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Discover the high-stakes world of fine dining in "$1,000 A Plate" by Jack McKenty—a gripping short story where luxury, ambition, and deception collide. When an elite supper club charges four figures for a single meal, every bite comes with a secret—and not everyone makes it to dessert. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, dark satire, and culinary intrigue. Read now and find out what’s really on the menu.

When five friends embark on a hiking holiday across the Lincolnshire Wolds, little did they know that one of them wouldn’t return. The fog is thick, the morning air is frigid, and when the clouds finally lift, Lily Hughes’s body is discovered at the bottom of a steep slope.

Kuno, a former soldier, is searching for fortune. But not just as any ordinary adventurer. True power comes from making alliances with the alluring dungeon goddesses. Armed with a mysterious journal, his trusty axes, and no small amount of courage, he must navigate treacherous dungeons and prove his worth. The prize? Exclusive access to the goddesses' domains.

Mit seinem magischen Erbe kommt leider auch eine verdammt snobistische Familie – der zweite Haus-Ashford-Roman von Bestsellerautor Benedict Jacka. Stephen Oakwood will weiter in die Geheimnisse der Magie eindringen. Doch dafür benötigt er Geld. Ausgerechnet Calhoun, der Erbe von Haus Ashford, bietet ihm einen lukrativen Job als Leibwächter. Eigentlich will Stephen nichts mehr mit seiner hochmütigen und intriganten Familie zu tun haben, doch ihm bleibt kaum eine andere Wahl. Bis der geheimnisvolle Byron aus dem Schatten tritt und vorgibt, Stephen unterstützen zu wollen.

For years, they came in on weekends to plan and practice—nearly sixty surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists, preparing to harmonize in a vast medical symphony. For the team at Mayo Clinic, it was their most complex surgery to date: a face transplant. At the heart of this event was Andy Sandness. He grappled with feelings of isolation and shame after a disfiguring suicide attempt but was determined to reclaim his future, to be seen as ordinary, and to belong again.

Ex-MI5 agent Tom Marlowe thought he had finally left the dangerous world of covert operations behind, but his past refuses to stay buried. His old nemesis, St John Steele, former Orchid operative turned ruthless mercenary, has placed a kill order on Marlowe’s head--and now, assassins from every corner of the globe are closing in, determined to collect on Steele’s personal vendetta.

In Broken Chapters, each chapter's author writes about the way they each personally experienced difficult situations and how they saw God show up in the midst of their pain. God is still in the business of restoring joy, restoring fortunes, restoring identity, and healing broken places today.

This easy-to-follow guide will help you rewire your brain to break free from alcohol, making sobriety feel natural—without the struggle.

VEM FAN ÄR DU? skildrar Peter Althins resa från uppväxten och ungdomsåren i Lund till livet som en av Sveriges mest omskrivna och anlitade brottmålsadvokater. Vi får följa några av vår tids mest uppmärksammade rättegångar och ta del av kampen för rättvisa i såväl domstolar som i den kriminalpolitiska debatten. Men här finns också en annan och hittills okänd kamp. I boken berättas hur den framgångsrika advokatens rädsla för att misslyckas blev så stark att den fick honom att avsluta sin karriär.

My life was perfectly fine. I had my own business, friends, and even a fiancé. Everything was going just fine. Until he showed up again—Gavin, also known as the god of lust, Eros. He was thrown back into my life when his company, Cupid's Arrow, hired mine for their tenth-anniversary marketing plan. It's been five years since we last saw each other, but somehow, it's like no time has passed at all. I don't understand why seeing him again should change anything. It was a one-night stand, nothing more.

A past haunts Amari Richards that she thought she'd left behind. Two decades ago, she narrowly escaped with her life, and her attacker, Samael Skinner, was presumed dead. Now, her father's sudden passing forces her to return to the town she desperately tried to escape, and she is confronted with a creeping sense of dread.

“Tonight we’ll water our horses on the Tennessee [River].” These were the words of Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston as he led his army into a surprise attack against the Union army deep in the Tennessee woods, catching U.S. Grant and Sherman completely off guard and leaving them and their army fighting for their lives. The 1862 battle of Shiloh is in many ways treated as a poor step-child compared to the famous Civil War battles in the East.

When an artifact linked to Delphi's Oracles reveals the power to wipe clean the human mind, CIA Agent Jacob Snow and enigmatic archaeologist Jana race to prevent history's erasure. As they navigate a labyrinth of clues, they're swept into an adrenaline-fueled rush against espionage agents who are just one step away from turning leaders into tabula rasa.

A genuine classic. Not to be missed. By one of the masters of nonfiction. Monte Sole - Mountain of the Sun - had the bad luck to lie on the main route of withdrawal of the retreating German armies in autumn 1944. As the allied advance stormed up Italy to the very shadow of Monte Sole, Axis frustration over their retreat and the harassing Italian partisans reached its peak.

At a time of collective anxiety, injustice, and suffering, this book helps us listen with compassion to the pulse of the world and to one another. Beloved meditation teacher Jack Kornfield guides us toward our basic goodness. He encourages us to remember our loving awareness, free ourselves and others from hatred and fear, and pave a path with heart where we all belong.

Ever found yourself scratching your head trying to understand the complexities of XRP and Ripple? Perhaps you’ve attempted to invest in XRP, only to feel overwhelmed by its volatile market dynamics. Or maybe you’ve sat puzzled over articles filled with jargon, feeling more confused than when you started. It’s not your fault – the world of cryptocurrency is notoriously complex, often leaving newcomers feeling out of their depth. In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, staying updated with the latest technologies like Ripple and XRP can be daunting.

Are you: - just out of school and in your first job? - a few years into your professional life with no idea what’s next? - wondering why you haven’t been promoted at work? - wishing you could see your career path on a map? - feeling at the mercy of an uncaring manager? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, this book is for you. In this slim volume of beautifully written prose, Jack Bailey shares nuggets of wisdom gathered from three decades in the working world.

When the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic. A diplomatic tour turns deadly when Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer uncovers an assassination plot against the President in the Middle East. Outgunned and outnumbered, can Jake shield those he swore to protect?

In the frozen wilderness of the Yukon, a lone wolf-dog named White Fang must navigate the brutal laws of nature and the complexities of human society. Born in the wild and shaped by both savage survival and cruel treatment, White Fang learns the harsh realities of life, adapting to each challenge with intelligence and resilience. As he moves between brutal masters and kind-hearted guardians, his journey unfolds as an exploration of the thin line between savagery and civilization.

Elements of human psychology, cognition, and intelligence that are fundamental to the human experience assist in defining how individuals perceive, comprehend, and engage with their surroundings. An individual's cognitive capacity encompasses a wide range of mental activities, such as memory, attention, the ability to solve problems, and the ability to make decisions. Individuals are better able to comprehend difficult concepts, assess their surroundings, and adapt to changing circumstances as a result of this.