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"A puppet master. A deadly game. A race against time. Copycat killings stain London’s streets with blood in this gripping psychological thriller.
London is gripped by terror as a mastermind recreates history’s most gruesome murders—without ever dirtying his hands. Paramedic Tom Freedman recruits his killers from the shadows of the internet, manipulating the broken and desperate to carry out his deadly vision.
Emotionally damaged criminologist Ethan Marshall is dragged into the case, tasked with stopping a predator who thrives on control and chaos. When Tom’s twisted game turns personal, Ethan receives chilling taunts and watches as the killer tightens his grip, pulling Ethan further into the nightmare.
To stop Tom, Ethan must outwit a mind bent on pain and suffering. But as the clock ticks down, Ethan realizes this is more than a hunt for justice—it’s a battle for survival.
Dark, relentless, and packed with shocking twists, this is a thriller that fans of Chris Carter won’t be able to put down."
"This Is Chaos is the first collection of its kind showcasing where chaos magic has come from, where it is now, and where it is going. Helmed by one of the originators of chaos magic, Peter Carroll, and filled with essays by some of the most respected chaos magic workers who are redefining magic.
Chaos magic emerged only a few decades back, but it has already grown into a magical tradition embraced by many. Chaos magic started under the influence of renowned artist and occultist Austin Osman Spare; it was then codified by Peter J. Carroll and a few others. This Is Chaos delves into the history the magical system has come from, but more importantly looks at its use and what the future holds. Chaos magic has always been about pushing boundaries with a focus on belief utilizing aspects of magic.
Featuring a foreword by Ronald Hutton and essays from chaos magic practitioners, including Aidan Wachter, Carl Abrahamsson, Dave Lee, Ivy Corvus, Jaq D. Hawkins, Jozef Karika, Jacob Sipes, Julian Vayne, Lionel Snell, Mariana Pinzón, Sinobu Kurono, and Sanhre Daffowt.
This Is Chaos is a collection unlike any before, showcasing the many ways chaos magic is finding its way into other modes of magic."
"An essential guide to one of the world's most remarkable, and often misunderstood, cities by the author of Why the Dutch Are Different.
When Ben Coates injures his leg and needs to rebuild his strength by walking, he finds himself presented with an exciting opportunity: to rediscover the city he has been working in for over a decade, at a slower pace. He devises ten walks, each demonstrating a different chapter of Amsterdam's history, from its humble beginnings in the early 1200s as a small fishing community through two Golden Ages, fueled by the growth of the Dutch colonial empire, two world wars, and countless reinventions.
Join Coates as he meanders past beautiful townhouses and glittering canals, dances at Pride celebrations, witnesses the King's apology at Keti Koti, attends a WW2 memorial, gets high at a coffee shop, walks through the red-light district, and gazes in awe at Rembrandt paintings, all the while illuminating modern Amsterdam by explaining its past.
Blending travelogue and quirky history, The Invention of Amsterdam is an entertaining and sharply observed portrait of a fascinating and complicated city."
"Ex-chef and now fully dedicated vanlifer, Max Effort picked the perfect spot for a relaxing few days. A quiet campsite where he could unwind with his best friend Anxious the Jack Russell.
When his parents arrived to spend a few days with him, he wasn't surprised to find them towing a huge monstrosity they called a 'caravan'—think flamingo pink with enough chrome to blind astronauts.
Even more shocking was the stewed corpse of a man inside their rental.
With Max's vanlife intertwined with helping out the local communities, he teams up with his folks to solve the mystery.
Anxious sniffs out the suspects, but the gang struggles to crack the case. When another corpse is discovered, all Max's theories are thrown out like last week's congealed leftovers.
Determined to stick to his pledge of cooking every evening meal in his cast-iron pot, Max needs all the sustenance he can muster when the team find themselves in one predicament after another. With a campsite full of suspects, and the restaurant across the road clearly up to something, stress levels soar as fear spreads faster than a case of botulism at a barbecue.
