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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.

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.

Making It Big in Japan is your ultimate guide to living, working, and playing in Japan. The information you get about Japan from reading articles online in English only scratches the surface. Like an outdated textbook, the advice seems to be stuck in the 1980s without reflecting the real pace of change in Japan. There is a need for more clarity and explanations of information that is often only available in Japanese. To fill this gap, I have interviewed the people who influenced me, served as role models, or offered valuable perspectives along my seven-year journey in Japan.

A Complete Billionaire Boss Romance Packed with Passion, Power, and Second Chances One arrogant billionaire boss. One ambitious woman. A game of power, passion, and love. Graham Anderson is a ruthless billionaire CEO—powerful, confident, and always in control. Ella is his ambitious intern, determined to build her own career. From the moment they meet, an undeniable attraction pulls them together, but workplace romance comes with risks. What starts as a dangerous game of power and desire soon turns into something deeper. When Graham walks away to protect them both, he believes it is the ...

Basil Stark isn’t the man he once was. A reformed pirate and private detective, he walks the line between criminal and hero, living in the corners of what was once the island of Neverland, its magic slowly fading into the new world of the 1950s. But when a routine missing-persons case turns into a murder investigation, Basil finds himself pulled into a tale of organized crime, murder, unstitched shadows and dangerous espionage. With only a handful of fellow outcasts and a stubborn determination to bring a killer to justice, will he survive the many people who want him dead?

When Lindsay Donnelly comes to Aiden desperate to save her unborn baby, he can't turn her away. He, better than anyone, knows what lengths evil will go to in its quest for power. Together, they'll face off against the dark magic of her late husband's family. And when the unthinkable happens, Aiden will delve into magic more powerful than he's ever used to save an innocent child - a child he's already come to love. If only his feelings for its beautiful, strong, independent mother were so easy to come to terms with.

She braved war, magic, and temptation to find him—now, can love survive the truth? Isabella’s heart was torn between three powerful fae men—each encounter, each kiss etched into her soul like ancient runes of passion and regret. After a long and perilous journey through enchanted forests, rival kingdoms, and magical battles, she finally stands face-to-face with Thunder—the fae prince who was once her husband… and the one who vanished without a word. But Thunder’s return raises more questions than answers. Where has he been all this time? Why did he leave her behind? And can a ...

No dia 31 de dezembro de 1999, um jovem Vladimir Putin apareceu desajeitado e constrangido nas telas da TV russa... como novo presidente. Duas décadas depois, Putin continua no poder, exalando confiança e muito à vontade no cenário mundial. Como um burocrata desconhecido da KGB conseguiu se tornar uma das figuras mais dominantes da política do século 21?

The Rusty Spur Saloon has seen better days. Its owner, Selina King, promised her father on his deathbed that she would keep it open and make it a success. A slowing economy has made it an almost impossible promise to keep. She is on the brink of having to close the Spur when the Vipers, a local motorcycle club, come to her rescue - sort of. Darrell Cox is the newest full-patched member of the Vipers who piques Selina’s interest and desire. When they arrive at the Rusty Spur, he has no idea that he will find a beautiful woman who will challenge him and put a crack in his hard heart.

A Steamy Billionaire Boss Romance Filled with Passion, Power, and Forbidden Love Graham Anderson is a powerful billionaire CEO—wealthy, confident, and always in control. Business is his world, and emotions have no place in it. But when Ella, a brilliant and ambitious intern, steps into his office, everything changes. She is young, determined, and completely off-limits. Yet, the attraction between them is undeniable. As their forbidden office romance intensifies, Graham struggles to keep his emotions in check, while Ella faces the challenge of falling for a man who plays by his own rules. ...

Honey Hyman (do not call her "hon") is all leather, piercings, and tattoos. And yes, she may be just a tad deal-obsessed, but who isn't? It’s not like her using coupons is stealing from anyone...unless, of course, those coupons are the fakes she created to help her elderly neighbors afford groceries from the Munch & Crunch, the uber-expensive supermarket that's replaced their local grocery store.

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.

Four stories. One heart. A destiny forged in fire. A human woman with forgotten power. Three fae men who shape her fate. One eternal love that refuses to die. When Isabella is swept into the magical realm of the fae, she discovers not only a hidden world of enchantment and danger—but also the truth of her bloodline. The fire of the Salamander clan burns within her, and the weight of two realms rests on her shoulders. But even greater than destiny is the pull of the heart… First came Thunder, the powerful fae prince who claimed her as his wife—and then vanished without explanation. ...

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.

What image does Venus draw to your mind? A great planetary body of deadly gases neighboring Earth, existing as its own world, mysterious and alluring? Or an image of a more fantastical nature, such as the jungles described by Edgar Rice Burroughs? Or do you think, perhaps, of a goddess who holds power and beauty beyond measure, whose name, throughout the ages, has been synonymous with love? Within this book, you will find tales of wonder, some of space, some of the heart, some that follow in the footsteps of the goddess herself.

The true story of Aisha Kay Baca who passed away on September 26, 2024, from an accidental fentanyl overdose at the age of twenty. This books depicts her struggles with mental health, drug addiction, and the murder of her sister's boyfriend. Aisha was a light in this world and was able to share it with many. Listen to this book to experience the miracles and tender mercies her family has been able to witness as they deal with her tragic and untimely death.

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?

Unerwartet Erbin zu werden, hätte alle meine Probleme beseitigen sollen, aber stattdessen habe ich drei neue, riesige: zwei riesige Schildkröten und einen schlanken, gemeinen, zweihundert Pfund schweren Hockeyspieler namens Mason. Er ist ebenso heiß wie unausstehlich und hätte einen guten Wikinger abgegeben, wenn er nicht im falschen Jahrhundert geboren worden wäre. Er will mein Hockeyteam kaufen, akzeptiert kein Nein als Antwort und ist bereit, alles zu tun, um seinen Willen durchzusetzen – egal, wie schmutzig er spielen muss.

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 ...

Sonja is ready to get on with her life. She's over 40 now, and the Swedish crime novels she translates are losing their fascination. She sees a masseuse, tries to reconnect with her sister, and is finally learning to drive. But under the overbearing gaze of her driving instructor, Sonja is unable to shift gears for herself. Sonja hoped her move to Copenhagen years ago would have left rural Jutland in the rearview mirror. Yet she keeps remembering the dramatic landscapes of her childhood - the endless sky, the whooper swans, the rye fields - and longs to go back.