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For centuries, the patent has stood as a symbol of invention—a mark of genius, a reward for creativity, a promise that innovation would be protected and shared. But behind this polished image lies a more tangled reality. Patents today are wielded less as shields and more as weapons. They grant monopolies over life-saving drugs, obstruct progress in software and biotechnology, and often reward delay, secrecy, and litigation over actual discovery. In this unflinching exploration, the author traces the journey of the patent system from its noble origins to its increasingly distorted present.

Unlock the future of finance and technology with “Demystifying Cryptocurrency: The Decentralized Future (Vol. 2).” In this essential guide for 2025 and beyond, TK (Theron Keys) navigates the transformative power of blockchain, the intelligence of AI in crypto, and the revolutionary landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). This book is your roadmap to understanding how these technologies are not just reshaping wealth and power, but fundamentally altering everyday life.

It wasn’t easy to escape the first time. She might not be so lucky a second. Bree Haynes never imagined herself a stalker. But how else could she know if the man who’d saved her in Vegas was someone she could truly trust? Now, after following him and his friends for months—and inadvertently getting involved in their lives not once, but twice—Bree is exhausted… and ready to ask for Smiley’s help. Because the man hunting for her, Mateo Castillo, the sex trafficker who’d bought her from her ex in Vegas, wants his “property.” And it seems he’ll stop at nothing to get it.

Die Erde steht unter Druck und mit ihr die Menschheit. Extreme Wetterereignisse, schmelzende Eisschilde, verschwindende Artenvielfalt und politische Versäumnisse zeigen: Wir stehen an einem Wendepunkt. Die entscheidende Frage lautet: Was tun wir jetzt und gibt es noch Hoffnung?

Irgendjemand ist Schwester Hildegard auf die Schliche gekommen: Das Rezept für ihre preisgekrönte Tomatensoße - ein Verkaufsschlager des Klosters - ist nicht ihr eigenes! Und nun versucht dieser Jemand Hildegard zu erpressen. Die aus Deutschland stammende Schwester tut das einzig Richtige: Sie vertraut sich Isabella an und tut Buße.

Aus dem Regen in die Sintflut. Rob hat es in letzter Zeit nicht gerade leicht gehabt. Nachdem er seinen besten Freund Jason davor bewahrt hatte, in ein jenseitiges Portal gezogen zu werden, fand er sich in einer Fantasiewelt wieder, die von Levels, Statistiken und einer seltsamen Videospiellogik bestimmt wird. Das Einzige, was noch feindseliger war als die mutierte Tierwelt des Waldes, waren die Einheimischen – ein Dorf von Elfen, die aufgrund eines verheerenden Krieges, der erst acht Jahre zurückliegt, Menschen zu hassen scheinen.

Vegas Bartender Chronicles: Volume One pulls back the curtain on the real nightlife circus–told one shift at a time. These are true stories guests begged me to tell; straight-up accounts from the front lines of Sin City hospitality, where one mistake can cost you your job or your dignity, and one tip can be more than your rent.

Seit ihr Dorf von Soldaten überfallen wurde, ist Hannah auf der Flucht. Schwer verwundet rettet sie sich in ein Herrenhaus im Wald. Als ihre Wunden über Nacht heilen, glaubt Hannah an eine übernatürliche Macht - aber ist diese auf ihrer Seite? Einhundert Jahre später erbt Hannahs Urenkelin Syra das alte Haus. Dort will sie nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern Abstand gewinnen und entscheiden, was sie mit ihrem Leben anfangen soll. Zu ihrer Überraschung ist dieses bereits von Eric bewohnt. Er warnt sie vor den Gefahren außerhalb des Grundstücks.

How to Be the Grit in the Oyster delivers a successful model for leading business change in an increasing diverging environment. Change is no longer escapable, businesses are continuously changing yet most transformations fail, often quoted at 75%. This figure has not improved over time. This book, based on the authors experience takes a different path. It asserts that at the core of this failure leaders take little account of the impact of the drive for diversity alongside societal diversification and they have failed to adjust their leadership style and delivery models accordingly.

