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Twelve six-year-olds and their three adult chaperones head into the woods on a camping trip. None of them make it out alive. The Laws of the Skies tells the harrowing story of those days in the woods, of illness and accidents, and of a murderous child.

Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of listeners, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding, and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defense.

I’m not the type of girl who picks up a man on a rooftop bar — not the type who lets a man’s hands roam my body, discovering I have no panties on, never the girl who has hours’ worth of o’s from a smoking-hot one-night stand. But Dominick makes it so easy to say yes. His body, his moves, and his oh-so-wicked tongue have me saying it over and over again. Yes, please. Yes, more. Yes, right there. He worships every inch of my body, and I’m still sore the next morning when I meet him again.

Introduction If you come across any special trait of meanness or stupidity . . . you must be careful not to let it annoy or distress you, but to look upon it merely as an addition to your knowledge—a new fact to be considered in studying the character of humanity. Your attitude towards it will be that of the mineralogist who stumbles upon a very characteristic specimen of a mineral. —Arthur Schopenhauer

Every ten years, for the past 30 years, a dozen clergymen are killed, brutally murdered in twisted scenes emulating the deaths of Jesus and his disciples. Now, "The Martyr Maker" has set his mark on New York City. 30 years. 36 priests butchered. His bloodiest masterpiece is yet to come.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

Not every danger comes in the form of a mega-threat like a Titan. Some predators are a lot cozier...more personal. When one such creature threatens an independent tutor, Harry Dresden must shake off the blood and dirt of his most recent battles and rise to the occasion, even when it turns out that the new predator is far more dangerous and connected than first appearances would suggest.

Synthesizing the work of thinkers including Freud, Diderot, Nietzsche, and Einstein, delineating the enticing strategies of characters throughout history, The Art of Seduction is a comprehensive guide to getting what we want - any way we can. Controversial but never dull, timeless and up-to-date, it's destined to be Greene's next best seller.

Terrorist cells continue their vicious attacks on the United States, using the zombie virus to bring devastation to New York City, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. Chuck McCain and his elite squad of federal agents battle terrorists and zombies in this fast moving, action-packed third volume to the Zombie Terror War Series. Even though McCain is reeling from a heart-wrenching personal loss, he has to focus on stopping the evil that would destro America.

Rayden Black Wolf walked out on Jazmine ten years ago. When they are unexpectedly reunited, Jazmine is stunned by the version of Rayden she meets. Now widowed, Rayden is a shadow of her former self, leaving Jazmine to wonder if she’ll ever let her in again. Then Jazmine meets Dakota, a troubled young woman who, much like her close friend Cody, has had a rough start to life. Trapping herself in loveless relationships, Dakota has kept herself closed off, caring about no one but herself. After getting herself into more trouble than she meant to, she connects with Jazmine and they find ...

In a town filled with memories, can love heal the wounds of the past and offer a second chance at forever? Haunted by the scars of childhood betrayal, KC Gates had learned one painful truth—crying for help meant nothing if no one cared enough to listen. When she once sought refuge in a teacher’s kindness, her plea was ignored, shattering her heart all over again. Determined to be the voice she never had, she became a teacher herself, vowing to stand as a fierce protector for victims of abuse. Returning to her hometown in rural West Texas, KC embraced life as a traveling substitute ...

All Pete Townsend wanted was to spend his third Christmas holiday with his gorgeous wife Melanie quiet and alone for once. It had been a crazy year for the couple, having spent half of it openly exploring Melanie’s wild side and the second half reeling from the consequences. When Pete’s dad invites them to visit him in Chicago for the holiday, Pete’s plans for peace and quiet are flipped on their head. Once again, he finds himself taking a back seat to the unbridled animal inside his wife, unleashed in no small part by his own father, and he is forced to choose whether to fight or ...

Alexandria Anastasia King, aka Alex, is a woman with new-found wealth, freedom and a mission in life. A bad marriage and the murder of a friend put her on the path to make things right in the world…in her own, unique way. With friend and mentor Jack Sterling, ex-intelligence operative, they establish KING Consulting. It’s an enterprise she describes as, ‘a business people tend not to talk about, but everybody wishes they had on speed dial’. Under Jack’s guidance she learns hand-to-hand combat, firearms and knife skills, preferring a Heckler and Koch .45 and KA-BAR combat knife.

Send us a text In this insightful episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas converses with Zach Dougherty, an attorney at 3i Law in Colorado, who brings a unique blend of expertise in transactional corporate, real estate law, and a niche specialization in drone law. Dougherty shares his journey of integrating his lifelong passion for aviation into his legal practice, focusing on the dynamic and rapidly evolving sector of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. He discusses the challenges and opportunities within drone law, highlighting the regulatory hurdles at both ...

Xero is an expert smuggler. As the ruler of the Tucson Exiles, she hustles supplies for the government and then pumps the desert full of illegal designer drugs on the sly. Catastrophe looms when Yuma goes kaboom, and Trina's cure is destroyed along with it. All that remains is a complicated web spun from Xero's biggest demons: money, germs, and drugs. As she struggles to dig up some Ketacillin, one thought stays with her: Who do you have to kill to get some soap and a hot shower?

We discuss all things legal, looking at the future of legal services in Saskatchewan, as well as across Canada. We cover topics of interest that will inform and hopefully equip both Lawyers and Students of Law across Canada in the public interest.

This is a practical guide for young adults transitioning into adulthood. It covers many essential topics, including understanding credit scores, managing debt, navigating legal issues, making informed health decisions, and preparing for the professional world. The book demystifies complex concepts like credit, debt, and legal matters, making them easy to understand for a teenager. This book also provides insights into the medical field, differentiates roles in the professional world like accountants and CPAs, and introduces basic knowledge of cryptocurrencies.