Will the macabre murderer be discovered, or will the gang become minced meat?"
"Disaster struck the morning of the Chucklefest Comedy Festival. Not with a bomb, but with a canine whimper. Vanlife convert Max Effort's best buddy, Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier, managed to disassemble his favorite toy, leaving him bereft.
But help was on hand, and Min, Max's ex-wife, hightails it across the country, determined to deliver a replacement bestie.
Feeling chilled and in good spirits, Max's mood soon soured when he reached into the festival freezer and discovered a smiling face staring back at him. Shame it wasn't attached to the rest of the comedian's body.
Once again the gang are embroiled in a gruesome murder mystery, and it's no laughing matter. Who killed the comedian?
As clues are uncovered, everyone becomes a suspect. Trying to fit in a one-pot wonder amidst the chaos was a real challenge for our struggling ex-chef, but he was determined to not only cook a feast but uncover the truth too.
Then everything changed, and life would never be the same again, as none of the gang were prepared for what became the most surreal experience of their lives.
When another body is discovered, events spiral and it seems like dinner might have to be put on the back burner."
"Alone, unprepared, and weak. These are generally the words used to describe Britain's position in 1940, part of a narrative that has been built up ever since the end of World War II. However, the reality is very different. On land, sea, and in the air, Britain was prepared. It had the most powerful navy in the world; the RAF was relatively strong, but more importantly, was operating as part of a plan and a joined-up group system that was in reality never in any real danger of being defeated; even the post-Dunkirk British Army was better armed than the post-war narrative tells us. These forces were backed up by the Home Guard, and thousands of men and women in secret roles ready to help fight the invasion of the country. Even if all of this had gone wrong and the Nazis had defeated Britain militarily then a separate, highly secret civilian group were ready to become active only after the occupation had started.
One word associated more than any other during this period of the Second World War is 'alone'—Churchill played upon this in his speeches but in 1940, Britain had a hugely powerful empire. Although in many cases this support was thousands of miles away, the Empire and other Allies would have played a huge role had the Germans had invaded, one that has been overlooked in many accounts."
"Unlock Your Career Potential: Master the Art of Relationship Management for Tech Professionals
In the fast-paced world of technology, technical expertise is just the starting point. True career success hinges on the ability to build and nurture strong professional relationships. 'Relationship Management for Technical Professionals' is your guide to mastering this essential skill, propelling your career to new heights.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Build strong, lasting relationships: Learn the fundamental principles of relationship building and how to apply them in a technical environment.
- Understand the dynamics of relationship management: Gain insights into the psychology of relationships and how to navigate complex interpersonal situations.
- Harness the power of your personality: Discover how your unique personality traits impact your interactions and learn how to leverage them for positive outcomes.
- Communicate with confidence and clarity: Master effective communication techniques to convey your ideas, build rapport, and foster collaboration.
- Embrace change and thrive in dynamic environments: Develop resilience and adaptability to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the tech industry.
- Build trust and credibility: Establish yourself as a reliable and respected professional by cultivating trust in your relationships.
Stop letting your technical skills be the ceiling of your career growth. Pick up 'Relationship Management for Technical Professionals' and unlock the power of human connection to achieve your full potential. Your career transformation starts here!"
"Explore the deadly elegance of finance's hidden powerhouse
The Money Formula takes you inside the engine room of the global economy to explore the little-understood world of quantitative finance, and show how the future of our economy rests on the backs of this all-but-impenetrable industry. Written not from a post-crisis perspective—but from a preventative point of view—this book traces the development of financial derivatives from bonds to credit default swaps, and shows how mathematical formulas went beyond pricing to expand their use to the point where they dwarfed the real economy. You'll learn how the deadly allure of their ice-cold beauty has misled generations of economists and investors, and how continued reliance on these formulas can either assist future economic development, or send the global economy into the financial equivalent of a cardiac arrest.
