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Pendergast parviendra-t-il à regagner indemne le XXIe siècle ? Dans le New York des années 1880, Constance Greene n'a pu déjouer les plans du Dr Leng, le premier serial killer de l'histoire de Manhattan. Pas plus que l'inspecteur Aloysius Pendergast n'a su empêcher le savant diabolique de commettre un nouveau forfait. Leng croit avoir gagné la partie, mais il ignore que Diogène, le frère psychopathe de l'inspecteur, a suivi son aîné et qu'il rôde désormais dans les rues du quartier de Five Points.

Italia, 1819. Sofia Arisi, figlia di mercanti italiani della borghesia milanese e promettente pittrice, a causa delle sue idee politiche è costretta insieme alla madre Maddalena a lasciare l’Italia e l’uomo che ama, di cui non riesce a ottenere notizie da molto tempo. Considerata una sovversiva, accusata di partecipare ai moti rivoluzionari e braccata dalla Polizia Austriaca, fugge in Inghilterra con sua madre sotto falsa identità.

The Hopi share tales of a devastating global flood like those found in cultures across the world. But some also speak of beings from the stars, massive flying objects, and a cataclysmic war between two hyper-advanced civilizations—Atlantis and Lemuria—that triggered this flood. But what if these stories aren't just mythology? What if they're real?

Rodhry Dunford, figlio del Barone Brecon, è un giovane avvocato che il Reggente ha assunto tra i suoi agenti governativi e insieme al suo migliore amico, il Conte Damian Mersey viene inviato in Austria per infiltrarsi tra la nobiltà delle ambasciate europee per scovare alcuni ricercati dalla Corona Britannica, spie e assassini. Mersey, osservatore per conto del Reggente, dovrà occuparsi degli intrighi politici che rallentano le operazioni del Congresso di Vienna.

Crime writer Gregg Dryer returns to his Pennsylvania campus for Homecoming weekend to revisit the death of his girlfriend Jess. During their freshman year, everyone assumed she took her own life when she fell from the roof of D’Amelio Hall—everyone except Gregg. After thirty years of struggling with grief, guilt, and personal demons, Gregg still has his doubts about how and why Jess really died that night.

Do you ever wish you could be the person everyone listens to? You’ve met them before—the ones who speak with such clarity and presence that people lean in when they talk. They aren’t fumbling for words. They aren’t cluttering sentences with “um” and “like.” They communicate smoothly, confidently, and memorably. And when they leave the room, others describe them as that well-spoken person. Here’s the secret: they weren’t born that way. And neither were you. But you can become that person.

Jesus is such an influential figure that even today groups fight over whether Jesus is on their side. An excellent apologetics resource or book for anyone curious about Christianity, What If Jesus Is Right? explores the claims people make about Jesus and compares those ideas to what Jesus actually said about himself. The book presents four of the most popular false claims about Jesus and what the Bible says about him.

In New Mexikos Badlands, einer bizarr geformten Wüstenregion, wird das Skelett einer Frau gefunden. Offenbar ist sie nackt in die Wüste gelaufen und qualvoll verdurstet. Ihre Hände halten noch immer zwei seltene Artefakte fest: blitzende Steine, die von den alten Chaco-Völkern zur Götterbeschwörung verwendet wurden. Hat die Frau Selbstmord begangen – oder war sie eine Opfergabe? FBI-Agentin Corrie Swanson bittet die Archäologin Nora Kelly um Unterstützung bei dem Fall. Als eine weitere gemarterte Leiche entdeckt wird, deutet alles auf den Beginn einer makabren Serie hin.

Inghilterra, 1827. Dopo aver sconfitto i Turchi con la flotta britannica, il tenente Wright ritorna a Londra portando con sé una lettera per Miss Vianna Murray. Vianna, orfana e affidata alle cure di una zia nubile, di tutto si aspetta tranne che una visita a mezzanotte con le peggiori notizie che si potrebbero ricevere la notte di Natale. Suo fratello è gravemente ammalato, e Wright riesce a ottenere per lei un imbarco sulla Confidence, la nave da guerra inglese comandata dal Capitano Anderson.

