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Come on, admit it, we all love a gripping tale of our fellow creatures gone bad. Think Jaws, The Rats, The Crabs, Pede, Them! – the list is practically endless (hell, they even made a movie about killer bunny rabbits! Night of the Lepus, 1972, anyone?). There’s just something so inherently terrifying about the animals we see every day and take for granted are going to stay in their dens, burrows, nests, swamps, and crevices going on a murderous rampage of mayhem and outright slaughter against us poor human beings.

Amid the storied halls of the Royal Cambridge Scholastic Institute, Professor Erasmus Cromwell-Smith—beloved pedagogue, poet, and relentless seeker of truth—finds himself on the brink of a new academic year. Surrounded by antiquarian volumes and the warm presence of Victoria Emerson-Lloyd, the love of his life, he prepares to illuminate the minds of his students with one of life’s most daunting themes: adversity. From the hush of a predawn study to the bustling energy of a packed university auditorium, Erasmus invites his class on a journey of discovery, introspection, and hope.

Amid the stately arches of a centuries-old New England campus, a quietly unassuming but brilliant poetry professor delivers the most important lecture of his life. Diagnosed with a terminal illness and determined to leave something lasting behind, he reveals long-guarded secrets gleaned from an extraordinary upbringing among rare books and eccentric mentors in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. From ancient manuscripts to hidden scribbles, his words come alive in stories of resilience and love, hope and loss, culminating in a simple yet profound “Happiness Formula.

Der Fünfte Reiter ist eine düster-komische Geschichte über zwei Mittdreißiger, die zwischen unserer Welt und dem Jenseits gefangen sind und ihre Rolle als Sensenmänner annehmen müssen, um die Apokalypse zu verhindern.

This book offers a unique interpretation of Revelation through the lens of The Ant and the Elephant by Vince Poscente. It’s not a traditional commentary but a gospel-centered message of encouragement and evangelism. Avoiding complex debates like millennial views and symbolic interpretations, it focuses on the heart-changing message of Revelation. Written in a listenable style with minimal theological jargon, it highlights the hope and excitement often missed in scholarly arguments.

Against the background of broad brush strokes of Nepal’s history and geography, David Hawker tells a dramatic story. After 20 years working in Nepal, Nurse Ellen Findlay saw an opportunity to go and attempt to meet the desperate needs of people living in the remote and inaccessible mountains of Nepal. With vision, determination and bravery, she and surgeon Mike Smith pioneered outreach into some of Nepal’s most isolated and poverty-stricken communities.

Coming home is bittersweet for Adam Campbell. His mother has cancer, but for some reason doesn’t want him there. One of his brothers welcomes him home with open arms, another treats him like dirt. Then there’s Lily—the girl who left Adam at the altar twelve years ago. The girl who broke his heart. Adam left and didn’t look back after that happened, but being home stirs up all those old feelings. Secrets will be revealed, including the horrifying truth about why Lily stood him up, and that she didn’t abandon Adam. Adam abandoned her.

Volume Six is a tight thriller, with our young Christian hero fighting sinister underworld sports betting mob guys. Can he expose the rigging of a varsity championship basketball game without getting himself killed?

Rachel French never thought of herself as famous—until her best-selling book became a hit TV show. Now, troubling letters from an anonymous admirer have sent her seeking refuge in a remote Highland cottage. To keep her safe, her father hires Max Bernstein, a stoic ex-detective with his own demons. At first, Max keeps his distance, focused solely on his job. But as Rachel explores the breathtaking Highlands, her warmth begins to melt Max’s icy exterior. Even Max’s loyal dog, Brandi, can’t resist Rachel’s charm.

Your four-year-old just looked you straight in the eye while you said "don't touch that." Then touched it. While. Still. Looking. At. You. Sound familiar? Here's what's actually happening: They're not defying you. They literally cannot hear the "don't" part yet. Their brain processes "TOUCH THAT" before the negation even registers. This isn't defiance. It isn't bad parenting. It's neuroscience nobody ever told you about.

