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Manchester, December 1940. This winter, the girls boarding at Star House - Betty, Sally and Lorna - are determined to keep a stiff upper lip. But for Lorna - who is dedicated to caring for the wounded with the Women's Voluntary Service - the past is about to come calling. She is heartbroken when the devastating Christmas Blitz reunites her with her ex-fiance George. As air raids and rescue missions throw George and Lorna together time and again, it becomes clear that nothing about his visit to Manchester is what it seems. Can George and Lorna work together, despite everything that happened between them? Will Lorna's courage to do all she can for the war effort be enough to save George? And when snow begins to fall on a New Year's Day shattered by the Luftwaffe, will she allow her heart to open once more?

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NCERT Exemplar Problems - Solutions Chemistry (Class 12) is a comprehensive book for students of standard XII studying in schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. The book comprises chapters on solid state, solution, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, p-block elements, d- and f-block elements, coordination compounds, amines, biomolecules and chemistry in everyday life. In addition, the book consists of several multiple choice questions and chemical equations for better understanding of concepts. This book is essential for students preparing for various engineering and medical entrance examinations.

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With a vibrant berry pink ultrasoft cover featuring a “Delight yourself also in the Lord” life verse from Psalm 37:4 in beautiful silver foil, this durable large print Bible makes a perfect gift that is sure to be treasured for years to come. The King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER™) offers a Bible-reading experience made even more enjoyable and enriching with an updated page design, archaic words defined or exchanged for modern counterparts (word-exchange list provided), and the words of both God and Jesus in red. This Bible includes these distinctive features and resources: Berry pink ultrasoft cover with “Delight yourself also in the Lord” life verse in silver foil Large print, 12-point type size Updated page design for increased readability Words of God highlighted in red in the Old Testament Words of Jesus highlighted in red in the New Testament Difficult terms underlined and defined at the ends of verses Archaic or obsolete words exchanged for modern counterparts (word-exchange list provided) Hebrew names of God explained “Essential Themes String-Reference Bible Study” included in footnotes. With this study, you can follow along with the verse listings for many important biblical themes as they appear throughout Scripture. The topics and subtopics include over ninety different themes, providing much material for Bible study and devotional use. “Read Through the Bible in One Year” plan Full-color maps More About This Readable Bible Version: The King James Version is the most published and printed translation of the Bible to this day. No other version has ever matched the beauty of its writing or the depth of its meaning. The King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER™) is “The Trusted King James in an Easy Read Format.”® It uses the original 1611 King James Version text (based on the Textus Receptus—Received Text—rather than the revised 1881 Greek and Hebrew text). The KJVER enhances the readability of the classic, beloved KJV by updating some seventeenth-century English words to their twenty-first-century equivalents. Even with these word exchanges, no doctrine has been changed. The KJVER maintains the meaning and integrity of the KJV translation. The Bible is a book not only to be revered but also to be read wholeheartedly. The KJVER is the same KJV Bible you know and love, made easier to read, study, comprehend, and apply to your life.

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Holly Miller is delighted that her grandmother has finally left the Sugar Maple Inn to take a well-deserved vacation. It means that Holly's in charge, but running the inn might be more challenging than she realized. Wagtail's throwing a weekend-long murder mystery game to draw in tourists during the slow season, the inn has a full house, and a blizzard is on the way. Trouble is unleashed the night the game begins, when the storm blows in and the lights go out. It gets worse the following morning when Holly's Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, discovers a body—one that's actually dead. Now Holly, her calico kitten Twinkletoes, and Trixie must play by the rules and find one dirty dog.

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It begins with a birth in an African village in 1750 and ends two centuries later at a funeral in Arkansas. And in that time span, an unforgettable cast of men, women, and children come to life, many of them based on the people from Alex Haley s own family tree. When Alex was a boy growing up in Tennessee, his grandmother used to tell him stories about their family, stories that went way back to a man she called the African who was taken aboard a slave ship bound for Colonial America. As an adult, Alex spent twelve years searching for documentation that might authenticate what his grandmother had told him. In an astonishing feat of genealogical detective work, he discovered the name of the African Kunta Kinte as well as the exact location of the village in West Africa from where he was abducted in 1767. "Roots "is based on the facts of his ancestry and the six generations of people slaves and freemen, farmers and lawyers, an architect, a teacher, and one acclaimed author who descended from Kunta Kinte."

