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Life is good for physician Cameron, explorer Blake, and scholar-duke Ashley, or so it seems. Theyve moved in together, Cams practice is going well, Blakes published a new memoir, and Ash is planning to build a library with his inheritance. But that inheritance is exactly Ashs problem.He never expected to be a duke, with Parliamentary politics and an estate to manage. Ash isnt even good at household accounts. And hes got a lecture to give to the Royal Antiquarian Society in a week. Hes trying his best, but hes overwhelmed, and an upcoming anniversary only adds a reminder of family loss.Ash believes Cam and Blake love him now, but will that still be the case when he finally admits to needing help?

Masters of War: Erich von MansteinFrom Prussian Aristocrat to Field Marshal: The Brilliant and Controversial Career of Nazi Germanys Master StrategistErich von Manstein stands as one of the most gifted military commanders of the twentieth century and one of the most morally compromised. This comprehensive biography examines the life and legacy of the German Field Marshal whose operational genius produced some of World War IIs most stunning victories, yet whose service to Nazi Germany implicated him in crimes that would lead to his conviction at war crimes trials.Born into Prussian military aristocracy in 1887, Manstein rose through the ranks of the German Army to become the architect of the audacious plan that conquered France in 1940, breaking through the Ardennes when Allied commanders expected attack elsewhere. His mastery of operational warfare, the art of orchestrating campaigns across time and space would be demonstrated repeatedly: in the grueling siege of Sevastopol, in the brilliant encirclement at Kerch where he destroyed an entire Soviet army, and in the legendary "backhand blow" at Kharkov where he turned apparent disaster into stunning victory.Yet this same operational brilliance served Adolf Hitlers criminal regime. Forces under Mansteins command participated in atrocities. Orders bearing his signature facilitated genocide. His trial for war crimes in 1949 confronted uncomfortable questions about command responsibility, the limits of "following orders," and whether professional military excellence can ever justify service to evil.Drawing on extensive historical research, trial transcripts, operational records, and Mansteins own controversial memoirs, this biography presents a complete portrait, neither hagiography nor simplistic condemnation, but rigorous analysis of a military genius whose talents were tragically employed in service of historys most criminal regime.Masters of War examines great military leaders and soldiers throughout history based on their battlefield achievements and operational excellence, regardless of the causes they served. This approach allows clear-eyed assessment of military capability while never obscuring the moral context and human costs of war. Mansteins career demonstrates that operational brilliance without moral grounding produces not triumph but tragedy, a lesson with enduring relevance for military professionals, historians, and citizens alike."A masterful examination of operational art practiced at the highest level and moral responsibility catastrophically failed. Essential reading for understanding the complexity of military excellence in service of evil.""This book does not flinch from uncomfortable truths. It shows us Manstein as a whole, brilliant commander and war criminal, operational genius and moral failure. The result is far more instructive than hagiography or simple condemnation could ever be.""The most complete and balanced assessment of Mansteins career available. Military professionals will learn from his operational methods; everyone will be challenged by the moral questions his life raises."

Bollywood looks glamorous from the outsidefame, money, spotlight, and success. But behind the camera lies a reality filled with struggle, rejection, patience, and survival.How to Enter Bollywood is a practical, reality-based guide for anyone who wants to understand how the film industry truly works. This book does not sell dreams or promise overnight success. Instead, it offers clear direction based on real industry experience.Inside this book, you will learn how Bollywood functions as a business, why talent alone is never enough, and what it really takes to build a long-term career in the entertainment industry. The book explains real entry paths for actors, dancers, singers, writers, and directors, along with the truth about auditions, casting agents, and networking.It also covers the most ignored but crucial topicsfinancial survival, mental strength, discipline, and patience. Readers will understand how to protect themselves from fraud, fake promises, and shortcuts that often trap newcomers. Most importantly, the book helps you decide when to keep fighting and when to change direction wisely.Written in simple, honest, and experience-driven language, this book is meant for dreamers who want clarity, not confusion. If you are serious about turning Bollywood into a career decision rather than just a dream, this book will help you move forward with awareness, confidence, and realism.No fake promises. Only reality.