My Mountains is a tender, soul-searching memoir about grief, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep climbing. Set in the rugged beauty of the Rockies, it tells the story of a mother who endures devastating loss and finds, not answers, but presence– in the trees, the trails, and the God who meets us in our pain. This audiobook is for anyone who has stood at the edge of heartbreak and wondered if joy could still be real. Through lyrical storytelling and honest reflection, My Mountains offers hope without platitudes and peace without pretending.

There is something quite special about this fine collection of tales of terror from the Sceptered Isle, each and every one crafted in the dead of the night by twisted, fevered minds, who have brought crawling and slithering to life the darkest denizens of the blackest shadows to terrify those brave souls amongst you who are brave enough to listen...

After the crash when ambition, obligation, and relentless hustle finally shut you down—there is only silence. In The Quiet Art of Rebuilding, Nikara Smith offers no quick fixes, no productivity hacks, and no demand to “get your old life back.” Instead, she walks with you through the tender, often painful process of becoming someone new. This is not an audiobook about bouncing back. It’s about bouncing forward into a smaller, slower, sturdier life that finally feels like home.

Raised on the road by Mama Tess, Ari learns the quiet arts that keep people human: water first, count by threes, no walls made of people. When the caravan turns toward Lost Angles, her lessons are tested by heat, hunger, and raiders who mistake mercy for weakness. Tess teaches Ari to make rooms behave—write the rules where hands will touch them—and to believe that witnesses and receipts can hold a shaken world together.

Sala edits attention, not reality. She keeps her band dark, nudges lenses off faces, and returns borrowed peace a little cleaner than she found it. When a young runner must cross the line with a message, Sala refuses to step inside—but she won’t stand aside. With a dented lamp, a cracked disc, and a tightbeam handshake between rooftops, she tries to carry one word across a hostile sky without letting the city sell anyone’s face to the highest bidder.

In the Steel City of Titan, survival is just another strategy. Saladin Colles thought fighting in an underground arena would keep the past at bay. Zethian’s trying to outrun his face—quite literally, since it’s now on wanted posters. Teylek, once a devout warforged cleric, is caught between gods who have stopped answering and secrets that won’t stay buried. And Theodore... well, Theodore has a talking gun, a cursed past, and a dangerous new patron whispering promises in the dark.

Frankie Greco has always heard a voice in her head that detects lies. She buries herself in running her L.A. nightclub, keeping her secret close and avoiding lasting relationships. Then she meets Julian — the one person she can't read. Their instant, primal attraction pulls her in, but letting him close awakens pieces of her past she thought were buried. For a girl who can spot any lie, Frankie discovers she can still be blindsided by the truth.

For anyone skeptical about descending from apes or originating from single-celled organisms, "DUDE, YOU’RE NUDE!" offers a thought-provoking and entertaining journey. Using "The Emperor's New Clothes" as a playful backdrop, this book dives into the heart of Darwinian debates with humor and incisive critique. Authored by a former aspiring marine biologist turned courtroom advocate, this narrative peels back the layers of scientific consensus to expose the unanswered questions beneath.

Six Degrees of Corruption - The Fleecing of a City is a whistleblower true crime investigation that exposes how a forged police certification in Methuen, Massachusetts, spiraled into one of the most disturbing municipal scandals in recent American history. The book peels back the layers of deception, failed oversight, and political protectionism that allowed corruption to flourish unchecked.

Cada lunes después del colegio, además de a mi hija, Coralie, cuido a otros cuatro niños de su clase. Estoy aterrada, llevo años ocultando mi secreto más oscuro, y no puede salir a la luz. Pero no soy la única de nuestro grupo que guarda secretos. ¿Revelar mi secreto servirá para proteger a mi hija, o nos pondrá en un peligro aún mayor?