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She was promised a future. She woke up fighting for her life. Eliana Castillo was on the brink of a new beginning--an engagement to the heir of a powerful crime family. Then darkness. She wakes battered, bloodied and freezing in the woods of Detroit Lakes, with no memory of what took place or why someone wanted her dead. Investigators Jon and Serena Frederick uncover a web of secrets, lies, and buried loyalties that span from mafia ties to small-town vendettas. The deeper they dive, the darker the possibilities--and the more urgent it becomes to recover Eliana's memories.

Two decades have passed since Callie Kingman begrudgingly followed her husband, Thomas, across the country in pursuit of his career at the expense of her own. Today, Callie is an empty nester with no job prospects, a declining mother, and a spouse who announces his intention to leave her—in Sacramento, the dullest city in America. His parting potshot: “It’s not me, it’s you.”

The Selected Short Stories of Frank Herbert brings together a fascinating collection of early speculative fiction from the legendary author of Dune. Featuring “Missing Link,” “Old Rambling House,” “Operation Haystack,” “The Nothing,” and “Try to Remember,” this volume showcases Herbert’s sharp intellect, psychological depth, and early exploration of ideas that would later define his iconic career.

Established in 1918–19, in the wake of Germany’s catastrophic defeat in the First World War and the revolution that followed swiftly on its heels, the Weimar Republic ushered in widespread social reform, a radical cultural flowering and the most democratic conditions the German people had ever known. The Weimar Years is a vivid narrative of a dramatic period in German history. Year by year, from 1918 to 1933, Frank McDonough covers the major events in both domestic and foreign policy and the personalities who shaped them, together with developments in music, art, theatre and literature.

All it takes is one glance and I know Jordan is going to be mine. Her sweet smile and infectious energy make me feel alive again. She chases away the shadows, giving me a reason to continue on. But just as I’m beginning to win the elusive beauty over trouble comes for my family. I may be a veteran with PTSD and a member of a notorious motorcycle club, but both have given me skills that allow me to address any threat and win. I refuse to let my past dictate my future, and convincing Jordan to trust me is a matter of life and death.

The architect of The Wizard of Oz delves into the mythological beginnings of the jolly old elf himself. Baum created a mythological world in which the magical forest of Burzee, created at the beginning of time, is the main source of all otherworldly magical power. Ak, the Master Woodsman, ruled the forests; Kern, the Master Husbandman of the World, ruled the food crops; Bo, the Master Mariner of the World, ruled the seas. All other immortals are subject to these three. Baum also created Ryls as guardians of the flowers and Knooks as guardians of the animals of the world.

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Native American legends with this extensive collection of Native American Myths. This meticulously curated collection brings together seven revered texts, each offering a unique window into the vibrant storytelling traditions of different Native American tribes. Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales and Achomawi Myths - Roland B. Dixon: Explore the mystical world of these tribes with captivating tales from a century ago, offering a rare glimpse into Shastan stock narratives.

A few things to know about Dylan He is the only boy in his entire town—so forget about playing games of football. His best friends are two pet chickens, Michaelangelo and Donatello—named after (who else?) the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His family owns the town's only gas station/copy...

He’s survived the Blitz and the desert. His hardest battles are still to come. From award-winning author Frank A. Mason comes On Silvered Wings, the breathtaking fourth installment in the critically acclaimed Sunlit Silence series. This is an unforgettable journey through duty, desire, and the shifting skies of World War II. Major Trip Gibson has stared death in the face from Spain to France and Britain. Now, with America fully at war, he’s handed a new mission. Help shape the future of air combat and train the next wave of U.S. fighter pilots. His weapon is the P-38 Lightning, sleek ...

Unbreakable Rhythm isn’t your typical rock-star memoir. It’s not about fame, excess, or ego — it’s about purpose, perseverance, and using your platform to lift others. From playing massive festivals and television stages to hosting life-changing workshops for young people around the world, Frank Zummo shares his journey from humble beginnings to international success — and how music became a vehicle for healing, hope, and connection.

