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Fantasy
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Homicide detective Kara Gillian has a special talent: she can sense the "arcane" in our world, and there's quite a…
bit of it, even in Beaulac, Louisiana. She's also a summoner of demons, and works on a task force that deals with supernatural crimes. Her partners are attractive and smart FBI agents, but they're not summoners, and they're not telling Kara why they are on this special force with her. TO make things worse, Kara has pledged herself to one of the most powerful of demons-a Demon Lord-who helped save her partner's life, but now expects things in return. Meanwhile, she's trying to solve a string of murders that are somehow tied together by money, sex, rock music and. . . mud. But how can she concentrate on the case when she's not even sure who-or what-her partners are? .
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Medicine
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This book develops your ability to manage the care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognise and deal…
with the early signs of deterioration. Taking a practical, real-life approach to care, each chapter focuses on a patient with a particular issue – from chest pain to sepsis. You’ll consider the primary symptoms before working through the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient. The book focuses on developing clinical assessment and decision-making skills, leaving you confident and competent in caring for patients who are unstable, deteriorating or critically ill. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards • Packed with engaging real-life practice examples and activities. • Includes new coverage of Sickle Cell, chronic pain, bias and major trauma across the age spectrum. • Provides robust evidence-based tools and frameworks to use in practice, such as ABCDE assessments.
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General non-fiction, Writing
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From grammar and punctuation, to proofreading and fixing mistakes, this is your one-stop guide to improving your academic writing to…
achieve better grades at university. Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on Basic conventions of academic writing Critical thinking Conciseness and clarity Proofreading and referencing Common mistakes and how to avoid them. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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achieve better grades at university. Including quotes from tutors and examples of good and bad practice, this book provides step-by-step guidance on Basic conventions of academic writing Critical thinking Conciseness and clarity Proofreading and referencing Common mistakes and how to avoid them. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
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Fantasy
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On the edge of the Louisiana bayou, Officer Kara Gillian finds evidence that the Symbol Man--a serial killer with the…
ability to inhabit multiple bodies--is back. Her determination to crack the case is tempered only by her special understanding as a demon summoner. Is she the lead investigator, or the reason the killer is stalking her parish?
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Biography, United States history, True crime
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Abuse of Power includes updated Marilyn Monroe murder probe, and 2025 JFK and RFK assassination records release analysis.On December 15,…
1985, powerful mafia don Carlos Marcello, referring to JFK&’s death, told a fellow Texas prison inmate, in part, that, &“Yeah, I had the son of a bitch killed.&” This shocking audio-taped confession, based on the motive of revenge per FBI files released in early 2025, changes everything about not only the president&’s assassination but also reveals Marcello&’s complicity in the deaths of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen in 1965 and the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy three years later. The credible audiotaped admission by Marcello validates fifteen years of research by noted historian and bestselling author Mark Shaw in his last four books as true crime meets murder mystery in this groundbreaking historical exposé where the connection between three of America&’s most puzzling deaths is exposed for the first time. Shaw reveals a common sense account regarding what really happened when JFK, Kilgallen, and RFK died with the latter involving an apparent miscarriage of justice where Sirhan Sirhan may have been wrongfully convicted. To that end, Shaw&’s evidence, which may be covered up by a recent governmental investigation even though those involved are aware of Marcello&’s confession, points to his use of three patsies, Lee Harvey Oswald, Kilgallen&’s romantic interest Ron Pataky turned Judas, and Sirhan who served as decoys. Each was caught in the snare of this deadly mastermind when he eliminated JFK, Kilgallen, the most credible reporter to have investigated JFK&’s death, and RFK while J. Edgar Hoover hid the truth by protecting Marcello from any possible investigation. Regarding Sirhan, the new evidence proves that he deserves a retrial, one that could rock the nation&’s perception of historical truth. Without question, Abuse of Power will stand the test of time as the definitive source for those seeking logical, primary source accounts of the life and times, and the deaths of three prominent American icons.
