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Lo Gunderson feels trapped in her small midwestern hometown until she sees an ad for a free car in the local paper. To maintain her staunch anticapitalist values, she refuses to spend money on what she can find for free, so this car is the perfect ticket out of the town. Though it doesn’t cost any money, it still comes with a price. Blanche Peterson is dying and asks for a single favor—that Lo track down her estranged son, whom Blanche hasn’t seen in over a decade. But before she can decide whether to fulfill Blanche’s dying wish, she needs to get the car started.

Former BBC Central European correspondent Misha Glenny investigates the borders, stories and people of nine countries worldwide and asks how they acquired the shape and character they have today. Aided by a wealth of expert contributors, he discovers the geographical quirks, Game of Thrones-style battles and history-changing personalities that have defined each nation - busting some persistent myths and stereotypes along the way.

Today millions of people all around the world frequently overwork themselves to the point of physical and emotional exhaustion. The dark circles underneath our eyes, incessant scrolling, and the constant malaise we feel are now impossible to ignore. But why does burnout really happen, and how can we prevent it?

Nochevieja de 1999, un joven Vladímir Putin aparece en las televisiones rusas: incómodo, cohibido...y declarado nuevo presidente. Dos décadas más tarde, aún conserva el poder, pero ahora es un hombre desacomplejado que se desenvuelve a la perfección en la escena mundial. ¿Cómo es que un burócrata de la KGB, un rostro hasta entonces desconocido, se ha convertido en una de las figuras más dominantes del panorama político del siglo XXI?

Misha Glenny's groundbreaking study of global organized crime is now the inspiration for an eight-part AMC crime drama starring James Norton (War and Peace), Juliet Rylance, and David Strathairn. In this fearless and wholly authoritative investigation of the seemingly insatiable demand for illegal wares, veteran reporter Glenny travels across five continents to speak with participants from every level of the global underworld. What follows is a groundbreaking, propulsive look at an unprecedented phenomenon from a savvy, street-wise guide.

The benefits of living in a digital, globalised society are enormous; so too are the dangers. The world has become a law enforcer’s nightmare and every criminal’s dream. We bank online, shop online, date, learn, work and live online. But have the institutions that keep us safe on the streets learned to protect us in the burgeoning digital world? Have we become complacent about our personal security – sharing our thoughts, beliefs and the details of our daily lives with anyone who cares to relieve us of them?

Selina King has been humiliated by the Vipers. Forced to undergo an embarrassing initiation in order to help save her bar, Selina is trying to repair her pride by burying herself in work. Try as she might, she can’t stay mad at the Vipers when they come back. She lays down the law to them and gains some respect. It soon becomes apparent that someone is out to get the Vipers. Their families are suffering and they have lost valued members. Despite being mad at Darrell and the rest of them, Selina reluctantly agrees to help.

His name was Antonio, but they would call him Nem. From the infamous favela of Rocinha in Rio, he was a hardworking young father forced to make a decision that would turn his world upside down. Nemesis is the story of an ordinary man who became the king of the largest slum in Rio, the head of a drug cartel and perhaps Brazil’s most wanted criminal. A man who tried to bring welfare and justice to a playground of gang culture and destitution while everyone around him drew guns and partied.

The crypto bubble burst in 2018 and the dust has settled. Fortunes have been made and lost overnight, but a new industry has been forged. Bitcoin has survived 10 years and thousands of people around the world are working hard to create a new, decentralized economy. The Wild West isn't as wild, but we’re still in new territory. From bounties to avatars that earn you tokens, Bullish on Bitcoin outlines dozens of strategies to trade, invest, create, and explore the new decentralized economy.

The use of magic in the sovereign city of Dracoheim is regulated by the Lord Mayor's Committee for Public Safety. From the licensing of magi, to the health and safety requirements for magical manufacturing, to the import and export of goods to the Realms of Nightmare, dedicated civil servants ensure that the metropolitan area stays safe from magical mayhem.

