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Like the "Dark Continent" of Africa, the dark island of Madagascar holds many chilling secrets. One of them is a long-thought extinct species of dinosaurs living at the country's core. A massive earthquake rocks the mountain range within the Andringitra National Park. The splitting Earth reveals a network of tunnels, hidden away for millennia. Responding to the series of violent upheavals, a pack of hypersensitive predators flee their subterranean home; frenzied and hungry, they head for the surface.

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James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.

She swore she’d never trust him again. But now her life depends on it. Zara Khoury’s reputation and heart were nearly destroyed when Finn Novak betrayed her trust seven years ago. Now, a ruthless enemy has returned, implicating Zara in dangerous crimes she didn’t commit. With her life in danger and nowhere else to turn, she must place her safety in the hands of the one man she vowed never to trust again. Finn Novak’s life changed when faith opened his eyes to his past mistakes—especially the one that cost him Zara. Dedicated to hunting the same enemy, he finds himself pulled back ...

Elizabeth Bennett never imagined her own parents would force her to marry a virtual stranger. But when Mrs. Bennett accuses Fitzwilliam Darcy of compromising her daughter, that is exactly the outcome. Trapped in a seemingly loveless marriage and far from home, she grows suspicious of her new husband's heart and further, suspects he is hiding a great secret. Is there even a chance at love given the happenstance of their hasty marriage?

Less than three weeks ago, my life flipped on its axis. After infiltrating a world designed for men, my role in the brotherhood became more than I ever dared it could be. I had a mission: find out what happened to my best friend and destroy everyone who was involved with his disappearance. Falling for them was never the plan. After my worst nightmare became my reality, and the past I thought I'd escaped came knocking at our door, the feelings we shared became something far beyond anything I could have anticipated.

Ian Dunross, the current tai-pan of the illustrious yet financially troubled Struan empire, is racing to undo the damage his predecessor left behind and to once again stand on stable ground. And he’ll do whatever it takes—including striking a hard-fought deal with an American millionaire. But his rival, Quillan Gornt, has other plans. Suddenly caught in a dubious plot involving Soviet spies, Hong Kong’s criminal underground, and the hostile takeover of his company, Dunross holds nothing back in the fight for the Noble House.

The Pivot: SHIFT Ahead morning call is in an interview/panel format. Agents across the globe share their expert input on various real estate topics. Need more listings? Don't know how to throw events? Dealing with objections? No matter where you feel stuck, we have the solution. This mastermind prepares any real estate agent to be several steps ahead of a market shift.James Shaw started this community during the pandemic. After 5 years, the Pivot: SHIFT Ahead is composed by 123.000 real estate agents. Through playbooks, masterminds and events, Shaw provides a growth and accountability space ...

Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.

When Horus the Warmaster rebelled against the Emperor, the ensuing civil war nearly destroyed the Imperium. War raged across galaxy, pitting Astartes against their battle-brothers in a struggle where death was the only victor. But long before that, the Legions struggled with their identities and the demands of the Great Crusade. From battles with alien invaders to conflicts within a Legion, and even dealing with a wayward primarch, these stories show the battles fought as the Great Crusade draws to a close and the Horus Heresy begins....

The saga of a land from the time when the volcanic islands rose out of the sea to the decade in which they become the 50th state. Michener uses individuals' experiences to symbolize the struggle of the various races to establish themselves in the islands.

Even princesses have problems. That line doesn’t exactly invite sympathy, does it? I was a fairly ersatz princess anyway, although you should try convincing my mother of that. And when I ran away from my family, my tech-bro groom, my almost-Stanford degree, and our fabulous future and right back to my trailer-living, hard-hatted life? Even I couldn’t explain it to anybody’s satisfaction.

When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, Live from New York was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades.

Picture this: One drink, one look, and the best no-strings-attached night with a guy I met at the hotel bar. But then he comes out of the bathroom with a fake wedding ring on talking about not being able to stick around because he has carpool duty the next morning.

The battle with the Demon King was fierce, but in the end, Danny emerged victorious and alive. At least, he was alive until his teacher and ally, the elf-blood Lyra, stabbed him in the back, literally. Unbeknownst to those who wanted him dead, Danny had made prior arrangements to return should the worst happen. Though he’d expected the Demon King to be the one who killed him, the magic worked just as well when Lyra did the killing.

After years of mourning his late wife, Kross is finally ready to open his heart to love. There is only one man standing in the way of him having the freedom to love without worrying about looking over his shoulder. Fortunately, he happens to be in the right place at the right time. In order to live happily ever after with the woman who captivated him at first glance, this bad boy had to leave his past life of crime behind. Unfortunately, he has to resort to his old ways to ensure both their safety.

In a town built on second chances, her secrets may cost them everything. Hope Landing has been Jade Villanueva’s safe haven from her dangerous past, a place to nurture her new life and strengthen her faith. But anonymous threats prove that no past stays hidden forever. Former SEAL Deke Williams has plenty of scars—both inside and out—and a teenage son who needs more than he can give. Yet something in Jade’s quiet strength stirs Deke’s protective instincts. Drawn together by danger and guided by prayer, they discover that true courage comes from trusting each other—and God’s ...

Corrupted powers gather around the ancient mountaintop fortress of Middenheim, the City of the White Wolf. Danger has arisen, not at the embattled borders of the Empire, but at the beating heart itself. Only the noble Templar Knights of Ulric can drive out the darkness, but they will need unlikely help to do it. A lowly thief, a devout servant of Morr, and the Hammers of Ulric gather to defend the city. For if Middenheim falls, the Empire falls with it.

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.

When innkeeper Clementine "Clem" Harper's cozy Honey Hollow Inn is rocked by the kidnapping of newcomer and ex-cop Burt Kessler, she is suddenly drawn into a dark underground crime ring. Last seen searching for a crucial mob witness who has gone into hiding, Burt’s disappearance coincides with rumors of a money laundering operation infiltrating Maplewood. Now, this retired teacher turned amateur sleuth enlists the help of her gossipy best friend Mabel Pipkin, retired detective Finn Adler, and her clue-sniffing tabby cat, Evie, to solve the crime. Is the culprit Sam Riley, the handyman ...