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Hare has stolen imported goods since he can remember. Sure, it wasn’t the most honest living, but in the conurb where amenities are scarce, there wasn’t much opportunity for “honest work”.

"Nature does not recognize our zoning laws. It does not respect the authority of the fence or the permanence of the asphalt." Eternal July is a moving collection of poems about nature and the resilient spirit of the urban wild. In a landscape often dominated by concrete and glass, these poems reveal the "insurgent life" thriving in the margins from the dandelion cracking the sidewalk to the fox reclaiming the night. This is more than just a standard book of poems about nature; it is a guide to seeing the world differently.

Some hotels check you in. This one cuts you off from the world entirely. Riley takes a one-night serving job at the infamous Gallagher Hotel to quiet her grief—six years after losing her son, she still hasn't figured out how to stop running. But when midnight arrives, the hotel doesn't just turn sinister. It disappears. The streets of Holloway are gone. The sky is gone. Beyond the porch steps, there is nothing—a silent black void that swallows everything, including sound. The guests are sealed inside with whatever is using the hotel as its body.

A quality survival kit is one of the critical keys in prevailing during a backcountry emergency. Survival instructor Tony Nester shares what essential gear to carry and how to design a tailor-made kit to fit your specific needs. Drawing upon the past 26 years of teaching field courses, Nester provides a pragmatic look at the crucial elements that should go into a personal survival kit and the steps to help ensure that you don't get lost in the first place.

La Sabaneta: Venezuela’s Infamous Hellhole exposes the brutal reality of one of the world’s most violent prisons. Ruled by gangs and neglected by the state, La Sabaneta became a lawless microcosm of corruption, cruelty, and survival. Through firsthand accounts and investigative reporting, this book reveals a system where inmates ran the prison, justice was forgotten, and death was routine. From the rise of the powerful pranes to the 2013 massacre that shocked the world, this is a haunting portrait of institutional collapse—and the human cost of it.

Finally, an academic roast that's more entertaining than a faculty meeting where someone brought donuts! "From Bad to Worse" mercilessly skewers the most pretentious philosophical movements of the 20th century with savage wit and zero academic mercy. Journey through the incomprehensible world of structuralism and post-structuralism, where French intellectuals transformed simple ideas into impenetrable word salads while chain-smoking and looking disappointed with everyone.

Few places in America symbolize mass incarceration like Rikers Island. Sitting in the East River just miles from Manhattan's skyline, Rikers has become one of the most infamous jail complexes in the United States. For decades, it has represented violence, corruption, neglect, and political failure within the American justice system. Rikers Island: New York City's Notorious Jail takes you inside a detention center that has shaped national debates on bail reform, solitary confinement, police accountability, and prison abolition.

The Resurrection of Lucian the VampireIn a small northeastern town, an unprecedented evil has been accidentally awoken. Lucian, a centuries old vampire has returned from hell with vengeance on his mind. Vengeance against the town that destroyed him in his last life. This is a story of the courage it takes to stand up to the powerful vampire and includes witchcraft, ghosts, fast paced action and horror as the creature begins its reign of terror.

In “The Healer,” Marshall Black’s fifth installment of the Mike McHaskell Series, Mike is tapped by an old friend in the Texas Rangers to seek out and bring to justice a ruthless killer masquerading as a holy man. When a series of grisly murders reveals an unholy alliance between a revered reverend and his sinister partner, Mike must confront the darkness lurking in unexpected places.

The unspoken history of a house beset by tragedy has come alive. To defend their home, the inhabitants will have to piece together the long-dead and strange events surrounding a missing child, a bloody slaughter, and the hanging of a murderer. They will need help.

Make your dream National Park adventure come to life, even if you have never set foot in a national park before? Is a hike through Yellowstone trails always been on your bucket list? Ever dreamt of a sun-soaked vacation in Joshua Tree or a winter wonderland getaway in Denali? With so many national parks, are you unsure where to start? A passport to extraordinary adventures in America’s national parks is finally here.

War stories inhere in all generations. This book is about the shards of war--the deep sharp edges left within those who have seen combat, survived it, and lived beyond it. The book weaves these stories told to the author, or experienced by him, with the Civil War Diary of the author's great-great grandfather. Grandfather Benjamin Franklin Heuston (1824-1894) fought for the Union with the 22nd Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. He marched with General Sherman to Atlanta in 1864, and was badly wounded.

Along with Meredith and her grandfather Charlie, you'll go on a moving journey in "The Enchanted Journey of Remembering with Grandpa" as they face the difficulties of dementia. Meredith and her dear grandpa Charlie are the protagonists of this touching story, which chronicles their shared history of happy recollections and emotional moments of understanding and love.

Unlock financial prosperity with “Wealth Dynamics: Insights For Financial Empowerment”. This comprehensive guide is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the importance of financial literacy and the path to wealth. Whether you’re a beginner, or someone looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this book is a valuable resource. Empower yourself with financial education and pave your way to wealth.

We all feel a little lost in life sometimes. Animals are alike in this as well. Life is an adventure to enjoy. The mystery is the pursuit. Even if we pursue in our dreams. Never stop adventuring! Fred follows his dreams. Why don’t you?

The story of four boys from different villages, becoming true friends escaping from the Sky eye forge beneath the Stone wall's city, after realizing the promised privileged life turned into a mind breaking prison. Discovering how a forbidden love can curse a soul, trapped in the forests of Varlan.

This book is, first, a memoir of and praise for my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, who was my best friend through both our lives until her untimely death. The book is a heartfelt and often heart-wrenching recollection of the beginnings of her Parkinson's disease symptoms to the inevitable end. This book, too, is primarily for relatives and caregivers of those with Parkinson's.

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success in music and beyond.

A story about a doctor helping people suffering from mysterious conditions overcome hopeless situations Dr. Zachary Tannous has a history of working with high-level athletes of all kinds, specializing in enhancing physical performance, treating sports traumas, with a focus in neurology, autoimmune disease, and conditions of severe chronic pain. As an ex-collegiate football and semi-professional rugby player, Dr. Tannous knows about traumatic injury and physical performance from a first-hand perspective.

In this powerful installment, Mike faces an adversary continuing a centuries-long family feud. At the same time, Christina discovers a startling link to an ancient dynasty and its enduring legacy. Amidst the glittering backdrop of Italy, their love is put to the ultimate test, challenged by secrets that stretch back generations and a dangerous game of cat and mouse with General Wu of the Chinese Ministry of State Security, who seeks to destroy everything they hold dear.