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Real Estate Funds Made Simple demystifies the structures, strategies, and advantages of collective investing in the real estate market. From equity-based funds to debt funds, you’ll learn how pooling resources can enhance your returns and reduce risks.

In the twilight of the Roman Empire, treachery lurks as close as the city’s marble halls, and danger waits at the gates. A disillusioned centurion clings to his sense of duty, a resourceful noblewoman risks everything to protect her family’s legacy, and a fierce gladiator fights for freedom in the blood-soaked arena. Their fates collide when whispers of an ancient relic—rumored to hold the key to Rome’s salvation—ignite a desperate race against time.

Brad finally gets what he wants. He's back in his world, where he's top dog and the only alpha males around are the frat bros who worship him as a legendary party animal. So why is getting back to Raul and the rest of the characters in the cheesy romance novel he was so eager to escape all he can think about? Brad has no choice but to set out on a quest with his twin brother, Devon, to find Luna Daycrest, the author of The Wolf's Mate—and the one person who might be able to help him get back to the man he loves.

In the dark days after Pearl Harbor, a small, untested arm of the United States Navy was all that stood between the shattered American fleet and the ascendent Japanese Empire. Far off in Western Australia, US submarine officer Benjamin Holt finds himself on the frontlines of World War II with nothing but a decades-old sub and a rusty crew. The green 25-year-old is ordered to stop Imperial Japan’s bloody expansion across the Pacific any way he can.

Sixteen-year-old Max, the son of a blacksmith, has always dreamed of heroism. Armed with little more than determination, he descends into a procedurally-generated dungeon of traps, monsters, and ancient magic. Along the way, he discovers two relics of immense power: a medallion tied to the Keepers who sealed the dungeon’s darkest secrets, and Whisperfang, a cursed dagger with a mind of its own. As Max ventures deeper, the dungeon’s secrets begin to unravel. A fractured Nexus Orb guards the path to a long-forgotten gate, said to imprison a power capable of reshaping the world.

Embracing ESG—environmental, social, and governance goals—isn't just the right thing to do. It's good business. Companies that don't address their material long-term risks may save a few dollars today, but they're putting themselves, their stakeholders, and their investors in jeopardy. ESG: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you move past the noise and political debates to execute an ESG strategy that best fits your business.

I've lived a very quiet life, keeping my deepest secrets close to my chest. I let no one in, not even my closest friends. When I'm invited to participate in the All-Star Games, I'm suddenly forced to share a hotel room—and a single bed—with a stranger. My carefully guarded world starts to come undone when he kisses me, and I can't get enough.

Are you ready to push your prepping skills to the next level? Advanced Preparedness delivers a series of hands-on challenges designed to test even the most seasoned preppers. This book isn’t just about maintaining readiness—it’s about uncovering weaknesses in your plans, honing advanced survival techniques, and preparing for the unforeseen. This comprehensive resource blends actionable challenges with expert level preparedness strategies to grow your survival skillset and identify vulnerabilities in your preps.

The Quality Circle is a never-ending journey for an organization to improve the goods and services provided to customers. This mini book should be listened to by all managers and revisited every few months to keep the importance of continuous improvement top of mind. In today's highly competitive global market, continuously improving the goods and services provided to customers is not optional; it is essential. Lead your organization on its journey to continuous improvement. You can make it happen.

While numerous books address Israel-Palestine conflict, Gaza in Crisis brings together two renowned thinkers—American activist Noam Chomsky and Israeli historian Ilan Pappé—to examine why this conflict has lasted so long, who can stop it, and how. Israel's Operation Cast Lead, a 2008 military assault on the Gaza Strip, thrust the region to the center of the discussion. With expert knowledge and deep insight, Chomsky and Pappé survey the fallout from Israel's conduct in Gaza and place it in historical context.

Captain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious "pirate" outlaws ever, but his legend is tainted by a bed of lies. Having captivated imaginations for more than three hundred years and inspired many stories about pirates, troubling questions remain. Was he really a criminal or is the truth more inconvenient: that he was a buccaneer's worst nightmare, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians?

Wife and mother of two will find herself in a battle zone while her husband is deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. While she is desperately looking for answers and is unaware she is being watched, it will be revealed her journey is being led to the refuge of his shadow. Remembering his words: Be strong and courageous. (Joshua 1: 9)

North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the urban-rural divide—these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. For that reason, North Carolina politics and government are increasingly of interest not just to North Carolina citizens but to journalists, political observers, and people across the country.

Annika's tranquil Scottish vacation takes a cataclysmic turn when a mysterious book transports her to the realm of Tir Siroghlas. Stranded in this unfamiliar world, she awakens to a shocking truth: she's not who she thought she was. A handsome stranger, Damien, the gruff yet devastatingly handsome king of clan Tempestus, reveals that they share a deep, ancient bond and have known each other since birth. Their connection is undeniable, a spark that ignites with a simple touch, leaving them both yearning for more.

In the newly revised second edition of Hostage at the Table: How Leaders Can Overcome Conflict, Influence Others and Raise Performance, clinical psychologist, distinguished leadership professor, and veteran hostage negotiator George Kohlrieser comes together with his son Andrew Kohlrieser, an experienced leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution consultant, to deliver another incisive and practical discussion of how to use the proven psychological techniques used in hostage negotiations to enhance your leadership skills both professionally and personally.

When Felix Harrowgate and Mildmay Foxe are charged with heresy and exiled from Mélusine, it feels like the end of the road. But upon entering the country of Corambis to face judgment for their crimes, the brothers find an insurrection underway to restore the monarchy. In a last ditch attempt to turn the tide, the losing rebels have set an ancient machine in motion on a course of destruction. Only a powerful wizard can put a halt to the engine's mysterious and terrifying force. Felix and Mildmay stand ready to take on the challenge—and meet their new destiny.

This book is the story of a passion that turned into a blessing of opportunities beyond my wildest imagination. You’ll learn about how “faith, family, fitness, and finance” is the “why, what, and the how” behind everything I do in this life. You’ll learn about how there are no accidents in life, even when you think you may have just stumbled upon something. You’ll learn about how I came to the reality that maybe I was already doing what I was created to do, but I just didn’t have the right perspective.

Meet Remi, a lovable and scruffy pup with a heart full of adventure and a mission to remind us all to enjoy life one paw at a time. "Remi’s Journey" is an inspiring story told through the eyes of Remi, a support dog who brings love, joy, and comfort to his human family. From his early days in a foster home, uncertain of what the future holds, to finding his forever home and purpose as a support dog, Remi takes readers on an unforgettable journey.

A Man Called Stan is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves deep into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the search for identity. The story revolves around the titular character, Stan, a seemingly ordinary man whose life takes a series of unexpected turns, forcing him to confront his past, his choices, and the person he has become.

Sometimes, all it takes is a single moment to realize you're needed somewhere, and in that moment, your entire life changes. Felton has so many broken pieces that he can barely breathe. But that's okay. I'm going to show this man what love is. If he doesn't have the capacity to protect himself, I'll do it for him. The abuse ends now.