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An occult assassin, an elderly royal and a living god face off in The Regicide Report, the thrilling final novel in Charles Stross' epic, Hugo Award-winning Laundry Files series. When the Elder God recently installed as Prime Minister identifies the monarchy as a threat to his growing power, Bob Howard and Mo O'Brien - recently of the supernatural espionage service known as the Laundry Files - are reluctantly pressed into service. Fighting vampirism, scheming American agents and their own better instincts, Bob and Mo will join their allies for the very last time.

In 1869, the Atlantic Monthly magazine published a new novella in serial form. This bizarre tale, The Brick Moon, was written by a historian (and Unitarian minister) named Edward Everett Hale, who had already written several well-received novels and articles. However, this was something completely different today, as it was in the genre of what is today considered science fiction. Many people compared the new work to the previous novels of French writer Jules Verne, including From the Earth to the Moon, but Hale’s work was presented as a genuine account of a previous experiment.

At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, being more productive, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. As Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.

Embark on an extraordinary voyage through six captivating worlds of folklore and myth. Across more than one hundred and ten hours of immersive storytelling, you’ll witness common threads of wonder that unite us all—no matter how far apart our cultures may be.

It has been famously pointed out that the Holy Roman Empire was neither holy, nor Roman, but it was also not an empire in the sense people expect when hearing the term, but it is clear that church clergy occupied a privileged place in medieval society. Europe had inherited Christianity from the Roman Empire, and the concept of a united Christendom and empire were practically synonymous. Indeed, there was no real consciousness of the Roman Empire ever having ended.

Scritto più di 10 anni prima de Les Fleurs du Mal, La Fanfarlo e il Giovane Incantatore è l'unica opera in prosa di Baudelaire. Questo volume snello è un esercizio di autobiografia vagamente romanzata. Racconta la storia di un giovane poeta, Samuel Cramer, che nel cercare di aiutare la sua amica d'infanzia, la signora de Cosmelly - una donna il cui marito è affascinato da una carismatica e attraente ballerina, Fanfario - finisce per innamorarsene lui stesso.

This book is not just a tale of fantasy; it is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, understanding, and the healing journey we all undertake in our lives. Through Jim's adventures, readers are encouraged to embrace their struggles, seek connection, and aspire to inspire others, proving that even in the face of darkness, the light of resilience and courage can illuminate the path forward. In a captivating exploration of courage and healing, the story of Jim Proctor, a veteran wrestling with the weight of complex PTSD, unfolds in a profoundly inspiring way.

Written by comedians James Schloeffel and Charles Firth, this business self-help guide teaches listeners how to outmanoeuvre their colleagues and climb the corporate ladder with nothing more than an obnoxious LinkedIn profile, a pack of Post-it Notes and the phrase 'circle back'. Spread over ten informative units, W*nkernomics covers essential workplace skills such as how to write a passive aggressive email, how to snow your colleagues with acronyms (HTSYCWA) and how to look like a genius in meetings when you don't know anything at all.

In the year 2220, humanity's insatiable quest for energy breaches an ancient underwater portal near Santa Monica, California. What begins as an ambitious oil drilling expedition shatters the fragile barriers between the human world and an advanced aquatic civilization.

A Tale of Two Cities is an 1859 historical novel by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie, whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. Dickens' best-known work of historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities is regularly cited as the best-selling novel of all time.

In this exciting sequel to the adventures of Jim (Tóg) and his loyal dog Millie (cosantóir), our beloved duo embarks on a captivating journey that transcends their personal struggles and delves into global challenges—specifically, the enigmatic causes behind periodic pandemics. While the first book concluded with a whirlwind return home, this next thrilling chapter opens up a world of unanswered questions and discoveries. Reuniting with their cherished companions from Guardians and Ennegram5, Jim assembles an eclectic team of characters, each bringing unique skills and insights to the mission.

EL ORIGEN DE LAS ESPECIES • CHARLES DARWIN Charles Darwin, al publicar su obra El origen de las especies en 1859, presentó su teoría de la evolución mediante la selección natural que, pasados ciento cincuenta años, continúa siendo la base de la interpretación de la naturaleza de la biología moderna. El libro tuvo un gran éxito desde su primera edición, suscitó grandes polémicas y su influencia se hizo notar no sólo en la comunidad científica, sino también en toda la sociedad.

The Space Warfare Group books are a new kind of space thriller with hardcore military action, dark political conspiracies, and compelling world building. When the princess of an unfamiliar alien planet fails to arrive in time for a diplomatic summit with humanity’s top government officials and her spaceship is found floating dead in space, the Space Warfare Group is called into action.

"Who am I?", "What is my purpose?", and "What should I do with my life?" are questions that all of us find ourselves asking at some point or another. In this deeply transformative and lyrical book, Charles "Chaz" Lattimore Howard offers a helpful guide as we venture to answer these questions for ourselves, inviting us to slow down, to actually walk the journey of life, and to allow our path to reveal itself to us.

Like the three volumes preceding it in the series, Sub Tales 4 offers a detailed recounting of some of the most pivotal and poignant moments in the rich history of the Silent Service.

En las sombras del Londres victoriano, un bebé abandonado es hallado a las puertas de un hospicio. Junto a él, un misterioso papel que solo dice un nombre: "Walter Wilding". Años más tarde, ese niño se convierte en un hombre de bien y dueño de una próspera casa de comercio de vinos. Pero cuando Walter decide vender el negocio, un oscuro secreto emerge del pasado y lo sumerge en un torbellino de dudas sobre su verdadera identidad.

Humanities Breakthrough on Longevity and Immortality.

Southern Bred is a haunting, powerful collection of gothic poems that captivate and transport the listener into the heart and soul of the Deep South. Each poem offers a glimpse into its mystery and enchantment, drawing you in with a blend of beauty and darkness. In the style of a memoir in verse, it showcases Ghigna's southern soul and his tender, yet piercing language, and affirms his place as one of the finest poets of our time.

Algunos de nosotros parecen haber dejado la resurrección en un lugar muy lejano -quizás para algunos, inexistente- en nuestra predicación. Cuando esto es así, no está en armonía con la proclamación bíblica del Evangelio. Les insto a que se sienten con su Biblia y lean detenidamente y en oración el libro de los Hechos. Allí encontramos una predicación genuina y llena del Espíritu Santo de las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo.

LA APOSTASÍA es una poderosa colección de escritos clásicos que aborda uno de los temas más inquietantes del cristianismo: el abandono de la fe. A través de las penetrantes reflexiones de reconocidos teólogos como Spurgeon, Pink y Owen, esta obra desentraña las causas, señales y consecuencias de la apostasía, mientras ofrece sabiduría atemporal sobre la perseverancia de los verdaderos creyentes.