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Although scholars have long recognized that local American parties play an important role in elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As Small Power shows, local party leaders influence the electoral process in myriad ways. Drawing from a survey of over 850 Democratic and Republican local party chairs, a nationally representative sample of voters, and dozens of in-depth interviews, the authors describe how parties are organized, who party chairs are, and how they serve the party.

In the wake of her mother's passing, Mary is left grappling with grief and a burning desire for answers about her ancestry. From dusty archives to modern-day DNA testing, Mary’s relentless pursuit of her heritage unveils shocking revelations that redefine her understanding of herself. Yet, amidst the exhilarating chase for answers, she discovers that some mysteries may be best left unsolved. Meanwhile, Maya, Fay, Alex, and Noah find themselves abruptly torn from the past and thrust into the excitement and bright lights of 1950s London. However, their happiness is short-lived.

Viria es la tierra de los hombres; Gineyka, la de las mujeres. Las diferencias entre ambas naciones son notables. En Viria, los hermanos Lavalle tienen la vida aparentemente resuelta, Neith Sinagra malvive en unas calles hostiles y Arabella Medici intenta salir adelante sin contraer matrimonio. En Gineyka, Saroi Burgoa se prepara para ser adoptado mientras su hermana, Irati, se convierte en una inventora con un porvenir brillante... Al contrario que Eider Haizea, que por su ceguera sabe que a ojos de todos carece de futuro.

This is the story of how, in Titanic's loss, 1500 souls were sacrificed to the "settled science" and "scientific consensus" of marine engineering. It is also the story of how the US and British loss enquiries were shaped by party politics, corrupted by corrupt politicians and the Marconi Scandal, tainted by the politics of Irish Home Rule, and - finally - salvaged by Oliver Wendell Holmes and the US Supreme Court, and by Lord Mersey's judgement in the Board of Trade Enquiry and the subsequent International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

Baby, du bist in für eine Fahrt. Wenn Cami doch nur wüsste, worauf sie sich da eingelassen hat. Nicht, dass ich sie belehren würde, schließlich bin ich für den Spaß zuständig. Und wir werden Spaß haben. Jede Menge. Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass Spencer und ich uns eine Frau teilen, doch ich will ja nicht gleich mit der Tür ins Haus fallen.

¿Alguna vez has sentido que, a pesar de todo lo que has logrado, todavía te falta algo? ¿Que hay un potencial dentro de ti que no has descubierto? Este libro no es solo un manual, sino una invitación a desenterrar esa fuerza que puede transformar por completo tu forma de pensar y el rumbo de tu vida. Destinado a quienes quieren desprenderse de dudas, miedos y límites autoimpuestos, te guiará con reflexiones profundas y un enfoque práctico para reprogramar tu pensamiento, superar obstáculos que te han frenado, y construir una realidad donde tus sueños se conviertan en metas ...

The first short story - "The Tomb of Sara" - was written by English navy officer, and writer, Frederick George Loring. It was one of the very first stories from the last century featuring a lady vampire. The feminine element represents the connection with "Luella Miller" by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. The inhabitant of a haunted house sucks life out of everyone who gets interested in her - and the atmosphere gets denser throughout the story.

LET THEM GO AND WIN: The Key to Effortless Success If you have to force something, it’s not meant for you. We’ve been led to believe that success demands struggle, sacrifice, and endless hustle. But what if everything you were taught was wrong? In this book, you’ll uncover a transformative truth: true winners don’t chase—they attract. You’ll learn how to: Let go of people, situations, and opportunities that limit your growth. Stop wearing yourself out trying to prove your worth to others. Channel your energy into what truly matters, and see results with ease. Cultivate a success...

Embark on a thrilling fourth adventure in the best-selling, prize-winning Adventures on Trains series - Danger in Dead Man's Pass, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, as Harrison Beck investigates an ancient family curse high in the German mountains. A mysterious letter from an old friend asks...