Three brothers. Three women who will change everything. One powerful family that protects its ownno matter the cost.In the glittering, dangerous heart of Chicago, the Rossi family controls an empire built on blood, loyalty, and secrets. But when three fierce women collide with these ruthless men, everything changes. Love becomes the most dangerous game of all. BOUND TO THE BOSS - Luca & Elenas StoryWhen forensic accountant Elena Moreau witnesses a brutal hit at the Chicago docks, her quiet life shatters in an instant. The man who saves her isnt a herohes Luca Rossi, the ruthless enforcer of the citys most powerful mafia family.To keep her safeand silentLuca brings her to his fortified penthouse. Elena should hate him. Should fear the scarred hands that have killed without mercy. Instead, she craves the filthy praise he growls against her skin, the possessive fire in his gray eyes, and the way he touches her like shes his entire world.As Elena audits the familys books to earn her freedom, the chemistry between them ignites. But when the Russian mob comes for her, Luca will start a war to keep her safe. Because he doesnt share. He doesnt compromise. And he sure as hell doesnt let go of whats his. STOLEN BY THE SOLDIER - Matteo & Giannas StoryArt forger Gianna Vitale made one fatal mistake: she tried to con the Rossi family with a fake Caravaggio worth millions.Matteo Rossicharming soldier and the familys diplomatsees through her con immediately. Instead of turning her in, he offers a deal: work for him, use her brilliant mind to authenticate the familys art collection, and hell protect her from the Russian oligarch hunting her across continents.Living in Matteos guesthouse, working side by side, the attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore. Hes playful where his brothers are dark, but just as deadly when protecting whats his. And Gianna? Shes becoming his in ways that terrify and thrill them both.But her past is closing in. And when her former captor comes for her, Matteo will prove that charm hides a soldiers ruthlessnessand a lovers devotion that knows no bounds. CLAIMED BY THE KING - Nico & Cats StoryFederal prosecutor Catherine Reyes has spent three years building a case against the Rossi family. Then someone hacks her files, frames her for corruption, and destroys her career in one brutal move.The hacker? Nico Rossithe youngest brother, tech genius, and the most dangerous man shes never met. He didnt destroy her. Hes trying to save her. Because the real criminals are inside her own office, and Cat is their next target.Working together means breaking every rule. Living in his penthouse means fighting an attraction that grows more intense by the day. Nico is brilliant, awkward, and sees her in ways no one else ever has. And Cat is falling for the one man she should never trust.When corrupt agents come for them both, theyll have to choose: their careers or their hearts. Justice or love. Everything theyve worked for or the one person who makes them whole.The Rossi brothers have finally met their matches. Three dangerous men. Three fierce women. Three love stories that prove sometimes the most powerful thing in the world isnt money or powerits finding the one person worth fighting for.Binge the complete trilogy now and fall in love with the Rossi Crime Family.Note: While each book can be read as a standalone, the experience is richer when read in order as characters from previous books appear in later stories.

OKSANAI knew uncovering the Bratvas secrets would be my death sentence, but I never expected the man sent to silence me would become my cage. In the dead of night, Konstantin Vargin didnt just take my freedom; he took my breath, pinning me to the floor with a weapon at my throat and a predators hunger in his slate-gray eyes. Now, Im a prisoner in his fortified estate, forced to account for every cent I flagged while he systematically dismantles my autonomy. The moment his hands touch me, I am lost to a world of dominant control and dark temptation. He is a monster, a cold-blooded cleaner who should have ended me, yet I find myself seeking refuge in the very arms that hold me captive. His possession is a brand, a twisted poison that makes me crave the safety of his shadow even as the world outside burns. If I surrender to this carnal obsession, I might lose my soul, but if I fight him, Ill never survive the storm hes brought to my door. KONSTANTINThe moment I looked into her amber eyes, I knew Oksana Solovyov would be my ruin. I was sent to erase a witness, but the fire in her defiance triggered a fixation I couldnt suppress. I should have pulled the trigger and walked away into the cold Moscow night, but instead, I brought the little auditor into my world, determined to break her until she is nothing but mine. She thinks shes a hostage, but shes become my obsession, the only thing that matters in a life built on blood and betrayal. Ill use every tool at my disposal to bind her to me, using her body and her fear to ensure she never looks away. My enemies are closing in, sensing a weakness they think they can exploit, but they dont understand the depth of my depravity. I will destroy anyone who tries to take her, even if I have to burn my empire to the ground to keep her in my cage. This is the third book in The Debt Principle Series. Reading order: Absolute Chaos, Absolute Threat, Absolute Ruin.

