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The hauntingly beautiful second book in the gothic romance Poisoner series, where Alina Lis finds herself the prey of her vampiric ex-lover, Silas. They’re a couple deadly as sin, and as intoxicating as a sip of poison . . . Return to the world of The Poisoner... In the shadows of 1890s...

Jessa Tamson desperately needs a win. Her three-year relationship ended in heartbreak, her dream job evaporated, her car was stolen, and her rent just skyrocketed. She's about ready to tell the universe exactly where to go—until a strange tarot card dating app starts popping up on her phone. It's persistent, mysterious, and downright annoying, but when it promises an escape from her current mess of a life, she decides to take a leap of faith—and a flight to Scotland.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Anna Karenina, a literary masterpiece by Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy.

Avskild has fallen back to rejoin the rest of Mennesvarld. The shield protecting them is gone, leaving them exposed to threats beyond anything they've imagined. A team has assembled, but it will take a lot more than the power obtained by passing a single trial to defeat what's coming...

In a world where revolution ignites the flames of change, the true price of war is exacted upon both oppressors and the oppressed, engulfing the righteous and the morally compromised alike. In Stand, Damien Flynn finds himself thrust into the eye of this relentless storm, where the boundaries between justice and tyranny grow increasingly indistinguishable.

For decades, Alex Hunt, Matt Salem, and the Behaviorally team have partnered with world-leading brands to apply behavioral research to consumer decision-making. In unPACKED, they spill industry secrets for creating value in the most important moment in marketing: the purchase transaction. Through real-world case studies and practical frameworks, unPACKED equips you to make smarter decisions and maximize your packaging’s potential. Acquire invaluable benchmarks for setting expectations. Learn how to achieve packaging effectiveness with confidence and precision.

Sherlock Holmes —the name immediately brings to mind an image of the great detective sitting in his rooms in 221B Baker street, his fingers steepled before his hawkish nose, his sharp grey eyes focused on the client who has brought a little puzzle for him to solve. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said when one reads the names of the other literary detectives of the time period, sometimes referred to as the rivals of Sherlock Holmes.

Public City/Public Sex examines how the notion that male sexual desire required suitable outlets shaped urban policing and development. Ross traces the struggle to control sex in public and argues that it was the very effort to police the city that created new opportunities for women who sold sex and men who sought sex with other men. Placing public sex at the center of urban history, Ross shows how those who used public spaces played a central role in defining the way the city was understood.

“Shiveringly Gothic.”—New York Times Book Review A PopSugar and BookBub Best Romance of 2022! A London heiress rides out to the wilds of the English countryside to honor a marriage of convenience with a mysterious and reclusive stranger. Tall, dark, and dour, the notorious Captain Jasper...

Historian and professional investor Alasdair Nairn predicted both the dotcom and subprime collapses, and in this compelling new book shares the evidence that we are living through such a period of deadly excess right now. Markets appear to be going up and up, but they have gotten perilously ahead of themselves. Danger lies in every single investable asset class. What some have called the "Everything Bubble" has inflated to unprecedented proportions. And now the bubble is about to burst.

Archaeology for Beginners offers a crash course in the fundamentals of archaeological work. It is the go-to place for student and volunteer archaeologists attending their first dig, or for anyone with a passion for human history who wants to find out more about what archaeology is all about.

A masterpiece of classic science fiction. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884. Written pseudonymously by "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions. Physicists and science popularizers Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking have both commented on and postulated about the effects of Flatland.

A fragile peace teeters on the brink of collapse; new players threaten the colonial world order in this award-winning debut historical fantasy novel. Damien Flynn is going to die. And it’s going to happen because he finally stood up for what’s right. After years of observing and taking part in the enduring corruption and oppression of the Ricchan people, Damien Flynn’s conscience wakes. He pushes for the Ricchan right to a vote, for control of their own destiny. He soon learns that bleeding hearts don’t make for good politics, exchanging quills for shackles.

Third in the Chronicles of a Curious Mind series.

The story follows a trial lawyer who believes he is a precocious teenager in London. In what appears as a mental breakdown plagued by mental illness and addiction, is actually a spiritual awakening and initiation from the world of scientific materialism into an eternity of spiritual freedom.

本书深入探讨了气候变化的严峻现实强调了应对未来干旱饥荒和流离失所问题的紧迫行动它并非止于绝望而是通过实用的解决方案激发希望倡导个人与集体的有力行动在环境挑战中共同打造可持续的未来

In Pursuit of Academic Excellence is a comprehensive guide for students, providing practical principles and actionable insights to achieve success in their academic journey.

From the harsh steppes of Mongolia to the boardrooms of today, one leader's principles have stood the test of time. But this isn't just another business book rehashing ancient wisdom. This is the story of how a young outcast transformed himself into history's greatest empire builder—and what his methods can teach us about navigating our own path to success.

The stories in Animal Husbandry all deal in some way with mythology, from animal fables to imaginary friends to the myths people tell themselves. In some cases, the myths are fantastical: a farmer finds his cow has given birth to a surprising offspring; a guitarist tries to improve his skills with a visit to the crossroads; or a young girl meets with a visitor in the woods to plot against her neighbors. Others concern everyday mythology: a small-town ballplayer struggles to earn a nickname; or a man's clean bill of health arrives at the worst possible time.

Begin a transformative path toward self-discovery and enlightenment with this insightful guide. Liberate your consciousness from the confines of the interpretative "self" and nurture its authentic growth. This transformative path isn't about seeking external validation or meaning, instead, it invites you to find strength and empowerment within, fostering a humble acceptance of a renewed relationship with reality. This profound guide serves as a guiding light, directing you toward the simplicity and authenticity of being present in the moment.