Abbandonata dal fidanzato Jack Anderson a pochi mesi dal matrimonio, Diana Archer si trova nella situazione di prendersi carico della sorella del Capitano, dopo che il padre è stato trovato morto. Jack ha i suoi buoni motivi per aver deciso di allontanare Diana, uno fra tutti scoprire chi ha indotto suo padre a suicidarsi.

Deborah is a powerful exploration of one of the Bible’s most extraordinary leaders. Drawn from Judges chapters 4 and 5, this book uncovers the rich, multilayered story of Deborah, a woman who led Israel with wisdom, courage, and unwavering faith in a time of national crisis. As both a prophetess and judge, Deborah offered spiritual guidance and civil leadership to a struggling nation. She fearlessly called a reluctant general to battle, stood on the front lines of conflict, and inspired victory against overwhelming odds.

A road-trip takes a dark detour when Steve and Nancy decide to visit distant family, unwittingly opening a trove of family secrets that threaten to change everything they know about themselves and each other. From the author of The Trick and The Infection Party comes a neo-Southern Gothic tale that follows a surreal path to sinister museums in thrift stores, an ex-wrestler with an unspeakable appetite, time-bending government experiments, and finally a revelation about what’s hidden upstairs. Keep the location services turned on so you’re not the one who dies first.

In an era of rapid technological disruption, The AI Leverage is a transformative guide for navigating change with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Blending personal storytelling with practical strategies like the revolutionary 360 Character Rule, this book empowers listeners to uncover their purpose, build lasting resilience, and pursue meaningful success. Whether you're a leader, creative, entrepreneur, or professional in transition, this book provides the tools to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Don’t just survive the future, leverage it. Your transformation starts here.

HellBound Books pays loving homage to the spine-tingling 70’s kids’ anthology Monsters, Monsters, Monsters, without which they would not be around today to delight horror fans with these 17 deliciously gruesome tales. Dig into this slew of unique, terrifying monsters—each one hand-picked for your deplorably horrific delight.

How to Measure Anything in Project Management explains why popular methods for measurement in project management are flawed and describes how to conduct measurements that better inform decisions, reduce project risks, and improve the chance of project success.

Many people are interested in mindfulness as a support for happiness, but this usually focuses on sitting meditation. You can’t always drop to the ground and sit, especially when things get difficult. There are other techniques you can easily use in the middle of the messy times. This book describes the hwadu critical phrase technique, providing nine useful hwadu slogans. These powerful techniques can be used by anyone, whether they know anything about Buddhism or not.

Cutie is a heartfelt memoir that captures the vibrant stories of growing up in Bristol. The child of Jamaican parents who were part of the Windrush generation, Beverley Douglas was inspired by a deep desire to document the lives of her parents and the adventures of her own childhood.

Spirited, willful, and exceptionally charming, Rebecca Randall is sent by her struggling mother to live with her two aunts—who had expected Rebecca’s quieter and more dutiful older sister. Little Rebecca clashes right away with dour Aunt Miranda and slightly overwhelms kind and reserved Aunt Jane. Throughout each unexpected challenge, new friendship, hard lesson, and sweet encounter, Rebecca’s persistent optimism and innocent love slowly influences the entire town for the better. Learning when to adapt and grow and when to stand strong, Rebecca finds an irreplaceable home in Riverboro.

A Sapphic Small-Town Romance with Cozy Farm Charm, a One-Night-Stand Reunion, Second Chances, and the Recipe to Love Rosie Franklin-Smith, junior editor at Savorist Magazine, dreams of writing award-winning features—but right now, she’s stuck chasing stories like how to make a great soup...

Kai is convinced that Daddy's fantastical stories of New Orleans, filled with parades, snowballs, and gators CANNOT be true. Join Kai on her very first family trip to the Big Easy where she learns that things aren't always what they seem. A fun story for families interested in travel, new cultures and stories featuring diverse characters.