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Mysteries and crime stories, Women sleuths
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Small town justice comes with a price. 'A richly drawn, haunting and unforgettable mystery' Chris Whitaker 'An unusually intelligent, exceptionally…
involving thriller' A. J. Finn 'A superb crime novel … wonderfully atmospheric and engrossing' Will Dean Ten years ago, in the pine-shaded town of Savage Ridge, Nick, Emmy, and Pete murder their high school classmate, Sammy Saint John. His body is never found, and no arrests are made. The three friends make a pact to leave Savage Ridge and never return… Now, each is drawn home, seemingly by chance or fate. But it’s neither: Private Investigator Sloane Yo has brought them back to finally answer for their crime. The noose begins to tighten. But with each stone turned over in pursuit of justice, the long-buried secrets of Savage Ridge, and Sloane’s employers – the ruthless Saint John family – start to come to light. What aren’t they telling Sloane? Is Sammy Saint John the only victim? And when the truth is finally revealed, whose side will she choose? For fans of Chris Whitaker’s We Begin at the End, Savage Ridge is a shattering, propulsive why-dunnit crime thriller set deep in the pines of the American Pacific Northwest. Praise for Savage Ridge 'Gloriously bringing to life small town revenge and simmering resentments, Savage Ridge is a one-sitting read, one that will make even the most moral of readers question exactly what they would do. I loved it' Lisa Hall ‘A stunning whydunit that inverts readerly expectations, Savage Ridge is both a gripping mystery and a wrenching story about the corrosive nature of guilt, of the price we pay for what we do and what we leave undone. Morgan Greene is a suspense author to watch’ Jeff Abbott ‘Full of tension and suspense, I couldn’t put this down. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. Brilliant!’ Simon McCleave ‘Dark, gut-punching and satisfying all at once. Expert handling of characters and pace, and a glorious evisceration of moral duty!’ Rachel Lynch
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Law and crime biography, True crime
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Las Vegas, 1970s—a golden age of Glitter Gulch corruption. Dennis Gomes--the youngest division chief in Gaming Control Board history--whipped a…
ragtag group of auditors into hardened, gun-slinging investigators, and shattered clichés about milquetoast accountant cops. Coming within a hair’s breadth of death more than once, Gomes capped off his tenure with the famous bust of the Stardust skim, portrayed in the book and movie Casino. In Hit Me!, there’s action to fill a dozen Scorsese films—midnight raids, heart-rending showgirl romances, and deadly double-crosses. And the cast of characters reads like a roll call of gangster lore. But no matter how much evidence Gomes uncovered, or how many witnesses and informants were bloodied, Gomes was swept aside by a political system that was dirty to its core. It took nearly three decades, but in 2007, Gomes made a date with destiny at The Family Secrets Trial--the justice system finally taking out a “hit” on the mob. In a Chicago courtroom on July 30, 2007, Gomes--a key prosecutorial witness--finally settled all scores. Dennis Gomes, who passed away in February 2012, will be posthumously inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame in Las Vegas in October 2012.
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Medicine
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This book develops your ability to manage the care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognise and deal…
with the early signs of deterioration. Taking a practical, real-life approach to care, each chapter focuses on a patient with a particular issue – from chest pain to sepsis. You’ll consider the primary symptoms before working through the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient. The book focuses on developing clinical assessment and decision-making skills, leaving you confident and competent in caring for patients who are unstable, deteriorating or critically ill. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards • Packed with engaging real-life practice examples and activities. • Includes new coverage of Sickle Cell, chronic pain, bias and major trauma across the age spectrum. • Provides robust evidence-based tools and frameworks to use in practice, such as ABCDE assessments.
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War, World War II
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This meticulous study is a concentrated look at naval admiral Chester W. Nimitz and his subordinate leaders—military men under stress—and…
the relationship of fighting admirals to their top leaders and one another. Bull Halsey, &“the Patton of the Pacific,&” could win a battle; ascetic and cultivated Raymond Spruance could win a campaign; but Chester W. Nimitz, the quiet but dauntless battler from the banks of the Pedernales River, could win a war. And the way he did win that war in the Pacific is the center of this excellent and absorbing biography of naval operations and of men in command relationships.How They Won the War in the Pacific covers many leaders, including the top fighting ones afloat and ashore, and it shows Admiral Nimitz as history will record him—as the wise, calm tower of strength in adversity and success, the principal architect of victory in the Pacific during World War II.
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Mysteries and crime stories, Police procedural fiction, Suspense and thrillers
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Ellroy&’s deep dive into the psyche of a serial killer and &“the scariest book I&’ve ever read.&” (Jonathan Kellerman)Killer on…
the Road is an exploration into the mind of a perfectly crafted psychopath: a mix of clinical vision, genius intellect, and an empty conscience. And once you&’re in, it&’s impossible to get out.Even as a child, Martin Michael Plunkett was no ordinary boy. Extreme parental indifference marked him as an outcast. In his head, Plunkett crafted a second life, remaking himself in the guise of his favorite comic book villain. His mind fixated on dark thoughts and twisted imaginings. A heart of evil was burnished—and Plunkett grew up to become a psychotic murderer.This chilling tale is written as the reflections of an unrepentant criminal. As Plunkett serves four consecutive life sentences in solitary at Sing Sing, he reminisces on his decades of discovery and horror. He moves in the shadows of American madness and obsession. He is the killer on the road.
