Blackjackal is a new three card game that takes quick analytic thinking from blackjack, table aggression and blluffing from hold 'em poker and transports the player to the hot savanna of a new and fierce gambling experience. It's played in a circle like poker and the objective is to come as close as possible to twenty-one like blackjack. The best two-of-three mechanic means that about 40% of hands are tied at a full table of eight. The card you didn't use in your hand.----called the Kill c...

National BestsellerBill Morneau’s experience as Canada’s finance minister crystalized his vision for the country’s potential for growth and prosperity. Where To from Here looks backward with coolness and candor and forward with a fresh vision of all that Canada can — and must — become.Much of the world reacted with surprise and admiration to the results of the 2015 Canadian federal election and the makeup of the government it produ...

Irascible and malcontented, Boston Homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire is one half of the best homicide team in Boston’s history. Led by razor-sharp instincts and a nose for the truth, McGuire leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of ruthless killers in these gritty crime novels.The Man Who Murdered GodFacing a brutal serial killer with his sights set firmly on the Catholic diocese, Boston homicide detective Lieutenant Joe McGuire—one half of the best homic...

Sealed away from public view more than a century at the instruction of their author, Dr John Watson, these three cases of Sherlock Holmes are available here for the first time. Like the earlier volume in this series, each reveals the role Holmes and Watson played in investigating crimes involving actual historical events and prominent personages. "A Grotesquery in Limehouse" explores Holmes' involvement in solving the mutilation and murder of a Belgian businessman near the London docks, a ...

This book contains a story and several other things. The other things might be connected with the story, or they might not; they might be connected to stories that haven’t appeared yet . . .Two years after the conclusion of The Amber Spyglass, Lyra and her daemon Pantalaimon sit high on the roof of Jordan College, gazing down on the streets of Oxford. But their peace is shattered by a flock of enraged starlings, who seem intent on knocking another bird out...

What if humanity’s earliest stories are not myths, but memories of contact with visitors from beyond Earth?In Origins Beyond Earth: Seeds From the Stars, NASA retiree John Kelley explores the striking similarities found in ancient creation accounts, Indigenous sky‑visitor traditions, prediluvian legends, and early biblical narratives. Cultures separated by oceans and millennia describe the same kinds of beings — descending from the sky, teaching, guiding, and shaping early civilizat...

The "History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921" by John Lawrence O'Connor provides a comprehensive exploration of one of America's most celebrated horse racing events. O'Connor meticulously chronicles the Derby's evolution, highlighting key races, notable horses, and the cultural significance of the event in American society. Through detailed accounts and vivid storytelling, the book captures the excitement and pageantry of the Derby, showcasing its role as a social gathering and a symbol o...

"The Slavery Question" by John Lawrence delves into the complex and contentious issues surrounding slavery, exploring its moral, economic, and social implications. Lawrence presents a thorough analysis of the arguments for and against slavery, drawing on historical examples and philosophical debates. The book aims to illuminate the profound impact of slavery on society and the human condition, encouraging readers to reflect on the ethical dimensions of this institution. Through a balanced ...

Although the illustrious career of Sherlock Holmes has been documented in innumerable stories over the decades, some accounts have remained classified due to their extremely sensitive nature … until now. Cases involving major historical figures and topics Winston Churchill’s request to investigate the emerging Nazi Party, the emergency surgery on the British monarch, the apparent suicide of a leading suffragist and the strange death of an American president have been locked away, sometimes...

Now a former homicide detective, Joe McGuire spends his days in a drug-induced haze trying to forget the brutal beating that almost cost him his life. Driven by his addiction, McGuire associates with the kind of criminals he once brought to justice.But when his ex-wife’s sister is brutally murdered, McGuire finds himself the prime suspect—and unable to refute the evidence that points to him. Driven to prove his innocence, McGuire must fight his addiction, a police department biased...

In "The Slavery Question," John Lawrence explores the intricate social, political, and economic dimensions of slavery in the 19th century. Through a rich tapestry of historical narrative and analytical discourse, Lawrence challenges prevailing notions while offering a nuanced exploration of the moral, ethical, and human implications of slavery. His literary style, characterized by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, situates the work within the broader context of abolitionist ...

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