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Después de que el papá de Néstor se marcha a otra misión, el muchacho y su mamá se mudan a un nuevo pueblo a vivir con su abuela. Néstor planea pasar desapercibido, y de ninguna manera quiere que nadie sepa su secreto más profundo: que puede hablar con los animales. Pero cuando los animales del pueblo comienzan a desaparecer, la abuela de Néstor se convierte en la principal sospechosa después de ser vista en el mismo bosque donde fueron vistos los animales por última vez.

Arktania is a virtual game with a steampunk style. It's a place where magic spells, enchanted artifacts, steam-powered machines, firearms, and mechanical golems are a part of everyday life. Gamer Andrew Falk begins his journey in a small village on the border of Orcish territory. The locals are the keepers of many secrets, but their behavior is too realistic for characters in a game; so realistic, in fact, that Andrew starts to treat them as if they were real people.

In an era when immigration on a global scale defines the fears and aspirations of Americans, Crossing Borders presents the complexities of migration through the stories of families fleeing violence and poverty, the government and nongovernmental organizations helping or hindering their progress, and the American communities receiving them. Ali Noorani takes listeners on a journey to Honduras, Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, and Texas, meeting migrants and the organizations and people that help them on both sides of the border.

Imagine a world devoid of violence - a world where fists can’t hit, guns don’t kill, and bombs can’t destroy. In this tantalizing novel of possibility, this has - suddenly and inexplicably - become our new reality. The US president must find a new way to wage war. The pope ponders whether the Commandment “Thou Shalt Not Kill” is still relevant.

Step into Chicago during the 1960s and ’70s, when mobsters influence everyone from strip-club owners to Teamsters, aldermen, judges, and local police. It is a world where good men are corrupted by the irresistible lure of money and power and families are shattered by lies, violence, and tragedy.

The gods live amongst us. They pass themselves off as normal human beings while causing havoc and destruction on humankind for their amusement. Project 40 is a secret government organization that trains paranormal agents to track and capture these supernatural beings for national security purposes. All their efforts have failed...until now.

The NFT Handbook is a detailed guide on how to create, sell, and buy non-fungible tokens without the need for a technical background. Learn exactly what NFTs are, how they evolved, and why they have value.

Doing the right job the right way is critical to your professional success. Influence and Impact provides an easy-to-follow, common sense approach to building influence at any level of an organization. Accomplished leadership and executive coaches Bill Berman and George Bradt offer a fresh perspective on evaluating what values, strengths, and capabilities you bring to your role; how you can develop new skills to increase your influence; and determining if you are in the right place to have the greatest impact.

The demon armies have returned, and the world was not prepared to face them. Each bearing a piece of the sacred light, Corin and Olenka have finally found the power to defend their people. But the demon scourge is spreading fast, and there are few places of refuge left in the endless storm. Very soon, there may be no one left to save amid the breathless hordes of infected.

Dan Harper is just an ordinary guy, having an ordinary day…until he ruins his tie during lunch. When he visits a thrift store near his office for an inexpensive replacement, merely touching a secondhand tie triggers a flood of gruesome images only he can see. Are they hallucinations, or suppressed memories?

In the quiet town of Cottonwood Grove, Kansas, Jimmy Mankins' world is about to change forever. When Amelia Miller arrives at school, her mysterious nature instantly captivates Jimmy. As their friendship grows, Amelia reveals an incredible secret: she possesses a glowing blue egg, a key to another world. But this is no mere fantasy – it's a destiny that intertwines with Jimmy's own family history. As Jimmy becomes Amelia's protector, he's drawn into a realm beyond imagination, where creativity shapes reality and ancient prophecies come to life.

Terrorized by memories of the past, Coretheen Nerites wanders the decaying streets of Old Chicago as glimpses of her lost family pull her into misery. Consumed with despair, her hope only fades with the dimming of the lights as a predator bares his teeth. When she assumes all is lost, an eccentric stranger appears, bearing speed and ferociousness beyond human capabilities.

Wrongly accused of treason, Corin has been imprisoned by the very city he fought to save. With his brother murdered, his family disgraced, and the demon storm surging ever closer across the plains, Corin must place his faith in two unfamiliar guards who claim to be able to smuggle him to the outlands. But time is growing short, and the storm is drawing near.

This steamy boxed set contains two full- length novels, Kickback and Pony Up. It's alpha heroes you'll swoon over and independent and feisty heroines you'll root for until the final chapter. Get ready to feel all the feels. You'll love the steam, humor, and twists and turns all on your emotional journey to a happily ever after.

As one of the top chefs in Las Vegas, I've built my Michelin star steakhouse from the ground up. Now, I want to take my thriving career to the next level, pimping myself out so that Hollywood will come calling. I'm so the best man for that job. And she's not a man. She's my rival. And all she serves in her redneck pescatarian restaurant is fish. I hate fish almost as much as I hate her. If it's not red meat, it's not an entrée. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get my own show on the Food Network. But Pepper St. Claire and my crazy attraction to her puts my dream in jeopardy.

A new adult epic fantasy novel with complex cultures, unique fantasy words, accents, and both male and female main POVs. Fated Blight has a word count of just over 129,000, and is the first novel in The Sum of Ages, a six book series. The series has some dark/violent scenes and themes, but no profanity or explicit sexual content.

With their eyes wide open, central banks, in their fight against the consequences of the global financial crisis and debt crisis, have fallen into the zero interest rate trap. While the euro area is deeply stuck in this quagmire, the US has only recently executed a monetary policy U-turn and is now sliding ineluctably into the same trap. The Zero Interest Trap discusses questions such as, are there any paths at all by which politicians, investors, and society can get out of the zero interest rate trap unscathed?

I want my second chance...but I'm blindsided by a surprise I never saw coming. I'm a billionaire multiple times over, but money doesn't matter to me. She's the only thing that matters. And I left her. Eight years ago, after high school graduation, I fled the scene, leaving her heartbroken. But she's been hiding something from me. Haylee has a daughter. Atlee has my eyes - and the moment I meet that precious little girl, I know she's mine. And I realize that everything I thought I knew about life and love was wrong. Dead wrong.

Sexy, funny, and suspenseful with a side of mafia villain you'll want to throat punch! This steamy boxed set contains three full-length novels, Hard Gamble, Tightwad, and Kickback. It's alpha heroes you'll swoon over and independent and feisty heroines you'll root for until the final page. Get ready to feel all the feels.

My old college crush Taryn makes my blood boil and surge straight south. No one is going to touch her lush body unless that person is me. I have to save her, take care of her. Protect her. Since I've wanted her for years, I tell everyone she's my girlfriend and claim what's mine. It feels good. Right. Only one thing tugs at my heart and mind. She doesn't even recognize me when she damn well should. I've been called a player. Then again, maybe that's what she needs - a man whose taste will linger on her lips for months.