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    Triangulations (eBook, ePUB)
    A young woman gains newfound courage after discovering diaries from her female ancestors who survived the Triangle Waist Factory fire and the Holocaust and went on to lead full lives. Susie, a fiction writer, is grappling with three issues that have been plaguing her: her inability to commit to her boyfriend Zach, who wants to get married and start a family; her frustration with her writing career; and the suspicion that exploring her family history may open doors to the reasons for her state of mind. When Susie returns to her childhood home for the holidays to help her stepmother and father, she discovers four family photographs that trigger her curiosity about significant events in the lives of her female relatives. She gains new insights when reading about her birth mother Sylvie, who died when Susie was born; her grandmother, who despite surviving the Triangle Waist Factory fire, went on to lose her best friend, as well as her infant firstborn son; her aunt Berta, a serious musician who faced anti-Semitism and misogyny. In the end, Susie comes to appreciate how difficult life is for everyone and begins moving on with her own life.
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    Mergers and Acquisitions: Or, Everything I Know about Love I Learned on the Wedding Pages
    A compulsively readable behind-the-scenes memoir that "probes the making of the modern marriage" (Bianca Bosker, Cork Dork) and takes readers inside the weddings section of The New York Times-the good, bad, and just plain weird. Growing up in the south, where tradition reigns supreme, Cate Doty thought about weddings…a lot. So, when she moved to New York City in pursuit of love-and to write for The New York Times-she finds her natural home in the wedding section. Soon Cate is thrown into the cutthroat world of the metropolitan society pages, reporting weekly on couples whose relationships seem enviable-or eye-roll worthy-and dealing with WASPy grandparents, last-minute snafus, and the status-singling details that matter most to brides and grooms. But when she starts to take the leap herself, she begins to ask her own questions about what it means to truly commit… Warm, witty, and keenly observed, Mergers and Acquisitions is an enthralling dive into one of society's most esteemed institutions, its creators and subjects, and a young woman's coming-of-age. Story Locale: New York City, NY
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    The Case of the Sapphire Brooch (eBook, ePUB)
    It wasn't easy to forget the frightened hostility in her face and the shrill hysteria of her voice when she'd closed and bolted the door.Who were the intruders who left bloodstains and a sapphire brooch in Paul Farrell's flat? And, since nothing was taken, why should that flat be burgled at all? That problem was only the beginning. What, for instance, had become of Farrell's wife? And of the girl adopted by the vicar's sister? And why should that sister plant bulbs on a stranger's grave? And why should a Soho head-waiter, doing pretty well for himself, suddenly commit suicide?These were only some of the problems confronting Ludovic Travers and his old friends, Matthews and Jewle of Scotland Yard. A tangle, indeed, of intrigue, blackmail and murder that seemed unsolvable: and yet, when finally resolved, makes the reader wonder why he had not found the answers long before. This is vintage Christopher Bush.The Case of the Sapphire Brooch was originally published in 1960. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans."Freshness both of plot and writing." Anthony Berkeley"Travers continues to be a wholly satisfying creation." Alan Hunter
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    You CAN Own Your Own Home (eBook, ePUB)
    Yes, you better believe it! You CAN own your own home … and this book will show you how. Owning a home is NOT reserved for a select few, and although everyone wants to own their own property, too many are unaware that this possibility exists for everyone. Without the necessary information, the process seems overwhelming. Where to begin? What are the requirements? Where am I going to get that kind of money? Too often, one gives up before even trying. There is no rule that says you have to pay rent to a landlord for the rest of your life. It takes only that first step - the realisation that it can be done. And this book will show you how, by breaking down a seemingly complex process into simple, logical and easy-to-understand actions. Real-life case studies highlight the common errors many of us commit, until we know better. It is only once these patterns are recognised that they can be remedied. If your dream is to own your own home for generations to come, this book will help you every step of the way! a.