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MP3 CD Format Some days, a girl just can't catch a break . . . . . . especially when the girl in question is Georgina Kincaid, a shape-shifting succubus who gets her energy from seducing men. First there's her relationship with gorgeous bestselling writer Seth Mortensen, which is unsatisfying on a number of levels. It's not just that they can't have sex in case Georgina inadvertently kills him (generally a turn-off for most guys). Lately, even spending time together is a challenge. Seth's obsessed with finishing his latest novel, and Georgina's under demonic orders to mentor the new (and surprisingly inept) succubus on the block. Then there are the dreams. Someone, or something, is preying on Georgina at night, draining her energy, and supplying eerie visions of her future. Georgina seeks answers from Dante, a dream interpreter with ties to the underworld, but his flirtatious charm only leaves her more confused-especially as the situation with Seth reaches crisis point. Now Georgina faces a double challenge-rein in her out-of-control love life, and go toe-to-toe with an enemy capable of wreaking serious havoc among mankind. Otherwise, Georgina, and the entire mortal world, may never sleep easy again . . .

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Every advanced society in the galaxy relies on the technology of the Protheans, an ancient species that vanished 50,000 years ago. After discovering a cache of Prothean technology on Mars in 2148, humanity is spreading to the stars—the newest interstellar species, struggling to carve out its place in the greater galactic community. On the edge of colonized space, ship commander and Alliance war hero David Anderson investigates the remains of a top secret military research station—smoking ruins littered with bodies and unanswered questions. Who attacked this post, and for what purpose? And where is Kahlee Sanders, the young scientist who mysteriously vanished from the base hours before her colleagues were slaughtered? Sanders is now the prime suspect, but finding her creates more problems for Anderson than it solves. Partnered with a rogue alien agent he can't trust, and pursued by an assassin he can't escape, Anderson battles impossible odds on uncharted worlds to uncover a sinister conspiracy...one he won't live to tell about. Or so the enemy thinks.

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The god of magic has lost his mind. Literally. A reluctant nurse with a healing touch may have the power to save him . . . She only needs to be convinced. Thanks to a curse he can't remember getting, Hermes's memories are locked away so tight that even the god of thieves has no way of picking the locks. After twenty years of being held prisoner, he's not even sure he wants them back. Selene has worked off her shitty ex-boyfriend's debt to Hades, but the Lord of Styx can't be denied when he wants something. He needs Hermes back and the information he has on Pithos to take them down forever, and he wants Selene to help him get it. It doesn't matter that the mad god kind of scares parts of her and makes other bits heat up, Hermes is refusing to tolerate anyone else and for a god of boundaries . . . he sure has none. Contains mature themes.

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Centuries have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace...and fear. A terrible secret was closely guarded for centuries: every single soul walking the earth, though in appearance totally normal, is actually dead, long ago genetically stripped of true humanity. Nine years have gone by since an unlikely hero named Rom Sebastian first discovered a secret and consumed an ancient potion of blood to bring himself back to life in Forbidden. Surviving against impossible odds, Rom has gathered a secret faction of followers who have also taken the blood-the first Mortals in a world that is dead. But The Order has raised an elite army to hunt and crush the living. Division and betrayal threaten to destroy the Mortals from within. The final surviving hope for humanity teeters on the brink of annihilation and no one knows the path to survival. On the heels of Forbidden comes MORTAL, the second novel in The Books of Mortals saga penned by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee. Set in a terrifying, medieval future, where grim pageantry masks death, this tale of dark desires and staggering stakes peels back the layers of the heart for all who dare take the journey. The Books of Mortals are three novels, each of which stands on its own, yet all are seamlessly woven into one epic thriller.

