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¿Por qué las advertencias de hace décadas describen nuestro mundo actual con tanta exactitud? 1984 y Rebelión en la granja no son solo novelas; son profecías que definen nuestra comprensión de la política moderna. Esta colección presenta dos visiones complementarias sobre cómo se pierde la libertad: una a través del miedo y la vigilancia, y la otra a través de la mentira y la manipulación.

Why do virtuous leaders often fail while the cunning rise to the top? For over five centuries, The Prince has stood as the most controversial manual on power ever written. Niccolò Machiavelli dared to ask a question few others would: What does it actually take to rule effectively?

Why did the discipline of the ancients triumph where modern armies failed? In The Art of War, Niccolò Machiavelli challenges the reliance on mercenaries and advocates for a return to the civic virtues of Rome. Written as a spirited dialogue between a renowned commander and Florentine nobles, this masterpiece is a philosophical treatise on the bond between a society and its defenders.

History is not shaped by the well-intentioned, but by those who understand the true nature of power. This collection unites Niccolò Machiavelli's two legendary works—The Prince and The Art of War—into the ultimate playbook for statecraft and survival.

¿Por qué las revoluciones que prometen libertad terminan instaurando tiranías? Rebelión en la granja es una autopsia brutal de la corrupción política. George Orwell utiliza una fábula aparente para demostrar cómo los ideales revolucionarios son secuestrados por nuevas élites para justificar la opresión.

What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself but remembering what you’ve always carried? In a world that urges constant self-improvement, many people feel exhausted, disconnected, and unsure of their inner voice even after years of “doing the work.” The Quiet Strength of Ancestral Healing offers a gentler path forward, grounded in indigenous perspectives that understand healing as remembrance, balance, and continuity rather than correction.

In a world where every decision, every success, and every relationship is dictated by human behavior, The Ops Manual offers you the tools that the elite use to rise to power. The strategies and frameworks within will transform how you interact with others, enabling you to influence, inspire, and control outcomes with scientific precision.

Det. Inspector Kate Carter and her team are assigned to investigate the murder of man found inside the wreckage of a car. A vintage vinyl record from 1964, found next to the body, soon turns out to be an important clue as a second body is discovered. And meanwhile, Det. Inspector Kate, shrewd and smart, and a happy-go-lucky mum to three children, has something very dark to contend with her in her personal life.

Hardly anyone ever leaves Des Moines, Iowa. But Bill Bryson did, and after 10 years in England he decided to go home, to a foreign country. In an ageing Chevrolet Chevette, he drove nearly 14,000 miles through 38 states to compile this hilarious and perceptive state-of-the-nation report on small-town America.

Aelin has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day....With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them.

John Gaunt was the son of Edward III, brother to the Black Prince, father to Henry IV, and the sire of all those Tudors. He has had pretty bad press: supposed usurper of Richard II’s crown and the focus of hatred in the Peasants’ Revolt, as they torched his home, the Savoy Palace. Helen Carr paints a complex portrait of a man who held the levers of power on the English and European stage, passionately upheld chivalric values, pressed for the Bible to be translated into English, and patronized the arts.

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

Why do some people manipulate, exploit, and harm with chilling consistency—while others, even when raised in the same environment, do not? Cruelty by Nature dismantles the comforting myths that abuse is merely the product of trauma, bad parenting, or social wounds. Instead, it draws from neuroscience, genetics, and clinical psychology to reveal a sharper truth: personality pathology is rooted in stable biological systems that bias individuals toward exploitation.

Invisibility has been Clara’s go-to survival skill since childhood. So she hides behind her thick glasses and heavy fringe, working as a teaching assistant at the exclusive Molton Prep, happy with her seven-year-old pupils and avoiding their posh parents. Her one secret indulgence? Watching the gorgeous but wildly intimidating Lord Rafe Sterling sweep into school to collect his son. Her crush on him is ridiculous. Lord Sterling is way older than her, aristocratic, terrifying, and tipped to be one of the UK’s youngest judges.

We are all and nothing now, our fate weighed on the scales of the stars and counterbalanced by the forces that oppose us. The shadow of the false king spreads as thick as oil across the kingdom we were born to rule, and none remain untouched by its darkness. Our crowns lay within reach if only we can claim them. All souls are at risk now and when the final battle dawns, a new regime will rise.

My husband has a son I never knew about. Now he’s in our home. And I don’t know if I’m safe. He's eighteen, claims to be my husband's son, and needs a place to stay. He’s family, and I have no choice but to let him in. The next day, a local girl is found dead in our community pool. And guess who’s the prime suspect?

Contains books 4-6 of the bestselling, fast-paced Detective Sebastian Clifford series.

Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family. Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored - especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica. However, she seems far more concerned with her family's welfare than his romantic advances.

Aleksei Marinov is the Bratva’s most ruthless killer. Feared. Cold-blooded. Vicious. Now—for better or worse—my husband. I tried to put him behind bars. He put a ring on my finger instead. But it wasn’t a choice. I could either let my family suffer or sell myself to the one man I hate. This isn’t love. It’s revenge. And Aleksei will stop at nothing to break me.

Join Henry as he competes for a cushion, faces off with Moody Margaret, finds that old age is no excuse for good behaviour and much more in this epic volume! Contains 10 Horrid Henry stories, performed by the show's full cast. Catch up with Henry and friends on their missions in "Evil Mastermind", "Purple Pass", "Hashtag Henry", "Walking Stick Gang", "Good Morning World (replace this with the new HHAUDIOBOOK097 on both COVER ART and this metadata)", "Favourite Cushion", "Gives It All", "Margaret Moves In", "Ice Cream Dream" and "Big Breakfast".