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In order to prevent World War III, Agents Stills and Mackey are sent to Iran to take action from within. But the mission is not merely to take out Iran's weapons grade nuclear material intended for Israel - they've been instructed to incite an Iranian revolution.

Agents Still and Hollahan are on a special assignment-neutralizing a mysterious terrorist mission known only as Crescent Fire. The terrorists' weapon is a Scud missile - and their target is the White House. Good thing these boys know how to work under pressure.

Negative Nine is intended to plant the seed of the negative numbers concept in the minds of children 0-10. Follow this "negative" negative number as he quests for his place on the great number line. Children will learn the basic concept of negative numbers along with valuable lessons in perseverance. Opposites abound as you pass zero into the realm of negatives, leaving the positive numbers behind. See if you can find them all!

This is the first volume of a new comedy series that delivers a next generation twist on stand-up. An entertaining hour where reality meets stand-up comedy via performances and profiles of the next generation of great African American comics. We Got Next takes you into the talent scout lab of Bob Sumner (Founder/Producer/Lead Talent Scout of Def Comedy Jam series with Russell Simmons on HBO) as he sets out to answer the question, “Who’s next?”

Born into a Russian Mafia family, Vlad Karev is no stranger to violence… but this time it’s personal. Someone has murdered his father and Vlad can’t rest until he finds the killer. When the trail leads to an art gallery, Vlad wants to dig deeper, but he needs help from the owner’s daughter. The pretty redhead is far too innocent for a man like Vlad, but he’ll do what it takes to get the information he needs. His obligations are to the family, even if that means using the fiery woman.

Rare bookstore owner Dmitry Karev left the Russian Mafia behind when his wife died, but there’s too much at stake to keep his back turned any longer. His father is dead and his brothers may be next. Someone’s been leaving Dmitry clues about the killer, but he never expected his informant to be a bombshell like Harper Allen. Now the curvy computer expert is testing not only Dmitry’s methodical nature, but his self-restraint as well. But with his family’s lives in the balance, Harper may be the best chance Dmitry’s got to catch a killer.

Former Russian mobster Maxim Karev is a man with something to prove. His father’s been murdered and even his own brother thinks he’s guilty. To clear his name, Maxim has to return to the organization he left behind. He likes to work alone, but this time an FBI agent leaves him little choice—either she goes in undercover with him, or Maxim can rot in jail. One thing’s for sure—he’s not going down for a crime he didn’t commit. If playing with the beautiful agent is what it takes to prove his innocence, Maxim is prepared to go the distance. FBI agent Savannah Casillero never backs down.

In Chilling Effect, R.J. Pineiro’s newest thriller, William Kiersted is committed to accelerating the effects of climate change through frightening acts of ecological terrorism. Global climatologists Doctors Natasha Shakhiva and Konrad Malone join forces with Rachel Daly from the CIA’s new global climate counterterrorist unit, as well as its Russian counterpart, in an attempt to spoil Kiersted’s plan to cripple humanity, if not outright destroy it.

D. C. Barletta is a writer, software developer, and unapologetic science geek who loves living at the intersection of code, creatures, and story. With a background in biological research and a deep interest in how life evolves under pressure, he builds fantasy worlds where ecosystems feel lived-in, and where rivers, roots, and bond-creatures shape the fate of cities hanging on by their fingertips. His ongoing World of Tethys saga follows exiles, wranglers, and root-listeners clinging to a cliffside civilization above a dangerous prehistoric sea.

In the darkest days of the Great War, when the world was aflame with conflict, one young boy embarks on a treacherous journey that tests his courage, resourcefulness, and the depth of his trust. In the heart of a chaotic war-torn country, the boy finds himself thrust into a world of danger and intrigue. As the flames of revolution and war sweep through all of Europe, the boy’s family, once privileged and powerful, became hunted targets of a merciless regime, with his family's fortune reduced to a mere satchel of precious jewels.

Märchenhaft. Fesselnd. Aufregend. Ariella wird weiterhin vom Schattenprinzen festgehalten, um den es immer schlechter steht. Es scheint, als wäre sie der Schlüssel, um ihn zu heilen und den Fluch von ihm zu nehmen. Doch was, wenn Ariella begreift, wie viel Macht wirklich in ihr verborgen steckt? Wird sie wirklich Tarot selbstlos helfen? Schließlich ist sie kein Engel mehr, sondern gehört den Vampiren an. Angel of Embers ist der zweite Band der magischen und spannenden Romanreihe von LEXY v. GOLDEN alias D.C. ODESZA.

A twisting psychological and supernatural thriller. Jack Layton is recovering from a car wreck that took the life of his wife. Between guilt and grief, he isolates himself in their home. But when he finds a letter from his deceased wife, everything he knows comes into question. Something is after him in the darkness. As he digs deeper, his car crash may not have been an accident at all. If he can face it, Jack must confront these nightmares and find out what's lurking in shadows.

Meet Margaritta, ‘The Sex Tapes’ editor, also known as the ‘Scandalous Scandinavian’, who will introduce you to a thrilling world of adult confessions. Just listen to her amazing collection of ‘Readers’ Letters’, from people like you, who are into really imaginative sex and unbelievably wild erotic fantasies! Hear Mrs L.W. of Bayswater, London who tells us how she fulfilled her husband’s hottest fantasy and Larry of Wolverhampton who bares his fangs and everything else…

Present is an essential deep dive into absentee fatherhood, the obstacles and stigmas that exasperate it, the dads who want to reconnect with their children, and what it takes for families to start healing—from the co-founder of Fathers’ UpLift “Dr. Daniels, one of the nation’s foremost...

I wrote this book because I wanted the world to know the story of my special needs son Lloyd C. Darby lll. Affectionately known as DJ, which stands for Darby Junior. When people triumph over their circumstances as my wife and I have, there are usually hidden lessons others can benefit from contained within the events. However, if we don’t share our stories with the world, no one will ever hear about them.

Lauren, a disillusioned actress, and Brandon, a rule-following younger cop, clash like fire and gasoline. On the Fourth of July, a chance encounter leads to an unforgettable night. Lauren tries to brush it off as a mistake, but Brandon knows better. He pursues her, and their secret romance catches fire. As Lauren battles doubts and fears of their age gap, Brandon is ready to prove that what they have is real—and worth fighting for.

The construction of Avalon station, known as the crown jewel and economic centerpiece of the Tronis colony, is almost finished. Director Hawthorn, impressed by Gamma Squadron's recent success, has decided to visit the station earlier than planned. Meanwhile, Gamma Squadron remains focused on their mission to eliminate pirate threats and ensure the safety of Tronis.

Humanity has started to colonize other worlds and learned the lessons of colonization anew. A recent war with a neighboring alien race has prompted changes in Earth's military. Straining the relationship between Earth and her colonies. Worlds such as Tronis, now a trade center that was spared from the war. Pirates have started to attack the Tronis trade routes. The latest attack has taken hostages, and the government is forced to ask for help from Earth. Enter Gamma Squadron, the United Nations Space Corps' latest evolution of Earth's special forces teams.

After an explosion that rocks the desert megacity where they live, both Delkan and Ziara are tasked with the protection of their home from the Varul, a virus which can hijack control of the mind. The only problem? Ziara was infected during the first intrusion. Rather than turn herself in to the Quarantine from which no one returns, Ziara searches for a cure and tries to keep the Varul under control. But now she’s blacking out, unable to stop herself from spreading the disease further.

She’s forbidden fruit, ripe and too tempting. Sharing my apartment? A recipe for disaster. Her brother might be my best friend, but she’s all grown up now—too grown up.