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The letters arrive unsigned. The writer demands that Penelope meet him in one of London's most ill-reputed and darkest streets. When she dares to keep the assignations, she encounters a man in a black mask who leaves her breathless from his stolen kiss. Yet he claims the reason for their surreptitious tryst is an honorable one. Should she believe him? Can he be trusted?

I’m a 22-year-old black introvert who overthinks everything, can’t get a date, yet somehow managed to graduate from Harvard. Though our stories may not be the same, the universal themes explored in this poignant and personal literary collection - love, identity, hope, social justice, and coming of age - bond us together. Timestamp: Musings of an Introverted Black Boy is many things: It’s one black boy’s journey through college and into adulthood. It’s a compilation of intimate musings, short and long. It’s an anthology of reflections linked to distinct moments in time.

Mikey was only supposed to be a client, and a way to continue the work I love while maintaining the name I worked hard to create for myself. He doesn’t remember me, or our shared history, but I never forgot him. In the past, he was a sliver of hope–a small light in all the darkness–but I’m not the same girl I used to be.

Are you dissatisfied with your job? While sitting in your office chair, how many times have you entertained the notion of changing your career? We receive a great deal of advice on being our most productive selves at work. But it’s most important to set goals so you can stay motivated on staying focused and finishing your tasks. In this audiobook, you will discover how to set goals and find your motivation at work so you can work happily. People who feel their jobs to be meaningful are more engaged, more creative, and ultimately more content.

In a fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, true leaders are not just those who hold positions of authority, but those who inspire and empower their teams to reach their fullest potential. The Servant Leader Playbook: A Guide to Effective Leadership for All by Dr. Jose A. Mendez is an essential roadmap for anyone seeking to rise above the conventional notions of leadership and embrace a transformative approach that not only drives success in business but also enriches lives.

Ex-pro baseball player Jake Longly and his girlfriend, Nicole, are asked by Jake's father, Ray, a private investigator, to pick up some papers from a realtor for his business. Jake would rather be lying on the beach outside of his Gulf Shores restaurant, but he begrudgingly agrees. It'll only take a few minutes. But somehow, things are never simple in Ray' s world. When Jake and Nicole reach the office, they find it empty except for the dead body of the realtor lying on the floor, a single gunshot wound to his head. Who could've wanted him dead?

Alle denken ich sei ein Genie. Alle liegen falsch. Sicher, Ich habe Harvard im Alter von achtzehn Jahren abgeschlossen und verdiene jetzt eine unglaubliche Menge Geld mit einem Hedge Fund. Der Grund dafür ist allerdings nicht, dass ich besonders clever bin oder wie verrückt arbeite. Ich betrüge.

A skilled Pilot, Mick finds himself in the service of the Cartel, smuggling drugs. Delivering drugs is lucrative and he rationalizes his involvement, but when he is asked to deliver a group of girls into prostitution, his morals kick in.

Women are disappearing on the back roads of Lafayette County, Mississippi, which includes the city of Oxford, home to the University of Mississippi with its twenty thousand students. Rooster Feathers, the owner of Rooster’s Blues House in Oxford, is troubled by the failure of the County Sheriff Price Sibley to link these killings. But when one of Rooster’s waitresses is added to the list, he’s no longer about to sit on the sideline while Sibley pretends that the murders are unrelated.

Eat Like a Local – Los Angeles by Kio Lashei offers the inside scoop on food in Los Angeles. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Stuck between the curse of dark magic and a protection spell, Henny Bradford vows to protect her province. As the fated queen, the power of light throws her into an uncertain battle against the evil monarch.

Entführt. Bewusstsein erweitert. Und das war erst der Beginn meines Tages. Ich habe immer gedacht ein recht netter Kerl zu sein. Einer von denen, die niemals jemanden umbringen würden. Jetzt hat sich herausgestellt, dass mir einfach nur der Anreiz gefehlt hat. Manche Verbrechen sind unverzeihlich.

Coach DiBernardo delivers his message from the unique perspective of being both a businessman and athletic coach. His method for identifying and accomplishing whatever it is you want isn't complicated; it originates from three words: connect, feel, and live. The process is about personal growth and realizing you are who you think you are.

Deeply traumatized at a young age when he narrowly escaped the clutches of a pedophile clown, Axel's fear of rapists, stalkers, and and all those who feed on other's terror turned into a need for murder after his encounter with something he calls a Rider: an urging spirit that drives him to hunt down, kill, and dismember all those it deems worthy targets of its games. However, when a series of bizarre murders of ex-convicts hits his killing grounds, Axel begins to suspect that maybe he's not the only one hosting a bloodthirsty spirit that needs feeding.

Adventure of the Soul, Joseph's third book, is an in-depth look at understanding the creative process that is behind the adverse situations and circumstances that enter our lives and provides vital and powerful clues for making sense of what is happening. When we ignore our own inner wisdom, life sends us messages. If the initial messages are missed or ignored, then they can become intense callings that manifest themselves in a more powerful way, through injury and disease. Finding the message in these occurrences is what he calls collecting the gift. It is a process of awakening, which can free us and heal us from pain and suffering.

A key to success in email marketing is determining the decision maker and finding out his or her email so you can make a connection and show how your business can help. The Complete Guide to Email Marketing features the tools and techniques to use for this approach to gain visibility and credibility and build your business for more sales and profits.

The Metamorphosis, first published in 1915, has captivated readers and artists for 100 years. Studio 360's Kurt Andersen leads spirited conversation exploring the classic story and its impact on arts and culture with guests Ben Marcus ( Leaving the Sea), Helen Phillips ( The Beautiful Bureaucrat), Eric Jarosinski ( NeinQuarterly), and translator Susan Bernofsky. With a reading by Heather Burns ( Bored to Death).

Eight hundred years from now, Earth is a paradise. Humanity has faced its greatest challenges...and won. Every wish is fulfilled. Every need is met. But is that enough? Jenorden wants more, wandering the galaxy with his friends as he seeks the answer. He knows his life is missing something. But what? And when aliens from another galaxy appear, offering to answer any question and reveal any secret, are their motives sinister...…or sincere?

Sherlock Holmes erhält von der ehemaligen Gouvernante der Lady Frances Carfax Nachricht, dass ihre frühere Herrin spurlos verschwunden ist. Holmes schickt Watson an den Genfer See, um der Sache nachzugehen. Dieser findet heraus, dass sich Lady Carfax mit dem dubiosen Dr. Schlesinger und dessen Frau angefreundet hat und mit ihnen zusammen weitergereist ist. Offensichtlich hat es das zwielichtige Paar vor allem auf den Schmuck von Lady Carfax abgesehen.

The Life of Wilbur Fly will not only inspire you to fight for your dream and destiny, but will also become a mirror into your deepest struggles as you realize there's a Wilbur Fly inside all of us.