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In this engrossing, kaleidoscopic history, Fergus Bordewich brings the reader down onto the fairgrounds, animating these converging crises through the lives of four protagonists—Rutherford B. Hayes, Alexander Graham Bell, railroad magnate Tom Scott, and sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Centennial reveals a country in metamorphosis, still striving to live up to the promise of its Founders while bracing for the tidal wave of the twentieth century.

Once one of the CIA’s most talented agents, Elayna Miller struck off on her own for moral reasons. Now surrounded by a like-minded team, she selects her cases carefully and only kills those who really have it coming. When her latest case leads Elayna to Mexico, it also takes her in an unexpected direction--toward her past. In the aftermath, Elayna has to confront the fact that no one she loves is as safe as she has believed, and her team will never be the same again.

In The Visionary’s Edge, you will uncover the mental blueprints, habits, and decision-making frameworks that history’s greatest innovators, leaders, and change-makers have used to shape the future. Whether it’s creating groundbreaking technology, transforming industries, or inspiring movements, visionaries share one thing in common — a unique way of thinking that rewires how they perceive the world.

The People’s House is an anthology comprised primarily of first-person accounts, from the eighteenth century to the present, detailing the Black experience in the White House—in turn illustrating how African Americans have influenced the presidency and policy over America’s 250-year history.

I’ve always had a thing for pretty, feisty Kiera Silvermoon. Unfortunately, she’s always had an eye for one man: my best friend and the new White Woods pack alpha, Luca Ferrar. But now that Luca’s freshly-mated, Kiera’s noticed me—really noticed me—for the first time in my life. I’m under no illusion that she wants me—I’m a distraction, and I know it. But the more I see past the vain exterior Kiera has always presented to the pack, the more determined I am to have her—forever. The only thing I need to do is convince her I’m the wolf for her.

The city of Kenl Ruet reels from Lady Shadow's attack, and Duke Phaos will hunt down those responsible. Only problem, he believes Vounée, Euddán, and their friends are in cahoots with the return of the dragon. Fleeing by ship, Euddán and Vounée need to continue their quest. They have to save another dragon egg from an underwater volcano. This will be a deadly and dangerous task for Vounée as she risks everything to free another dragon. Duke Phaos, armed with deadly priests and a dark warlock, sail after. He won't let anything stand in the way of bringing Euddán and his friends to justice.

Teen life can feel like a rollercoaster, but there’s a way to make it smoother—and more fun. In this audiobook you’ll find the most comprehensive guide to help you make the most of your teen years—and beyond.

General Shrinagesh played a pivotal role in modernizing the army and shattering the myth that Indians were incapable of strong military leadership. As Corps Commander in Jammu & Kashmir during the 1947–48 War with Pakistan, he was the first to deploy tanks at Zoji La, overcoming heavily entrenched Pakistani defences at such formidable heights.

Twenty years ago teenager Bree Watson had the world at her fingertips. The only thing she was worried about was which Grimlock brother she had the biggest crush on. Then, in a moment of confusion while playing with a Ouija board, she disappeared. Nobody knew what happened to her. Her parents were cleared of suspicion. The girls with her that night didn’t have any answers. She was just gone. And now she’s back. Luna Thorn knows something is very wrong with what happened. Bree went somewhere for twenty years but she came back looking the same, and claiming no time has passed. It’s a miracle…

The 12 Stages of Healing is an extraordinary new approach to healing the mind and body. Dr. Epstein, founder and creator of Network Spinal, offers fascinating insights into the complex relationship between mind, emotions, and body, and shows us how to promote greater health in our bodies and harmony in our relationships.

The seemingly invincible Air Force One suffers a catastrophic engine failure. When it plummets into the Atlantic with the U.S. President and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff aboard, the world dives toward a peace-shattering crisis. Enter Miranda Chase, the high-functioning autistic air-crash genius, and her extraordinary NTSB team. Faced with an impossible deep-sea salvage operation of the 747, Miranda must rely on her unparalleled intellect and her diverse crew: the fiercely loyal Holly, methodical Mike, brilliant Jeremy, and resilient Andi, along with the enigmatic Taz.

In the glittering world of 1920s New York, the seven Ridley heirs seem to have it all: wealth, status, and protection as the city’s most powerful family. But when notorious gossip columnist Dale Caimen is found dead during their family’s renowned summer soiree, their carefully constructed world begins to crack. Behind the champagne and jazz, each adopted Ridley sibling harbors secrets that could destroy them.

When Jesse stumbles upon an ancient deck of cards, he is pulled into a labyrinth of shifting realities, forgotten histories, and a destiny he never asked for. Alongside the enigmatic Lyra, whose past is as tangled as his own, he must unravel the secrets of the Silver Thread before time itself unravels. It is a story of two threads intertwined, where past and present blur, and the line between choice and fate is razor-thin.

Stay away from mages. It was a singular phrase my father had ingrained in me from the time of my birth. Sorry, Dad. I have a feeling that is going to be a problem. You have to understand… my life has been bland at best. Everything in my life, every single day, has been scripted, organized, and neat. Calm, cool, and collected. The problem? It wasn't real. I wasn't like the other witches in my father's coven. I had a chaotic storm growing inside of me, and the moment these mages stepped into the picture, it began to escape. The perfect image of my life was shattered.

Dakota Morris has decided it's time he lost that pesky virginity. He's a college graduate, and he's tired of being a virgin. So he goes out to a club his friends don't frequent, and picks up the hottest man he's ever seen. It's truly a night to remember... until he walks into the boardroom for his new job the next morning and wishes he could forget it, because his hot pick-up is also his new boss and CEO, Ajax Fyse.

Blutgier ist der 2. Teil der fünfteiligen Vampirsaga BlutsfreundeNicolas beschließt nach über dreihundert Jahren in seine Heimat zurück zu kehren. Er möchte endlich Wladimir Krolov, den uralten Vampir wiedersehen, der ihn einst zu einem Wesen der Nacht gemacht hat. Daniel begleitet den Freund. Unterwegs schließt sich ihnen auch noch der unerfahrene Jungvampir Darius an. Doch die Wiedersehensfreude wird durch eine Mordserie getrübt, welche die Menschen der Stadt in Angst und Schrecken versetzt. Schnell finden die Freunde heraus, dass ein bösartiger Blutsauger für die Morde verantwortlich ist.

Thomas has faced impossible odds since becoming Excalibur's captain. His greatest challenge still lies ahead. The line between hope and destruction has never been thinner. When an unexpected ally brings Thomas and his battle-worn crew back from the brink of defeat, they find themselves racing against time, desperate to return to the fight before the Draconite can strike a final, devastating blow.

Throughout fiction, there have always been heroes who have fallen from grace. Champions of honor, decency, and order who have become villains through some traumatic event or a deep personal flaw. Blackest Knights is a collection of 19 tales by some of independent fantasy's best authors that follow a collection of those heroes who fell to temptation. From tales of bloody-handed hypocrites to space pirates, you'll find some truly fascinating works within.

Immortality has a way of changing fate. The choice is simple: go with him or die. Merrick, dark elfin King of Valdis, had once been heir to all that was good – happiness and pleasure, his domain. Now, trapped as the ruler of mischief, king of necessary evil, he stands on a precipice of choice...

Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin begins by explaining why bitcoin was invented, how it works, and where it fits among other kinds of money. The authors then offer a framework for evaluating bitcoin from a global perspective and use it to examine bitcoin's monetary policy, censorship-resistance, privacy, inclusion, and energy use. Resistance Money is intended for all, from the clueless to the specialist, from the proponent to the die-hard skeptic, and everyone in between.