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The Assassin: Surrounded by dark elves, Artemis Entreri tightens his grip on the streets of Calimport. While he urges caution, his black-skinned sponsor grows ever more ambitious. The assassin will soon find himself on a path his most hated enemy has walked before him - a path that leads to a place where someone like Entreri would never be welcome. The Drow: Jarlaxle has ascended from dark Menzoberranzan with only evil intentions. The malevolent Crystal Shard’s influence on him intensifies until even the drow agents he brought with him grow fearful.

In the Underworld, Prue must stop Apollo from stealing the throne. But when Cyrus allies himself with the enemy, she fears losing him—and her kingdom—forever. In the mortal realm, Mona and Evander seek out allies to help them take down Apollo. When they hear whispers of the Titans reawakening, they realize the threat is more deadly than they imagined.

The Art of War, also known as the Sūnzǐ, is a classic Chinese text on competitive strategy. It has influenced modern military and political strategists, East and West, and is considered a major landmark in the history of strategic thought. In these 12 lectures, Professor Wilson leads you in plumbing the depths of the text, understanding its historical context and profile, while grasping its application to contemporary politics, business, sports, and more.

Your calendar is full, your inbox never ends, and Slack keeps blinking—so why does real work never get done? Deep Work Habits shows knowledge workers how to stop living in constant task switching and start finishing the work that actually moves their career forward. This isn’t about willpower or quitting technology. It’s about redesigning your defaults so focus becomes normal again. You don’t need more time. You need fewer interruptions.

Two years after losing his husband, the last thing widower Rob Asher wants to do is go on a cruise-for-two by himself. But after some practical advice from his best friend, Rob realizes that his husband wouldn’t have wanted him to hide away from the world with only his grief for company. So despite some lingering doubts, Rob packs his bags for his cruise adventure and flies to Barcelona to board the Ocean Wanderer.

Lies and Games is a collection about what men learn to hide and how that hiding becomes habit. Written from lived experience, these poems explore attraction, silence, and the tension between wanting closeness and fearing it. The poems documents moments and the cost of staying guarded. This book captures the journey of becoming with all the confusion and broken edges that come with it. This is not a love story. It's what happens around one.

Wagon trains, one after another, for the past sixteen years have beaten ruts into the prairie beside the North Platte, scarring the land and driving the buffalo away from the Cheyennes’ ancestral hunting ground. Chief Gray Eagle has vowed to stop them and sends his Dog Soldiers to attack. Captain Irving Wheeler is leading a patrol of the 2nd Cavalry to locate the Cheyenne before they can attack the next wagon train. Scout Caleb Miller finds the Cheyenne but not before they attack.

Als Melissa ein marodes Eiscafé an der Ostsee übernimmt, träumt sie von einem Leben voller Waffelduft, Sonnenschein und vor allem: ohne Drama. Doch dann steht ER plötzlich vor ihr: wortkarg, geheimnisvoll und mit diesen unglaublich blauen Augen, die sie nie vergessen konnte. Ihre erste große Liebe. Dumm nur, dass er steif und fest behauptet, sie noch nie gesehen zu haben – und sich obendrein ganz anders nennt. Während Schleifmaschine und Herzschlag im Takt vibrieren, gerät Melissas Welt ins Wanken: Wer ist dieser Mann wirklich?

Quando, un venerdì di novembre, Skippy si accascia sul pavimento durante una gara a chi mangia più ciambelle, nessuno ci fa caso. Non ci fanno caso i compagni del Seabrook College che bullizzano Skippy da tempo. Eppure, il mistero della morte di Skippy e delle settimane che l'hanno precedute finirà per scombinare l'esistenza dei ragazzi e dell'intera comunità della scuola. Dal preside, soprannominato l'«Automa», ai genitori e ai professori, evidentemente troppo distratti da tresche e disillusioni personali per accorgersi che qualcosa, nella vita di Skippy, proprio non quadrava.

Great at Work Without Burning Out: Leading Your Team Without Sacrificing Your Life

The countries of Remtaya and Kondoma are at war. Desperate for salvation, Remtaya seeks a Chosen One. Yet, the time of the Chosen Ones is over. Seth, an orphan with rare abilities and an unfortunate past, goes to the Castle Wall of Remtaya to become a scientist. But as he studies, catastrophe strikes, and his world is thrown into a whirlwind of fear and danger.

From the back of an ambulance to the front lines of absurdity, Laughter from the Rig takes you inside the world of EMS like you’ve never seen it before — through the side-splitting, jaw-dropping, “you-can’t-make-this-up” moments that keep medics laughing through the chaos. Paramedics and EMTs don’t just handle emergencies — they handle the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unbelievable.

Embark on the thrilling, romantic, and swashbuckling finale to the New York Times bestselling Nightweaver series that’s perfect for fans of Powerless and Heartless Hunter. At last, pirate Aster Oberon is setting sail—but danger is on the horizon. Armed with her crew of family and friends...

With women going missing across the Deep South, the detective duo of Hap and Leonard zero in on a horrific, chimerical villain protected and abetted by Texas’ most powerful. The sun never sets on justice, but it may finally be setting on the beloved crime fighting duo of Hap Collins and...

La Armada española encarna una gran historia de éxito, a pesar de las numerosas mentiras que persiguen sus principales victorias y sus supuestas derrotas. En estas páginas se analiza la rivalidad con Inglaterra que ha dado lugar a tanta desinformación. Ni España perdió el tridente de los mares en el siglo XVI ni la Armada Invencible fue la gran derrota militar que la propaganda anglosajona dejó escrita. Lejos de ser una fuerza anticuada o en decadencia, el poderío español se mantuvo en vanguardia desde los albores de la Edad Moderna hasta comienzos del siglo XX.

Legacy Maker by KR Hess Law guides high-income families and business owners who want more than wealth—they want lasting impact. Episodes simplify complex planning so you can breathe easier knowing your family, values, & assets are protected for generations. You’ll learn how to avoid loss through taxes, divorce, conflict, & poor succession—so what you’ve built endures for generations. Topics include: estate planning, multi-generational trusts, charitable strategy, tax avoidance, prenuptial planning, & preparing heirs for successful wealth transfer. Get started at ...

Most wellness advice demands an hour you don't have, equipment you don't own, or motivation that disappeared years ago. This solution-packed short book takes a radically different approach. Small movements practiced throughout your day create profound changes without ever setting foot in a gym. Two minutes here. Thirty seconds there. Ancient wisdom meets modern science in routines so simple they seem laughable until you feel the results.

The Credit Nurse is your urgent care guide to fixing bad credit, removing negative items, and recovering from financial trauma. We don't judge; we treat. Whether you are suffering from charge-offs, late payments, or post-bankruptcy shock, we provide the triage you need to stabilize your financial vitals.In every episode, we cover:Surgical Disputes: How to challenge inaccuracies on your report.Debt Triage: Deciding which bills to pay and which to negotiate.The 750 Recovery Plan: Realistic steps to rehabilitate your score.Stop letting bad credit bleed your bank account. It’s time to stop the ...

Draugr's Son is a prequel to Bloodlines and Black Flags. This is the story about Megaera's father, David Dracole.

Le Goûter (pronounced “goo-TAY”, rhymes with “hooray”) is not a podcast you put on in the background. It’s a conversation you sit with. Each episode feels like tea time with people who are thoughtful, and done pretending they have it all figured out. We talk identity, ambition, burnout, reinvention, confidence, power, and the quiet moments where life asks you to make a turn. This isn’t advice or self-help. It’s perspective. Le Goûter is for those who look fine on the outside and question everything on the inside.