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1) Viking heat
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When psychologist Joy Nelson, who was training for the women's Navy SEALs program, finds herself catapulted back in time, she is auctioned off as a slave to a Viking warlord, who offers her freedom in exchange for sexual favors.
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Autumn Trent volume Volume 3
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Don't fear the dark. It's the light that blinds...and kills. Forensic and criminal psychologist Dr. Autumn Trent is trying to find her groove in her transition to the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit. But can her soft heart continue to take a beating? Will her impulsive spirit continue to get her in trouble? Probably. Using her connections, she begins the search for the sister she hasn't seen since they were both girls. And gets a hit in the Sunshine...
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Autumn Trent volume 9
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Traps are meant to be deadly...will someone die in this one? The pieces of FBI Special Agent Autumn Trent's life are finally coming together. Her relationship with SSA Aiden Parrish is on solid footing, and she's finally filed suit against her prior boss for sexual harassment and assault. The only thing missing is her sister, the little girl who has haunted Autumn for so long. The siblings were forced apart in elementary school, but Autumn has...
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The life and times of America's celebrated economist, assessing his lessons-and warnings-for us today.
John Kenneth Galbraith's books-among them The Affluent Society and American Capitalism-are famous for good reason. Written by a scholar renowned for energetic political engagement and irrepressible wit, they are models of provocative good sense that warn prophetically of the dangers of deregulated markets, war in Asia, corporate greed, and stock-market...
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Witness True Resilience in These Incredible Survival Stories
"Michael Tougias converts the wisdom of survivors into advice we can all use..." -Amanda Ripley, bestselling author of The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes-and Why
#1 New Release in Disaster Relief
Extreme Survival will have you on the edge-of-your-seat with truly amazing survival stories.
New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim...
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Prize-winning journalist and the co-author of smash New York Times bestseller I Am Malala, Christina Lamb, now tells the inspiring true story of another remarkable young hero: Nujeen Mustafa, a teenager born with cerebral palsy, whose harrowing journey from war-ravaged Syria to Germany in a wheelchair is a breathtaking tale of fortitude, grit, and hope that lends a face to the greatest humanitarian issue of our time, the Syrian refugee crisis.
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"Sara Benincasa is one of the funniest writers I know-and I know a disturbing number of them. She is also one of the most honest."
-Sam Apple, author of American Parent and editor-in-chief of The Faster Times
"Sara is extremely funny and should have many books out so we can all read them and laugh."
-Margaret Cho
Comedian, writer, blogger, radio and podcast host, and YouTube sensation, Sara Benincasa bravely and outrageously brings us "Dispatches...
8) Some Really Personal, Yet Entertaining Stories From My Life That You Will Enjoy and May Even Find
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What is a "normal childhood?" Does it include almost being murdered by your sister with an ax? Speeding around town in the back of a station wagon because your mom is chasing an "alien spaceship"? Being busted by the police for intent to light a pond on fire? Tackling your mom to the ground and wrestling a knife out of her hand because she was trying to kill your dad? While my stories may be unique, readers will be able to relate to the broader themes...
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"Sourire le premier – Les clés du changement" est un ensemble de ressources précieuses pour ouvrir la porte à un horizon inédit grâce à des comportements innovants. Il propose une perspective originale sur la vie et explore la possibilité de renaître au milieu du chaos actuel. Quelles attitudes pouvons-nous adopter pour retrouver le bonheur ?
À PROPOS DE L'AUTRICE
Thérapeute holistique, Anna Asteria a toujours été sceptique à l'égard...
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Rage, vengeance, colère, remords, jalousie, haine, admiration, attachement, liés... Sont tous des sentiments qu'on peut avoir pour elle, elles, mais qui peut vivre sans elle ? Ce n'est pas une recette culinaire, ni un mélange quelconque fait dans un laboratoire, à moins que le fruit de l'azar qu'on parvient à ce superbe créature qu'est la femme, il y a beaucoup d'hommes qui voudraient être femme dépensent des fortunes pour leur transformation,...
11) The ghost orchid
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LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis sees it all the time: Reinvention's a way of life in a city fueled by fantasy. But try as you might to erase the person you once were, there are those who will never forget the past . . . and who can still find you. A pool boy enters a secluded Bel Air property and discovers two bodies floating in the bright blue water: Gio Aggiunta, the playboy heir to an Italian shoe empire, and a gorgeous, even wealthier neighbor...
12) City Parks
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Catie Marron's City Parks captures the spirit and beauty of eighteen of the world's most-loved city parks. Zadie Smith, Ian Frazier, Candice Bergen, Colm Tóibín, Nicole Krauss, Jan Morris, and a dozen other remarkable contributors reflect on a particular park that holds special meaning for them.
Andrew Sean Greer eloquently paints a portrait of first love in the Presidio; André Aciman muses on time's fleeting nature and the changing face of New...
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Dive into the chilling depths of criminal psychology with 'Silent Stalkers: A Journey Through the World of Serial Killers.' In this meticulously researched exploration, the author unravels the enigmatic minds of notorious figures from history to the present day. From early infamous cases to contemporary mysteries, this book navigates the intricate landscapes of psychopathy, criminal profiling, and the societal fascination that surrounds these sinister...
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This biography tells the story of one of the most important public figures of the twentieth century, Friedrich Hayek.
Here is the first full biography of Friedrich Hayek, the Austrian economist who became, over the course of a remarkable career, the great philosopher of liberty in our time. In this richly detailed portrait, Alan Ebenstein chronicles the life, works, and legacy of a visionary thinker, from Hayek's early years as the scholarly son...
15) Sigmund Freud
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Sigmund Freud was a pioneer in the field of psychology, and his theories about the mind and behavior have had a significant impact on Western thought. In this book, you'll learn about Freud's groundbreaking work as the founder of psychoanalysis and his ideas about the unconscious mind, the Oedipus complex, the ego, and the superego. You'll also explore the influence of Freud's work on the development of other therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral...
16) Pantalla Parade
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Inspired by the tumultuous events of the 2020s, Pantalla Parade delineates an issue central to our times: how small decisions made in the moment can set the world on fire. Delving into the lives of people from different countries, ethnicities, religions, and orientations, Pantalla Parade reflects on the metanarratives that are proffered by media, public figures, and the mob in times of crisis.
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A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage, featuring work by writers, entertainers, thinkers, and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy, Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it's like to be an immigrant in America.
America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology, adapted from storytelling event "This Alien Nation," captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor,...
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Two hundred years ago, only the most reckless or eccentric Europeans had dared to traverse the unmapped territory of the modern-day Middle East. But in 1798, more than 150 French engineers, artists, doctors, and scientists-even a poet and a musicologist-traveled to the Nile Valley under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte and his invading army. Hazarding hunger, hardship, uncertainty, and disease, Napoleon's "savants" risked their lives in pursuit of...
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A highly personal true story of memory and the power of friendship from journalist Bob Greene. Growing up in Bexley, Ohio, population 13,000, Bob and his four best friends--Allen, Chuck, Dan, and Jack--were inseparable. Of the four, Jack was Bob's very best friend, a bond forged from the moment they met on the first day of kindergarten. They grew up together, got in trouble together, learned about life together--and were ultimately separated by time...
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