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The thrilling Cold War masterwork by the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Gulag Archipelago, published in full for the first time."Solzhenitsyn's best novel. . . . A great and important book, whose qualities are finally fully available to English-speaking readers." —Washington PostMoscow, Christmas Eve, 1949. In this tense Cold War thriller, the Soviet secret police intercept a call made to the American embassy by a Russi...

All through high school, Devlin Stone made Josh Waters' life miserable in the way only a true bully can.Ten years later, Josh wakes on a groggy morning after his and his wife Kimmy's high school reunion. There'd been a lakeside rager at the cottage of Dalton High's most popular girl, and maybe he'd indulged a little too much. What happened last night, anyway? . . .Devlin Stone's there to tell him. "I did what you wanted, Josh."What did Josh want? Not that, there was...

All through high school, Devlin Stone made Josh Waters' life miserable in the way only a true bully can.Ten years later, Josh wakes on a groggy morning after his and his wife Kimmy's high school reunion. There'd been a lakeside rager at the cottage of Dalton High's most popular girl, and maybe he'd indulged a little too much. What happened last night, anyway? . . .Devlin Stone's there to tell him. "I did what you wanted, Josh."What did Josh want? Not that, there was...

Moscow, Christmas Eve, 1949. The Soviet secret police intercept a call made to the American embassy by a Russian diplomat who promises to deliver secrets about the nascent Soviet Atomic Bomb program. On that same day, a brilliant mathematician is locked away inside a Moscow prison that houses the country's brightest minds. He and his fellow prisoners are charged with using their abilities to sleuth out the caller's identity, and they must choose whether to aid Joseph Stalin's repressive st...

In need of a break, DI Archie Darling and his trusty Dalmatian companion Juno set off in their camper van to explore the quiet beauty of rural France.Their journey begins in the Dordogne, to attend the wedding of an old friend Craig. Archie is instantly charmed by the incomparable soothing rhythms of French village life and the picturesque wedding venue, the Manoir la Poisse. So, when one guest is found dead and then another, Archie is reluctant to get involved.

A relentless race to the top of the world pits two ambitious youths against the most unforgiving environment on Earth. Battling sub-zero temperatures, shifting polar ice, and aggressive wildlife, they push their physical limits to plant their flag before rival explorers. The isolating, beautiful terror of the frozen wasteland forces them to rely entirely on their instincts and each other. Embark on an awe-inspiring expedition where human endurance meets the ultimate geographical prize.

The story follows the adventures of two boys, Andy Nelson and Fred Marshall, who set out on an expedition to the North Pole. They face various challenges and dangers as they navigate the harsh Arctic terrain, encounter polar bears, and brave the elements in their quest to reach the northernmost point of the Earth.Edward Stratemeyer was a prolific writer of juvenile fiction known for his series such as "The Hardy Boys" and "Tom Swift." His novels often featured young protagonists who embark...

Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon EditorsThe world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transitionTransitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps mad...

**The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth—from the author of the Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles series.In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss. Now the thrilling saga continues as the human uprising is threatened by powerful enemies from without—and bitter rivalries fro...

What do a cynical former Marine and a sheltered former Olympic contender have in common?Nothing.Absolutely nothing.He has a girlfriend and she’s never been kissed.He’s sullenly sarcastic and she’s earnestly empathetic.He can’t stop thinking about her.She knows she should keep her distance.Nevertheless, when opposites attract the results may be unexpected, but they’re also undeniably magnetic.‘Ninja at First Sight’ is a standal...

Return to the world of Shannara with the sequel to Galaphile, and discover how the seeds of the greatest evil that the Four Lands has ever known inadvertently grew out of Galaphileʼs dream for peace—from the New York Times bestselling authors Terry Brooks and Delilah S. Dawson.Years have passed since Galaphile Joss and his life partner, Nirianne, established Paranor as a way to bring harmony to the Four Lands. Now their two sons are becoming men i...

Do Gods Truly exist? Can you know the future? And what lies beyond the veil of death?Winter blankets the land, and more than hope has died. Barred by the tower of Avempartha, the western army cannot invade the Fhrey homeland. So it must seek a way across the Nidwalden River before the fane obtains the secret of dragons. As time runs out for both humanity and the mystic Suri, the only chance for the living rests with the dead. Having made their fateful choice, can a handful of misfi...