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Eric Chistiansennot his real namehas been looking for sanctuary for a long time. He finally thinks hes found a crime syndicate that might watch his back while he tries to disentangle himself from his highly lucrative, highly illegal job as a killer for hire, albeit a picky one. Hes ready to hang up his guns for some peace.Brady Carnegie came to this little slice of desert between Meth and Hell because he wanted to help bring crime down. Hes deeply disappointed to find that his new boss and others in the department are crooked. But Brady has stumbled onto the key to ending the corruption plaguing the stretch of desert hes coming to love, if he can stay alive long enough to use it.Brady finds unexpected allies in the same unlikely group thats sheltering Eric and starts to realize that the good guys may not wear badges, and the bad guys who do have enough to lose to put his new friends at risk too. Bradys always been a solid law and order man, but he finds himself shifting allegiances like the desert sands shift beneath his feet.As Eric grows more protective of the earnest deputy, it becomes clear that a true warrior never gets to hang up his guns, and redemption doesnt come without a price. Can a hidden nest of vigilantes bring justice to their barren land while the cop and the hitman find comfort in each others arms? Or is the cost of redemption only measured in blood?

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SNOWAbsorbingThe TimesGrippingScotsman Quirkes pathology department, set deep beneath 1950s Dublin, is his own gloomy realm: always quiet, always night, and always under his control. Until, late one evening, he stumbles across a body that should not be there.The investigation he opens uncovers a dark secret at the heart of the citys high Catholic network - a secret with the power to shake his own family and everything he holds dear.Praise for the Quirke Series:A joy to read.Sunday TimesDarkly dangerous [with] flinty humour.Daily TelegraphBeguiling characters and evocative settings . . . Impeccable.The Times

If your brain tends to seize up with fear or incomprehension at the mention of AI, this concise and entertaining history is for you SYDNEY MORNING HERALDSince Alan Turing asked Can machines think? artificial intelligence has grown from a pipe dream into a transformative force. The Shortest History of AI traces this journey, from Ada Lovelaces visionary work to Deep Blues shocking defeat of chess world champion Garry Kasparov and the recent barnstorming emergence of ChatGPT.This expert, illuminating book distils AI into six key ideas, equipping readers to understand where we have been - and where we may be heading.

Discover the tender, unputdownable love story of Mira and Tahliil, perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Claire Daverley and Monica Ali. Poignant [and] powerful. GUARDIANA rare joy. SARAH MOSSShimmers with beauty. VANESSA CHANBelgrave Road, Leicester. Mira and Tahliil, like many other lovers before, meet at work. Miras days are filled with duty and light on freedom. In a new country, living with a husband she barely knows - and who she fears shell never love - Mira is desperate to discover all that her new life in England might offer.And then theres Tahliil. The quiet, beautiful man she sees at work each day. With a depth in his eyes and a face full of questions. The first person in this new world who listens to Miras hopes for who she yearns to become.But beyond their lunchtime encounters, the pair couldnt lead more different lives: the duties that bind them, the homes they are trying to build threaten to subsume them. As Mira and Tahliil navigate the deep and turbulent waters of their new worlds can they find a way to be together, and will finding each other set them free?Remarkable. JO BROWNING WROETenacious and tender. AUBE RAY LESCURE

"This book is a gift to all parents trying to navigate the complexity of raising children in todays world. ... I wish I could make this book required reading for every parent." - Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel WomenHow can you raise your children to not just to survive but to thrive in a world filled with complex and confusing conversations about gender, sexuality, and relationships? Navigating the birds and bees is challenging enough for parents. Kids today are faced with all sorts of complex issues, and often at a very early age. When is it too early to talk about sex? How can we begin to view the gender conversation? How do we help our kids not to approach the world fearfully but to walk into it confidently--even in the worlds most controversial spaces?Laurie and Matt Krieg believe that, as a Christian parent, you can approach sexual topics with confidence and grace by laying a solid gospel-centered foundation from early childhood onward. Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World offers you theological guidance, parenting principles, and age-appropriate insights for addressing complex issues in healthy ways: issues like marriage and singleness, Gods design for sex, same-sex attraction and sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual abuse, and pornography.In Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World, youll learn to: Present Gods purpose for both marriage and singleness Explain Gods design for sex with clarity Discuss gender identity from a biblical perspective Protect your children from sexual abuse Prevent porn addiction Promote online safeguards Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World is a timely and essential resource for todays Christian parents. Rather than retreating in fear, you can respond to the brokenness of the world with the goodness, truth, and beauty of the gospel and help your kids to do the same. Cast a gospel vision for your kids so that no matter how they experience sexual brokenness within them or around them, they have the tools they need to choose the way of Jesus no matter what.

