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Arch-criminal Tyvian Reldamar has gotten complacent. For him, he's reached the pinnacle of all he's really hoping to achieve: he's got money, he's got women (some of which aren't even trying to kill him), and he's got his loyal friends and family nearby and safe. Except...maybe not so safe. Because this is Eretheria, a city known as much for its genteel aristocracy as for its diabolical scheming. Long without a king, the scions of the ruling families scrabble for control - including levying cruel taxes and drafts on the peasantry in order to wage "polite" wars against each other.

From the bestselling author of The Greatest Stories Never Told series, the epic history of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr's illustrious and eccentric political careers and their fateful rivalry. The famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was the culmination of a story three...

The obituary page of The New York Times is a celebration of extraordinary lives. This groundbreaking package includes 300 obits of the most important and fascinating obituaries the Times has ever published. The obituary page is the section many readers first turn to not only see who died, but to...

The climb that went wrong: fighting blinding snowstorms and horrific avalanches; days spent tentbound running low on food, water and oxygen; surviving broken bones and shattered spirits. With writing from Greg Child, David Roberts, Stephen Venables, Alfred Lansing and others, Epic is a collection of the most memorable accounts of legend-making expeditions to the world’s most famous peaks, often in the worst possible conditions!

Every child grows up in a unique environment, with behaviors tailored to each one according to where they are from, and how each one is trained and raised. Many unruly behaviors are surprisingly caused by the missing fathers in many households. The ups and downs, sadness and joy, failures and successes in society pose a challenge for everyone growing up, but double is the challenge for the fatherless. This book features the real-life stories of the fatherless, and the choices, decisions, and advices that helped some of them to navigate through the maze of their troubled world.

Fall asleep with Bible Based Christian Scripture Affirmations & Meditation. Affirmations, declarations, and meditations transform your thoughts, mind, and life. Listen to these affirmations every night and see how you will start to sleep better and feel the Holy Spirit’s constant presence in your life. Release anxiety, stress, and fear with the word of God.

International security and American supremacy are at stake—and now is the time for the US to take action. China's global power and influence grows every day. Working from a deep sense of national identity, the Chinese Communist Party is leading its country toward what it deems "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation," and executing a long-term Grand Strategy to topple over its chief adversary, the US. As China becomes increasingly repressive domestically and aggressive overseas, it threatens to upend America's global dominance at every turn.

Forbidden love and fierce rivalry drive Jeff Hollister, a street-smart high school senior and gang leader of the Hurricanes, to the brink of disaster. Thinking he’s got the world in his back pocket, and the police at a safe distance, he and his scrappy gang of teenage delinquents come to discover they don’t always come out on top after all. A deadly vow by a member of the rival Tornadoes gang sets Jeff and his friends on a roller coaster of knife fray and gunplay, foot races and car chases, trust and betrayal, and murder.

Read by the author. A transformative way of leadership grounded in the power of resilience and faith. Have you ever stood on a thin line between the old and new chapters of your life, wondering how it would all unfold, unsure if it would be for the better? Have you ever questioned the doors God...

Are you studying for the Life in the UK test? Welcome to the only book you need: fully updated January 23, illustrated, complete, official, and with 21 practice tests. This bumper book brings you the complete and up-to-date official course plus 21 official style tests to practice. The 2023 edition has been verified for accuracy and updated throughout following recent changes in British society and legislation. Lists of monarchs, key dates, and key individuals are included to help you revise at your own pace.

Truly Significant: Conversations with Big Hearted People is more than a book-it is a collection of stories from ordinary people who experienced extraordinary transformations. These are not tales of wealth or fame, but of lives changed, hearts opened, and communities uplifted. Each story reminds us of the incredible power of choice-the choice to live with purpose, to align our actions with values that matter, and to leave a legacy of hope. Kindness, generosity, and philanthropy aren't just lofty ideals.

After a prolonged illness, Frank and Linda's marriage has begun to fray at the edges. When old friends tell them about an "unconventional therapy retreat" called The Method, they jump at the chance to attend. One last attempt to stay true to their wedding vows. Till death do they part. Dr. Kaspar's Lone Loon Lodge is a secluded resort deep in the Montana wilderness. The staff is friendly. The other couple joining them is intense. But when one of the guests is murdered events quickly spiral out of control, leaving Linda and Frank unable to trust anyone but each other.

The intoxication from a pint of vodka, the electric buzz from snorting cocaine, the warm embrace from shooting heroin - drinking and drugging provide the height of human experience. It's the promise of heaven on earth, but the hell that follows is a constant hunger, a cold emptiness. The craving to get high is a yearning as intense of any blood-thirsty monster. The stories inside feature the insidious nature of addiction told with compassion yet searing honesty.

It's no secret that men and women are different. And it's no secret that they don't always get along because of these differences, even when they love each other. But having a successful marriage is not about finding the perfect person to marry. It's about loving someone in an unselfish, Christlike manner.

Happiness is far more than a positive feeling that comes and goes. Science is now proving that happiness is a skill that you can develop. Bridging neuropsychology with the great contemplative traditions, Dr. Rick Hanson brings you a series of practices that help you learn to let go of negative experiences to make space for positive thoughts and feelings.

At one time or another, everyone in a position of authority, whether in a multi-national corporation or a local volunteer group, wonders what the key to great leadership is. Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller explore that important question in this revealing business fable. They uncover the secret that great leaders already know and detail what you need to do to truly inspire and motivate others.

After making an unexpected connection with God via a mysterious self-help book and a 1-800 number, one man embarks on an unlikely spiritual quest in this “remarkably creative” (Kirkus Reviews) novel from Grammy Award–winning musician and New York Times bestselling author Rick Springfield...

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems.

This is the story of legendary record producer Rick Hall and his historic role in the development of the world-famous "Muscle Shoals sound". Rick Hall made music history when he founded FAME Recording Studios, the first professional recording studio in the entire state of Alabama. After producing and engineering the area's first national hit on Arthur Alexander's Southern soul classic "You Better Move On", Rick went on to earn international fame and eventually a Grammy for a lifetime of achievements.

This is a beginner's basic guide to investing in the stock market. What most people don't realize is that it's very possible to invest to create income. When you know where you should look, it's actually easy to invest wisely in specific investment vehicles that return a steady income to you year after year. You'll learn ways to develop a strong investment portfolio that is able to grow in value automatically - if you set it up the right way.