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Conclusión de los Relatos de la Tierra Media que conforman una de las grandes obras de Tolkien, El Silmarillion. La Caída de Gondolin fue, en palabras de J. R. R. Tolkien, «la primera historia real de ese mundo imaginario» y constituye uno de los tres «Grandes Relatos» de los Días Antiguos. En La Caída de Gondolin chocan dos de los principales poderes. Morgoth, el mal más absoluto, controla un enorme poder militar. En su profunda oposición está Ulmo, Señor de las Aguas, quien trabaja para apoyar a los Noldor, el grupo de elfos entre los que se contaban Húrin y Túrin Turambar. En el centro de este conflicto se encuentra la ciudad de Gondolin, bella pero oculta. Fue construida por elfos Noldor que se rebelaron contra el poder divino y huyeron a la Tierra Media. Turgon, el rey de Gondolin, es el principal objeto tanto del odio como del miedo de Morgoth, quien trata de descubrir la ciudad escondida. En este mundo entra Tuor, el primo de Túrin, como instrumento para hacer cumplir los planes de Ulmo. Guiado por el dios emprende un viaje en busca de Gondolin. En esta ciudad Tuor madura; se casa con Idril, hija de Turgon, y tienen a su hijo Eärendel. Debido a un acto de traición, Morgoth localiza la ciudad y lanza un ataque devastador. Tras el relato de la caída de Gondolin, Tuor y su familia huyen y contemplan las ruinas de su ciudad en llamas. Viajan hacia otra historia, el Cuento de Eärendel. Tolkien nunca llegó a escribirla, pero en el presente libro se incluye un esbozo de ésta.

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"The Power of Awareness" is a book by Neville Goddard in which he outlines his teachings on the power of the mind and the role of awareness in shaping our reality. According to Goddard, the key to harnessing the power of the mind lies in becoming aware of one's thoughts and beliefs, and then using that awareness to direct and focus the imagination. He believed that by focusing one's thoughts and imagination on a specific outcome, one could bring that outcome into reality. "The Power of Awareness" emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and maintaining a positive and optimistic outlook in order to harness the power of the mind and create the life one desires.

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Learn how to thrive as you walk with God each day. God’s design for his children is that they live flourishing, fulfilling, joy-filled lives in Christ. This one-year journey through the Bible features daily devotionals that will help you discover your identity in Christ, God’s purpose and plan for your life, and how to flourish in a faith that is pure, genuine, and life-giving. This beautiful Bible for women features: 365 encouraging and challenging daily devotions 365 focused daily prayers 66 book introductions 50 Treasure of Truth callouts 31 profiles Optimized for use with the Filament Bible app Presentation page Elevate your Bible study with the Filament app―absolutely free! Unlock a world of knowledge and inspiration right at your fingertips! The Filament Bible app is your gateway to a deeper, more enriching Bible-study experience. Seamlessly connect every page of your Bible to a treasure trove of resources, including: 25,000+ study notes by more than 40 biblical scholars offering a deeper understanding of what you’re reading Audio Bibles to immerse you in God’s Word anytime and anywhere 350+ videos to captivate you as you unpack key information about the background and meaning of the Bible 40+ maps and infographics explaining the geography and cultural background of the Bible 400+ profiles and articles revealing the people and stories behind the verses, enriching your connection with Scripture 1,500+ devotions providing daily inspiration and numerous opportunities for reflection A library of worship music offering the perfect soundtrack for personal Bible study and praise Ready to dive deeper? Just grab your smartphone or tablet, open Filament, and let the learning begin. It’s simple, convenient, and extremely enriching. Start your enhanced Bible journey today! The New Living Translation is an accurate, understandable, and audibly enjoyable English translation of the Bible. It conveys the precise meaning of the original languages in a flowing, effortless writing style that promotes comfortable and meaningful reading.

