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1968 New York City News about the war might be keeping Patrick up at night—news in general might be keeping Patrick up at night—but he's doing fine. He's sure of it. He gets to spend his days selling books in the gayest neighborhood on the East Coast and his nights merrily sleeping his way...

Have you ever wished you could drift off to sleep while listening to soothing thunder, rain, and waves? It's not just you. Rain and Thunder is for you if you're one of those folks who needs to hear the storm outside your window to fall asleep. Sherbastian's podcast Rain and Thunder, which focuses on sleep and relaxation, is perfect for anyone with acute insomnia or general insomnia. It's also fantastic for people who simply need to unwind.

Brought to you by Penguin. A revelatory portrait of the visionary behind Google DeepMind, the race to control the future – and what it means to win Even in a tech world crowded with visionary leaders, Demis Hassabis is recognized as a special case. Born to working class, immigrant parents in...

18 And Life on Skid Row tells the story of a boy who spent his childhood moving from Freeport, Bahamas to California and finally to Canada and who at the age of eight discovered the gift that would change his life. Throughout his career, Sebastian Bach has sold over twenty million records both...

Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don’t coexist easily: we value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines this tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. 

The steamy and intoxicating story of Laura and Massimo continues in this unputdownable sequel to the international bestseller 365 Days – the inspiration behind Netflix’s blockbuster movie. When Laura was abducted by the powerful Mafia Don Massimo Torricelli, she never dreamed that she’d...

"Sebastian proves she is a new force to be reckoned with in historical romances.”--Booklist Some of Ben Sedgwick’s favorite things: Helping his poor parishioners Baby animals Shamelessly flirting with the handsome Captain Phillip Dacre After an unconventional upbringing, Ben is perfectly...

A prisoner in a psychiatric ward confesses to killing two children and leads the Berlin police to their bodies. The police are certain he is also the kidnapper of a six-year-old boy, Max, who disappeared a year ago. But they only have circumstantial evidence, and the murderer is now refusing talk. In the many months since Max vanished, his father Till’s life has spiraled out of control. His wife has left him, he’s lost his job, and all he can do is obsess about what happened to his son.

Having signed up for the US Army in the 1850s, aged barely 17, Thomas McNulty and his brother-in-arms, John Cole, go on to fight in the Indian wars and ultimately the Civil War. Orphans of terrible hardships themselves, despite the horrors they both see and are complicit in, they find these days to be vivid. Both an intensely poignant story of two men and the lives they are dealt and a fresh look at some of the most fateful years in America's past.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘The only dividend of the years’ vanishing, as far as I can see, is that it makes aspects of the past appear more interesting or humorous than they felt at the time.’ In Fires Which Burned Brightly, Faulks, a reluctant memoirist, offers readers a series of...

The Retired Hero of Humanity—the man who decided to hide in his woodland cottage after his bloody business was done—is enjoying his life. Jericho really doesn't have plans this time. He's more than happy to just go with the flow. Will the world let him? Garoonie is happy to spend time with him, between her very serious patrols.

In 1942, Charlotte Gray, a young scottish woman, goes to Occupied France on a dual mission: to run an apparently simple errand for a British special oeprations group and to search for her lover, an English airman who has gone missing in action. In the small town of Lavaurette, Sebastian Faulks...

Man’s struggle against the sea is a theme that has created some of the world’s most exciting stories. Now, in the tradition of Moby Dick comes a New York Times best seller destined to become a modern classic. Written by journalist Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm combines an intimate portrait of a small fishing crew with fascinating scientific data about boats and weather systems.

To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act rationally. The issue is crucial for both the study and practice of international politics. John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato argue that rational decisions in international politics rest on credible theories about how the world works and emerge from deliberative decision‑making processes.

SCHLAFEN. TRÄUMEN. STERBEN. Stell dir vor, deine Träume wären nach dem Aufwachen nicht verschwunden, sondern aufgezeichnet worden. Du könntest sie dir jederzeit ansehen. Doch dann wäre dein nächster Schlaf dein letzter … Alysee ist vier Jahre alt, als ihr Vater sie panisch anfleht, um Himmels willen nicht einzuschlafen. Doch dem Mädchen fallen die Augen zu. Als sie wieder aufwacht, ist ihr Vater tot. Bestialisch ermordet. Die Angst vor dem Schlaf verlässt Alysee nie mehr.

In the heat of the French summer, young Englishman Stephen Wraysford travels to France and falls in love with his host's wife, Isabelle Azaire. When the world stops, their affair falters, and Stephen signs up. In a maze of tunnels under the trenches, Stephen finds the courage this war demands from the men in his command. And it is here that he will fight for everything he has ever known and loved.

Most men struggle with attraction not because they lack effort, kindness, or intention, but because they were taught the wrong model entirely. They were told that being more agreeable, more accommodating, and more emotionally available would make them desirable. This audiobook explains why. Attraction is not created through persuasion, validation, or negotiation.

Connecting Philadelphia Businesses and Neighbors!The Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Sebastian Johnson, bridges the gap between Philadelphia residents and the incredible local business owners in the Philadelphia area.Discover the stories behind your favorite local businesses—because they're not just owners; they're your neighbors! Proud to be the #1 Philadelphia Podcast and Center City Podcast.Are you a business serving the Philadelphia area? Let’s showcase your story! Visit gnpCenterCity.com to schedule your free interview today.

If you’re tired of awkward silences, stalled attraction, or relationships that lose momentum after the early excitement, this audiobook offers a clearer path forward. Many men struggle with women not because they lack confidence or effort, but because they’ve learned approaches that don’t align with how attraction and connection actually work. This 5-in-1 audiobook focuses on developing the skills that matter most: presence, conversation, emotional leadership, and relationship direction.

Siglo XIII, Reino de Castilla. El joven Beltrán López de Cazorla, hijo de un héroe de las Navas de Tolosa y de una antigua dama de la reina Berenguela, intenta desesperadamente emular las hazañas de su padre, aunque fracasa una y otra vez por su torpeza con las armas. Empeñado en demostrar su valía como guerrero, se embarcará en una peligrosa aventura que lo llevará a infiltrarse en Córdoba en calidad de espía y a protagonizar un trepidante viaje para recuperar las campanas robadas al Apóstol por Almanzor, esta vez a hombros de cautivos sarracenos.