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Since the collapse of the housing market in 2008, demand for housing has consistently outpaced supply in many US communities. The failure to construct sufficient housing—especially affordable housing—in desirable communities and neighborhoods comes with significant social, economic, and environmental costs. This book examines how local participatory land use institutions amplify the power of entrenched interests and privileged homeowners.

During a family vacation at a Tulum resort, middle school friends Managi and Pakal are swept into an unexpected adventure. What begins as innocent curiosity leads them into the heart of the ancient Mexica and Mayan civilizations—and their clash with Spanish Conquistadors. Stranded in the past, they must outwit enemies, survive deadly trials, and protect a priceless artifact.

In this new Jon Gordon fable The 7 Commitments of Great Teams, Tim is struggling to lead his team at work: projects are falling flat, morale is low, and his leadership ability is in question from higher-ups. In a moment of heartbreak, he talks to his old college coach, who is on his deathbed, and is reminded of a simple yet perspective-shifting adage from the past: "teammates are forever."

From Empire to Exile: A Brief Uyghur History takes listeners on a captivating journey through the story of the Uyghur people—a saga of resilience, survival, openness to trade and ideas, diversity, and an unyielding pursuit of freedom. From their origins in the sweeping steppes of Central Asia to the heights of powerful empires, the Uyghurs have left an indelible mark on history.

Gertie hasn't seen her siblings since she was a toddler. Now, she's back at the family home she barely remembers, summoned there to witness the reading of her father's will. Shockingly, Gertie stands to inherit a substantial portion of the family business and her father's prized Palm Springs home. And no one is more surprised—and angry—about Gertie's inclusion in the will than her sisters and brothers.

My wife Whitney is always incredibly busy, which kind of sucks. Between our three kids and her charity work, we hardly get a moment for ourselves. But she’s worth it—gorgeous, sexy, loves me like crazy. So I try to be supportive as best I can. But when she tells me what her friends are doing, I’ve got to make a decision. Is this what I really want?

Sage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf, moving between worlds, desperate to make sense of her life. And then her supernatural friend, Lucy, is found murdered in the human domain. Now, Sage is determined to join the investigation, led by handsome but arrogant warlock, Oren Rinallis. Sage may not be magical or immortal, but she knows right from wrong, and is sure that she can scent a killer like no other... unless she and Oren kill each other first.

The war on American democracy is at a fever pitch. Such a corrosive state of affairs did not arise spontaneously but instead was pushed, top-down, by six private sector special interest groups. In American Apocalypse Rena Steinzor argues that these groups are nothing more than well-financed armies fighting a battle of attrition against the national government. The book begins at the end of Lyndon Johnson's presidency, when the modern regulatory state was born.

Der letzte Auftrag eines Killers, der nichts mehr zu verlieren hat ... Emilie denkt sich nicht viel dabei, als sie in einem Café ein gelbes Notizbuch ...

Welcher Bruder wird dein Herz brechen? Ivy. Ich bin so schlecht im Flirten, dass meine Schwester mir ein Date organisiert. Natürlich schaffe ich es prompt, am falschen Tisch zu landen, und bin vor Scham bereit, von Dating-Apps auf Tiere-suchen-ein-Zuhause umzusteigen. Wärst da nicht du. Chester Huntington. Ich erfahre nicht viel über dich. Nur, dass du heißer bist, als alle Kerle zusammen, die meine Schwester in der Dating-App für mich ausgesucht hat, ein riesiges Unternehmen führst und ich dich unter Player einsortieren kann.

Anita's life was shattered when her adult son was killed in a fire two years earlier. Now her husband has disappeared after leading a protest by climate activists, and she learns she is also in danger. She cuts her electronic ties and begins a perilous search for her husband, despite their rocky marriage, unaware he has kept a crucial secret from her. Twists and turns, corruption, and betrayal abound in this fast-paced, conspiracy thriller. Anita must fight to stay alive while the stakes keep growing higher.

It should have been a routine mission: stop the sale of a bio-organic weapon, round up the bad guys, and fly home before breakfast. Harmony Black and Jessie Temple are field agents for Vigilant Lock, a covert agency that defends humanity against supernatural threats; espionage, monsters, and mayhem are all in a day’s work. What they find this time, though, is a puzzle demanding an answer.

Bear Olympus is a young man trapped in the monotony of his life, until a mysterious, ancient book—The Codex of Shadows—pulls him into a world of dark magic and dangerous secrets. As he deciphers cryptic symbols and unlocks the power of the Æther, Bear finds himself facing trials that push his mind, body, and soul to their limits.

Do you want to draw people? This book makes it easy and fun! It will help you get better at drawing, even if you've never drawn before. What makes this book special?

Logan will pay any cost to right the wrong his Remnant have inflicted on humanity, but first he must survive the coming war. Can he reach his son before humanity is wiped from the world forever? Does his artificial heart still have love for Logan, or is it dead and gone like so many others?

Prepare to be enthralled by Terror in the Shadows, a gripping paranormal mystery that delves into hidden secrets and uncertain destinies. Kelsey, a bold young reporter, disappears, mirroring her mother’s puzzling vanishing months earlier. Detective Silverton races against time to find her. Haunted by a mysterious photo of Kelsey, Lucy, a man with supernatural ties, feels compelled to join the search. His enigmatic powers unveil long-hidden truths as they delve into shadows where ancient powers stir.

Dispatched by M to investigate the mysterious disappearance of MI6’s Jamaica station chief, Bond was expecting a holiday in the sun. But when he discovers a deadly centipede placed in his hotel room, the vacation is over. On this island, all suspicious activity leads inexorably to Dr. Julius No, a reclusive megalomaniac with steel pincers for hands. To find out what the good doctor is hiding, 007 must enlist the aid of local fisherman Quarrel and alluring beachcomber Honeychile Rider.

Cyan of Blood ‘til Dawn never wanted a blood pet, a human to protect and care for in exchange for blood. But thanks to a centuries-old agreement between humans and vampires, he’s stuck with me. As long as my best friend is safe, I’ll accept the hand I’m dealt.

Die Warrior sind nicht länger allein. Die Huntress kommen! Als Senator Murano die Huntress als Geheimwaffe nach White City schickt, endet ihre Mission im Desaster: Gefängnis. Nur Rhona gelingt die Flucht. Der Warrior Steel, berüchtigt für seine Entschlossenheit, stellt ihr eine Falle und hält die widerspenstige Jägerin in der ehemaligen Vergnügungseinheit fest. Sein Auftrag: Informationen aus ihr herauszuholen – auf seine ganz eigene Weise. Doch Rhona ist nicht nur schlagfertig und stur, sie trägt auch ein Geheimnis in sich, das die Welt erschüttern könnte.

Things take a sudden turn when a best friend has to make a choice of killing his friend or letting him live. Things happen first, when you’re in the heat of the moment, but regret is only for when you didn’t mean for anything to happen.