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Dirty pictures, secret wars and human beasts. Detective Maier is back to investigate the politics of murder.When award-winning German conflict photographer Martin Ritter disappears in a boating accident in Thailand, the nation mourns the loss of a cultural icon. A few weeks later, Detective Maier's agency in Hamburg gets a call from Ritter's wife. Her husband has been seen alive on the streets of Bangkok.Traveling to Thailand, all Maier finds is trouble and a photograph. But as soon as Maier puts his hands on the Monsoon Ghost Image, the detective turns from hunter to hunted. The CIA, a doctor with a penchant for violence and a mysterious woman known as the Wicked Witch Of The East all want to get their fingers on Ritter's most important piece of work.From the concrete canyons of the Thai capital to the savage jungles and hedonist party islands of southern Thailand, Maier and his sidekick Mikhail race against formidable foes to discover some of the darkest truths of our time - and save their lives.

"Shadows on Light: Rise of the Dark Shark" is a contemporary supernatural/spiritual thriller about the complexities of good and evil, clashing and colliding into each other in modern times, much like a lethal virus attacking a healthy cell. The novel tells the fictional account of two ex-specially trained military men, who together, competing in a challenge maneuver in Southern Jamaica in the early 1970s, are both struck and wounded by a lightning flash. They both survive their life-threating injuries and learn that they have been blessed with unique gifts to heal hurting and wounded people. The protagonist hero of the story is an ex-Navy Seal turned Catholic priest; the antagonist/villain is a middle eastern governmental lobbyist, who also happens to be a cultic leader for a historically factual doomsday cult, which has survived centuries into the modern era. The novel advances the power of the spiritual realm as a most vital perspective to meet, confront, and defeat the challenges of evil within these modern times, while touching on moral, racial, and ecumenical issues of timely concern.

Kibibi is a dancer with the ultimate dream: to be the most famous dancer in her native Africa! She has the gift, talent, and drive to be the best, despite the many obstacles presented to her.

What will Ella and Nella, the twin mermaids, see under the sea? Follow them, and you will see.

(From the pen of the chief editor Mei Zihan) Although I am Chinese, as a child I seldom heard adults tell stories of Chinese ancestry or tradition. Stories of our heritage, are important us. Folk tales teach and give children identity yet, there were barely any stories in my heart. Later, even after becoming a writer, and later a professor, I still experienced an emptiness. That is why I think children should have traditional stories as part of their healthy upbringing; stories about ancient China, of inspiration and magic, beauty, bravery, kindness and poetry, rich Chinese ideas, full of intelligence. This ideal also applies to children worldwide.This four book series is evidence of our rich culture. Without doubt, they are equal to the beautiful work of the Brothers Grimm, just as inspiring, and with as much colour, as much fun, that will often leave the child in awe.Readers will learn about China and its long and varied history; about its multi ethnic people, its traditions, about the foods they eat, their clothes and architecture. Perhaps just as important, they will learn about our etiquette and that respect for another, which is, and has always been, the cornerstone of the Chinese way.Each folk/fairy tale is of a different nation within the great land of China. So readers will learn about that land, and those people, about their customs and traditions, their suspicions, heroes and villains.

The Way of The World is not always the right way because we often get caught up in it. Once this happens, we slowly loose our sense of direction. If we all would be pro-active and take that next step to look within before we act upon-most of the world's "people problems" would gradually fade away. Which would lead us living in contentment with one another. This is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer were it says: Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Just think about it; we do not have to wait to get to Heaven to have peace and contentment. We can all start here.

