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Milton Frederick never had the chance to live out his life as a professional gamer on Earth, mainly because he was abducted by aliens. Unfortunately, he wasn’t returned home after the typical probing associated with such things to tell an unbelievable story to his friends. Instead, he was summarily killed and his consciousness was inserted into a Station Core, a giant, metal, egg-shaped object that could use technology to create traps, Combat Units, and other defenses to protect not just himself, but those he cared about.

Stop waiting for a technical co-founder. Stop spending months learning to code. Your startup idea doesn't have to stay trapped in a notes file anymore. Claude Code has changed everything about who can build software. This practical guide shows non-technical founders, solopreneurs, and product managers exactly how to use Anthropic's Claude Code to build, deploy, and scale real SaaS products in a single weekend. Written by Michael Patterson, an AI engineer leading 120+ developers at a Fortune 500 company, this book bridges the gap between having a vision and shipping a product.

Sandra managed to survive the first major incursion from the nearby Orcs, thanks in part to the help a certain half-orc/half-dwarf provided. However, Kelerim left her dungeon to seek out his father, leaving her all alone with just Winxa - her dungeon fairy - as company. With the loss of her new friend comes some opportunities, at least; she now has the freedom to craft whatever she wants, and the threat of her dungeon core’s destruction from outside forces is practically absent. She even has the opportunity to upgrade her core size.

Experience Sandra’s story leading up to the exciting conclusion! Sandra has a big problem, one of which she isn’t quite sure how to handle. After destroying a few too many local dungeon cores, those cores within a certain radius are experiencing enhancements to their development. This means that they are not only dangerous to her core, as the instigator of these enhancements, but to the local population as well.

After narrowly surviving an invasion of her dungeon by some seriously dangerous Elves, Sandra needs to recover from having all of her defending constructs destroyed in the process. With the bulk of her forces lost while shattering the Core of a Reptile Classification dungeon, the merchant-turned-Dungeon Core is feeling a little vulnerable.

Margaret’s Story tells of the heartwarming relationship between the bold Margaret and her beloved Lewis, and how it plays out against dangerous and tumultuous events while spanning almost half a century.

He was raised as a weapon. He was owned by monsters. And the truth was stolen before he could speak. Pierre Claymont has lived his entire life in chains he couldn't see. Raised by ruthless assassins, trained to kill without question, and punished for mercy, he believed captivity was simply the cost of survival. Loyalty was obedience. Family was pain. Choice was an illusion.

This audiobook contains the first three books in the Dungeon Crafting series! The Crafter’s Dungeon, The Crafter’s Defense, and The Crafter’s Dilemma.

In 1119, nine penniless knights kneel before the King of Jerusalem with an audacious proposal: let them protect Christian pilgrims on the deadly roads of the Holy Land. What begins as a desperate act of faith becomes the most powerful financial empire the medieval world has ever seen. Through the fictional chronicle of Heinrich von Eberbach, a Templar scribe who witnesses the Order's rise and ruin, this novel traces the full arc of the Knights Templar — from beggars in borrowed armor to the world's first multinational bankers.

The spirited story of Mary Evans, an extraordinary woman from colonial Charles Town who finds a place for herself in St. Augustine after Spain relinquishes Florida. In this captivating tale, Eugenia Price paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous historic and political events that shaped the life of Mary Evans, a remarkably independent woman in the colonial south. Born in Charles Town, South Carolina, Mary, a skilled midwife, accompanied her first husband, British soldier David Fenwick, when his regiment fought the Spanish in Cuba.

This second installment of the Savannah Quartet continues the powerful story of the Browning and Mackay families with stunning detail, sympathy for humanity, and intimate family history . Natalie Browning was a spoiled belle of sixteen when she met the man of her dreams aboard the steamship Pulaski. Burke Latimer, only eight years her senior, was a self-made man with no time for a pretty child. Then a night of terror ended the voyage and Burke discovered another Natalie.

In the early 17th century, the relentless machine of the Portuguese Empire is devouring the African interior, fueled by the brutal demands of the slave trade and a messianic certainty of its own superiority. But on the shores of Ndongo, one woman stands in the doorway of what the colonizers call the "Gate of Hell," and she refuses to let them pass.

“Judith Butler Dictionary” is an essential guide to one of the most influential thinkers of our time. Bringing together Butler’s most frequently used words and concepts—from gender and performativity to precarity, queer, assemblies, and vulnerability—this volume offers clear definitions accompanied by carefully selected quotations from her major works. Designed for students, researchers, and general listeners alike, the dictionary serves as both an introduction to Butler’s complex thought and a reference tool for deeper study.

After six defeats, the Silver Vultures need a new angle. Arabelle suggests they take an enhancement drug to give them an edge. Everyone takes it, but Lilly. At first, the girls gain a few inches, but then their bodies go haywire, growing disproportionately. Lilly eventually gives in, wanting the same court-side success as her team. But Lilly gets addicted, and what was supposed to be a simple edge against the other teams, has spiraled into something far more dangerous.

What if a few quiet moments could help you feel calmer, more grateful, and deeply at peace? Discover the power of reflection and gratitude with Moments of Peace and Gratitude: 2-in-1 Collection of Reflections and Stories that Inspire Calm, Thankfulness, and a Deeper Appreciation for Everyday Life. This special edition brings together two complete books in one comforting volume—perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, starting your morning with mindfulness, or finding comfort during life’s quieter moments.

One academy prepares the lucky descendants of Greek gods for a life of power and privilege. Another must teach the descendants of mythical monsters how to serve their betters. When the Greek gods mysteriously woke up twenty years ago, everyone with divine blood gained magic. Everyone dreams of that rare, sacred invite to the Olympian Academy. A small-town, awkward klutz like me has no chance of an invite. I can only hope to escape working in my grandmother's dusty convenience store after graduation.

In Abracadabra: The Complete Guide to Chaldean Magic Words, you will step into the forgotten world of Chaldean mysticism, where language was not merely communication, but a tool of power—a sacred force capable of shaping reality itself.

The last time witchy car mechanic Victoria Fox did magic, she nearly blew up half a street. Oops. No more magic for her, but is a witch who doesn’t do magic still a witch? Well, she does have a kitty familiar named Professor Studmuffin Salvitore III. She also has a knack for inviting magical trouble to her shop’s doorstep.

After recovering from the effects of a Core shard taking over her mind, Sandra had developed a way to bond with nearby Dungeon Cores, “pacifying” them in the process. Consistent culling of the Monsters within their dungeons would still be required, but no longer would the surrounding areas be dangerous with wandering Monsters sent out by those Cores. Accomplishing all of that will inevitably lead to a greater responsibility that Sandra wouldn’t be able to handle on her own. Fortunately, the surrounding races are more than willing to step up.

Abracadabra is one of the most famous magical words in human history—spoken for centuries in rituals of healing, protection, and mystery. But few listeners realize that this legendary incantation has deep roots in the ancient Aramaic world, where sacred language, mysticism, and divine names shaped the earliest foundations of Western magic.