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There came an elastic aftershock of creaks and groans and then, softly softly, a chinking shower of rubbled cement. Leaves calmed and trunks stood serene. Where, not a minute before, there had been a suburb, there was now only woodland standing amid ruins. There is no warning. No chance to prepare. They arrive in the night: thundering up through the ground, transforming streets and towns into shadowy forest. Buildings are destroyed.

📖 The Black Book of Human Influence Dark Psychology for the Manipulated and the Mastermind By Carl Lee Shaw You weren’t broken. You were chosen. They saw your empathy as a weakness. They mirrored your soul, then rewired your reality. They didn’t take control—they convinced you to hand it over. This book is your weapon. Inside The Black Book of Human Influence, you’ll uncover the darkest tools of emotional manipulation—used by narcissists, cult leaders, seducers, and psychological predators. With clinical precision and gut-punch case studies, this guide exposes: 🧠 The ...

The long war is over, and Ingrid Barrøy leaves the island that bears her name to search for the father of her child. Alexander, the Russian captive who survived the sinking of prisoner ship the Rigel and found himself in Ingrid's arms, made an attempt to cross the mountains to Sweden. Ingrid will follow in his footsteps, carrying her babe in arms, the child's dark eyes the only proof that she ever knew him. Along the way, Ingrid's will encounter collaborators, partisans, refugees, deserters, slaves, and sinners, in a country that still bears the scars of defeat and occupation.

Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is the fascinating tale of Henry Higgins, a professor of speech and phonetics who takes on the task of teaching Eliza Doolittle, a lower-class flower seller, how to "act like a lady".

Businesses rise, fall, or stall based on their level of leadership. Businesses that invest the time, energy, and resources to develop leaders enjoy a competitive edge—and by developing leaders who can develop other leaders, unleash the power of rapid and sustainable growth. By developing people with the skills to put team members and customers in the best position to succeed, they ensure their own success.

With Saint Joan, George Bernard Shaw reached the height of his fame as a dramatist. Fascinated by the story of Joan of Arc but unhappy with "the whitewash which disfigures her beyond recognition," he presents a realistic Joan at war not just with British invaders but with realpolitik. This is a masterpiece of the theater of ideas, presented in the most eloquent, vital, human, and moving terms.

Auden Glaser è perennemente la nuova arrivata. Con una madre che salta da un fidanzato all’altro e da una città all’altra, è stata costretta a seguirla ovunque. Ora che ha compiuto diciotto anni, spera che questa sia l’ultima città in cui si trasferisce. Vuole solo diplomarsi, trovare un lavoro e un appartamento. Poi incontra Ryker. Ryker Holden è il tipico ragazzo ricco. È il figlio di facoltosi baroni del petrolio. Con genitori che preferirebbero girovagare per l’Europa piuttosto che fare i genitori, viene lasciato solo fin troppo spesso. Poi incontra Auden e percepisce in ...

She was born to shatter walls. The daughter of the Duke of Sutherland, Ian Stanford, Lady Jacqueline, has resigned herself to a life alone. Refusing to kowtow to standards set by the ton, Jacqueline wishes to focus her attentions on running her father’s cargo shipping business. Her father raised her to be fearless and curious, athletic and intelligent. Jacqueline can’t bring herself to marry a man who doesn’t accept her as the hoyden she is. He was raised to keep his feelings hidden, to maintain total control and never let anyone affect him.

In mid-century Minsk, a hungry girl with nothing to lose discovers a chessboard—and a way to survive. Anya Volkova rises from back alleys and cramped rooms into the bright, merciless world of chess, where every win is watched, every mistake is punished, and being a girl is its own kind of target. As her reputation grows, so do the forces inside her: obsession, loneliness, and a private hunger she can’t always control. From frostbitten parks to international tournaments, The Queen of Minsk is a psychological story of ambition, addiction, and the quiet war between self-destruction and ...

This duet of steamy dragon shifter goodness includes the first two books in the Dragon Kings of Fire and Ice series.

I slept with my billionaire nemesis in a roadside motel. Now he might be the reason my company is burning to the ground. Logan Barrett is the COO of the tech empire I’m contracted to save. Brilliant. Arrogant. Always two steps ahead—especially when it comes to pissing me off. Every time he opens his mouth, my Queens accent slips and my blood pressure spikes. He calls my work “art,” but somehow still makes me feel like a liability. Then a storm traps us. A panic attack cracks his perfect armor. And one reckless night makes everything between us… messy. We agree it meant nothing. ...

