Acclaimed Argentine thriller writer Gustavo Eduardo Abrevaya (The Sanctuary) returns with a harrowing tale of society in decay. After a five-year-old girl disappears under mysterious circumstances, Federico " El Pampa" Bazá n, a sub-inspector with the Federal Police, is tasked with tracking her down. Pampa is a lone wolf who' s used to getting his hands dirty, but nothing has prepared him for this descent into a hellish underworld of corrupt officials, bloodthirsty security forces, and mar...

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Eine äußerst nützliche Auseinandersetzung mit der Problematik Suchtkranker, den Behandlungsmethoden und der aktiven Rolle des familiären Umfelds. Entdecken Sie, wie das Verhältnis von Zeit und Drogen in einer Epoche funktioniert, in der alles beschleunigt und unmittelbar ist. Die Perspektive des renommierten Dr. Eduardo Kalina, Psychiater und Suchtexperte, ist grundlegend, um über eines der komplexesten Themen nachzudenken, mit denen alle Länder der Welt konfrontiert sind.

Few works of ancient history bring us closer to catastrophe than The Jewish War.Flavius Josephus knew the conflict from both sides. He entered the revolt as a Jewish commander in Galilee; after his capture, he witnessed the Roman campaign that ended with the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Across seven books, his story reaches back through Pompey, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Antony and Herod the Great, then follows Nero, Vespasian and Titus through the revolt, the siege of Je...

A fully updated guide for the latest Power Apps experience, packed with practical projects, Copilot, and the new features shaping modern app development.Key FeaturesBuild business apps that solve real workplace problems through practical, project-based learningDiscover how Copilot-powered AI capabilities help you design, build, and enhance apps faster than ever beforeLearn the latest Power Apps experience, from data management with SharePoint a...

Eduardo Alemán provides a definitive institutional account of how Chile’s party system was remade—and ultimately undone—after authoritarian rule.In Political Institutions and Party System Change in Chile, Eduardo Alemán offers the most comprehensive analysis to date of Chile’s party system, tracing its evolution from the 1930s through the early 2020s. He begins with an analysis of how parties interacted before 1973, establishing a historical baseline both ...

This book examines the phenomenon of kidnap-for-ransom, a crime that has been described as a ‘modern scourge.’ It draws on a large body of data from across the world and utilizes a range of theories and concepts from the social sciences and business disciplines to analyse and explain its widespread use by criminals and pirates. Case studies are extensively utilized to illustrate general observations on kidnap-for-ransom. The book provides comprehensive coverage, including the latest manife...

In the Chronos Nebula, ships vanish — and the ones that return bring back stories that do not belong to this universe.When the Astralis crosses the forbidden perimeter, its crew receives a warning no signal should carry: DO NOT ENTER.Seconds later, they awaken in a city where ancient Rome merges with holograms and marble. The Guardians enforce the laws of this place, and behind them, a presence known only as the Prisoner learns what it means to feel fear.When Orion ...

Why is a life saved from a terrorist attack felt to be worth two saved from a natural disaster? Why are men more valuable than women? Why do Americans tip when Europeans don't? And how can orange juice be used to predict the weather?The Price of Everything starts with a simple idea: behind every decision we make lies a price, whether that's buying a cup of coffee, taking a new job, or deciding to become a parent. Prices are the invisible thread that connect and explain our...

As a corrupt cop, he thought he knew evil.After a botched raid, narcotics detective Rick Mercy is being hunted by fellow cops, the drug dealers, and the torture cult he and his partner stumbled upon.His partner did not survive the encounter. Rick did, but with a gash across his chest from a ceremonial weapon, a human bone.And now, since getting slashed, a dark, intoxicating hunger is creeping into his mind. Mercy has to evade capture long enough to...

"Their Son; The Necklace" tells the story of a young couple, Luis and Dolores, who are deeply in love and engaged to be married. Luis works as a clerk in a small office, while Dolores is the daughter of a wealthy family.One day, Luis comes across a beautiful necklace in a jeweler's shop window. It is an exquisite piece of jewelry that he knows Dolores would adore. However, Luis cannot afford to buy it on his modest salary.Determined to give Dolores the necklace, Luis decides to take out a ...

Blackwood mansion , patriarch Sir Alaric Blackwood is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Called to investigate, Detective Richard Doyle delves into a maze of family secrets, bitter rivalries and deep betrayals. As he unearths long-buried truths, Doyle discovers that each member of the family has something to hide—from the rejected Amelia, who discovers she is not Alaric s biological daughter , to the cunning Frederick , whose dark ambitions threaten to destroy the family legacy. As...