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With roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Captain America For Dummies is your guide to getting to know this popular and enduring super hero. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics, this fun and friendly guide helps you understand how Captain America gained his powers and evolved over the years, including the range of characters who have wielded the shield.

What do the most successful investors have in common? David M. Rubenstein, cofounder of one of the world’s largest investment firms, has spent years interviewing the greatest investors in the world to discover the time-tested principles, hard-earned wisdom, and indispensable tools that guide their practice. Rubenstein, who has spent more than three decades in the hypercompetitive world of private equity, now distills everything he’s learned about the art and craft of investing, from venture capital, real estate, private equity, hedge funds, to crypto, endowments, SPACs, ESG, and more.

Exhausted and burnt out, singer-songwriter Bea Thompson needs a break and some space from her once-promising career as an indie musician. Seeking refuge from the crushing pressures of the industry, she books a last-minute stay at a special childhood sanctuary, the birthplace of her most treasured friendship: Meadowbrook Ranch. She only hopes the boy she found in the hayloft all those years ago still lives there.

The summer of 1988 is ablaze—not just with heat, but with hysteria. As Satanic Panic sweeps the nation, innocent lives hang in the balance. Private detective Peter O’Keefe never expected to be drawn into the storm, but when his daughter’s beloved teacher "Miss Ginny" is accused of unspeakable crimes, he can’t turn away.

A gripping tale of suspense, mystery, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. The Saga of the Hunter ContinuesThe quiet little south Georgia town of Mercy is rocked by the brutal murder of one of its most unassuming citizens. Within hours of the discovery of the crime, the remains of another victim are found in the Blood River. And then another. Things like this simply don’t happen in Mercy. Until they do. Police Chief Buck Lawson is still finding his way around his new hometown and his new job, but he is no stranger to the savagery that appears to be stalking the residents of Mercy once again.

The final days of Earth have arrived, and the seals are broken. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are unleashed, bringing devastation, famine, and death to the planet. As society crumbles under the weight of chaos, survival becomes a brutal game. Silas Ford has managed to avoid the worst of the violence during the Second American Civil War, but the nightmare is far from over. When the world turns to dust, the strong prey on the weak, and every man must decide how far he’s willing to go to live another day. Silas opens his compound to several newcomers.

As a political machine maneuvers California war hero, Scott McHale into running for political office, a frightening evil sets its sights on the American public. Treachery and mayhem unknowingly propel Scott and his lovely activist wife, Angie closer to higher office. The Oval Office appears firmly in the kingmaker’s sights. The Latino couple's success and independence grow until the nation plunges into chaos planned years before. When Scott suddenly goes off script, he vanishes into a smokescreen of sexual innuendo and scandal.

Rock and Eddie, best friends and teammates, were poised to make history as the first ever bass fishing state champions at Polk High School. Last year they finished in the top ten, but this year their eyes were on first place. During the summer, the pair spent many hours on Rock’s boat, perfecting their fishing skills. The many lakes throughout Texas kept Rock occupied and happy. When he was on the water, he was at home.

The bookshop is, and will always be, the soul of the trade. What happens there does not happen elsewhere. The multifariousness of human nature is more on show there than anywhere else, and I think it's because of books, what they are, what they release in ourselves, and what they become when we make them magnets to our desires. A memoir of a life in the antiquarian book trade, A Factotum in the Book Trade is a journey between the shelves—and then behind the counter, into the overstuffed basement, and up the spine-stacked attic stairs of your favorite neighborhood bookshop.

Elliott Harkness is always ready to answer the call of justice. But when the government outlaws all Metas, his entire family is captured and Elliott is their only hope! But as Elliott fights to get the law reversed, he uncovers a sinister secret. The shape-shifting Skelton have infiltrated the highest ranks of government—and they’re about to take over the world! But the danger doesn’t end there. Krule the Conqueror has captured the Skelton Homeworld, and Earth is his next target!

After the brutal murder of his family, Gart’s voyage continues as he searches for the weapon that was promised him by the Mage Brunar. Once a peaceful farmer who only wanted to be left alone, Gart must now become something more.

This is not a happy story or a romance filled with love. This is the bitter tale of a desolate existence that straddled the threshold between psychosis and evil and then fell over. Within this solemn audiobook rest the final accounts of Birdie Nook.

Ernie Creekmore has suffered too much loss and pain–including his wife and a mysterious medical condition that cranks his anger and curtails his focus. One night, Linnbert “Cheese” Oliver, a hard-luck hero in the Northwest town of North Fork and the grandson of a pioneer family, is reported missing from a late-night ferry boat. For Ernie, the player’s father figure, friend and former coach, the news hits hard. He simply cannot accept the idea that young man could be gone.

Veterinary tech Pepper Miller lives a quiet life in Last Chance County. She’s watching her niece until her sister shows up...if she ever does. When Victory’s father demands he take over her care, Pepper knows something has gone wrong. With a new drug in town, and her sister embroiled in a dangerous bargain, it’s up to Pepper to protect the people she loves.

Ghoul War veteran Zane Vrexon is struggling to make ends meet as a private detective when he gets a cryptic note from an old friend, Dennis, who says his wife is in danger. Then Dennis turns up dead in his own potion shop and his widow, Vana, is the main suspect.

A fierce dragon holds me hostage. Destroying my broken wolf will free him from his curse—or so he believes. It doesn’t matter because I have things to do, an enchanted castle to explore, and a magical staff to win over. Except the brownie. That guy’s a creep. And the dragon? He’s an infuriatingly sexy psychopath my inner wolf can’t stop panting over, the traitor. But he’s as desperate for answers as I am, which is why we’re now heading to England to uncover the truth that everyone’s been hiding.

Elliott Harkness still has lots to learn. After all, not everyone loves superheroes. And when Elliott accidentally damages public property while stopping a pair of villains, he’s labeled a menace to society! But before Elliott can defend himself on television, he’s arrested by an alien police force that believes he’s responsible for the escape of the dreaded Krule the Conqueror!

On Earth in the year 2143, the New Republic struggles with a new epidemic: suicide. A managed world without challenges to the human spirit has turned utopian life into one not worth living. To deal with this problem, the New Republic grants TimeMap Inc. access to time-travel technology, and soon time tourism flourishes.

Under the soil, under the surface, there lived a lowly worm called Wallace. One day, he cried: "My world is dark and my life is no good. I've never seen the sun and all I eat is mud!" Wallace cried and Wallace sighed until from the dark a wise voice replied.... That voice would change Wallace's perspective forever!

Lucy's favorite place in the world is her grandfather's farm that is full of animals, trees, and exciting places to explore.When her grandpa falls ill and mysterious people dressed in suits show up at the farm, Lucy enlists the help of Nature itself to protect her favorite tree. Will Lucy and her farm animal companions be enough?