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If a man doesn't take you seriously, he may feel compelled to have a good time with you. Unfortunately this good time will last until you finally realize you're being taken for a ride or until Mr. Time Waster ultimately moves on to a woman he REALLY wants. In cases like this, what a woman really requires are two things: a healthy amount of self-respect and a set of "player-proof" dating rules that will allow her to make wise dating decisions.

One demon. One angel. A relationship that's failed so many times. Could it really be just one human they've been missing?

New York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons exposes how the "new oligarchs" of Silicon Valley have turned technology into a tool for oppressing workers in this "passionate" (Kirkus) and "darkly funny" (Publishers Weekly) examination of workplace culture. At a time of soaring corporate profits...

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of the dawn of video games and their rise into a multibillion-dollar business “For industry insiders and game players alike, this book is a must-have.”—Mark Turmell, designer for Midway Games and creator of NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and WrestleMania ...

Decreasing narcissism in people has been done countless times before and there is scientific evidence showing anyone who is willing to put in the work can create new healthy habits. Some of your past relationships may never be restored but your future relationships can absolutely go the way you want. While you may feel alone for having a narcissistic personality disorder or just narcissistic tendencies, about 1 in every 16 people (6.2%) of the population has it too.

James Corbin, Viscount Finchley, has two goals. First, guarantee his brother gets married. That path is made smoother now that George is finally engaged. Nothing will stand between George and the altar . . . not even George. Second, James must ensure that his best friend Burke does not get married . . . at least not to the living, breathing gorgon that is Lady Olivia Rutledge. Burke is fully on board with this plan. Together with their friend Renley, the gentlemen concoct an elaborate ruse designed to set Burke free from his matrimonial snare.

Christopher and Hannah are a happily married surgeon and nurse with picture-perfect lives. All that’s missing is a child. When Janie, an abandoned six-year-old, turns up at their hospital, Christopher forms an instant connection with her, and he convinces Hannah they should take her home as their own.

Brought to you by Penguin. The Audiobook of the Year is back, with yet another pro-rogues gallery of the most amazing, audacious and absolutely absurd news of 2019. Featuring an audio-exclusive bonus chapter and live recordings for the Book of the Year 2019 tour. Once again the fact-finding...

I'll tell you what isn't on my agenda for this century: finding my fated mate only to have him reject me. In fact, having a mate and tying myself down for eternity isn't even a blip on my radar. But the moment I meet Bailey, there's no denying he's meant to be mine. Everything about the gentle Welsh giant calls to me, consuming my thoughts. The problem? He doesn't feel the same way. One life-altering kiss has him running in the other direction, leaving me to watch over him from the shadows.

I asked for his criteria for bed buddies - that's the PG version. He swore at me and said he didn’t do groupies. And just like that, our friendship was off to a great start. Reese Forster was the starting point guard for the Seattle Thunder. Gorgeous. Cocky. Loved by the nation. He’s also attending preseason basketball training camp where I used to work.

DCI Tom Raven’s hopes for a few quiet days with his daughter, Hannah, are shattered when a shocking murder plunges him into a macabre mystery in the nearby coastal town of Whitby. In the hallowed grounds of the ruined abbey, a man lies lifeless: drained of blood and marked by the symbol of a dragon.

The world burned on fire with inspiration when bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale revealed the four phrases of Ho’oponopono–a Hawaiian healing spirituality of profound wisdom and power–in his globally successful book, Zero Limits. Now he shares The Fifth Phrase, the most powerful healing and cleaning statement of all. Along the way, he also shares new secrets, insights and methods for faster results, deeper awakening and a life of magic and miracles.

After focusing on topics ranging from teamwork and leadership to employee engagement and meetings New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni has finally turned his attention toward his own craft—consulting and client service. Tapping into the simple but powerful model that his firm...

Kurz vor Weihnachten taucht plötzlich ein falscher Weihnachtsmann in Playmobil City auf – und ausgerechnet Mama Claudia erkennt ihn wieder. Es ist ihr Ex-Freund Bastian, der für jede Menge Verwirrung sorgt. Julian beginnt zu zweifeln, Emma ist verunsichert und Papa Martin wird misstrauisch. Zwischen Weihnachtsmarkt, Krankenhaus und Polizei kommt ein großes Familiengeheimnis ans Licht.

Im großen Finale der Weihnachtsabenteuer reisen Bluey, Cookie, Norbert und Rudolph nach Mallorca, um den verschwundenen Weihnachtsmann zu finden. Auf der sonnigen Insel entdecken sie traumhafte Strände, treffen auf fröhliche Menschen und spielen Boccia, bevor sie den Weihnachtsmann schließlich unter einem Sonnenschirm entdecken. Mit viel Mut, Freundschaft und Einfühlungsvermögen überzeugen sie ihn, rechtzeitig zum Nordpol zurückzukehren. Zurück zu Hause bei der Familie Vogel erleben sie die Freude des Zusammenseins und die Magie von Weihnachten hautnah.

In „ XXL Spiele Teil 14 " erwartet Emma, Julian und Hannah wieder ein aufregender Spieletag voller Spaß, Spannung und Überraschungen. Die Vogelkinder treten in mehreren beliebten Spielen gegeneinander an: Bei einer Revanche von „ Paw Patrol – Auf zur Zentrale " wird ihr Regelwissen auf die Probe gestellt, während im „ Pokémon Labyrinth Connect " Konzentration und ein gutes Gedächtnis gefragt sind. Als mutige Monsterjäger suchen sie die richtigen Karten, bevor es mit der „ TAPPLE Weihnachts-Edition " besonders festlich wird. Zum Abschluss sorgt „ Wer ist es?!

When Dan Solomon began writing Winfuel, the intended audience was the men and women who aspire to reach the top of the global fitness industry. But as the story came to life, the book evolved into something bigger, a powerful resource for ANYONE in any industry on a mission to level up—creating momentum, activating your network, and maximizing opportunities.

An American Tragedy is the story of Clyde Griffiths, who spends his life in the desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, it is the masterful portrayal of the society whose values both shape Clyde's ambitions and seal his fate; it is an unsurpassed depiction of the harsh realities of American life and of the dark side of the American dream.

A dead man on the beach. A detective with everything to prove. And a secret that won't stay buried. When a man’s body washes up on the North Yorkshire coast with a gunshot wound to the chest, DCI Tom Raven is handed the case. The only clue to the victim’s identity? A ring engraved with two names. Raven hasn’t set foot in Scarborough for over thirty years. Now he’s back – leading a murder investigation and facing ghosts from his past.

“A lucidly written, shrewdly argued meditation on how democrats and dictators preserve political authority.” —Wall Street Journal Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and Alastair Smith’s canonical book on political science turns conventional wisdom on its head. They start from a single proposition...