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At age 54, Chris Monnette is diagnosed with neovascular macular degeneration, an incurable retinal disease that slowly robs him of his eyesight. As each cell in his macula dies and his vision diminishes, he is forced, literally and figuratively, to see the world through different eyes. Raised in the shadow of an emotionally stifled father, Chris learns early on to mirror the belief that vulnerability equals weakness. A piercingly honest meditation on the emotional legacy of stoicism, Seeing Clearly is much-needed proof that being a man and being vulnerable are one and the same.

Hey, you, all lovers of science and technology, this richly illustrated book is for you, no matter what age and what level of understanding of physics you have. This is a combination of humour and scientific insight at its best. The author, Lyndon N. Smith, a highly-acclaimed British academic, explains in a unique, provocative, and accessible way the past and present approaches of scientific endeavour and invites you to a discussion about the fascinating technological developments that we may expect to see in the future.

Having recently split from her high school sweetheart, Jenny is trying to move on. With Christmas fast approaching and the Secret Santa being handed out at work, Jenny is realising she is lonely and needs to get back in the game. When Antony, a new mail man, starts giving her the eye, she realises there is much more fun to be had and she needs to forget her cheating ex. Just when Jenny is happy flirting with Antony, her boss, Charles, who is usually an asshole, asks her on a date.

Edward Snowden riskierte alles, um das System der Massenüberwachung durch die US-Regierung aufzudecken. Jetzt erzählt er seine Geschichte. "Mein Name ist Edward Snowden. Sie halten dieses Buch in Händen, weil ich etwas getan habe, das für einen Mann in meiner Position sehr gefährlich ist: Ich habe beschlossen, die Wahrheit zu sagen." Mit 29 Jahren schockiert Edward Snowden die Welt: Als Datenspezialist und Geheimnisträger für NSA und CIA deckt er auf, dass die US-Regierung heimlich das Ziel verfolgt, jeden Anruf, jede SMS und jede E-Mail zu überwachen.

As the sun rises over the quiet city of Kingston, New York, on July 12, 1988, a local transient discovers the remains of 19-year-old Anna Kithcart. She was strangled and beaten to death, with the letters "KKK" carved into her thighs. While her heartbroken family mourns, and the police work around the clock to uncover the truth, the investigation is complicated by the entrance of the Reverend Al Sharpton who insists that a racist killer is responsible. Only solving the crime can quell the chaos that threatens to ignite a powder keg of racial tension to catch the real killer.

I am sure you have spent endless hours in the gym and tried every diet there is. Training and being conscious about what you eat is, of course, good. But there is more to it. Effective weight loss should always begin with one thing: rewiring your mind. But it is not your fault that you didn’t know this. There is a very simple reason for this. Big corporations don’t make money on you if you were aware of the truth.

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The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens is an insider’s guide to locum tenens, the world of temporary physician positions. In 20 clearly written sections, the author articulates the nuts and bolts of the locum life. Physicians will learn how to find their first locum tenens assignment, run their own business, travel, and achieve the work/life balance of their dreams. With clear, concise, engaging prose, Dr. Wilner has written the definitive guide to locum tenens. The Locum Life is narrated by the author.

"No more hiding" has become Dove Strong’s motto. But then, her worst nightmare comes true. Her family disappears from their secluded tree home, and they’re not the only Christians in the nation who’ve been snatched. All clues about the numerous disappearances point to nonbelievers, and the remaining believers are not happy. While Dove and her cousin Trinity hunt for the missing Christians, Dove stumbles upon a secret plan to force the Reclaim.

Simple, workable solutions for anyone who’s serious about solving their sleep problems!

No one says losing weight is easy, but Matt Hoover is here to tell you that if he can do it, you can, too. Matt began gaining weight in college, depressed after failing to achieve the high standards he had set for his wrestling career. By the time he reached 340 pounds he had given up on college, wrestling, and his first marriage. When he was cast on NBC's The Biggest Loser, he had no idea how much his life (or his waist size) was about to change.

This collection is filled with sexy MILFs. Whether you're into older women with younger men or just into the real sexiness experience brings, this collection is definitely going to please. You can have it on your device in just seconds! Narrated by D. Rampling, Kelly Morgan, Concha di Pastoro, and Shoshana Franck.

In Oslo betritt eine verängstigte Frau eine U-Bahn, um den Körper einen Sprengstoffgürtel. Panik bricht aus. Dann explodiert die Bombe. Kurz darauf erhält die Journalistin Jessica Blomqvist einen Anruf von einem Unbekannten, der ihr eine weitere Tat ankündigt. Mit dem Fall werden der erfahrene Kommissar Holger Munch und sein Team betraut, zu dem auch die brillante junge Ermittlerin Mia Krüger zählt. Auf dem Küchentisch der Frau aus der U-Bahn stoßen Munch und Mia auf drei rätselhafte Gegenstände, darunter eine kleine Luchsfigur.

I have loved him for so long, I didn’t believe he could ever be mine. But when he claims me, I know there’s no turning back. Growing up, I have only loved one person, but he was out of my league. So, I just loved him from afar and could only long to be by his side. To choose me though to be his mate, it was a dream come true. Braylon, a half-breed warrior with piercing green eyes who makes me feel everything. Together, we have to face Alpha James who hates Braylon.

From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and...

I was just supposed to be a sacrifice to a beast… So why did he have to be my fated one? As a Princess, I have a duty to protect my kingdom and my family. I knew that I could handle him, even though I was afraid of him. As the Savage Rogue Alpha, he was someone that everyone feared. Kenji, a beast with black hair and emerald, green eyes that looks like an Adonis but is really the devil. I don’t trust him even though he is my fated mate. I want nothing to do with him. I hate that I’m being drawn straight to him though.

It was just supposed to be a job… There, we met and it’s like sparks flew, and the tension was ever present. As a model, I have had to live by a code. I have to be careful of who I date and the image I maintain. But when I meet him, I want to throw all of it to the wind. Jaxon Rowe, a handsome police officer with beautiful sky-blue eyes that has won the hearts of many and is my partner in the shoot. Jaxon is just an ordinary man, having been submitted by his buddies. But all I can do is thank them for bringing him into my life…

That statistic above—10 percent of the population owns almost 70 percent of the wealth in America—it’s not just some made-up number copied off some random site.

In the year 2067, Britain struggles to rebuild after the crushing devastation of the Great Flood. Those in power have formed a new regime in the wake of the disaster. Whether it is a hard-won utopia or an oppressive nightmare depends entirely on gender. Unmarried women have no legal rights or protection, and their access to education and employment is limited to ensure their servitude. Yet a fire burns within them to prove they are far from the weaker sex, and their rebellion seeks to tear down the patriarchal rule.

Michael Nagler offers a step-by-step guide to using nonviolence creatively to confront any problem and to build change movements capable of restructuring the very bedrock of society. He identifies some specific tactical mistakes made by unsuccessful nonviolent actions, such as the Tiananmen Square demonstrations and the Occupy protests, and includes stories of successful nonviolent resistance from around the world, including an example from Nazi Germany.