Power. Politics. Love. The Final Reckoning John Morrissey fought his way from the bare-knuckle rings of America to the heights of influence—champion prizefighter, millionaire gambling innovator, and political force in Tammany Hall, the United States Congress, and the New York State Senate. In a rapidly changing 19th Century New York City, population growth, anti-Irish Catholic hostility, out of control crime, and new technologies were reshaping daily life. Fortunes were made and lost with breathtaking speed. The rules that once governed survival no longer applied, and Morrissey would need...

How does an impoverished and illiterate Irish Catholic immigrant rise from abject poverty and discrimination in mid-19th Century America to become America’s boxing champion, a millionaire gambling entrepreneur, a twice-elected member of the United States Congress, and a twice-elected member of the New York State Senate? The accomplishments of John Morrissey (1831-1878) are well-documented. What’s missing is how? Certainly, luck, timing, resolve, and intelligence played key roles, but there was something else, something more powerful and motivating, that helped lift him, against all odds...

Die Mumie des Pharaos Iri-Hor scheint endgültig vernichtet worden zu sein, doch es gelang ihr, einen anderen Körper zu übernehmen. Zusammen mit der sogenannten Bruderschaft setzt sie ihre schrecklichen Verbrechen fort. Das Ziel ist es, seine tote Frau Rana zu erwecken, und dafür ist ihr jedes Mittel recht.

This is the complete Wizard of Oz collection of 22 stories written by L. Frank Baum. This is the only complete collection that includes all the Oz stories. All 22 stories are fully complete. They include the dedication and the introduction of each story/book. In this collection, you will find stories not available in other collections. It even includes stories published after the death of L. Frank Baum.

A classic western novel from Frank Wheeler with non-stop epic adventure and a blend of western romance The day Wildfire Sargent killed outlaw Quick Draw Lynch was the defining moment in his career as a gunslinger. Until … Quick Draw’s sons picked up where their father left off. Ransom Lynch never stopped wanting revenge, and he thought he got it. A little bullet, a big knife, and Wildfire’s life was turned upside down. But … it wasn’t the physical pain that bothered Wildfire the most, it was the guilt. An innocent man had died while he got to live. It was Wildfire’s first and ...

Since time began, there have been Nightwalkers - the races of the night who live in the shadows of the moonlight. Love with humans is absolutely forbidden, and one man makes certain to uphold this ancient law: Jacob, the Enforcer. For 700 years, he has resisted temptation. But not tonight... Jacob knows the excuses his people give when the madness overtakes them and they fall prey to their lust for humans. He's heard every one and still brought the trespassers to justice. Immune to forbidden desires, uncontrollable hungers....

A classic western novel from Frank Wheeler with non-stop epic adventure and a blend of western romance Four years ago, Sheriff Woody Helms walked away from everything… his badge, his home, and the people who once counted on him. One mistake had cost him more than he could bear, and he swore never to wear the badge again. Leila McRae lost her family to the same ruthless outlaw Woody failed to stop. She’s spent years chasing him, only to come up short. Now Tye Bullock, the man behind it all, is tightening his grip on the Arizona Territory. And Leila knows Woody is the only man with the ...

Antonia “Toni” Arroyo’s protective mother has outdated notions for her daughter’s life: employ her natural beauty and marry young. But Toni has wholly different aspirations. A promising inventor and budding entrepreneur, she fights to keep her passions alive as a financially strapped mother of twins with a job in airport transportation services that has her going in circles.

En un mundo de controversias en el tema de la obesidad, El Poder del Metabolismo registra las tecnicas y factores que ayudan a recuperar el metabolismo, basadas en EXPERIENCIA Y OBSERVACIONES de lo que ha funcionado en mas de 13,000 personas. Las tecnicas para bajar de peso de forma natural vienen descritas en este Best-Seller de Puerto Rico.

Ten harrowing firsthand tales of survival from the creators of the New York Times bestselling audio collection MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls. In Campfire Stories: Narrow Escapes & More Close Calls, storytellers take us from Florida to the Northern Rockies to the Arctic Ocean with...