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Chicago, 1856. Kate Warne is a widow with no prospects, no fortune, and no future—until she walks into Allan Pinkerton's detective agency with an audacious proposal: hire her as the first female detective in America. Against all odds, Pinkerton agrees, setting Kate on a path that will shatter conventions and redefine what women can achieve. Armed with sharp intelligence, unflinching courage, and the unique advantage of being underestimated, Kate infiltrates Chicago's glittering society circles to solve cases that baffle her male colleagues. From a stolen emerald necklace that leads to ...

Este no es un libro largo. No necesita serlo. Su propósito es doble. En primer lugar: mostrar que la santidad es la vida cristiana normal desde el punto de vista de Dios. En segundo lugar: revelar, a partir del Nuevo Testamento, que una vida santa es un regalo para nosotros a través del sufrimiento, la muerte, la sepultura y la resurrección de Jesús. Isaías, capítulo 35, en el Antiguo Testamento, habla de una Carretera Santa —construida y esperando a que los redimidos caminen por ella. Es una metáfora de la obra expiatoria terminada de Jesús. No trabajamos para alcanzar la ...

What if the way you see life could change the way your brain works? Modern neuroscience has uncovered something extraordinary: every thought, every word, every small choice of attitude rewires the brain. Whether we face a daily task, a setback, or a season of pressure, the way we interpret the moment determines which neural pathways grow stronger — those of fear and fatigue, or those of calm, confidence, and joy. In The attitude Effect readers discover how subtle mental shifts can transform not only mood but biology. Drawing on recent brain research and real-life examples, this book ...

Are you feeling unfulfilled or frustrated with your Christian life. A careful meditative read of John G Lakes teaching can lift your Chrisrian experience to new levels of truth.. Not a quick read looking for great acts of faith or miracles. Rather, a contemplative read with the Bible nearby to check on John Lakes statements. I am indicating in this book many, if not most Christians do not have an understanding of the gospel in its full glorious truth. John G Lake did and he spent his whole life talking about it.. I say it again, if you are open to change, John Lakes teaching will ...

What happens when money itself begins to change? Stablecoins—digital tokens designed to hold their value—have quietly become one of the most important financial innovations of the twenty-first century. From Argentina to Nigeria, from Wall Street to family living rooms, they are reshaping how value moves across the world. They promise speed, efficiency, and stability, yet they also carry risks, controversies, and questions that reach to the heart of global finance. This book tells the story of stablecoins to 2025. It begins with the spectacular collapse of Terra, the moment that shook ...

In the fog bound shadowed streets of Victorian London, Detective John Graves, former Scotland Yard Chief Inspector, now private investigator — sharp-eyed, methodical, and quietly relentless — pursues the city's most elusive criminals. By his side stands Hartley, his loyal butler and former bare-knuckle boxing champion, whose strength and street-wise instincts perfectly complement Graves's razor-keen mind. Together they confront bomb-makers, smugglers, kidnappers, anarchists, and assassins in a series of brisk, one - chapter mysteries. Each tale reveals a new corner of fogbound London ...

Target Scapa Flow - is a collection of gripping World War II fiction, each story unfolding on a different battlefield where survival, loyalty, and conscience collide. Beneath the steel-gray Atlantic, a German U-boat commander wrestles with the quiet terror of depth charges and the weight of orders that allow no retreat. On the open sea, unarmed merchant sailors are caught up in war, their ordinary lives transformed into a daily gamble between duty and death. On the frozen Eastern Front, German and Russian soldiers are locked in a brutal contest where ideology dissolves under hunger, ...

Robert Leung thought life would get simpler after he left the Hong Kong Police. He was wrong. Now a private investigator working out of a cramped office above a mahjong parlour in Wan Chai, Leung lives in the shadowy spaces between Hong Kong's bright skyline and its narrow back lanes. With one foot in each world—Chinese and British, cop and civilian—he's the man people call when their problems are too delicate for the police, too messy for lawyers, and too strange for anyone else. From triad misunderstandings and vanishing ferrymen to counterfeit medicine, disappearing dim sum, and ...

Dr. Elena Vasquez, a brilliant Stanford mathematician specializing in prime number distributions and network analysis, is living the academic dream when she's approached by a mysterious government official with an unusual proposition. Her expertise in mathematical patterns has caught the attention of intelligence agencies who believe she's uniquely qualified to help them understand a growing threat to American academic institutions. What begins as a simple consulting arrangement quickly evolves into a dangerous double life as Elena infiltrates an international network that has been ...

Do you have bad experiences with realtors? Are you frustrated that they, as intermediaries, get to charge a hefty commission, but you’re too afraid to start a process on your own? If so, How to List A House For Sale: By Owner Success Secrets is the right book for you! In this book, you will learn the basic techniques of real estate sales and the exact steps to take to sell your home successfully. This book revolves around giving you insight into a cool, rational, strategic approach to For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) to maximize your chances of becoming a successful seller.

