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Alexis Morgan continues her dazzling paranormal series about larger-than-life warriors and the women they love.... As a Paladin warrior, Blake Trahern fights and dies again and again to keep mankind safe from the Others. Sensing his humanity slipping away with each battle, he retreats from the world...until the one person who still has a claim on his soul needs his help. It''s been twelve years since Blake vanished from Brenna Nichols''s life, years that have turned her from a love-struck teen into a headstrong, sensual woman. He''ll fearlessly give his life to protect her -- yet he dare not risk his heart. Brenna is stunned by Blake''s reappearance, and by a shocking discovery about her father. Everything she has ever believed is thrown into question -- everything except the desire that Blake still ignites. But as they search together for a traitor among the Paladins, danger looms: the next battle could tip Blake into madness, destroying his life, his soul...

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Gladiator meets Fight Club in the Scottish Highlands in this thrilling Highlander romance series from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque!Ashamed of a decision he made in battle that cost good men their lives, the dark Highlander Bane Morgan escapes to Edinburgh to forget his past. But the more time he spends away from his Highland home, the more he's filled with regret and despair.Lucia Symington knows something about despair. Forced to work off a family debt for a clan with little moral compass and a particular hatred for her, Lucia loses herself a little more each day. When a chance meeting with Bane gives them both a glimpse of what their future together could be, Bane pledges himself to the Ludus Caledonia, the warrior training club where he can reconnect to the fire for justice that still burns within him. The Highland Defender has returned…only to discover that his quest to free his lady could cost them both everything…"Gripping, impassioned romance."—Tanya Anne Crosby, New York Times bestselling author, for Highland Gladiator

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Un libro comprometido sobre el mundo en el que vivimos y el que debemos dejar en herencia.La literatura de Manuel Rivas vuelve a intervenir en el mundo.En un mundo centrado en el rendimiento económico e industrial, este libro propone una perspectiva esperanzada y literaria sobre la necesidad de impulsar un cambio de significado de palabras como sociedad, naturaleza, poder, individuo, cultura o creación, y de encontrar un espacio de reflexión sobre lo que nos falta. En cada página brilla el compromiso social y ecológico del autor, su sensibilidad, su ironía y la belleza de su prosa.En el mundo deberían multiplicarse las zonas a defender. Aquello que debería estar más defendido es lo más vulnerable. Lo más inseguro. Mayday!Defiendo una internacional de las conciencias indóciles que ya no dejará dormir a las conciencias tranquilas.Defiendo la posibilidad. El primer paso es decir: Es posible.Defiendo la posibilidad de ser humanos.Defiendo una república de

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Prince Alfie thought he knew his destiny. He didn't know the half of it. Fourteen-year-old heir to the throne, Alfie, didn't expect to be King so soon. He DEFINITELY did not expect to be DEFENDER OF THE REALM, a legendary superhero, fighting a secret, centuries-long battle to protect the nation from monsters and super-villains. An ordinary girl, Hayley Hicks, finds herself fighting alongside Alfie in a desperate struggle to stop a fearsome new enemy, the Black Dragon. The first thrilling book in the Defender of the Realm series. From the TV writing duo behind the Danger Mouse series and relaunch of Thunderbirds All the fantasy elements of Skullduggery Pleasant combined with a "real world" royal story

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Guardian Defender by Jacquelin ThomasCan he protect her?Not even leaving her old life behind can keep former Homeland Security agent Rylee Greenwood safe from the ruthless cartel hunting her. After a murder leaves her identity compromised, Rylee joins forces with former US marshal Kaleb Stone. But uncovering evidence to take down a powerful enemy who's always one step ahead plunges them into a deadly game that could cost them their livesUndercover Heist by Rachel AstorOne last heist brings them together againWhen art curator Ruby Alexander's former mentor disappears, she dives back into a criminal past she's tried to leave behindand reconnects with Shane Meyers, one of her crew and someone she hasn't been able to forget. Sneaking into a secure facility, lifting a jewel-encrusted artifact and rescuing their former partner should be easy. But can Ruby do the job without risking her heart, or will working side by side with her old flame prove too dangerous?

