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When an EMP strike devastates North America's technological backbone, Emily Croswell urgently sleds through the Alaskan wilderness, knowing her survivalist friend Lionel is prepared for such catastrophes. Simultaneously, the reckless celebrity Duke Redpath jeopardizes the safety of his girlfriend Lex and survival guide Harry during their rugged journey. As the world descends into chaos with raging wildfires and society's descent into anarchy, Emily faces dire threats in her quest to save her ailing friend Vivian from a trapped skyscraper.

In this book, IT security and education professional Matt Walker will not only guide you through everything you need to pass the exam, but do so in a way that is actually enjoyable. The subject matter need not be dry and exhausting, and we won't make it that way. You should finish this book looking forward to your exam and your future.

Six months after we last met Carter Reece and Isaac Brannigan, they're still very much in love. Moving in together, moving forward, life for these two is great until some life changing events occur. Isaac has a frightening setback and Carter's world starts to unravel. Things become even more complicated and start to change for both men when Isaac’s new colleague enters the picture. As Isaac struggles for what he really wants, it might just cost him what he needs the most.

Ärger braut sich zusammen, als April May sich ihrem fünfzigsten Geburtstag und der Eröffnung ihres Teesalons nähert. Als sich herumspricht, dass ein lokaler Reporter an einer Enthüllungsgeschichte arbeitet, ist jeder in der Stadt nervös, dass seine Geheimnisse aufgedeckt werden könnten. Ein Mord zeigt, wie weit eine verzweifelte Person gehen wird, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen, und April muss sich mit dem neuen Deputy zusammentun, um den Mörder zu finden. Als Außenseiter sind sie die einzigen zwei unvoreingenommenen Beobachter.

April May liebt den Nachmittagstee mit feinen Sandwiches, Scones und köstlichem Gebäck. Als sie ein charmantes rosa-lila Haus sieht, beschließt sie spontan, es zu kaufen und ein Teehaus zu eröffnen. Die erste Überraschung ist eine Bengalkatze auf dem Dachboden, die möglicherweise einen Schatz bewacht. Wie sonst ließen sich die Einbrüche in ihr Haus erklären? Dann ist da noch der attraktive, arrogante Koch in ihrer Küche, den niemand sonst sehen kann. Ist er nur ein Produkt ihrer Fantasie oder ein Geist? So oder so verleiht er ihrem Menü eine köstliche französische Note.

Our memory needs to be sharp, so much so that we can recall things in an instant. William Walker Atkinson in Memory, How to Develop, Train, and Use It, offers easy and applicable methods to develop, cultivate, and train our memory. The audiobook, also venturing into how to mentally influence others, is an informative guide that will enable us to further our retention power, making memorizing faster and effortless.

Turn your bedtime routine into a magical adventure with this collection of calming fairy tales that will have your children and whole family drifting off to the deepest, calming sleep they have ever have! With "Bedtime Fairy Tale Collection for Kids" you are not only just hitting play, you are unleashing 25 classic fairy tales which have been passed down for generations, unleashing adventures that will make dreams come alive.

When a professional skateboarder disappears under mysterious circumstances, a podcaster seems to be the only person interested in finding him. She has her own motivations, of course, and so begins an exploration into the little-known and unpredictable world of international skateboarding. Walker Ryan’s second novel is a tale of complicated friendships, hesitant romance and unexpected adventure.

In Washington state wine country, Red Mountain is a refuge for searchers and wanderers, artists and lovers, farmers and chefs — people looking for a place to belong. Despite the stunning landscape, the world-class wines, and their best efforts, the eccentric inhabitants often attract trouble. Brooks Baker, the man with the most broken of pasts, craves stability, but he’s forced into making a tough decision when the woman he loves considers a move to Florida.

Detective Christopher "Topher" Carnegie is unlucky in love. He either tries too hard, doesn't try hard enough, or hasn't found the right person yet. But recently, he's started seeing Julian Fine, his sister's best friend, in a new light. If there's one thing a fabulous tailor knows, it's how to take a person's measure. Julian recognizes a straight man when he sees one, but that doesn't stop him from falling head over heels for the unattainable man.

A compilation of classic tales by great American writers performed by terrific actors, with a lineup including Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award winners, and PEN Award winners.

Prepare and survive. When an EMP cripples the nation's power grid, lawlessness erupts across the country. An electromagnetic pulse attack instantly disables all electronics, plunging society into chaos. As humanity dwindles, gangs form and starvation spreads across a lawless land. Maria and her fellow survivors navigate this perilous new reality at the border, their every step a battle for survival. Local law enforcement and emergency services, now powerless, face overwhelming challenges.

When an EMP plunges Columbus into darkness, legal secretary Avery Westwood is thrust into a city spiraling into chaos. With looters on the streets and lawlessness taking hold, survival becomes her only goal. Every step brings new dangers in a world without power, trust, or safety. How far will Avery go to escape the collapse of society?

Here’s the cold, hard truth: Ideas are cheap. Product follow-through is where the money is spent and made. That’s where heroes are forged, and excellent product design sparks what eventually becomes major growth. Today, products need to grow their user bases...from scratch, again and again. This book is a guide to the vital work of shaping a product into its sustaining engine. It’s a design-focused companion to methodologies like product-led growth.

The fate of ancient knowledge and power is in peril. For centuries, witches have held this age-old knowledge, passing it from one generation to the next, and ensuring the balance of the world. But when King Saul of Israel condemns magic as malevolent and mercilessly slaughters most of the witches, the Witch of Endor faces a grim reality; there is no one left to inherit the sacred wisdom. With her own death foretold and approaching, she has no choice but to perform a ritual to shift the knowledge to a chosen tree.

Cassandra Miller doesn't have time for men. She's far too busy trying to open a cupcake shop with her silent partner and best friend, not to mention catering her brother's wedding. And let's face it, it's not like Prince Charming is going to stroll into the bakery and sweep her off her feet. Henry has been a prince his entire life, but for one wild wedding, he wants to be nothing more than an Average Joe, or in this instance, an Average Hank.

A teenage boy becomes stranded in the remote woodlands of Northern Canada after his bush plane crashes and he is left as the sole survivor. With next to nothing, except the clothes on his back and a few items found from the crash site, he struggles to survive. He faces many dangers, but the biggest danger, one far greater than starvation, hypothermia or the threat of predators, is the danger he never sees coming until it’s almost too late.

On the streets of Venice, magic burns and wars wage, while powerful illusions and mind-bending magic keep the world of The Skilled hidden from ordinary people—or typics. The powerful Mardova Family rules with an iron fist, keeping their powers secret and their eyes on their enemies. Zan Mardova would rather use his magical Skills to do tricks on his motorcycle or fly over buildings than involve himself in Family politics, but when he discovers a rival Family has brainwashed a beautiful typic girl named Ellie, he begins to unravel a web of dangerous secrets with Ellie at the center.

Dalton "Doc" Simmons is having one helluva week. First, archaic laws have kept he and his partners at Deep Six Salvage from recovering the sunken treasure they've been after. Second, an approaching hurricane threatens to scatter the legendary riches across the bottom of the ocean. And third, Deep Six's feisty, flirty attorney, Camilla D'Angelo, has just landed on Wayfarer Island, and she represents everything he can't stand . . . and everything he can't help but want.

It’s the autumn of 1939, and Europe lurches uncertainly into war. Paul Muller is catapulted into a diplomatic cauldron of treachery and betrayal as both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union threaten war on new fronts. In a compelling narrative of political intrigue and violence, listeners will relish being exposed to the little-known events Muller encounters, vividly illustrating the perils of a confused and fearful time.