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Frank, a frustrated singer-turned-music professor finds himself entangled in a love affair with Shelley, a highly-educated, unhappily married woman. Jonesing to quit his teaching gig, Frank jumps at the chance to implement his new girlfriend's scheme to steal the skimmed-cash treasure from her marijuana business tycoon husband. Feeling they need a third, she introduces him to Ramon, her go-to bartender, armed with a nomadic upbringing and a gun from behind the register, who likewise is all in.

The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. Fitzgerald's fictional narrative fully renders that period—known for its jazz music, economic prosperity, flapper culture, libertine mores, rebellious youth, and ubiquitous speakeasies.

Codependency has kept you stuck. For codependents, happiness is fleeting. It's there one moment, gone the next. Even when you try so hard to do the right thing and treat people well, stable happiness still evades you. Why is this? If you're codependent, you may have difficulty standing up for yourself and speaking your truth. You may believe that you're responsible for ensuring others don't feel emotional pain in their lives.

Jack and Louis are the laughingstock of the FBI after a botched mission. Despite their demotion to investigating crackpot tabloid journalism, they do their best to come out on top - in this case, they try to track down the whereabouts of Elvis Presley.

Meet Hinge and Bracket, the delightful double act brought to sublime life by George Logan and Patrick Fyffe. Lifelong companions and musical collaborators, they enjoy nothing more than performing around the piano together, and trading light-hearted banter spiced with comic innuendo and a double entendre or two. Collected here are the very best of their radio appearances, including the pilot episode and first series of The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket.

Wisdom, logic, and truth: These are the only three words that matter in this crazy zombie world. Believe nothing, and question everything. Ask questions, and seek your own answers. Never let anybody tell you what truth is, how to feel, how to think, or what to believe. There is no such thing as a stupid question, just stupid people asking stupid questions.

What took us from living in caves to be an advanced, multilingual, intelligent species? If, as a scientist and inventor, I somehow discovered a way to make interdimensional portals, and the portal abides by nature and the laws of physics, and if the portal will only appear if appropriately constructed, is the portal patentable? What do we really know about the science and technological capabilities studied behind closed doors?

We know the story of Scrooge, but we don't know what happened to Jacob Marley on that fateful Christmas night when Scrooge was visited by three ghosts. This is the tale of Jacob Marley. He was in Hell for seven years, and this was his chance to redeem his soul. Jacob's mom wanted out of this life and wanted peace. Jacob's son was very angry at the world. Jacob's former wife was in disarray. How was Jacob going to salvage what was left of his family on this very Christmas night as a ghost?

One hundred fifty years after the end of slavery and nearly 60 years after the passage of the civil rights laws of the 1960s, average Black household wealth in the 21st century remains a fraction of the median assets of other racial, ethnic, and immigrant populations. There are many reasons, but this book is about one: two centuries of governmental encouragement of periodic sustained surges in immigration. Governmental policies and actions have enabled employers to depress Black wages and to avoid hiring African Americans altogether.

Cam et Max nagent en eaux troubles. Eux qui ont toujours cru que le plus difficile était de se déclarer leur amour sont rendus à la prochaine étape: celle de la passion à entretenir. La question pour eux n’est donc plus «doit-on prendre le risque d’aimer?», mais plutôt «comment fait-on pour que l’amour perdure?»

This is an up-close journey into one of the most controversial events in recent history, the January 6 Trump rally. This story is told firsthand, as I recall how I hit the ground that day and conducted some amazing interviews. I attended this event as both a supporter of Trump and a journalist, so that being said, this piece is subjective. Also, I was already in a vehicle leaving DC when the riots began to take place, so I had no part in any "insurrection", nor did I have any knowledge of anything of the sort happening. All names have been changed!

Roy Sharples draws on decades of experience at the vanguard of business innovation and a deep affinity for applying an artistic instinct to explore these questions, offering novel solutions. Building on a broad survey of the misfits who defined the modern world, from Dada to Elon Musk and Bauhaus to Acid House, he explores what makes the creative mind tick. He also examines the conditions that nourish creativity in organizations of all sizes, from artists to corporations to civilizations.

Rattraper le temps perdu. Lise et Cerise n'ont en commun que la rime. Tout oppose la mère et la fille. D'ailleurs c'est simple, Lise voulait un garçon. À la mort d'Axel, mari et père adoré, les deux femmes se retrouvent en tête à tête, et se repoussent comme des aimants réfractaires. Mais une inconnue s'invite dans l'équation. Elle efface tout, même les ressentiments, et apporte d'inespérées retrouvailles. Car il n'est jamais trop tard pour s'aimer...

21 Stories from the Zzone is a collection of short stories situated within the Sapien Overlords universe. Some of them reveal the background of what happened before the Greatest War, a cataclysmic event that shook humanity to its core and brought a significant change to the world. Others deal with the consequences of that event, and the rise of the newly-established world government called the United Zzone Federation and its AI counterpart, Zetwork. A few remaining stories examine this project's future as humanity reaches for the stars and into the unknown galaxy.

Matthew Heneghan weaves an intricate web that is his life, in a style all his own. Once a medic in the Canadian Forces and a paramedic in the civilian world, he has a varied and traumatic past. Facing childhood abuse, addiction, suicidal ideation, incredible loss, and mental illness, he finds himself left rudderless. Matthew chronicles his journey towards a better way of coping. If you have spent time in the military, paramedicine, or just love devouring an exquisitely written tale, this book is a must-have.

Meet Thomas Rosanoff: med student and researcher. Meet his subjects: three homeless men who believe they are God. Ever since his girlfriend ended things, Thomas’s life has been on a downward spiral. A gifted medical student, he has spent his entire adulthood struggling to escape the legacy of...

Ever wondered where big breakthrough ideas come from? How do innovators manage to spot the opportunities for industry revolution that everyone else seems to miss? Contrary to popular belief, innovation is not some mystical art that's forbidden to mere mortals. The Four Lenses of Innovation thoroughly debunks this pervasive myth by delivering what we've long been hoping for: the news that innovation is systematic, it's methodical, and we can all achieve it.

Building a culture of purpose is one of the greatest challenges facing modern leaders, as today's best minds are looking for meaning, not just jobs. More than any other single factor, cultures of purpose power winning organizations, attracting the smartest, most creative, most passionate talent. For leaders building cultures of purpose, the commercial pursuit of sustainability provides the most reliable blueprint. While sustainability has been commonly misconstrued as a description of a set of problems, Christoph Lueneburger shows that it is really a solution to problems.

A gentle story that captures the humor and quiet magic of the relationship between a young girl and her grandfather. Told in Roy’s distinctive style, this series of anecdotes, life lessons, and inventive half-truths is rich in authenticity and charm as Bamps explains the world to Bronwen during their walks together through the countryside.

Shane is in trouble with his Dom again. He can’t help making matters worse for himself. He wants to please Julien, make him happy, and be the perfect sub for him. No matter how hard Shane tries, something or someone always seems to slow their progress. Often, Shane gets in his own way, lying and breaking rules. This time, there are a couple of people trying to ruin their relationship.