the Literary Critic." Remember him? The one that attempted to 'black ball' my masterpiece of literary fiction and take me down with it?

Take control of your mind—and reclaim your peace. If anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts are holding you back, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers a proven, science-based path to emotional balance and lasting well-being.

Laurie kann nicht fassen, dass ihre beste Freundin Nicky von ihrem Ex aufs Übelste belogen und verletzt wurde. Also fährt sie zu ihm und macht ihm eine Szene, die ihresgleichen sucht. Aber leider fällt ihr zu spät auf, dass sie zur richtigen Adresse fahren sollte, wenn sie ein Haus stürmt. Drew kann nicht fassen, was gerade passiert. Er hat geahnt, dass das Weihnachtsfest mit der Familie mal wieder in einer Katastrophe endet, aber muss es gleich so chaotisch verlaufen?

Helmer is a young farmer whose homestead is under threat. The prince and heir is gone, and the kingdom is teetering on the edge of a long fall into darkness. Evil allies arise, threatening all that is noble and hopeful in Natalia.

Spend some fun time with the G-Men, their women and extended family as they cruise the Caribbean in first class accommodations compliments of Easton Matthews! This book will give the listener an entertaining listen, with the usual unpredictable circumstances, along with misunderstandings, love and lots of humor! You will hear chapters from each character's point of view and learn a few things about some of the characters you didn’t know.

Their stories begin with desperation, and the struggle and the perseverance these national translators show is guaranteed to inspire...these are the least of these. Humble people-largely unknown to anyone else in the world. People hungry for God's Word. People willing to risk everything, sacrifice their own ambitions, to be able to read Scripture in their heart language...stopping at nothing until they hold the precious Word of God—in their language—for the very first time.

Cobalt Laser, teenage robot superhero has accomplished the impossible... defeating his nemesis, once and for all! But after the whole world fades to black, Cobalt, Silver, and Crimson Laser awaken in a laboratory where a mysterious scientist welcomes them to the "real world." Real? What was he before? With no more cartoon powers or space adventures, Cobalt has a lot of adjusting to do. Maybe that would be easier if his brother and sister would get along! But it could be worse. At least the villainous Hex Ten is sealed safely away in the cartoon world... ...Oh, no.

Some revolutions start with protest signs. This one began with a lesson plan. When a small group of teachers, veterans, and students refuse to stay silent about a broken system, they spark a movement that spreads far beyond the classroom walls. Shattered Chains is the explosive conclusion to the Against the Odds series—a story about truth, courage, and the unfiltered voices of America’s classrooms and communities. After the chaos at City Hall, the world finally takes notice of Playbook 3.0—a student-built, teacher-backed app exposing how debt, policy, and inequality intertwine.