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Newt has been to hell and back with his friends. The Glade. The Maze. The Scorch. The inner halls of WICKED. But now he has a burden that can't be shared with Thomas and the others - the Flare. And Newt can't bear the thought of his friends watching him descend into madness as he succumbs to the virus.

How can software engineers manage a living codebase that evolves and responds to changing requirements and demands over the length of its life? Based on their experience at Google, software engineers Titus Winters and Hyrum Wright, along with technical writer Tom Manshreck, present a candid and insightful look at how some of the world’s leading practitioners construct and maintain software. This book covers Google’s unique engineering culture, processes, and tools and how these aspects contribute to the effectiveness of an engineering organization.

A lonely planet circles a star on the very border of Province 921. Critical resources produced there are claimed by both the Mogwa and the Skay. War between the Galactic giants becomes more likely every day.

Rebels build a secret base on Green World. Their plan is to attack Earth and retake all the planets the humans have conquered. Hegemony starships gather to strike the Rebels first, but where is their base? As the fleets search, Earth warships trespass into Skay space, igniting a fresh border conflict between rival Galactics. When James McGill stumbles onto the rebel camp, they’re forced to step up their plans. The world goes up in flames. Friends are permed and cities are destroyed as everything spins out of control.

A gritty, revealing heavy metal memoir by Lamb of God’s lead guitarist and co-lyricist, which explores both his life in music and his tumultuous path through addiction and into recovery. DESOLATION is the story of Morton's lifelong quest for clarity and self-acceptance, and shows how the...

We fought the invading New Men to a standstill and defeated the alien destroyer sent to obliterate Earth. The worst should be over, but it's not. Perfect android replicas are impersonating high-level officials so trust is failing. Worse, the New Men have found allies with an impenetrable stealth technology. This time, however, Earth is going on the offensive. Admiral Fletcher is headed to C Quadrant with a Grand Fleet. He's to liberate the captured planets and find the enemy homeworld.

Known as the "truffle-hunting dog of Italy," the Lagotto Romagnolo is more than just a working dog; it is a loyal companion with a heart of gold. What makes this book a must-have? Discover the secrets to raising the perfect, happy, healthy, and well-trained Lagotto Romagnolo. Designed to be your go-to companion. Presented in one jargon free, very user friendly, fun, easy to follow step by step format. Written by a highly experienced dog handler and trainer who has successfully coached both dogs and owners over a lifetime.

In the small, southern town of Everson, goats can run for mayor, the mail is always late, and nothing all that bad ever happens. That is, until thirteen-year-old Tucker finds Miss Geraldine dead at the bottom of her stairs. At first glance, it looks like an accident. But Tucker has always had a knack for noticing details that others overlook, and the details surrounding Miss Geraldine's death just aren't adding up. Miss Geraldine was miserable and mean. Miss Geraldine was murdered.

When Celia Vale inherits the crumbling estate of Graysmire, she expects loneliness and ruin. What she finds instead is a house that breathes in silence, watches through its walls, and whispers with the voices of the dead. Drawn into the manor’s decayed beauty and haunted halls, Celia uncovers the truth of its hunger: a curse bound by iron, bees, and the true name of something older than the land itself. Beside her stands Ambrose Vale—brooding, grief-marked, and tied to Graysmire as much by loss as by blood. Together, they must survive a house that devours without mercy…

This powerful book has challenged countless youth and adults from every facet of life to go against the tide of conformity and become who God intends them to be. It contains timeless scriptural principles, and is laced with exciting illustrations of how they have been put to the test in real-life experiences.

A tragic family accident caused Bill to turn his back on God. He became angry, rebellious and revengeful with a reckless disregard for his own life and others' lives. Bill cared only for himself and was focused on his own needs, wants and pleasures without considering the consequences to others. The first part of this book recounts that tragic accident in his life, how he earned the title of "Godzilla" and how his life spiraled out of control, all by the age of 18.

Two Halloween enthusiasts get their hands on an ancient grimoire and decide to use the recipes within to make seasonal pies for trick-or-treaters. People die.

It's a cold, Monday morning. Mid-winter. No swimmers in sight. A deserted beach. And there on the sand, a neat pile of clothes. Almost like a coded message waiting to be deciphered. Detective Sergeant Stephen Minter, an Austrian-born, Cockney Jew, always destined to be an outsider, takes up the case.

Die klinische Psychologin Marlene Richter erhält eine Einladung von einem mysteriösen Milliardär: Sie und tausend weitere Experten verschiedenster Fachrichtungen werden an Bord eines Luxusliners gebeten. Dort angekommen, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse: Der Himmel verdunkelt sich, selbst die Sterne erlöschen – und der Gastgeber der Reise scheint es vorhergesehen zu haben. Während die Erde langsam zufriert, der Wind abebbt und die Wellen verschwinden, werden geheimnisvolle Koordinaten zur letzten Hoffnung der Passagiere.

A wholesome story for young and old, Walk With Me is a stirring adventure that follows Pappy—wise, rugged Nelson—and his curious grandson, Skyler, alongside their faithful yellow Lab, Willis. As they trek through Washington’s breathtaking Cascade Mountains, Pappy teaches Skyler essential lessons in hiking, camping, and surviving in the wild. With each trail conquered and campfire story shared, Skyler grows—not just in skill, but in heart. Willis, with his boundless energy and sharp instincts, brings added joy and protection to their journey.

To Robbie Feaver the law is all about making a play-to a client, a jury, or a judge. But when the flashy, womanizing, multimillion-dollar personal injury lawyer is caught offering bribes, he's forced to wear a wire. Even as the besieged attorney looks after his ailing wife, Feaver must also make...

Upon its first publication, this path breaking book launched an explosion of interest in how Eastern spirituality can enhance Western psychology. Since then, the worlds of Buddhism and psychotherapy have been forged into a revolutionary new understanding of what constitutes a healthy emotional life. In his insightful introduction, Mark Epstein reflects on this revolution and considers how it is likely to evolve in the future.

When Kanbara Kanata is whisked away from his mundane life to a world of adventure, he inadvertently offends the all-powerful being who brought him there. As punishment, he is sent to the bottom of the most dangerous dungeon without a single special power or ability! He is sure that he's a goner until he meets a lich girl named Lunaere--an undead powerhouse who hates humans, but grudgingly decides to assist him all the same. With Lunaere's help, Kanata may just grow into someone truly incredible!

Captain Jackson Wolfe never thought he'd see the end of the Phage War in his lifetime. The enemy was too powerful, too numerous, and utterly determined to exterminate humanity. But the appearance of a new ally in the fight has changed all of that. For the first time since the original incursion, Wolfe thinks that maybe there's a chance to stop their implacable enemy before they have the chance to wipe out any more human planets.

The Troubles. A quaint name for a horrific period in the galaxy's history. A period whose atrocities were superseded only by the terror of the Savage Wars that had come before. Almost no corner of the galaxy was spared a taste of terrible war, cutthroat intrigue…and remorseless death. In the aftermath, this battered galaxy now longs for peace and stability. The Republic, now reformed, seeks to govern by the rule of law. But no matter how sincere the reform, how earnest and well-meaning the ruler, some worlds refuse to place their destiny in the hands of others. Ever again.