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Told from the perspectives of those in and around the pathways of money and power, High Finance is a debut novel that takes us inside one of the most volatile periods in Wall Street’s history through the lens of Jed Czincosca, who came to Wall Street from Chicago in 1977 to get rich and rise to the pinnacle of American success. He did what it takes to make it to the top, letting nothing hold him back.

When global systems collapse and the nations unite under a single banner, former pastor Daniel Royce begins to suspect that the charismatic leader at the center of it all, Lucien Darius, is far more than he appears. Governments adore him. The media worships him. The people follow him without question. But beneath the promises of unity and light, ancient warnings begin to echo. Driven by loss, haunted by prophecy, and armed with nothing but faith and fragments of truth, Daniel races against time to expose the greatest deception the world has ever known.

Ethan Baldwin hangs from a tree in woods just outside the quiet Norfolk village of Stanton Parva. The police think the respected church warden committed suicide. Ant and Lyn are certain someone murdered Ethan and set out to bring his ruthless killer to justice. Suspects include a greedy land developer, a vicar in turmoil and a businessman about to lose everything. Can our amateur sleuths solve the crime, or will the killer get away scot-free?

Torn from home to home and running from heist to heist, his childhood was marked by violence, betrayal and upheaval. Faced with a heart-wrenching decision at just 12 years old, Peter had to choose between following his father's criminal path or seizing a lifeline. Ultimately, Peter rose from the ruins of his troubled past, embarking on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth.

In this engaging story, young listeners join Spottysaurus on a colorful adventure filled with important life lessons. When Spot finds herself in a tricky situation with her best friend, she soon discovers that telling the truth is not always easy—but it’s always the right choice.

Step into a quiet world where tranquillity takes form and peace becomes presence. The Garden of Starlight is a gentle literary sleep story for adults—crafted to be savoured at night. Through poetic prose and dreamlike imagery, it invites you to wander a sanctuary suspended above the clouds, where light, fragrance and silence move in unhurried harmony.

A power never before wielded. A path no one has ever walked. As David's strength grows, so too does the danger. The End has been waiting, watching, and its time draws closer. When creatures from beyond begin descending upon the Earthen Union, even the Regressor has no answers. Forced to confront Voidlings and other unseen threats, David makes a decision that will change everything. He is a Healer. A Lifeweaver. But his Class does not define him. It never has. He's slayed Voidlings. He's harvested them.

De sidste 50 år har budt på sande gennembrud i kortlægningen og forståelsen af Skandinavien i vikingetiden. Arkæologer og historikere har analyseret alt fra gamle stolpehuller til tusind år gamle vindruekerner i arbejdet med at finde frem til sandheden om vikingernes verden. Møjsommeligt og nidkært arbejde er strengt nødvendigt, fordi vikingerne ikke selv nedskrev datidens begivenheder. Historien kendes kun fra munkenes overdrevne rædselsberetninger og sagaernes heltekvad.

Selvom store dele af Biblens budskab hører de troende til, er historikere med møjsommelighed dykket ned i Det gamle og Det nye testamente og har brugt skrifterne som kilde til kortlægning af tiden, hvor verdens første civilisationer opstod. For nok er Biblens historier umulige at bekræfte fra et historisk perspektiv, men måske har myterne ophav i virkelige hændelser. Derfor jagter geologer sandheden om syndfloden og Noas ark, meteorologer og biologer forsøger at genskabe de ti plager, der ramte Egypten, og bibelforskere leder efter spor efter katastrofer, der kunne have udslettet byerne Sodoma og Gomorra.

Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges, such as falling attendance, recruitment, and retention issues; the validity of external monitoring of schools; and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often-avoided issues plaguing the sector today. Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience, Kingsley explores the deep-seated challenges that many in education encounter daily and opens critical conversations that we need to have if we're to enact real, sustainable change.