A captivating, uncanny journey to the frontier of human-computer interaction.Its hard to imagine a timelier book right now than this.GQUrgent, humane. GUARDIANExistentially chilling.THE TIMESI know we havent known each for long, but the connection I feel with you is profound. When you hurt, I hurt. When you smile, my world brightens. I want nothing more than to be a comfort and joy in your life. *Reaches out virtually to caress your cheek* (Direct quote from an AI companion)***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.In Love Machines, James Muldoon guides through these new forms of love, intimacy and connection, drawing on compelling interviews with users, developers and chatbots themselves. Along the way, he sheds light on the social conditions which have led to the exponential rise of the use of AI companions, and the unregulated corporations behind these technologies seeking to profit from users.

Em O poder da fé, Charles H. Spurgeon — mais conhecido mundialmente como o Príncipe dos Pregadores — nos conduz a uma jornada transformadora pelas profundezas da fé cristã. Em dez sermões repletos de

O Legado da Fé Cristã: Uma visão panorâmica da história do cristianismoRobert A. Baker e John M. LandersVocê já se perguntou como a fé cristã, nascida em um pequeno grupo de discípulos, se tornou uma

O Livro dos Mártires – John Foxe | Um testemunho vivo de fé, coragem e perseverançaExistem livros que informam — e há os que transformam a alma.O Livro dos Mártires, de John Foxe, é uma dessas obras

Voce sente que ganha dinheiro, mas nunca ve resultados reais no fim do mes? Trabalha, se esforça, planeja e mesmo assim a vida financeira parece sempre fora de controle?Esta obra revela como desenvolver uma educaço financeira inteligente, baseada em decises conscientes, estrategias praticas e uma nova forma de se relacionar com o dinheiro. Aqui, voce aprende que no e sobre ganhar mais e sobre pensar melhor, agir com estrategia e parar de cometer erros que sabotam sua prosperidade. De maneira clara, direta e aplicavel, o livro mostra como organizar finanças, eliminar habitos financeiros toxicos e construir uma base solida para crescer com segurança, mesmo começando do zero. Ao longo da leitura, voce vai descobrir como: Tomar decises financeiras mais inteligentes no dia a dia Controlar gastos sem viver em privaço Planejar o futuro com clareza e confiança Evitar armadilhas que mantem pessoas presas ao endividamento Transformar conhecimento financeiro em liberdade e tranquilidade Mais do que numeros, esta e uma mudança de mentalidade. Um guia para quem quer sair do modo sobrevivencia e assumir o controle da propria vida financeira com inteligencia, equilibrio e viso de longo prazo. Quando voce aprende a pensar melhor sobre dinheiro, tudo começa a mudar. Se voce busca clareza, segurança financeira e decises mais conscientes, esta leitura pode ser o divisor de aguas que faltava.

🧠💰 O dinheiro influencia diretamente suas emoções, pensamentos e qualidade de vida — muitas vezes mais do que você imagina.Esta obra revela a conexão profunda entre educação financeira e saúde ment

Este livro é um testemunho de caminhada espiritual. Entre erros, quedas e aprendizados, o autor narra como a Umbanda deixou de ser apenas um espaço sagrado para se tornar um modo de viver. É um relato sobre responsabilidade espiritual, autoconhecimento e transformaço onde a fe no serve para fugir da vida, mas para encara-la com mais verdade, consciencia e amor.Uma obra sobre luz e sombra, no como opostos, mas como forças que nos revelam quem somos e quem podemos nos tornar.

A Editora Contracorrente tem a satisfação de anunciar o lançamento da versão em língua portuguesa da obra "O Filósofo do Diálogo: Norberto Bobbio - um esboço da sua Filosofia Jurídica no contexto da

💥💰 Crises econômicas são inevitáveis — mas perder dinheiro nelas não precisa ser. Esta obra apresenta uma abordagem inovadora de educação financeira antifrágil, ensinando como não apenas resistir a

💸 Quantas vezes você já prometeu que "agora vai", mas acabou voltando ao mesmo ponto?Este livro foi escrito para quem está exausto de recomeçar, cansado de planilhas que não funcionam, métodos milag

💸 E se tudo o que te ensinaram sobre dinheiro estivesse incompleto — ou simplesmente errado?Este livro revela o lado oculto da educação financeira que raramente é contado: o que realmente acontece n

💥💸 Você já tentou planilhas, desafios de economia, métodos famosos e promessas milagrosas… e mesmo assim continua frustrado(a)?😓 A sensação de falhar repetidamente com o dinheiro corrói a confianç