OKSANAI knew uncovering the Vargin secrets would be dangerous, but I never imagined the depth of Konstantins depravity. When he pinned me to the floor with cold steel against my throat, I expected an ending, not a beginning. Now, trapped in his gilded cage, I am at the mercy of a man who sees my life as a debt to be collected and my body as his ultimate collateral. Konstantins possessive hunger threatens to consume my sanity, yet I cannot escape the terrifying pull of our connection. The moment I met his slate-gray gaze, I was lost. His touch brands me, stripping away my autonomy until I can think of nothing but the heat of his skin and the weight of his command. I know he is a predator, a monster who rules his empire with blood and iron, yet I find a dark, twisted safety in his absolute control. Every time he looks at me with those beautiful, cruel eyes, I am powerless to resist the ruin he promises. This obsession will be my downfall. KONSTANTINThe moment I laid eyes on her, I knew Oksana would be my undoing. I went to that safehouse to silence a witness, to end a life with the same cold indifference I have practiced for years. But the fire in her eyes and her refusal to break under my blade triggered a predatory fixation I couldnt ignore. I should have pulled the trigger and walked away, but instead, I chose to possess her. Now she is mineheart, body, and soulbut this obsession is a poison that consumes us both. I will strip her of her secrets and her pride until she belongs to no one else, molding her to fit the space Ive carved out in my dark world. Ill burn this city to the ground to keep her in my grasp, for I will destroy anyone who dares to take what belongs to me. Even if it means drowning us both in the aftermath. This is the second book in The Vargin Enclosure. Reading order: Collateral Debt, The Gilded Noose, Sovereign Ruin.This is the second book in The Debt Principle Series. Reading order: Absolute Chaos, Absolute Threat, Absolute Ruin.

Wisdom is not an intellectual data-acquisition project; it is what remains when the agitation of the heart is finally stilled. In Metta: As Foundational Wisdom, Emery Ralph explores the ancient pillar of Metta (loving-kindness) as a practical technology for internal restructuring. Most of us treat love as a passive experience dictated by chemistry or whim, mourning when it departs. Ralph argues that true wisdom arises through a deliberate orientation of the minda "muscle" that can be exercised through "reps" of goodwill until it rewires our neural pathways. The book guides readers through a traditional sequence of expansion, beginning with the most difficult subject: the self. It asserts that wisdom cannot arise in a mind that hates itself, offering a path to Radical Self-Acceptance that melts the "ice" of habitual patterns. Key themes include:The Mirror of Sila: Discover why "being good" is a strategy for energy conservation. Learn how integrity plugs the "leaks" of remorse and anxiety, providing the "high-voltage" attention required for deep contemplation. The Architecture of Metta: Move from the "cushion" to the "valley" by systematically expanding your circle of concernfrom the benefactor and the neutral stranger to the "difficult person" who serves as your ultimate teacher. The Power of Blameless Joy: Experience Anavajja-sukha, the structural resilience of a clear conscience that allows you to see the world without the distortion of the ego. Limitless Radiance: Master the practice of Sima-sambheda (the breaking of barriers), reaching a state of equanimity where love is no longer a "closed circuit" but a universal field of coherence. This is not a guide to becoming "perfect." It is a guide to becoming a Radiant Beingone whose very presence transforms the energy of everyone around them. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or a modern seeker, Metta: As Foundational Wisdom offers the "sophisticated software" needed to replace ancient "fight or flight" responses with a life of vibrant, interconnected color.

A high-octane thriller of conspiracy, action, and global intrigue.Jonathan Pane, known as JP, is a former British Army Major, ex-City trader, and reluctant assassin with a rare cognitive gift. He sees patterns others miss.Back in the City after leaving the Army, JP harbours a quiet ambition to redistribute wealth from bad actors toward neglected military veterans. When a chance reunion with his former boss, billionaire hedge fund titan Jacob Lucifan, pulls him into a shadowy web of corruption, that ambition becomes reality.As JP digs deeper, he uncovers rival networks manipulating global conflicts and financial systems from the shadows. What begins as a targeted operation spirals into a deadly race across the Scottish Highlands, the Swiss Alps, Lausanne, and Monaco, where mercenaries, traitors, and unseen power brokers close in from all sides.With two former soldiers at his side, JP must outmanoeuvre a ruthless adversary known only as The Taxman, prevent a multi-billion-dollar crypto transfer, and confront the truth about the people he trusted and the man he has become.But in a world where loyalty fractures and every move is calculated, the greatest threat may not be the enemy. It may be the cost of justice.Million Dollar Major is the first instalment in a gripping thriller series exploring the hidden architecture of modern warfare, the power structures behind global finance, and the contested origins of Bitcoin.When a man built for vengeance is forced to choose between justice and forgiveness, how many will pay the price?Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Lee Child, early Tom Clancy, and the classic espionage tradition of John Buchan.Follow the money.Uncover the conspiracy.Enter the world of the Million Dollar Major.

