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Palo Alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. Written with an immediate sense of place - claustrophobic and ominous - James Franco's collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to self-destructive, often heartless nihilism.

Dan Rooney was one of the most influential sports executives of his generation—the man who transformed the Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the National Football League's greatest dynasties and premiere franchises. Some of Dan Rooney’s most important achievements, however, took place off the playing field as he sought to bring about equity in the league's hiring practices and peace in his ancestral homeland of Ireland. In A Different Way to Win, Jim Rooney takes listeners behind the scenes and share stories of Dan Rooney’s life and achievements.

Desde que se divorció de su marido Jack, a Liz Morgan, escritora de novelas románticas le ha abandonado la inspiración y para ayudarla, su hija adolescente parece querer hacerle la vida imposible. Mark Hope es un famoso chef, propietario de varios restaurantes, que está completamente obsesionado con su carrera profesional. Cindy Hope, la hermana de Marc, se lo va a presentar Liz, organizándoles una cita en Nueva York a ver si surge la chispa. Aquella cita es un desastre.

La vida en el mundo actual avanza a pasos acelerados, por lo que muchas veces olvidamos detenernos y apreciar cada momento. Tras sufrir un terrible accidente, Claudia está a punto de fallecer y, a través de su narrativa, nos sumerge en sus recuerdos mientras se dirige hacia su gran amor, Ismael. En algún punto, él deberá tomar la decisión de dejarla ir: tendrá que desconectarla de las máquinas que la mantienen con vida.

Cuatro meses después de la muerte de Sarah, Chloe al fin se ve preparada para enfrentarse a sus propios demonios y dar con la verdad de lo que ocurrió, tras recibir la intrigante llamada de una chica en el estreno del programa de radio que empieza a presentar. Minutos más tarde, esa misma chica cae desde la azotea de la escuela de interpretación Stan Actor’s donde también estudiaba Sarah y los crímenes no tardan en multiplicarse y en confundir, sumando un nuevo escenario, el Bar Temple, un lugar lleno de secretos, con un pasado escalofriante.

Life happens. You can’t control every factor that brings about the chain of events you experience. What you can control are your emotions and reactions, and this makes it impossible for your circumstances to dictate your experience of life. This is the central philosophy of stoicism…and you’re about to unlock its potential to transform your experience. This guide will be by your side every step of the way. If your life feels out of control right now, it’s time to make a change. And that change doesn’t mean trying to control what’s happening to you.

Combat Pressure Points: A No Nonsense Guide to Pressure Point Fighting for Self-Defense is a one-of-a-kind book designed to teach you hard-hitting pressure point fighting techniques for real-world self-defense. Pressure point fighting is a fighting skill that can be performed by just about anyone, young and old, regardless of size or strength or level of experience. Best of all, you don’t need martial arts training to apply these simple fighting techniques. Unlike other pressure point books, Combat Pressure Points is devoid of impractical and gimmicky techniques that can get you injured ...

From the citrus groves of Sicily to a taco in Mexico City, In Search of the Perfect Peach takes you on a journey in the pursuit of flavor, with Franco revealing at every step how this incredibly simple desire can lead to radical change. Throughout, he offers us a deeply optimistic vision of how we as consumers can follow flavor to fix the food system and bring joy to our every meal.

In a time when the political climate can be contentious, understanding the American system of government is an important tool to have. This comprehensive guide covers the basics of U.S. politics in a clear, easy-to-follow format, beginning with the founding principles of government and concluding with a nonpartisan look at today’s political parties, elections, and public policy.

Cane Fighting Techniques For The Real World! Cane Fighting: The Authoritative Guide to Using the Cane or Walking Stick for Self-Defense is a no nonsense book written for anyone who wants to learn how to use the cane or walking stick as a fighting weapon for real-world self-defense. The Ultimate Self-Defense Weapon for Everyone! While seemingly inconspicuous, the cane or walking stick is both a practical and devastating weapon for all ages, young and old, regardless of size or strength or experience and skill level. Most importantly, you don’t need martial arts training to master this...

