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Are you considering a move to Panama as a first-time expat? Are you eager to embark on your real estate journey in this vibrant and diverse country? Look no further! This Guide is your essential companion for navigating the intricacies of the Panamanian real estate market. Inside, you'll find: Your Path to Panama Real Estate Success Discover the Right Parts of Panama for You: This guide provides objective descriptions of the Panamanian provinces. Local Market Expertise: Whether you're a first-time expat or a seasoned investor, this guide caters to the unique needs of the Panamanian Real ...

London: Slough House is the MI5 branch where disgraced operatives are reassigned after they’ve messed up too badly to be trusted with real intelligence work. The “Slow Horses,” as the failed spies of Slough House are called, are doomed to spend the rest of their careers pushing paper, but they all want back in on the action. When one of their own is kidnapped and held for ransom, the agents of Slough House must defeat the odds, overturning all expectations of their competence, to breach the top-notch security of MI5’s intelligence headquarters, Regent’s Park, and steal valuable intel.

Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state.

A "beautiful and sensitive" tale of true love that transcends time, from the multi-million bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters (Gary Zukav, author of Seat of the Soul). Recommended by Kendall Jenner. In Many Lives, Many Masters, a skeptical Dr. Brian Weiss found his life changed...

A "beautiful and sensitive" tale of true love that transcends time, from the multi-million bestselling author of Many Lives, Many Masters (Gary Zukav, author of Seat of the Soul). Recommended by Kendall Jenner. In Many Lives, Many Masters, a skeptical Dr. Brian Weiss found his life changed...

The Mexican drug trade has inspired prejudiced narratives of a war between north and south, White and Brown; between noble cops and vicious kingpins, corrupt politicians and powerful cartels. In this first comprehensive history of the trade, historian Benjamin T. Smith tells the real story of how and why this one-peaceful industry turned violent. He uncovers its origins and explains how this illicit business essentially built modern Mexico, affecting everything from agriculture to medicine to economics - and the country’s all-important relationship with the United States.

A Siberian village is a far cry from small-town Minnesota bliss… When Josey's husband gets relocated to this icy tundra, her dreams of a cozy and idyllic life quickly melt away. Say goodbye to indoor plumbing and junk food—hello to a whole new world of survival. But fear not, because Josey is not one to back down from a challenge. With the spirit of a feisty former missionary, she dives headfirst into multitasking like a pro. From juggling toddler twins to empowering local housewives and spreading God's word, Josey knows how to handle it all with a smile on her face. But amidst the ...

Understanding global markets is essential for any investor looking to build wealth through international opportunities. The interconnectedness of economies means that events in one part of the world can have ripple effects across the globe. Investors must familiarize themselves with various market dynamics, including economic indicators, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical developments. The new book by Carl Vincent Sutton is written to provide investors with an overview of the need-to-know fundamentals of successful business ventures in overseas markets. CROSS-BORDER VENTURES consist of...

The finance sector of Western economies is too large and attracts too many of the smartest college graduates. Financialization over the past three decades has created a structure that lacks resilience and supports absurd volumes of trading. The finance sector devotes too little attention to the search for new investment opportunities and the stewardship of existing ones, and far too much to secondary-market dealing in existing assets. Regulation has contributed more to the problems than the solutions.

This unique new (7x10), 768-page book is unlike any other you have read on Marilyn Monroe. Besides being an engrossing and intimate BIOGRAPHY, (with many colorful and fascinating NEW details of her life), it rewrites the history of the iconic actress who has been called “the movie’s Mona Lisa.” Scrupulously well researched and superbly written by longtime investigative journalist and award-winning author Larry Jordan -- whose work has been widely praised and quoted by big media and respected authors worldwide -- THE REAL MARILYN MONROE systematically destroys a mountain of lies about ...

The Cook, the Crook, and the Real Estate Tycoon, by prize-winning Chinese novelist Liu Zhenyun, is a novel of Beijing that paints a microcosm of contemporary China, dealing with classes at the two extremes: the super rich and the migrant workers who make them rich through deceit and corruption. The protagonist, Liu Yuejin, is a worksite cook and small-time thief whose bag is stolen. In searching for it, he stumbles upon another bag, which contains a flash disk that chronicles high-level corruption.

De Becker addresses the concerns many have asked since the terrifying events of September 11, 2001. Is air travel safe? Are we at risk of chemical or biological weapons attacks? Can further acts be prevented by our government and military? How should parents discuss these concerns with their children? These and other vital questions are answered with the expertise only de Becker can bring to the table.

Trevor Anderson, a Summoned from Earth with the Power of Inventory, has been leveling up solely through courier quests. Now he’s looking for something more. With wanderlust calling him to action, it’s time to cross borders and see what lies beyond. But this new world isn’t just a beautiful place; it’s also full of dangerous animals and monsters never before heard of on Earth. With the help of friends both old and new, Trevor will leave his comfort zone to see if he has what it takes to become an adventurer.

The definitive account of the decade-long pursuit and capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the terrorist mastermind of 9/11. Only minutes after United 175 plowed into the World Trade Center's South Tower, people in positions of power correctly suspected who was behind the assault: Osama bin Laden...

They saved the world with strategy. Now their hearts—and bodies—are on the line. The Shaw Institute isn’t just the most innovative magical consultancy on the planet—it’s the foundation for a powerful, polyamorous partnership that’s as passionate behind closed doors as it is formidable in the halls of diplomacy. When a billion-dollar trade dispute escalates into a continental crisis, Marcus Shaw and his team are called to mediate a diplomatic nightmare. But while the world watches them work miracles, something deeper is happening behind the scenes. Because the people saving ...

In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. But China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace. This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy.

A fabled illusion performed by a stage magician who claims to possess real supernatural powers. A treasure from the colonial era in India when international supremacies vied for power. A phantom trading ship lost over 200 years ago. And a ninja whose murderous intentions in present-day Japan connect the deeds of a long-dead trader who was much more than he seemed....

He's an embittered cynic. She's a perpetually cheerful Pollyanna. They both need to learn what trusting God really means. Disabled since birth, bullied as a child, Edinburgh author Brodie Maclean has no faith in God, or in human nature. He learned young that his best weapons are his sharp tongue and his biting honesty, and he doesn’t hesitate to use them. When he’s forced to employ Flynn Ferguson as his housekeeper, it’s instant dislike. She’s too cheerful, she’s too loud, she’s too everything. Including distracting. How is he supposed to write with her around? Even always-look-...

⭐ The Murder of Grace Millane: A Shocking True Crime Story ⭐ A dream trip. A dating-app encounter. A murder that stunned the world. When 22-year-old Grace Millane disappeared while backpacking through New Zealand, her story ignited an international search. Days later, police uncovered the truth: her body hidden in a suitcase, buried in a shallow grave outside Auckland. Her killer admitted causing her death — but the courtroom battle that followed was even more horrifying. 🔥 The defense claimed Grace died during “rough sex gone wrong.” 🔥 The victim was put on trial. 🔥 A ...

Pirates and Emperors is a brilliant exploration of the role of the United States in the Middle East that exposes how the media manipulates public opinion about what constitutes "terrorism". Chomsky masterfully argues that appreciating the differences between state terror and nongovernmental terror is crucial to stopping terrorism and understanding why atrocities like the bombing of the World Trade Center and the killing of the Charlie Hebdo journalists happen.