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Ensconced in a lovely tropical villa on idyllic Triggerfish Lane, Jim Davenport anticipates the good life to come. But this isn't living -- it's Florida, and the neighborhood is not quite what it seems. It's got overly aggressive Little League parents, drug-free Rastafarians, homicidal hookers, unnatural sex and casual violence. Oh, yes, and there's a psychopathic serial killer-cum-Sunshine-State folklorist named Serge A. Storms living directly across the street.

He was quite possibly the most charismatic figure of the 20th century, a heroic figure that stood for the aspirations of the downtrodden, a true symbol of the triumph of the proletariat over dictatorships and imperialistic forces.

Trapped in a cave in the Hindu Kush, Annja Creed has a dream vision of the Monkey King, trickster hero of the Chinese classic Journey to the West, who charges her to protect her rescuer, a historian seeking the scepter that may have inspired the Monkey King’s magic staff. The key lies in a lost journal from the Dunhuang Library, an ancient trove of knowledge deep in the Gobi Desert. But unseen rivals will kill to protect the secret or claim it for themselves. Annja begins her own journey, protecting her friend from danger and death, in the footsteps of the Monkey King himself.

Falling for a mafia boss billionaire who just so happens to be a demon lord was a big mistake. Now, I’m pregnant with Caezar’s baby. Not only that, I've discovered that I’m part demon.

Yelling, pleading, enforcing strict rules, and giving in have proven ineffective. You’ve tried it all—along with tons of treatments and therapies—with no improvement. Katie K. May knows what you’re going through. She also knows what your teen is going through because she lived it. You’re on Fire, It’s Fine is more than a book; it’s a comprehensive approach for parents of teens overwhelmed by intense emotions.

When Ella's twin brother Oscar disappears without a trace, her plans for a fresh start in London with her boyfriend Sam are upended. Forced to confront her crumbling reality, Ella finds herself at the center of a dangerous mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of her identity. In her desperate search for answers, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her family, her past, and even herself.

When the final demand for her college fees lands on her doormat, a young woman decides that the quickest way to get the money is by becoming a call girl. She gets more than she bargains for when her very first client pulls out handcuffs and asks her to put them on. She agrees to do it for an increase in her fee but quickly finds that bondage sex is to her liking as she is spanked by a dominant man.

When a young woman stumbles on a room of bondage equipment in the large home of a new friend she assumes her father has a fetish for BDSM play. When she is caught in the room by her friend's mother she finds out that her assumption is wrong and the older woman decides to teach her a lesson by tying up and using her as a bondage slut.

Annja Creed has faced constant danger in her quest for the ancient scepter that inspired the legend of the Monkey King, the beloved trickster hero of the Chinese classic Journey to the West. After defeating the protector of its secrets and winning him to her side, Annja has learned of the scepter’s coveted power… which may rival the power of her own mystical sword. Now, Annja’s party of adventurers continue their journey in the footsteps of China’s most legendary explorer, racing against devious and ruthless foes in pursuit of his lost treasure.

In Brutal Minds, award-winning professor Stanley K. Ridgley exposes the dangers of radicalization, cancel culture, academic censorship, and the growing influence of socialists “boldly transforming” colleges across the country into reeducation camps of dull conformity.

Commodities For Dummies gives you a complete overview of the basics of investing in commodities. Step-by-step explanations, plus the most up-to-date market information and global events, make it easy to invest in the stuff the world is made of. This book helps you identify the most valuable commodities to add to your portfolio, use commodities as a safe haven in shifting economic times, and come out on top. Learn quick, with real-life examples, expert advice, and basic explanations to get you involved in energy, agriculture, and metals.

They conquered Earth in a single day. After aliens invade the planet, Clark's father goes missing. In hopes of finding out the his father's fate he joins The occupation as a protector. While serving the aliens, he meets Lex, a charismatic commander with an endearing smile. Clark is on a mission, but finds himself distracted by Lex's charms. To fall for the alien commander that led the invasion of his planet would be beyond betrayal. But at the same time, getting close to Lex might be the key to finding out what happened to his father.

Bridget, freshly graduated from Ocean City High School, is now on her way to start her magic training—in Switzerland. Without Cay or Logan, who are busy looking for the Amulet, Bridget is forced to make new friends at Danann Academy. It's just as awkward and drama-filled as any average first day of school, only now, her peers have powers. Bridget finds herself being attacked at every turn, from having her stuff set on fire to fighting off Beira's descendants. To make matters worse, she discovers that Trip is now dating her newly sworn enemy.

Become the person others emulate. In his early thirties, Jefferson Rogers was broke, addicted, and on the verge of losing everything he had built. Things had to change. He had to change. In ALL IN, Jefferson reveals how he flipped the switch on his addictive tendencies and channeled them toward a life of progress, positivity, and peace of mind. With a roadmap based on the methodology and commitments from his own journey, Jefferson shows you how to get focused—and disciplined—to exchange destructive habits for constructive patterns.

We know that becoming a successful professional coach is not just about knowing the best new techniques and processes. It's as much about how you use proven techniques to build your business.

We are seeing more women in the workforce than ever before, but despite reaching high-paying successful positions, women struggle with growing their wealth and maintaining finances. Most of the time, this struggle stems not from the inability to monitor and budget the money; rather, it originates from the lack of education and recourses that are available for young women or women in general. For some, financial education might be Everest, but even the most dangerous mountains can be conquered with the right information, patience, and resilience.

Interviewing for a job is something that matters immensely. If you want to be able to interview the right way, you will need to understand the ins and outs of what to do—and, what not to do. There are all sorts of typical mistakes that you can make that will cause you huge problems in your interview if you happen to make them, and likewise, there are several best practices that we will outline step-by-step that you can easily apply. If you want to ensure that your career is on the right path, then you must make sure that you approach it the right way.

This is a must-listen for anyone considering the carnivore diet. Destroy your sugar cravings immediately, once and for all! Burn fat easily! Increase your strength and energy! People are turning to the carnivore diet because it works! It's easy to follow! The food tastes delicious, and you won't think about your next meal for hours, because you're satisfied and happy. Best of all? You're not bloated and loosening your belt after eating.

Originally serialized in 1868 and collected as a book in 1871, At the Back of the North Wind is the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind – a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair – and whose life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country – at the back of the north wind.

Arguably the most famous Canadian athlete on the planet, Alphonso Davies has been the subject of global attention after bursting onto the scene as a fifteen-year-old soccer sensation. Since then, he's won every trophy imaginable with German giant FC Bayern Munich and helped Canada reach the men's World Cup for the first time in thirty-six years. Based on years of original reporting and extensive interviews with his friends, family members, teachers, coaches, teammates, and others from his inner circle, Alphonso Davies: A New Hope paints a complete portrait of the soccer star.