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In the gritty underbelly of late 1970s New York City, a chilling menace looms. Known only as The Nomad, a deranged serial killer casts a shadow of terror across the bustling streets. With a string of gruesome murders already staining the city's conscience, The Nomad turns his sinister focus on "Bony" Tony Charisma, once the pulsing bass player of The Funk Express. Anthony Martinez, better known as Tony Charisma, finds his life spiraling into a nightmare. The Nomad, driven by unfathomable insanity, brutally takes the life of Tony's girlfriend, shattering his world.

Imagine waking up every day with the freedom to choose how you spend your time, knowing that your finances are secure, and retirement is no longer a distant dream. How to Retire: A Beginner's Guide — What, Where, and How to Invest for Retirement by Age 40 is your comprehensive roadmap to achieving financial independence and retiring early. This guide simplifies the complex world of retirement planning, breaking down key strategies and empowering you to make informed decisions about your financial future.

Embark on a journey through time as we recount the thrilling adventures of audacious explorers who dared to venture into the uncharted Sea of Darkness. Filled with mythical creatures, vengeful deities, and the looming threat of a worlds edge, these tales will transport you to an era where the equator was feared to hold such blistering heat that it could boil the sea. Despite these terrifying convictions, these courageous men defied their fears, discovering new continents and changing our understanding of the world forever. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

John Jewitt, a blacksmith turned captive, shares his harrowing survival tale from 1803 to 1806 among the Nuu-chah-nulth people of Nootka Sound, Canada. After a deadly attack on his trading vessel, Jewitt finds himself spared by tribal chief Maquinna, only to be enslaved and put to work repairing weaponry and crafting survival tools. His detailed memoir offers valuable insight into the traditions and way of life of the Pacific Northwest indigenous tribes.

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In the second book in the Intertwine series, small-town boy James is thrust into a realm of demons, deceit, and the supernatural. When his father bargains James' soul for riches, his watcher Anne must make harrowing choices and confront malevolent forces intent on taking what is owed. As Anne makes a fateful sacrifice to protect James, repercussions unfold, plunging his life into a world of trauma, heartbreak, and turmoil. Can James endure the chaos that now engulfs him?

Carve Her Name with Pride is the inspiring story of the half-French Violette Szabo who was born in Paris in 1921 to an English motorcar dealer, and a French Mother. She met and married Etienne Szabo, a Captain in the French Foreign Legion in 1940. Shortly after the birth of her daughter, Tania, her husband died at El Alamein. She became a FANY (First Aid Nursing Yeomanry) and was recruited into the SOE and underwent secret agent training. Her first trip to France was completed successfully even though she was arrested and then released by the French Police.

Embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Native American legends with this extensive collection of Native American Myths. This meticulously curated collection brings together seven revered texts, each offering a unique window into the vibrant storytelling traditions of different Native American tribes. Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales and Achomawi Myths - Roland B. Dixon: Explore the mystical world of these tribes with captivating tales from a century ago, offering a rare glimpse into Shastan stock narratives.

Crown Prince Aven Lanuken wants something more than a trophy for a future wife. He wants a woman who will be more friend than follower. A queen who will be more warrior than diplomat. He wants a partner he can trust...with a dangerous secret that's kept him trapped in a dark mountain fortress his entire life.

Nerdy, introverted genius lepidopterist, Lawson Gale, is an expert on butterflies. He finds himself in a small town in Tasmania on a quest from an old professor to find an elusive species that may or may not even exist. Local Parks and Wildlife officer, Jack Brighton, is an ordinary guy who loves his life in the sleepy town of Scottsdale. Along with his Border collie dog, Rosemary, his job, and good friends, he has enough to keep from being lonely.

Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from 40 acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the 40th anniversary, 40 storytellers recreate an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by best-selling authors and trendsetting artists.

The story of the author and his wife's two-month safari in East Africa in the 1950s. Ruark's philosophies are intertwined in the hunting stories to make unforgettable listening.

This classic in the field of ufology is filled with hard-hitting eyewitness testimony of one of the most important events of all time: the actual recovery of a UFO outside of Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947. For more than seventy years, government authorities have led us to believe the wreckage was merely a very conventional weather balloon - but the witnesses who were there continue to tell a different story. Witness to Roswell once again provides a "can't put down" written account of what really transpired in Roswell decades ago.

FinOps brings financial accountability to the variable spend model of cloud. Used by the majority of global enterprises, this management practice has grown from a fringe activity to the de facto discipline managing cloud spend. In this book, authors J. R. Storment and Mike Fuller outline the process of building a culture of cloud FinOps by drawing on real-world successes and failures of large-scale cloud spenders. Complete with a road map to get you started, this revised second edition includes new chapters that cover forecasting, sustainability, and connectivity to other frameworks.

Ian is...just my best friend. We're extremely close, stuck so deep inside a Jim-and-Pam-style friendzone everyone at work assumes we're a couple - that is until one day, word spreads through the teacher's lounge that he's single. Fair game. Suddenly, it's open season on Ian. He should be reveling in all the newfound attention, but to our mutual surprise, the only attention he seems to want is mine. He's turning our formerly innocent nightly chats into X-rated phone calls. Our playful banter sports a new, dangerous edge.

Quellcrist King has been playing a part his entire life. The more famous he becomes, the more he hides. The only person he ever let see the real him rose with him from nothing to the very top. They were the king and queen of Hollywood - and then she wanted a divorce. The only way to survive his depression is to bury himself in work. If he can be a character, maybe he won't have to remember himself. A gay role can't be any different than playing a straight one, can it?

Can you imagine writing to Father Christmas and actually getting a reply? Every year, the children of J.R.R. Tolkien would write to Father Christmas, and the letters they received told wonderful stories of his adventures at the North Pole. These humorous tales are brought to life by Derek Jacobi as Father Christmas, John Moffatt as Polar Bear, and Christian Rodska as Ilbereth the Elf, complete with specially composed music.

How much love do you have for yourself? Not the narcissistic "aren't I wonderful?" kind of love but the essential regard for self that empowers you and helps you navigate through life. The type of love that enables you to feel safe and secure in who you are and inspires you to make choices that are good for your authentic self. When scientist David Hamilton realized that his own lack of self-love was sabotaging him in hundreds of subtle ways and more than a handful of major ways, he devised an experiment using himself as the guinea pig.

It all began with sheep-stealing. A hateful act among the shepherds of the fells, and yet not a matter of life and death. Then came arson and with the leaping of the flames, death and disorder reached the peaceful moors. Holidaying with his friends the Hoggetts in High Gimmerdale while on a trip to find some farmland for his retirement, Robert Macdonald agrees to help in investigating the identity of the sheep-stealers, before being dragged into a case requiring his full experience as Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard.

Enter the Forest of Shadows... In Sylvan Shadows follows Cadderly, the scholarly priest, as he leaves his home to combat the evil unleashed by the Chaos Curse. To counter Castle Trinity's plans for conquest, the cleric and his friends must enter the beautiful forest of Shilmista. But among the trees and glades of the forest, Cadderly must battle a monstrous evil...