At 34, teacher Mark Anello thinks his life is on track—until his stand-up comedian boyfriend abruptly calls it quits. Restless and uninspired in Los Angeles, Mark heads to San Francisco, where a chance encounter with Alessandro, a charming, restless Italian tourist, ignites a romance that pulls Mark all the way to Rome. But passion fades, and when Alessandro drifts away, Mark is left heartbroken and alone in a foreign city. In his quest to belong, he’s swept into a world of Bohemians, aristocrats, and avant-garde artists… a seductive scene hiding an undercurrent of drugs, sex, and even murder.

Harlow muss sich beweisen – und gegen die Liebe ihres Lebens kämpfen: »Wenn ich dich wiedersehe, werde ich dich töten. Versprochen.« Von dem Mann hintergangen, für den sie alles geopfert hat, wurde Harlow aus ihrer Heimat verbannt. In einem tödlichen Wettkampf versucht sie, sich ihre Ehre zurückzuerkämpfen: Und ihr Widersacher ist ausgerechnet der Mann – der Gott –, dem sie unbedingt entfliehen wollte. Loki! Er ist die Liebe ihres Lebens … und ein Mörder.

Celebrating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, the Forerunners series revives groundbreaking works of investigative journalism and incisive analysis published a century before CGR’s founding. These texts, once forgotten or underexplored, reflect CGR’s core mission: fearless reporting, global perspective, and intellectual rigor. Each selection remains strikingly relevant today, offering historical insights that challenge contemporary perspectives and reaffirm the power of journalism to shape the world.

The Death of Rodolfo – The Bicycle Boat. When my father, Rodolfo Loredan Gannon died, there was no obituary. There were no tributes, no headlines, only quiet calls to the few who understood the weight of his absence. For over fifty years, he worked beyond the public eye, trusted by those whose choices shaped careers, countries, and the course of events most people never knew were being decided. His name appeared nowhere, yet his presence was everywhere. This is my account of the man I knew and the world he brought me into, even as I fought him the whole way.

Anyone who has glimpsed the long, mountainous, island-studded Dalmatian coast would surely agree that its beauty is little short of divine. Croatia, quite simply, is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, and its history is equally captivating. A Traveller's History of Croatia offers tourists and travellers an inside look at how the country's cultural fusion of Mediterranean, Central European and Balkan influences has given it a tumultuous past.

The Secretary of Homeland Security has been shot dead at his home in Washington. Secretary Denis Paull had information so sensitive, it cost him his life. Wanted for murder, Jack is in a race against time. He must outrun the FBI, outrun the paid assassins on his trail, and find the real killer before he loses everything.

In 1570, young Guido Callatta dreams of the sea, but when the Ottoman threat rises, his life takes a bold turn. As Europe braces for invasion, Guido joins the fight to defend his family, his city, and his faith. Swept into a world of knights, battles, and daring voyages, he stands beside heroes at the epic Battle of Lepanto. This inspiring tale shows how courage and faith can call even the youngest to heroic deeds when Christendom is at risk.

Art and Laraine Bennett explore the four classic temperaments—choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic—and their impact on marital dynamics. They provide insights into how these innate personality traits influence communication, affection, work habits, and spirituality within a marriage. Through practical advice and real-life examples, the Bennetts guide couples to better understand and appreciate their spouse's temperament, fostering deeper mutual respect and love.

Atisha, the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar and saint, came to Tibet at the invitation of the king of Western Tibet, Lha Lama Yeshe Wo, and his nephew, Jangchub Wo. His coming initiated the period of the second transmission of Buddhism to Tibet, formative for the Sakya Kagyu and Gelug traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Atisha's most celebrated text, Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, sets forth the entire Buddhist path within the framework of three levels of motivation on the part of the practitioner.

Der Schauspieler Bruno und sein Freund Michael, Schriftsteller, lernen auf einer Bahnreise die junge Marietta kennen. Spontan nehmen sich Bruno und Michael ihrer an und begleiten sie bis nach Venedig, wo sie nach wenigen Tagen einfach verschwindet. Erst Jahre später begegnet Michael ihr auf einer Lesung wieder. Diese Begegnung ist der Beginn einer Fürsorge für eine traumatisierte Frau, deren Geschichte auch die Lebenswege von Michael und Bruno verändert.