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When a bioengineered plague erupts in the Bolivian lowlands, Camelot uncovers a weapon long thought buried—an ethnic virus designed for silent genocide. As Noah Wolf races to contain the outbreak, a brutal new enemy emerges from the shadows. Led by a charismatic fanatic and armed with Council technology, the Children of the Empire launch a global assault, targeting Camelot from within and without.

After some unsettling news brought to them by an unexpected messenger, Prince Edgar fled the Raid Dungeon to hurry back to his kingdom, leaving Derek as the impromptu leader. Being concerned about his people on the outside, Derek chose to rule with an iron fist to finish the dungeon as soon as possible. This choice didn’t make him any friends, but he didn’t need any for it to work.

Out of prison and back on the streets, Daniel Faust returns home to a city on fire. The Chicago mob is making their play for control of Las Vegas, with an army of gunmen and a lethal shapeshifter on their side, while Daniel's friend Jennifer marshals the forces of the Vegas underworld. Staying on the sidelines isn't an option, especially when a Metro detective orders him to get the war under control - and if he can't, he'll expose Daniel's secrets to the FBI.

Kafka is one of 161 inspired-and inspiring-minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks.

Straightforward and opinionated, Short Course in Beer is designed to turn the novice beer lover into an expert imbiber and the casual drinker into an enthusiast. Readers will come to understand the beauty of beer and the sources of its flavor, as well as learn which beers are worth our time and which are not. With tongue in cheek, the author examines beer's historical connections to the Crusades, the Hundred Years' War, and modern-day soccer riots. He talks frankly (and joyfully) about the effects of alcohol on the body and brain, he defends beer from its enemies, and ushers it out of the frat house and into the dining room.

Joseph Bailey (licensed clinical psychologist for over forty years) helped pioneer a new paradigm of resilience called "Three Principles Psychology." Those who have learned this new understanding of resilience develop an inner compass that enables them to live in the "eye of the hurricane," even in the most challenging situations.

Wonderbook has become the definitive guide to writing science fiction and fantasy by offering an accessible, example-rich approach that emphasizes the importance of playfulness as well as pragmatism. The book features sidebars and essays from some of the biggest names working in the field today, including George R. R. Martin, Lev Grossman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Moorcock, and Karen Joy Fowler. For the fifth anniversary of the original publication, Jeff VanderMeer has added writing exercises, creating the ultimate volume of inspiring advice.

The journey of the starship Pioneer continues in the fourth thrilling installment of the Forgotten Starship series. The ship is in dire straits, deep behind enemy lines, and on the verge of capture. While Tyson fights to prepare a defense, other forces work to ensure his ultimate failure as they seek to claim one of Pioneer’s few remaining secrets. Meanwhile, Keesha and the Marines may have captured the enemy Forge, but they have no idea how to bring it under control. Searching for answers, strange echoes from within the station lead Keesha to make a dangerous decision.

Deep beneath the Pyramid of the Sun, archaeologist Charles Bowen and his protege Marcus Brown uncover an artifact that rewrites history—and paints a target on their backs. Within hours, killers strike. Charles is dead. Marcus is on the run. Hunted by the GBI, shadowy operatives, and the Mexican authorities, Marcus must unravel the truth about the relic—and the secret it holds about his own past.

A hundred years in the future, a war wages between the Five Dragons - five families that control the moon's leading industrial companies. Each clan does everything in their power to claw their way to the top of the food chain - marriages of convenience, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and mass assassinations. Through ingenious political manipulation and sheer force of will, Lucas Corta rises from the ashes of corporate defeat and seizes control of the moon. The only person who can stop him is a brilliant lunar lawyer: his sister, Ariel.

When Kyle and C.H.A.D.D. are approached with a job suited for their unique talents, they jump at the opportunity. However, all is not as it seems on the lush world of Er'Mithren. Soon, they are thrust into the heart of a power struggle where the fate of a world hangs in the balance. They will have to use everything at their disposal to find a solution, though every stone they turn over brings them closer and closer to ruin. Join our duo as they explore new worlds, develop new abilities, and uncover some of the dark secrets at the center of the universe. It's a journey you don't want to miss.

With more than five million copies in print, in nearly two dozen languages, The Love Dare has become an exciting, enriching journey for couples around the world. It can now become yours. Though unconditional love is promised at weddings, it is rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes often fade into disappointment at home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, this 40-day journey (featured in the hit movie Fireproof) challenges husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love.

With his body cultivation at least temporarily under control, Sen sets out for his long-awaited reunion with the divine turtle, Elder Bo. It is a fraught meeting where Sen learns hard lessons and unwelcome truths, and despite his advancement, his old obligations still threaten to pull him back. Years before, the nine-tail fox Laughing River did Sen a “favor.” The fox is finally ready to collect on that debt. Of course, if you give a fox an inch, they’ll try to take a mile.

As the FBI closes in on the Las Vegas underworld, Daniel Faust - grifter, thief, and sorcerer - isn't the only one feeling the heat. Half-demon racket boss Nicky Agnelli is fighting to hang on to his empire, leaving a trail of dead informants in his wake, while Daniel's ex-girlfriend, Jennifer, rallies her forces on the street and aims her sights at Nicky's crown. May the best villain win.

Noah Wolf and his team stand alone against their most powerful enemy yet—the Council, an elite cabal manipulating governments, economies, and wars from the shadows. Hunted across the globe, Noah’s mission takes him from the frozen wastelands of Siberia to the depths of the Parisian catacombs, as the Council prepares to activate Olympus, an AI-driven system designed to seize absolute control over the world’s financial and political order. But as Noah fights to prevent the coming collapse, the battle turns personal.

They were golden boys who killed with sudden savagery. The trial revealed a dark drama too evil to believe. Handsome, rich, bronzed champion athletes, Erik and Lyle Menendez were the stunning symbols of the California dream. The sons of a high-powered Hollywood executive and his beautiful wife, they lived in a pampered world of Beverly Hills mansions, swimming pools, and private tennis coaches. But the dream became a nightmare when police found the butchered bodies of the boys' parents, Jose and Kitty, in the family room of their five-million dollar mansion.

On the day of the historic 1945 Jewel Voice Broadcast - in which Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allied forces, bringing an end to World War II - three men, flush with jubilation, made a pact. After their deaths, each year on the anniversary of the broadcast, their souls would return to the Chinese village of their younger days. Now, seventy years later, the pledge is being fulfilled by American missionary Pastor Billy, brash gunner’s mate Ian Ferguson, and local soldier Liu Zhaohu. All that’s missing is Ah Yan - also known as Swallow.

The Greatness Guide Book 2 offers more of Robin Sharma's inspiring anecdotes, tips, and big ideas. Discover ideas to generate wealth and energy, tool kits for practical work-life balance, time-management techniques that really work, practical strategies to turn setbacks into opportunities, and so much more. The Greatness Guide Book 2 will uplift, energize, and move you to action.

If you're feeling weary, wishing life was more sustainable and searching for a way to rest without feeling guilty and suspecting that you'd enjoy godly rest if only you knew what it was, then look no further. This warm, realistic, humorous audiobook will show you how rest is different from what you thought it was and more important than you've realized. The world never stops, but you can. You need to, and it's wonderful. It's time to learn the art of rest.

This bundle includes The Secret Path, The Howling Ghost, and The Haunted Cave.