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Robin Loxleigh and his sister Marianne are the hit of the Season, so attractive and delightful that nobody looks behind their pretty faces. Until Robin sets his sights on Sir John Hartlebury's heiress niece. The notoriously graceless baronet isn't impressed by good looks, or fooled by false charm. He's sure Robin is a liar—a fortune hunter, a card sharp, and a heartless, greedy fraud—and he'll protect his niece, whatever it takes. Then, just when Hart thinks he has Robin at his mercy, things take a sharp left turn. And as the grumpy baronet and the glib fortune hunter start to understand each other, they also find themselves starting to care—more than either of them thought possible. But Robin's cheated and lied and let people down for money. Can a professional rogue earn an honest happy ever after? Contains mature themes.

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What do you do when you're so empty inside, you feel nothing? When all you've ever known was pain? You run. That's what I did-I ran away without once looking back. People say starting over is the best way for a new beginning, but that's far from the truth if you end up back where you began. Sometimes life likes to throw lemons at you really hard until there's nothing left to do but make lemonade. I've known pain, but not the kind that messes with my heart. That is until Logan, Dalton, Tey, and Nicholas came into my life without a warning label. I'm not prepared, and I'm afraid after fighting since day one...they might just be the reason I finally break. The complete series of Dolls and Douchebags books 1-5

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A sweet treat for every emotion and occasion.Whether it's a celebration or the blues, nothing lifts you up better than a delicious dessert. In Shivesh Bhatia's Desserts for Every Mood, the maverick baker is back with an array of recipes that promise to transform any day. For Shivesh, baking has come to mean many things over the years: memories of seeing his grandmother make cakes to spending hours experimenting in the kitchen and sharing the joy with friends to baking becoming his quiet refuge after a hectic day. In his second book, Shivesh shares a range of desserts-gooey caramel chocolate tart, fresh mint lemon chiffon cake to an exotic litchie rose tiramisu-that have helped him through difficult and happy times alike, in the hope that they will do the same for you.

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Oswaal CBSE Question Bank Class 10 Mathematics (Standard), Chapterwise and Topicwise Solved Papers For Board Exams 2025

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When unworldly student anastasia steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur christian grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. Shocked intrigued and ultimately repelled by christian`s singular erotic tastes ana demands a deeper commitment. determined to keep her christian agrees. now ana and christian have it all - love passion intimacy wealth and a world of possibilities for their future. but ana knows that loving her fifty shades will not be easy and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. ana must somehow learn to share christian`s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past. just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle misfortune malice and fate conspire to make ana`s deepest fears turn to reality.

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The myths and reality behind the state of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict--from "the most eloquent writer on Palestinian history" (New Statesman) The outspoken and radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappe examines the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel. The "ten myths"--repeated endlessly in the media, enforced by the military, and accepted without question by the world's governments--reinforce the regional status quo and include: Palestine was an empty land at the time of the Balfour Declaration; the Jews were a people without a land; there is no difference between Zionism and Judaism; Zionism is not a colonial project of occupation; the Palestinians left their Homeland voluntarily in 1948; the June 1967 War was a war of 'No Choice'; Israel is the only Democracy in the Middle East; the Oslo Mythologies; the Gaza Mythologies; and the Two-State Solution. For students, activists, and anyone interested in better understanding the news, Ten Myths About Israel is another groundbreaking study of the Israel-Palestine conflict from the author of The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine.

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Regular print version originally published in the U.S. by Harlequin Enterprises ULC.

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Hue: From the moment I saw Ashlynn, I knew she was mine. Didn’t matter that she had a ring on her finger or a man standin' next to her—she belonged to me, and deep down, she knew it too. I wasn’t about to play fair or fall back, not when somethin' that real was right in front of me. So I did what any n*gga would do for the woman meant to be his—I applied pressure until she had no choice but to see what we were. Forever his? Nah. She was forever mine.

