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From one of America’s best-known biologists, a revolutionary new way of thinking about evolution that shows “why, in light of our origins, humans are still special” (Edward J. Larson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Evolution). Once we had a special place in the hierarchy of life on...

Henry Franken has a problem with money-he has too much of it. When his unprincipled father dies, thirty-three-year-old Henry inherits a massive estate, including an Upper East Side residential building. He must confront the reality of his new financial status, directly conflicting with his well-honed identity as a "progressive liberal."

Welcome aboard the voyage to personal empowerment and mental well-being through the mastery of self-talk! This book isn't about fleeting motivation; it's about long-term change – providing you with actionable tools and strategies that will be your unwavering companions on this transformative journey. The science behind self-talk and its incredible influence on your life's narrative…including a helpful self-assessment so you can analyze your own current self-talk.

The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire The American Triad Series #1: Mississippi Roll #2: Low Chicago #3: Texas Hold 'Em Perfect for current fans and new readers alike, Mississippi Roll is an all-new...

Embark on a self-discovery journey with R.J. Miller's 2-in-1 simplistic approach to DBT and CBT, blending his initial works, "What The Heck is DBT" and "What the Heck is CBT." This workbook goes beyond the typical DBT/CBT skills guides; it is a comprehensive narrative that delves into personal experiences, evoking a range of emotions while empowering you to thrive.

Are you tired of feeling like you’re not enough? Do you scroll through social media and wonder how everyone else seems so perfect? In a world where likes and follows can feel like the measure of your worth, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Self-Talk That Makes or Breaks You for Teens is your guide to breaking free from the pressure, the comparison, and the constant need for validation.

Many Christians still love to read the classic sermons and devotionals of the great 19th-century English preacher Charles H. Spurgeon. But there were many other Christian writers of the same era who also penned inspired devotionals. This collection of timeless treasures contains 100 classic devotionals from 23 inspired writers read for a modern audience by the unique and emotive voice of British narrator Christopher Glyn.

It's been three months since Detective Iris Williams has been back to work. She has been on an extended medical leave, battling depression after she'd dropped the ball on the biggest case of her career - the apprehension of the 17-year-old serial killer, Stacey McHill. But instead of seeking treatment for her depression, Iris has been roaming the streets of New York City. The city's streets now haunt Iris, and paranoia has become her constant companion. The captain of the Double 0 precinct has placed Iris and Toni on desk duty, calling Iris an embarrassment to the department.

1899. Ten long years since the shocking events that led to Constance Bentwith’s incarceration in Bedlam. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn has split asunder, becoming a hotbed for dangerous minds. 10 years ago, Richard and Lily Kramer left the trauma of London behind them for the tranquil town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. When an unexpected visitor from their past arrives, they are once again reluctantly drawn into the esoteric world of rituals and monsters. Only this time, the monsters are more human than they bargained for. And infinitely more dangerous.

From first dates to shipwrecked sailors, encompassing modern horror to gothic tropes, this anthology has something for every listener with one thing in common: They want something to think about when they go to bed.

First printed in 1977, Cops and Bobbies has become "one of the two or three consensus classics in the history of police", according to Roger Lane, author of Murder in America. In this second edition, Wilbur R. Miller provides a new preface in which he discusses how police historiography changed in the 20 years after the book's initial publication.

Three novellas to expand and enrich the world of Victorian Gothic: A Spurned Woman follows a reclusive old woman, tired of life. When she is surprised by a young mother, begging help for her stricken child, the old woman reluctantly agrees to return to the village which once wanted to burn her for witchcraft. Bedlam is set between Victorian Gothic Volumes 2 and 3.

What would it take to break a person, to take their humanity? At 13, they'd survived a living nightmare at the hands of two vicious home invaders. Three years later, they've become living nightmares by causing the largest manhunt in New York city's history.

Homes are the divinely ordained fountains of life. It is not by accident, that people live in families, rather than solitarily. The human race began in a family, and Eden was a home. The divine blessing has ever rested upon nations and communities, just in the measure in which they have adhered to these original institutions.

A few days before Christmas, a young woman was found wandering the streets of Upper Manhattan wearing only a New York Giants jersey. The young woman was sent to the local hospital, where she died. The doctors ruled the death a homicide. Detective Iris Williams and her partner Detective Annette Toni are assigned to the case. Soon after, the body of a young man is found murdered in the most macabre way, then another, and another.... Detectives Williams and Toni soon realize that the murders are like nothing they’ve ever seen before.

He was left to die, in the steaming jungles of Vietnam, by his commanding officer and the rest of his battalion back in 1975....they shouldn't have done that. Forty years later. Homicide Detective Iris Williams and her partner Detective, Annette Toni, are assigned to a case where the victims are left in the most bizarre manner. The killer's hiding place is somewhere in the abandoned subway tunnels under New York City. The media is calling him, The Piggyback Killer.

This novel is the conclusion of the four-book sequential series, The Life and Times of Anthony James. It delivers 50 chapters in a fast-paced, easy-to-follow style, liberally laced with sex, violence, nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun. The format is a satire of movies of the period. It was written in the first person, in descriptive, visual terms with many surprises.

In 2015, the historian Chris Momany helped discover a manuscript that had been forgotten in a storage closet at Adrian College in Michigan. He identified it as the journal of a nineteenth-century Christian abolitionist and missionary, David Ingraham. As Momany and a fellow historian Doug Strong pored over the diary, they realized that studying this document could open new conversations for twenty-first-century Christians to address the reality of racism today. They invited a multiracial team of fourteen scholars to join in, thus launching the Dialogue on Race and Faith Project.

Lore has it that Dragons are vile, evil creatures—so human’s must be the righteous ones. But are they really? Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with fierce Dragons in heart-stopping action throughout the country. From pulse-pounding firefights, with literal fire, to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the world of dragons.

Homicide Detective Iris Williams and her partner, Detective Annette, are assigned to a case so baffling that it will leave them dumbfounded. In the meantime, a storm - more powerful than Hurricane Sandy - is headed toward the East Coast. Will Detectives Williams and Toni be able to unravel the perplexing murders that plagued the city, or will the perpetrator disappear with the storm?