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Inside the exclusive mansions of L.A., where Hollywood's most powerful players willingly risk it all, a killer is playing a deadly game....Drawn into this dangerous world are a high-class call girl looking for a way out, a ruthless agent playing a high-stakes game of greed, and a beautiful journalist going after the story of her career. They are about to discover there are secrets worth killing for - and definite rules of survival.

March 1932. After the recently incarcerated Al Capone offers to negotiate the return of the kidnapped son of Charles Lindbergh, Nathan Heller of the Chicago P.D. is sent to Hopewell, New Jersey, as a police liaison. As a part of Lindbergh’s inner circle, Heller investigates crooks, cranks, socialites, and psychics in a frustrating, fruitless attempt to solve the case. Max Allan Collins makes the crime that captivated a nation the focal point of yet another fascinating and thoroughly spellbinding foray into his world of historical crime fiction.

In his 1936 book The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, Keynes argued that traditional economics has misunderstood the causes of unemployment. Employment is not determined by the price of labor; it is directly linked to demand in the economy. Keynes believed market economies are by nature unstable and so require government intervention. Spurred on by the social catastrophe of the Great Depression of the 1930s, Keynes set out to change the way the world thinks about economics.

Quarry is a pro in the murder business. When the mysterious man he works for becomes a target himself, Quarry is sent south to remove a traitor in the ranks. But in this wide-open city - with sin everywhere and betrayal around every corner - Quarry must make the most dangerous choice of his deadly career: who to kill?

As we listen to each character tell their version of the events, layer upon layer of drama and suspense builds to the final and astonishing denouement of the first, and most magnificent, English detective novel.

This download provides the opportunity to hear and practise the language. The phrases are kept short and simple so that by listening two or three times, you can pick up the essentials of the Italian language.

"My Secret Life", the anonymously written erotic memoirs of a Victorian English gentleman who refers to himself simply as "Walter" is one of the most idiosyncratic and sexually obsessed books ever written. In this vast autobiographical confessional, the author recounts, in meticulous detail, his sexual exploits throughout the course of a life devoted entirely to the pursuit of carnal pleasure. Through this compelling exploration of the author's sexual behavior, we are left with a uniquely entertaining insight into life behind the closed doors of Victorian society.

The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, Volume 6 is an exciting addition to this series, featuring the most acclaimed writers, past and present. This unique collection of master writers, including Wilkie Collins, Aldous Huxley, and Edith Wharton, edited by multi-award winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, is a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.

In the spirit of Devil in the White City comes a true detective tale of the highest standard: the haunting story of Eliot Ness' forgotten final case - his years-long hunt for "The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run", a serial killer who terrorized Cleveland through the Great Depression and tormented Ness to his dying breath.

Imagina que cuentas con la capacidad de dirigir o cambiar los pensamientos de las personas… ¿Te gustaría aprender esta habilidad?¿Te ha pasado que quieres convencer a alguien y no encuentras la manera de hacerlo? Muchas veces no sabemos que hacer, que decir o como actuar ante una persona que está negada a escucharte, se aferra a su punto de vista o simplemente no quiere escucharte. Puedes usar estas técnicas para hacer que una persona realice cosas que normalmente no haría, cambiar sus creencias, cambiar sus pensamientos, convencerlas de algo o ponerlas en movimiento.

When a spontaneous time leap sends Nickolas Flux back to the attack on Pearl Harbor, what's a teenage history buff to do? Try to avoid going down with the battleships, of course!

Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Listeners join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.

Do you want to smartly set up a budget, and start saving money to fulfil your dreams and support your family at the same time? Then look no further as this is the book for you! No matter what people say, the truth is money indeed is the single most essential element that makes the world go round. No matter what you want to do, it will cost you money.

Classical Guitar Around the World features great music and fascinating interviews with many of the world's leading guitar performers and composers. Classical Guitar Around the World is an unabashedly enthusiastic and fast-paced romp through the classical repertoire of the world's most popular instrument, ranging from Medieval through present day, as well as exploring guitar-related music of other cultures. Join Kevin Collins and friends on their travels around the world of the classical guitar, sharing adventures and sounds of the guitar.

Grace had always been the shortest girl in the room, but she'd been lucky. She found a great boyfriend and lived a great life. Now, she's slowly getting bigger and she doesn't know why. People around her are noticing, and Ed realizes that the time will come when she has to be hidden, or else she may become a danger to herself...and to others.

Welcome to The Swipe Right Effect podcast where we uncover the power in each of us to get unstuck.Your host, author C.K. Collins, aka Kelly, gets personal with guests sharing stories of getting themselves unstuck with wisdom and guidance.

Covers the words you need for modern life in Thailand with topics on home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Thai culture and enhance your experience of Thailand and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations and festivals.

First there was The Last Quarry, then there was The First Quarry - now look who's caught in the middle.

The enigmatic hit man Quarry - star of seven celebrated novels and an award-winning feature film (The Last Lullaby) - is back in this violent, steamy tale of warring crime families. When two godfathers set out to bump each other off, guess who winds up with both contracts….

A good morning habit is the best way to maximize your productivity over the day. A good day starts with a good morning. There's a reason why most people, all around the world, live their mornings on a routine basis. Inside this book, we will discover how you can build your own morning routine and enjoy a profitable day. Having a well designed morning routine will improve your mindfulness, alertness, and will make you more calm and relaxed. Your friends and colleagues will notice how you've changed!

Lucky Santangelo har en plan. Hon ska köpa Panther Studios - filmbolaget som hennes skådespelande make, Lennie Golden, är bunden till. Allt som behövs är att gamle Abe Panther går med på att sälja. Vad Lucky aldrig kunnat förutspå är att Abe har ett väldigt specifikt krav för att affären ska gå i lås. Hon måste hjälpa honom sätta dit arvtagarna som driver bolaget, en gång för alla. Sex veckors arbete under täckmantel - sen är Panther Studios hennes.