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The Emerald City of Oz is the sixth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series. Originally published on July 20, 1910, it is the story of Dorothy Gale and her Uncle Henry and Aunt Em coming to live in Oz permanently. While they are toured through the Quadling Country, the Nome King is assembling allies for an invasion of Oz. This is the first time in the Oz series that Baum made use of double plots for one of the books.

Lorsqu'Etna croise le regard incandescent de Dante, elle ignore qu'elle vient d'attirer l'attention du roi de la mafia new-yorkaise. Captive de ce seigneur de l'ombre, elle est plongée dans un monde impitoyable où règnent la loi du silence et la violence. Pour s'échapper de ses griffes, Etna doit s'immerger dans les codes du crime et déjouer les pièges de son geôlier.

50 Years of Hammer Horror by John L. Flynn, Ph.D. is the follow-up book to his popular 75 Years of Universal Monsters. Hammer Film Productions was the most successful independent film company in the world. Between 1935 and 1983, the company produced more than 250 motion pictures and television shows, and their signature productions headlined theater marquees all around the globe. Those productions included thrillers, comedies, historical dramas, and science fiction. The company was best known for its series of gothic horror films.

In a world on the brink, one choice can change everything. The world is unraveling. The lines between order and chaos blur as revolution brews in the shadows. Some believe that true freedom can only be found in destruction, tearing down the foundations of control. Others cling to structure, convinced that without it, humanity will fall into ruin. Caught in the middle is a man burdened by the weight of his past and the uncertainty of his future. As secrets unfold and forces collide, he must navigate a world where no choice is simple, and every decision comes with a cost.

When eight-year-old Roxy and her dog Muffin are snatched from Earth during Halloween night, they're thrown into the PRIX GAMES—a deadly intergalactic Game where survival is optional and Entertainment is mandatory. Armed with nothing but a chainsaw named Baby, Muffin, a newly sentient canine companion, and an attitude that refuses to quit, Roxy must navigate the first of six increasingly lethal Game levels filled with murderous aliens, opportunistic bounty hunters, and products so dangerous they come with their own death waivers.

Rachel Marless is given months to live. After accepting the news, she makes a decision: She will spend her final days imparting wisdom, advice, and confessing a long list of misdeeds to her only niece, Linnea. Linnea is a freshman in college and can’t believe she’s losing her favorite aunt before they’ve had time to travel the world together. From the moment she receives the news of her aunt’s diagnosis, Linnea vows to spend each Tuesday afternoon with Rachel. Every week, she listens to her aunt’s stories and learns devastating secrets about the woman she thought she knew better than anyone.

Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time.

We’ve all told small lies to protect someone’s feelings or avoid an awkward situation. But how often do we stop to consider why we’re bending the truth—and the impact it has on our relationships, our self-esteem, and our view of reality? In Lies Between the Lines: Unmasking Everyday Deceptions and Knowing When to Speak (or Withhold) the Truth, Kevin peels back the layers of our most common fibs, omissions, and polite fictions.

The secrets of the abundant life are being revealed in our time. The great masters of wisdom are teaching the science and art of a new alchemy, a new way of living. As we know from the mystical truths of the world’s religions, we are emanations of the Divine Source—who is infinite power, wisdom, and love. We are souls created to transcend our current life and discover our true innate potential. We are born to the abundant life. This collection of ascended master teachings is a treasure chest guiding you to a deeper connection to the universal Source. The door to abundance opens before you.

Discover how to unlock financial freedom through network marketing, even if you've failed before! Do you dream of achieving financial independence and escaping the confines of traditional work models? Are you eager to expand your entrepreneurial skills but feel daunted by the complexities of network marketing? Perhaps you're searching for practical solutions to common industry challenges. You’re not alone. Many ambitious professionals just like you like crave autonomy, yet often feel overwhelmed by rejection, inconsistent income, and the struggles of building an effective personal brand.

In a world shattered by war, the future rests in the hands of the unlikely and the young. Aquino, a battle-scarred Terrapian warrior, finds himself on Earth, struggling with injuries and the haunting memories of his past. When he is rescued by a group of resourceful children, led by the spirited Hope, Aquino discovers that survival means more than just staying alive—it means forging new bonds and finding new reasons to fight. Hope and her companions have created a makeshift family amidst the ruins, but their fragile existence is threatened by the relentless Terrapian forces.

My innocence was ripped from me one fateful night under the starless sky. Resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. My father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons. Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns.

For almost seventy years, Hollywood has had a love affair with marauding aliens from beyond space bent on world domination and generally making our lives miserable. In 1951, the first real alien menace was thawed out at a remote arctic outpost, and reflected our Cold War fears as that thing from another world. The call to keep watching the skies was a prophetic warning that other alien terrors would soon be coming our way. Come, they did!

Sixties folk singer Dane Donovan vanished from a desolate highway rest area in 1979. Forty years later, he’s found hitchhiking in the California desert on a cold winter’s night. He hasn’t aged a day, but the roadmap of scars he wears tells a chilling tale. Veteran detective Walter Muse took over Dane’s missing persons case twenty years ago, but his haunting connection to Dane Donovan goes back to a peculiar run-in as a child with The Troubadour and his Talking Board at a traveling carnival.

"Things Smart People Do Differently" isn’t about IQ scores or showing off. It’s about making simple, repeatable choices that set you apart — in how you think, work, and live. Most people coast through life on autopilot. Smart people play a different game. They see patterns others miss. They ask better questions. They use mental models to make decisions faster, avoid costly mistakes, and quietly win in ways that last. This book distills proven strategies from psychology, business, and life experience into clear, practical actions you can use immediately — without gimmicks or hype.

Mention The Phantom of the Opera at a dinner party, and each guest will have his or her own vivid, almost visceral, recollection of the tale of a disfigured musical genius and his unrequited love for a beautiful, young singer. Someone will undoubtedly pantomime the famous scene from the silent era film in which Mary Philbin (as Christine Daae) sneaks up behind the Phantom, while he is playing the organ in his subterranean lair, and unmasks the great Lon Chaney, revealing his horribly disfigured face to the audience and her.

To the west of Sapphire City is Ruby Point, a charming suburb that feels like a small town. This wealthy area is home to people who see themselves as above the average resident. Mayor Pearson, one of Ruby Point's wealthiest citizens, leads the town. He succeeded his father and plans for his eldest son to follow in his footsteps. The large mill on the outskirts, where the suburb gives way to wide-open farmland, produces flour, the area's primary product.

Create habits that last without relying on willpower or motivation. Struggling to stay consistent? You’re not alone. This practical guide gives you the tools to build good habits, break bad ones, and finally follow through, on your terms.

Cameron is broke and drowning in addiction. What began as a search for an occasional high has spiraled into a life of lies, theft, and self-destruction. His father and sister have tried to help him — time and again — but each act of kindness is met with another betrayal. When Cameron loses his job and his last place to stay, desperation takes hold and life goes wrong. Terribly wrong. Now, with blood on his hands and no more bridges left to burn, Cameron must face the truth: was it an accident… or something far darker lurking within?

Misty: He killed my brother. I wanted revenge. I’ve hunted him for years, but never expected to fall for my prey. Luca: She started a game of cat and mouse. Little did she realize, I’m the big bad wolf. Die With Me is the fourth book in the Angels of Désirer series. It should be read after Play With Me. This book deals with heavy themes and possibly triggering content. Please check the warnings.