Endlich Urlaub. Mein Sohn ist im Sommercamp. Meine Sorgen sind in der Stadt zurückgeblieben. Jetzt kann ich mich einfach zurücklehnen, entspannen und … in einen hitzigen Streit mit meinem Airbnb-Gastgeber geraten? Apropos Hitze: Steigt mir die Sonne Floridas zu Kopf – oder ist es der umwerfend schöne Mann vor mir? Meine Freunde haben gesagt, ich bräuchte etwas Vitamin D. Aber mein Leben ist kompliziert, und keine noch so abenteuerliche Schatzsuche, kein Knutschen und keine Gespräche am Meer können mich davon überzeugen, dass unsere Strandaffäre von Dauer sein könnte.

A riveting, original and comprehensive account of international crime and a brilliant critique of globalisation's dark side. When an appalling and seemingly inexplicable murder shattered the peace of a quiet English suburban street it revealed the extent to which organised crime has now seeped into our lives, often without our knowledge. In his groundbreaking book Misha Glenny takes us on a journey through the new world of international organised crime, from gun runners in Ukraine to money launderers in Dubai, by way of drug syndicates in Canada and cyber criminals in Brazil.

Shelby Parker is one of 19 polar bear shifters living in the small town and the only one of marriageable age. That hasn’t bothered her too much as she’s been busy guiding hunters and the like and trying to contain the town’s secret. When Travis Stephenson, a biologist known for his work with bears, decides to come to town to study the inland polar bears, everyone is a little on edge. Why now? What is he trying to find out?

The Pied Piper is back and Andrew Brush is out for blood. Desperate to lead the manhunt to find the mysterious and elusive Pied Piper, he is quickly sidetracked as the FBI sends him to Antarctica to investigate several missing persons cases involving employees at McMurdo Station. With his hand-selected team in tow, he begins peeling back the layers of what first appears to be a standard series of abductions, while also dealing with the residual effects of the emotional trauma he experienced while battling El Diablo.

Born into an already-powerful family, Gideon Marquand is a special kind of witch. The most recent in a long line of super-witches, he is the first in over 200 years to emerge possessing unlimited stores of magic. He is hunted - driven into hiding until the day when he can finally reclaim his rightful place among his family.

Shelby Parker and Travis Stephenson have stumbled upon a sinister plot by another disgruntled shifter that, if allowed to come to fruition, will forever change the shifters’ lives. The sparks are flying, but not only between the two people. When Shelby becomes the focus of an evil shifter - one who desperately needs her blood to finish his black magic - her safety becomes Travis’ number one priority.

Dreams are something we all have, as individuals, adults, children as well as the entire Human race. However, the context and symbolism of the dream can sometimes leave the dreamer puzzled or even a bit confused. As some try to reduce the dream into interpret its complexity with their natural mind. The problem some have with interpreting their own dream is that they digest the dream as a whole and interpret its meaning based off of emotions, feelings, actual life experiences, comparing and contrasting literal or natural symbols. Although dreaming is common, every dream contains an uncommon ...

Most people go into their first Vipassana retreat blind. But if you were going into the jungle, wouldn't you want a map? I know that I would. If you're considering your first Vipassana retreat (in particular, in the Goenka tradition), look no further than this short guide. I've been on multiple silent retreats, in this tradition and others, and teach meditation in Japan. I decided to write everything I wish I had known before attending. This guide is a simple, no-BS roadmap to help you prepare, understand the practice, and dispel common misconceptions. All in plain English. Inside, you'll ...

It wanders through space in fiery temperatures that make Hades look like a vacation spot by comparison. The first planet in our Solar System that races around the Sun once every 88 days. Named after the Roman god of commerce, eloquence, messages, travelers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves, he also serves as the guide of souls to the underworld. These, then, are the tales of Mercury.

Catskinner's Book is a science fiction/urban fantasy audiobook set in a surreal world unlike any that you have seen before. James Ozryck has a monster in his head. All of his life the entity that he calls Catskinner has made him a fugitive, afraid to get too close to anyone, afraid to stay in one place for too long. Catskinner kills, without compassion and without warning, and is very good at it.