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In the annals of legendary Wild West desperadoes, Belle Starr is remembered to this day as the Bandit Queen. Shortly after her murder in 1889, a highly romanticized, sensational book titled Bella Starr . . . The Bandit Queen, or the Female Jesse James was published—the first in a series of high-profile portraits to brand Starr as a villain. Now, celebrated author Michael Wallis parses over a century of mythmaking to reveal the woman behind the renegade legend.

When a cryptic letter from the heart of Namibia lands in Jason Green’s lap, the reluctant ex-soldier is drawn into a deadly web of deceit and betrayal. Green’s mission: uncover the truth about a missing dealer, protect his daughter, and expose an astonishing conspiracy that stretches across three continents. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Green realizes he’s up against forces far more dangerous than he anticipated. Every step brings him closer to treachery, violence, and a ticking clock that threatens to destroy everything.

Christian Wallis, whose popular tales on Reddit’s NoSleep are spoken of in hushed tones, invites you into a world where the unseen has teeth. Stare into its terrifying maw and you’ll see… A family fun center hides a bottomless pit where reality breaks down and a dark secret awaits. A man’s strange task of painting a wall in the desert leads to something that lurks beyond human perception. A couple’s night out becomes a nightmare where humanity fades and dolls take over. At a black site, the pursuit of forbidden knowledge breaks down the line between science and blasphemy. Prepare yourself.

Corrupted powers gather around the ancient mountaintop fortress of Middenheim, the City of the White Wolf. Danger has arisen, not at the embattled borders of the Empire, but at the beating heart itself. Only the noble Templar Knights of Ulric can drive out the darkness, but they will need unlikely help to do it. A lowly thief, a devout servant of Morr, and the Hammers of Ulric gather to defend the city. For if Middenheim falls, the Empire falls with it.

Meet the reluctant caretaker of an abandoned high-rise teeming with supernatural horrors. A man’s search for his lost dog leads him into an abandoned doomsday bunker harboring the unimaginable. Ancient horrors awaken beneath the Antarctic ice as researchers uncover a terrifying underwater temple. In a world where children manifest terrifying supernatural powers, one agent navigates the moral maze of containment and control.

In a lawless, unforgiving wasteland on the coast of war-torn Somalia, hope is a distant memory, replaced by the ever-present spectre of death. Two innocent cargo pilots find themselves ensnared in this nightmare, kidnapped by a ruthless warlord whose demands stretch into millions. When it comes to delivering the ransom, there's only one man for the job—ex-special forces soldier Jason Green. The mission seems straightforward, a high-stakes operation with minimal risk. But in Africa, nothing is ever as simple as it appears.

Going for Broke, edited by Alissa Quart, executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, and David Wallis, former managing director of EHRP, gives voice to a range of gifted writers for whom "economic precarity" is more than just another assignment. All illustrate what the late Barbara Ehrenreich, who conceived of EHRP, once described as "the real face of journalism today: not million dollar-a-year anchorpersons, but low-wage workers and downwardly spiraling professionals."

En el desierto más salvaje del planeta, los cárteles chinos del crimen organizado cazaban a los elefantes por su marfil. Nadie se atrevía a enfrentarlos… ¿Existe un hombre que pueda ayudar a ponerle fin a este horrible comercio? Era un viejo amigo. Su muerte era sospechosa. Así que el ex soldado de las fuerzas especiales, Jason Green, tuvo que regresar a África para dar el pésame. Nunca pensó verse envuelto en la turbiedad del mundo del comercio ilegal de marfil.

I Denti Dei GigantiNella natura più selvaggia del pianeta, i cartelli della criminalità cinesedavano la caccia agli elefanti per il loro avorio. E nessuno osavafrapporsi... Poteva un uomo contribuire a porre fine a questo orribile traffico? Era un vecchio amico. La sua morte...davvero alquanto sospetta. Come minimo, l'ex soldato delle forze speciali Jason Green avrebbe dovuto tornare in Africa per rendergliomaggio.

