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I know all about being afraid of the dark. Like my uncle, in my thirties I found my way into my own dark forest, face-to-face with the big bad wolf. He was so close to me the whole time, I could taste the blood on his breath. Meeting him felt like a fairytale. I fact, I met him at a bar called the Wolf's Lair. A sensational trial for an historic serial murder. A missing woman with a trail of secrets. A top lawyer famous for defending notorious criminals. A retired homicide cop hunting for the truth.

The revealing and insightful autobiography of an AFL superstar. From number one pick in the 2000 AFL draft, to six-time winner of St Kilda's best and fairest award, to five-time All Australian, to captaining his club for a record 220 games, to more than 330 games as a star of the AFL, Nick Riewoldt is an out-and-out champion. The Things That Make Us is Nick's autobiography, written with a deep intelligence and insight, and giving a fascinating perspective on his extraordinary life and career.

Finally! A complete and concise guide to common grocery store shopping from dairy to frozen packaged items, fruits and vegetables, beverages plus much more as we navigate the grocery isle for you. We will help you plan your shopping trip with a total emphasis on a diabetic friendly experience and provide you with Practical Tips for Diabetic Grocery ShoppingThis book will take a close look at Diabetes and get into some cutting edge research on the disease.

Full-cast dramatisations of three acclaimed novels by Elizabeth Taylor – including Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont – plus 17 readings of her short fiction Described by Antonia Fraser as ‘one of the most underrated novelists of the 20th century’, Elizabeth Taylor was much admired for her...

One of the three great tragic playwrights of ancient Greece, Sophocles wrote over 120 plays during his 60-year career, though only seven survive today. The most famous of these are the Theban Plays, all three of which are included in this collection alongside adaptations of Electra and Philoctetes, brought to life by celebrated writers, poets, and playwrights.

‘A fascinating and thoughtful exploration of faith in the modern world. If you’re wondering why it matters and how to make sense of it, read on.’ – Clare Balding Is it possible to believe in God and be gay? How does it feel to be excluded from a religious community because of your...

A breezy look at creating and managing a high-tech company. Mike goes through his childhood in PhD-dense Livermore, California, his foray in fast food, which he seems, in retrospect, to have enjoyed, and college, where he struggled. He goes through all the things that nobody told you about running a small business, particularly the stuff you don't learn getting an MBA. A little self-help is included. He provides the obligatory insults about HR.

Unlock the Power of Generative AI: Master Creativity, Deep Learning, and Advanced AI in One Essential Collection! Are you ready to revolutionize your creativity, career, and understanding of artificial intelligence? Whether you're an absolute beginner or looking to sharpen your AI expertise, this book collection takes you on a transformative journey through the world of Generative AI, Deep Learning, and Neural Networks. Discover How AI Can Save You Time, Enhance Creativity, and Propel Your Career Forward!

AI-Powered Project Management: Merging Technology with Team Success by Mohammad Zaripour explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming project management. This guide provides a roadmap for integrating AI into project workflows, helping professionals enhance decision-making, optimize processes, and improve team collaboration.

Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit. This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog.

A vintage BBC suspense thriller from the creator of The Archers and Dick Barton When David Conway attends a birthday party for his beautiful fiancée Pat, he expects a few drinks and a good time, but what he discovers is that his beloved is in fact in terrible danger. Following the clues, and a...

Taylor is being hunted. A sinister shadow trails him, playing a game of hide and seek. If Taylor is caught, a cruel death awaits him. There are rules for this game. To break them would mean dire consequences for Taylor and anyone close to him. Taylor must outwit and outlast the fiend for 48 hours.

This powerful book uncovers the untold stories of 30 extraordinary African queens and heroines whose courage, wisdom, and resistance shook empires and shaped nations. From warrior leaders who stood against colonial invasion to visionary rulers who built thriving kingdoms, these women are the forgotten architects of history.

France's master comic playwright has a field day with the subjects of hypochondria and our blind obedience to doctors. Molière’s witty attack on the medical profession has more than a little resonance today. Translated by John Wood, adapted by Beth Milles.

Most people learn SQL at the surface level. They can select rows, join tables, and filter records. Then the real world hits. Queries slow down. Reports break. Dashboards crawl. Business logic gets buried in messy scripts. Indexes exist, but nobody knows if they are helping. Stored procedures grow into dark little caves. The database becomes less like a tool and more like a locked room.

Step into the timeless charm of Annapolis, where colonial history, sailing culture, and waterfront beauty come together along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Experience Annapolis: Maryland’s Colonial Charm, Sailing & Waterfront is your immersive guide to one of America’s most distinctive coastal cities — rich in heritage, alive with maritime tradition, and filled with experiences that go far beyond the typical travel itinerary. Wander through brick-lined streets where the past still shapes the present.

The military coup that toppled Chilean president Salvador Allende in 1973 serves as the backdrop for the fictional adventures of a rookie CIA officer. The story accurately details CIA recruiting, training and operations while reimagining actual events. Having just graduated from Yale, an engineering degree and ability to speak Spanish lands the young man in the capital of Chile just weeks before the violent revolution. His experiences cause him to wrestle with ethical questions involving America's clandestine role in the destabilization of the socialist Chilean government.

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you reduce stress and anxiety and improve your overall well-being. But it can be challenging to know where to start, especially if you're a beginner. In this book, you'll learn the basics of meditation. You'll also get a 21-day guided meditation journey to help you start your practice. Each day, you'll be given a short meditation, instructions, and tips.

Once before time began, before the past could be remembered, before the future could be imagined and before the present could be lived, there was an all powerful being that created the world as we know it. We are told in numerous creation stories that mankind ruined the plan – a plan created by a singular all powerful, all-knowing and all-loving being. Did fragile mankind ruin a majestic plan created by an all-knowing being?

In 1933, Johann Trollmann won Germany's light-heavyweight boxing title. The Nazis would not accept him as the winner because he was Sinto. Many Sinti and Roma (or "Gypsies") had long been involved in the sport, but Nazi ideology demanded that only Aryans excel as fighters. Trollmann used his visibility in the ring for shocking and aggressive protest, turning boxing into politically charged performance art. He fought for his country, and against its prejudice.