FATHER TIME tells a story of fatherhood from a child''s perspective. This bittersweet novel embraces themes of parenthood and family dysfunction within the African American community.Trevor Russell, our protagonist, is suffering from writer''s block after his first novel''s success. In between success, he tries to find inspiration to write his next project, which is due in a week, or the agency he works with will drop him. Trevor receives a call from his estranged father, KWESI BLACK, who is in Atlanta Georgia, visiting for a trucking convention. Not seeing one another in several years, Trevor and Kwesi meet up for a tense coffee shop reunion.Kwesi reveals that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer''s disease and has finally come to grips with his tainted past. He wants to make amends for his lack of responsibility as a father. By this time, it is too late. Trevor feels Kwesi lived his best life, but now that his father is dying, he wants to mend his relationships with his children. Trevor is also in a stagnant relationship that takes an exciting twist once he finds out his live-in girlfriend is expecting. The news of becoming a father frightens Trevor due to the lack of his father in his life growing up, and he packs a bag and leaves.Trevor escapes for the weekend and heads back home to Arkansas to get away from his pregnant girlfriend, the pressure of writing, and the unexpected visit from his father. Coincidently the weekend he goes back home is the same weekend as his 20-year High School Class Reunion.Trevor settles in his old bedroom and finds some of his childhood belongings scattered around in the room. Under some old magazines, he finds an old senior year scrapbook. When Trevor opens the first page of the old album, he discovers a list of people who did him wrong at one point during his school years. Amongst the list is a few names of classmates, including his father, Kwesi.Trevor finds inspiration and starts writing a compelling memoir walking us through memory lane of growing up yearning for a father who wasn''t in his life. Titled Daddy Issues, the book delivers a funny yet brash story that navigates through the crack-infested 1980s, growing up with his mischievous brother in the nineties and becoming an adult in the new millennium. The journal highlights childhood memories of being raised by a struggling single mother who works three jobs with the support of Trevor''s silly bickering grandparents.Trevor decides to attend his class reunion to get revenge on old classmates and reconnect with his childhood crush, Sade. During Trevor''s visit back home, Kwesi''s wife tragically dies in a car wreck to end the almost perfect weekend. This sequence of events ultimately leads to Trevor orchestrating a family trip up in the Rocky Mountains as an olive branch to reconnect his terminally ill father with his estranged siblings. During the Thanksgiving getaway, Kwesi finds out Trevor''s book highlights his philandering past, and all hell breaks loose.As time passes along, Trevor has become the father he always wanted growing up. He makes one last attempt to rekindle his relationship with his Kwesi, but Father Time waits for no one.

Multifunctional hybrid materials based on polymers have already displayed excellentcommitment in addressing and presenting solutions to existing demands in priority areassuch as the environment, human health, and energy. These hybrid materials can lead tounique superior multifunction materials with a broad range of envisaged applications.However, their design, performance, and practical applications are still challenging.Thus, it is highly advantageous to provide a breakthrough in state-of-the-artmanufacturing and scale-up technology to design and synthesize advancedmultifunctional hybrid materials based on polymers with improved performance.The main objective of this interdisciplinary book is to bring together, at an internationallevel, high-quality elegant collection of reviews and original research articles dealing withpolymeric hybrid materials within different areas such as the following:- Biomaterials chemistry, physics, engineering, and processing;- Polymer chemistry, physics and engineering;- Organic chemistry;- Composites science;- Colloidal chemistry and physics;- Porous nanomaterials science;- Energy storage; and- Automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

Wake up. Train. Sleep. Repeat. Socializing not encouraged. Eating not recommended.Welcome to the life of Chinese American pop star Rose B.D. The headlines will tell you that the thin, talented, and adored Flower Princess of Shanghai has it all. No one suspects that dangerous struggles linger beneath the surface - not even Rose herself. But after crossing paths with outgoing college student Lucas, Rose''s eyes are quickly opened to the reality of what living in the spotlight means. When symptoms of an eating disorder become too much to ignore, Rose finds herself having to choose between the life she has worked so hard to build and the severe aftermath of neglecting her needs.Through Rose''s story, Cheng shines a light on the inadequate conversation surrounding mental health within the entertainment industry. In Unglamored, beauty standards within Asian culture are challenged, the power of celebrity influence is recognized, and readers are reminded that true healing comes through vulnerability and meaningful human connection.

Read your way into spirituality. Masters At My Table, is based on the law''s of the Universe, and the distilled wisdom of science, theology, physiotherapy, physiology, mysticism, magic and biblical text granted from the sages of old.This book will serve as a guide for you to discover secrets- those of the great men who walked this earth before you. It serves as a guide to a better way of life in challenging times with simple basic techniques that, if mastered then you will have the secret to lasting spiritual inner peace in whatever you endeavour in life.

Experience the Power of Sisterhood stories written by Us and For Us Celebrate the Power of Sisterhood with real-life short stories, poetry, and business advice from ten extraordinary women who share their incredible journeys to entrepreneurship and becoming successful. Discover how they overcame fear, divorce, rape, racism, betrayal, and serving in a militarized war zone, fighting for their lives. From trials, tragedies, and obstacles, they triumphantly became lawyers, doctors, teachers, artists, authors, writers, publishers, mothers, wives, mentors, and coaches of recovery, survival, and real-life issues. This highly acclaimed collection, written by women for women, Think Pink: Success Stories from Women who Launched Businesses and Changed Lives, pulls on every woman''s heartstrings that only a woman can understand. Despite the many roadblocks women will face, life will reveal a secret map that leads to destiny. Read the stories and find the inspiration you need to help you on your journey! 

