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Daniel James Brown

From the #1 bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat and Facing the Mountain comes an unforgettable epic of family, tragedy, and survival on the American frontier“An ideal pairing of talent and material.… Engrossing.… A deft and ambitious storyteller.” — Mary Roach, New York Times Book ReviewIn April of 1846, twenty-one-year-old Sarah Graves, intent on a better future, set out west from Illinois with her new husband, her parents, and eigh...

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Daniel James

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Hourglass

"A visceral, imaginative, and haunting tale that proves that horror can cut as deep in the soul as in the flesh." KIRKUS REVIEWSThe Coma Weaver, prowler of the dreaming plains with an insatiable appetite for mortal souls, has been stirring in its imprisoned sleep. Stirring from the actions of Clyde Williams, the Hourglass agent soul-bound to the demon since birth. During his last mission, Clyde made a bold choice. But bold choices, no matter how well-inten...

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Daniel James Bertrand

A raven screams—and the forest answers like an army.In the black timber of British Columbia, a dictator builds his empire on fear. One man builds something worse for him: a war.Soren Tate owns the cameras. Owns the crowds. Owns the night. But he does not own the sky.From the shadows rises Bhadrakali—sapphire-eyed raven warrior—and Darling, her hellfire partner on the ground. Beside them stand a rogue operator with nothing left to lose, a daughter stolen by a tyrant,...

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Daniel James Brown

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boys in the Boat comes the gripping untold story of one of the most heroic units that fought in World War II'My favourite kind of history book: grippingly written, full of incredible drama, and focussing on individuals rather than numbers and statistics' James HollandOn December 7th 1941, the Japanese Navy bombed Pearl Harbor. For many Americans, the surprise attack was ...

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Daniel James

The purpose of this work is to explain what Gradual Awakening means and how it can be attained — and to offer a way of thinking about Awakening that is clear and understandable — so that you will know that Awakening is genuine and possible. In the earliest records we have of what the Buddha taught, the Path of Awakening is said to progress through four stages, four levels, culminating at the Fourth Level in the attainment of Nibbana (Nirvana). We call this the "Gradual Path" to distinguish...

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Daniel James, Franz Knappik

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Elements in the Philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

This Element offers the first comprehensive study of Hegel's views on European colonialism. In surprisingly detailed discussions scattered throughout much of his mature oeuvre, Hegel offers assessments that legitimise colonialism in the Americas, the enslavement of Africans, and British rule in India. The Element reconstructs these discussions as being held together by a systematic account of colonialism as racial domination, underpinned by central elements of his philosophy and situated w...

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Daniel James Brown

**Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men's eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold.'It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion' – The Times**It is considered one of the most difficult sports in the world. For Joe Rantz, it might be his only choice.Cast aside by his family at an early age...

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Daniel James

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Hourglass

"The sheer zest of the storytelling here is infectious. James has mastered the knack of meshing the fast-paced lingo of paramilitary thrillers with the colorful worldbuilding of urban fantasy... A fast-paced, richly imagined, gritty tale of modern-day good versus evil."-Kirkus ReviewsThe life of Clyde Williams had certainly taken a detour these last months. Turning from aspiring comic book artist to low-ranked Level 1 necromancer. He saw t...

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Daniel James

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Emotional Intelligence Mastery

Start improving your life by influencing the people around you Today!Are you interested in learning how to work with manipulation, mind control, persuasion, and NLP techniques?Have you ever wondered what it would be like to influence people to act a certain way?Would you like to finally be able to get that raise from work?If this sounds like you, then this is the guidebook you need to look through.

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Daniel James

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Hourglass

The dead monarch Charon was destroyed at Elzinga Asylum, but its impact on the Hourglass strike team continues to affect them, particularly Clyde Williams. With his necromantic powers acting up, he's under the watchful gaze of the Median's rulers, who fear he could be a risk to their kingdom of sleep and the countless souls therein.But when a familiar and bitter enemy resurfaces, attacks a secret Hourglass facility, kills a high-value Hourglass member, and steals sensitive intel, C...

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Daniel James Clarke

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Pocket Guide

Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to the Algarve.This latest edition uncovers the Algarve's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from strolling the open-air Roman ruins of Milreu; to catching a wave on the Costa Vicentina, renowned for its serious surf; and painting your own azulejo in ...

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Daniel James

Behind the postcard imagery of London, the darkest parts of the city house some of the saddest stories. When Michael met Cameron, they were two boys who shared a bond and a ledge, an escape from their turbulent and violent home lives. But when Michael leaves, their lives drift apart into dramatically different directions until the events of the past bring them back together. They are no longer boys, but the ledge remains. Can they save themselves? Can they save one another? This raw debut ...