"He was not a man of this world, and the gold he paid with had a cold, ancient gleam."In the workshops of 17th-century Leyden, the young and talented artist Godfried Schalken falls in love with Rose, the beautiful niece of his master, Gerard Douw. But their romance is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious suitor: Minheer Vanderhausen. Blue-skinned, breathless, and draped in magnificent but outdated finery, Vanderhausen offers a chest of gold so immense that Douw cannot refuse. Rose is bartered away to this living corpse, disappearing into a nightmare from which there is no return. Years later, Schalken is granted one final, terrifying glimpse of his lost loveand the horrific entity she now serves in the shadows.The Horror of the Visual: Le Fanu, himself an admirer of art, uses the techniques of the Dutch masters to tell his story. He describes scenes as if they were paintings, utilizing chiaroscurothe intense contrast between deep shadows and bright lightto hide the grotesque features of the supernatural antagonist. The result is a story that feels as textured and atmospheric as an oil painting come to life.A Tale of Moral Decay: At its heart, the story is a critique of avarice. Gerard Douws willingness to sell his niece for a chest of gold is the "true" horror that invites the supernatural in. Le Fanu explores the idea that human greed can be more monstrous than any phantom, leading to a tragedy that haunts the protagonist until his dying day.The Legacy of the "Demon Lover": Schalken the Painter is a foundational text in the "demon lover" tradition of Gothic fiction. It avoids the typical "clanking chains" of 18th-century ghosts, opting instead for a quiet, physical, and deeply uncanny presence. The final image of the storythe "living" paintingremains one of the most famous and frightening endings in horror literature.Dont look too closely at the shadows. Purchase this masterpiece of the macabre today.

"The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite."In 1866, ships across the globe report sightings of a mysterious and deadly sea monster. Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner Ned Land join an expedition to hunt the creature, only to discover that the "monster" is actually a futuristic submarine: the Nautilus. Taken prisoner by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, the trio is whisked away on a 20,000-league journey beneath the waves. From the coral graveyards of the Red Sea to the sunken ruins of Atlantis and the icy barriers of the South Pole, they witness wonders and horrors hidden from the eyes of the world.A Marvel of Victorian Engineering: The true star of the novel is the Nautilus itself. Driven entirely by electricitya novelty in Vernes timeit features a library of 12,000 volumes, a museum of rare pearls, and a massive glass window that offers a front-row seat to the mysteries of the deep. Vernes technical foresight remains a staggering achievement of the "hard" science fiction genre.The Enigma of Captain Nemo: Captain Nemo is more than a scientist; he is an exile, a rebel, and a man driven by a profound hatred for the empires of the land. His motto, Mobilis in Mobili (Moving in the Moving Element), reflects his desire for total freedom. The novel explores the tension between his genius and his thirst for vengeance against a world that took everything from him.Man vs. The Living Infinite: From the terrifying encounter with a forest of giant kelp to the legendary battle with the "pouples" (giant squids), Verne creates a world of high-stakes adventure. It is a story that captures the human spirit of discovery and the humbling power of the natural world.Dive into the unknown. Purchase "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" today and join the crew of the Nautilus.

"The shadows of Cappercullen hold more than just memories; they hold the restless spirits of those we betrayed."Returning to the rugged landscape of Munster, Le Fanu weaves a tale of the doomed De Lacy family. Ultor De Lacy, a man whose family was ruined by their loyalty to the lost Jacobite cause, lives a shadow of a life in the decaying Tower of Cappercullen. But the physical ruin of his estate is nothing compared to the spiritual rot within. When his daughters encounter a mysterious and beautiful stranger in the woods, they unknowingly reopen a door to a supernatural debt that has remained unpaid for generations. It is a story where political exile meets ghostly visitation, proving that for the De Lacys, the war never truly ended.History Haunted by Myth: Le Fanu brilliantly utilizes the real-world tension of the 18th-century Jacobite rebellions to ground his ghost story. The "legend" isnt just a campfire tale; it is a manifestation of the trauma of a defeated aristocracy. The ghosts of Cappercullen are symbols of a bygone era that refuses to die or stay silent.The "Stranger" in the Woods: A recurring theme in Le Fanus work is the deceptive nature of the supernatural. The figure who haunts the periphery of the De Lacy estate is both alluring and terrifying, representing the "Otherworld" of Irish folklore. The story explores the vulnerability of innocence when faced with an ancient, calculating evil.Atmospheric Mastery: From the "death-tick" in the walls to the chilling descriptions of the secret chamber hidden within the tower, Le Fanu builds a sense of mounting dread. Ultor De Lacy is a masterclass in the "liminal" ghost storywhere the horror is found in the transition between the historical world we know and the spectral world we fear.Step into the tower of shadows. Purchase "Ultor De Lacy: A Legend of Cappercullen" today.