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"I rest my head against him, and he kisses my hair repeatedly. This is home. He smells of linen, fabric softener, bodywash, and my favorite smell—Christian. For a moment, I allow myself the illusion that all will be well, and it soothes my ravaged soul." Daunted by the singular tastes and dark...

[Contains explicit content] As an American living in London, host Rob Delaney ( Catastrophe) has had to answer a lot of questions about the USA. Are Americans really lacking in culture? What's up with all the guns? Why is everything so big? On this episode of Sounds Like America, Rob and his fellow globe-trotting comedians share experiences from traveling abroad, with a focus on how Americans are perceived from overseas.

Meet Fanny Knocker, a remarkably ordinary young woman whose life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a dashing yet destitute younger son from an esteemed family. What adventures await them in this intriguing tale? (David Wales)

A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D. James, long among the most admired mystery writers of our time, draws the characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem. It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their life...

In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a "war" on cancer. More than thirty years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around one in three developing the disease. Curing cancer is not "rocket science," but the question is, why has cancer proved to be harder to tackle than the moon landings turned out to be?

In a thrilling masterwork that will make you rethink your perceptions of life and death, James Rollins, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sigma Force series, takes you to the edge of medicine, genetics, and technology, revealing the next evolutionary leap forward: immortality...

Treasure hunting is no laughing matter... unless you're treasure hunting with these kids. Bick Kidd's parents were world-famous treasure hunters – until they mysteriously disappeared. Now he and the rest of the Kidds – Beck, Tommy, and Storm – have to finish their mom and dad's last major...

___________________________ A beautiful life. A terrible death? A breathtakingly beautiful supermodel disappears from a swimsuit photo shoot at the most glamorous hotel in Hawaii. Only hours after she goes missing, Kim McDaniels' parents receive a terrifying phone call. Fearing the worst, they...

Coming back to Athena to work for two weeks with students in the college music department, Wil is now the big man on campus. Not everyone is happy to have him back, however. Some are protesting his music on moral grounds, and Wil and his entourage have been the target of several acts of petty harassment. At first they're easy for Wil to shrug off, but the incidents escalate and become more troubling. When one of the band members is killed Charlie worries that Melba, now deeply involved with the man at the center of the attacks, could be in deadly danger.

Charlie has always believed that his grandfather had sold his house to his longtime tenant, Martin Hale. So when Martin dies, Charlie is surprised to discover the house was not left to Martin, but instead belongs to Charlie. As he and Diesel check out the house he remembers fondly from his childhood, he is pleasantly surprised that it is in better condition than expected. That is, until they find a literal skeleton in a closet.

Join the famous treasure-hunting Kidds on their first adventure ever! The #1 New York Times bestselling series from James Patterson is jam-packed with action, humor, and heart! The Kidd siblings have grown up diving down to shipwrecks and traveling the world, helping their famous parents recover...

Lily Parker’s mundane life is forever changed when her husband becomes the new plastic surgeon at Northwind Clinic. Located on a secluded island, the clinic offers ultimate privacy for the rich and famous. But something isn’t right at her new home. With tall walls surrounding the shore, security guards working around the clock, and cameras watching her every move, Lily becomes highly anxious, bordering on paranoid. When Lily witnesses the tragic death of a woman working at the clinic, she questions her perfect life and the people around her.

This isn't a dating book that hands you a new set of instructions. It's the book that puts the old instructions under a light and shows you what each one was actually saying, what each one was hiding, and what falls apart when you stop believing the version you were handed.

Learning Swedish does not have to be difficult or tedious. This audiobook is designed for English speakers who want to build real listening comprehension through clear, engaging, and practical short stories. The audiobook follows a simple and highly effective listening structure. Each story is presented three times: first in Swedish, then repeated in clear English, and finally again in Swedish. You hear the Swedish version first to absorb the sounds, rhythm, and meaning in context. The English narration then confirms understanding and clarifies details.

What is a PC bottleneck, and why does it reduce your gaming performance even when your specs look powerful on paper? In this episode, we explain the real meaning of a bottleneck in a computer system and how hardware imbalance between your CPU and GPU can limit FPS, cause stuttering, and prevent your PC from reaching its full potential.We break down the difference between a CPU bottleneck and a GPU bottleneck, how each one affects gaming performance, and why resolution and game settings play a major role. You’ll also learn how RAM limitations, storage speed, and thermal throttling can ...

In this charming comedy, a devoted sister sets out to rein in her siblings outrageous antics amid the glittering chaos of British high society. Experience a delightful exploration of Anglo-American manners and gain a captivating insight into the vibrancy of late Victorian London. Summary by Deborah Percy

Friends. Lovers. Therapists. 'Deathbots'. Artificial intelligence is now fulfilling new roles for millions of us every single day. How are these new 'relationships' changing how we view technology - and each other? Beyond those who are using AI chatbots for administrative tasks, some people are now preparing to adopt children with their AI partners; others are reaching out to companies offering services to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones; others still look to bots to find treatment for their mental health issues.

At last, Charlie and Helen Louise's wedding is only a month away. They're busy preparing for the big day, and the last thing Charlie needs is a new mystery to solve. Enter Tara Martin, a shy, peculiar woman who has recently started working part-time at Helen Louise's bistro and helping Charlie in the archive.

O piloto de Fórmula 1 Travis Keeping, de 24 anos, está tendo uma temporada incrível, com o troféu mundial ao alcance das mãos. Até que um acidente gravíssimo na Fórmula 2, envolvendo vários carros, vira seu mundo de cabeça para baixo. Um dos pilotos em estado crítico é Jacob Nichols. Ninguém sabe, mas os dois namoram há quase um ano. Agora o único homem que Travis já amou está lutando para sobreviver, sua equipe não entende por que seu desempenho nas pistas degringolou de repente e os pais de Jacob o querem longe de seu filho.

In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: "Who am I?"