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Author Jason Ryan takes us back to the heady days before drug smuggling was synonymous with deadly gunplay. During this golden age of marijuana trafficking, the country's most prominent kingpins were a group of wayward and fun-loving Southern gentlemen who forsook college educations to sail drug-laden luxury sailboats across the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and the Caribbean. Les Riley, Barry Foy, and their comrades eschewed violence as much as they loved pleasure, and it was greed, lust, and disaster at sea that ultimately caught up with them, along with the law.

Over half of the population gambles in the UK every year. How did we get here? What keeps us hooked when the odds are so heavily stacked against us? And who are the real winners and losers? Jackpot dives deep into gambling's seedy underbelly to answer these questions, and many more. From the first National Lottery draw in 1569 to the Wild West of today's online casinos, Guardian reporter Rob Davies follows the money to show who profits—and at what cost.

A senior editor at Mother Jones dives into the lives of the extremely rich, showing the fascinating, otherworldly realm they inhabit—and the insidious ways this realm harms us all. Have you ever fantasized about being ridiculously wealthy? Probably. Striking it rich is among the most resilient...

The Peripheral by William Gibson is a thrilling audiobook about two intertwined futures, from the bestselling author of Neuromancer In the near future in a broken down rural America, Flynne Fisher scrapes a living as a gamer for rich players. One night, working a game set in a futuristic but...

Teddy Fay hedges his bets in the latest thriller from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Stuart Woods. When Peter Barrington and Ben Bachetti come under threat while working at a film festival abroad, Teddy Fay is lured to the glittering city of Macau to resolve the problem. He'll soon come to...

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Martin--which Angie Thomas, the bestselling author of The Hate U Give, called "a must read"--comes a pitch-perfect romance that examines class, privilege, and how a stroke of good luck can change an entire life. Meet Rico: high school...

In William Gibson's first novel since 2014's New York Times best-selling The Peripheral, a gifted "app-whisperer", hired to beta test a mysterious new product, finds her life endangered by her relationship with her surprisingly street-smart and combat-savvy "digital assistant".

The Ultimate Lottery Guide: How to Win Big and Thrive After Hitting the Jackpot is the perfect companion for any lottery participant–those still dreaming of their big win and those looking to manage a recent windfall. It's your one-stop-shop for transforming lottery dreams into a well-planned reality. With this book in your hands, you're equipped to navigate the exciting yet challenging journey from lottery player to potential millionaire, and beyond.

När Thomas Ernberg får frågan om han vill frakta en Mercedes från Hamburg till Göteborg accepterar han erbjudandet omedelbart. Han har inte många åtaganden sedan hans äktenskap gick förlorat och dessutom ekar plånboken tom efter ett par dåliga affärer. Vad han inte inser är att det här är början på hans livs största äventyr. Uppdraget utförs på begäran av koncernen Richardsson och Thomas hinner inte köra långt innan inser att han är förföljd. Kort därpå hittar han en väska i bilen och då faller alla bitarna på plats.

A jackpot, a hot night, and a year later I'm a mother... Then we meet again , except he doesn't know anything about the baby…. And also he's my new boss... Will it work out? Even though her bank account is practically empty, Emma is persuaded by her friend to go on a spontaneous weekend of gambling in Vegas. But then the unthinkable happens. Alongside an unbelievably gorgeous stranger, she wins the jackpot on the slot machine! A wild night of partying ensues, and one thing leads to another... Twelve months later, Emma is moving to L.A. for her new job.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “ONE OF THE MOST VISIONARY, ORIGINAL, AND QUIETLY INFLUENTIAL WRITERS CURRENTLY WORKING”* returns with a sharply imagined follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Peripheral. William Gibson has trained his eye on the future for decades, ever since...

'Heartwarming, nostalgic and poignant' Lucy Clarke 'Both achingly funny and poignant' Sally Page 'Tender and uplifting' Kate Storey Buy a lottery ticket✅ Win your wildest dreams✅ Lose everything…? One lucky ticket is about to change everything. Edie and Ron have been together for nearly...

Das ist Jackpot, der Podcast mit Einblicken in die Welt von LOTTO Berlin. Hier erfährst Du, was hinter den Kulissen passiert, wenn ein großer LOTTO-Gewinn, oder sogar der LOTTO-Jackpot auf dem Konto des glücklichen Gewinners landet. Wir wollen außerdem wissen, was die Menschen glücklich macht und werden über das Engagement von LOTTO Berlin in Sport und Kultur reden. Kurz gesagt - in diesem Podcast hörst Du, warum so viel mehr hinter LOTTO Berlin steckt, als viele vielleicht ahnen. Mehr als die LOTTO-Annahmestelle des Vertrauens und mehr als der Eurojackpot.

Delaney believes life is an adventure, but when she receives a lottery ticket for a birthday she's not having, from a father she hasn't heard from in eighteen years, not even her horoscope can predict the astonishing outcome.

The New York Times bestselling author of Neuromancer and Agency presents a fast-paced sci-fi thriller that takes a terrifying look into the future. DON'T MISS THE SERIES—NOW STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON PRIME VIDEO! Flynne Fisher lives down a country road, in a rural America where jobs are scarce...

As Seen on GMA USA Today bestseller A Skimm Reads Pick She Reads - Most Anticipated Contemporary Fiction 2024 After the Jacobson siblings win a life-changing fortune in the lottery, they assume their messy lives will transform into sleek, storybook perfection–but they couldn’t be more wrong...

Das Leben geht munter weiter im »Hotel Güneş«. Yusuf Karamak muss sich damit abfinden, dass seine 90-jährige Oma tatsächlich nach Las Vegas fliegt … und dann läuft er am Flughafen auch noch einem verwirrten Mann mit einem Messer in die Arme … Vom Krankenhausbett in Antalya bis in die schillernden Casinos von Las Vegas – Yusufs Leben ist chaotisch, spannend und humorvoll. Jeder Tag bringt neue Überraschungen.

Magpie Maggie has finally settled in to her new role as owner of the Longhorn Trucking Company and things are rolling along smoothly until suddenly a last minute haul sends her scrambling to make a delivery out of state. With her boyfriend unavailable, she drags her sweet pup Desiree and her best friend Trudy along for a road trip. Of course, things are never smooth sailing with Maggie.

Jackpot Frequency – Your Global Lottery Guide Step into the world of jackpots with Jackpot Frequency, the podcast that keeps you on top of the biggest lottery draws worldwide! From USA’s Powerball and Mega Millions to Canada’s Lotto Max, Europe’s EuroMillions, Australia’s Oz Lotto, and the top lotteries in Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, we bring the numbers, trends, and fun straight to your ears. Every week, we break down the latest results, explain the odds in simple terms, and even suggest playful number picks — all for fun, entertainment, and maybe a little inspiration ...

Ein Hauptgewinn, eine heiße Nacht und ein Jahr später bin ich Mutter... Dann treffen wir uns wieder – Er weiß von nichts und ist auch noch mein neuer Chef... Wird das gut gehen? Emma lässt sich von ihrer Freundin Sophia zu einem spontanen Wochenende in Vegas überreden. Um Geld spielen, obwohl das Konto so gut wie leer ist? Doch dann geschieht tatsächlich das Unglaubliche: Gemeinsam mit dem schönen Unbekannten namens Ethan gewinnt Emma den Hausjackpot am Spielautomaten. 15.000 Dollar für jeden und Getränke frei Haus. Es folgt eine wilde Partynacht und eins kommt zum anderen.