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Before Gargantua Junior was born, Mom had a reputation for being a little wild. Now she prefers to repair damage and protect the Earth from invaders — and Gargantua Junior wants to help!Gargantua (Jr!) wants to grow up to be just like Mom. Before Junior came along, Mom had a reputation for being a little wild, but now she only knocks over buildings that are supposed to come down. She also protects Earth from dangerous space robots and giant asteroids. Gargantua (Jr!) would like to help out, but Mom says, “You’re too little.” So Junior sets out to prove that she’s wrong … Making amends for past mistakes, giving back to the community, learning one’s limits and teamwork all come into play in this story about a mom and her baby monster, vibrantly written and illustrated by Kevin Sylvester.Key Text Featuresspeech bubblesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

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The thrilling conclusion to the Defender of the Realm trilogy! After the Defender's losing battle against the Black Dragon, the United Kingdom finds itself under the cruel control of "Lord Protector" Lock, the undead Viking invaders and the monstrous berserkers unleashed by the Raven Banner. King Alfie must raise an army and take back his country - or is that exactly what Lock's evil master wants him to do? The third and final thrilling book in the Defender of the Realm series. From the TV writing duo behind the Danger Mouse series and relaunch of Thunderbirds All the fantasy elements of Skullduggery Pleasant combined with a "real world" royal story

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Can she trust the determined detective?

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"...the Winston Churchill of our time." - Former President George W. Bush, in reference to Ukraine leader Volodymyr ZelenskyyAmidst the turmoil of an unprovoked attack by neighboring Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emerged almost overnight as a modern-day folk hero in the eyes of both civilians and military/government leaders across the globe. On the heels of two runaway successes, Melania Trump: Elegance in the White House, and Trump 45: American's Greatest President, author and historian L. D. Hicks has curated another beautiful collection of portraits and facts. Be it in fatigues observing military training exercises alongside his servicemen, or formal attire at meetings with foreign dignitaries, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Defender of Freedom brings the leader of Ukraine in focus as a shining example of courage and leadership.

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Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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The Latvian-German politician and journalist Paul Schiemann was a passionate advocate of independence for the indigenous Baltic peoples. He unflinchingly resisted all forms of political extremism and wrote one of the earliest extended critical analysis of National Socialism. Schiemann vigorously opposed Nazi infiltration of the German minorities' movement and through this the European Nationalities' Congress. He also endured and commented bitingly on his experience of life under communist rule in the Baltic states. His memories, which he began to dictate to a young Jewish girl whom he was hiding, testify to his ideas on minority rights, extremism and Europe's future. Hiden's biography of this courageous man who battled against both Baltic and German nationalism opens up a little-explored chapter of Baltic history in a region today seen once more as the litmus test of the new Europe.

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Discover how Shuri uses amazing technology to protect Wakanda!Meet princess Shuri, the smart scientist behind Wakanda’s amazing technology. Join in the action as Shuri, her brother the Black Panther, and their allies battle their greatest enemies. Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.

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Discover how Shuri uses amazing technology to protect Wakanda!Meet princess Shuri, the smart scientist behind Wakanda’s amazing technology. Join in the action as Shuri, her brother the Black Panther, and their allies battle their greatest enemies. Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.

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Infinitely flexible, they have appeared in short, medium and long wheelbase variants, with a host of body styles and conversions for everything from sixwheeled fire engines to motor homes. It is more than sixty years since the prototype was built in 1948 and the Land Rover of today still resembles the original – although creature comforts may be more evident on the latest Defender models. Whatever form it takes, the Land Rover is one of the few vehicles that can be found on every continent of the world, and it is said that around 70 per cent of all Land Rovers ever made are still in daily use. Multiple Land Rover owner John Christopher tells the story of the ‘proper’ Landys, the Series I, II, IIA, III and the Defender. He also looks at the FCs, the military and emergency service vehicles, special projects, off-roading and the celebrity cars.

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Discover Wakanda's biggest secrets!Meet Princess Shuri, the clever scientist behind Wakanda's remarkable technology.Join in the action as Shuri, her brother Black Panther, and their allies battle to protect Wakanda.Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading. © 2022 MARVEL

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It's blazing science fiction adventure starring Dominic Flandry — Science Fiction's James Bond — in the Fifth Volume of the Complete Technic Civilization Saga.

