When a painting of Mount Ranier is purchased by young and attractive Erika Stevens, St. Louis police discover a coded message intended for a global gang of thieves and assassins. Police detective Marc Edwards finds himself enmeshed in the gangs illegal activities covering all of Europe and North America. Protecting Erika from certain murder, and attempting to question her at the same time, the two of them fall in love. Called to London and hired by Scotland Yard, the duo work with Interpol...

When Army Bombardier Capt. Robert Marsden crashes his B-17 in France during World War II, he doubts hell survive.The Nazis have already occupied the country, but good fortune smiles on him: Lisa Jardin, an attractive nursing student, brings him back to health. At first, he wonders if shes real or if shes a figment of his imagination.Not only is she real the two fall in love. Marsden joins the French Resistance in the little village of St. Liseau, carrying out sabotage missi...

Master practical emergency preparedness and wilderness survival skills to confidently protect your family from disaster. Whether you are facing a winter power outage at home, a sudden vehicle breakdown during your daily commute, or a remote hiking mishap, this empowering guide replaces panic with calm, decisive action.Instead of focusing on extreme doomsday prepping, discover a realistic safety roadmap designed for everyday people seeking self-reliance and peace of mind. By masteri...

Master emotional intelligence and resolve everyday conflict by understanding the hidden psychology behind human behavior. Whether you are navigating tense office politics during your commute or managing difficult family dynamics at home, this grounded guide transforms frustration into curiosity. Stop asking what is wrong with people and start uncovering the hidden emotional drivers shaping their actions.By examining the unspoken social rules and irrational decisions that drive dail...

Transform childhood medical anxiety into quiet bravery with this reassuring children's health guide to hospital visits. When an upcoming operation brings nervous feelings to the surface, finding the right words to explain the process can feel overwhelming. This gentle companion helps families navigate the unknown together, replacing fear with clear, kid-friendly knowledge.Walk step-by-step through the entire experience, from the first doctor's appointment to the calming rhythm of w...

Master quantum mechanics and conquer your fear of complex science with this highly accessible, jargon-free guide. Whether you're upgrading your morning commute with focused learning or unwinding with mind-bending concepts, this audio experience transforms confusion into pure wonder. Step away from intimidating equations and explore the microscopic reality that secretly governs our everyday lives.Follow the path of history’s greatest physicists as they discovered wave-particle duali...

Mark Twain is at his irreverent best with this hilarious parody of the 19th-century mystery. The tale begins with the murder of Flint Buckner and a heinous crime against a young woman. A man with special gifts - no less a personage than Sherlock Holmes! - Enters the scene to solve the mystery and avenge the lady. He matches wits with an improbable villain, Archy Stillman, while Ham Sandwich and Wells Fargo look on, and almost gets himself lynched in the process.

A collection of Mark Twain's best-loved and funniest shorter works, including "The Jumping Frog of Calavarous County," "The Story of Old Ram," "Buck Fanshaw's Funeral," "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses," "Tom Quartz," and "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut."Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens November 30, 1835 in Florida, Missouri. He grew up in the Mississippi River town of Hannibal. Sam was to be a printer, a river boat pilot, an office...

"One of the best-loved and most famous characters in southern literature springs to larger-than-life size thanks to Thomas Becker's inspired delivery."-- School Library JournalWho could forget the pranks, the adventures, the sheer fun of Tom Sawyer? It's something every child should experience and every child will love. From Tom's sly trickery with the whitewashed fence -- when he cleverly manipulates everyone so they happily do his work for him -- to his and Becky Thatcher's calam...

Ten Classic Stories:* The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County* The McWilliamses with Membranous Croup* The Facts in the Great Beef Contract* The Story of the Old Ram*What Stumped the Bluejays*Punch, Brothers, Punch*Tom Quartz* Cannibalism in the Cars*Journalism in Tennessee* The Burglar AlarmAnd More..."Thomas Becker's delivery suggest the wry humor one imagines the author himself would use in rea...

Commitment is one of the most researched concepts in organizational behavior. This edited book in the SIOP Organizational Frontiers series, with contributions from many scholars, attempts to summarize current research and suggests new directions for studies on commitment in organizations.Commitment is linked to other concepts ie. satisfaction, involvement, motivation, and identification and is studied across cultural lines. Both the individual and group levels of building ...

„Sherry Thomas’ Bücher sind eine Offenbarung.“—New York Times Bestseller-Autorin Lisa KleypasHelena Fitzhugh und David, Lord Hastings kennen sich seit Jahren. Doch während David insgeheim in den eigensinnigen Rotschopf verliebt ist, hat Helena nichts als Verachtung für ihn übrig. Daran ist David zwar alles andere als unschuldig, aber an seinen Gefühlen ändert das nichts – ebenso wenig wie die Tatsache, dass Helena eine Affäre mit einem verheirateten Schriftsteller unterhält. Als di...