Rather than rehash tales of post-crisis fallout, this book focuses on preventing the next one. By exploring the heart of the shadow economy, you'll be better prepared to ride the rough waves of finance into the turbulent future."
"Where is the next big development paradigm? Many companies are moving beyond Agile methods to release faster and delivery value. In this book we review some of the cutting edge methods. In this educational book you will learn how companies use Agile practices to respond quickly to changing demands. Check out Beyond Agile and take your team to the next level!"
"It's Lydstock time again, the most anticipated music festival of the year. Max Effort, chilled ex-chef turned vanlifer, is already there, and when Min arrives to spend the whole weekend with him and Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier, he's as happy as any ex-husband could be.
As the first night gets underway, and Uncle Ernie 'Elbows' Effort's ska punk band The Skankin' Skeletons headline instead of their arch-rivals The Third Skatallion, things get spicier than a habanero vindaloo.
Just as Ernie belts out the final note, a bandmate keels over like a dropped mic, stone cold dead. The officious DS Kate Moss (not that Kate, although it would be a plot twist!) dismisses it as an overzealous guitar solo gone wrong, so it's down to the team to solve this heinous crime.
Joining forces with Moose, a keen security guard with freaky ninja skills but a body that doesn't suit, the pounding bass and blistering drums are hiding more than some dodgy riffs as yet another murder rocks the site.
Lukewarm lager and limp lettuce wraps fly, and rockstars reel, as it all comes down to a heart-pounding crescendo. Can Max uncover the truth before another headline act bites the dust?
Let the skanking begin . . ."
"Anxious the Jack Russell Terrier has a poorly paw. Burned-out chef and van life convert Max Effort will do anything for his best friend, even if that means a visit to the vets and the inevitable whining. Stopping in Harlech on the Welsh coast means they can get the little guy sorted out and take in the sights, too, even if Anxious is less than keen on visiting the doctor!
With the '67 VW complaining louder than Anxious, they barely make it, and it seems this might be it for the old van. Time for repairs later. Friends before mends. Five minutes into their consultation, the waiting room is filled with gas and there's been a murder. Pet owners are distraught because not only has everyone been clobbered, but someone's stolen half the animals from right under their noses.
After teaming up with the young receptionist, Max slowly begins to unravel his most mysterious case yet, while Anxious hobbles along, refusing to be left out. But they aren't alone, as no way will Min, Max's ex-wife and other best friend, stay away when there's trouble afoot. As rivalries surface, and bodies drop like overcooked scones, Max does what he can to help the community. With little time for one-pot wonders, he still manages to cook up a storm, but will his eye for detail and deep-seated desire to help be enough this time, or is he finally out of his depth?"
"Max Effort never thought he'd find himself at The Dead Crow's sixth annual pickled onion festival, but serendipity is a peculiar thing, so here he stood. He didn't care, because his two best friends—Min his ex-wife, and Anxious the Terrier—were with him so life was sweet. With his camper in a nice corner of the pub's grounds and his outdoor kitchen set up, he couldn't have been happier.
When the pub's chef goes missing, Max reluctantly agrees to step in and save the day. Having vowed never to enter a commercial kitchen again, he soon regrets the decision, especially when the chef is found dead in a broom closet with a jar of pickled onions. With the pub landlord under pressure to keep the premises open, and the death seemingly natural causes, Max relaxes in the bar where a fun evening of festivities with the fiddler band turns into an after hours lock-in like no other.
Booze, music, way too many pickled onions, and another body means there's a murderer on the loose and a room full of suspects. Max begins to peel back the layers of this most puzzling of pickled problems. It might leave a sour taste in his mouth, but the stakes are high and the cost of failure lethal. As the team navigates a labyrinth of suspects as slippery as the pub floor, it becomes obvious the motive for the killings is wilder than anyone could have imagined."
