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It is June 1940. The war against Hitler’s forces is raging. And the tide is turning against the British. In this hour of despair, Prime Minister Winston Churchill receives a mysterious letter from an even more mysterious woman, offering a Faustian bargain and a promise of victory. But if Churchill accepts, will he be condemning his nation’s very soul?

Mark Slouka’s novel begins with the child of Czech immigrants to the US, now living in New York, who has been brought up on the folklore of his parents’ homeland. As an adult he becomes aware that he has no knowledge of his parents during the Nazi occupation of Prague. He makes a journey back to Czechoslovakia and it is only then that he discovers their part in the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the notorious ‘butcher of Prague’ and begins to understand his mother Ivana’s unhappiness.

A powerfully romantic novel about a son's attempt to understand his mother's past leads him to a tragic love affair and the heroic story of the assassination of a high ranking Nazi by the Czech resistance.

The narrator, the American born son of Czech immigrants living in New York, grows up in an atmosphere haunted by fragments of the past. As an adult he travels to Prague to uncover secrets.

The word "purpose" is big. Very big. And heavy. It carries the weight of a lifetime of work and struggle; the weight of legacy, and the mass of days spent not doing something else. It's something we all grapple with at some point-some of us find our purpose, others spend a lifetime searching. A lucky few grow to realize they've been working their purpose all along. Often, fulfilling your purpose requires some kind of change - career, lifestyle, habits, family - and what then? Are we selfish for the upheaval, or are we fulfilling destiny? Once we know our purpose, how do we pursue it?

For fans of Laura Dave and Rebecca Makkai, a “gripping, engaging novel” (Vogue) that maps the extremes to which a family will go in order to protect their own. No one appears more surprised than Hailey Gelman when she comes under suspicion for the murder of her soon-to-be ex-husband Jonah...

LIDAR—Light Detection and Ranging—is no longer confined to the realm of specialized scientific research. It has become a transformative technology that quietly yet profoundly shapes how we observe, navigate, and understand the world around us. In this eBook, we have explored the rich history, theoretical foundations, technical advancements, and growing applications of LIDAR in a variety of domains, ranging from autonomous vehicles and environmental monitoring to archaeology, space exploration, and smart infrastructure. We traced its evolution from early concepts of optical ranging to ...

Let's cut to the chase. Most business owners like you are already stretched for time. You need to ensure that any time, money and energy you put into marketing is going to create revenue. So what if you could design a social media and digital strategy that positions you online as an expert in your industry with small and consistent steps that create a real impact? Visible shows you how you can use social media for your business gain. You will learn how you can strategically spend a small amount of time on social media to create visibility, impact and revenue.

 How to Love the Universe is a new kind of science writing by an author truly enamored of the world around him. In 10 short chapters of lyrical prose - each one an ode to a breathtaking realm of discovery - Stefan Klein uses everyday objects and events as a springboard to meditate on the beauty of the underlying science.   

For centuries, the supernatural has captivated human curiosity, with ghosts standing as central figures in the mystery of the unknown. From ancient folklore to modern paranormal investigations, belief in ghosts reflects a profound quest to understand what lies beyond death and to find meaning in what we cannot explain. This book delves into the expansive world of ghosts, exploring their cultural origins, the stories and phenomena associated with them, and the wide-ranging beliefs that have emerged over time. Each chapter takes the reader on a journey through haunted locations, the role of ...

On our 100TH EPISODE Caroline and Lusi meet Jason Lee from the uk as they explore gender inclusive healthcare, Jason’s transition, Alzheimer’s, being visible in a dangerous world, and a special throwback clip from the original original first ever episode of the trans narrative podcast. "Jason Lee, a fully medically transitioned trans man, has overcome a life of hate crimes and transphobia. He realized his male identity at age 5 and began his transition in 2001. Jason has made significant contributions to the trans community, including being the first trans person to legally marry in the UK...

Welcome to your podcast all about Intellectual Property (IP) Management and our next big AI experiment. In a world where ideas and innovation can make the difference between success and failure, effective management of intellectual property is critical. We’re excited to announce that IP Management Voice now features two distinct series to cater to your diverse needs: 🔵IP Expert Series 🟢Personal Growth Series 📌 Why IP Management? Intellectual property includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets - all valuable resources for companies wishing to protect and maximise ...