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The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

Why do some Americans find pleasure in sleeping outside, particularly when so many others, past and present, have had to do so for reasons other than recreation? Never only a vacation choice, camping has been something people do out of dire necessity and as a tactic of political protest. Yet the dominant interpretation of camping as a modern recreational ideal has obscured the connections to these other roles. Camping Grounds rediscovers unexpected and interwoven histories of sleeping outside.

Fifty years after the moon landings, the commercialization of space travel is finally here, but do we still know how to dream? Final Frontier recalls the heady thrill of the Apollo era and glimpses wonders yet to come. Inside, find a dozen uplifting stories of humor, tragedy, sacrifice and good old fashioned cussedness by today's award-winning authors - plus a healthy dose of optimism. All that, plus a forward by a NASA astronaut and a piece by Spider Robinson, inspired by Robert Heinlein. The Final Frontier is open for business!

As a child, I discovered a castle. It became a sanctuary from the nightmare that was my life, but my fairy tale truly began when he found me. The boy with green eyes and crooked smile. The boy with stories and an imagination that could take us far, far away. In our castle he was the prince, and I the princess. For the first time in my life I was safe, happy. I was loved. But every fairy tale has a villain, ours would be no different. I just never expected the villain to be me.

The first in a brand new crime thriller series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author, that will transport you to the rugged Cornish coast, and keep you on the edge of your seat. An unexplained death In stormy West Cornwall, a woman lies dead at the bottom of a waterfall. A house full of...

Jake has stalked her for a year, ever since she came to his office for an interview. His wolf reacted to her scent immediately and all he’d wanted to do since was muss up her immaculate suits and tidy hair. This woman, his mate, is so focused on her work that she barely knows that he is alive. Not only is going to make her realize that he is alive but he is going to claim her, just as soon as he can trust her with his secret and his safety. When Lauren’s car has a flat tire, the boss fixes it for her then demands payment in the way of having dinner with him. He is large, scary and way ...

"Dark and Eerie, As Night Falls serves up chills, suspense and danger. If you like sitting on the edge of your seat, then this book is for you. S. K. McClafferty knows how to keep readers balancing on the edge." --Jill Smith, R. T. Book Reviews Professor Abigail Youngblood has come home to Abundance, New York, a quaint village tucked away in the picturesque Hudson Valley. Yet, sleepy Abundance is not as Abby remembers it, and neither is her Aunt Catherine’s estate, now crumbling from years of neglect. The old place is falling apart, and a team of archeological students from NYU have dug ...

Esi is young, beautiful, and smart. She's got it all...and then some, but it's not what you'd expect. Seven years after fate has her colliding - literally - with the man of her dreams, the two finally find themselves walking down the aisle. The day couldn't be more perfect. For one shining moment in time, she has it all. Then a tragic accident changes everything. Getting married was supposed to be the final touch on their already blissful relationship, but after the car crash, nothing seems right anymore.

A Dark Psychological Thriller Collection He doesn’t hunt victims. He hunts her. He doesn’t just kill. He fixes what’s broken. FBI Agent Nora Quinn is hunting a meticulous serial killer who stages his victims like works of art—repaired, posed, and silenced forever. But the deeper the investigation goes, the more unsettling the truth becomes. The Dollmaker isn’t hunting strangers. He’s hunting her. As bodies pile up, Nora realizes the killer knows her trauma, her past, and the memories she’s spent a lifetime trying to forget. Worse—he begins telling his own story, revealing a ...

Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career - virtually all high status, highly compensated fields - her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men.

Every five years, Elliot Harrow marries. Every time, his wife dies. And the truth is closer than anyone believes. To the public, Elliot Harrow is tragic but untouchable—a devoted husband cursed by fate. Four weddings. Four wives. Four accidents. Each case closed. Each time, Elliot survives, grieving in plain sight while suspicion lingers just beneath the surface. When his fourth wife dies on their wedding day, the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. Dr. Mara Ellison, a forensic geneticist specializing in cold cases, is called in when a breakthrough DNA technique allows the dead to speak...

Are you a people pleaser struggling with assertiveness? Would you like to set healthy boundaries, build strong relationships, and stop striving for people's expectations? If you've been looking for a book that will free you from external validations, then keep listening; you have found the perfect book!

Love? Sure, I believe in it. I've even experienced it. Once. Harper Richards - the girl who got away. Or rather, the one I let go. It should go without saying that it wasn't by choice. A guy like me, doesn't dare to dream of getting a girl like Harper even once, he sure as sh*t doesn't let her go on a whim. Nor does he ever think for a moment he'll get a second chance with her. Even if he wants one.

Growing up in her father’s bookstore, Greer learned early on to believe in the impossible - like making it big one day as an actress. While her father taught her to have big dreams, it was her mother who showed her that she would likely sacrifice anything to see them realized. Lachlan was destined for greatness from the moment he was conceived, and he’s spent his whole life striving to live up to the family legacy and the responsibility that comes with it. When Greer and Lachlan’s lives cross, the timing is kismet.

Emilie, the 19-year old daughter of a Sioux mother and a Scottish father, finds her home destroyed when her tribe is caught up in the US-Dakota war of 1862. Her mother is sent to a prisoner-of-war camp, and Emilie sets out to find her father, Jack Ferguson, who has been missing since the beginning of the war. With help from two new and unlikely friends, Eustis and Anders, she begins a treacherous and emotional journey to track him down. Along the way, she meets a mysterious figure, Roger Paltrey, from her father's past who seems to know important things about him.

With so many stories left untold, kids can often wonder if their ancestors had any part in shaping this great nation. Well kiddies, wonder no more! We got you! Parents, now you can pick up your copy of the American History series created by K. S. Horne.

It's Halloween in Verdant Falls and Evangeline Moon is reporting... This time, it's a puzzling art theft that has her attention. When a masterpiece depicting Ichabod Crane's harrowing escape from the Headless Horseman is stolen from the local art museum, Evangeline's curiosity is piqued. As she begins her investigation, a surprising twist emerges: buried secrets intertwine with the stolen artwork. As the tension mounts, Evangeline finds herself accompanied by a new spectral ally, a ghostly manifestation of the very artist whose painting was stolen. However, a foreboding encounter with a ...

Imagine living a life free from aging, disease, and stress. That's the power of Wholistic Healthy Heart. Through this transformative guide, Dr. Segu Krishna Ramesh reveals a structured roadmap to achieving optimal heart health through your own awareness, consciousness, and energy intelligence.

Lies. Deception. Murder. This is only the beginning. In a town full of suspects and hidden secrets, Sheriff Hayes and Deputy Monroe must use any means possible to catch a killer. Even a trap. Little did they know, Smith mansion holds the key to unlocking the longstanding town secrets that are desperate to remain hidden. But they must hurry, before the killer comes for them.

THE PERFECT HUSBAND. THE PERFECT STEPSON. THE PERFECT LIE? "Tremayne...does a terrific job of building suspense until events reach their climax in the midst of a violent storm." -- Library Journal When Rachel marries dark, handsome David, everything seems to fall into place. Swept from single...