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Spy stories, Suspense and thrillers
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Nationally bestselling author Chris Hauty, one of the high-octane writers &“to take the thriller world by storm&” (The Real Book…
Spy), returns with a riveting stand-alone novel that explores what might have really happened at the JFK assassination. Set in present-day, a disgraced former Secret Service office and a Jesuit professor join forces to delve into the mysteries surrounding the events of November 22, 1963. Fixated on deciphering the conspiracies behind the history-changing assassination, they are oblivious to the fact that the cabal is still active—and may face an end as bloody as the carnage in Dealey Plaza. Will they be able to uncover the truth in time? Or will they become two more footnotes in history?
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Science fiction, Ghost and horror stories, Suspense and thrillers
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The Intruders is in the rich tradition of science fiction movie classics such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The…
Thing and The Day The Earth Stood Still, with a nod to contemporary series like Stranger Things, The X-Files and Supernatural.The Intruders have arrived. Something strange is taking place in the small town of Engles, Indiana. Greg Garrett returns home from a business trip to discover his wife and children have disappeared. More people begin to vanish without a trace. The skies produce a substance that doesn&’t look like natural rain. Aggressive swarms of insects attack without warning. And late at night, residents are haunted by ghosts desperate to reveal the secrets of their existence but unable to speak.Engles is undergoing a terrifying transformation that could threaten all of civilization Who is this unseen enemy? What is their mission? Discover the terrifying secrets of The Intruders.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
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LGBTQ+ fiction, Multi-cultural fiction, General fiction
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When Frederick shows up at school, Xio is thrilled. The new boy is shy, cute, and definitely good boyfriend material.…
Before long, she pulls him into her lively circle of friends. Frederick knows he should be flattered by Xio's attention. After all, she's popular, pretty, and a lot of fun. So why can't he stop thinking about Victor, the captain of the soccer team, instead?
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A queen's death and a king's coronation. Rising mass media and declining public morals. Splits in all the major political…
parties and a new wave of social activism. War abroad and strikes at home. Welcome to Edwardian England.When Queen Victoria died in 1901 it was the end of an era. Britain's dominance stretched across seven continents and its ruling classes were wealthier than ever before. Many later remembered the decade or so that followed as the long afternoon of an empire where the sun never set. Yet the Edwardians themselves were acutely aware that the country was in a state of flux; the seismic change that they felt would transform modern Britain forever.In Little Englanders, Alwyn Turner reconsiders the Edwardian era as a time of profound social change, with the rise of women's suffrage and the labour movement, unrest in Ireland and the Boer republics, scandals in parliament and culture wars at home. He tells the story of the Edwardians through music halls and male beauty contests, the real Peaky Blinders and the 1908 Summer Olympics, and Marie Lloyd, Arthur Conan Doyle and Winston Churchill. In this colourful, detailed and hugely entertaining social history, Turner shows that, though the golden Victorian age was in the past, the birth of modern Britain was only just beginning.
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Literature biography, United States history, Politics and government
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A mesmerizing firsthand account of the warping of American reality over the past decade as Donald Trump has risen to…
dominance—from a participatory witness who got so far inside the distortion field that it swallowed her whole.Olivia Nuzzi spent a third of her life observing those in power. She became a reporter in 2014, when the political landscape began to reconfigure itself around a singular personality whom she was uniquely primed to understand. Over the next ten years, she used her access and eye for detail to chronicle his campaigns, trials, and government in blockbuster feature stories that drove the national conversation and propelled her to the heights of her profession. Then, in 2024, her personal life collided with the public interest in a scandal that cost Nuzzi her job and reputation. Amid a full-blown tabloid frenzy, Nuzzi went quiet, drove west, and spent the next year in self-imposed exile at the edge of the country, where she wrote this searing and astonishingly clear-eyed account of what she—and we—have experienced over the last decade. Nuzzi walked through hell and she took notes. The result is a brilliant and bracing reckoning with recent history from one of our sharpest political observers. Beginning in the present in California, and then turning her gaze back east and back in time, she crafts a dazzling mosaic of the Trump era: her many behind-the-scenes encounters with Trump himself, from their first meeting in Trump Tower to a wealth of revelatory conversations about his Hollywood aspirations, his dreams, his fears about being assassinated, and more; the life she led uneasily that skidded to a halt; the rise of digital surveillance and the decline of privacy; the normalization of political violence; and the collision of polarization with the democratization of information to sow doubt about every aspect of our reality. American Canto is also a powerful personal history. Nuzzi&’s account of growing up in working-class New Jersey as the child of alcoholics in the shadow of New York City and 9/11 is raw and moving. Her mother was angry, beautiful, and unpredictable. Her father, a loving man who supported his family as a sanitation worker, removed debris from Ground Zero. They both died young. A version of Nuzzi did, too. She approached this &“kind of death&” with the critical distance of a reporter. When interrogating her own mistakes, Nuzzi confesses, &“I had trained my whole life in the battlefield of crisis.&” Despite her profession, Olivia Nuzzi has never been interested in breaking news. American Canto is not a memoir, nor a tell-all, nor a book about the president. Instead, it is something more artful and more interesting—a character study of a nation undergoing radical transformation in real time. It seeks to reframe our understanding of the history we are living through from the perspective of someone who observed it from within the kaleidoscope and now sees it clearly from the other side.