Und dann sind da noch…Ein abtrünniger russischer Agent, der entschlossen ist, diesen Schatz in seinen Besitz zu bringen. Ein Versicherungsdetektiv, der auf einer Gnadenmission unterwegs ist. Zwei gewaltige Kräfte, die aufeinander treffen werden.Was kann da schon schief gehen? Ex-Soldat Jason Green reist in das tropische Paradies der Seychellen, um einem Freund zu helfen. Er hatte nie vor, sich in einem internationalen Netz aus Habgier, Intrigen und Mord zu verstricken.

An immigrant arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, falls into a job at a famous hedge fund, and is startled to discover how business is done on Wall Street. His observations of American culture and finance are jarring, surreal, and hilarious. The author worked directly for George Soros and launched funds with several other Soros alumni. In addition to his career in finance, he founded and continues to host one of the largest veteran fundraisers in New York.

Ein alter, kräftiger Baum steht seit vielen Jahren an einem einsamen, weißen Strand am Meer. Sehnsüchtig blickt er hinaus auf das weite, offene Meer und wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als die andere Seite des Meeres und die Welt endlich kennenzulernen. Doch seine tiefen Wurzeln halten ihn unwiederbringlich an dieser einsamen Stelle fest. Eines Tages zieht ein gewaltiger Sturm auf, der sein ganzes Leben für immer verändern sollte.

Esmeralda, eine rätselhafte Dame von über achtzig Jahren, lebt auf einer kleinen spanischen Insel. Täglich begibt sie sich zu den Klippen am Meer, um von dort aus einen alten, verfallenen Leuchtturm zu betrachten. Doch was hat es mit diesem geheimnisvollen Turm auf sich? Vor mehr als sechzig Jahren, kurz vor dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs, ereigneten sich dort schreckliche Geschehnisse. Esmeralda hatte damals ein Versprechen abgegeben, welches sie bis heute an diesen Ort führt. Vielleicht birgt der Leuchtturm mehr Geheimnisse, als es auf den ersten Blick scheint.

Hinweis: Die Bücher der Jason-Green-Reihe sind eigenständige Romane und können in beliebiger Reihenfolge gelesen werden. Eine großartige Thriller-Reihe. Gordon Wallis' lebendige Beschreibungen fügen sich nahtlos in all die Geheimnisse, Intrigen und die hochkarätige Action ein, die seine Leser so lieben. Jason Green ist ein Held für unsere Zeit. Absolut fesselnd!

Unveil the secrets of an ancient civilization renowned for its mystique and splendor through E.A. Wallis Budge’s unabridged collection. This expertly curated trilogy, featuring Legends of the Gods, Egyptian Magic, and The Book of the Dead, invites you to explore the depths of Egyptian mythology, magic, and the afterlife.

Deep below the Indian Ocean lies a rusted shipwreck with a dark secret. A very dark secret. In its hold, a fortune in Nazi gold. A rogue Russian agent, determined to grab it. An insurance investigator on a mission of mercy, and two formidable forces are about to collide. What could possibly go wrong?

THE following audio is intended to place before the listener in a handy form an account of the principal ideas and beliefs held by the ancient Egyptians concerning the resurrection and the future life, which is derived wholly from native religious works.

""No one should miss this beautiful legend."" —Tony Hillerman Velma Wallis’s award-winning, bestselling tale about two elderly Native American women who must fend for themselves during a harsh Alaskan winter Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers...

In his third book, Tantric philosopher and Oxford scholar Dr. Christopher Wallis calls out the seemingly helpful spiritual platitudes dominating our current culture and demonstrates how these "near-truths" can stand in the way of a more radically free and meaningful life—and ultimately, a deeper spiritual awakening. Rooted in the Asian wisdom traditions, Wallis’s book uncovers why these oft-heard clichés are “near enemies of the truth" that can distract us from real spirituality, and can even cause unnecessary suffering.

Eine großartige Thriller-Reihe. Gordon Wallis' lebendige Beschreibungen fügen sich nahtlos in all die Geheimnisse, Intrigen und die hochkarätige Action ein, die seine Leser so lieben. Jason Green ist ein Held für unsere Zeit. Absolut fesselnd! Eine vergessene Nation, die vom Erbe ihrer Kriege gezeichnet ist. Ein riesiger Erdgasfund, der das Schicksal des Landes für immer verändern wird. Riesige multinationale Konzerne stürzen sich auf diese Goldgrube. Aber wie immer in Afrika gibt es dabei Komplikationen.