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4 more stories of psychological madness not for the faint of mind.

A yellow hedgehog. A broken world. A heroine who could change everything.Mania the Hedgehog Vol. 1 is an action-packed fantasy spin-off of the Move World saga and tells the moving story of Mania, a brave hedgehog girl with a special origin. After a devastating attack, she loses her mother and begins a journey that takes her to the limits of her powers and beyond.At her side: a team of friends with their own abilities, dark pasts, and a common goal the resistance against Dr. Kiknoba, the ruthless ruler who wants to subjugate their world.What to expect:A gripping spin-off in the style of a series10 episodes in one volume, with emotional buildup and a rapid paceThemes such as friendship, loss, self-discovery, and magicElements such as chi, chakra, alternate worlds, and warrior teamsIdeal for readers ages 12 and up, fans of anime storytelling and Sonic-inspired aesthetics

Willkommen in der Welt von Mobikos, wo Heldentum, Freundschaft und magische Krafte aufeinandertreffen!Mania the Hedgehog Vol. 1 erzahlt die epische Geschichte von Mania, einem mutigen gelben Igelmadchen, das nach dem tragischen Verlust ihrer Mutter in ein Abenteuer voller Gefahr, Entdeckungen und innerer Starke hineingezogen wird. An ihrer Seite: der geheimnisvolle Hiro, die kampferische Sophie, der charmante Manico und viele mehr.In dieser spannenden Kurzgeschichtensammlung erwartet dich eine Mischung aus Action, Gefuhl und Fantasie. Jeder Abschnitt offenbart neue Enthullungen uber Manias Herkunft, eine bedrohliche Prophezeiung und den wachsenden Widerstand gegen den tyrannischen Dr. Kiknoba, der mit aller Macht die Welt an sich reien will.Was dich erwartet: 10 spannende Geschichten in einem Band Eine tiefgrundige Heldin mit Herz und Kampfgeist Ein wachsendes Team aus Freund*innen, die mehr als nur Sidekicks sind Magische Elemente wie Chi, Chakra und alternative Universen Einfache Sprache mit viel Gefuhl ideal fur junge und junggebliebene Leser*innen Ob du ein Fan von Sonic-ahnlichen Welten, Anime-inspirierter Action oder Charakterdrama bist Mania the Hedgehog bietet dir all das in einem einzigartigen, emotionalen Abenteuer.Perfekt fur: Fantasy-Fans ab 12 Jahren Leser*innen, die starke weibliche Hauptfiguren lieben Alle, die sich fur Themen wie Freundschaft, Mut, Identitat und innere Starke begeistern Tauche ein in die bewegende Welt von Mania die Heldin, die du nie vergessen wirst!

Dystopian futures. Ancient magic. Arcane technology.The story begins with a girl returning to a world that has forgotten her, for a friend who is already deadEass struggles to connect to her old life in the Protectorate. Too much has changed and not enough. Gwystons grip on power is absolute, Niuen tells her nothing, and Max is haunting her dreams. And then theres the ravens shadow following her around.Meanwhile, Tayl finds himself at the Housea place that couldnt be more different from the Fragments, and not in a good way. In the midst of political intrigues and brewing conflicts, people hold their secrets close. Tayl is grasping in the dark to discover a truth buried so deep in the past that when he finally uncovers it, its almost too late.And Reesa? Reesa is so full of grief and hate shes going to burn down everything close to herand then the world.A perfect read for those who enjoy their escapes haunting, atmospheric, and vast.

Nature Connectedness Bicycle Journey Through the Hills and Forests of Andhra and Telangana

In a twisted and tangled world, Time Operative Haylee Dahlen just wants to find the crook Fox Palton.And no one knows exactly what Fox Palton wants.A vast story of come-uppance and betrayal that stretches across the decades and centuries, with a pace that defies time itself.From the author of the quirky time travel tale "Can You Outrun a T-Rex?"

"If I meet you, then Ill fall in love with you for real, even more than I am now,"Apollo, ancient god of Muse, Prophecy, Light and Healing, always knew his love life was cursed. Every love hed ever had would either leave him, or suffer a tragic end. Which is why, when he saw Titus Haverland the first time and immediately fell in love, Apollo deliberately avoided him. The man might walk around with his own personal light show, but that just indicated how much of a good soul Titus was. All the more reason to stay away. "I dont deceive anybody in any aspect of my business dealings, and that applies to all areas of my life."Titus Haverland, wolf shifter and owner of Titus Industries, had loved and lost before. He was still paying the child support. He kept his personal relations to quick interactions and rarely opened his pants for the same person twice. He had his work, which he micro-managed to the nth degree, and hed convinced himself that was enough. Until one day he came face to face with a future he didnt believe hed have. "Do you have any idea what you have done?"Mates cant be frozen by godly powers, and gods can get bored on a road trip. But as Apollo and Titus work towards their future, the past rears its head and changes life for them both all over again. Will it be a change too far, or will Apollo and Titus realize that they were on the same page all along.The Love He Could Keep is a standalone story. It was written for adults. Please store your ebook content responsibly.

