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Only minutes after Abbie Elliot and her three best friends step off of a private helicopter, they enter the most luxurious, sumptuous, sensually pampering hotel they have ever been to. Their lavish presidential suite overlooks Monte Carlo, and they surrender: to the sun and pool, to the sashimi and sake, to the Bruno Paillard champagne. For four days they're free to live someone else's life. But In the morning's harsh light, Abbie awakens on a yacht, surrounded by police....

Before the Karma Sutra, there was The Nookienomicon, a book so insidious that it brought more than mere titillation.... It brought terror! Follow the path of madness wrought by this dreadful tome from the Hyborian Age to the present day as it spreads its influence, and its tentacles, throughout history. Join Kolon the Barbarian, Annie Mater, the insufferable Professor Feeley, and a host of other bungling characters as they strive to halt the influence of the book and the abominations it summons.

From a funeral procession in Asia, to an ancestral estate deep in the heart of a vaguely Victorian forest, to a carriage accident in the vast universe of The Runelords, Unnatural Worlds takes listeners on a journey to the far side of the imagination. Funny, heartbreaking, frightening, but most importantly, memorable, the original stories in this anthology go places few writers dare reach. Unnatural Worlds marks the perfect start to the brand-new Fiction River anthology series.

Near the close of the Cold War era, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency used a highly placed mole within Taiwan's nuclear weapons program to halt the project just as it had accumulated enough plutonium to build a small arsenal of atomic bombs. Crossing the Red Line provides a first-hand account of how the CIA whisked its spy out of Taiwan and shut down the project in 1988. The U.S. had once tacitly supported the nuclear efforts of its Cold War allies -- Taiwan, Israel and South Africa -- all pariah states with hostile enemies on their borders. Yet decades later, America switched its ...

So often we want to make big changes in our lives, but lack the resolve to see them through. It seems we just can't summon the necessary willpower to take on these huge challenges - saving money, quitting smoking, increasing productivity, getting a promotion or pay rise, or losing weight. But here's the secret: willpower is not the answer.

Reliquary is an anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy short stories on the theme of relics. Authors were invited to interpret the term "relic" in whatever way made sense to them, resulting in an exciting and eclectic mix of stories. Some key definition included: Container for storing holy artifacts. Or unholy ones. A small box with hinged lid suitable for hiding demons from the past. Crate, trunk or case. Usually with baggage. The last place you'll ever look. This is the second anthology from the Hourlings, a writing group based in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

Live One Life is an eye-opening and heart-touching book. Anyone struggling with traumas or addictions can benefit from the honesty, humility, and hope given in this inspiring listen. Change is an inside job and you must start with yourself because, “If nothing changes…nothing changes”. Through proven solutions, David empowers you to overcome your challenges.

The Forged Coupon is a novella in two parts by Leo Tolstoy. Though he first conceived of the story in the late 1890s, he did not begin writing it until 1902. After struggling for several years, he finally completed the story in 1904; however, it was not published until some of Tolstoy's shorter works were collected and anthologized after his death in 1910.

From the best-selling authors who taught the world how to have Crucial Conversations comes the new edition of Influencer, a thought-provoking book that combines the remarkable insights of behavioral scientists and business leaders with the astonishing stories of high-powered influencers from all walks of life. You'll be taught each and every step of the influence process - including robust strategies for making change inevitable in your personal life, your business, and your world.

Canadian discussions - a global retail perspective. As the world entered lockdown in March 2020, a small, diverse group of Canadian thought leaders gathered virtually to speculate, collaborate and share their insights on the waves of disruption facing retailers. "The Business of Retail” podcast emerged as an unflinching strategic alternative to the conventional discourse. Listen or watch as root causes are revealed and new paths forward for the wider retail ecosystem are explored.

Before You Sign an Apartment Lease is a cautionary guide for college students, parents, and friends. Find out how a bad landlord can rip off good tenants. Learn research strategies to protect yourself, your kids, and your friends. Discover why lawsuits are a bad idea. And read about two stories involving the same bad landlord being taken to court.

