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Isaac Crawley has just returned home from London and is obsessed with the Jekyll and Hyde play, which has opened at Macauley's Theater in Louisville, Kentucky. On the fourth night of the show, a body is found on the riverbank, butchered like Jack the Ripper's first victim. The police set their sights on Issac, who has recently developed an opium habit, a propensity for blackouts, and noticeable changes in behavior. Since Isaac was in London during the horrific killing spree, they think he may be the Ripper himself.

Do you want to learn how the bloodiest military conflict of all time began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allies? Learn about the 50 most important events of World War II, from the very beginning to the fall of the Axis Powers. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever.

The most romantic literary lovers in history: Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. Oliver Mellors and Constance Chatterley. Marie Shabata and Emil Bergson. Now, all three of their classic stories are collected in one volume.

For over 400 years, the Corvus Brotherhood has been plotting for vengeance. As their plans near completion, the brotherhood is, somehow, connected with: a spring-heeled tiger, a condemned murder suspect about to be hanged, the deathly communications of a society spiritualist, and even Mycroft's sudden disappearance.

An Off-White Christmas features a dozen stories all set on or around Christmas, though, with little to no clear religious emphasis. Instead, these stories explore life changes and choices and chaos in times of heightened drama, when family and friends and life partners merge to form cohesive units, happy or otherwise. The stories range from a gambling spree in Las Vegas to a caravan traveling to Baraboo; from a teepee hotel in Kentucky to a retro movie theatre in Arizona; from a jolly Santa lookalike to a frustrated Dickensian actor; from students to retirees.

Unearth the mystery of the Mayflower Court flats, and play find-the-lady at the murky, yet majestic, manor house.

After an unexpected divorce, Marla Goldberg yearns to believe “someday is now” and pursue her dream of being an actress in Chicago. But how can she quit her frustrating radio station account executive job when she’s only booking work as an extra?

Just as the steam engine and the railroads were the cog of the Industrial Revolution, blockchain is the cog in the next Internet revolution and that time is now! Be part of the next advancement of technology that's not mainstream yet. The blockchain revolution is here! Learn everything you need to know about blockchain and how you can get involve in the next digital ecosystem.

The life of deadly Russian slayer, Trace, has always revolved around death and preventing humankind from learning about the legendary creatures of the night. But now his position as a Watcher has become a prison, and dealing death for the Nation isn't as prestigious as he once believed it to be. College dropout Bessina Darrow has witnessed things she isn't permitted to see, a simple case of wrong place at the wrong time puts her life in danger. When Bessina becomes his mark, Trace is prepared to eliminate her.

Before he can be seen as a man, young Eindride must face the ultimate trial: Stealing from a dragon's hoard. Most return men, only slightly injured, but a few, including Eindride's cousin, have disappeared during the trial. Will Eindride make it back alive?

Rescuca, leader of a rebel uprising among a tribe of otherworldly beings called the Nomed, is trapped in an interstellar prison. His loyal servant, a dark and rumbling beast known as Thaed, lurks in the next cell. Leachim, Rescuca's trusted friend turned betrayer, stands on the other side of the prison bars, taunting him with the shame of his defeat and the undiminished power of Emperor Evol Epaga.

Objectives and key results (OKRs) are the secret sauce that has been driving the largest migration of financial assets and technological innovation ever recorded in human history to Silicon Valley, California, since the 1970s. OKR leadership - the process for managers and leaders to practice what matters - is the secret sauce that drives transformational leadership, employee engagement, and the next generation of management consulting.

Know what a "frunk" is? How about a "solar panel"? Suburban Dictionary is a guide to slang and a guide to the quirky behavior found in the burbs. Suburbanese: the subtle, the funny, and the snarky, with generous helpings of sarcasm. Hours of fun and (sometimes) snarky expressions. Exposes the slang of the rich, the "wannabes", and beyond. Only listen to this if you love language and if you like to laugh!

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production - enhanced with music and sound effects - of some of the most renowned stories from Edgar Allan Poe, long heralded as the dark master of macabre fiction and one of America's most celebrated authors. Here, in this collection, you can enjoy four of his most beloved tales: "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Black Cat", "The Raven", and "The Tell-Tale Heart".

Discover the full potential within yourself by understanding the laws of leadership! This book is about developing the skills of leadership to inspire yourself and others to be their best and reach their highest personal potential.

Do you want to know how modern life got to where it is today? Hear about the 50 most important events in modern history, from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of history forever.

Western Australia. Clarisse Garcia is ready to return stronger than ever. With her husband by her side, the plucky spirit hunter is back on familiar territory with an assignment for Benedictine monks. And now she’s out to vanquish whatever evil is plaguing the monastic village that caused orphans to mysteriously die.

British author Kenneth Grahame, during his brief career, managed to create two of the world's most beloved children's stories: the classic tale The Wind in the Willows and the novella The Reluctant Dragon, each one a magnificent addition to any collection. Here, these two famous stories are combined into one volume, presented in their original and unabridged format. First, Grahame's sprawling saga of life in the English countryside, The Wind in the Willows. Also, a story of friendship, love, and compassion, The Reluctant Dragon.

Attending a medical conference, Watson returns to Baker Street to find a much older Holmes, withdrawn and very retired. Remarkably, Watson's visit coincides with another: Lil, a girl from the notorious and appalling Old Nichol Rookery housing slum, is unaware the great detective has retired. She brings with her a firsthand sighting of a strange, glowing "ghoul" which frightened her half to death in the dark ginnels of the Rookery. So, will Holmes and Watson, for one very last time, investigate a ghoul who does not like to be seen...?

An unmatched tale of adventure, greed, and heart-pounding suspense, Treasure Island follows young Jim as he encounters one piratical character after another, eventually embarking on a search for buried treasure that will take him halfway round the world as he and his companions hunt for the elusive pile of gold secreted away by the infamous and cruel pirate Captain Flint.