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Immerse yourself in the offensive security mindset to better defend against attacks In The Active Defender: Immersion in the Offensive Security Mindset, Principal Technology Architect, Security, Dr. Catherine J. Ullman delivers an expert treatment of the Active Defender approach to information security. In the book, you’ll learn to understand and embrace the knowledge you can gain from the offensive security community. You’ll become familiar with the hacker mindset, which allows you to gain emergent insight into how attackers operate and better grasp the nature of the risks and threats in your environment. The author immerses you in the hacker mindset and the offensive security culture to better prepare you to defend against threats of all kinds. You’ll also find: Explanations of what an Active Defender is and how that differs from traditional defense models Reasons why thinking like a hacker makes you a better defender Ways to begin your journey as an Active Defender and leverage the hacker mindset An insightful and original book representing a new and effective approach to cybersecurity, The Active Defender will be of significant benefit to information security professionals, system administrators, network administrators, and other tech professionals with an interest or stake in their organization’s information security.

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This biographical account of Sitting Bull, the legendary Lakota/Sioux chief, follows him from childhood to adulthood. He killed his first buffalo at age 10; at age 14, he earned his first eagle feather after counting coup (winning prestige through acts of bravery) on an enemy. In honor of his accomplishment, his father gave him the name Sitting Bull, a name that represents his resolve and ability to stand his ground. Sitting Bull grew as a leader and warrior, finally coming to be named war chief, leader of the entire Sioux nation (a title never bestowed on anyone before). He led his people in many battles against the Wasichus (or white man) including the Battles of Killdeer Mountain and the Little Bighorn and became one of the most important figures in Lakota and American history. He and Crazy Horse were the last Lakota/Sioux to surrender their people to the US government and resort to living on a reservation. He was killed by his own people who were Indian Agency police on the reservation. Includes note about the Lakota and ledger art, a timeline, bibliography, and index.

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El libro que ha sentado las bases de la tauroética y de la defensa del mundo de los torosDespués de bastantes años, de nuevo se ha desatado una campaña contra las corridas de toros. Ante esta ola prohibicionista, el filósofo francés Francis Wolff propone en este libro una defensa del mundo taurino. Y lo hace manejando argumentos paradójicamente en línea con los de quiénes suponen que hacen un bien suprimiendo las corridas de toros. Wolff no ataca los motivos de esta movilización prohibicionista y cree que su fundamento es generoso. Pero alega que este mismo movimiento no tiene en cuenta los riesgos ni contradicciones que pregona la "pretendida liberación animal" frente a la cultura humanista, entre otros, los perniciosos efectos ecológicos de la prohibición. Además le achaca un profundo desconocimiento de los valores y de todo aquello que surge de la tauromaquia.Si sólo fuera por el magnífico espectáculo de las corridas, no habría tantas excusas para evitar su supresión. S

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The legendary ‘classic’ Land Rover – the mainstay of the four-wheel-drive market world-wide for over 60 years – was rebranded Defender in 1990, and has upheld Land Rover’s reputation for producing rugged workhorses, with unbeatable off-road capability. This Haynes Manual provides a practical guide to modifications and upgrades for Defender owners who wish to update or improve their vehicles. Coverage includes modifications for recreational off-road use, as well as modifications intended to improve comfort and cosmetic appearance.

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In 1932, the worst year of the Great Depression, more than twenty thousand mostly homeless World War I veterans trekked to the nation's capital to petition Congress to grant them early payment of a promised bonus. The Hoover Administration and the local government urged Washington, DC, police chief Pelham Glassford to forcefully drive this "bonus army" out of the city. Instead, he defied both governments for months and found food and shelter for the veterans until Congress voted on their request.Glassford's efforts to persuade federal and local officials to deal sympathetically with the protesters were ultimately in vain, but his proposed solutions, though disregarded by his supervisors, demonstrate that compassion and empathy could be more effective ways of dealing with radical protests than violent suppression.

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Every manual is written from hands-on experience gained from stripping down and rebuilding each vehicle in the Haynes Project Workshop. The practical step-by-step instructions and clear photos are easy to follow and provide information on maintenance, servicing, fault finding, the MoT, brakes, electrics and Haynes tips to make many tasks easier.

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Travel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth's Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe's most powerful Super Heroes. In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and join forces with her marvellous Super Hero friends as they fight back against alien invaders and super villains.Take a cosmic trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel and other favourite Marvel comics characters.Marvel Who Is Captain Marvel? Reader Level 2 features: - Appealing nonfiction content which helps to develop the habit of reading widely.- Gorgeous comic book illustrations break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence.- Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills.This book is ideal for children aged 5-7 who are learning to read, including Young Super Hero fans who like Captain Marvel or who enjoy Super Hero themes.

