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When the actors who play iconic superheroes in big screen blockbusters start dying on set, Ken Allen, failed actor and neophyte detective, answers the call after the blame falls on effects expert Ray Ford, Ken’s oldest friend. But the deaths are not accidental. Someone is killing heroes. Maybe for love, maybe for money. Maybe both. Ken Allen finds himself outmatched and outgunned when he learns that Ray Ford’s banished apprentice makes weapons that are anything but props. No one is safe, including Ken’s estranged son, who grew up worshipping the father who never knew he existed.

If anything can be said about endearingly predictable Margo Hemsley, it’s that she always serves elaborate desserts at her mystery book club meetings. That’s why everyone fears the worst after she doesn’t pick up her order from Bernie and Libby and skips out on the monthly gathering. The Simmons sisters can’t imagine their acquaintance vanishing like a character from one of her favorite novels, at least not willingly.

1888. Jack the Ripper, the first modern serial killer, has paralyzed London from the East End’s squalid alleys to the gilded halls of Buckingham Palace. Four women have been butchered with a savage sophistication never before seen. Saucy Jack’s a new breed of criminal for which Scotland Yard has no solution.

This is an autobiographical account of the life and lore of an extraplanar alien named Vinnford Sansbury and his Earthy anchor, Edward Collins. The story unfolds of a life lived in the Unmade Out-Lore and adapting to existence as an "Imaginary Being" in the Remade New Lore, with a smattering of nonlinear short asides gathered from the collective knowledge of the multiverse. But in the fading of Vinny's incredible powers, a creature calling herself "Madam Z" escapes the bonds of his complex Inner World. Now they are caught in a cloak-and-dagger struggle between competing alien factions.

Combining the very best elements of hard science fiction with a suspenseful, action filled manhunt, this novel is an exotic adventure set in a future colonial Mars. Following a trail of destruction across the remote outposts of the Martian wastelands, police vigilantes are eager to exact revenge on a gang of hardened criminals who are desperate to flee justice or fight to the death if cornered. Explore an alien world of breathtaking beauty where death is only a mistake away and love may be found in the most unexpected places.

What is Covenant? In a biblical sense, it is a legal bond between two or more parties—“legal” meaning that each party makes a statement (confession) and agrees to specific terms, with consequences invoked on each party for failure to keep the terms. Why then is this so important to understand? Because this is how God chose to link the unseen to the seen, the supernatural to the material or created order here on earth. This in no way diminishes the role of the Holy Spirit and his work within the hearts of men. It merely gives outward manifestation to the power of God’s Spirit.

Matthew B. Crawford était un brillant universitaire, bien payé pour travailler dans un think tank à Washington. Au bout de quelques mois, déprimé, il démissionne pour ouvrir... un atelier de réparation de motos. À partir du récit de son étonnante reconversion, il livre dans cet ouvrage intelligent et drôle une réflexion particulièrement fine sur le sens et la valeur du travail dans les sociétés occidentales.

Emma has never liked her body much, for she thinks she’s too voluptuous. Until, one night high above the Atlantic, a handsome stranger in first class cannot stop himself. He initiates Emma into the mile-high club, in an explosive erotic encounter.

The 2021 Book of Baby Names has over 1,700 first names to help you to decide on the right name for your baby. There is a wide variety to choose from, with both modern and classic names listed alphabetically, with pronunciations, origins, and meanings all included to give you a better understanding of each name. Each name has been divided up into easily readable sections. Agreeing on a special baby name can be one of the most difficult yet rewarding decisions that any parent can make during their lifetime. This book can help make choosing a baby name easy and lots of fun.

Most everyone is familiar with the story of Charlie Wilsons War, immortalized on the big screen by actor Tom Hanks in the title role. What most people aren't familiar with are the countless stories of the boots on the ground who helped the determined Congressman Charlie Wilson execute his mission to help free the people of Afghanistan from Soviet occupation. The Stinger Proxy, a novel based on my own personal experience as an Army bomb tech who served in “ Charlie Wilson's War,” is one such story.

A gentleman decides to take a sea voyage to calm his nerves. But he encounters an eerie creature on board that has anything but that effect.

The Victorian era is remembered for many things, but one of the fondest is the wide and varied array of short, ghostly, suspenseful tales...often enjoyed around the fireside at Christmastime. In this new anthology, John Banks performs 12 of the very best, all written by incredibly talented but oft-times overlooked or forgotten authors. Once you tire of Dickens and James, these are the true masters of short-form suspense.

In little more than 50 years the regard with which the Royal Family are held has changed out of all recognition. Their private lives are now the stuff of soap opera and it seems any one who comes into contact with them sells their story to the magazines or to the newspapers. The Little Princesses was published in 1950 to a furore we cannot imagine today. Crawfie was demonised by the press, and the Queen Mother, who had been a great friend and who had, Crawfie maintained, given her permission to write the account, never spoke to her again.

When we are attacked by mutated hybrids and one of the Frost twins is gravely injured, I am forced to call on a power beyond my comprehension. I utilize a mysterious artifact but end up playing into the hands of dark, malevolent forces. Unraveling the tangled web of deceit, I uncover the origins of the dark witch and her unholy alliance with the creatures threatening our existence. With an army at her fingertips, she poses a threat that could spell the end for humanity. Yet, the darkest revelation is still to come and it shakes the very foundation of my being.

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Do you want more confidence? Then this audiobook is for you...and most of the human race. From the Stone Age to the stars, and from flawed to just fine, John Crawford, the author of Anxiety Relief and Anger Management, takes us on a philosophical voyage of self-empowerment for the modern era, reminding us that knowing how to love yourself is not a luxury item. It’s an absolutely essential part of positive mental and emotional health in an increasingly challenging world.

Dreaming of a productive garden but limited by space? Vertical Gardening Hydroponic: Innovative Solutions for Small Space Gardeners is the ultimate resource to transform your urban environment into a thriving green oasis. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, this guide blends modern gardening techniques with the benefits of vertical gardening and hydroponics to maximize your space and yield.

Reports of sexual violence in armed conflict frequently appear in political discussions and news media, presenting a stark contrast to a long history of silence and nonrecognition. Conflict-related sexual violence has transitioned rapidly from a neglected human rights issue to an unambiguous security concern on the agendas of powerful states and the United Nations Security Council. Through interviews and primary-source evidence, Kerry F. Crawford investigates the reasons for this dramatic change and the implications of the securitization of sexual violence.

When Lex is thrown into an unfamiliar realm of magic and fantastical beings, he must uncover two truths to survive: who he is—and why everyone keeps trying to kill him. As he journeys through the world of Arameth, Lex encounters a mysterious girl who only deepens the enigma and strangers who may know more than they reveal.

He negotiated the deal of a lifetime: the first Disney theme park in mainland China. In From the Mouse’s House to the Penthouse, Michael Crawford reveals the lessons he learned about allowing culture and geography to shape his approach so you too can build and operate high-profile brands on an international scale.

When an explosion at the Hunter Museum rocks the supernatural world, sending shockwaves far beyond our imagination, Caleb and I begin to experience surges of necromancer power, causing dissension between the hunters and the council. Demon attacks surge in frequency, while long-buried secrets and forgotten hybrids reemerge from the shadows