হাডকো স্ক্যাম সিরিজ এ এ্যালবোর্জ এ্যাজার গত ২৫ বছর ধরে ঘটে আসা জমি কেলেঙ্কারীসমূহ উন্মোচিত করেছে যা ভারতের ইতিহাসে নেতিবাচকভাবে চাঞ্চল্য সৃষ্টি করেছে। আলোচিত এই জমি দখলের ঘটনাবলী নগরকেন্দ্রিক জমি এবং বড় বড় ব্যবসায়ী প্রতিষ্ঠানের মধ্যে কৃষি স্থানান্তরের বিষয়টি জড়িয়ে ফেলেছে ফলে ভারতে সবাই মূল্যবান ভূমিগুলোতে জবরদখল বজায় রাখতে দ্বন্দ্বে লিপ্ত হয়। বইটিতে উল্লেখিত এ্যান্ড্রুজ গঞ্জ জমি কেলেঙ্কারীর সেই জমিটি হলো দিল্লীর প্রাণকেন্দ্রে অবস্থিত সবচেয়ে মূল্যবান জমি।ওয়েবস্টার অভিধানের মতে "স্ক্যাম" শব্দের প্রকৃত অর্থ হলো প্রতারণার মাধ্যমে কাউকে ঠকানো। এক্ষেত্রে অসংখ্য প্রতারিত ব্যক্তির মধ্যে একজন হলো পবন সাচদেব। নানান ভুল ব্যাখ্যা এবং গোপনীয়তার কারণে প্রতারণার প্রাথমিক পর্যায়েই এমএস শ্যুজ ইস্ট লিমিটেডকে অবিশ্বাস্যভাবে আইনি মামলার দিকে ঠেলে দেয়া হয় যে কারণে পবন সাচদেবকে তার সম্পত্তি এবং প্রতারণার মাধ্যমে হাডকো কর্তৃক হাতিয়ে নেয়া অর্থ ফিরে পেতে ২৫ বছর আইনি লড়াই চালিয়ে যেতে হয়। এসব মামলায় যেসব ভুক্তভোগী অর্থ ফেরত পায়নি বর্তমানে তাদেরকে অর্থ ফিরিয়ে দেয়া হয়েছে। সরকার এবং হাডকোর দ্বন্দ্বের কারণে সর্বোচ্চ আদালত মামলাগুলোর সন্তোষজনক সুরাহার সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে পারছে না। হাডকোর সাথে চুক্তির গোপনীয়তা বাধাগ্রস্থ ছিলো কারণ এমএস শ্যুজ ইস্ট লিমিটেডে কাছে হাডকো কিছু গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তথ্য গোপন করেছিলো, ফলে সকল অর্থ খুব সহজেই হাডকো গোপনে আত্মসাৎ করতে সক্ষম হয়। দ্ধ থাকবে।

The battle for love 2 talks about my life experiences in life and thedrama I had to go through just to feel some type of companionship inlife rather it was with associate to get the respect and love that I thoughtpeople had to give to me until I had to learn how to give it to myselfwhether it was boyfriends, girlfriends, family members or exes. It talksabout how I had to learned things the hard way life. Because I thought Iknew it all and was too hardheaded to listen to anyone for advice. WhatI had to implement into my own life to get the love I so much desired.How I went about getting the results. Learning not to settle for lessbecause I am worthy of self -love and respect to myself.

A list of hiding places on a strip of papyrus found inside a mummy mask thrusts Graham Eliot, Ancient Near East scholar, into a hunt for the treasures of the second temple. The list has already cost the life of a colleague, and now he is being pursued as he races to recover what has been lost for almost 2,000 years. As he literally digs into Jerusalem, he is haunted by the recent deaths of his wife and daughter, which have left him doubting the existence of God. His spiritual and archaeological struggles become more entwined as his life is repeatedly threatened the longer the work continues. When he reaches the final site-the cisterns below the Temple Mount, a network of caves and tunnel no one has entered in 150 years and that no one has ever explored-Graham discovers far greater treasure than he ever imagined.