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A murder inside Chicago's ultra-Orthodox community.A woman arrested for the crime.And the one man who believes the police have the wrong suspect.When Jake Cooper's girlfriend is accused of murder, he begins asking questions inside a community where outsiders rarely see what happens behind closed...

Ever found yourself staring into the void and wished it would at least tell a good joke? Wonder how a chain-smoking French philosopher with unflattering glasses became an intellectual sex symbol? Want to understand existentialism without developing an addiction to black turtlenecks and cigarettes? "Sartre's No Exit" is the antidote to pretentious philosophical despair you've been waiting for.

Unearth the hidden past of Earth and its intricate connection with our galaxy's undisclosed history in this engaging new volume. Presenting a unique blend of scientific evidence, philosophical thought, and spiritual insight, this book unifies these seemingly disparate realms into a coherent narrative. Delve into the profound origins of our species and our celestial lineage, linked to infinite worlds, alternate dimensions, and numerous universes.

In the sweltering, shadow-drenched town of Hanna Cove, Louisiana, the past doesn't just haunt the residents—it hunts them. It’s the early 1900s, and twenty souls have vanished into the sprawling bayous without a trace. They leave behind nothing but whispered rumors and a trail of wilted red Abbeville irises.

The Shadowbound Saga — Book One Magic is forbidden for a reason. At the elite academy where power is trained, controlled, and quietly feared, Elara is doing everything she can to survive. She follows the rules. She hides what she is. And she never asks questions the Council doesn’t want answered. But some magic refuses to stay buried. When long-forgotten forces begin to stir and whispers of an outlawed power resurface, Elara finds herself caught between secrets that could shatter the academy—and a destiny the world would rather see destroyed than unleashed.

A student is murdered in his dorm room. An empty suitcase is left across his body. No clear motive. Too many suspects. Everyones lying. When Jake Cooper uncovers a secret, the case explodes into something far bigger, and people are willing to kill to keep the truth buried. A case where bad luck...

Agent J and his A-team follow confusing clues into the bowels of the Vatican underground and the corners of South Africa, to hunt down a man claiming to be the second coming of Christ and to stop a world cataclysm. Are the leads accurate or deceptions? Are the Archangels from heaven or someplace...

In Plotinus Shredded, we tear through his Neoplatonic fever dream. The One? A vague cosmic buzzword that explains nothing. Emanations? A divine PowerPoint presentation gone horribly wrong. The Nous? His intellectual VIP club for thoughts too snooty for reality. The Soul? His whiny excuse to hate fun. Matter? The poor physical world he treats like a cosmic landfill. And don’t get us started on his contemplation obsession—navel-gazing dressed up as enlightenment.

Foucault's Power is the antidote to pretentious philosophical obscurity you've been waiting for. This irreverent guide takes you on a sarcasm-soaked journey through Michel Foucault's most influential ideas—from his analysis of prisons and power to his baffling observations about sexuality and truth—all while mercilessly mocking the cult of incomprehensibility that has grown around him.

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights. Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s cultural and architectural heritage.

Before there were stars, before there was time, there was only the Domain—an endless field of living light where every consciousness was one, and nothing was ever wanted, because nothing was ever missing. Then one point of light asked a question. What if? That single thought fractured eternity. From it came number, then form, then a world—and with the world came separation, hunger, fear, and the first shadow.

War stories inhere in all generations. This book is about the shards of war--the deep sharp edges left within those who have seen combat, survived it, and lived beyond it. The book weaves these stories told to the author, or experienced by him, with the Civil War Diary of the author's great-great grandfather. Grandfather Benjamin Franklin Heuston (1824-1894) fought for the Union with the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. He marched with General Sherman to Atlanta in 1864, and was badly wounded.

The Resurrection of Lucian the VampireIn a small northeastern town, an unprecedented evil has been accidentally awoken. Lucian, a centuries old vampire has returned from hell with vengeance on his mind. Vengeance against the town that destroyed him in his last life. This is a story of the courage it takes to stand up to the powerful vampire and includes witchcraft, ghosts, fast paced action and horror as the creature begins its reign of terror.

SOME RISKS YOU CHOOSE. OTHERS CHOOSE YOU. Exiled from Texas, disbarred, and white-knuckling sobriety in the Midwest, criminal defense attorney Larry Welk has learned to manage risk the hard way: by living inside it. A carefully curated dating profile lands Larry a date with Birdie Thurmond, a brilliant state auditor who believes risk is just a math problem waiting to be solved. Birdie has a spreadsheet for everything, and Larry can't shake the feeling he's already been reduced to a set of variables. The night ends awkwardly, and they part ways.

In “The Healer,” Marshall Black’s fifth installment of the Mike McHaskell Series, Mike is tapped by an old friend in the Texas Rangers to seek out and bring to justice a ruthless killer masquerading as a holy man. When a series of grisly murders reveals an unholy alliance between a revered reverend and his sinister partner, Mike must confront the darkness lurking in unexpected places.

Along with Meredith and her grandfather Charlie, you'll go on a moving journey in "The Enchanted Journey of Remembering with Grandpa" as they face the difficulties of dementia. Meredith and her dear grandpa Charlie are the protagonists of this touching story, which chronicles their shared history of happy recollections and emotional moments of understanding and love.

Unlock financial prosperity with “Wealth Dynamics: Insights For Financial Empowerment”. This comprehensive guide is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the importance of financial literacy and the path to wealth. Whether you’re a beginner, or someone looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this book is a valuable resource. Empower yourself with financial education and pave your way to wealth.

We all feel a little lost in life sometimes. Animals are alike in this as well. Life is an adventure to enjoy. The mystery is the pursuit. Even if we pursue in our dreams. Never stop adventuring! Fred follows his dreams. Why don’t you?

Gullywasher's of Georgia has been abandoned a long time but it's far from empty. A determined CDC epidemiologist goes rogue to tackle a mysterious outbreak in Savannah, only to find himself entangled with a pair of urban explorers and a dangerous, tortured soul in an abandoned theme park where dark forces stir.

The story of four boys from different villages, becoming true friends escaping from the Sky eye forge beneath the Stone wall's city, after realizing the promised privileged life turned into a mind breaking prison. Discovering how a forbidden love can curse a soul, trapped in the forests of Varlan.