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The Gift: Every day, Police Chief Kahn faces the worst Base City has to offer—violence, corruption, and loss. His only refuge is Emiko, his wife, and the woman who reminds him there’s still beauty in the world. When the Corporation offers them a second chance at a future they thought was lost, it feels like a miracle. But in a city where even hope is weaponized, no gift comes without a cost. The Noodle Chemist: In the neon haze of Base City, Eido Naki runs a humble noodle stand by day—and a covert chemistry lab by night. To the neighborhood, he’s a healer and a provider.

Sah’dren has been imprisoned in his own home for years, isolated and forced into a life of abuse. And Mother’s birthday gift to him is just another means of control. He can’t let the injured slave suffer the same way he does, even if the elf wants nothing to do with him. Alone, they are divided, but perhaps together they can give each other the greatest gift of all: freedom.

Unlock the future of customer service with AI. Building a Smart Customer Service System with AI: From Chatbots to Personalized Support is a comprehensive guide that shows businesses how to leverage artificial intelligence to transform their customer support operations.

Bounty hunters were generally viewed as little better than the men they hunted. Ted Shepard usually didn't pay any mind to what others thought. He was good at what he did. But now, he was trailing a body to his hometown of Wilmore. He might change his mind.

This is the first biography to chronicle the life and career of one of the most distinguished and beloved musical artists to come out of Wisconsin: Al Jarreau. From his earliest days singing in the 1940s until his death in 2017, Jarreau defied categorization. While his biggest hit, “We’re In This Love Together,” is pure pop, he smashed music industry stereotypes as the first artist to win Grammy Awards in three genres: jazz, pop, and R&B. Never Givin’ Up traces Jarreau’s singing career from humble beginnings in his hometown of Milwaukee to international fame.

The tales collected in Julie Rogers's Seven Shorts can be compared to a wintry landscape: what lurks beneath is cloaked by deceptive beauty. They hold literary garments elegant and genteel, belying curves and forms patiently waiting at any moment to shock, or even enlighten. Cover your eyes, spin you a few times, and shove you into a room with . . . never mind.

"The Whale" (or "Moby Dick" as it is more commonly-known today) is the unforgettable story of Captain Ahab’s quest to avenge the whale that ‘reaped’ his leg. The quest and the novel is a story of how man can become blindly obsessed. The tale is also a testament to democracy and liberation, as the ship's crew work together for a common end. Ishmael, the novel’s narrator is a young, ordinary sailor learning the practice of whaling. Moby Dick is one of the greatest novels ever written and a timeless classic.

"Dracula" is a classic 1897 Gothic novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, followed by numerous "Count Dracula" film versions. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. It conveys the epic battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. The novel is famous for bringing blood-sucking vampires into our imagination, and this book is the epitome of a good vs. evil horror novel.

Their chemistry is undeniable. Their timing... might be inevitable. The Heights is on the brink of change, but not everyone’s ready for it—not without grabbing their piece of the pie first. Camille Monroe knows the Heights deserves more than the scraps it’s been given. She’s here to fight, to make sure its people finally get what they’re owed. Duke has spent years protecting the Heights, carving out a space where its community can survive and thrive. Outsiders? He doesn’t trust them—especially not ones with polished smiles and political connections. But Camille isn’t just anyone.

Was für Samantha nur ein letzter unterhaltsamer Abend in Minneapolis werden sollte, erweist sich als das beste Date aller Zeiten – und als ein riesiger Fehler. Direkt am Morgen nach ihrer ersten Verabredung zieht Sam ans andere Ende der USA, da sie sich um ihre an Demenz erkrankte und pflegebedürftige Mutter kümmern muss. Die beiden werden sich also niemals wiedersehen. Und eine Fernbeziehung kommt gar nicht in Frage – aber sie bekommen einander einfach nicht aus dem Kopf. Denn keine Entfernung oder Zeit der Welt könnten sie dazu bringen zu vergessen, was sie hatten.

Immerse yourself in The Book of Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim): Presented in a Complete and Unabridged English Translation from the Hebrew Holy Scriptures, a masterful rendering of this sacred text that captures its lyrical splendor and deep spiritual resonance. This faithful translation preserves the richness of the original Hebrew, offering listeners an authentic encounter with one of Scripture's most poetic and mysterious books.