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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Nearly everyone in Marceline’s class is going away for the holidays, but she has to go into hospital for an operation instead. However, Marceline loves books and she has lots of stories to keep her company. She learns all about the history of fairy tales and thinks about how she would retell a fairy tale herself. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Pages 54 and 55 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Travel to space with Captain Marvel as she flies into action alongside Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau and other awesome Super Heroes.Meet Earth’s Defender, Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, one of the universe’s most powerful Super Heroes. In this book, young readers can learn all about Carol and join forces with her marvellous Super Hero friends as they fight back against alien invaders and super villains.Take a cosmic trip into space with this thrilling Level 2 DK Reader. Exciting Marvel comics images, clear vocabulary and a fun quiz will test the young Super Hero at heart and help them in building their reading ability as they learn about Captain Marvel and other favorite Marvel comics characters.Marvel Who Is Captain Marvel? Reader Level 2 features: - Appealing nonfiction content which helps to develop the habit of reading widely.- Gorgeous comic book illustrations break up the text for young readers who are still building their confidence.- Fun quizzes that support comprehension skills.This book is ideal for children aged 5–7 who are learning to read, including Young Super Hero fans who like Captain Marvel or who enjoy Super Hero themes.

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The world is ending. But the voice in your head might just save you. Listen to it very carefully... 'Of a piece with Stephen King's The Stand' INDEPENDENT'Lee Child channelling Stephen King - but the vision is unique' DAILY MAILDefender is a 'heart-in-mouth', wildly original post-apocalyptic thriller for fans of Stephen King, Clive Barker and The Walking Dead.---ON THE CUSP OF SLEEP, HAVE WE NOT ALL HEARD A VOICE CALL OUT OUR NAME? In a world where long drinks are in short supply, it's dangerous to listen to your inner voice.Those who do, keep it quiet.But one man listens to the voice in his head telling him to buy a lemonade from the girl sitting on a dusty road.There is a reason why Pilgrim and Lacey must cross paths.They just don't know it yet . . . 'Compelling, suspenseful and altogether extraordinary' LEE CHILD'So accomplished that it's difficult to believe it's a first novel' JOHN CONNOLLY Readers DEVOURED Defender 'This has to be my favourite book so far this year... G X Todd has delivered a genius debut that grips you from start to finish''This was great! Well written, gripping, emotion, great characters''A stunning debut... I can't wait to find out where book two will take us''Kept me guessing and surprised me at every turn''Pilgrim and Lacey's friendship and care is lightness and hope in a dark world'

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Four new stories set in the Tenth Doctor era, narrated by and starring Jacob Dudman. 2.1 The Thing in the Forest by Trevor Baxendale. 2.2 The Opacity Factor by Carl Rowens. 2.3 Freedom or Death by Alice Cavender. 2.4 The Siege of Shackleton by Una McCormack.

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Scott Hahn, educado en un College americano a la sombra de ilustres pensadores calvinistas y evangélicos, analiza en esta ocasión los obstáculos para entender la fe católica. Ofrece una explicación razonable sobre el parentesco entre la razón y la fe, la naturaleza y el mundo sobrenatural: Hahn defiende cómo estas realidades complementarias manifiestan la existencia de Dios, e invita al lector a reflexionar sobre las mismas razones que le llevaron a su conversión.La fe es razonable se dirige a creyentes que buscan fortalecer su fe, pero también a los que siguen buscando respuestas capaces de satisfacer tanto su mente como su corazón.

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Long before the Supreme Court ruled that impoverished defendants in criminal cases have a right to free counsel, Philadelphia’s public defenders were working to ensure fair trials for all. In 1934, when penniless defendants were routinely railroaded through the courts without ever seeing a lawyer, Philadelphia attorney Francis Fisher Kane helped create the Voluntary Defender Association, supported by charity and free from political interference, to represent poor people accused of crime. When the Supreme Court’s 1963 decision Gideonv. Wainwright mandated free counsel for indigent defendants, the Defender (as it is now known) became more essential than ever, representing at least 70 percent of those caught in the machinery of justice in the city. Its groundbreaking work in juvenile advocacy, homicide representation, death-row habeas corpus petitions, parole issues, and alternative sentencing has earned a national reputation.In The Defender, Edward Madeira, past president of the Defender’s Board of Directors, and former Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Michael Schaffer chart the 80-plus-year history of the organization as it grew from two lawyers in 1934 to a staff of nearly 500 in 2015.This is a compelling story about securing justice for those who need it most.

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