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    Not of This World (Group X Cases, #1) (eBook, ePUB)
    Stand Against the Darkness Monday morning, a Catholic priest is discovered dead inside a locked confessional both. The manner of death is clear. The rest…not so much. Who killed him, how did they accomplish the feat, and why did they commit such brazen, depraved sacrilege? There's only one hope to answering the murky questions surrounding this inexplicable, criminal mystery. Group X. Elijah Fox and Gina Anderson, two former FBI agents, headline the newly formed investigative agency of the Order of Thaddeus, ancient defender of Christianity. Both solved bizarre cases with a paranormal edge that confounded the U.S. government-and they're back to solve the Church's unexplainable, supernatural mysteries. Questions abound the deeper they investigate, and a dark, primal power stalks them from the shadows of the Unseen Realm. They must solve this inexplicable puzzle threatening the Church to confront a rising, monstrous darkness from devouring communities across America. Dark, gritty supernatural suspense at its finest, fans of Frank Peretti and Dean Koontz will devour this briskly paced, heart-pounding puzzle mystery that will leave you breathless-a haunting tale highlighting the fantastical side to life waged by the dark, powerful forces of the Unseen Realm.
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    Escape from Siberia
    A captivating tale - and extremely well written' -Le Figaro littéraire 'A staggering testimony' -Livres Hebdo Nerve-wrecking' -Le Monde 'A spectacular story' -L'Obs 'An utterly chilling tale' -France Inter 'The scene unfolds not far from Lake Baikal, where I live and love and am lucky enough to be loved, in Irkutsk, the capital of eastern Siberia. It's morning, men in balaclavas appear out of nowhere. My daughter screams. She's five years old. I'm arrested right in front of her, then beaten - expertly - and interrogated. Worst of all I'm branded with that ignominious word I struggle to commit to paper: paedophile. These men hidden behind balaclavas and shadows want my skin. They have set in motion an implacable and brutish process of destruction that has a name, a name I know, invented by the KGB: Kompromat. Inside Siberia's prisons, I try to understand. In the psychiatric hospital where I'm later interned, I try to understand. I'm guaranteed fifteen years of a gruelling camp. The story of my escapes can begin. I haven't invented anything. It's a film, but it isn't. It's a novel, but it isn't. It's all true...
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    What's In Emerald City?
    Yolanda Trevino's writing debut chronicles the painful tragedies of her life that began in her adolescence. As she struggles with self-worth and validation into adulthood, she finds herself in abusive relationships and one would alter her life forever. She is entrapped in a conspiracy and with billions of dollars at stake her life is used as collateral damage and left in ruins when she is convicted of a crime she didn't commit. She is emotionally distraught and attempts to put the shattered pieces of her life together when heartbreak and tragedy strike again and send her into "the darkest days" of her life. This time, her tragedy serves as the catalyst that changes everything around. Yolanda goes through a spiritual awakening and with a renewed appreciation for life, she embarks on a journey of healing and self-discovery where she finds the courage, strength and determination to live a life filled with happiness and purpose. She begins a process of self-love and validation that mends her broken spirit and heals her heart; which then opens a well of compassion and forgiveness and releases her from the chains of her past.