When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like no one else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life. In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have the chance to explore the chemistry between us while secretly skinny dipping, I go for it because I know all too well that city slickers never stay long. Except Adler comes back… And I’m tasked with training him to be a ranch hand. No matter how tempting Adler’s easy smiles are, I can’t risk a repeat encounter for several reasons: I’m his boss.

Participating in Valentine’s Day and its disturbing practice of obligatory gift-giving and forced cheer has me wanting to stab someone. And by someone, I mean my secret admirer. My obsession with you has made my life a living nightmare. And a little more interesting. This has to stop, which is the only reason I enlist the aid of out-of-work journalist Jules Woodbury. The man is irritatingly charming, undeniably gorgeous, and way too secretive. Fortunately, he’s also straight because finding this stalker is my sole focus.

If you have found this book, the end of the world has already begun. Something lies hidden in the remote wilderness. It is unremarkable in appearance yet beautiful in purpose. It is intelligent yet not human. It is a gift. But gifts always come at a price. It’s 1868. Gentleman naturalist Samuel Inwood is fulfilling his dream of exploring Dutch New Guinea when things go horribly wrong. A savage aboriginal tribe takes him captive, and as Samuel fights to survive, he begins to doubt that he is the civilized man he had thought himself to be.

This is a fictional short story of a man’s life and death. The Greeks got it right long ago. Many aspects of our lives are tragic. The Father/son relationship – such an unsavory mix of love and hate. Pride and shame. Support and competition. Wouldn’t it stand to reason that what plays out in the family, also plays out on the world stage. And here, in as few words as possible, the irony of ironies is laid out in a narrative. An often humorous narrative. The son ponders the uncomfortable juncture of mid-life as his father tries coming to terms with his final days of life.

Kommissar Schiller möchte nur eines tun: sich um seine kranke Frau Carla kümmern. Doch dann wird die Intendantin des Theaters ermordet. Der Täter tötete sie mit dem Pfeil einer Armbrust - und nahm ihre Schuhe mit. Wenig später wird ein zweiter Theatermann ermordet - und wieder ist der Tote barfuß.

This eBook will explore how AI-powered fraud prevention works, the types of fraud it can detect, and the benefits it brings. We’ll delve into real-life case studies, offer implementation tips, and look at future trends in AI-driven cybersecurity. The goal is to provide an informative yet accessible guide for small business owners, IT professionals, and executives on securing your business in a digital world through AI-powered fraud prevention.

Ich wurde vom Obsidianischen Orden ins Harrowgate-Gefängnis geschickt, um einen Mann namens Reiter von Devil Falls zu untersuchen und zu ermorden. Zuerst hatte ich eine Anweisung, ein Ziel und einen Betreuer, der mir als Verbindung zur Außenwelt diente. Jetzt ist mein Kontaktmann verschwunden, mein Ziel ist unbekannt und mein Auftrag ist unklar. Ich sollte den Reiter töten, aber ich merke bald, dass ich nicht der Einzige bin, der diese Idee hat. Jemand anderes ist darauf aus, ihn zu töten; jemand mit brutalen Waffen, die selbst den Reiter zu Fall bringen können.

With its play-on-words title that points to the familiar biblical metaphor around shepherds and flocks of sheep in need of attentive care, David McCauley's You Don't Know Sheep provides road-tested insight for some of today's most perplexing faith-based leadership issues. You Don't Know Sheep offers new perspectives; solutions to problems you've been wanting to fix; and the good-natured realization that leading people successfully requires wise shepherding—starting with a shepherd who knows the way.

Nigel Shirazi war der erste in der Reihe für den Vorsitz von Asbaran Solutions, einer der prominenten "Four Horsemen" Söldnerfirmen. Der Erste in der Reihe... bis seine Trinkerei und sein Temperament dazu führten, dass er aus dem College flog und von der Familie enterbt wurde. Jetzt führt er das Leben eines Playboys und genießt ein Stipendium von der Familie, um ihnen aus dem Weg zu gehen. Aber jemand hat es auf seine Familie abgesehen, und Nigel ist alles, was zwischen dem geheimen Feind und der Zerstörung von Asbaran Solutions und der Familie Shirazi steht.