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A riveting investigation into how a restive region of China became the site of a nightmare Orwellian social experiment—the definitive police state—and the global technology giants that made it possible Blocked from facts and truth, under constant surveillance, surrounded by a hostile alien...

#1 New York Times bestseller “Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of...

An all-new Stormlight Archive novella, Edgedancer, is the crown jewel of Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection, the first audiobook of short fiction by number New York Times best-selling author Brandon Sanderson.

My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can. I’m drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I’ve got a temper.

1958. Perfect, Washington. Monsters have arrived. But does the sightings of flying saucers over the small town have something to do with the sudden appearance of the terrifying creatures?

The behind-the-scenes story of the rise and reign of the world's strangest and most elusive tyrant, Kim Jong Un, by the journalist with the best connections and insights into the bizarrely dangerous world of North Korea. Since his birth in 1984, Kim Jong Un has been swaddled in myth and...

Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.

When Jerry returned to his hometown of Perfect, he was upset to learn that the local bowling alley, where his father had worked and where he spent time as a child, was gone. Asking friends what had happened, Jerry discovered that in a town like Perfect, everyone has a story to tell, even if they are all different.

Some truths can do more harm than good. This is what Isa comes to believe at the tender age of nine, when she first has a dream about kissing a girl - an act that would never be acceptable to her family. By her late 20s, Isa has left her hometown in South Texas, so that her conservative family won't discover that she’s gay, and immersed herself in the workaholic routine of law school.

Spence Taylor was a highly-recruited Division-I pitching prospect back in 1991. Having committed to play baseball at a major university in a Power-5 conference, he once had a future that was full of promise. Unfortunately, the evening that followed his last day of class changed his life forever. Set in 2003, “immaKulate” opens in a rundown trailer on the southwestern side of Jackson, Mississippi. Spence, now a 30 year-old alcoholic, is depressed, suicidal, and terrorized by hallucinations in the form of random appearances from a well-dressed stranger. The apparition he “perceives,” ...

Discover & Enjoy America’s Past Like Never Before with An Immersive, Entertaining Journey into United States Early History! Step back into enchanting, early America & bring your family, friends, & history buffs on a thrilling adventure: the first European explorers to the United States birth! Much more than a game—it’s an interactive experience that blends entertainment, education, hilarity & healthy, friendly competition. You’ll Love: 1. 776+ Engaging, Entertaining Questions – Packed with hundreds of multiple-choice questions & long, intriguing, interesting fact filled, often ...

Penelope Primrose has worked tirelessly to create her picket-fence bliss. After dreaming of a beautiful home and an idyllic small-town lifestyle, the would-be Southern belle perfected impeccable grooming and manners to land her childhood sweetheart. But her visions of a rapid ascent up the social ladder shatter when she finds her ideal husband with another woman. Thrown into a divorce-driven spin and desperate to reinvent herself, the plucky Alabamian is totally confused by the chemistry she feels with the motorcycle-riding, guitar-playing cowboy next door.

It's the most wonderful time of year in Perfect, WA. Christmas. Although, in Perfect, things are never really... perfect.

What if the story of America could be found in a single, unique suburb? In A More Perfect Place, author and lifelong resident Tom Dobrez invites you to discover the extraordinary history of Flossmoor, Illinois—a town that embodies the nation’s complex and inspiring journey. As Flossmoor celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dobrez takes readers on an intimate and revealing tour of a place that is more than just a collection of houses and streets.

Summer was dying in Perfect. But boys will be boys and Jimmy Becker discovers something in the woods just beyond town, unwittingly unleashing something upon his hometown. But it was not the first time, and the town of Perfect was being watched by a group that was as old as recorded history, a group that sends someone in the take care of the problem, someone only known as Hunter.

The tenth month in the small town of Perfect, WA. Falling leaves. Pumpkins. Halloween.

The 'perfect' run, when you are in a full flow and feeling totally unstoppable, can be elusive, but this practical expert guide, written by celebrated Runner's World writer Mackenzie Havey, will ensure you find it time and time again and in the process transform your running performances.

For most of the 20th century, the American founding has been presented as a struggle between social classes over issues arising primarily within, rather than outside, the United States. But in recent years, new scholarship has instead turned to the international history of the American union to interpret both the causes and the consequences of the US Constitution. Max M. Edling argues that the Constitution was created to defend US territorial integrity and the national interest from competitors in the western borderlands and on the Atlantic Ocean.

Embark on the ultimate Texas RV camping adventure with The Ultimate RV Camping Guide to Texas State Parks! Discover insider tips, essential skills, and hidden gems as you navigate the diverse landscape of Texas's state parks. Plan Your Texas State Park RV Adventure and learn how to maximize comfort and convenience in your RV. From exploring activities and attractions to family-friendly camping, this guide provides everything you need for an unforgettable experience. Dive into the rules, regulations, and safety precautions of RV camping, while also building community and embracing the social...

Their ambitions, intrigues, and jealousies shaped the birth of our nation, but they overcame their foibles and imperfections to throw off the chains of tyranny and form a more perfect union. We think of them now as faces on money or statues on pedestals, and, as Burns shows here in luminous prose, thats exactly what they wanted to be. They all possessed astonishing brilliance, expansive egos, and more than just a little vanity.