Lieutenant Lacey Highsmith and Captain Jimmy "Eagle" Begay are thrown together on a high-stakes mission: track down a missing woman and child. Disguised as a married couple, Lacey quickly discovers that Eagle is as infuriatingly confident as he is undeniably attractivenot exactly her ideal partner, but shes determined to keep things professional.For Eagle, resisting Laceys allure is nearly impossible. Shes sharp, breathtaking, and the daughter of a Generala combination that could spell trouble for his career. Still, he cant help but wonder if she might just be worth the risk.When unexpected events force them to confront their own beliefs and desires, both Lacey and Eagle must decide if they can bridge their differencesand whether a future together is within reach.

Five years ago, Saber Isles walked away from her mate. She didnt have a choice. As a changeling tiger working for the Realm Defence Unit, she had spent years enforcing the oldest rule of her kind: humans stay in the dark while her people bled in the shadowsa rule that her kind had maintained for thousands of years.That fragile secrecy shatters when a Demonic War erupts, and humans get a brutal awakening. For the first time, they fight shoulder to shoulder with creatures they never knew existed. Riddled with remorse for leaving her mate unprotected, Saber searches for him, but a foolish mistake leads to her capture. The enemy is determined to turn her rogueto exploit the tigers power and cunning for their own ends.Kayde has spent years tryingand failingto forget the woman who vanished from his life without a trace. Battle-hardened and exhausted, hes buried the hollow place she left behind under discipline, loyalty, and the day-to-day grind of war. But when his path finally crosses Sabers again, its not the sharp-tongued, guarded woman he finds. Its a wounded tiger who watches him with familiar eyeswith no way to tell him the truth.Thrown together on a high-risk mission through nightmare realms and collapsing borders, Saber and Kayde must navigate hostile territory, political landmines, and a fiercely loyal found family who refuse to stand down. Old wounds reopen. Old sparks ignite.To survive, theyll have to trust the bond shes spent five years denyingand accept that sometimes the only way to win a war is to stand shoulder to shoulder with the one person she cant bear to lose.

Em noites silenciosas, versos nasceram como sussurros da alma. Entre dores e esperanças, cada poema floresceu com amor e fé. Esta obra é um convite ao reencontro com o que habita em nós ― a essência

Miracles come in all shapes and sizes in charming Maplewood Grove, where love finds a way to heal hearts and create the most beautiful second chances.This enchanting collection of six sweet romance novellas proves that sometimes the greatest gifts come wrapped in the most unexpected packages.In Sweet Mistletoe, historian Dot Simmons and rugged bar owner Cliff Barnett discover that holiday magic isnt just about twinkling lightsits about finding courage to open your heart when someone special is standing right under the mistletoe.Sweet Valentine brings together world-traveling bookstore owner Patty Sullivan and steady Sheriff Colton Rhodes through an elaborate Valentines Day scavenger hunt that leads them both to discover that the greatest adventure might be falling in love in your own hometown.When billionaire Richard King seeks refuge in Maplewood Grove in Sweet Hope, he never expects that single mother and caterer Isabel Martinez will teach him that patience truly is keyand that the most valuable things in life cant be bought with money.In Sweet Patience, bumbling mayor Gene Thompson and sharp-tongued town gossip Betty Lou Hopkins learn to expect the unexpected when their constant bickering turns into something deeper, proving that sometimes love hides behind the most unlikely arguments.Sweet Return follows holistic healer Lena Sullivan as she opens her mystical shop just in time for the winter solstice, finding unexpected magic with electrician Ben Brooksa man who doesnt believe in her remedies but finds himself believing in her.Finally, Sweet Solstice celebrates the longest night of the year as two hearts discover that sometimes the darkest moments lead to the brightest beginnings, and that love is the most powerful healing remedy of all.Each story weaves together themes of healing, second chances, and the miraculous power of community love.Perfect for fans of clean romance, small-town charm, and stories that celebrate the magic found in everyday moments. These tales will warm your heart and remind you that miracles happen when you least expect themespecially in Maplewood Grove.