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    Personal Demons , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1113min
    Alex always knew romance would be complicated. When love came into his life with wings and horns, he knew those complications would be a little unusual. Four months after meeting Rachel and Lorelei, Alex finally has a handle on divine visitations, supernatural enemies, and the echoes of reincarnation. He might even survive bringing an angel and a demon home for Christmas with the family. He might not survive what comes next. A favor for friends brings Alex into a heated feud among Seattle's sorcerers. The lords of Hell aren't pleased with the chaos wrought by Lorelei's escape, and they're looking for payback. Worst of all, her angry ex-boyfriend has blown into town...and he just happens to be the Angel of Death. Warning: Personal Demons contains explicit sex, explicit violence, explicit language, explicit use of implications, open relationships, polyamory, blasphemy, sacrilege, heresy, paganism, sorcery, portrayals of matters divine and demonic bearing little or no resemblance to established religious canon, prejudice, murder, mass murder, singular murder, alley murder, conspiracy to commit murder, regicide, treason, dismemberments, impalement, arson, defenestration, racially charged 'Nam flashbacks, trash-talking, smuggling, mansplaining, spoiled Christmas surprises, numerous state and federal firearms violations, organized crime, transnational crime, avian conscription, disturbances of the peace, paranoia, doomsday preppers, illegal immigration, party fouls, public endangerment, underage drinking, human sacrifice, destruction of cell phones, false identification, consumption of alcohol, mayhem, attempted kidnapping, mass vehicular collisions, reincarnation, conspiracy to commit sexual promiscuity, threesomes, assault and battery, banditry, reverse banditry, eye gouging, cultural misappropriation, trespassing, lies, innuendo, intrigue, foreplay under false pretenses, bribery, political corruption, spiritual corruption, misuse of milit ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tess Irondale. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/029487/bk_adbl_029487_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Guilty Until Proven Otherwise: The Rodney Reed Archives: Justice on the Line, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 24min
    Imagine you are in a mutual consensual relationship with someone. You have known this partner for a few years. Things are going well until you are wondering what the next step in the relationship should be. Then you are accused of murdering your lover.Now, imagine you are on death-row for a crime you did not commit. In your trial there was no direct evidence or DNA that says you were in the victim’s car or at the scene of the crime except one circumstantial piece of evidence.Jimmie Fennell had motive to kill Stacey. Jimmie was engaged to be married to Stacey in a mere couple of weeks of her death. Jimmie Fennell had everything to gain from Stacey’s death. He went to an insurance broker just before her demise. Jimmie had motive yet was dismissed from the police’s suspect list, even though he did not pass a lie-detector test.Did a small-town police force help Jimmie Fennell cover up his tracks in the murder of Stacey Stites? Was Rodney Reed a convenient escape goat because he was African American and having sexual relations with Stacey behind Jimmie’s back?The facts are in, and Jimmie appears to have gotten away with murder. Uncover the truth for yourself. Inside this audiobook will reveal the actual events, testimony, and timeline of Stacey Stites' murder. The facts will be presented, and you will hear the truth.Decide for yourself. Is the jealous boyfriend a murderer? Will Rodney Reed die from the death penalty for a crime he did not commit? Is the guilty party free and the innocent man unjustly rotting away since 1998 to this day?Download now to hear more. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kathleen Miranti. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/192656/bk_acx0_192656_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Chickenshit Club: Why the Justice Department Fails to Prosecute Executives , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 816min
    From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jesse Eisinger, a blistering account of corporate greed and impunity and the reckless, often anemic response from the Department of Justice. Why were no bankers put in prison after the financial crisis of 2008? Why do CEOs seem to commit wrongdoing with impunity? The problem goes beyond banks deemed "too big to fail" to almost every large corporation in America - to pharmaceutical companies and auto manufacturers and beyond. The Chickenshit Club - an inside reference to prosecutors too scared of failure and too daunted by legal impediments to do their jobs - explains why. A character-driven narrative, the book tells the story from inside the Department of Justice. The complex and richly reported story spans the last decade and a half of prosecutorial fiascos, corporate lobbying, trial losses, and culture shifts that have stripped the government of the will and ability to prosecute top corporate executives. The book begins in the 1970s, when the government pioneered the notion that top corporate executives, not just seedy crooks, could commit heinous crimes and go to prison. The book travels to trading desks on Wall Street, to corporate boardrooms and the offices of prosecutors and FBI agents. These revealing looks provide context for the evolution of the Justice Department's approach to pursuing corporate criminals through the early 2000s and into the Justice Department of today. Exposing one of the most important scandals of our time, The Chickenshit Club provides a clear, detailed explanation as to how our Justice Department has come to avoid, bungle, and mismanage the fight to bring these alleged criminals to justice. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/007968/bk_sans_007968_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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