This insightful book focuses on state-of-the-art retirement communities in the United States today. Experts from the fields of urban planning, architecture, and aging present in-depth profiles of a variety of retirement communities. The changing function and character of retirement communities--resulting from changes in supply and demand, alternate lifestyles, and other environmental needs of an ever-increasing aging population--are explored. The timely discussions in this useful resource ...

Michael and his friends must rescue a child prodigy as the thrilling action continues in this electrifying fourth installment of the New York Times bestselling series!Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan head to China in search of a girl who may have discovered why Michael and his friends became electric. Her name is Lin Julung, or Jade Dragon, and she’s a child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein’s—and Ostin’s.But Ha...

“Put Victoria with two Alpha brothers, and wow, oh wow, your socks will be knocked off.”First a Marine, then a black ops agent, Victoria Morgan knows the military is where she belongs…until a sniper’s bullet changes her life. Trying to prove she’s not washed up, she rescues a young man from kidnappers. When the dying boy transforms into a cougar—and bites her—she learns of an entire hidden society. He begs her to inform his grandfather of his death and to keep the ...

**A renegade CIA officer must infiltrate an extremist group in the heart of Europe in a novel offering “spy fiction at its headiest and most addictive” (Kirkus Reviews).“Left me breathless with its nimble plot work and sheer storytelling audacity.” —The New York Times**A Financial Times "Best Summer Books of 2026"Ari Falk has just blown the lid off a massive conspiracy at the highest level within the CIA. While some hail h...

A true, century-spanning saga of terror at sea, a dramatic trial, and a mystery at long last solved . . .In 1827 the Duke of Wellington—former Commander-in-Chief of the British Army and British Prime Minister—ordered the withdrawal of British soldiers from the island of Ceylon after years of bloody conflict there. English cargo vessels, including the unarmed English Quaker ship Morning Star, were dispatched to sail to Colombo to repatriate wounded British s...

Sales Isn’t a Rat Race…It’s a Treasure Hunt.The question is…how do you get to the treasure? With over thirty years of sales experience—from owning his own business to commission-only roles—Michael Hinkle shares the mindsets and practices he’s used to cultivate a multimillion-dollar sales career. With a refreshingly straightforward and simple perspective on how to build a thriving sales career, he lays out the common-sense strategies for how nurturing relationships and building weal...

Aim for conversational wisdom — part motivational, part reflective. Think Mark Manson meets Robin Sharma: accessible but sincere, with stories and personal insights illustrating each point.Life doesn't hand us opportunities neatly wrapped in clarity; most come disguised as small challenges, unexpected detours, or quiet moments of doubt.A life goal isn't just a dream you repeat to yourself — it's a direction you live by. Th...

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star!Paddington is excited to be organising an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs, Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr Gruber’s book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade give him a brilliant idea . . .A deliciously funny Easter story, perfect for Paddington fans!

Sales Isn’t a Rat Race…It’s a Treasure Hunt.The question is…how do you get to the treasure? With over thirty years of sales experience—from owning his own business to commission-only roles—Michael Hinkle shares the mindsets and practices he’s used to cultivate a multimillion-dollar sales career. With a refreshingly straightforward and simple perspective on how to build a thriving sales career, he lays out the common-sense strategies for how nurturing relationships and building weal...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.At the far edge of the galaxy fear has a new home . . .Security Chief Lochan Rondel joined the Nightingale to gain a warrior’s signet and join the Thirteen Systems elite. He knew venturing into an uncharted section of the galaxy meant risking his life, but he did not expect to fight a harrowing battle with the despoiler fleet. With the despoilers defeated, the signet is almost within his grasp. A few da...

What if the Russian mercenary, Konev, activates an unknown Soviet network of sleeper agents?Blaine works with the head of the CIA to fathom the global chess moves on the board. And he's playing checkers right now…Konev's plan is to create chaos, disruption and mayhem…so that his plan, the secret plan he crafted, can be implemented against all his enemies.The US Navy sends the Carrier Battle Group led by the USS Roosevelt, through the Straits of Malacca past Singapor...