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A continually bullied runt of a youngster, Chas Larkin discovers his chutzpah and decides to take on the London gangs. In the sleazy and violent East End, he is unwittingly assisted by Scotland Yard and MI5, who use the boy to delay an IRA campaign in the city. Together with the mysterious DCI Casey, an enigma amongst the bomb-damaged slums, they stir the pot of fermenting disquiet.

Cataclysmic events have occurred in the decorous upper middle class enclave within Southsea, Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. But what were the circumstances that contributed to this violent clash involving a Sherman tank and a bazooka? The strange occurrence is Investigated by Lord Everard Pimple, a naive upper-class twit who not only inadvertently opens a can of worms, but has an introduction into the world of womanly wiles.

Operation Rhubarb was an MI5 and Scotland Yard joint undercover investigation of Brockeln Belland, a city of London bank of impenetrable pedigree that was brought to a violent close 10 ago. One survivor of the blast, now-16-year-old Juliet, is seeking the truth about her parents' death. As the old case notes land on a Scotland Yard detective inspector's desk, Juliet's back-door inquiry opens a deadly can of worms that the Establishment presumed buried.

In the book, originally published in 1994, Adams challenges stereotypes to present a view of World War II that avoids the simplistic extremes of both glorification and vilification. The Best War Ever charts the complex diplomatic problems of the 1930s and reveals the realities of ground combat: no moral triumph, it was in truth a brutal slog across a blasted landscape. Adams also exposes the myth that the home front was fully united behind the war effort, demonstrating how class, race, gender, and age divisions split Americans.

A Blessing presents a fresh, bold analysis of African American female leadership. An unapologetic look at our often-overlooked role in America's social, political, psychological and economic history, it is armed with data that should be empowering for today's "unicorns". The book offers a "playbook" to help Black unicorns "team up" and find innovative ways to support one another as they climb, what research shows, are lonely, stressful, jagged yet ultimately rewarding ladders of opportunity.

Magnolia Kinsella is finishing her nursing degree and interning at Silver Spring Memorial, but seriously, she’s a little klutz - she's so accident prone that she keeps turning up as a patient more than she should. Magnolia loves to jog to clear her mind and read steamy romance novels. She’s shy when she likes a guy, but a certain magic paperback might change her fate. Remember Thor...Ehm Max, the sexy paramedic from Onyx? He has to rescue our nurse from herself a few times but he certainly doesn’t mind. What happens if he isn’t the only one who’s noticed our girl?

A year after the sudden and devastating death of her parents, Liv Price faces the inevitable task of packing up her childhood home - on her 21st birthday, no less. Her plans are thwarted as disaster in the form of an earthquake strikes, and Liv is sucked into another world. Alcatar, a land full of magic and mystery, awakens something within her that is wild and dangerous. Liv is desperate to return to Earth, but the powers-at-large only want one thing: her blood.

When star reporter Molly Appleby exchanged vows with her new husband, she also made a promise to give up sleuthing. But given her knack for stumbling onto murders, and murderers, she's realizing she never should have made a promise she couldn't keep. Molly's just finished an article on the Forget Me Not Doll Club for Collector's Weekly, but before the magazine even hits the newsstands, one of the club members is found murdered, and a stolen antique doll - purportedly haunted - is found in the victim's house. Police enlist Molly's help to solve this very odd case.

In the grips of a cold and drab autumn, Collector's Weekly reporter Molly Appleby is thrilled to be attending a festive black-tie fundraiser hosted by the very private Natasha Gordon, an heiress known for her charitable events and aversion to the limelight. It's Molly first chance to see the stunning interior of the Gordon estate, but when a rare book dealer is pushed from a high window to his death, she's confronted with a sight that's become all too common for her.

In this short story of adult fairy tale erotica, “Red” Riding is tired of being a virgin. Her best bet is a lycan named Sean. He's perfect. Crystal blue eyes, dimpled smile, buff chest, and wicked bulge! But being in a community that frowns upon human-lycan relationships makes loving Sean more challenging than she ever imagined.

Ten-year-old best friends Nathan and Adam really liked Joe. He was their friend, an artist, the man they spoke to through the wire fence of the lunatic asylum. But something happened behind those walls, in those rooms, on the grounds, at the river. Joe sketched it all - fine lines, truth in the negative space, truth in the pencil strokes. And then, he was gone.

Chasity is a self-proclaimed THOT. The Internet is her chessboard and other men's money are the kings she so terribly loves to capture. It was never a big deal, nor was it ever complicated for Chasity. Find lonely men, exchange a couple favors, and walk away a wealthier woman. She never anticipated meeting someone quite like Vinnie, owner of a surprisingly successful construction company. Vinnie played her games like any other man, except the funds never stopped coming.

It won't be easy at first, but with this audiobook you will be presented with a fitness program that is doable and something that you can maintain. Losing weight has always been a challenge to most of us, but with every challenge comes the huge opportunity to better yourself and get the body you want, as effortlessly as possible. This book will help you shed extra pounds, and work on specific muscle groups, allowing for a balanced physique that people are hard-wired to be attracted to.

What is a spirit guide? How can it help me? How do I access its knowledge? When you listen to Spirit Guides: Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Spirit World, Finding Your Angel Guide, and Mastering Spirit Communication, you will discover the rich world of the spirit - and the benevolent guides that exist to help you. What should you do to meet your spirit guide? How can you get yourself ready for this encounter? Spirit Guides teaches you to understand your mind, make the right efforts, and practice your breathing.

When you partake of a low-carb diet it takes you away from any risk of heart disease. It lowers the main fat-carrying particle in our bloodstream called triglycerides, which is the number one source of bad cholesterol. When you listen to this audiobook, you will be introduced to one of the most effective ways to become fit and healthy!

Eat healthier, lose weight, and be happy - switch to a vegan diet today! What does it mean to be vegan? It is the same as vegetarianism? Is this lifestyle right for you? In this book, you'll learn the basics of veganism. You'll learn the many reasons for adopting this lifestyle.

Why do we need to detox? Doesn't the human body already do it for us naturally? Well, yes it does to a certain degree, but it can only be effective if your body isn't overloaded with toxins and pollutants and that's where the trouble lies these days. While technology and science have brought no end of improvements to our lives, they have also filled the air we breathe with pollutants and so many of us are finding that we are taking in more toxins than our bodies can possibly remove.

How does indoor air pollution hurt you? Where does it come from? This book explains how the materials your home is made from may affect your air quality. You'll also find out how indoor air pollution can contribute to asthma, cough and fatigue, inhalation fevers, and even legionella infections. It's time to take the right steps to clean out the air in your home!

Do you find that, at times, you lack self-control? Would you love to have more self-discipline and be more productive? Do you want to use your willpower effectively so that you can make major progress in achieving your goals? If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, then this book is for you!

Is it hard to turn off your mind after a busy day? Do you have trouble getting the sleep you need? If so, listen to this book for essential tips on structuring and slowing down your life. You'll learn the essentials of sleep hygiene and how to create restful nighttime rituals. From brushing your teeth to dressing for sleep success, this book gives you the powerful sleep basics you need to rest better - every night!