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Will and April have now settled down into a regular Free Use Friday while her husband is happy with the arrangement. But then his sister May arrives and turns the whole thing on its head. Instead of just a day, the three of them will be using each other for a full week.

Will and April have been together for a while. But now Will finds himself drawn to June, a friend of April's. But she seems too sweet and innocent to be right for him. And why did April introduce them in the first place? Secrets revealed, relationships changed, all in the finale of the Free Use series.

What did one skydiver say to the other? May the force be with you! Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about what makes the world stop and go. The answers will prove the gravity of the situation.

As the market consolidates under fewer and larger companies, it's increasingly in the interest of private companies to behave like nations. And when the government is bogged down in bureaucratic negotiations and culture wars, people begin to look to nimble, powerful companies to solve these problems - and to be our moral standard-bearers. It shouldn't be like this.

Unbelievers looks back to the middle ages when it seemed impossible not to subscribe to Christianity, through the crisis of the Reformation and to the powerful, challenging cultural currents of the centuries. The religious journey of the Western world was lived and steered not just by the celebrated thinkers of the day – the Machiavellis and Michel de Montaignes – but by men and women at every level of society, whose voices and feelings permeate this book in the form of diaries, letters and court records.

The most comprehensive, in-depth look at Millennials to date - essential for managers, HR professionals, and global business leaders seeking to align long-term organizational goals with the realities of the new workforce.

The old Nazi's being protected, but why? 1977 Argentina and Detective Sergeant Emil Vazquez of the Buenos Aires police is investigating illegal abortion. A routine case until he discovers the world's most wanted Nazi is involved - Doctor Joseph Mengele. Worse, Argentina's ruling military junta is protecting the monster. And why does the church also seem keen for Auschwitz's infamous Angel of Death to succeed in his twisted medical experiments? The stakes couldn't be higher.

The Great War is over, and Major Arthur Bridgehead is finally going home, but why does the British Empire's most decorated war hero feel so dejected? Is it because of the horrors he witnessed, the men needlessly slaughtered, the pointless loss of life for so little gain? Noblesse oblige would appear to be his Lordship’s fate, but if Arthur thinks that involves little more than falling asleep on the backbenches while his fellow parliamentarians decide the empire's future, a certain sub-atomic-particle-hopping professor is about to make our hero an offer he can’t refuse.

Greater Than a Tourist: San Diego, California, USA by Alec Morse offers the inside scope on San Diego. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay.

Alec Reid’s ghosts of the 21st century seldom lurk in old houses or waft across chilly moors. His dark tales may breathe alongside the supernatural, but they take place in broad daylight, in our daily lives. Their themes include dead warriors resurrected via Bluetooth, Rumpelstiltskin in the suburbs, an algorithmic fear of ghosts, and the shattered dreams of immortality. The world they describe is the one you inhabit, but you would live in terror were you to recognize it for what it is.

In book four of the Damian Green series, Damian confronts criminals all around him and the women he cares about. He's juggling two threats while helping solve a cold case. Ariana, his girlfriend, has a startup company that has garnered the attention of the North Koreans. Why? What could a small startup have, that North Korea wants? Damian's ward, Hermione, has a summer job at his company, working on a smartphone application. Trouble seems to follow the teenager everywhere including in her new summer job.

Plagued by strange dreams and questions about her past, Harper Andrews is leaving the comfort of her college campus behind to go in search of answers. Answers she believes are hidden in the town of Denver Falls. What will she find? What will she lose?

The recipes in this collection are provided with the intention in mind of convenience, quick and ease of use as its understandable that we live very busy lives and it can get hard to find the time to manage our health as well. That’s why we provide you these Mediterranean recipes that are not only easy and effective, but also rich in nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that are essential and beneficial to you.

The Perception Enigma is an insightful book that invites readers to contemplate the transformative potential of thinking beyond materialistic paradigms in shaping our understanding of reality's dualistic nature. The author, Alec Alpert, delves deep into our cognitive processes and their profound impact on our lives. The book focuses on dualistic thinking, where choices are made by contrasting and choosing from opposing elements. It explores the complexity of navigating dualities, from the most straightforward decisions to the most profound considerations that shape our worldviews. The ...

Damian Green, is a loner who lives by himself on an island in San Francisco Bay. In his spare time, he invents things and knows how to manipulate large amounts of data to find the truth hidden underneath. Retired SJPD Detective Natalie Severino knows this and asks Damian to help her with a five-year-old Olivia’s abduction case from a local park. It is a cold case, one that Natalie is determined to solve.

Tao Force is a comprehensive guide that helps you understand and apply the principles of Tao in your daily life. Drawing on the author's experience as a seasoned Taoist practitioner, the book offers practical insights to navigate the complexities of modern life through the lens of this ancient philosophy and spiritual tradition. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of Taoism. It explores how these principles can be applied to various aspects of life, such as relationships, work, health, and personal growth. What sets the Tao Force apart is personal narrations ...

When Edward Koenig arrives at the lonely coastal town of Pinemist Bay, the only thing on his mind is finding his family. With just a telepathic message from his daughter to guide him, only one thing is clear: His wife and daughter are in mortal danger. In order to find them, Koenig must place his trust in a few locals and delve headlong into the mysterious past of Pinemist Bay.

Welcome to Azure Cloud Talk, your go-to podcast for all things related to Microsoft's Azure Cloud services. Each week, we dive into the world of Azure, exploring its ever-evolving landscape of features, services, and solutions. Join us as we demystify complex cloud concepts, unravel the potential of Azure services, and provide insights on leveraging cloud architecture for your business or personal projects. With guest appearances from industry experts, Microsoft MVPs, and seasoned Azure practitioners, Azure Cloud Talk provides listeners with a diverse range of perspectives on real-world ...

They’re explosive and invisible. They’re extinct and never-ending. What are they? Science mysteries, of course! Get ready to crack the cases and the real science info wide open. You might need your goggles for this one.

Thirty-year-old UNPOL officer Richard Warren has been embedded with the BBC, and not seeing eye-to-eye with journalist Sarah Dyer is just the start of his problems. News of an Ebola pandemic is being withheld, and when it’s discovered Sarah’s artistic savant brother is involved, Richard’s determination to get to the truth takes an unexpected turn. But what if the truth must never be known?