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When retired Navy Commander George Praddle vanishes without a trace, his wife turns to private investigator Cole Harper for help. With a sharp wit and a knack for uncovering hidden truths, Harper dives into a labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and dangerous motives. Set in 1947, against the gritty backdrop of post-war Philadelphia, this gripping noir mystery thrusts Harper into a shadowy world where trust is scarce, and peril waits at every turn.

The all-volunteer force that has served our country well for more than 50 years is at a critical inflection point. Today, recruiters are struggling to bring enough Zoomers into the armed services. Mismatched fundamental ideals, divergent beliefs about the workplace, and other sociocultural influences have contributed to the United States military scrambling to get a grasp on how to appeal to Gen Z.

A gentle guide for end-of-life care aimed at families and caregivers. Caring for the Dying describes a whole new way to approach death and dying. It explores how the dying and their families can bring deep meaning and great comfort to the care given at the end of a life. Created by Henry Fersko-Weiss, the end-of-life doula model is adapted from the work of birth doulas and helps the dying to find meaning in their life, express that meaning in powerful and beautiful legacies, and plan for the final days.

De cerca todos somos extravagantes, cada ser humano tiene sus propias perverciones y obsesiones. Hematoma es un libro que invita a observar con recelo y cuidado cada centímetro del cuerpo, con sensualidad e incluso morbo sin censura; cada palabra de la historia, el estilo y narrativa de Yael Weiss parten de lo micro a lo macro y a lo largo de esta historia nos absorbe con su visión íntima y provocadora que explora el límite de la cordura. Con este título Weiss se posiciona cómo una de las escritoras fundamentales en las letras mexicanas contemporáneas.

"Oft taten wir nichts anderes als schauen. Zu schauen gab es immer etwas." Während der "Optionszeit" verließen viele Südtiroler Familien ihre Heimat, um in eigens errichteten Wohneinheiten in Österreich und Deutschland ein neues Zuhause zu finden. Margit Weiß wuchs in den Sechziger- und Siebzigerjahren in einer solchen Südtirolersiedlung auf. Mit den Augen eines Kindes betrachtet sie den damaligen Alltag und die illustren Persönlichkeiten in der Siedlung: Da gibt es den blumenpflückenden Herrn Maier, die Fani-Tant mit ihren Liebschaften oder den geliebten Großvater Carlo.

In 1959, at the age of 21, Max Starkloff was in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. His doctors doubted he would live longer than a few days, and, if he survived, the hope for his quality of life would be minimal. How did this young man with barely a high school education become the leader of a powerful disability rights movement and the founder of the Starkloff Disability Institute? This is his remarkable story.

This book chronicles my journey with the Holy Spirit. In my writings, I share my testimonies and lessons I learned as a flight attendant while allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me. There are funny stories about people being a little bit coo coo on the airplane, and there are touching stories of how God led me to witness miracles through his love for his people.

The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish holidays: Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. In Jim Weiss's telling, heroes and villains spring to life with understandable motives. People of all faiths will love this fascinating recording...perfect family entertainment!

A chronicle of the experiences of Sigmund Weiss as a teenager trying to survive during the turbulence of Hitler’s mad aggression towards Poland and the Jews. A story about an escape that was near impossible and totally unlikely without luck, courage, and miracles all happening together.

Are you ready to renew your relationship? Would you like to dissolve resentments and create the closeness you long for with your life partner? Being Happy Together: What to Do to Keep Love Alive shows you how to focus on what's right in your relationship and what you and your partner want to create together.

In Ibis Beneath the Mesa, archaeogeneticist Dr. Miles Harrison, computer scientist Lucia Miravillas, and zoologist John King are invited by billionaire Calvert Pope to explore the enigmatic underground Ibis research facility in New Mexico. There, they encounter revolutionary technologies and extraterrestrial beings who have been interacting with humanity throughout history.

In a chillingly masterful work by Thomas Weiss, Jr., Frozen Reich: Antarctica's Hidden Menace, an astonishing secret surfaces from deep within the icy plains of Antarctica. A duo of scientists, pushing the boundaries of the known world, stumble upon a hidden warm oasis, teeming with life and thriving amidst the desolate, frozen wilderness.

In his first book, The Billion Dollar Mistake, author Stephen L. Weiss showcased the biggest blunders of some of the world's legendary investors which lost them billions of dollars on a single investment. Incredibly, the mistakes they made were the same mistakes made by everyday investors but for the magnitude of the loss.

In this story from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, "It ain't over 'til it's over" - or, "The opera isn't over until the fat frog sinks." Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, the team that brought us The Hidden Feast and Noodlehead Stories, put their noodles together to bring us this delightful tale of exploration and perseverance.

Pirates! Buried Treasure! Loyal friends and treacherous villains! Here is Robert Louis Stevenson's immortal adventure, as told by Jim Weiss, with all its vivid characters. Set sail for an unforgettable voyage filled with pirates, backstabbing villains, and, of course, buried treasure! The plot twists and narrow escapes will have you on the edge of your seat.

Ein kalter Sturm fegt über Sylt, und wer schuldig ist, wird sterben ... Der lang ersehnte Kurzurlaub von Kommissarin Liv Lammers endet abrupt, als in der Mörderkuhle bei Tinnum ein Toter gefunden wird. "Schuldig" steht mit schwarzem Nagellack auf seiner Haut. Das Opfer: ein Rocker. Liv und ihre Kollegen von der Flensburger Mordkommission denken zunächst an eine Vergeltungsaktion. Doch bald gibt es einen zweiten Mordanschlag auf einen jungen Mann, der als Freiwilliger für eine Meeresschutz-Organisation arbeitet. Die Handschrift des Täters ist dieselbe.

Untamed Waters: The Golden Age of Piracy is a captivating and thoroughly researched exploration of history's most notorious era, delving into the thrilling world of pirates and their daring exploits on the high seas. From the sun-kissed shores of the Caribbean to the treacherous waters of the Indian Ocean, this book unravels the motivations behind piracy and its impact on global trade and politics. With meticulous citations, it serves as both an engaging listen for history enthusiasts and a valuable academic resource.

Nach Ende des Krieges herrscht in Deutschland Schweigen, das Grauen der Konzentrationslager ist ein unbequemes Thema...

Three of the most popular mysteries of all time in one audiobook. Includes stories of Sherlock Holmes, Father Brown, and Edgar Allan Poe's detective Auguste Dupin. Adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss.

COVID-19 has much of the world adjusting to a new reality: sheltered at and communicating from home. Although many of us have lived through other historic disruptions, our college students have no comparable point of reference. They were barely walking on 9/11 and learning to ride two-wheelers when the economy collapsed in 2008. So, it’s not surprising that our students are reaching out for help, and not just with the coursework they’re struggling to complete remotely. They’re asking us for advice on household financial matters that directly impact their lives. It is with all that in ...