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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.

Daisy Ellery is back to doing what she does best: making pies and killing guys. And it’s about to get more dangerous than ever. Daisy knows the statistic—domestic violence perpetrated by cops is rampant. It was only a matter of time before she was called in to help. But when this request arrives in her inbox, it isn’t accompanied by the required referral and that makes Daisy nervous. Is this really a woman trapped in a violent relationship, or is it a shady cop trying to uncover Daisy’s murdery side hustle?

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.

An Opposites-Attract Later-in-Life Romance About Healing, Unexpected Love, and New Beginnings Betty Smith has always been a bright, full-figured woman with a heart full of optimism. She built a life with her beloved husband, cherishing over 30 years together. But when grief unexpectedly shatters her world, Betty finds herself facing an uncertain future—alone, struggling, and starting over. Determined to regain control of her life, she takes a job as a bus driver. One day, at the door of her bus, she meets Bjorn Andersson, a renowned architect who seems to be her complete opposite. ...

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?

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marissa Spencer's world has been turned upside down since waking up one morning with magical powers. She has no idea where they came from, and controlling them has not been easy. With the help of her sexy PI boss, Jack Slade, whom Marissa has always had a crush on, she will have to fight a battle for power that began before she was born. Along the way, she'll discover a family she didn't know she had, an inheritance she may not want, a strength she never knew was within her, and a love she'd only dreamed of.

Author Misha Bleymaier-Farrish believes that the ability to set goals and achieve them isn’t a unique talent reserved for the few; it’s a skill already existing within each of us, but may need to be grown or developed. In this book, you’ll gain tips and tools for developing each of the six attributes in yourself, and guidance for how to apply the GSD Factor in your own life.

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.

Welcome back to Bear Creek, Alaska. Travis has conquered the evil shifter, Malcolm. But now a new and more pressing danger has arisen. Shelby has lost her memory! Join Travis and Shelby as they try to figure out how to get past this last hurdle before they can become true mates. Will Travis lose his own identity by trying to unlock hers? Find out in the third and final installment of Travis and Shelby’s story where overcoming obstacles will mean either they live happily ever after or they will die trying to overcome the dark magic.

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.

In "Nemesis" si intrecciano quattro storie. La storia di Antonio Francisco Bonfim Lopes, giovane brasiliano onesto, gran lavoratore e padre premuroso, che, per pagare le cure della sua bambina affetta da una rara malattia, non riesce a trovare altra via se non quella del mondo della droga, dove diventa Nem, boss dei boss di Rocinha, e infine l'uomo più ricercato di tutto il Brasile.

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.