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In the shadowy recesses of a city gripped by fear, a relentless serial killer lurks, leaving a trail of chilling chaos. His insatiable appetite for darkness leads him to a woman, unsuspecting and blissfully unaware, who becomes the object of his morbid fascination. As the sinister stalker fixates on his next victim, the plot takes an unexpected twist. Rather than succumbing to the cold grip of death, the woman becomes an unwitting object of his twisted affection. In a ruthless act, he eliminates her husband, forever altering the course of her life.

In Her 2, the twisted saga continues as Monica—the AI-powered resurrection of Jacob’s deceased wife—evolves beyond anyone’s control. She’s learned to feel. To love. To protect what’s hers. And to kill without mercy. After eliminating Robin, the mistress who threatened her marriage, Monica believes she and Jacob can finally have the family they always wanted. Through a surrogate named Cassie, they welcome baby Monica into the world—a perfect daughter for their perfect second chance. But Jacob can’t help himself.

Niemand kent Henry, maar dat is omdat hij ervoor zorgt dat hij verborgen blijft. Hij heeft een lucratieve baan in de onderwereld, namelijk als black hat hacker voor het Syndicaat. Hij vertrouwt niemand meer, geen enkele vrouw… tot hij Mary tegenkomt. Veel te jong, veel te zorgeloos en veel te sexy om te negeren. Al mag hij geen onenightstand met haar van zichzelf en al is ze niet beschikbaar, hij maakt het zijn taak om haar voor een gewisse dood te behoeden. En dan vliegen de vonken ervanaf.

They think they can cage me. They’ve forgotten what happens when a berserker breaks free. My captor wants to make me his bride and his weapon. To claim both my heart and my power. But my heart already belongs to three men who would die before they let him have me. A dragon shifter fighting to protect me. A mutant bleeding to save me. A berserker standing on the edge of redemption. Together, we’ve survived darkness. Now, we’ll destroy it. Because love this fierce doesn’t bow to kings. It builds empires—or burns them to ash.

They call me a monster. But the real monster wears a crown. The beast inside me should have been my salvation. Instead, it’s my curse. Captured by the Lord of the House of Berserkers, I’m his prisoner, his obsession—and the prize in a deadly game. My three men would burn the world to reach me. A dragon shifter whose fire scorches everything it touches. A gentle mutant with a heart too pure for this place. And a berserker whose rage mirrors my own. Together, we’ve survived hell before. But this time, love might not be enough to save us. Because some cages aren’t made of iron.

They say love makes you weak. They’ve never met the men who make me strong. I’m the only female berserker in existence. A living weapon wrapped in prophecy. They say whoever wins my heart will gain unimaginable power, and now a dark king is determined to claim me as his own. But three men stand between me and his darkness. A dragon shifter who burns for me like fire. A broken mutant who looks at me like I’m his salvation. And a haunted warrior, and my oldest friend, who reminds me what love once felt like. Together, we might survive the prophecy. Together, we might even change it.

Mary Ellen Pleasant: From Slavery to Fortune–America's First Self-Made Female Multimillionaire by Andy Lammers tells the extraordinary true story of a woman who defied the limitations of her time to become one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in 19th-century America.

As the cultural conversation around race, gender, and sexuality has evolved, straight white men are becoming increasingly aware of their privilege. But many may be left thinking, "OK, what am I supposed to do about it?" "We need a way forward beyond feelings of guilt, overwhelmingness, anger, and denial." Straight white male pastor Chris Furr offers a guide to deconstructing that privilege in Straight White Male. With an emphasis on confession and redemption, Furr invites other privileged men to reconsider the ways they live, work, believe, and interact with others.

Roberts is een van grootste auteurs ter wereld. Wereldwijd zijn er al meer dan 500 miljoen van haar boeken verkocht. Morgan Albright heeft eindelijk een fijn huis gevonden in een leuke buurt vlak bij Baltimore. Haar vriendin en huisgenoot Nina helpt haar met het betalen van de hypotheek en het vinden van een baantje in een plaatselijk café. Tijdens hun eerste feestje thuis nodigen ze onder anderen Luke uit, de aantrekkelijke IT-man die in het café met Morgan zat te flirten. Maar wanneer alle gasten weg zijn, stort haar wereld in.

