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Rick Dockery es un mediocre jugador de fútbol americano que, en el ocaso de su carrera, sigue marcado por ser el culpable del peor fiasco en la historia de su equipo. Harto de las mofas de la prensa y del odio de los aficionados, cuando recibe la oferta de un equipo italiano no duda en poner rumbo a Parma. Al principio le cuesta adaptarse, pero poco a poco le coge el gusto al estilo de vida mediterráneo: la ópera, el buen vino, los coches minúsculos...y ser la estrella indiscutible del equipo tampoco está nada mal.

Another seven great chapters that defend God's word!

En una abarrotada sala de un tribunal del estado de Mississippi el jurado pronuncia un veredicto totalmente inesperado: declara culpable a una empresa química por realizar vertidos tóxicos en el sistema de conducción de agua potable de la ciudad, lo que ha provocado la incidencia de cáncer más alta de la historia. La empresa apela al Tribunal Supremo del estado, cuyos nueve jueces deberán confirmar o revocar el veredicto. Carl Trudeau, el propietario de la empresa, no confía en que emita un fallo favorable para él e investiga a cada juez.

In the fall of 2008, fifteen of the world's leading economists--representing the broadest spectrum of economic opinion--gathered at New Hampshire's Squam Lake. Their goal: the mapping of a long-term plan for financial regulation reform.The Squam Lake Report distills the wealth of insights from the ongoing collaboration that began at these meetings and provides a revelatory, unified, and coherent voice for fixing our troubled and damaged financial markets.

En una abarrotada sala de un tribunal del estado de Mississippi el jurado pronuncia un veredicto totalmente inesperado: declara culpable a una empresa química por realizar vertidos tóxicos en el sistema de conducción de agua potable de la ciudad, lo que ha provocado la incidencia de cáncer más alta de la historia.

By the winter of 1811, the armies of Napoleon had overrun most of Spain, and Joseph Bonaparte sat on the throne in Madrid. But the Spanish government had found refuge in the fortress-port of Cadiz, and the Spaniards refused to admit that they had been conquered. With a British army under Sir Thomas Graham helping to defend Cadiz, the Spanish cause seemed certain to prevail. But then the Spaniards wanted to throw Graham’s force into a reckless battle against the French. If the battle was won, the siege of Cadiz would be lifted; if the battle was lost, Cadiz would be rendered defenseless.

Kelvin Klosmo isn't just the new kid at school - he's the new kid in the galaxy! Welcome to Sci-Fi Junior High: an intergalactic space station with students of all shapes, sizes, smells, and...slime content. As the son of Earth's two most famous geniuses, Kelvin isn't just the smartest kid in the world...he's the smartest kid in the universe. At least that's what everybody at Sci-Fi Junior High thinks. So maybe Kelvin lied a little about being a genius to fit in. And maybe a mad scientist is about to take over the universe unless Kelvin can stop him. Maybe everyone is doomed.

Trapped inside a burning Lancaster bomber, 20,000 feet above Berlin, airman John Martin consigned himself to his fate and turned his thoughts to his fiancee back home. In a miraculous turn of events, however, the 21-year-old was thrown clear of his disintegrating airplane and found himself parachuting into the heart of Nazi Germany. He was soon to be captured and began his period as a prisoner of war.

“In Amundsen's Tent" is short horror fiction inspired in part by various expeditions to the South Pole, beginning in the late 1890s. These culminated in the famous effort led by Roald Amundsen, who was the first to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. "In Amundsen’s Tent" is about a three-man expedition to Antarctica arriving at the deserted camp of an earlier trio of explorers. In the tent is the journal of Robert Drumgold, who with two other men, perished mysteriously near the South Pole....

If you want to learn the skill and willpower needed to easily “get more done” in your personal and professional life, this is the book for you! In Personal Productivity, author John Martin shines the spotlight on six useful initiatives - including a three-step process to creating a personalized sustainable and repeatable goal system - guaranteed to unlock interesting possibilities about increasing your level of productivity.

Life: You Can't Stop the Waves but You Can Learn How to Surf guides people from a state where they may feel "uncertain" about themselves and their lives to a place where they can rest comfortably with the experience of self-awareness. So, why buy this book? Many people are "lost". Recession has hit, jobs have been lost, relationships are stretched, and people are searching for personal meaning more than ever....

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

Boys struggle with identity and self-confidence now more than ever. With social media validation and cyber bullying, there are so many boys having issues with self-worth. This next generation of boys need strong guidance and direction with a sense of self. This audiobook will provide insight and perspective of different conversations targeting self-esteem that you can have with your child. It is our job as parents to guide our kids to feel good about themselves.

Greater Than a Tourist China - 300 Travel Tips from Locals gives you the inside scoop on China. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from those who have lived at your next travel destination.

Noah Wild was never a great cop and some would say he made an even worse thief. But after surviving a surprise encounter with a demon, he is recruited by a secret organization called The Switcher’s Guild. Underfunded, undermanned, and up against an enemy infinitely more powerful, the Guild is fighting a war they cannot win. Yet there may still be hope, for they believe Noah has a talent not even he is aware of.

Kelvin is the new kid at Sci-Fi Junior High - a floating space station filled with alien kids form across the universe. And he arrived just in time for the annual school dance: The Galactic Get Down! Kelvin is desperate to take luminous Luna (her species literally glows), but now that his secret about not being a Mega Supergenius is out, Kelvin doesn't have a shot. He has to think of a way to become super cool so everyone forgets he lied about his average intelligence....

Is your IT project lacking? Do you struggle with finding the ways to improve your business? With Digital Transformation, you'll gain access to insight from leaders in the field on how to successfully implement modifications to any IT project. Digital Transformation is the best resource for successful change in complex IT projects. Along with the book, Imperators provides you with expert advice and partnership to make transformation a reality.

Aquí traigo mi primer relato erótico, en verdad les digo que es el mejor relato que jamás podrán escuchar, es bastante largo pero es lo mejor de lo mejor, no se arrepentirán de escucharlo por su gran calidad de detalles y erotismo.

Freddie Montgomery acaba de salir de prisión y es un hombre nuevo. Bajo el pseudónimo de Felix Mordaunt vuelve al viejo caserón de su infancia, donde ahora vive la familia del fallecido Adam Godley, el gran físico cuya teoría revolucionó la concepción del universo. Mordaunt se une a la constelación formada por el hijo eternamente a la sombra del famoso científico, su irresistible esposa Helen, una terca ama de llaves, un biógrafo enamorado —casi rival— y una mujer del pasado que le pide a Felix un inesperado y peligroso favor.

Psychology Confidential chronicles Dr. John’s journey through the world of psychology as student, teacher, researcher, and therapist. Along the way, he offers candid reflections on his work with veterans, their trauma, as well as the journey of faith he took to heal his own. Unlike other books about psychology, Psychology Confidential is a deeply personal and applied exploration of how psychology shows up and shapes our own lives. Dr. John’s stories give a unique perspective on the development of the field he studied and contributed to for so many years.