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WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in...

Gear up for high-flying heists, cutlass-clashing duels, and steam-powered mayhem. From gritty alleyways to sky-high airships, this anthology throws you into the heart of adventure—where pirates rule, danger lurks, and only the bold survive. So, tighten your goggles, grab your cutlass, and hold on tight.

Water Washes Earth is a literary fiction that reimagines the age-old tale of love thwarted by circumstance, culture, and power. It is set in the waning years of British colonial rule in Hong Kong—a city caught between two worlds, teetering on the edge of transformation. The story unfolds through the dual perspectives of Lisa, a determined Chinese woman, and James, an idealistic American. Their love is a luminous thread woven into a fabric of societal expectations, political upheaval, and the lingering shadows of imperialism.

These are the memoirs & anecdotes from the unofficial First Gen X'er. The stories are all true, however dangerous or gross they may appear. Prepare yourself for a deep dive into the nostalgic recollections of a non-famous random person. Here's a passage from my memory of the junior high tour we took during our last year of elementary school: I looked around at my classmates. We were all thinking the same thing, but no one was asking. Finally, the tour girl said “That’s pretty much it, does anyone have any questions?” I looked around. Nothing. I couldn’t take the strain any longer.

The Ragnarok Tournament is in full swing and The Family Jewels are finally getting the hang of things. They’re leveling up, working as a team, and proving they’ve got the stones to compete with the best. Ben’s confidence is growing—maybe even a little swollen—and for once, it feels like the family might have the tournament in the bag. But just when Ben thinks he’s found his groove, his old guild rolls in and stirs up trouble, leaving the whole crew facing stiff dungeon time.

Negentien jaar na een incident dat ze liever vergeten zou zijn, krijgt Nina een zaak toegewezen van een man in de dodencel die beschuldigd wordt van een reeks moorden die hij zegt niet gepleegd te hebben. Nina weet dat hij gelijk heeft, ze weet namelijk wie de moordenaar wel is... Nina Bloom heeft een fantastisch leven. Ze heeft een prachtige, succesvolle tienerdochter en een goede baan als advocaat in New York. Maar haar naam, haar geluk en haar succes zijn gebouwd op een leugen.

Book three in the Classic Monsters series brings you thirteen new ghost stories. We have a fantastic line up of authors bringing you a mix of styles that will satisfy all your ghostly desires. Dare you join us?

With a bustling marketplace filled with glowing chicken eggs, flying pigs, and cows that produce rich chocolate milk, newcomers are arriving daily, drawn by the promise of the town’s magical wares and the portal to the dragon sanctuary. But as the town thrives, shadows gather on the horizon. Among the fresh faces are those with darker intentions, eager to exploit the town's enchanted charm. Tensions simmer between the townsfolk and newcomers, threatening the delicate peace Ethan has worked to build. But even this unrest is nothing compared to the true danger creeping into Arcane Acres.

Betrayed by his guild and left for dead, Benjamin Jewel's aspirations to triumph in the Ragnarök Tournament seemed shattered—until Chuck, his mother's enthusiastic boyfriend—secures him a last-minute entry. His luck is turning around. Ben's relief morphs into horror when he discovers that his "noob" family has also joined for a bit of fun, making his challenging quest downright nightmarish. Now, not only must he navigate a treacherous world teeming with monsters, vengeful gods, and sinister spirits, but he must also contend with his new guildmates: his own dysfunctional family.

In this unique oral biography, Bachardy recounts his astonishing story, providing illuminating recollections of celebrity portrait sittings and revelations about his thirty-year relationship with Christopher Isherwood. From their meeting in the 1950s until Isherwood's death in 1986, theirs was a legendary love story, courageous and uncompromising for its time, and remarkable in any era for the creative collaborations and art it continues to inspire.

The Information Security and Privacy Quick Reference: The Essential Handbook for Every CISO, CSO, and Chief Privacy Officer is an updated, convenient, and accurate desk reference for information privacy practitioners who need fast and easy access to the latest guidance, laws, and standards that apply in their field. This book is the most effective resource for information security professionals who need immediate and correct solutions to common and rarely encountered problems.

This work, The Sword of Damocles: Our Nuclear Age, deals with our history as well as today's headlines. I had the opportunity to study that precarious period in a unique way. As a museum director with a forty-year career behind me, I met and worked with some of the leaders in the field of nuclear weapons testing.

California's 1849 gold rush triggered creation of the "instant city" of San Francisco as a base to exploit the rich natural resources of the American West. City of Wood examines how capitalists and workers logged the state's vast redwood forests to create the financial capital and construction materials needed to build the regional metropolis of San Francisco. Architectural historian James Michael Buckley investigates the remote forest and its urban core as two poles of a regional "city."

One of the most successful nightclub and theater comedians in America started out a long way from the stage, in the tiny farming community of Lithonia, Georgia.

We all need someone in our lives to help us now and then. Sometimes that help comes from the most unexpected place! Those who help us most seem to show up out of nowhere, when we least expect it. When that happens it seems like magic and everything is all better.

Founded by James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733, the Georgia colony was envisioned as a unique social welfare experiment. Administered by twenty-one original trustees, the Georgia Plan offered England's "worthy poor" and persecuted Christians an opportunity to achieve financial security in the New World by exporting goods produced on small farms. Most significantly, Oglethorpe and his fellow Trustees were convinced that economic vitality could not be achieved through the exploitation of enslaved Black laborers.

How to Teach College is an invaluable resource for professors teaching in increasingly fraught American classrooms. With a special emphasis on teaching students from diverse backgrounds and potentially controversial subjects, this posthumously published book comes to us in Loewen’s vibrant, original, and inimitable voice.

Prepare to be gripped by the razor-sharp tension of TYGER, a harrowing thriller inspired by true events. In this highly rated (4.5 Stars) tale of survival, author Michael James delves into the primal dynamic between predator and prey, forcing its characters—and listeners—to confront the limits of their own humanity.

Ethan has settled into Arcane Acres and solved the mystery of the Hexed Animals. But now, powerful, wild magic is gathering beneath the town, threatening not only its magical creatures but the citizens as well. Ethan suspects it has something to do with the imprisoned dragons enslaved by the dwarves of the Ironfoot Mountains. For years, the dragons’ magical energy has been nullified by powerful dwarven sorcerers, but it seems the wild magic seeks to reunite with the dragons.

Ready to be a part of the greatest love story ever lived? Meet Charlie. Charlie is a hopeless romantic who has always dreamed of being a part of his own great love story. But when love story after love story in Charlie's life ends in heartbreak, will Charlie ever meet the one? Will his soulmate walk through the door on a beautiful spring afternoon while birds sing a song of romance or has Charlie been right next to her all along? Get to know Charlie through his lessons in life and love, and follow the breadcrumbs to a love story that will last.