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When my college roommate tries to fix me up with her creepy cousin, I do the only thing I can think of to waylay her unwanted matchmaking—I invent a boyfriend in the Navy. Every week for four years, I send a letter to my fictitious soulmate, Officer Elijah O'Donnell, sharing my innermost thoughts and dreams for the future. Which is why no one is more surprised than me when my military hero appears at my place of work and asks me for a date. At six feet four and bristling with blue-eyed masculinity, Elijah O'Donnell is very real—and he's read every one of my letters.

Marcus Garvey's The Tragedy of White Injustice is a powerful indictment of white racism and colonialism. Garvey argues that the white race has a long history of oppressing and exploiting non-white people all over the world, and that white racism is not simply a matter of individual prejudice, but rather a deeply ingrained system of oppression that is maintained by white institutions and social structures.

No Lucks Given, by Chef Brother Luck, is a powerful reflection on the most vital parts of the human experience: identity, community, and work. Packed with pain, passion, honor, and hope, No Lucks Given is an encouragement to everyone who has ever doubted themselves or God, whether they grew up on the streets or not—life is hard, but there is hope.

Fate is fickle, death is painful, and revenge is a dish best served cold. Join Nate and his team as they finish off this epic series in the hopes of a better life on Qoobi.

Anna Deavere Smith’s extraordinary form of documentary theater shines a light on injustices by portraying the real-life people who have experienced them. In Notes from the Field, she renders a host of figures who have lived and fought the system that pushes students of color out of the classroom and into prisons.

Step into the future of wellness with Urolithin A, the definitive 2025 guide by Dr. Marcus Eldridge on a compound revolutionizing Urolithin A longevity research. This mitochondrial powerhouse targets mitophagy anti-aging—the cellular cleanup process that rejuvenates mitochondria, slows aging, and enhances vitality. Dive into six comprehensive chapters that unravel Urolithin A’s science, from its roots in pomegranate health benefits to its role in boosting mitochondrial health for a longer, healthier life. Discover how this breakthrough supports muscle endurance aging, helping seniors ...

Breakthrough takes us on a breathtaking, mind-altering tour of the eureka! moments of modern physics. Charting the spellbinding stories of the scientists who predicted and discovered the existence of unknown planets, black holes, invisible force fields, ripples in the fabric of space-time, unsuspected subatomic particles and even antimatter, Marcus Chown reveals science's greatest mystery: its astonishing predictive power.

Want to turn casino gambling into a profitable side hustle? In this game-changing guide, professional gambler Marcus Q. Donovan reveals the insider secrets, strategies, and psychological tactics that separate winners from amateurs. Discover how to beat blackjack with card counting, dominate poker with advanced strategies, and exploit the best bets in roulette and craps. Learn bankroll management, risk control, and how to stay under the casino’s radar while maximizing VIP comps and bonuses.

Old Man Jiu Jitsu is an exploration, evolution, exposure and execution in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as experience by a veteran of the art of Jiu Jitsu. It's not a manual on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is not a demonstration of techniques or cool moves to develop your BJJ game. It is an effort and guide to assist the BJJ practitioner in developing a mindset and understanding of the aging grappler, as well as a manner in which to find comfort in the sometimes uncomfortable world of BJJ, improve one's practice and perhaps achieve the distinguishing title of Old Man Jiu Jitsu.

What if you could win trust, close deals, and lead with impact—just by understanding how people think? In The Art of Influence and Persuasion, Marcus J. Vellum reveals 33 proven psychological tactics to help you master the science of ethical influence. This isn’t just another theory-filled audiobook—it’s a practical, research-based guide that teaches you how to inspire action, build trust, and shape decisions in today’s noisy, fast-moving world.

Adam is not a meek man, crushing his foes one by one. While a lucky arrow can take his life, he never cowers from a brawl, fight, or epic battle. With Cask's Champion defeated, the region deteriorates until it no longer poses a threat, allowing the hero to relax with his family. A Champion's work is never done though, evident when stirring to the east demands his attention. Farli, lost their Champion early, becoming a prime target for expansion from neighbors. To secure his home, Adam must venture across the swamps to establish a secure Farli before turning his attention to the lurking threat.

Traición. Alianza. Amor. Amistad. Dolor. Y muerte. Al fin, Alice ha vuelto a reencontrarse con sus amigos. Sin embargo, la lucha no ha hecho más que empezar, y el peligro acecha más que nunca. En un mundo donde todo está a punto de desmoronarse, Alice sabe que las decisiones que tome serán cruciales para el destino de todos. Cuando parece que te lo han arrebatado todo, ¿hasta dónde serías capaz de llegar por los tuyos?

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the immense wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. He knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and how to make the right choices—even if they are more difficult—without regard for self-interest. Meditations brings Marcus Aurelius's inspiring words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century.

For the Love Of is a collection of essays containing personal advice from Marcus Johnson, an accomplished award-winning entrepreneur, and Billboard chart-topping musician. Marcus has managed to stay afloat in cutthroat industries, ultimately achieving success, despite venturing into the saturated markets of live and recorded music and wine and spirits.

As a digital edition, this two-volume anthology offers not only a handy historical overview of taijiquan history, but most chapters focus on actual practice. Guidance is provided through Carol Derrickson’s discussions on taijiquan classic writings as well as from other highly experienced instructors in their own chapters. Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt’s chapter inspires one to practice by explaining how mental changes occur in a student during initial weeks of classes. Although most taiji classes are offered by individuals in their own schools, a number of classes are also offered in academic ...

In this fascinating and deeply researched book, Sharon Marcus challenges everything you thought you knew about our obsession with fame. Icons are not merely famous for being famous; the media alone cannot make or break stars; fans are not simply passive dupes. Instead, journalists, the public, and celebrities themselves all compete, passionately and expertly, to shape the stories we tell about celebrities and fans. The result: a high-stakes drama as endless as it is unpredictable.

Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the soccer field—but before he was a Manchester United and England soccer player, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just a kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Written with journalist Carl Anka, You Are a Champion is packed full of stories from Marcus’s own life, brilliant advice and top tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. It will show you how to be the very BEST that you can be.

Lewis' day begins with a bitter quarrel with his wife and ends on a crumbling, overgrown jungle airstrip somewhere deep in war-torn Congo. With the cockpit on fire, the pilots of his plane make an emergency landing and within hours the plane is seized by rebel troops. When his wife makes a daring decision to search for him in Africa, The Curve of the World becomes a gripping, heartrending tale about regaining love and conviction.

Garet ... once a rebel general, a blight reaper, a warrior, a hunter, and a love-struck man. Now eight years after the rebellion was won, he has lost everything. A bitter recluse, he counts out his remaining days in the mountains, far from the rule of the latest despotic king to sit on the throne and the blight that afflicts the realm. Yet destiny hasn't finished with Garet, and nor, it seems, is an old prophecy that hangs over his head, forgotten.

Tras haber asistido a la destrucción de su propia ciudad, el futuro de Alice no es nada prometedor. Tras la extraña oferta de un desconocido, lo único que sabe es que va a vengarse del responsable de la desaparición de sus amigos.¿Hasta dónde serías capaz de llegar para encontrar respuestas? ¿Hasta dónde serías capaz de llegar por recuperar tu libertad?