"Make Money with AI" plunges you into the revolution that’s transforming how we create, market, and automate online ventures. Written in a friendly tone, packed with actionable ideas and a splash of humor, this book proves that artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech giants or lab-coated scientists—it’s for anyone bold enough to seize the opportunity. Imagine writing faster than ever without sacrificing quality, thanks to smart writing assistants. Picture automating your marketing campaigns and admin tasks to free up your creative energy. Or launching an e-commerce business that...

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker—Badass Santa. Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.

Marte, 2628. Olympus es una gran corporación que se extiende por la galaxia y divide a la sociedad en trece Servicios basados en las funciones de los antiguos dioses olímpicos. Asha es una hades y lleva toda la vida rodeada de muerte. Ianthe es una deméter y lleva toda la...

It's been 70 years since the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) War. During that time mankind's greatest programming - the AI - multiplied themselves on the internet and on any server they could find. They were able to modify and enhance their abilities far beyond human comprehension. Modern-day AI are capable of thinking on their own, making decisions, and can even feel emotion.

Giving a ride to a teenage girl hitchhiking in the middle of nowhere can be a bad idea, especially if they slip into the back seat unseen - because they're a lost and troubled spirit condemned to wander the lonely roads forever. Teenagers like Rachael can be obsessive, angry, and unreasonable, and they'll fall in love in a heartbeat. Being dead doesn't make any difference. Darren and Jean Madden should never have opened the car doors that night when their station wagon mysteriously broke down.

The greatest astronomical discovery in history was hidden away… to keep humanity from descending into panic. An astronomer discovers a rogue star entering the solar system—and is murdered to keep it secret. Now the sky itself is beginning to change. Half a world away in rural Australia, Storm Elliott is approached by a scientist hoping to make use of his extraordinary memory. At the same time, strange disturbances ripple across the planet: meteor strikes, unexplained seismic events, and a sky that no longer behaves as it should. As governments tighten control and society fractures under...

Gloria Larsen knows only three things about her birth mother: she was over forty, she lived in Rosewood, Nebraska, and she was accused of murder in 1974. When Gloria is offered a job as newspaper editor in the small town, she jumps at the opportunity to discover the identity of her birth mother. Digging into the past, she finds a story of the disappearance of a judge's wife and four friends accused of murder. Gloria tracks the now-elderly women to an assisted-living facility. This is Gloria’s chance to write the story of a lifetime and finally know her heritage. Even if she can't learn ...

The world as Irvin knew it had blinked out of existence. Nothing of humanity had survived the cataclysmic "end of days." While the threat of complete destruction darkened the skies, Irvin struggled below. Minute by minute, he strove to come to terms with his loss of identity and feelings of isolation. His only companions and protection were from a small group of cyborgs, and his only hope was to adjust to his new reality and to wait for his family's promised return.

Board the California Comet and help Harrison Beck to solve another heart-stopping mystery in the second Adventures on Trains story, Kidnap on the California Comet, from bestselling authors M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman. 'Slick and super-satisfying' - Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I am...

Ivy de Dione ha sabido siempre que su destino era casarse para poder reinar y ahora, por fin, va a conocer a su prometido. Sin embargo, cuando el príncipe Fausto de Granth llega a las costas de su nuevo reino, no encuentra el lugar tranquilo que esperaba. Dione es en realidad una jaula, y sus barrotes se componen de secretos e intrigas por doquier. Mientras tanto, Marabilia se prepara para la Cumbre, el gran acontecimiento político que reúne a los regentes de los ocho reinos y que podría cambiar las vidas de todos.

Freed from OCD is an impressive account and exhaustive study of living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for 10 years. Dr. George Shank gives clarity to its destructiveness of life with family, friends, and colleagues. The story follows his OCD from its inception, to his becoming housebound, to its demise and the freedom that followed. His wife, Joyce, then gives an account of living and suffering with him, conveying the bond that kept them together amid the traumatic years.