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When Jordan James goes on a holiday ski vacation with his friend, Dave, to Park City, Utah, he’s excited for some time off from work, and a few days of skiing. After Dave skies off without him, leaving him at the top of a run that is far beyond his skill level, Jordan takes a chance. When things go bad fast, he’s left with little choice but to call for help.

Do you know what self-discipline is all about? Would you like to build the habits of a super successful person? This book is here to guide you on developing self-discipline and getting into the practice of applying it to achieve everything you desire in life. Self-discipline is a powerful tool used by virtually anyone who has generated any success level in their lives.

Tony Fortune does not consider himself to be a good man. His business is sin - or rather - helping people get away with sinning in a city that's built for it. And that's the way Tony likes it. Tony is a concierge detective - a private investigator the casinos lend out to their wealthiest clients when they get into a jam. His job doesn't usually involve solving crimes; rather, it is about solving problems and helping the wealthy and powerful get away with the kind of bad behavior Las Vegas brings out in people.

Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. We use procrastination and excuses to hamper our success and progress in life. We’d rather binge-watch TV than do something productive. Good news? With these time-management skills, you can finally take charge of your day and develop productive habits that will change your life.

People with a narcissistic personality disorder can be very charming and manipulative, and it’s super easy to fall into their clutches. Once trapped, you will feel confused and gaslighted all the time, until you finally break free. Recovery is a long and important process, with one very important step - learning how to avoid narcissistic abuse in the future.

Do you want to have the ability to immediately guess someone’s intention? People can be hard to read, and sometimes we end up being manipulated or taken for a ride. It’s only later that we recognize the signs and see that we could have prevented it. This audiobook will teach you how to read people’s body language and recognize their intentions so that you can know who to trust and who to avoid.

Paul Temple star Francis Matthews gives his best Cary Grant impression as suave PI Dick George in these three comedy adventures, with Margaret Robertson channelling Katherine Hepburn as his glamorous ex-wife, Dora; 'Man in Black' Edward de Souza as his valet, Blore; and Ronald Herdman as Pasta the dog.

Brennan Clayton lived a life of privilege and comfort, until experimenting with drugs in college led to him quitting school to live the life of an addict. His days are spent doing odd jobs for cash to pay for his habit. One night, he overdoses and nearly dies. Doctor Lucas Martel works nightshift in the emergency room at Eureka Hospital. He’s reclusive and brilliant at his job, and he’s all too aware that not everything in Eureka is as it seems. He’s also a vampire, one who chooses to blend in with humans rather than feed on them.

It seems there’s a wealth of restless spirits needing a nudge to move on their way, and the Running Scared Paranormal Research team are anxious to help. Taking a job in Old Sacramento, Wade and Jason soon realize there’s a more than average haunting at The Hitching Post restaurant. Built over the old tunnels and hidden under many of the businesses, they find a world of spirits that have been forgotten. Until now.

Wade was once terrified of Jason’s obsession with spirits, but now that he knows his own abilities a little better, he’s more than willing to go along with his boyfriend Jason on another adventure. But three? It was his idea to investigate three haunted locations in three nights, but not knowing much about the places worries him. After all they've been through, he knows he can trust Jason to keep them safe.

Humble upbringings did not deter Allen Maxwell from an incredible and dynamic global journey in the navy and later in the private sector as a defense contractor. While navigating complex dynamics in both worlds, he developed the rules of the system that would be critical to survive challenging circumstances such as serving in the Philippines amid political unrest, a near-death collision on the USS Kinkaid, and a devious internal plan to usurp his leadership in Guantanamo Bay.

Finn Leighton loves owning his bakery and tries not to dwell on the boyfriend that was the love of his life in culinary school. When his co-worker sends in an application for him to compete on the reality baking show, Cake Clash, he’s nervous but also excited for the opportunity. Even if he secretly wishes he was competing alongside Josiah. Chef Jos, one of the youngest, renowned celebrity chefs, and a notorious recluse, is surprised when he’s asked to be a judge on the reality television baking show. He’s blown away when he recognizes Finn as one of the contestants.

La collana START: Audio ed ebook per cominciare il tuo cammino di crescita personale, per conoscere, allenare ed esprimere al massimo il tuo potenziale e migliorare la qualità della tua vita. Lo spirito della scoperta, dell'inizio di una nuova avventura, dell'avvio di un processo di cambiamento si ritrova nella collana Start di Area51 Publishing, che raccoglie brevi saggi dal taglio pratico che ti aiutano a iniziare il tuo percorso nella crescita personale. Cosa considereresti il tuo più grande successo? Un lavoro importante? Raggiungere un certo livello di abbondanza?

Jimbo and Dean found their way back each other after many years apart, and they’re both excited to finally start a new relationship without the fear of the spirit world invading their lives. Jimbo, or James, as Dean calls him, decides it’s time for them to have a real date, and takes Dean to a local fall event. The beautiful weather, colorful leaves, and crisp air all add to the perfect day full of new experiences and time alone.

Once upon a time—gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They're next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, Rapunzel, the Three Pigs...they're all under attack. Who could be the mastermind behind this icky, sticky plan? Young detectives can look for clues and solve the mystery in this picture book whodunnit that's positively oozing with wit and charm, perfect for fans of Patrick McDonnell's A Perfectly Messed-Up Story.

If you could know exactly how and when calamity would strike, would you want to know? And more importantly, would you tell your insurance company? What if it was something smaller, like the next time you were going to get a bad case of athlete’s foot? Would you let them know then? In House of Apollo, they already know. The actuaries have won: Big Data predicts it all.

Kace Hallard leaves Sacramento, bound for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, something he and his father had always planned to do together. When his father realizes he won’t be able to make the trip, he makes Kace promise to go on his own. He takes off, not sure he’s up to the challenge. When mechanical troubles stop him a few hours away from home, he questions his choice even more, until Striker Johnson, out buying lunch for the guys at the shop, notices the handsome stranger and offers his help.

When high-powered corporate lawyer Dupree arrives in White Owl, Washington, he should know better than to get between a corrupt deputy and the focus of his lust. Little did he know that his actions set in motion a reign of terror on the whole town. Will the town continue to allow a corrupt man to destroy their gentle life and make law the enemy? Sometimes the battle between good and evil seems unwinnable, until just one man steps out of the shadows and dares to make a difference.

Dirty secrets. A dirty cop. And a loaded Syringe. A dead paramedic found with a syringe stuck in her chest. A junkie is found with stolen drugs from her ambulance. Too neat? Too easy? But something’s not quite right. Captain Weidman has got his hate up for Flynt more than usual. Blocked and hassled by the entire force every step of the way, are they getting too close to the thin blue line? What is the secret thread running through the case, and what does Flynt know that he’s not telling? Who will step up and peel back the lies and reveal the truth?

Jason Thomas had always been obsessed with the ghost stories he'd watched on television from the time he was a kid. He'd always dreamed of visiting those haunted places and playing amateur ghost hunters with his best friend, Wade. As they grew older, Jason's fascination with ghosts grew, as well, and he'd drag Wade along to different haunted houses or hotels, always hoping to see an actual ghost.