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A homeland security agent is found dead. Shocking evidence reveals the cause of death is the simultaneous collapse of the man's blood vessels. When a second body sharing the same gruesome symptoms is found, the hunt is on for a frightening new kind of killer. A vicious assault on his leading genetics researcher puts Dr. Ronni Saar, the CEO of Double N, and his friend Gadi, a former military police investigator, on the trail of a sophisticated killer. The deeper Gadi digs, and the more he learns, the more dangerous the terrain becomes.

When Santo’s father left their tiny town in Italy for America, he made Santo promise to keep their family together until he has enough money to bring the rest of them to the US. It takes a few years, but Mama finally gets word that their family can join Papa. Santo couldn’t be more excited to go to America—and to see his father again. However, Santo gets separated from his mother and siblings at Ellis Island, and he is left to fend for himself on the mean streets of Manhattan. Santo doesn’t speak English, he doesn’t know anyone, and he has nowhere to go. He has no money and no help.

Newbery Medalist Avi carves an imaginative story full of suspense and surprises. For the animals of Central Park, life turns upside down when Big Daddy Duds and his gang of rats move uptown and take over the park. The mayor of Central Park, a squirrel named Oscar Westerwit, is determined to give the park back to its rightful owners - the squirrels, rabbits, and moles. Mark Nilson’s lively narration brings to life the critters of Central Park in 1900. Other Avi books include Crispin and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.

In 2017, Avi Loeb, Chair of Harvard's Astronomy Department, went public with a theory that shook the scientific community - our solar system has been visited by advanced alien technology. His provocative and persuasive argument (and internationally bestselling book Extraterrestrial) has opened thousands of minds to the existence of intelligent life beyond Earth. This book tackles the huge question of what happens next?

In an era where AI doesn’t just assist but interacts, learns, and collaborates, trust is no longer a one-way street. It’s now the new currency of power and relevance, reshaping how we connect across all levels: human to human, human to AI, and AI to AI. Mastering this multidirectional trust will unlock the jobs of the future and determine who thrives as traditional boundaries dissolve and influence is redefined.

While young adults listen to this thrilling historical adventure, they’ll also gain fascinating insights into the historical and political complications of Prohibition. Set in the 1930s, it is the story of an Irish-American boy who concocts a dangerous plan to bust the liquor smugglers who are terrorizing his island home.

In the darkest corners of the cosmos, a cursed ship, known as the Ghost Ship, sails through the endless void. Its spectral crew, damned souls seeking vengeance, hunts malevolent beings in a ceaseless cycle of darkness and retribution. Led by the enigmatic Captain Eldrith, they pursue their haunting mission across the cosmos, leaving behind a trail of eerie legends and whispered tales.

Guided by premonitions and a fateful car ride, a burned-out retail worker stumbles into the grand exit from womanhood. Meanwhile, in a galaxy not so far away, an alien prince goes rogue with his sentient spaceship, seeking purpose in the great glimmering void. As the two of them come together in a fusion of body and mind, they must reckon with their assigned identities.

Welcome to the Built in Georgia Podcast — where we shine a light on the dreamers, doers, and difference-makers building amazing things right here in the Peach State. Each episode dives into the real, inspiring stories of Georgia-based businesses — how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, and what keeps them going. Whether it’s a local coffee shop turning heads or a manufacturing company making waves or tech startup shaking things up, we’re all about celebrating the grit, creativity, and community spirit that make Georgia such a special place to grow something great.

Next tells the story of 13 inspiring innovators around the world who are already tackling these challenges and transforming our species. Call it Humanity 2.0. Every individual and venture featured in Next is having an outsized impact on human history. Their stories show what the future might look like. But most of all, they will give listeners hope.

Dark Frequencies: A Collection of Short Stories presents three chilling and interconnected short stories that will plunge you into worlds, where reality blurs and the ordinary collides with the extraordinary. In the first story, delve into the past as a curious office aide stumbles upon a sinister radio broadcast hidden within a historic institution. Uncovering long-buried secrets leads to a nightmarish web of conspiracy and malevolence.

In the tumultuous journey of adolescence, anxiety and stress can often feel like insurmountable obstacles. But there is hope, and there is help. "Combating Anxiety for Teens 101: A Parent's Guide - Overcoming Social and Personal Anxiety and Stress" is a compassionate and comprehensive guidebook designed to illuminate the path toward mental well-being for teenagers and their families.

It’s springtime at South Orange Middle School. Pete Saltz is in love with Anabelle, a girl in his eighth grade class, and she likes him, too. But they’re both so shy, they won’t even look at each other, much less show their feelings. It will take more than chance to get them together. Fortunately, Ed Sitrow, another eighth grader, has a master plan. He’ll cast Pete and Anabelle in the lead roles of a school production of Romeo and Juliet. Then they will have to kiss each other in the last act. Soon the whole school is looking forward to the play - and the big scene.

Even some of the most generally accepted realities of life, such as society, religion, family, politics, success and failure, are all, at the end of the day, just ideas. If there is anything real to life, it emanates from within us. Growing up is simply a process of discovering how much of what we call life is shaped by our own unique individuality. In “The Silent Path”, enlightened teacher Avi gives us a hard-hitting message of finding our own individual path to freedom. He strips life down to its bare essentials, providing a systematic and scientific approach to self-transformation. ...

Step into a world beyond time, where the verses of Rumi dance in eternal silence, revealing the essence of a mystical vision that has captivated our imagination for over seven centuries. Hidden within the words of this wise Persian sage, you'll find a priceless treasure trove of wisdom that transcends all cultural and religious boundaries to open a playful path to self-discovery. In this enchanting, witty and thought-provoking interpretation of Rumi's poetic verses, enlightened teacher Avi uncovers a hidden path to joy and contentment - the path of love. Prepare to be captivated by the ...

Chile, 1973: The Human Solutions team (a detective, a psychologist, and an actor) work together to engineer social situations to help their clients with anything they might need - until a case leaves one of them tangled in a cult run by an ex-Nazi with torturous ties to the Pinochet dictatorship.

Eve is haunted by her dead cats, Willie is not content to turn a blind eye to suffering, and Maria carries on lengthy conversations with a silent caller. Theirs are the odd, but strangely realistic stories you will find in this collection. Avi’s stories address real concerns in a way young people can relate to. Always entertaining, they broach difficult topics like divorce, teenage runaways, adolescent cruelty, and homelessness.

In a world where humans and Reptilians coexist, a fragile alliance shatters, leading to war and despair. Dr. Elara Morgan, a diplomat burdened by her past, embarks on a quest for redemption. Amidst treacherous secrets, radical factions, and painful reckonings, she strives to heal the rift and confront the shadows of atonement. Echoes of Destiny is an epic tale of reconciliation, forgiveness, and the enduring quest for peace in a world scarred by conflict.

The South Orange River (S.O.R.) Middle School is famous for its winning sports teams. That is, until the seventh grade soccer squad comes along. Led by Ed Sitrow, who has never played soccer before, this amazing team of non-jocks sets new lows in team spirit and new highs in scoring - for the other team. When they lose their first game 32-0, they’re ready to call it quits. But the teachers insist that the team keep playing through the entire soccer season.

The Upside of Uncertainty, hosted by breathwork facilitator Avi Greenberg, explores the transformative power of embracing the unknown. After leaving the corporate ladder to step into his own uncertainty and build a more meaningful life, Avi now sits down with high achievers from all walks of life to uncover how uncertainty became their greatest advantage. From entrepreneurs to athletes, artists to innovators, each guest shares how leaning into the unknown helped them reach the top of their field and become the best version of themselves. Tune in to discover how uncertainty isn’t something to...