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When ten-year-old David Connor witnesses the brutal murder of his parents in the snow-covered mountains, his nightmare is only beginning. Hunted by a relentless psychopath determined to silence the last loose end, David must rely on courage, instinct, and sheer willpower to survive—not only against a merciless killer, but the unforgiving wilderness itself.

A massive wildfire in the mountains begins behaving in impossible, intelligent ways. Jack, Trudey, Rafe, and Lani — members of a Hotshot crew discover that the fire isn’t just a natural disaster. It’s a sentient, ancient force that was once part of the mountain itself, taken and experimented on by humans decades earlier.

Rex and Dora face their most difficult puzzle yet. First, they have to uncover the real identity of the victim. Only then can they determine who had the motive to kill. But in the Eternal City, the past and present are intertwined. Old flames return, past grudges re-emerge, and regrets bring consequences. Before the case ends, they'll have to answer a riddle. What is more important—solving the case or saving the life of a friend?

England, 1923. Love is in the air, and all eyes are on Windsor Castle, where the royal family is celebrating a new royal engagement. When party invitations are sent to only an elite few, Dora and Rex's invite comes with strings attached. A traitor is hiding within the prince's inner circle. Dora and Rex, England's preeminent undercover spy team, are assigned to uncover the turncoat. Their sole lead is a tip from an anonymous informant. To get the clue, they must meet him privately during the engagement bash.

England, 1922. After their adventures at Westminster, Dora and Rex depart for a quiet month in the Cotswolds. Or at least, that's what everyone thinks. In truth, they're working on a new assignment—investigating rumors that a titled foreigner might be more than he appears. Rex invites the man to his family manor for a rollicking weekend of fun. In between bouts of lawn tennis and parlor games, he and Dora are to uncover the truth about the man's identity. The servants barely have time to unpack everyone's case before the suspected spy is found with an antique dagger sticking from his back.

En una paradisíaca isla del Caribe, Valerian y Margaret viven en una espléndida mansión y disfrutan de una existencia idílica. Sin embargo, todo cambiará con la llegada a la isla de Son, un náufrago negro de dudosas intenciones que se siente atraído por la bella Jadine, sobrina adoptiva de la pareja.

London, 1922—Theodora Laurent, femme fatale and undercover spy, has spent several months training Lord Rex to be her new partner. It's time for him to undertake his first assignment—finding out who passed along false intelligence to the Cabinet. Despite Theodora's training, the only thing Lord Rex knows for sure is his spying skills fall far short of hers. However, when London's spymaster himself requests your help, you can't just turn him down.

El cuerpo de un amigo destrozado por la metralla, la voz de un hombre que pide clemencia, la mano de una niña que asoma escarbando entre la basura para encontrar algo de comer...Hay imágenes que vuelven una y otra vez a la mente de Frank Money, un veterano de la guerra de Corea que ahora vuelve a Estados Unidos en busca de olvido y afecto.

Así empieza Paraíso, con esta horrible escena de violencia. El pueblo de Ruby, Oklahoma, se fundó en los años cuarenta por descendientes de esclavos liberados y supervivientes de un éxodo hostil. Esta comunidad patriarcal está erigida sobre los cimientos de la justicia, el respeto mutuo y el amor al prójimo. Pero en los setenta esos valores han sido sustituidos por el miedo. El paraíso terrenal que se habían construido se estaba desmoronando.

El miedo y la pasión son sentimientos que nos hacen caminar al límite de nuestras fuerzas y nos empujan hacia delante, recorriendo caminos arriesgados. Florens, una joven de dieciséis años con manos de esclava y pies de princesa, recorre un largo trecho para buscar al hombre libre que llegó un día a la granja donde ella trabaja y fue capaz de curar la enfermedad del Dolor, una esclava, pero que al irse se llevó el amor de Florens.

Heed y Christine, dos mujeres ya ancianas, han dedicado toda su vida a amar a un solo hombre y a odiarse de mil maneras distintas. Quien despertó en su día tanta rivalidad es Bill Cosey, el dueño de un hotel de la costa Este de Estados Unidos, que en los años cuarenta era el lugar de encuentro de la gente de color con dinero y con ganas de divertirse. Bill murió hace años, dejando un reguero de recuerdos y un testamento confuso que obliga a las dos enemigas a convivir bajo el mismo techo en una mansión destartalada, donde alimentan su antigua rabia con gestos despechados y palabras amargas.

In today’s job market, employers are looking for more than just talent—they’re looking for an elusive combination of talent and emotional commitment. They want people who will work hard, pursue excellence, and bring their best every day. The Edge lays out four simple, profound ways to show that you’re emotionally committed without sucking up, selling out, or being anything but the best version of you. Start putting them into practice today, right now, and get ready for your next promotion in a rewarding and impactful career.

Do you have difficulty saying no to family and friends? Are you stressed at work because you have too much to do? Do you wish you could be more assertive and feel better about saying No? This audio is designed to help you think differently about what it means for you to say No instead of Yes. It helps you consider your thoughts and worries about what you think will happen if you say No.

Two things flashed through my mind when I opened the door to the sex shop to find my mother standing in front of the display case, talking to a tall salesman wearing a leather harness, jock strap and a dog collar. The first was, "Oh, crap!" The second was, "I hate it when Dad's right." Thus begins David Alan Morrison's hilarious memoir about the evolution of family dynamics. Following the sudden death of his father, a single, middle-aged gay guy struggles with his own mortality by reminiscing about the travels with his gregarious mother.

Do you worry about forgetting things? Are you afraid of sitting exams and tests? Do you wish you could be calmer and more focused? This audio contains tracks that will help you relax and feel calmer about studying for and sitting exams or tests. You are guided through a self-hypnosis process that helps you create a place of relaxation that you can go to in your minds eye. The improve-your-memory audio will guide you through steps that you can take to help you feel calmer about remembering and recalling information.

Circles is the most popular social network in the world: vast, ubiquitous, and constantly evolving. Days before expanding into China, Circles suffers a devastating cyberattack - and a key executive is brutally murdered. As he fights to save the company he helped build, top engineer Sergio Mansour uncovers evidence of a massive conspiracy that turns the power of Circles against its users. But as Sergio investigates, someone is watching his every move - someone ruthless enough to brand him a criminal and set a vicious hit man on his trail.

Here is the best guide to these mountains, replete with tales of the early Indians who roamed the forests, the first explorers, and the ceaseless wars among the French and British, then the American colonists, for control of the land. But the book is primarily a guide to enjoying the mountains today.

We are told constantly that to be our best, or to truly love another, we must first love ourselves. The problem is there is no rule book or pathway that shows us exactly HOW to do it, especially when we are in the throes of massive challenges or pain. The Art of Self Love is a step-by-step guide to help you navigate up, out, over, and through the struggles of life with courage, grace, strength, and dignity. These experiences do not need to ruin you; they can be an amazing opportunity - maybe even a gift - to become a better and more aware soul.

Most couples begin their relationship accidentally - and stay in it unconsciously. The authors explore this concept of being "Fully Half Committed" and why people choose to couple differently than their parents and grandparents. Whether you are with a partner for a day or a lifetime, the authors encourage people to have conscious, intentional relationships. Through 43 concise, stand-alone chapters of observations, advice, and questions, the authors offer key ideas and strategies to work through the challenges of your romantic life.

Welcome to the ultimate guide for self development. In this one book you will receive the value of 12 of well thought-out, well written books on self development. The goal of the ultimate guide is to give you all the tools you’ll need in order to become the best possible version of yourself.