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Two sisters, one long-ago murder, and a web of terrifying secrets collide in a gripping standalone thriller from acclaimed author Edwin Hill …At first glance, Natalie Cavanaugh and Glenn Abbott hardly look like sisters. Even off-duty, Natalie dresses like a Boston cop, preferring practical clothes and unfussy, pinned-up hair. Her younger sister, Glenn, seems tailor-made for the spotlight, from her signature red mane to her camera-readysmile. Glenn has spent years cultivating...

Cinderella meets spaceI am not really happy with working in my father's house as a maid, but thanks to my stepmother I have no other choice.My sisters, however, don't think I should spend my existence in the kitchen. So, they secretly whisk me away to a fancy party.It doesn't take more than a few seconds for me to get separated from my sisters and to attract the attention of a very attractive alien.And to make things worse, I even lose my shoe…

I'm supposed to marry a proper human princess to secure the peace between cyborgs and humans on Asaverra. The innocent look on Princess Eden's face is no match for her sassy mouth and her fondness for sneaking out of the palace at night.It was probably a stupid idea to pose as her new bodyguard so I can get to know my bride a little better. The princess is way more trouble than I can handle. Sweet, delicious trouble.Did I mention how much I enjoy trouble?Historica...

Resurrection Rock by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a gripping early twentieth-century mystery novel that combines suspense, psychological intrigue, and atmospheric storytelling. Known for their collaborative skill in crafting tightly structured narratives, the authors deliver a tale where secrets, danger, and discovery converge around a powerful and enigmatic setting. At the center of the story is Resurrection Rock, a place shrouded in mystery and associated with unsettling events th...

Flying Death by Edwin Balmer is a fast-paced thriller that blends aviation adventure, suspense, and high-stakes danger into a gripping early twentieth-century narrative. Set in an era when flight was still new, uncertain, and awe-inspiring, the novel captures both the excitement and the peril of the skies. At the center of the story is a series of mysterious and deadly events linked to the emerging world of aircraft. As pilots, inventors, and investigators become entangled in a web of sabo...

That Royle Girl by Edwin Balmer is a lively and emotionally engaging novel that explores independence, ambition, and the complexities of personal identity within a changing social world. Blending humor, drama, and sharp character observation, Balmer creates a story centered on a spirited young woman determined to define her own path despite the expectations placed upon her. At the heart of the narrative is the "Royle girl," a memorable and unconventional heroine whose confidence, intellige...

Fidelia by Edwin Balmer is a thoughtful and emotionally engaging novel that explores loyalty, personal conviction, and the complexities of human relationships. Through a carefully developed narrative and richly drawn characters, Balmer crafts a story that examines how trust and devotion are tested by ambition, misunderstanding, and changing circumstances. At the center of the novel is Fidelia, a character whose strength of character and emotional depth shape the course of the story. As she...

IBM and the Holocaust is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling shocker--a million copies in print--detailing IBM's conscious co-planning and co-organizing of the Holocaust for the Nazis, all micromanaged by its president Thomas J Watson from New York and Paris. This Expanded Edition offers 37 pages of previous unpublished documents, pictures, internal company correspondence, and other archival materials to produce an even more explosive volume. Originally publishe...

TeganSneaking through strange alien forests isn't my favorite pastime. But I'm looking for evidence that it wasn't the human delegation that had brought the deadly parasite from Jittania Prime to New Terran. I already know where to find the much-needed proof when someone sneaks up on me and captures me.GordanBeing a warrior for so long has heightened my senses. When I smell a female on my land, I immediately know that it's a trap. It h...

"For the expert investigation of the human will to believe, we recommend The Encyclopedia of Superstitions." — The New York TimesWhy is it said that breaking a mirror or walking under ladders will bring bad luck and misfortunate? Ever wonder why so many people throw salt over their shoulders after spilling it, or wish on shooting stars? The Encyclopedia of Superstitions holds the answers to these questions and more. This c...

First published in 1923, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the most widely read, highly recommended investment book ever. Generations of readers have found that it has more to teach them about markets and people than years of experience. Among the most compelling and enduring pieces ever written on trading, the new Illustrated Edition brings this story to life like never before."Although Reminiscences...was first published some seventy years ago, its take on...

Basic Human Ethics. Is the Decalogue still valid in the twenty-first century? A perceptive analysis of each precept of the decalogue.