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Entre as cinzas de um mundo em ruínas, uma soldada encontra uma carta que diz: Queime antes de ler. E assim tem início uma correspondência improvável entre duas agentes de facções rivais travando uma guerra através do tempo e espaço para assegurar o melhor futuro para seus respectivos times. E então, o que começa como uma provocação se transforma em algo mais. Um romance épico que põe em jogo o passado e o futuro. Se elas forem descobertas, o destino será a morte. Ainda há uma guerra sendo travada, afinal. E alguém precisa vencer.

The final book in Max Brooks’s official Minecraft trilogy! The New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Island details the story of two stranded heroes whose block-breaking expedition lands them squarely in the middle of a conflict that only they can resolve. Journeying into the...

Elijah Roberts: I'm a grumpy ass drag queen who loves what I do and never wants to stop. Drag gives me an escape, a way to embody the star inside me. A way to be happy. Imagine how pissed I get when a stalker pushes me to quit drag after an extra spooky message is left on my mirror in red lipstick. Enter Ryan Diaz, a smoldering and perma-smiling detective at Stonewall Investigations. He offers to take my case, which isn't the only thing I want him to take . . .

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Up Brave, Confident, and Independent Life at 11 is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. Friendships are shifting, school is getting tougher, and responsibilities at home are piling up. Wouldn’t it be easier if your tween had a guide filled with real-world skills to help them navigate it all? That’s exactly what this audiobook provides. Essential Life Skills for Every 11-Year-Old is a fun, practical guide designed to help kids build confidence, independence, and resilience—without the boring lectures.

Published in time for Remembrance Day 2008, the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, We Will Remember Them commemorates the veterans who are no longer among us. With an introduction by Henry Allingham, 110, only survivor of the Battle of the Somme and Britain's oldest living man, Max Arthur's new book expands the circle of contributors by interviewing the families of First World War veterans.

Max Ehrmann gained world fame with his poem Desiderata written in 1927. Many volumes of poetry and numerous plays followed, including three with spiritual themes: "Jesus: A Passion Play", "David and Bathsheba", and "The Wife of Marobius". Ehrmann was not a Christian, but this reinterpretation in verse of The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach, better known as the book of Ecclesiastes from the Bible, was done with a deep respect for the philosophical wisdom contained in the original Greek manuscript.

 Griffin Banks is the son of a tech mogul and from the outside in, appears to have everything set. But Griffin's battling intense demons of his own. Things get exponentially worse when he wakes up from a drug and alcohol-fueled blackout to find his friend in his living room. His dead friend. Someone murdered her and left him behind.  Griffin's case is exactly what Detective Alejandro Santos was looking for, and Alejandro happened to be exactly who Griffin was looking for. When powerful sparks begin to fly between the two, both men will be faced with new challenges.  

Find hope to get you through life's toughest times when you know that God will carry you through. Looking for answers to replace your tears? Running low on hope for the future? Spending more time with discouragement than joy? New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado has discovered...

Have you ever seen a fireman who's so insanely sexy you'd actually consider DIY-ing a little at-home arson just so he'd show up at your front door? Dramatic, I know, but hear me out. Chiseled hot body, bright blue eyes, and the sexiest smile I've ever seen - the first time I saw Garrett Alexander in my exam room, it took everything inside me not to do something crazy like mount him during his yearly physical. Not only is he a total babe, but he's charming, hilarious, and the kind of single dad that would make your ovaries explode.

Dive into Zuleika Dobson, a brilliantly satirical exploration of undergraduate life at Edwardian Oxford. This wickedly funny tale follows the entire student body, captivated by the enchanting Zuleika, who is visiting her grandfather, the warden of Judas College. As affections spiral out of control, the story culminates in a shocking and dramatic finale during Eights Week, where love leads to unforeseen consequences. (Summary by Andy Minter)

The cast of characters in this compilation is a menagerie of animals: cats, dogs, birds, even a dragon - and their owners. These stories look at the myriad of experiences, and adventures, that pet ownership can bring. Join a medieval scholar who discovers that not all mythical creatures are extinct, stalk the night with the Cat of Frankenstein, kick that caffeine habit with a class of kindergartners, dance along with a divorcée and her dog, and more!

Have you ever wondered what the Holy Land might have looked like through Jesus's eyes? Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he takes you on an unforgettable journey following Jesus through his life on earth, giving you a chance to see the Holy Land and God’s heart...

Mike Hammer, the toughest PI of all, draws a seemingly routine assignment—playing bodyguard to diva Rita Vance on the eve of her big Broadway comeback. But Rita is an old flame of Hammer’s, and when their romance is rekindled, the detective finds the actress facing death threats and himself the target of one hit man after another. When the actress disappears, the show must go on, which, with Mike Hammer, means swift, violent retaliation.

Do you want to overcome your anxiety? Do you want to be free from the worries that weigh you down? If you're trembling on a tightrope of fear and worry, get ready for the best trade ever: your cares for God's calm. That's God's offer. Bestselling author Max Lucado understands what it's like to...

Mike Hagen, an American nicknamed "Crybaby", became one of those chosen to be given an augmented reality interface. However, his favorite game was an MMA fighter - possibly, for the reason that he'd never fought in real life, and the interface adapted itself to him.

The foundations of the world are quaking. Markets crash and cities burn as a new god struggles to be born. Ancient hunters skitter across space, eager and hungry. Dark forces conspire to undermine anything or anyone who could stand in their way. Divided, the world of the craft is certain to fall.

The first problem of man was to find his way about on the earth. Hence the art of measuring the earth (geodesy) became the source of the science of space, which derived its name geometry from the Greek word for earth. From the very outset, however, the measure of time arose from the regular changes of night and day, the phases of the moon, and the seasons. These phenomena forced themselves on mans attention and caused him to direct his gaze toward the stars, which were the source of the science of the universe, cosmology.

Wherever you find yourself on your path, this powerfully moving program can help deepen your connection to Jesus, open your inner vision, and expand your heart. Whether you relate to Jesus as a spiritual teacher, great master, or path to God, this course will help you know him, and yourself, more completely than ever before. Each guided meditation is beautifully composed with gentle narration, soft background music, and soothing ocean waves. They offer a bridge to the spiritual world, where you can connect deeply with Jesus and experience deep peace.

For Lieutenant Reim of the Stasi, life in East Berlin is a satisfying blend of days behind a desk and nights in front of a bottle. But, when a senior officer has a messy affair, it falls to Reim to do the clearing up. It should be a straightforward job; lean on a few people to get them to shut up, intimidate neighbors, bribe officials, and appeal to the socialist conscience of party members. But, when Reim starts his interrogations, he realizes his boss is hiding more than just a lover.

It starts with a few near-accidents: A car almost swipes Mike Hammer when he’s crossing the street. A junkie robs the notoriously hardboiled detective at knifepoint. A fight on a subway platform comes close to pushing him in front of a train. While any one of these could be a coincidence, together they make a conspiracy—one that Hammer will have to end in order to survive. And when it comes to finishing something—or someone—nobody does it better than Hammer.