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Step into Chicago during the 1960s and ’70s, when mobsters influence everyone from strip-club owners to Teamsters, aldermen, judges, and local police. It is a world where good men are corrupted by the irresistible lure of money and power and families are shattered by lies, violence, and tragedy.

The gods live amongst us. They pass themselves off as normal human beings while causing havoc and destruction on humankind for their amusement. Project 40 is a secret government organization that trains paranormal agents to track and capture these supernatural beings for national security purposes. All their efforts have failed...until now.

Doing the right job the right way is critical to your professional success. Influence and Impact provides an easy-to-follow, common sense approach to building influence at any level of an organization. Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt offer a fresh perspective on evaluating what values, strengths, and capabilities you bring to your role; how you can develop new skills to increase your influence; and determining if you are in the right place to have the greatest impact.

The demon armies have returned, and the world was not prepared to face them. Each bearing a piece of the sacred light, Corin and Olenka have finally found the power to defend their people. But the demon scourge is spreading fast, and there are few places of refuge left in the endless storm. Very soon, there may be no one left to save amid the breathless hordes of infected.

Dan Harper is just an ordinary guy, having an ordinary day…until he ruins his tie during lunch. When he visits a thrift store near his office for an inexpensive replacement, merely touching a secondhand tie triggers a flood of gruesome images only he can see. Are they hallucinations, or suppressed memories?

In the quiet town of Cottonwood Grove, Kansas, Jimmy Mankins' world is about to change forever. When Amelia Miller arrives at school, her mysterious nature instantly captivates Jimmy. As their friendship grows, Amelia reveals an incredible secret: she possesses a glowing blue egg, a key to another world. But this is no mere fantasy – it's a destiny that intertwines with Jimmy's own family history. As Jimmy becomes Amelia's protector, he's drawn into a realm beyond imagination, where creativity shapes reality and ancient prophecies come to life.

Terrorized by memories of the past, Coretheen Nerites wanders the decaying streets of Old Chicago as glimpses of her lost family pull her into misery. Consumed with despair, her hope only fades with the dimming of the lights as a predator bares his teeth. When she assumes all is lost, an eccentric stranger appears, bearing speed and ferociousness beyond human capabilities.

Wrongly accused of treason, Corin has been imprisoned by the very city he fought to save. With his brother murdered, his family disgraced, and the demon storm surging ever closer across the plains, Corin must place his faith in two unfamiliar guards who claim to be able to smuggle him to the outlands. But time is growing short, and the storm is drawing near.

As one of the top chefs in Las Vegas, I've built my Michelin star steakhouse from the ground up. Now, I want to take my thriving career to the next level, pimping myself out so that Hollywood will come calling. I'm so the best man for that job. And she's not a man. She's my rival. And all she serves in her redneck pescatarian restaurant is fish. I hate fish almost as much as I hate her. If it's not red meat, it's not an entrée. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get my own show on the Food Network. But Pepper St. Claire and my crazy attraction to her puts my dream in jeopardy.

With their eyes wide open, central banks, in their fight against the consequences of the global financial crisis and debt crisis, have fallen into the zero interest rate trap. While the euro area is deeply stuck in this quagmire, the US has only recently executed a monetary policy U-turn and is now sliding ineluctably into the same trap. The Zero Interest Trap discusses questions such as, are there any paths at all by which politicians, investors, and society can get out of the zero interest rate trap unscathed?

I want my second chance...but I'm blindsided by a surprise I never saw coming. I'm a billionaire multiple times over, but money doesn't matter to me. She's the only thing that matters. And I left her. Eight years ago, after high school graduation, I fled the scene, leaving her heartbroken. But she's been hiding something from me. Haylee has a daughter. Atlee has my eyes - and the moment I meet that precious little girl, I know she's mine. And I realize that everything I thought I knew about life and love was wrong. Dead wrong.

Chances are you will be in an automobile accident at some point in your life. It’s always best to be prepared for when that happens so you know what to do - and if you’ve just been in one, you can learn what to expect next in these sections. Longtime attorney Matthew D. Dubin has represented countless parties with personal injury claims. Written in clear, non-legal language, Matthew will tell you what you need to know as you maneuver through dealing with insurance companies and the legal system to get the settlement you deserve.

Are you ready to lose weight with the keto diet easily? Did you know you can lose weight when you eat fat instead of carbs? Losing weight is not easy. Yes, that’s right. It requires the right knowledge, diet, and commitment. That’s why this audiobook will not only be something as your reference but it will also play a part on the journey to a healthier you. After 21 days, it is expected that you will be well-equipped with the right information while enjoying a whole new you - have already shed some pounds and built better confidence.

Are you looking for new ketogenic diet recipes? Are you hoping to free up more of your week? Are you interested in what meal prepping can offer you? Here's a sneak preview of what's in this audiobook: What's keto and how to get started, a 28 meal plan, tons of ketogenic recipes, tips and tricks of a ketogenic lifetsyle, and much much more!

Are you ready to manifesting anything you want into your life? Looking closely at our everyday life, you will realize that the law of attraction is present all the time. Most people do not notice the connection because of the time lag between their thoughts and the manifestation of their thoughts. However, there are some things that happen to us that we feel happened as a result of a coincidence, not knowing it is the law of attraction that is at work. For instance, have you ever thought of calling a friend, and the friend calls you around that time?

LeBron is one of the most recognizable sports figures in the world because of his remarkable athleticism and on-court brilliance. He dazzles sports fans with his flawless shots and powerful dunks. His dominance on the court is unlike any other. He has made and broken historic records in basketball and he continues to do so in more than 16 years of playing in the NBA. Even with a slew of new talents, LeBron still dominates.

Max Hawthorne’s raunchy, revealing memoir is certain to induce bouts of calorie-burning laughter, embarrassed grins, and re-considerations of one’s gym membership. A smutty and enjoyable exposé of life behind health club doors, Memoirs of a Gym Rat is both a scandalizing and edifying listen. Find out all about the sex, drugs, and barbell curls that are on fitness regimens in this rare look at the scandalous culture that runs rampant in health clubs.

Journey without End chronicles the years-long journey of "extracontinentales"—African and South Asian migrants moving through Latin America, toward the United States. Based on five years of collaborative research between a journalist and an anthropologist, this book makes a narrative-driven critique of how state-level immigration policy fails extracontinental migrants.

Award-winning author Lisandro Perez tells Cuba's story through the lens of a single family: his own. The House on G Street is a unique depiction of one of the most consequential events of the twentieth century, told through generations of ancestors whose lives were shaped by dramatic historical forces. Perez disentangles the complex history by following his family's thread, imbuing political events with personal meaning. Their story begins with emigration to Cuba and follows the waning years of the colony.

Relit features sixteen original stories by award-winning Latinx YA authors that revamp classics, myths, and fairytales to center the multilayered Latinx experience through fantasy, science fiction, and a dash of magic. Pride and Prejudice is launched into outer space, Frankenstein is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and The Great Gatsby floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica. A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid’s heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them.