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This anthology brings together a selection of thrilling and thought-provoking short stories by Richard Connell, renowned for his mastery in suspense and adventure. Highlighted by The Most Dangerous Game, a gripping tale of a man hunted for sport, the collection also features lesser-known but equally powerful works such as The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon, The Cage Man, Terrible Epps, and The $25,000 Jaw. Each story showcases Connell's unique ability to explore human nature under extreme conditions, blending action with psychological depth.

The Most Dangerous Game, a short story written by Richard Edward Connell in 1924, is a thrilling tale that explores themes of survival, morality, and the nature of human cruelty. Set against the backdrop of a remote island, the story combines suspense, adventure, and a touch of philosophical inquiry, making it one of the most widely anthologized short stories in American literature.

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who’s in trouble, kidnap and death are hot on their heels once more. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code, and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into action once more, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

7 1/2 Decades & 75 Reasons to Trust JESUS combines narratives of each decade of Richard Coe's life with reasons to trust JESUS. It is more than a glimpse into the deeper aspects of Richard Coe's life. The book depicts an inspiring journey. It is not only a story of stages in Richard's life. It depicts Christ at work. Richard wanted to know Christ better and Christ revealed more of Himself.

All houses have their secrets...but few more so than Whispers Estate, a mysterious house in Indiana in which a local doctor once plied his trade. Legends and rumors swirl around Whispers like mist. Was a critically burned child really murdered upstairs by her own father? Who -- or what -- is the enormous shadow figure that has been encountered by visitors, which goes by the nickname of "Big Black?"

Our existence is increasingly lived at a distance. As we move from flesh to image, we are in danger of losing touch with each other and ourselves. How can we combine the physical with the virtual, our embodied experience with our global connectivity? How can we come back to our senses? Richard Kearney offers a timely call for the cultivation of the basic human need to touch and be touched. He argues that touch is our most primordial sense, foundational to our individual and common selves. Kearney explores the role of touch, from ancient wisdom traditions to modern therapies.

In order to transform our world, we must unite behind a new kind of civility. In a world that is more divided than ever, it will take a radical act to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world. International civility consultant and keynote speaker Shola Richards believes that unifying our world around the power of civility is that radical act, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Do we want a safer world to live in? Do we want less toxicity in our politics? Do we want a world free of hate and discrimination? Do we want to work in organizations that allow us to do our best work?

I hate mornings, but my daily jog takes an unexpected turn when I stumble upon a passionate couple. Caught watching by my best friend's father, I'm overwhelmed by new feelings. Soon I find myself swept up in a whirlwind moment with the older, experienced man for my first time. He introduces me to thrills I never imagined, pushing my boundaries in exciting ways.

Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a globally celebrated elixir, this book is a tribute to the distillers, dreamers, and dram lovers who have all played their part in shaping whiskey's legacy.

As a scientist, Sherlock Holmes would have certainly been familiar with the famous dictum attributed to Aristotle: Nature abhors a vacuum. In that same vein, fans of the Great Detective must look at 1885 and 1886 and see a somewhat similar void.

Are you ready to become an AmeriCAN of this generation? From the very first minute of this book, you will be inspired by the AmeriCAN-do spirit of the people who forged our great country! You will see how their life examples can help you have a positive impact on yourself, your community, and your country. The heroes profiled within are everyday AmeriCANs who came from all walks of life and have positively benefited both present and future Americans with their actions.

75 Reasons to Trust Jesus can be a springboard into a life of more love, more faith, and more hope. Life is largely about relationships. You have potential for better relationships with God, with yourself, and with others. Think about life with the assurance that you are totally accepted by God and that your sins are forgiven – past, present, and future. As you will discover while listening to 75 Reasons to Trust Jesus, you can have more peace, more joy and more clarity in purpose. You can know why you are here and start to experience a more abundant life.

In the shadows of global politics, a hidden war is being waged. From disinformation campaigns to economic coercion, subversive tactics are reshaping our world. 'Subversion: The Hidden War - Defending Democracy in the Age of Information Warfare' reveals global powers' covert strategies to destabilize nations and influence public opinion. With insightful analysis and real-world case studies, this book not only exposes the threats but also offers a roadmap for building resilience and protecting the future of democracy—a must-listen for anyone concerned about the integrity of our world order.

With the war behind them, Germans struggle to rebuild both the structures demolished in the war, and their society decimated by the Nazis. While Willi works to rebuild the civilian police a serial killer targets young women in both the Western and Eastern zones. At the same time, Major Ross, now fully engaged in US intelligence, is ensnared in the growing conflict between the Russians and their Western allies. Entangled with a female Russian defector, she demands Ross provide both security and, in her words, comfort during this trying moment in her life.

Blurb - Straight out of prison and into the president's chair of the Mad Dogs' MC! VD's set for taking the reins but he's not ready for the impact one curvy little brunette has on his libido the second they lock eyes. It's instant, it’s hot and it’s consuming! It's the forever-after kind of shit he's not looking for, especially when the trouble heading the club's way threatens to rip them apart.

When my brother's best friend arrives at our family's beach house, I never expected my long-held crush to ignite into something more. Brent tries to fight the attraction, but being around him makes me eager to explore the limits of our connection. The chemistry between us becomes impossible to ignore, and I want him to be my first.

Discover the heartwarming and inspiring tale of friendship in "The Adventures of Pete the Squirrel—In The House". Join Pete, a curious walnut-loving squirrel, on his 1st hilarious adventure. When Pete sneaks into Andy's house in search of walnuts and can’t find his way out again… hilarity ensues and an unlikely friendship begins.

From seances to shiny graveyards, take a ghostly journey across the United States. Visit the highways and byways of the supernatural across the country and in each state in the union. American Ghost Stories: True Tales from All 50 States tours possessed houses, unearthly burial sites, forbidding farms, sinister forests, school bathrooms, and all manner of places haunted by spectral visitors. More than merely a collection of fifty true ghost stories, American Ghost Stories puts you in the middle of the eerie action with captivating stories that would be at home at any midnight campfire.

After attempting to sever all ties to her life as a hired assassin, a woman struggles to understand who she has become. She knows she doesn't want to kill again—but it proves to be a difficult habit to break, particularly in a world where people are after her and those she loves most.

At long last, the Earth had had enough. Enough pollution. Enough mistreatment and draining of her resources. Finally, the Earth mother rebelled with devastation, disease, fire, earthquakes, and other natural disasters that brought the civilized world to its knees. For untold generations the native people of the continent called North America told stories of the broken circle of the natural world. They warned of the consequences of trespass, misuse, and mistreatment of the mother of us all. They also told stories of the healing of this world.