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Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For 12 years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature.

In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies. Based on original interviews conducted by the authors, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that most matter to the high-level investor, such as selecting and working with management, pioneering new markets, adding value through operational improvements, applying private equity principles to non-profits, and much more.

Finding himself on the run from the law, Freddy will need a safe place to hide. His target? A borderline lawless subordinate territory of the Empire; a land of cruelty, vigilantism, and mountains of ice—the Northern Belt. Despite having acted in self-defense, Freddy knows that, should the law catch up with him, he stands no chance of being declared innocent. If he wants to remain free—or even alive—he needs to find somewhere he can hide long enough to bury the trail. His first choice ends up being the infamous, crime-ridden area of the Northern Belt.

A New York Times Bestseller What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these...

Most people are both repelled and intrigued by the images of cold-blooded, conscienceless murderers that increasingly populate our movies, television programs, and newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions and know the difference between right and wrong....

One of the most powerful of the Seth books, Seth Speaks is an essential guide to conscious living. It clearly and powerfully articulates the furthest reaches of human potential and presents the concept that we are independent of our physical image and have access to intuitional knowledge and other dimensions of reality. Seth Speaks has withstood the test of time and is still considered one of the most dynamic and brilliant maps of inner reality and human potential available today.

There's a silent epidemic in Western civilization, and it is right under our noses. Our jaws are getting smaller and our teeth crooked and crowded, creating not only aesthetic challenges but also difficulties with breathing. Sandra Kahn and Paul R. Ehrlich, a pioneering orthodontist and a world-renowned evolutionist, respectively, present the biological, dietary, and cultural changes that have driven us toward this major health challenge. They propose simple adjustments that can alleviate this developing crisis.

En août 1937, le jeune Franz Huchel quitte ses montagnes de Haute-Autriche pour venir travailler à Vienne avec Otto Tresniek, buraliste unijambiste, bienveillant et caustique, qui ne plaisante pas avec l'éthique de la profession. Au Tabac Tresniek, se mêlent classes populaires et bourgeoisie juive de la Vienne des années trente. Si les rumeurs de la montée du national-socialisme et la lecture assidue de la presse font rapidement l'éducation politique du montagnard mal dégrossi, sa connaissance des femmes, elle, demeure très lacunaire. Ne sachant à quel saint se vouer avec Anezka, la jeune artiste de cabaret dont il est éperdument amoureux, il va chercher conseil auprès du "docteur des fous", Sigmund Freud en personne, client du tabac et grand fumeur de havanes, qui habite à deux pas.

Engagé pour écrire les mémoires d'Adam Lang, ex-premier ministre britannique à la carrière aussi longue que controversée, un prête-plume se retrouve rapidement confronté à une tâche bien plus périlleuse qu'il ne s'en doutait. Au manoir isolé et ultra-sécurisé d'Adam Lang et sa femme Ruth, il s'aperçoit que son prédécesseur, McAra, décédé quelques jours plus tôt, accusait Lang de crimes de guerre en tout genre.

From Robert A. Johnson, the bestselling author of Transformation, Owning Your Own Shadow, and the groundbreaking works He, She, and We, comes a practical four-step approach to using dreams and the imagination for a journey of inner transformation. In Inner Work, the renowned Jungian analyst...

Cicéron est sur le point de devenir consul. Mais sa tâche ne s'annonce pas de tout repos. Rome est en proie à des tensions croissantes et un jeune Jules César cherche à s'accaparer du pouvoir de gré ou de force.

Découvrez tous les secrets des meilleurs investisseurs et apprenez comment l'immobilier peut vous rendre riche ! Ce guide facile à comprendre vous donne toutes les informations nécessaires sur le marché immobilier, les meilleurs investissements et le marché locatif, pour faire facilement et rapidement le maximum de profits tout en minimisant les risques ! Avec ses conseils et astuces de professionnels, vos soucis financiers seront bientôt de l'histoire ancienne !

You can't go far without a quick brain and some rule-bending in a place like Locksley. After its vast car plants shut down, the prosperous town has become a wasteland of empty homes, toxic land and families on the brink. And it doesn't help that the authorities are in the clutches of profit-obsessed Sheriff of Nottingham, in cahoots with underworld boss Guy Gisborne.

Die im Exil lebenden Aes Sedai erkennen die derzeitige Amyrlin nicht an und wählen ihre eigene: Egwene. Damit ist die Spaltung der Weißen Burg endgültig besiegelt. Der Rat hofft, die noch sehr junge Führerin leicht beeinflussen und dadurch seine Ziele besser durchsetzen zu können. Egwene jedoch hat nicht vor, sich als Marionette benutzen zu lassen. Sie plant ein Bündnis aller Machtlenkerinnen auf der Welt.

From the master of Story, Dialogue, and Character, ACTION offers writers the keys to propulsive storytelling. ACTION explores the ways that a modern-day writer can successfully tell an action story that not only stands apart, but wins the war on clichés. Teaming up with the former co-host of...

En 1940, Olivier, l'enfant des Allumettes suédoises fête ses dix-sept ans. Pour la traversée des épreuves, il a des armes : sa gouaille, sa malice, les trésors d'une vie libre et populaire. Comment vivre ces années, décider de soi-même ? Son entourage : famille adoptive, compagnons de travail, amis d'Auvergne, Parisiens effarés, ne lui apporte pas de réponse. Sur un fond de bruit de bottes, de sirènes, de vacarme guerrier, d'étendards ennemis, le grouillement des êtres.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Olivier Award winner Rory Kinnear, star of Penny Dreadful. Kinnear is also known for his portrayal of Bill Tanner in Spectre and for his role in The Imitation Game. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robert...

Depois de passar anos caindo na lábia de vendedores, arrecadadores de doações e operadores de telemarketing, o psicólogo Robert B. Cialdini resolveu se dedicar ao estudo da persuasão. Reunindo dados das mais recentes pesquisas científicas sobre o assunto, his­tórias de gente comum e a experiência adquirida ao se infiltrar em organizações que treinam os chamados "profissionais da persuasão", Cialdini criou uma obra acessível, informativa e indispensável a todos aqueles que querem saber como influenciar pessoas e, ao mesmo tempo, se defender dos manipuladores.

Découvrez les secrets des meilleurs traders et investisseurs professionnels et apprenez comment devenir riche grâce au marché boursier ! Ce livre facile à comprendre vous prendra par la main, en vous apportant réellement toutes les connaissances nécessaires en tant que débutant pour tirer le maximum de bénéfices en un minimum de temps, tout en diminuant sa prise de risques. Avec les conseils et astuces des meilleurs brokers et les indications détaillées pas à pas, vous allez pouvoir acquérir une vision d'ensemble du marché boursier et savoir comment réagir dans chaque situation !

In The Hour of the Dragon, narrated by Mike Vendetti, Robert E. Howard delivers a gripping tale of epic battles, dark sorcery, and the indomitable spirit of Conan the Cimmerian. Betrayed and dethroned, Conan must fight to reclaim his kingdom of Aquilonia from the clutches of the treacherous Valerius and the ancient sorcerer Xaltotun, resurrected from the depths of Acheron.