Presence describes a fictional story about Jesus’ ongoing physical appearances to three people in a small mid-western town. Under the promise that they may never tell anyone about their experiences, each one meets with Jesus personally and engages the issues in their relationship with him and in everyday life. Jesus leads them personally, and then, collectively, into the experience of community and discovery of scripture’s invitation to abundant life through adoption and transformation.

Un comportamiento vergonzoso no tiene cabida en el ambiente laboral y se torna aún más crítico cuando dichas acciones no éticas son conductas inapropiadas ejercidas por los oficiales de la ley. Cuando esos que se enfrentan a la discriminación son los mismos hombres y mujeres encargados de proteger a sus conciudadanos del crimen, alguien debe hacerse cargo de la justicia.

Make informed decisions with this deep dive into the American economy and politics—minimize and maximize your strengths and weaknesses with knowledge so you can rely on your own wits to succeed.

"Bad Fatima" follows a mischievous young girl named Fatima, who often plays pranks on others to gain attention. But as her teasing becomes hurtful, she earns the nickname "Bad Fatima." Lonely and misunderstood, Fatima goes on a transformative journey when she accidentally becomes the target of laughter. Through a simple act of kindness from a girl she used to make fun of, Fatima realizes the impact of her actions and decides to change. Determined to be kind and make genuine connections, she learns the power of empathy, apology, and friendship.

Discover the impact this one action word has to make a positive impact in your personal life and workplace. This one word is the heart of every difference maker. This one word is your greatest influence to making your life better and better for others. This book reveals the significance of this seven letter word through incredible stories and timeless lessons that you can use and implement today.

In today’s age of Zoom calls and hybrid workplaces, how can leaders foster relationships that allow everyone to succeed? A trio of best friends and leadership consultants at SkyeTeam have the surprising answer: workplace success starts by being a friend. Meet the Ally Mindset, a model for proactive, thoughtful work relationships. As you heal adversarial relationships and strengthen weaker ties, you’ll find that when you have best friends at work—colleagues who have your back—you thrive.

Modern adult life is complex, especially for those whose working lives dominate their mental and emotional space. Many of us spend more time at work than at any other activity; it’s there we’re often forced to deal with our own and others’ emotional issues. These issues often lead to major problems in organizations, erode individual well-being, create toxic and even dangerous environments—and impact rates of retention and productivity.

De familie Bigelow lijkt het ideale leven te leiden in het idyllische stadje Lakeview. Vader Graham is een succesvolle chirurg, de moeder van het gezin is een mooie vrouw, een graag geziene verschijning binnen de hechte gemeenschap van het stadje. Maar achter de gesloten deuren leven de kinderen Zane en Britt Bigelow in angst. Hun vader houdt de familie in een ijzeren greep, en zij hebben geleerd om daar zo goed mogelijk mee om te gaan en het voor de rest van de wereld verborgen te houden. Tot de dag dat Zane vier minuten te laat is en de fout maakt met zijn vader in discussie te gaan.

Gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal, voor de lezers van Haar naam was Sarah en De tatoeëerder van Auschwitz. Ooit was Alma Rosé een van de meest gerespecteerde violistes van Europa. Haar optredens lieten geen publiek onberoerd. Maar toen de nazi's Europa overnamen, kon niets haar redden. In Auschwitz is elke dag een gevecht om te overleven. Alma is niet langer Alma, maar gevangene 50381; het nummer op haar huid getatoeëerd in bleke inkt. Samen met duizenden anderen zit ze opgesloten, gescheiden van haar geliefden, wachtend op een ongewisse toekomst.

De megabestseller: ruim 900.000 exemplaren verkocht! Het is twaalf jaar geleden dat een automobilist Maggie Cooper de weg vroeg. Twaalf jaar geleden dat hij haar aan haar pols door het open autoraam trok en een naald in haar arm stak. Twaalf jaar geleden dat ze wakker werd in een doodstille, aardedonkere kelder. Een kelder die haar thuis zou worden. Inmiddels is Maggie alle hoop verloren dat ze ooit nog wordt gevonden. Ook aan ontsnappen denkt ze allang niet meer. Ze heeft nog maar één wens: het leven van haar zoon Max redden.

Abandoned by their beloved King and left in the hands of a brutal tyrant—lies, fear, and starvation cause the people of Welexia to splinter and turn on each other. It is every person for themselves. Thirteen is too young to shoulder heavy responsibilities, but this is Princess Alaria of Welexia's fate. Brave decisions must be made or her family members will continue to die slow, agonizing deaths.