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Steve Rogers, known to the world as Captain America, continues his affiliation with S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and the Avengers. But Steve struggles to fit in the modern world, and now his past will come back to haunt him . . . Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues...

The Search for the Green River Killer is the ultimate authoritative account of the Pacific Northwest killing spree that held a nation spellbound - and continues to horrify and fascinate, spawning dramatizations and documentaries of a demented killer who seemed unstoppable for decades.

For years, we've been told that authenticity is the key to success—that we should be true to ourselves, tune out others' opinions, and lead with unwavering genuineness. This feel-good message has spawned countless self-help books, leadership seminars, and viral social media posts. There's just one problem: science says it's wrong. Drawing on decades of research, renowned psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic reveals an uncomfortable truth: our obsession with authenticity is backfiring.

In this timely and provocative book, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic asks two powerful questions: Why is it so easy for incompetent men to become leaders? And why is it so hard for competent people - especially competent women - to advance? Marshaling decades of rigorous research, Chamorro-Premuzic points out that although men make up a majority of leaders, they underperform when compared with female leaders. In fact, most organizations equate leadership potential with a handful of destructive personality traits, like overconfidence and narcissism.

El gran maestro de la narrativa de acción y suspense nos transporta con este audiolibro a la Edad Media, a un fascinante mundo de reyes, damas, caballeros, pugnas feudales, castillos y ciudades amuralladas. El amor y la muerte se entrecruzan vibrantemente en este magistral tapiz cuyo centro es la construcción de una catedral gótica.

Valiéndose de las características propias de la novela gótica, la crónica medieval y la novela policíaca, El nombre de la rosa narra las actividades detectivescas de Guillermo de Baskerville para esclarecer los crímenes cometidos en una abadía benedictina en el año 1327.

If you have never picked up a keyboard and you want to learn how to play it, this book is designed for beginners and contains all you will need for building technique, mastering music theory, and learning everything you need. This is definitely in the right place for you.

No matter what spiritual path you're on, your ultimate fulfillment comes down to how you answer one question: Can you let go of the need to control your life, and trust in the wisdom of a higher force guiding all that has happened, and ever will? When you do, explain Nouk Sanchez and Tomas Vieira, you will discover "the miracle of trust".

Queer Magic provides nourishment for LGBTQ+ souls and their allies who are interested in learning about the significant presence and influence of queer folks throughout history. Explore fascinating insights into queer relationships and spiritual practices from different regions of the world. Learn about deities, heroes, and historical figures who embody the power of the queer spirit.

Hailing from a rural village, Mikolai was an army mechanic with modest ambitions: keep his head down and stay out of trouble. But then he had the misfortune of finding himself in the wrong place at the wrong time . . .Mistaken for a steam knight, Mikolai is drafted into a task force with an intimidating casualty rate led by the notorious war mage known as the Butcher of Belz. Suddenly the unwitting commander of a small squad, the former civilian is tasked with leading his troops into battle to stamp out the resistance in the name of imperial rule.

This is the first book written by a practitioner that presents the history, culture, and practical magic of La Santa Muerte to the English-speaking world. As the patron saint of lost causes, the LGBT community, addicts, and anyone who has been marginalized by society, La Santa Muerte has a following of millions - and she's only becoming more popular. Join author Tomás Prower as he gives step-by-step instructions for spells, magic, and prayers for practical results and long-term goals, including money, love, sex, healing, legal issues, protection, and more.

I'm Toma Clark Haines, host of The Business of Antiques podcast. I'm on a mission to make antiques sexy, modern and fun... and PROFITABLE!

Año 2236. La Tierra y su centenar de colinas espaciales están superpobladas; llevan una vida anárquica y socialmente degenerada. A dos años luz de distancia, oculta en un rincón de la galaxia, brilla una estrella parecida al Sol de la Tierra, una estrella que posee su propio sistema planetario: Megas, Erythro y Rotor, una colonia renegada de la Tierra. La estrella se llama Némesis y al ser descubierta es considerada como la última esperanza de la raza humana, un nuevo punto de partida para un valiente grupo de aventureros dirigidos por Januss Pitt, un individuo brillante pero megalómano.

As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. Are you ready? In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us.

Sandy Johnson was in shock. Her husband, Duane, and young daughter, Sherrie, were violently ill when word arrived that her infant nephew just died of mysterious causes. Days earlier, the entire family was happy, healthy, and living the American dream. Now they were at the center of a terrifying medical crisis. Duane soon died in a condition unlike anything the doctors had ever seen. As they raced to discover what disease or toxin could have done so much damage so quickly, Lt. Foster Burchard of the Omaha police began to suspect foul play.

Pohádkové příběhy původně nebyly určené jen pro děti. Vyprávěly se u draní peří, po práci nad večeří nebo za dlouhých zimních večerů v teple síní chalup. Krátily čas a učily jak to v životě chodí, na koho nebo na co dát pozor. Protože jsem začal před lety vyprávět příběhy strašidelné, chtěl jsem i nějaké na uklidnění ať Klekání tolik nestraší. Všechny pohádky v tomto podcastu vznikly jako záznam mého trénování čtení naživo před publikem. Pokud si chceš dodat odvahy po poslechu Klekání, nebo pokud zkrátka jen chceš chvilku ...

The Risk of Trading is a practical resource that takes an in-depth look at one of the most challenging factors of trading - risk management. The book puts a magnifying glass on the issue of risk, something that every trader needs to understand in order to be successful. Most traders look at risk in terms of a "stop-loss" that enables them to exit a losing trade quickly.

La crònica més completa i rigorosa que explica, com no s'ha fet mai abans, el rerefons d'uns fets que han canviat la història de Catalunya. Una investigació periodística de primer ordre sobre el conflicte polític més important al nostre país, sense herois ni traïdors, sense retrets ni lloances. Només tota la veritat.

In the city of Glendale, darkness lurks as a relentless figure with a deadly agenda strikes fear into the hearts of the innocent. Murder is just a tool in their pursuit of power. But within the formidable walls of the House of Calamari, the city's largest appeal service, a glimmer of hope remains. Meet Alfred, your guide through the labyrinth of justice and redemption. Let me introduce you to the team of Redemption seekers, which now includes my faithful dog, Bonnie. Together, we navigate a world where secrets unravel and danger is ever-present.

Finnish investor Olli Tuominen is ready to marry again—until the law reminds him he’s still bound to his first wife, Bendicíon “Benny” Obiang. Serving her divorce papers should’ve been simple. But Benny has never been simple. The moment he sees her, all the control he’s built his life around unravels. The submissive who once surrendered to his every command is still the only woman who’s ever brought him to his knees. Then a blizzard traps them together.