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Carlos Manuel Álvarez’s first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall. Diego, the son, is disillusioned and bitter about the limited freedoms his country offers him as he endures compulsory military service. Mariana, the mother, is unwell, prone to mysterious seizures, and forced to relinquish control over the household to her daughter, Maria, who has left school and is working as a chambermaid in a state-owned tourist hotel. The father, Armando, is a committed revolutionary, a die-hard Fidelista who is sickened by the corruption he perceives all around him.

On the intergalactic trading station William S. Burroughs, profit is king and aliens are the kingmakers. Earthlings have bowed to their superior power and weaponry, though the aliens—praying-mantis-like Grodos with pheromonal speech and gargantuan Collosaurs with a limited sense of humor—kindly allow them to do business through properly controlled channels. That’s where our hero comes in, name of Raymond. As part of the android police force, this positronic robot detective navigates both worlds, human and alien, keeping order and evaporating wrongdoers.

A Phenomenal Book Club pick for November 2022! A woman goes head-to-head with the CEO of a corporation threatening to destroy her neighborhood in this fresh and modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice by debut author Nikki Payne. Liza B.—the only DJ who gives a jam—wants to take her...

I Was Scammed: Don’t Be Scammed by the Latest Scams begins with a brief introduction to how the scam investigation began after a scam targeting the book authors of The Big Con. Then the book focuses on some of the latest scams, including gift card, couponing, and phone contest scams. Other scams featured are podcast, conference participation, book review, publishing, and marketing service scams. Besides describing the scams, the book provides tips on how to avoid becoming a victim, and what to do if you are one.

Meditation teacher, filmmaker, writer, and art savant Kevin Townley turns his unique gaze upon 26 artists and magnifies the power and meaning of the five Buddhist wisdom energies through explorations of their work. Rather than trying to "explain" these energies, he reveals them to you in familiar visual language while, of course, pushing the boundaries of what you might have thought you saw at first glance. Townley leads you to, invites you in, and sometimes springs upon you, the perennial wisdom in the worlds of artists from Artemisia to Hilma af Klint to Marilyn Minter.

The story of Charlie Sifford - the first Black PGA Golfer! Born in Charlotte, NC in 1922, Charlie's golf story is amazing - victorious in every decade and tour he played on from the 1940's to 2000's, however this story goes far beyond golf. It's an American story - from overcoming the obstacles of Jim Crow America - Charlie was a demonstration of courage and perseverance; to Charlie's love of family and friends along the way. It's a story that children of all ages will surely learn from and enjoy. The original version of the Just Let Me Play book was released in 1992.

With the unexpected release of the Daemonorg Colossus, Dex and his team face the biggest challenge yet as they tackle the seemingly impossible task of figuring out how to defeat a demon so huge it dwarfs even skyscrapers. With the army’s main operating base transformed into burning, smoking ruins, only one thing is clear: The Colossus must be stopped. Now. Before it destroys every Godmadrigan community on the planet.

A basketball coach turned business consultant shares high-performance secrets and shows how you can build the mental fortitude necessary to stay on top of your game. What makes the best the best? Ultimately the best are where they are because of the mindset, habits, and rituals they have—both...

The purpose of this book is to encourage, admonish, challenge, and lead the sometimes faint-at-heart and weak-in-spirit believer to continue to hope, wait, and trust and know that God will do exactly what he said he would do, while accepting the fact that there are greater things in store for those who are not afraid of letting go and letting God take you to places you've never imagined possible.

Manny stood, face reflected by the mirror, as thoughts arose; "I've never truly been alone even when no one was around," he thought to himself. Eyes locking with his reflection, he spoke to his soul, "I love you, but one day, you will leave me also...nothing stays together forever." "I am just the shell to your light, but I love you until we are separated. One day you will leave me also," said the shell to the soul.

Con su narrativa inusual, Cecilia Eudave nos inquieta y perturba al tiempo que nos ubica, con estas historias llenas de extrañeza, en el umbral, en esa delgada línea que separa lo real de lo insólito.

It's more than a dream. Love yourself. Love your dream like it is all you have. Manifest your destiny and build your fantasy into a nonfiction. Teach and show others that it can be done with belief. Do not look to the celebrity - become the celebrity. You are legendary.

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, “We need Mister Rogers more than ever.” This audio collection features interviews with fans, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by the simple wisdom and kindness of Fred Rogers. For the first time you’ll hear both celebrities and everyday...

Roby Valen's memories are covered in blood, as is her past. Imprisoned for a gruesome murder of a record executive, she finds herself rotting away, with only the memory of the eccentric rock star, Ray Harrison to keep her sane. When the lights go out and hell breaks loose, she sets out to reunite with the only person who can find her smile.

Hardy Krüger Jr. ist ein Weltenbürger. Geboren in der Schweiz, aufgewachsen in Tansania und am Starnberger See, zog es ihn hinaus in die Welt, von Berlin nach New York, von Sankt-Peter-Ording bis nach Australien. Dass sein Lebensweg nicht nur von überraschenden Abzweigungen, sondern auch von vielen Aufs und Abs geprägt wurde, erzählt er in seinem Buch. Neben vielen unvorhergesehenen Wendungen, kam Krüger Jr. auch dem Tod mehrmals nahe.

Andrés Manuel López Obrador ofrece, como ningún otro presidente de México lo había hecho antes, un diálogo íntimo y elocuente sobre los puntuales resultados de su primer año de gobierno. Este audiolibro permite entender con claridad la propuesta del presidente Andrés Manuel López...

Nathan King, socio de Joyerías Diamond, un hombre que vive para los riesgos y las emociones fuertes, conoce a Elizabeth Castillo en una noche de copas enredándose en una aventura apasionada sin saber que sus caminos estaban unidos de tiempo atrás.

Roy Wood Jr. tackles freeway protests, examines the origin of the blues, and explains why the Confederate flag is sometimes helpful.

Leroy Spasmo, aged 53, a neurotic recluse in the South Carolina boonies, addicted to digital media and conspiracy theories, loses it one night after his internet service is cut, decides (completely plastered) to burn down the house he has squatted on for the last 15 years (legally his ex-wife’s) and skip town, stopping along the way only to unload six bullets through the front window of his digital services provider, Blip Mobile and Media, who everybody knows is spying for the government.

In the modern society we live in, there is a lot of focus on how to attain tangible assets such as cars, money, and houses. Unfortunately, for a great portion of society, this same focus doesn't translate into how to realize and utilize intangible assets. I find this ironic because most of the time, you must use your intangible assets to acquire the tangible assets that you seek. The good news is you've been using your intangible assets since the moment you were born, though you weren't aware of how the use or non-use of your intangible assets has been impacting your life.