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Peter Williamson, investment director at Aardvark in London, is in trouble! The investment he led into Riverjack Crypto looks doomed when the notorious founder kills himself (and his finance director) in a bizarre car crash! Peter's boss, Gordon, is on the hunt, seemingly not just for him but for superstar Susannah. Meanwhile, the firm's suave lawyer, Tom, is permanently distracted by Peter's delectable PA. When everyone descends on a hotel for the meeting—and at night attempt to descend on each other—total mayhem ensues. This is the world of venture capital—fully exposed!

Resigned to a lonely life after a fierce betrayal of the man who broke her spirit, Meg Alpin retreats to her family’s castle. In her pursuit to move on with her life, she uncovers long-buried secrets and discovers something magical amidst the furniture in the tower. In one instant, her dull world is given bright new meaning in the form of a highlander too magnificent, too handsome to be real.

When Hamish Montgomery learns his brother is getting married, he vows to stop the wedding. After all, his brother is a duke and is intended for someone else. Georgiana Butterworth is startled when a handsome Scotsman breaks into her bedroom and brandishes money. Evidently, he's mistaken her for her newly engaged sister and is trying to bribe her into not marrying his brother.

In the year 1799, British army captain William Mason and fiery Irish convict Sean find their fates entwined. The sole survivors of a shipwreck, they find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Despite their mutual distrust toward each other, both men realise they must cooperate to survive and over time, animosity gives way to a fragile camaraderie. To pass the time, William tutors the previously illiterate Sean in reading, arithmetic, and even French, and he discovers an astonishingly brilliant and poetic soul within the young rebel.

This is a bedtime, fun time, "anytime" story about 26 friends, numbers, adjectives, colors, alphabets, and activities. Each of us is that one shiny, red apple, and all we need to do is to inspire the person next to us.

London, 1960. Robin is hypnotized by a dazzling moon, and it sets him on a quest to seek a better life. Fearful of his future, he puts his trust in the wrong person, clueless of the trap he is falling into. Dublin, 1968. Two Irish orphans are separated by the church. Six-year-old Bess panics at the thought of being sent to London. An English family want to adopt her, but if only it didn’t mean abandoning her elder brother....

Lawrence wrote three drafts of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ between 1926 and 1928: ‘The First Lady Chatterley’s Lover', this audiobook, ‘John Thomas and Lady Jane’ and the final version, ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’. Although all three books have the same story line of an aristocratic woman falling in love with a working-class man, there are differences in their tone and sensibilities.

Afeclin walked nervously to the entry of the cottage. He held his breath as he passed over the threshold. A little cradle was the only piece of furniture left in the building. Afeclin touched the cradle delicately with one finger. All of a sudden he fell backward onto the floor as an image of the fire burst into his mind…. He had seen a horrified face that screamed amongst red hot flames.

In this beautifully observed study of a new marriage and the sexual tensions that run through it, Lawrence returns to his theme that happiness in marriage can only come with the submission of the woman to the man. The young wife strains against the bonds of being married and dallies with another man but returns to the arms of her husband once he shows his true feelings for her.

The Princess of Edinburgh has been kidnapped, and peace talks in Northern Ireland are in danger of falling apart. Princess Jennifer's fate attracts the attention of several international organizations, including the IRA, MI6, and the CIA. While Jennifer finds herself the mistreated prize in an age-old war, no one can expect what happens when the Irish assassin, only known as the Golden Terror, takes an interest in her. With the future of a nation hanging in the balance, the two cross paths and enter a deadly race against time, and some of the most dangerous men in the world.

Are you ready to plunge into the extraordinary depths of artificial intelligence? "Into the Algorithmic Abyss: Navigating the Uncharted Realms of AI" is your indispensable guide to the thrilling world of AI, revealing the mysteries and wonders that await in this transformative landscape.

One essential skill for any good manager is communication. It is important to be able to assess the people you are managing and also to be able to deliver the correct messages effectively. It is not only important to deliver the ideas, but it also needs to be done in a way that impacts the audience correctly. In order to do this, it is important to manage the interaction correctly. In order to achieve this, an effective manager must also assess and manage the emotional states of the people involved.

It has been 20 years since Alkarrien and his dark army were defeated. Matara and Padicum who were young boys during the war are now men grown each having followed the footsteps of the family they were raised in. Despite peace reigning throughout the Land of Marrapassa there is an unrest amongst certain factions who are not happy with the post mage wars environment. Poverty is on the rise and so to are pockets of renegades out to pillage, cause mischief and bring back forbidden practices such as slavery.

These are ancient practices that are known to give invaluable insights in how to boost our focus, improve our wellbeing and find inner peace. This book is a comprehensive guide which emphasizes that all you truly need is your breath and an open mind, making these transformative practices accessible to all. Experienced or novice, you will find all the information needed to initiate even the smallest changes, which, however modest, could prove to be invaluable further down the line.

Joan Wu, 46-year old exobotanist and miner for IGMC, woke up to Velma's long list of bad news, up to and including possible death by bog, death by air, or death by a corrupt alien queen. While the bad news was dizzying, the worst part was that for a few blissful seconds, she'd forgotten her husband's death and thought he was sleeping right next to her.

Lenna let the air escape her lungs. As soon as she had made a noise she heard one that did not come from her. It was a hissing sound that spilled out in a rush and was followed by a heaving nasal breath. A red-hot flame appeared as if from nowhere and lit up a small post and the immediate area beyond. Lenna kept her eyes on the lighted space around the post, waiting, watching for signs of movement. At this moment the darkness in which she sat was her friend, hiding her from whatever lay beyond.

The Diamaar Druid held up his clenched hand, his long slender fingers clasping something small and solid. As he began to chant a ball of fire struck his throat, burning his face and igniting his robes. His body was enveloped in a torrent of flames.

This is a short biography of Cleopatra, powered by AI. The book describes Cleopatra's early life and rule in Egypt, highlighting her political savvy, ambition, and determination in the face of family drama and political upheaval.

This is a short biography of Karl Marx, powered by AI. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Karl Marx, from his early education and intellectual development to his political activism and contributions to the fields of economics, sociology, and political science.

This is a short biography of Leonardo Da Vinci powered by AI. The audiobook delves into the life of Leonardo Da Vinci and describes his most significant contributions to the arts and sciences. The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking. The author takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.