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It started with a downed Nazi submarine and moved into the jungles of Nicaragua...now, the ultimate plan behind the deadly U-boat cargo and one man’s attempt to seize power in Central America teeters on the edge. All it takes is a single nudge to tip the balance.... Scott and Lisa are enjoying a sailing race when Jarvis is approached by a Miami business man. Ramon Tavares suspects that his fishing and shipping businesses are being used to smuggle cocaine into the country, and he needs private investigators Scott Jarvis and Lisa Gonzalez to discover who’s behind it.

A brilliantly funny farmyard adventure, perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime – or any time at all! The ladybird said never a word. But the ladybird saw, And the ladybird heard . . . Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s...

Rune Tellarus always wanted to become a Guardian: a powerful warrior bonded to a magic-wielding woman known as an Adeptal Mage. Except he failed the test as a youth. He thought he would never get the chance to study at their Academy nor learn magic. But after a terrible tragedy in a nobleman's home, he finds himself suddenly bonded with the nobleman's daughter, Narcissa. This bonding is an irrevocable merging of two spirits that grants both Mage and Guardian magical gifts.

"This book crosses the bridge between science and magic. It is so encouraging to read a well-researched book by such a credible author on this most important topic."―Tara Swart MD, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of The Signs Harness Your Mind's Innate Power to Craft More Potent Spells...

One grumpy enforcer. One relentless physio. One very opinionated cat. Zero personal space. Jaxson: I don't do people. I don't do guests. I don't do feelings I can't name at two in the morning while a guy I'm not supposed to want reorganizes my life one cabinet at a time. I had a system. He had...

I don't let anyone in… I can't afford to. But he's the first person who makes me want to try. My new roommate, Caleb, breezes into my life like unexpected sunshine lighting up the darkness. My secrets and sharp edges are built to keep people out. But when he wraps his warm body around...

Scourby Bible Media presents Alexander Scourby reading The Friend of God, a powerful sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. What does it truly mean to be called a friend of God? In this timeless and deeply moving sermon, renowned preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon explores the extraordinary relationship between Abraham and God—a friendship rooted in faith, obedience, and intimate trust. Drawing from Isaiah 41: 8 and James 2: 23, Spurgeon reveals how believers today can also walk closely with God and experience a richer, deeper spiritual life.

The Art of War—is a timeless manual on strategy and leadership, first translated into English by Lionel Giles in 1910. Written by Sun Tzu in ancient China, it teaches that victory depends on preparation, discipline, and wisdom rather than brute force. The text emphasizes knowing yourself and your enemy, adapting to changing circumstances, conserving resources, and winning without unnecessary conflict. Though originally a military treatise, its lessons apply to business, politics, sports, and personal decision making.

Ein neuer, spannender Fall für die Kommissare Steinbeißer und Fendt. An einem warmen Morgen im Mai wird die friedliche Idylle der Insel Juist durch einen Leichenfund erschüttert. Doch damit nicht genug, wurde die Tote offensichtlich umgebracht. Die Kommissare Steinbeißer und Fendt werden zur Unterstützung auf die Insel geschickt. Am Tatort angekommen sind selbst die erfahrenen Beamten geschockt von der brutalen Art und Weise, in der die junge Frau umgebracht wurde.

Karl Ove Knausgaard’s most daring and macabre novel yet, The School of Night is an indelible tale about dark temptations, moral depravity, and what we forget when we bargain with the devil. London. 1985. A city rife with possibility and desire. One young man who wants it all. Kristian Hadeland...

Having narrowly averted an (under)world war, Cat Crawfield wants nothing more than a little downtime with her vampire husband, Bones. Unfortunately, her gift from New Orleans’ voodoo queen just keeps on giving—leading to a personal favor that sends them into battle once again, this time against a villainous spirit.

Rumors have swirled around Jake Cashen his whole life. Is he crazy like his father? Is it true they booted him out of the F.B.I. right after he cracked a career-making RICO case? Was he dirty? Only Jake knows, and he’s not telling. He came back to his tiny hometown at the foot of Ohio’s Blackhand Hills to serve as a deputy sheriff. He hopes to punch a clock and keep his head down until retirement. It was a solid plan—until someone put a bullet in the head of a revered county judge.

A true rags-to-riches tale, Jonah's journey spans the breadth of human experience, from the intricacies of Edward III's political intrigues to the cutthroat world of international trade, from the triumphs of war to the agonies of personal loss - love, friendship, joy, heartbreak and glory. Set largely in London - the Scarlet City - the centre of medieval England, this is a thrilling portrait of the age and the people who made it so rich, colourful and extraordinary.

As tensions between East and West erupt into open conflict on Earth, the race to control space accelerates. Military alliances harden, fleets mobilize, and governments struggle to contain a crisis that is spreading from the oceans and skies into low Earth orbit. But the true prize is no longer territory on Earth. It is the growing network of stations, habitats, manufacturing systems, and launch infrastructure taking shape above the planet.

Jordan Cash woke up in the heart of a Pinnacle Dungeon with no memories, a dead adventurer at his feet, and a Legendary Tablet fused to his hand. The Dungeon Core offered him a deal: take the fallen warrior's power, rescue the low-level adventurers trapped in its depths, and destroy the Demon Core threatening the Fae Wilds. In exchange, Jordan gained the Battle Scholar class—a team-management specialization that lets him control the skill trees and class abilities of every party member under his command.

The last time anyone saw Lucia Bernardi, she was driving at top speed away from a Swiss villa - leaving the body of her murdered Iraqi lover behind. Now she has vanished, along with a potentially explosive set of papers, and disgraced journalist Piet Maas has been sent to follow her trail to the South of France. But finding her is just the start of his problems. Soon, amid a cast of con men, secret agents and revolutionaries, he must decide whether to land the scoop of his lifetime - or follow Lucia into ever more dangerous waters.

You would think that being forced into a loveless marriage to ensure an alliance would be unheard of in this day and age. And in most cases, you would be correct in that assumption. But not for me. A cartel princess has no vote on who she can or cannot marry—much less love. Any decision in my life was forfeited just by being born into the most powerful Mexican cartel there is.

A sexy new client needs Jarvis to track down her ex-boyfriend who’s left her in desperate financial straits.... A supermarket chain is being skimmed for thousands…and a billionaire has been robbed of millions in valuables including a personal journal that could tear open his empire and leave him in ruins. While Jarvis struggles to balance his time and solve all three cases at once, he soon realizes that this heavy workload isn’t a coincidence.

Tumanbay: the wealthiest city on Earth. The beating heart of a vast empire. A city of dreams, where those who once arrived as slaves now hold power, and merchants, artists and warriors live side-by-side in peace. But this magnificent city is under threat. A rebellion in a far-off province, led by 'Queen' Maya, is gathering strength - and a mysterious force is devouring the empire from within.

Two BBC radio series by the hilarious comedy duo Armstrong and Miller Sketches, songs, spoofs and memorable moments from beloved comedy double act, Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Hear the radio shows that inspired the duo’s hit TV sketch shows and introduced characters from the podcast...