Have you ever dreamed of creating a website but felt overwhelmed by templates, buttons, and confusing tech jargon? This is the guide for you. In just seven days, you can go from a blank screen to a fully functional, live website — even if you've never built one before. Written in a warm, conversational style, this book walks you through every step of the process. You'll learn how to: Choose the perfect template and make it truly yours Add pages, galleries, blogs, and essential content Set up a store, take bookings, and accept payments Publish your site, connect your domain, and start ...

Beginning with Canva: Your Easy Start to Confident Designing Design doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In fact, with Canva, anyone can create eye-catching graphics, professional-looking documents, and polished social media posts—even if you've never designed a thing before. Beginning with Canva is the friendly guide that takes you by the hand and shows you, step by step, how to go from a complete beginner to a confident creator. Instead of technical jargon or dry instructions, this book shares real-life stories of everyday people—students, small business owners, teachers, and community ...

FICTION - Benny Fong has spent more than thirty years behind the wheel of his battered off-white Mercedes taxi, threading through the streets, back alleys, and hidden corners of Singapore. He's seen the city change—but the real stories are the ones no tourist map ever shows. In this lively collection of tales, follow Benny as he finds himself pulled into unexpected adventures—some suspenseful, some hilarious, all unmistakably Singaporean. From late-night chases through the CBD, to eccentric passengers with secrets of their own, to chance encounters that turn into mysteries, Benny's days...

When Julian, Sarah, and Peter arrive at the crumbling Hollowbrook Mansion for what they think will be a boring few weeks watching their father repair antique clocks, they have no idea they're about to stumble into the mystery of a lifetime. Strange thumping sounds echo through the night—sometimes from below the mansion, sometimes from just outside their windows. The estate's gardener, Mr. Griggs, guards an old garden shed like it holds the crown jewels, warning the children to stay away with barely concealed threats. Determined to solve the puzzle, the three siblings begin their own ...

When Jake and Alex, two teen friends, break down in their old VW van in a desert area, help seems hopelessly far away. After trudging for miles under the blazing sun, they stumble upon a mysterious girl who leads them to an isolated, off-grid community hidden in the dunes. What begins as a rescue turns into a perilous adventure as the boys uncover the community's strange rules—and its controlling leader's dark suspicions. When he becomes convinced they've betrayed his secrets to the outside world, the boys must outwit him and find a way to escape before the desert becomes their prison.

London, 1908. Clara Ashford has spent her life playing by society's rules—working quietly as a secretary, keeping her opinions to herself, and hoping that patience will bring progress for women. But when a chance encounter at a suffragette rally awakens something fierce within her, Clara finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of protest, civil disobedience, and radical activism. As she navigates the growing tensions between respectability and rebellion, Clara discovers an unexpected ally in Oliver Dacre, a principled Liberal MP who risks his political career to support the cause of ...

A powerful work of biblical fiction that brings to life the most pivotal three days in human history through the eyes of those who witnessed them. When darkness falls over Jerusalem at the sixth hour, centurion Marcus and a diverse cast of witnesses find themselves at the center of events that will shake the foundations of the world. From the moment Jesus cries out "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" to the earthquake that splits rocks and tears the temple veil, from the opening of graves, to the rising of the dead, this narrative explores the crucifixion and resurrection from multiple ...

A road trip. A missing brother. A secret buried beneath the waves. When best friends Alex and Jake set out for a carefree road trip along the coast, they expected sun, freedom, and maybe a few bad diner meals. But everything changes when they pick up Emmy, a quiet girl with one desperate question—what happened to her brother, Leo? Her only clue is a faded photo and a cryptic online post pointing to a stretch of forgotten coastline. Against his better judgment, Alex agrees to help. Jake, of course, is thrilled—until their easygoing adventure collides with something darker: locals who lie...

When Alex and his best friend Jake set out for the adventure of a lifetime—a carefree road trip down the coast—they never expect to end up stranded in the sleepy seaside town of Seabreeze. With their van broken and their funds gone, they find part-time work at a café by the pier, where they meet Mia, a local girl whose charm and curiosity soon draw them into the town's secrets. An overheard conversation about a missing boy leads the trio into a decade-old mystery that still haunts Seabreeze. As they dig deeper, they uncover corruption, hidden dangers, mysterious persons determined to ...

In a world of constant change, pressure, and distraction, success at work depends less on talent and more on how we think, learn, and adapt. Rewire at Work reveals how attitude and neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself—combine to shape focus, resilience, and performance for employees, leaders, and sales professionals alike. Drawing on practical neuroscience and years of real-world observation, this book shows how small, repeated actions can transform habits, relationships, and results. You'll learn how to: Build focus and recover from distraction. Stay calm and confident ...