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The professional hitman known as Quarry - star of the Cinemax TV miniseries of the same name - has put killing behind him. But after a beautiful writer of true-crime best sellers drops by to announce he's the subject of her next book, killers descend to give him some of his own deadly medicine, forcing Quarry to journey into his bloody past to find the answers - and settle old scores.

La persuasión, la manipulación mental y la hipnosis son tres temas que viajan al límite de la ética, ya que la persona manipulada nunca es consciente de las técnicas aplicadas sobre ella para modificar su pensamiento, su comportamiento y/o su capacidad de tomar decisiones.

Something sinuous in the water brushed against Paige’s knee. She jerked her leg away.What was that? She rose to a sitting position, groped around with her left hand. Fine wisps wound themselves around her fingers. Hair?She yanked backward, but the tendrils clung. Something solid bumped her...

Roxy Somerville trades luxury for freedom, leading to her first love, and putting her in the crosshairs of a killer. Will true love be enough to save them? Police Officer Bobby Anderson had very little in the way of wealth as a child. He had a supportive family and the love of Roxy Somerville, and it made him the richest of men. But then she was gone. Now, years later, she’s back in his life, and he’ll stop at nothing to keep her even if it means putting his life on the line. Roxy Somerville grew up with everything. Sports cars and designer clothes were commonplace. Love, affection, and...

The beautiful Miss Amelia Snowe is not accustomed to being snubbed by the gentlemen of the ton. But when her mother dies unexpectedly, forcing Amelia to take employment as companion to a wealthy cit's daughter, she quickly learns to play down her looks or risk losing her position. When her employers, the Smithsons, decide to throw a country house party, she is determined to fade into the background. But how can she when the Smithson's guest of honor is Lord Quentin Fortescue, the old friend who stole her heart?

Listen to everyday words and phrases in French, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in France with topics on home life, work...

The Quiet Decision-Maker: How Introverted Leaders Navigate Ambiguity, Risk, and Power By Jim Collins Leadership is not one-size-fits-all. For introverted leaders, influence often comes quietly, deliberately, and thoughtfully, yet these strengths are frequently overlooked in a world that equates visibility with authority. The Quiet Decision-Maker redefines what it means to lead, showing how introspection, strategic thinking, and calm confidence can drive impactful decisions that endure. Drawing on practical frameworks, real-world examples, and the author’s personal experiences, this book ...

Does marrying well mean marrying rich? As a senator’s daughter, Kennedy Blackwell has everything—or so it seems. But on her wedding day, her fortunes turn on a dime, when a shocking secret changes everything. Disowned by her family to protect her father’s presidential hopes, Kennedy is forced to rely on her oldest friends and their pact to stand by each other no matter what. Determined to make a fresh start, free from her childhood as a political pawn, Kennedy uses the last of her funds to buy a home of her own. But when its aging front porch collapses beneath her, Kennedy finds ...

Jerry Anderson was an astronaut faced with an impossible choice: die of asphyxiation in a few hours or see if the alien pod he was transporting really was an escape pod and find out if it could actually save him. When he enters it, he finds that the controls are unreadable, lacking anything to go on, and rapidly running out of air. He presses the blinking green button. The next thing he knows, he isn’t human anymore, and he finds himself on a seashore, next to some birds feasting on a body that looks very similar to his new body. He is alive, but staying alive will be a challenge, and he ...

She's an ex-con with scars that won't heal. He's the cowboy who'll kiss every single one. Megan Connelly survived three years in prison and a lifetime of hell before that. Freedom should feel like victory—instead, it feels like standing on the edge of a cliff. At Second Chance Ranch, she's supposed to start over, not burn for the dangerous horse trainer who strips away her defenses with a single look. Killian McKinley breaks wild horses for a living, but the fierce ex-con with haunted eyes breaks something inside him. She flinches from his touch yet sets his world on fire. He's never ...

Logan Russel finds himself transported to a different world. Now, as Lord Green, the Sage of Power, he is granted ridiculously over-the-top powerful magic. The problem is (there always has to be a catch) that his life depends on the whims of a sketchy god, and to stay alive, he must uphold "the green flag." Unfortunately, the god never told him what the "green flag" was. He must also avoid actions that raise either a "black flag" or a "red flag." But, again, the god neglected to inform him of what those were... There are many things they could be. As his humorous adventure continues, he ...

He was the billionaire bad boy who rode into her life on a motorcycle. She was the sassy bartender who rocked his world for one unforgettable night. Three years later, single mom Naomi is shocked to discover her new boss is none other than Ryker Ace Dean, the man she never thought she'd see again. Even more surprising is the adorable little boy with Ryker's eyes peeking out from behind her legs. Ryker never forgot the curvy beauty who disappeared after their passionate night together. Ryker will have to prove he's ready to park his motorcycle for good and trade in his bachelor ways for ...

Since they were first discovered in the caves at Qumran, in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have aroused more fascination - and more controversy - than perhaps any other archaeological find. They appear to have been hidden in the Judean desert by the Essenes, a Jewish sect that existed around the time of Jesus, and they continue to inspire veneration and conspiracy theories to this day. John Collins tells the story of the bitter conflicts that have swirled around the scrolls since their startling discovery, and sheds light on their true significance for Jewish and Christian history.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A BLOOMBERG BEST BOOK OF 2025 A celebrated bartender at the Ritz Hotel during the Nazi occupation of Paris harbors a dangerous secret in this “magnificent” (Elle), “brilliant” (Le Parisien) international bestseller based on a true story. Paris, 1940. The Nazis...

She's Alabama country, He's New York City, thrown together by an inheritance they both desperately need. *** In Martin Chapman’s will, his final request is a peculiar one. Upon the day of their marriage, his caregiver Lily Meyers and his grandson Bryce Fowler will become joint beneficiaries of his entire estate, which includes the Chapman Quarter Horse Ranch. There’s only one problem, Lily and Bryce have never met. For the past three years, Lily and her five-year-old son Joey have lived on the ranch with Martin, never knowing they might inherit anything. Will Lily uproot her son from ...

Learn about the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography. Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a...

Spring 1986, Oxford. Rachel has landed on her feet: engaged to handsome author Jonny, soon to be stepmother to his young daughter Teddy, and with a dream to open her own art gallery. It’s everything she wished for during her unsettled childhood. So when she meets candid and carefree American artist Gabe at a party and feels a familiar spark, she knows she needs to resist. But as her perfect life moves forward, Gabe is never far away, and there’s no denying the lure of the spontaneous, wildly adventurous existence he seems to offer.

Contro tutte le previsioni, Katniss è sopravvissuta agli Hunger Games per la seconda volta. Ma anche se ora è lontana dall'arena sanguinaria, non può dirsi salva. Capitol City è molto arrabbiata. Capitol City vuole vendetta. E chi è destinato a pagare per i disordini? Katniss, ovviamente, la Ragazza di Fuoco. Come se non bastasse, il Presidente Snow tiene a precisare che ormai tutti sono in pericolo, nessuno escluso: la famiglia di Katniss, i suoi amici più cari, tutti gli abitanti del Distretto 12.

After spending some years abroad, Gerard Roylake returns to England to take up his inheritance at Trimley Deen. As he assumes his complicated new life amongst strangers, his encounter with Cristel Toller, the miller’s daughter, recalls happier childhood memories and brings him into contact with a strangely beautiful man known only as the Lodger.

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Italian, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Italy with topics on home life, work...