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Business and economics, Laws and statutes
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Unter Auswertung der aktuellen Rechtsprechung auf nationaler und europäischer Ebene gibt dieses Buch einen umfassenden Überblick über die Wirksamkeit von…
Vertragsanpassungsklauseln und Zinsanpassungsklauseln. Dabei bietet es Lösungen an, wie unwirksame Vertragsanpassungsklauseln und Zinsanpassungsklauseln in Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen ersetzt werden können. Neben der Ersetzung durch dispositives Gesetzesrecht und im Wege ergänzender Vertragsauslegung wird dabei die Anpassung von Verträgen bei Störung der Geschäftsgrundlage berücksichtigt. Zu den behandelten Verträgen gehören unter anderem Darlehensverträge beziehungsweise Kreditverträge wie insbesondere Prämiensparverträge, Zahlungsdiensterahmenverträge beziehungsweise Verträge über Girokonten und weitere verbraucherschutzrelevante Verträge wie beispielsweise Wohnraummietverträge. Dieses Buch richtet sich damit sowohl an Praktiker aus der Justiz und Anwaltschaft als auch an die Rechtswissenschaft.
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Computers and internet, General non-fiction
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Joint Conference on Discrete Geometry and Mathematical Morphology, DGMM 2025,…
held in Groningen, The Netherlands, during November 3–6, 2025. The 37 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Discrete Geometry – Models, Transforms, and Visualization; Computational Aspects of Discrete Structures and Tilings; Discrete and Combinatorial Topology; Hierarchical and Graph-Based Models, Analysis and Segmentation; Algorithms; Morphological Filters, PDEs and Multivariate Morphology; Mathematical Morphology and Digital Geometry for Applications.
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Classic fiction, General fiction, Serious and literary fiction
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Written during F. Scott Fitzgerald&’s Hollywood years, a witty collection of tales where humor and heartbreak collide through the eyes…
of a once-successful screenwriter—now with a new foreword by Fitzgerald&’s great-granddaughter Blake Hazard and a bonus Pat Hobby story that has never before been published in print.Literary legend F. Scott Fitzgerald pulls back the curtain on the glitz, chaos, and absurdity of the movie industry through the eyes of Pat Hobby, a screenwriter clinging to his faded dreams. Pat&’s amusing misadventures offer a glimpse into the life of a man caught between the illusions of ambition and reality&’s disappointments. Set in 1930s Hollywood—a place where lunchroom gossip held as much power as the scripts themselves—Pat&’s world is one of desperation and hustle. Once celebrated for his screenwriting, he&’s now a relic, scraping by on odd jobs and his half-baked schemes to make a buck. Pat navigates town with a blend of cunning and futility. &“This was not art, this was an industry,&” he observes, capturing the soul of a system where creativity takes a back seat to profit. Originally published in Esquire from 1939 to 1940, these stories were born from Fitzgerald&’s own struggles to make it in Hollywood. The result is a darkly funny and brilliantly crafted portrait of an antihero writer who&’s willing to go for broke.
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Medicine, Psychology, General non-fiction
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This book is a unique compilation that considers tropical diseases, including neglected, emerging, and re-emerging diseases, in the broader context…
of public health in society in low and middle-income countries. The book conducts a post-COVID-19 review on various public health issues in these settings, including mental health in people living with HIV, to diagnostics and disease prevention in resource limited settings. Following the onslaught of SARS-CoV2 on the human race and the significant healthcare challenges faced in low and middle-income countries, the pandemic brought to light the value of understanding infectious diseases that have great potential to degenerate into pandemics, and cause significant morbidity and mortality. The authors advocate that a focused, effective response and approach is essential moving forward. This includes—but is not limited to—clinical as well as public health intervention, vaccine development, and confronting the challenges of vaccine delivery, in the contexts of differential social and cultural paradigms and beliefs. This book provides pathways for future responses to such similar infectious diseases pandemics. Topics include connections between migration and Ebola, a highly infectious, outbreak-prone disease with devastating consequences; the multifaceted impacts of rabies, a neglected tropical disease affecting populations especially in low resource settings, as well as cholera, an outbreak-prone disease affecting populations in humanitarian settings and low income countries. Connecting public health, medical practice and policy, mental health, and society, this book is relevant to practitioners and scholars working in public health arenas and in areas of migration, development studies, and mental health.