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A life assurance executive uncovers a scam to defraud policy holders from millions of pounds. The scam involves executives of his own company, he sets out together with the company secretary, with whom he falls in love, to reverse the scam and steal one hundred million pounds from those involved. The story takes the reader through a variety of European countries as it unfolds.
The amazing novel that introduced Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -- and the unforgettable Tori Spring. Tori Spring isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Alice Oseman's stunning, unflinchinghonest debut novel, which first introduced her fan-favorite Heartstopper characters Nick and Charlie.
Something deadly hides in the dark of night… A health-conscious tenant must battle his apartment’s demonic refrigerator. The shadow of death clings to a woman, as she strives to find a way to escape her fate. And a mysterious runaway wreaks havoc at a secluded motel, when the guests discover the deadly secret that follows in her wake… A new night of terror begins with Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection. This pulse-pounding volume contains thirteen new supernatural tales of terror. And each story brings you deeper into the dark realm of nightmares. As the inky black shadows close in, you realize you are not alone. Something stalks you through this strange netherworld. You ...
Even though the Windows Media Center interface is simple to operate, not all activities are intuitive or easy to implement. You may need help determining which type of Media Center PC to buy, or with connecting and configuring the Media Center PC in your home theater system. Creating a Digital Home Entertainment System with Windows Media Center book brings the experience and expertise of The Green Button (the premiere Media Center website) and author Michael Miller to help you plan, use, and troubleshoot your new Media Center PCs and get the most out of Windows Media Center Edition.
The President of the United State is in the final days of his second term in office. He should be packing his books and papers, getting ready to make way for his duly elected replacement. Instead, he has a plan that will let him hold onto the power and the trappings of the Oval Office for as long as he wants them. All it will cost is the sacrifice of millions of American lives. But that doesn’t matter to him. He has a need to rule. He has a drive to control. He has The Unquenchable Thirst for power. This Political Thriller shows how an unscrupulous Chief Executive could put himself in permanent control of the nation. While this is a book of fiction, it does raise disturbing possibilities of what could happen.
One of the world’s most erudite and entertaining film critics on the state of cinema in the post-digital—and post-9/11—age. This witty and allusive book, in the style of classic film theorists/critics like André Bazin and Siegfried Kracauer, includes considerations of global cinema’s most important figures and films, from Lars von Trier and Zia Jiangke to WALL-E, Avatar and Inception.
Have you ever had any regrets about the past or a decision you have made in life? Most likely, you have-and you're not alone. Michael and Tiffany feel as if they've found their soul mate. Unfortunately, fate fails to grant them the happily-ever-after they both desire. The young lovers part-each going their own way, each with a broken heart. After a few years, Michael becomes a very wealthy businessman. Regardless of his accomplishments, he never fully appreciates anything that he has and continuously regrets his past. Then one day, Michael meets the Clock Doc, a man who not only fixes clocks but time as well. When the Clock Doc opens up the door for him to travel into the past, Michael gets more than he asked for and faces numerous challenges along the way. Will Michael be reunited with his true love?
The start of an action-packed teen series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael’s friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric teens—and through them, the world. #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans introduces a character whose risk-filled exploration marks the beginning of a riveting new series. With only his powers, his wits, and his friends to protect him, Michael will need all his strength to survive…. Michael Vey is the first title in Glenn Beck’s Mercury Ink publishing program.
A modern-day Job story that will make you wonder: "What would your life be like if you could see the truth?"As a teenage girl Aural Phoenix is not very popular despite her above-average looks. She has only one friend and spends most of her time wrapped up in her Bible alone at home. The reason for her hermitage is simple: As a child she gained the gift of being able to see into the spirit world and made the mistake of revealing this truth to her friends. They didn't believe her, but when she stuck to her guns she was labeled a "freak".Now being treated by a psychologist capable of locking her away because she will not lie about the truth of her sight, (lying only makes the demons laugh at her), Aural tries her best to explain herself and her life to the doctor. When she's done, things go from bad to WORSE!
When Meg Sealy woke that fateful morning, she had no idea that by day's end the life that she had known would be gone forever. While saving her best friend Amanda, fourteen-yearold Meg Sealy and her older cousin Jaiden, stumble upon a secret valley where time stands still. The three friends are thrust into a dangerous world of magic, time travel, and creatures they believed extinct. Here they learn that it is their destiny to use their new magic skills to join the fight to save the valley from an evil break-away order, bent on exploitation. Follow their journey as undercover villains threaten Meg's life, and they fight to save the animals from extinction.