Franco Colapinto cuenta en primera persona escenas desconocidas de su vida y también cómo lo hizo, cómo lo hace y cómo batalla codo a codo con los grandes de la Fórmula 1. Se necesita humildad, paciencia, valentía y fe. Te diría que con eso ya tenemos para empezar, para poner un pie en la pista de los grandes sueños.

LEARN BRUCE LEE'S PERSONAL ROAD MAP FOR FIGHTING SUCCESS Bruce Lee was a brilliant martial arts innovator who dedicated his life in search of self-knowledge and personal expression. Armed with a library of more than 2,000 books, Lee painstakingly gathered, analyzed, tested, and documented information relevant to his quest for martial truth. One of his most notable discoveries was the Five Ways of Attack - Lee’s personal road map for fighting success. Unfortunately, for most people, these unique fighting techniques are difficult to understand and almost impossible to apply. BRUCE LEE'S ...

October 1502. As Cesare Borgia sets out to invade the Florentine Republic, Niccolò Machiavelli is sent to spy on him and to glean details of his nefarious plan. But when Borgia asks Machiavelli to write his life story, their bond gains complexity and nuance: ultimately, they both aspire to everlasting fame and to achieve it, they need each other, for the one's sword can only rule in eternity via the pen of the other.

PARAÍSO E INFIERNO PUEDEN IR DE LA MANO... ... Y LA PAREJA “PERFECTA” ESTÁ A PUNTO DE DESCUBRIRLO. Lucía se convierte, en menos de dos meses, en la cuarta víctima del misterioso Asesino del Guante. Información filtrada a la prensa y muchas especulaciones, pero nada lo suficientemente revelador para los inspectores Vega Martín y Daniel Haro, hasta que una cámara de seguridad ubicada en el lugar idóneo los acercará a la sorprendente verdad.

He's rough around the edges, a sweet talker with a protective heart. Johnny works his Southern charm under my skin despite my best efforts to resist him. He's my best friend, my other half. He says he loves me until one decision alters our lives forever. The damage is irreparable. Johnny's sorrow runs deep. He takes his pain out on his friends and pushes me into the arms of someone who does more harm than good—then disappears without a word.

Maya Herrero se hizo conocida en 2002 por ser la amiga de la Dalia Negra española. Un crimen macabro sin resolver del que aún se sigue hablando diecinueve años después. Oculta en el pueblo medieval de Patones de Arriba, Madrid, Maya ahora regenta una casa rural y está casada con Nico. Pero Maya tiene un secreto. En realidad, más de uno.

La última persona que vio a Silvia Blanch, desaparecida sin dejar rastro el verano de 2017, está muerta. Silvia era joven, guapa y estaba destinada al éxito. Alex, una joven periodista, será la encargada de ir hasta el pueblo de Montseny, donde vivía Silvia y donde se le perdió la pista, para hablar con su familia y escribir un artículo cuando se cumple un año de la desaparición.

Rusia fascina y atrae: con la misma fuerza que despierta admiración, genera rechazo y temores. ¿Qué sucedió en la historia rusa para producir pasiones tan encontradas? A partir de este interrogante, esta obra propone un recorrido por el pasado de esta nación que llegó a convertirse en una...

Professional businessman Johnathan Cummings finds himself on a business trip in Seattle, Washington, that promises more than just meetings and corporate dinners. This journey is his escape, an opportunity to explore his suppressed desires, far from familiar and prying eyes - notably those of his husband. Johnathan has long been a devoted partner, but the recent revelation of his husband's indiscretions has left him reeling and questioning the monogamous constraints they've agreed upon.

1930: Paul Lee es solo un niño de diez años cuando su mejor amiga, Emily Stuart, desaparece misteriosamente sin dejar rastro. Años más tarde, Paul consigue rehacer su vida pese al dolor de la ausencia aunque, en realidad, jamás perdió la esperanza de volverla a ver. Casado y a punto de ser padre, es capaz de traspasar los límites del tiempo y del espacio a través de un fortuito encuentro en la buhardilla que trastoca por completo sus planes de futuro.