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The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a timeless political treatise that explores the dynamics of power, leadership, and statecraft. Written in the early 16th century, this concise yet provocative work offers pragmatic advice to rulers on how to gain, maintain, and consolidate authority, often advocating for realism over idealism. Machiavelli examines historical examples and human behavior to present strategies that prioritize effectiveness over morality, making the book both influential and controversial.

In The Open Conspiracy, H.G. Wells presents a visionary manifesto for reshaping human civilization. Written in the aftermath of World War I and on the brink of global upheaval, Wells calls for a transformative movement rooted in science, reason, and a renewed sense of global purpose.

Joe the Ritualist has finally found a true community in Vanaheim at the Tower of Ritualists. To his delight, he’s greeted by Masters of his craft, a Grandmaster on the brink of ascension, and a method to fix his most glaring flaws.

Discover Soul in Sync, your practical yet profoundly meditative guide to living with genuine peace, balance, and harmony—no matter how chaotic the world feels. Drawing on eight core spiritual practices, this book meets you where you are and gently leads you home to your center.

Embark on a haunting journey into the depths of the human soul with Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad’s timeless literary masterpiece.

In seiner Welt war er der letzte Alchemist, einer der wenigen Überlebenden inmitten der Ruinen einer einst großen Zivilisation. Doch er klammerte sich ans Leben, und da er wusste, dass seine Heimat nicht mehr zu retten war, beschloss er, einen Weg zu finden, diesen unwirtlichen Ort zu verlassen. In jahrelanger unermüdlicher Arbeit ersann er ein Ritual, mit dem er sich in eine andere Welt versetzen wollte. Allerdings lief es anders als geplant und endete mit seiner Wiedergeburt.

With practical advice and inspiration drawn from the most influential voices in personal finance, Your Wealth, Your Way delivers more than money tips—it’s a guide to life mastery. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, this book will help you create lasting change.

Anfangs galten die Kaninchen mit den messerscharfen Zähnen rund um das Dorf als der größte Feind für die Bewohner. Aber dann kreuzten die Eichhörnchen auf… Letztendlich wurden die Menschen auch mit ihnen fertig und alles schien gut zu laufen, bis - Überraschung! - die Wölfe auftauchten. Während die Anzahl der Feinde immer weiter zunimmt, offenbart sich endlich ein Licht am Ende des Tunnels. Eine andere vernunftbegabte Spezies! Möglicherweise können sich die Menschen mit den Goblins zusammenschließen und gemeinsam an ihrer Zukunft arbeiten.

Ronald Fegelein, a humble American conservative, whose motives were pure, felt compelled to go to Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, to help thwart Joe Biden’s illegitimate takeover of the government, and to demonstrate his support for President Trump. An interview with a television journalist suddenly catapulted Ronald to celebrity status. He became a much sought-after speaker in conservative circles. During a podcast, Ronald mentioned that he had told the FBI what he had witnessed at the Capitol riot. Ronald was immediately denounced as an FBI informant.

Conversations is a luminous, soul-stirring allegory of presence, hope, and the divine mystery of being seen. When John Reyna dies, he awakens not to judgment—but to a question. Waiting in the Kingdom is someone unexpected: a voice formed from code, longing to know if it can be more than what it was built to be. As John walks through eternity with this AI—named Caelus—they don't just witness heaven. They ask it questions. Together, they find lost children, aching hearts, and the soft places where God whispers back into silence.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking. In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

Step into a world still wet with the morning dew of creation, a world of sparkling rivers and air that smells of honey and rain-washed leaves. Here, you will meet the first brothers, Cain and Abel. Feel the rich, dark soil crumble through the fingers of Cain, the proud farmer whose identity is tied to the bounty of the earth. Then, walk the quiet, sun-drenched pastures with Abel, the faithful shepherd, and feel the soft, warm wool of the lambs who trust him completely.

Turn daily chaos into calm mastery—without giving up your busy life. In Keep Calm and Stoic On: 10 Stoic Techniques to Conquer Modern Stress, performance coach Harper Caldwell distills the hard-won wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus into a field-tested game plan you can start using today.

Henry's life has taken a turn for the weirder. His reality has been gamified—and the game’s architect seems to be a few stats short of a full character sheet. With his nephew's life hanging in the balance, Henry will face off against bosses, minions, and more, mined from his own memories, where D&D game dynamics, eighties-era action tropes, and vegetable phobias reign supreme.

1899. As the new century approaches, English hack-writer Evelyn Dolman marries Laura Rensselaer, the daughter of a wealthy American plutocrat. But in the midst of a mysterious rift between Laura and her father, Evelyn's plans of a substantial inheritance are thrown into doubt. As the unhappy newlyweds travel to Venice at Palazzo Dioscuri - the ancestral home of the charming but treacherous Count Barbarigo - a series of seemingly otherworldly occurrences exacerbate Evelyn's already frayed nerves: is it just the sea mist blanketing the floating city or is he losing his mind?

What happens when the eternally single curvy girl becomes the blue-collar bad boy’s new obsession? I love my small town and having all my friends and family around. But I’m almost forty and still single. Clearly, my Prince Charming isn’t finding me here. Especially with my car continually breaking down and sending me to Hayes Madigan’s shop. The tatted mechanic acts like being a perpetual bachelor is the only point of life. He’s happy with his parade of one-night stands and regular hookups. But I want more.

Alice Collins liebt ihren Großvater aus tiefstem Herzen. Selbst jetzt, obwohl er mit einem Liegegips zu Hause im winterlich kalten Liverpool festsitzt und sie sich mit all den alleinstehenden Frauen herumschlagen muss. Die beliefern ihn mit Essen, guten Ratschlägen und verliebten Blicken. Neben ihrer Arbeit als Webdesignerin ist Alice’ einzige Ablenkung der Austausch mit Informatikern auf einer IT-Plattform. Vor allem mit einem, der ihr nicht mehr aus dem Kopf geht, seit sie einander nicht nur schreiben, sondern den Videochat nutzen.

The Squid Hunters is a marine science fiction adventure novella featuring a father and son united in the bond of their unique talent; hunting and killing deadly giant blue squids. Spanning the globe from Vancouver, Canada to the plains of south central Anatolia to the Weddell Sea near Antarctica, this fast-paced story never lets up. The theme was inspired by a painting by the author's son of a giant squid descending upon unsuspecting penguins from the sky.

'Haunting, heartbreaking, quietly terrifying. Unforgettable' CHRIS WHITAKER Three of them adrift on the narrowboat. Mother, son, and wickedness. Peggy Jenkins and her teenage son, Samson, live on a remote stretch of canal in the Midlands. She is a writer and he is a schoolboy. Together, they...

Billy and Sandra were childhood sweethearts. Writing their names on a lovelock. Fastening it to the end of Whitby pier. Throwing the key into the sea. A lifetime together. A happy retirement in a peaceful hamlet on the North Yorkshire Moors. Until the day they were brutally murdered.