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When 28-year-old Honey Lake arrives at a secluded luxury island for an exclusive entrepreneur retreat, she’s focused on securing funding to turn her struggling beauty brand into an empire. But money like that doesn’t come easy—until she crosses paths with 41-year-old Legend Waters, a dangerously wealthy, tattooed boss who always gets what he wants. He sees something he likes in the ambitious beauty and makes her an offer—for the rest of the weekend, she belongs to him. No rules. No limits. All she has to do is surrender her mind, body, and soul to him. In return, he’ll write a check big enough to change her life. It’s an indecent proposal Honey should refuse. But with temptation staring at her in the form of inked skin, commanding hands, and a voice that makes her legs weak, walking away isn’t an option.

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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, The Souls of Black Folk delves into the African-American experience at the turn of the 20th century, exploring themes of race, identity, and resilience. W. E. B. Du Bois introduces the concept of "double consciousness," capturing the internal struggle of navigating life as both American and Black. The narrative weaves personal reflections, historical insights, and cultural critiques, offering a profound examination of systemic oppression and the enduring pursuit of equality. Rich with hope and poignant truths, it remains a powerful call for justice and understanding. The Souls of Black Folk is a groundbreaking work that reshaped conversations about race in America, laying the foundation for civil rights movements and Black intellectual thought. W. E. B. Du Bois masterfully critiques systemic oppression while introducing enduring concepts like "double consciousness," which illuminate the complexities of racial identity. Through its combination of personal narrative, history, and sociology, the book challenges deeply rooted inequalities and inspires generations to seek justice. Its profound impact continues to resonate, making it a cornerstone of American literature and social discourse.

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Sara Medlar may be retired as a bestselling author, but her career as an amateur detective is facing one final mystery-and it's a killer. Retired romance novelist Sara Medlar has been comfortably sharing her large home with her niece Kate and her "honorary grandson" Jack. It's a convenient arrangement given the Medlar Three, as they've become known, are often working closely together to solve mysteries in their small town of Lachlan, Florida. But when real estate agent Kate announces she's been given the listing for the town's storied Lachlan House, it sets off alarm bells for Sara and Jack. The infamous house has a dark history, one that's certain to haunt them all. With little memory of her childhood, Kate doesn't understand what the fuss is about-until the trio visits the house and makes a grim discovery. Flooded by memories of the past, Kate realizes she spent time there as a child. But stumbling upon a skeleton dressed in a rotting tuxedo-a murder victim with connections to her father-causes Kate to wonder if the childhood she can't remember might be one she'd rather forget. As Sara, Kate and Jack delve deeper into the dead man's history, they learn he was last seen at a party held at Lachlan House in the late nineties-a swanky soiree attended by his many enemies. With more than one motive in play, every partygoer is a suspect, and Sara is determined to find the culprit, even if it means digging up past secrets she's worked hard to keep buried. A Medlar Mystery Book 1: A Willing Murder Book 2: A Justified Murder Book 3: A Forgotten Murder Book 4: A Relative Murder Book 5: An Unfinished Murder

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Two thousand people go missing in Alaska every year. They vanish in the middle of mountain footraces, on fishing boats in the Bering Sea, on small planes in the Bush. Now a geologist known for going walkabout with his rock hammer has disappeared from the Suulutaq Mine in the Park. Was it deliberate? An accident? Foul play? Kate Shugak may be the only person who can find out. But for the fact that Kate, too, is among the missing . . .

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She only wanted the money. He only wanted an heir. But when Khadoja Perry agrees to become a surrogate for Canyon “Cannon” Kross—a cold hearted, fine-as-hell, hood-rich thug with no interest in love—everything starts to unravel. What was supposed to be a contractual, nine-month transaction turns complicated fast. Between Doja’s ex stirring the pot, her smart mouth, Cannon’s low tolerance and heated moments of thug passion, a bond forms that neither of them saw coming.

