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Alex Morgan's new mission for Zeta plunges her into a web of danger threatening Europe's glamorous Formula One racing circuit. It quickly escalates into a race against time to track down a missing supply of weapons-grade plutonium headed for North America. From a secret prison in Iran, to the glittering casinos of Monaco, to the jungles of Malaysia, and to the dark side of Montreal, Alex is up against a deadly and far-reaching conspiracy. Each step of the way, she's dogged by a shadowy figure determined to destroy her.

Alessandro Zan è diventato uno dei politici più noti di questa legislatura. È, infatti, il relatore del disegno di legge che porta il suo nome, una proposta che sta agitando come poche volte nella storia repubblicana recente, un dibattito e una partecipazione forte sia dentro che fuori il Parlamento. Questo audiolibro è molte cose insieme: un racconto autobiografico intimo e privato in cui l'autore condivide con il lettore il suo percorso faticoso ma consapevole di militante Lgbt, dagli inizi nella piccola provincia padovana fino ai banchi della Camera dei deputati.

A sex and relationship columnist bares it all in a series of essays—part memoir, part manifesto—that explore the author’s coming of age and coming out as a bisexual man and move toward embracing and celebrating sex unencumbered by shame.

Kids spring to action in The Spell of Shadows, the first book of The Raven Song Adventure Series. Welcome to Four Oaks where kids are heroes and adventure lurks around every corner and under every tree. Kid Magic carries a secret in his backpack at all times. He and his hero friends, Kid Zing, Kid Spec, and faithful dog Gypsy, use the secret to keep their town safe. A wizard has come to Four Oaks and cast an eerie spell. It’s up to the kid heroes and Gypsy to break the spell and save the day!

On his 16th birthday, Tom triggered strange new magical abilities. When his sister is kidnapped, he discovers he was the intended target. A community of magical villains is after him because he may be the last Blood Mage. Will Tom embrace his new destiny?

In this third book of the Pirates of Marauda adventure trilogy, Terran, the ruthless captain of the spaceship Maraudor, is closer than ever to possessing the most coveted treasure in the Universe: the all-powerful Esseen Crystals. From within a UFO in the Bermuda Triangle, these cosmic jewels are casting an irresistible euphoria over all the peoples of the Earth—except for the greediest scoundrels. Realizing that Bob and his sons are the key to gaining entry to the UFO, the space pirate snatches them from their Paintball Jungle.

Lord Gillingham’s relentless pursuit of wealth and advantageous marriages for his daughters has taken its toll. As his daughters find happiness in their own ways, Lord Gillingham faces a stark reality: his scheming has brought him riches, but at what cost?

Years ago, Amanda Abbott was nothing more than the younger neighbour girl to Andrew Gillingham. Now, after finishing school, she’s a poised and graceful young woman who captures Andrew’s attention in a way he never expected. But as another suitor begins to pursue Amanda, Andrew realizes that his chance to win her heart may be slipping away. Can he convince her to see him as more than just a childhood memory before it’s too late?

Anna Gillingham is just beginning to navigate the world of Regency balls and high society, but she never expected to stumble upon a scandalous theft. When she catches Duke Albion Weatherwax in the act of stealing a portrait, she’s swept into a world of intrigue she never imagined. With a delicate face of a well-known lady staring back at her from the canvas, Anna is drawn into a mystery that may unravel more than just her perception of the Duke.

Virginia Gillingham dreams of adventure before settling down, and with her friends Selina and Madeline, she embarks on a series of harmless dares. But when one of their playful challenges goes awry, Virginia finds herself caught stealing an apple by none other than Viscount Phineas Braithwaite. Mortified by the encounter, she hopes to never see him again. But fate has other plans. Catching The Lady is a delightful, clean Regency romance that captures the spirit of youth, daring adventures, and unexpected love.

Penelope Gillingham is no stranger to the pressures of making a match, but her father’s insistence on a hasty marriage to any eligible titled gentleman baffles her. When she meets a Duke who shares her progressive views on the abolition of slavery, Penelope dares to imagine a future built on love rather than obligation. But as her family’s expectations close in, Penelope must find the courage to fight for what she believes in.

In 1816, Captain Rosario is enjoying his life of adventure on the high seas until he and his crew are forced into a partnership with a ruthless band of space pirates, the Maraudians, who use the buccaneers as unwilling time travelers in their insatiable quest for gold. After narrowly defeating the infamous Blackbeard, Rosario returns from his adventures in the past, disfigured and craving revenge.

Eloise Gillingham, the lively and spirited daughter of Lord Gillingham, faces a future bound by an arranged marriage that feels like a life sentence. When a chance encounter with the mysterious Lord Barrington stirs her heart, Eloise must decide whether to follow duty or risk everything for love. As dark forces conspire to seal her fate with a despicable Duke, she embarks on a journey of defiance and self-discovery.

Griffin King is an ordinary high school senior dealing with typical teenage issues—a bratty little sister, overbearing parents, an obnoxious best friend, and the unrequited love of his long-time crush. But when a virus suddenly infects a large portion of the population, Griffin soon finds himself on the opposite side of the proverbial horror story.

Out on another of their treasure-hunting diving adventures, brothers Eli and Zoe and their Dad come upon an earth-shaking discovery when a powerful storm leaves them shipwrecked on an unknown tropical island. In the jungle, they soon encounter 19th-century buccaneers who never age but can barely fend off the Jurassic creatures who rule this place.

The Motor City boasts a long and sordid history of scoundrels, cheats, and ne'er-do-wells. The wheeling and dealing prowess of founding father Antoine Cadillac is the stuff of legend. The slovenly and eccentric Augustus Brevoort Woodward, well known as a judge but better known as a drunkard, renamed himself, reshaped the city streets and then named them after himself, creating a legion of enemies along the way. Local historian and creator of the Prohibition Detroit blog Mickey Lyons presents the stories of the colorful characters who shaped the city we know today.

Despite the high number of programs and their evident popularity, paranormal reality television has to date received little critical attention. Ghost Channels provides an overview of the paranormal reality television genre, its development, and its place in television history. Conducting in-depth analyses of over thirty paranormal television series, author Amy Lawrence suggests these programs reveal much about Americans' contemporary fears.

So many close calls, drunken flirtations, exchanged glances…and then his unfailing sense of duty would kick in. He has always outranked me and was never going to cross that line. Even though we’re no longer in the service, he insists he’s not good enough for me. And sure, he’s still the boss…of our highly illegal mercenary organization. But that’s not the only thing holding him back. He’s scarred and in pain and believes his physical limitations should deter me. What he doesn’t seem to get is that I would sacrifice a limb for him. Major organs. My entire heart.

In the distant future, humanity is still alone among the stars. War ravages the superpowers of the planet in a seemingly never-ending conflict. Technological advancements to aid both sides of the war has pushed humans into the stars, in an effort for resources and colonization. The United Federation of Nations chose four planets for colonization, three were successful. During colonization, they discovered an ancient technology: the hyper-drive. Humanity had instant and unlimited access to its colonies, but the war continued to ravage.

LAPD Detective Kate Delafield has a new, iron-willed female lieutenant—a tough new partner who may turn out to be a much-needed ally. She also has a dangerous new case.