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Kashir's world is turned upside down when he learns the truth about dragons and himself. When he sets out with Seren and Rasheen, he finds that he is not the only one who knows the truth, and others are far less benevolent with their intentions. Can Kashir become the warrior he was always meant to be and save his friends, his kingdom, and all dragonkind?

There is only one right way to become the best medium you can be, and that is the way that works best for you. Here is what this book offers: It will help you become the medium you were always meant to be. A unique perspective on how to become a better medium, regardless of your current level. Practical advice on how to become a full-time professional medium. A collection of stories and anecdotes that share the author's journey from raw beginner to seasoned professional.

John Sharp, a.k.a. One Eyed Jack, is a man on the lookout for people just like you and me. And as blackmailers go, he’s as professional as they come. He’s a full-time snoop, but he’s not for hire - he’s on the hunt. His days consist of discovering, documenting, contacting and then collecting from his various targets. And that target could be you. Think of him as a spider that takes nest in a web of your own making. But he isn’t a blood sucker, he’s just a man who knows how to keep a secret - for a price.

From fishing in the lake for Old Muley to fishing in the closet for just about everything else, wartime America’s favorite couple keeps the fun coming. Head on down to Wistful Vista and hear it for yourself in this collection of comedy classics from 1944 and 1945! Jim and Marian Jordan star as Fibber McGee and Molly - with Arthur Q. Bryan as Doc Gamble, Shirley Mitchell as Alice Darling, Bea Benaderet as Mrs. Carstairs, Marlin Hurt as the unforgettable Beulah, and Harlow Wilcox selling the Glo-Coat!

En 1972, se celebra en Reikiavik el mayor duelo de la historia del ajedrez. El mundo entero espera con impaciencia el enfrentamiento entre el estadounidense Bobby Fischer y el soviético Boris Spassky. Con la capital islandesa convertida en un nuevo escenario de la Guerra Fría, nadie parece reparar en el asesinato de un joven en un cine de barrio. En el cuerpo de policía, tan solo Marion Briem intuye la verdadera importancia que esconde el crimen.

In Stand, Marian Jordan Ellis shows what it looks like to be faithful in personal trials and a crumbling world. She addresses questions such as: How does the Christian leader share God's good news in today's culture? How do parents hold on to hope when their children are more in love with the world than with Jesus? How does a Christian battle the voice of shame? Stand explores the stories of people - from Scripture and from today - who chose to stand firm and "win life".

Online dating can be overwhelming. I know, I’ve been there. But through trial and error, I came up with proven and tested ways to find women you are interested in online and then meet them for real. No more endless conversations that go nowhere and no more struggling to get noticed. I will reveal the best dating sites and apps to use, regardless of the type of relationship you are looking for, whether that is just for “some fun” or to “find your soulmate”.

An amazing collection of juvenile short stories, involving wizards and a sadistic dragon. It takes us to the enchanted land of Mo where people do not die and animals can speak. Baum has portrayed the fantastic world with such brilliance and vibrant imagery that we can picture it in the mind's eye. Guaranteed to charm young readers and all who are young at heart.

The tomten, an elflike creature, wanders through a lonely old farm to see that all is well. He comforts all of those that he comes into contact with.

Today, many decisions that could be made by human beings, from predicting earthquakes to interpreting languages, can now be made by computer algorithms with advanced analytic capabilities. Every day, we make millions of decisions. However, these decisions may be imperfect due to limited experience, implicit biases, or faulty probabilistic reasoning. Algorithms can better predict human behavior than trained psychologists and with much simpler criteria. Discover how algorithms shape and impact our world.

San Francisco, a city founded in part by criminals, was once one of the most dangerous cities in America. Notorious San Francisco brings back the glamorous depravity and noir atmosphere that made it the premier location for murder thrillers like The Maltese Falcon, Vertigo, and Zodiac. This book contains more than 20 compelling tales of serial killers, deadly women, con-men, masters of escape, and unsolved mysteries. Most of these unusual cases are largely unknown and have never appeared in book form.

When a boy who stutters feels isolated, alone, and incapable of communicating in the way he'd like, it takes a kindly father and a walk by the river to help him find his voice. Through this powerful and uplifting story, poet Jordan Scott uses his own experiences to reveal what it’s like to be a child who feels lost, lonely, or unable to fit in. Compassionate parents everywhere will recognize how they, too, can reconnect their children to the world around them.

At nine years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie made wide scientific contributions that led to her being nicknamed Shark Lady.

I was just an anonymous clerk who got murdered by a disgruntled customer one day. With no explanation, I found myself trapped in a huge three-dimensional death game. Me and my team of hot girls survived only to discover that we were tools in a dark scheme to decipher some mysterious alien technology. Now we’ve been shoved into a new but equally deadly game, competing against the smartest, strongest, and most skilled teams drawn from a hundred Earth timelines. We don’t stand a chance. But I’m going to get us through this anyway.

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 16-year-old Kyle Donohue watches the first twin tower come down from the window of Stuyvesant High School. Moments later, terrified and fleeing home to safety across the Brooklyn Bridge, he stumbles across a girl perched in the shadows, covered in ash, and wearing a pair of costume wings.

Letters of Note, the book based on the beloved website of the same name, became an instant classic on publication in 2013, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. This new edition sees the collection of the world's most entertaining, inspiring and unusual letters updated with 14 riveting new missives and a new introduction from curator Shaun Usher.

After losing everything in life, Frank is eager for a fresh start. He books a flight to Alaska for a job interview, but never reaches his destination. The plane crashes, and his fight for survival becomes a surreal spiral to a point where it becomes hard to differentiate between what is real... and what isn't.

In this adroitly woven tale of suspense and the supernatural, Christina and her Uncle Ralph forge a reluctant but touching relationship when the young girl spends the summer in his isolated Victorian mansion. The two come together on a ghost hunt that may be linked to murders that took place in the house 30 years earlier.

Johnny hunts for the biggest bear in the forest, but comes home with a little bear, that grows and grows and grows.

The war's over, and Wistful Vista's back to normal - or as normal as it can get with Fibber McGee around! "Himself" is waging campaigns against his finance company, a millionaire, and the United States Postal Service. Plus Doctor Gamble and Mayor LaTrivia are battling over Fifi Tremayne - who has troubles with prowlers...and a pair of suitors.