MindSell is a simple, powerful, influence-based framework for supercharging your sales performance. No pressure tactics. No tricks. No outdated scripts. The seven pillars of MindSell are built from practical tools and strategies rooted in the timeless science of human behaviour. MindSell embodies more than just selling. By mastering the seven pillars, you'll supercharge your sales, your performance, and your life.

Rosie Forrester is in desperate need of cash after an embarrassing run-in with the law. Enter Dylan Savage, a disgraced hockey player who needs a place to hide out for a few months while he figures out how to get back on his team. He's every bit as beastly as his fans' nickname for him would imply—nothing like the handsome, charming bookstore owner Rosie's in love with from afar. But Dylan's rent will not only save her art studio, it'll help fund the secret she's keeping from her three older brothers.

This thought-provoking book explores how consciousness, belief, and imagination shape the texture of existence itself. Moving between science and mysticism, psychology and philosophy, he reveals how inner narratives do not simply interpret reality—they participate in its creation.

The Yuki-onna, often depicted as a beautiful woman cloaked in a white kimono, emerges from the depths of Japanese folklore as a fascinating figure entwined with the themes of love and death. Her origins can be traced back to ancient Japan, where the harshness of winter and the mystique of the snow-covered landscape gave rise to tales that reflect the duality of nature. As a snow spirit yokai, she embodies both the beauty and peril of winter, captivating the hearts of those who dare to wander into her icy realm.

The bombings occur almost simultaneously. They cause much death and destruction. International agreements are threatened, and Dan and his team must find those responsible and bring them to rough justice. However, a new terrorist leader senses that Dan has an advantage and seeks to neutralize it. Dan’s pursuit leads him to engage the help of an unlikely ally and takes him across some of the most dangerous parts of the Middle East in pursuit of the Revenger.

Als ein Schlachtschiff und seine Begleitschiffe in der Nähe eines umstrittenen Gebiets im Weltraum auf mysteriöse Weise verschwinden, hinterlassen sie keine Spuren. Die eigene Marine bereitet sich auf einen Krieg vor und kann keine Ressourcen für die Suche entbehren. Was den ehemaligen Marinekapitän Brad Mendoza eigentlich nicht kümmern sollte. Er hat endlich alles, was er je wollte: ein Schiff, eine Crew und die schönste Frau der Galaxis als Freundin. Mal ehrlich, kann das Leben noch besser werden?

I wouldn’t change being a single dad for anything. But with my daughter off at college, I need a nanny to help care for Ryan. In comes Jazz, a beautiful, brown-skinned firecracker. My daughter’s best friend never went to college, and it’s a big SECRET why not. When I find out what Jazzy does for her online fans, I launch into protective dad mode. I’ve never thought of Jazzy like this before… But now, she’s all I think about. My obsession with my daughter's black best friend quickly turns dark. If there’s one guy she should put on a show for, it should be me…

The explosively-funny and festive new picture book from the creators of the award-winning Sh*gged. Married. Annoyed podcast! “Poor Santa looked around and got such a fright. In all of his years, he’d never seen such a sight. The wave of poo CRASHED down around him. He closed his eyes, held...

In an instant, the world changed. A catastrophic solar storm wipes out power, plunging the country into chaos. No phones. No help. No second chances. Now, survival is the only law. Lance races across a ruined America to reach his injured father. Sophie seizes her one shot at escape after years of captivity. They find each other. But survival comes at a cost. From isolated farms to lawless towns, corporate conspiracies and violent gangs tighten their grip. Trust is rare. Alliances crumble. Threats skyrocket—from the smallest act of betrayal to the deadliest showdown.

The Steel Tigers is a history of the 77th Armor Regiment that was created as an independent tank battalion in 1940 that would be assigned to US Army infantry divisions during World War II, the Cold War with the Warsaw Pact, Korea, Vietnam, the former Yugoslavia and the Middle East.

“Mom, meet my fiancé.” I look at the man standing next to my daughter and my heart starts pounding. I know him. He is the only person who knows all my secrets. I play nervously with the white tablecloth in the restaurant my daughter Lise picked out. I want to make a good first impression on her fiancé. I watch as the door opens and a man in a crisp white shirt enters holding my daughter’s hand. The moment I see his face my blood runs cold. Why has he found me?