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Alderman James has left his prestigious civic duties in Dublin behind. Back in his native London, he is savoring the quiet comforts of retirement when a chance encounter with a criminal unexpectedly brings him to the attention of the Bow Street Runners—the fledgling law enforcement body in the capital city. As James is drawn deeper into a baffling serial murder investigation, what begins as civic duty becomes dangerously personal with every turn.

Whether you're in your first year of management or your 20th, Why Leaders Fail is a must-listen for all leaders who know they need to be constantly learning, improving, and developing their leadership skills.

The Army's need: An automatic pistol with the stopping power of the .45 caliber Colt single action Army revolver. Colt and John Browning collaborated to meet the Army's need. The result was the greatest combat pistol ever designed. This book examines why the Army insisted on .45 caliber, the innovation required to meet that requirement, and how the model of 1911 beat the competition in reliability, function, and feel.

As powered flight was in its infancy, the transatlantic cable brought news reports "over the wire" from Europe to the United States in hours. These news reports shed light on the development of the large rigid airships and uncovered many amazing facts. Some of those facts include that Orville Wright rode aboard a Zeppelin prior to WWI, and one Zeppelin was captured because none of the bullets fired at it, including those of the commanding officer after the crash, would light the craft on fire.

It’s 2010, he’s in his 40s, and Nick is throwing everything he has into developing his new app: an adventure game where the player can use time travel to try to change history, and he’s sure it will be a hit. As he loads in important dates in history, something unexpected happens. He’s gone back in time!

From a very young age, Gino Pastori knew he wanted to fly the iconic DC-3. He wanted to fly freight because it was flown at night. Gino shares his memories of what it took to become a commercial pilot and what it was like to live the dream. With more than 7,400 flying hours logged in DC-3s, there were many incredible flying stories. This memoir includes the most memorable stories, such as flying a plane after being temporarily blinded by a lightning strike.

In Unconditional Love Sucks!, you’ll discover where all love's hidden speed bumps are. After Dougherty humorously demolishes the misconceptions that surround unconditional love, the writer reconstructs what successful relationships need in order to last longer than just that great online date. In this groundbreaking book, you’ll learn new strategies that may blow your mind, but will make for a better love life, especially during these days of changing roles and attitudes.

It all comes back to my dearest Eleanor.... But that selfish, dreadful act by Thomas so long ago destroyed everything. It destroyed us. It destroyed me.... I know you understand why I need to enact a twisting revenge on Thomas—now calling himself Old Tom and his friend, Trench.

Unlock the secrets of self-sufficient living with The Homesteaders Collection, a must-have set of five award-winning books that cover every aspect of modern homesteading. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced homesteader, this comprehensive collection will inspire and guide you in creating a more sustainable, thrifty, and fulfilling lifestyle.

As John Brighton is helping clean up his church one night, a distressed and frightened man shows up looking for help. John reluctantly decides to lend a hand and, as a result, comes face to face with genuine evil.

Artist by day. Assassin by night. Join the Artist as he tracks down his target through the dark shadows of Prague, and see if he survives the night to create his new masterpiece.

"Suddenly in Debt" is a short story about Terrence Finn, a PI who's on another routine case when he suddenly finds that he owes his life to strangers. They return to collect.

Protecting the Sacred: A Church Officer’s Guide to Effective Risk Management is the ultimate playbook for pastors, church administrators, and ministry leaders seeking to fortify their ministries against unseen dangers. This essential guide doesn’t just highlight risks—it equips you with proven strategies to safeguard what matters most: your people, your property, and your church’s reputation.

Smuggler's Grift is a pulp-fiction-inspired novella set in the mid-1950s. Brody Malone is a former US Army pilot that now flies his own DC-3 for hire. He flies discreetly from Florida to Cuba and other destinations in the Caribbean. Brody flies with his trusty dog, Cargo. He trusts few and lives by his own rules.

For over a thousand years, The Fellowship have prepared for one purpose, and one purpose only. They believe the wrath of the ancient Gods will cause a cataclysmic event in...Stokeham.

Trench has lost his memory. He barely remembers anything at all. He doesn't even remember he's a reporter for the Stoneham Herald. Somehow he manages to find the old fellow's flat.

Old Tom even has to hand-draw him a map so he can find the Herald offices. He advises Trench to, as far as possible, to carry on as normal to aid his befuddled state.

By 1909, internal combustion engines had become powerful enough and light enough that many aeroplane designs could take to the sky. Aeronauts began competing to be the first, the fastest, to fly the highest or fly the longest. Since their flight at Kitty Hawk, the Wrights pursued royalties on their patents. The Aero Club de France was full of aeronauts that were both rivals and collaborators.

My father's notebook, kept carefully throughout his World War One service, is a treasured family keepsake. It was, however, rarely actually read, much less consulted for its first-hand account of his experiences on the Western Front. We all knew the basics, that he had been on the front lines on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, and had recorded that fact. I transcribed that day's moving entry a few years back, and sent it to each of his grandchildren.

A womanizing married senator, enjoying a tryst in his Delaware beach home with a beautiful black woman, discovers that his paramour has accidentally drowned. Aware of the scandal that could ensue and destroy his political career, the senator mounts a campaign of cover-up and cynical lies designed to deflect the potential damage. This suspenseful tale of adultery, media manipulation, and political chicanery has familiar overtones and exposes the dilemma faced by any public figure who chooses the path of dissimulation and lying to protect his or her career.

Join the Artist as he tracks down his target not only on the city streets of Bucharest, Romania, but also through its mysterious tunnels that lay deep beneath the city. Will the Artist survive to see his new masterpiece come to life?