From the sage-scented breeze of the Pacific slopes to the crowded streets of New York City is a far cry, and from the saddle of a wild mustang to the terrace of a penthouse is a big jump, but Broncho Charlie Miller made that jump. The first time I met him was on a summer’s night in 1932. Captain Edwin Deming, whose paintings have immortalized the North American Indian, brought him to my home. It was a memorable evening. Captain Deming, a gracious gentleman in his seventies; William (“Daddy”) Jackson of Oregon trail fame, ninety-one years young; Broncho Charlie, last of the Pony ...

Three women. Three lives under surveillance. Three chilling stories where being watched is only the beginning. The Watcher Collection pulls readers into neighborhoods that are too perfect, online fame that spirals into public destruction, and hometown memories that refuse to stay buried. As paranoia grows and hidden agendas surface, each woman must confront the terrifying realization that someone has been watching her far longer—and far more closely—than she ever imagined. Twisting through obsession, manipulation, and shocking betrayals, these psychological thrillers deliver relentless ...

For readers of Karen Russell, Maggie Shipstead, and Eowyn Ivey, an exuberant, highly imaginative epic about a family that settles, against all odds, in the far reaches of the Arctic and the unexpected industry that keeps them afloat for generations. In the far reaches of the Territory of the...

Having been kidnapped by Galen, the gorgeous future Alpha of the Long Claw pack, her situation does a rapid three-sixty; and she finds a home and a place among the wolves who were once her enemies. But there’s no rest for the wicked, it seems, and soon the disturbing presence of demons is felt in town and chaos unfolds at every turn. The demons’ dark influence is sending witches mad, and their paranormal world is in danger of being exposed.

Follow the gentlemen of the Tenet Club–an elusive group of noblemen that investigates crimes committed by the nobility–on a rousing journey of romance, laughter, suspense, and a guaranteed happily ever-after. Lord Daniel Winston, Sixth Earl of Roxminister, was nearly killed by his unhinged first wife. If the rumors are true, Lady Kate Darrington is a candidate for Bedlam. Self-preservation warns him to distance himself from the quirky but alluring lady. His curious mind has other ideas. If what she claims is true, her life is in danger. Lady Kate Darrington suspects that her stepmother ...

Build a YouTube Channel That Lasts, Grows, and Changes Lives — Without Burning Out or Selling Out. If you're tired of quick hacks, empty promises, and gurus selling shortcuts to nowhere, this book is your real blueprint. YouTube Empire is the brutally honest guide to building a channel — and a legacy — that survives trends, beats burnout, and outlasts algorithms. Written for serious creators who want more than just views, this book will teach you how to: ✅ Hook viewers emotionally in the first 10 seconds ✅ Create videos that transform lives — not just entertain for five minutes ...

I slept with my billionaire boss and now I’m pregnant. And that’s not even the craziest part. I should’ve known Jimmy Novak was trouble the moment I ran into him. Coffee soaked his suit, and his attitude hit harder than the caffeine. He’s my new boss, the grumpiest billionaire in music, and completely off-limits. So why do I say yes when he offers me a deal that could save my career, if I survive working under him? We lock ourselves in his private studio and everything changes. One impulsive night. One broken rule. Now I’m waking up in silk sheets, humming his song, and hiding the...

The first night I met Parker Cole, he insulted me within five minutes of opening his gorgeous mouth. Between the banter and nicknames thrown at each other, a spark ignited that lingered well beyond that evening. Our next encounter was a night full of masked pleasure and fun, with no expectations. Well, maybe one… for him to stop being such a jerk. Now, much to his disapproval, he's my new boss. As time passes, his presumably impenetrable walls start crumbling, and suddenly, two people who can barely stand each other find their lives tangling in every way imaginable.

Modern parallels abound in the plight of Cambridge-educated mathematics wiz Vivie Warren, who discovers that her comfortable upbringing was financed in unspeakable ways. George Bernard Shaw pits a clever heroine against a memorable gallery of rogues in this superbly intelligent (and still shocking) comedy, banned for eight years from the English stage.