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In this raw coming-of-age memoir, in the vein of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, The Other Wes Moore, and Someone Has Led This Child to Believe, Rob Henderson vividly recounts growing up in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, attending elite universities, and pioneering the concept of "luxury beliefs"--ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the less fortunate. Rob Henderson was born to a drug-addicted mother and a father he never met, ultimately shuttling between ten different foster homes in California. When he was adopted into a loving family, he hoped that life would finally be stable and safe. Divorce, tragedy, poverty, and violence marked his adolescent and teen years, propelling Henderson to join the military upon completing high school. An unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation, and determination, Troubled recounts Henderson's expectation-defying young life and juxtaposes his story with those of his friends who wound up incarcerated or killed. He retreads the steps and missteps he took to escape the drama and disorder of his youth. As he navigates the peaks and valleys of social class, Henderson finds that he remains on the outside looking in. His greatest achievements--a military career, an undergraduate education from Yale, a PhD from Cambridge--feel like hollow measures of success. He argues that stability at home is more important than external accomplishments, and he illustrates the ways the most privileged among us benefit from a set of social standards that actively harm the most vulnerable.

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" Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging beasts--one animal, one human--in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. A rogue grizzly bear has gone on a rampage--killing, among others, the potential fiancée of Joe's daughter. At the same time, Dallas Cates, who Joe helped lock up years ago, is released from prison with a special list tattooed on his skin. He wants revenge on the people who sent him away: the six people he blames for the deaths of his entire family and the loss of his reputation and property. Using the grizzly attacks as cover, Cates sets out to methodically check off his list. The problem is, both Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett are on it. "

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"In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would decide some of the most crucial strategic details of the war. Yet when the Nazis found out about the meeting, their own secret plan took shape--an assassination plot that would've changed history. A true story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details FDR's pivotal meeting in Tehran and the deadly Nazi plot against the heads of state of the three major Allied powers who attended it. With all the hallmarks of a Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch page-turner, The Nazi Conspiracy explores the great political minds of the twentieth century, investigating the pivotal years of the war in gripping detail. This meeting of the Big Three changed the course of World War II. Here's the inside story of how it almost led to a world-shattering disaster"--

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Fire crawls up the sides of the church. The orange glow thrashes. Blackens the siding. Climbs up onto the steeple. The flames close in on the wedding party trapped inside. When a serial arsonist terrorizes Los Angeles County, FBI profiler Violet Darger heads to California to investigate. The fires keep coming faster. The body count rises, and the threat hangs over the city as thick as the smog. The case file is brutal -- stuffed with photographs of charred bodies, human faces melted beyond recognition. And when Darger gets up close to the crimes, the real thing, that sense of savagery only intensifies. What kind of a person could carry out such cruelties? Understanding the warped psychology will be the key to solving the case. The suspect seems hellbent on creating a spectacle. Bigger targets. More deaths. He treats setting fires like a Hollywood special effects sequence, like he's building up to the shocking finale. Watch the city burn. It's entertainment. And there's one more factor complicating the investigation: Autumn is settling in over Southern California. The leaves are changing color, and the Santa Ana winds have begun to change directions. The Hollywood Hills are ripe for a forest fire. The arsonist means to make it the biggest one yet. A page-turner packed with heart-stopping suspense. Fans of John Sandford, Michael Connelly, Lisa Regan, and Lisa Gardner should check out the Violet Darger series.

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Brandon Sanderson añade a su universo del Cosmere (compartido por las sagas Nacidos de la Bruma y El Archivo de las Tormentas) una nueva novela independiente que hará las delicias de los aficionados a la cultura popular asiática. Yumi viene de una tierra de jardines, meditación y espíritus, mientras que Pintor vive en un mundo de oscuridad, tecnología y pesadillas. Cuando de pronto sus vidas se ven extrañamente entrelazadas, ¿podrán dejar de lado sus diferencias y colaborar para descubrir los misterios de su situación y salvar sus respectivas comunidades de un desastre seguro? Nota de Brandon: «Llevaba años queriendo escribir una novela de fantasía protagonizada por personas que hacen trabajos normales para ellas, pero fantásticos para nosotros como lectores. Además, mi esposa me animó a añadir más romanticismo a mis historias. Cuando junté a dos personas cuyo trabajo le parece fantástico al otro, nació el relato de Yumi y el pintor de pesadillas. Esta novela en particular fue un regalo especial para mi esposa, regalo que ambos estamos encantados de compartir ahora con vosotros.»

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