Join Dr. Rob Patterson and Dr. David Colarossi, two friends and psychologists, as they explore the intricacies of the human mind with humor, heart, and a side of friendly banter. In each episode, they debate key psychological concepts, shedding light on the fascinating principles that shape our everyday lives. From unraveling the mysteries of human behavior to diving into the latest research—or just having a good laugh along the way—Shrink Space is your go-to podcast for a lively mix of insights, spirited debates, and plenty of laughs that will make you think twice about what makes us tick...

Ben Casper n'aurait jamais imaginé retrouver le corps de Diana, sa meilleure amie, une agente de la CIA, au pied de son immeuble. Elle se serait jetée par la fenêtre de son appartement. Suicide. Affaire classée. Pourtant, Diana, dont Ben était secrètement amoureux, n'avait a priori aucun motif d'en finir avec la vie... Journaliste d'investigation, Ben pressent qu'on a cherché à la faire taire. Bientôt, il va mettre au jour un complot qui pourrait impliquer les plus hautes instances du pouvoir. Mais, à trop approcher la vérité, c'est sa propre vie que Ben met en danger.

David speaks about self-love. positive vibes, current events in the news and pop culture.

There are a variety of reasons that individuals choose to join the military. Some join to find a purpose or learn a skill while others might join as a sense of patriotic duty or a desire to serve their country. Regardless the reason, because of their sacrifice, we are able to enjoy the civil liberties that we hold so dearly. This book is dedicated to every man and woman across every branch of the military who chose to wear the uniform. On behalf of Pa-Pro-Vi Publishing Company LLC, we thank YOU for YOUR service! Suited for Service is an anthology of stories from the men and women of the ...

Det kallas för Mordhuset, ett gammalt slitet ruckel som ligger på en av världens vackraste platser precis vid havet. Hamptons är en plats dit rika människor vallfärdar för att finna lugn och ro från storstadens larm. En gång kallade Jenna Murphy denna plats för hem, men nu har hon inte varit här sedan hon var en liten flicka. Hon har funnit sin tillvaro New York som en polis, men när ett mord inträffar på en förmögen affärsman från Hollywood och hans älskarinna dras Jenna ner i en smutsig härva med hemligheter, våld och hot.

InMotion Mediaworks brings you car culture from around the world. Based in the detailing and photography businesses, Dave Patterson, Jason Killmer, and David Heller share their automotive experiences in the many different segments of car culture and lifestyle. Follow us on all of our social media at InMotion Mediaworks and Gloss University!

Jenna Murphy är en hård polis från New York, men när hon dras in i ett brutalt mordfall i hennes hemstad måste hon konfrontera ett förflutet som hon helst hade velat lämna bakom sig. Nya sanningar har dragits fram ur mörkret, och Murphy måste plötsligt omvärdera flera relationer i sin närhet. Och när flera ouppklarade fall visar sig ha samband med det brutala mordet, måste Murphy ta till alla sina förmågor för att själv inte bli ett offer för den brutala, knivskarpa mördaren ... James Petterson är världens bäst säljande författare just nu.

Jenna Murphy är en hård polis från New York, men när hon blir indragen i ett brutalt mord i Hamptons måste hon plötsligt konfrontera sitt förflutna. En process som visar sig vara mycket svårare än vad hon från början trott. Fallet håller på att ta knäcken på Murphy, och för att slappna av åker hon på en dejt. Men snart kommer saker fram som gör henne både förtvivlad och arg. En skolskjutning från hennes ungdom visar sig ha orsakats av en närstående, och hennes demoner visar sig snart ha tydlig orsaker i ett övergrepp. Och allt finner slutligen sitt svar, i det gamla spöklika Murder House ...

Jenna Murphy är en tuff polis från New York, men när hon i samband med ett uppmärksammat dubbelmord på en affärsman från Hollywood och hans älskarinna återvänder till Hamptons kan hon inte värja sig mot sitt trassliga förflutna. Inte nog med det så skedde mordet i huset där hennes farbror en gång miste livet. Jenna kommer närmare och närmare lösningen på fallet. Hon känner det på sig, för någonstans därute i skuggorna har en osynlig men ack så närvarande kraft börjat röra på sig.