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After uncovering a fresh wave of corruption within the ranks of Northumbria CID, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan was looking forward to an uneventful summer. But, when a young woman is shot dead on the remote army ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to investigate. Meanwhile, violent crimes are being committed across sites of historic importance in the North East, the perpetrator leaving only a graffitied symbol as their calling card. As the body count rises, Ryan and his team must unravel the mystery behind its meaning - before it's too late....

Fiona and Sasha have struck gold. Better than gold: a limited-edition Typhon DeLeon Vaultander™ doll. This molded lump of plastic is worth more than some planets. All they've got to do is find a nerd with deep pockets and they'll be set for life. And they know just the nerd.

"Honor is the true measure of a man." On this principle, I built a powerful empire, united disparate lands, and destroyed the greatest threat to our world. I died as a true warrior should: in battle. But instead of being granted a well-earned rest, I awoke on the border of a foreign kingdom, in the body of a noble-born outcast—with a noose around my neck.

When an abduction by cartel members along the Arizona border goes horribly wrong, Mitch Kearns is pulled away from his family ranch near Tucson to help track down the suspects. When it’s discovered that the captive is a high-level U.S. government official who holds the key to unlock codes for the Southwest power grid, Mitch and Dev are in a race against time to prevent a catastrophe from unfolding as they battle rival cartel members who each have their own stake in the game.

Love has no borders—hatred does. In a land torn by suspicion and violence, two young people from opposing worlds meet by chance and discover a love powerful enough to defy everything around them. BORDERLAND is a sweeping romantic thriller about devotion under fire, cultural conflict, and the courage it takes to love when love is forbidden. As tensions rise and families and communities close ranks, the couple’s relationship becomes dangerous—not only to themselves, but to everyone who stands in the path of their hearts. Blending emotional tenderness with creeping suspense, this ...

They were young. In the prime of life and recently married. And then, the diagnosis came. Cancer. George and Jason make arrangements to travel back to George’s home state of Vermont so he may pass away in the town where he grew up, but a terrible storm diverts the couple into the gates of an out-of-the-way hotel called Borderland. Sure, the employees are well-dressed and polite. Sure, the food and entertainment are old-time fare. But it’s all a schtick, right?

"Only those who are ready to defend their people are worthy of power." With this in mind, I continue to develop my settlement, transforming a remote village into a stronghold of civilization in the Borderlands. But in a world where aristocrats view commoners as nothing more than a resource, and...

Kim and Julian try to adjust to their new home, but reminders of the previous owners are many. For Kim, it's difficult not to fixate on the mysterious disappearance of the house's last tenants and she quickly grows obsessed with learning more about them. All the while, the house's quirks and flaws become more than just an annoyance. They're becoming frightening. The strange door in the basement, which had been wallpapered over so as to keep it hidden, has opened of its own accord.

Keep on the Borderlands was one of the very first D&D adventures, so seasoned gamers remember this product from their early days, and newer gamers will recognize it from the 25th anniversary rerelease. Greyhawk novels are based on the classic D&D modules from this world and provide listeners with the same kind of feeling that they get playing classic D&D modules.

Anna Reid combines research and her own experiences to chart Ukraine's tragic past. Talking to peasants and politicians, rabbis and racketeers, dissidents and paramilitaries, survivors of Stalin's famine and of Nazi labor camps, she reveals the layers of myth and propaganda that wrap this divided land. From the Polish churches of Lviv, to the coal mines of the Russian-speaking Donbass, from the Galician shtetlech to the Tatar shantytowns of Crimea, the book explores Ukraine's struggle to build itself a national identity.

Lukas Aguilar used to think he knew everything. Mainly because he believed only what he could prove for himself. No gods, fate, or any such nonsense for him. But that seems like a lifetime ago. Because when an earthquake destroyed his earthly home, he suddenly found himself in a dark dungeon world where gods and monsters are all too real—and supreme goddess Inanna had taken up residence in his mind. Upon learning the rules of his new existence—levels, skills, abilities—Lukas fought his way from victory to victory. That is, until he came up against an anomaly that got him killed.

It was the end of World War II. FDR's New Deal had redefined American politics. Taxes were at an all-time high. The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had created a fear of total annihilation. The rise of secret government agencies and sanctions on business had many watching their backs. America's sense of freedom was diminishing... and many were desperate to take that freedom back.

Jono, a city-born Indigenous teenager, is trying to figure out who he really is. Life in Brisbane hasn’t exactly made him feel connected to his Country or community. Luckily, he’s got his best friend, Jenny, who has been by his side through their hectic days at St Lucia Private. After graduating, Jono and Jenny score gigs at the Aboriginal Performing Arts Centre and an incredible opportunity comes knocking – interning with a documentary crew. Their mission? To promote a big government mining project in the wild western Queensland desert.

Lord Guardian Agni Kazirian returns from conquest a hero, celebrated, feared, and dangerously unstable. Beneath his commander's poise lies a darker force coiling through his veins, one tied to the lost myths of a ruined city and an ancient spirit that speaks in madness and blood. As his power grows, so too does the question: is Agni Solantia’s greatest protector, or its greatest threat? Duchess Sara Ristana, his betrothed, is thrust into a brutal game of masks and daggers. Promised to unite East and West, she must decide where her loyalty lies.

The task of implementing an effective American policy and cementing Afghan rule is hampered by what Isby sees as separate but overlapping conflicts between terrorism, narcotics, and regional rivalries, each presenting separate yet equally challenging issues to resolve. This book provides the road map to overcoming these obstacles and finding a way forward for the U.S. and the Afghan nation.

"Power is given to those who are willing to accept responsibility." My village expands, my men master martial arts, and my magic grows ever stronger. But my enemies are also hard at work—an interrogator spreading false accusations, a monster hunting down the innocent, and a highborn countess who wants my head.

This audio study guide for Borderlands / La Frontera by Gloria Anzaldúa includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as the intersectionality of Chicana, feminist, and queer identities; identity as language; and writing as performance. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

Is there hope for spouses of BPD? Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting information? It’s time for insight from others who have already faced borderline personality disorder before you. And wouldn’t you love a book written in non-clinical, compassionate language by someone who has been in your shoes rather than a clinician writing to impress other clinicians? Married to Borderline Personality Disorder is the first book entirely centered around unfiltered accounts from spouses of BPD. To add even more perspective, you’ll also hear from those with BPD. You’ll find yourself shouting out ...

Greetings, Vault Hunters! Celebrate the history of Borderlands by catching a ride down memory lane, podcast style! Echoes from the Borderlands explores the iconic Borderlands franchise through conversations with the writers, developers, artists, and many others who were instrumental in its creation and success. Keep an eye (or an ear?) out for familiar faces, such as Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox Entertainment, Anthony Burch, lead writer of some of your favorite Borderlands titles, and many more.

While on a fishing trip two men discover the ruins of an old house perched on the very edge of a cliff. In the ruins they discover an old manuscript that seems to suggest the house was once involved in something super natural, and horrific.