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Amber needs money for college, but all the jobs she’s applied for have turned her down. Her mother’s best friend has the perfect solution: a semi-permanent babysitter position. The only catch? Her mother’s best friend’s husband, Alexander, is the one conducting the interview, and he’s strict, serious, and...sexy. And more than a little mysterious.

Dream Journey Stream offers a grounded, experiential way to work with dreams—not as symbols to decode, but as an ongoing conversation between night and waking life. At the heart of the book is a ten-junction map that helps listeners orient themselves within the flow of dreaming, from first recall through lucidity, integration, and participation in something larger than the self.

Set against the backdrop of 4th century Rome, Fabiola or The Church of the Catacombs is a gripping historical novel that explores the intense persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian. The story follows Fabiola, a captivating young pagan from an esteemed Roman family who seemingly has it all, including a prestigious education in philosophy. Yet, beneath her opulent exterior lies a deep sense of dissatisfaction. A pivotal moment occurs when, in a fit of rage, she injures her slave girl Syra, who harbors a secret Christian faith. This encounter becomes a catalyst for Fabiolas ...

Abandonado y dado por muerto en la superficie pesadillesca del planeta, el comandante Michael Everhart y su equipo de Buceadores del Infierno apenas logran escapar con vida a bordo de una nueva aeronave llamada Liberación. Tras descubrir que Xavier “X” Rodríguez podría seguir vivo, organizan una misión de rescate para el héroe perdido hace tiempo.

Hace diez años, el Buzo del Infierno Xavier «X» Rodríguez cayó a la Tierra. Aquellos que dejó atrás siguieron sin él a bordo de la aeronave que alguna vez llamó hogar. Michael Everheart—el muchacho antes conocido como Tin—se ha convertido en un hombre y en el comandante del Equipo Raptor de Buzos del Infierno. Mientras Michael bucea para ayudar a mantener la Colmena en el aire, el Capitán Leon Jordan gobierna con mano de hierro al timón de la nave. Pero el descontento se agita bajo su estricto liderazgo mientras una profecía de esperanza recorre las cubiertas inferiores.

Más de dos siglos después de que la Tercera Guerra Mundial envenenara el planeta, el último bastión de la humanidad vive en enormes aeronaves que circundan el globo en busca de un área habitable que puedan llamar hogar. Envejecidas y obsoletas, la mayoría de las naves se precipitaron de regreso a la tierra hace mucho tiempo. Lo único que mantiene a los dos botes salvavidas sobrevivientes en el cielo son los Buceadores del Infierno—hombres y mujeres que arriesgan sus vidas lanzándose en paracaídas a la superficie para buscar las piezas que las naves necesitan desesperadamente.

Half-human, half-demon, Zeke Blackwood has become a legendary warrior and wielder of mana. To the kobolds he's Ak-toh—Savior. The centaurs call him Spear of the People. Both species have rallied to his side along with beastkin, elves, and other creatures who've sworn allegiance to him. They're willing to sacrifice themselves while he fulfills a quest on behalf of the god Oberon: to be the greatest fighter in the forthcoming apocalyptic battle between good and evil. But the realm is overrun with malice and cruelty.

Fully updated chapters continue to address how technology and increasing levels of education have exposed people to more information than ever before. These societal gains, however, have also helped fuel a surge in narcissistic and misguided intellectual egalitarianism that has crippled informed debates on any number of issues. Over the past several years, the rise of populism and conspiracy theories have taken this to new levels. All voices, even the most ridiculous, demand to be taken with equal seriousness, and any claim to the contrary is dismissed as undemocratic elitism.

Ninety years ago, Earth was consumed—and irrevocably transformed—by a cloud of alien nanites known as the Mist, bestowing humanity with uncanny abilities and enhancing technology far beyond early twenty-first century science. But these advancements came at a high price: Billions are dead. The planet has been overrun by vicious monsters. And alien overlords await the opportunity to swoop in and exploit what remains of Earth and its people for all their worth.

In scenic Granite Harbor, life has continued on—quiet and serene—for decades. That is until a local teenager is found brutally murdered in the Settlement, the town’s historic archaeological site. Alex Brangwen, adjusting to life as a single father with a failed career as a novelist, is the town’s sole detective. This is his first murder case and, as both a parent and detective, Alex knows the people of Granite Harbor are looking to him to catch the killer and temper the fear that has descended over the town.

When rising wellness star Vasavi Kumar talks about “saying it out loud,” she means it literally. After years of trying journaling, because she’d heard it was a great way to learn about herself, change bad habits, and set and meet goals, Kumar found that it wasn’t working for her. What did was talking to herself, aloud and with the compassion of a best friend. Kumar also learned that all the outside expert guidance in the world was no substitute for finding ways of tuning in to her truest inner self, hearing that self’s guidance and wisdom, and then living it with courage and empathy.

Adrian and Sage hoped they could get a break after everything that happened, but it just isn't in the cards. More mayhem awaits.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A progressive takedown of the uber-capitalist status quo that has enriched millionaires and billionaires at the expense of the working class, and a blueprint for what transformational change would actually look like “A clarion call against the American oligarchs...

As a young woman, Leah Penn-Leith fell hopelessly in love with Captain Fox Carnegie—the only irrational mark on her decidedly sensible life. Fox, unfortunately, did not return her regard. Their story should have ended there—Fox left for India and Leah returned home to Scotland to rear her much younger brothers. Twenty years later, Fox appears on Leah's doorstep—older, scarred, and world-weary—proposing a marriage of convenience between them.

Read by the author with eleven audiobook-exclusive bonus poems! Find the inspiration you need to embrace your next adventure in life with confidence. It can be difficult and scary to take that first step into your future and surrender to the unknown. This illustrated collection of poetry and...

Economic sanctions dominate the landscape of world politics today. First developed in the early twentieth century as a way of exploiting the flows of globalization to defend liberal internationalism, their appeal is that they function as an alternative to war. This view, however, ignores the dark paradox at their core: designed to prevent war, economic sanctions are modeled on devastating techniques of warfare.

In 1966, two columnists joined Newsweek magazine. Their assignment: Debate the world of business and economics. Paul Samuelson was a towering figure in Keynesian economics. Milton Friedman championed "monetarism" and insisted the Federal Reserve maintain tight control over the amount of money circulating in the economy.

Private detective Adrian Elias knows what trouble looks like, and ruthless mobster and lion shifter Sage Tamir was just that, with a capital "T". On top of smelling like heaven, the man has the face of an angel, with a body made for unbridled sin. A combination Adrian finds very hard to resist. Unfortunately, someone is trying to kill Sage, and they’re using magic to do it. Sage usually takes these types of matters into his own hands, but this time, he’s out of his league. He believes the only person who can help him is the down-on-his-luck detective.

Madeleine isn’t like other grieving war widows. Claudette isn’t like other young French women. As their lives collide, Madeleine and Claude will discover a depth of connection and desire they never knew could exist. Can their love flourish in post-WW2 France or will their past derail their future?

World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab offers a practical companion and field guide to his previous book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today, technology is changing everything--how we relate to one another, the way we work, how our economies and goverments function...