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The Mediocre Man by José Ingenieros This philosophical essay explores the contrast between mediocrity and greatness in human character. Ingenieros critiques conformity, intellectual stagnation, and lack of ambition, advocating for personal growth, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence to elevate both individual and societal progress.
The revenants have enjoyed a time of peace, following the world-shaking events of previous years. But that will soon change. Now, the greatest horror the undead have ever faced emerges, threatening their very existence. Alex Sinclar must unravel the mysteries of the past if he and his companions are to save the future. The third and final installment in The Tales of the Revenants, The Last of the Elders is a work of gothic horror you will never forget.Mostra libro
Welcome to the town of Bloodson Bay, where the people are strange and the rising body count even stranger. Peace Christie was warned never to visit the Slaughter Shed, an abandoned house at the edge of her farm. For good reason, because of its unexplainable mysteries since the unsolved murder of a family who lived there. Like a corpse vanishing from its rafters, and a girl’s body recently found in the basement. When the news breaks with the identity of the girl, Peace has no choice but to uncover the secrets of the house. But someone will kill to keep the truth hidden... One night, Peace finds an ancient journal that exposes the terrible history of the Slaughter Shed. As she reads each entry, more details unravel about who is behind the murders. And then Peace reaches the last page. She must return to the house...but she may not make it out alive. Throw on your favorite flannel and combat boots, then dive into this 1990s throwback thriller that smells like teen spirit as Peace risks her so-called life to stop a century-old murder spree... BUT BEWARE! With over 100,000 copies sold, this darkly witty mystery series can result in sleep deprivation and incurable reading addiction.Mostra libro
He's reeled me in. Hook, line, and sinker. Finn It's true what they say. Possessing a pretty face has its perks, especially one I've relied on since I began modeling at seventeen. It's paid for my college education and sent me around the world—all without taking a single dime from dad. But it never got me what I truly wanted: his approval. That's the reason I'm in Stoney Brook, Maine. To make a difference and prove to my dad I've changed. What I don't expect in this lobster fishing town is to catch feelings for a certain lobsterman. But Mason Proctor reeled me in, hook, line, and sinker. Contains mature themes.Mostra libro
In the rugged Montana Territory, a Boston socialite's bid for freedom collides with a rancher's quest for a family. According to Boston’s elite society, Ella Mountbatten has it all: status, prestige, and a bright future. What they don’t know is that her life as a socialite has become a gilded cage of abuse and oppression under the control of her cruel fiancé and domineering parents. Desperate to escape, Ella flees Boston and seeks refuge in the small town of Harmony Springs, Montana Territory, where her former friend now resides as the sheriff. But with her family determined to drag her back to Boston, Ella's hard-won freedom—and her very life—hang precariously in the balance. Rancher Cody Brooks is ill-equipped to be the guardian of three orphaned children. But that’s the situation he’s in after the death of his best friend. Now, what he needs is a wife to help provide love and stability to his makeshift family. So when a runaway heiress arrives in need of protection, it seems a marriage of convenience may be the answer to both their prayers. But with danger closing in from Boston and the challenges of building a new life together, Cody and Ella must confront their deepest fears and desires. Can their marriage of convenience blossom into true love, or will the shadows of Ella's past tear apart the fragile hope they've found in Harmony Springs?Mostra libro
A promising proposal. A life-changing secret. Will she live out a lie or follow her heart? New York, 1847. Elanora dreams of marrying her childhood sweetheart Eustace. The proposal on her 21st birthday is everything she hoped for until her fiancé’s father dispatches him to the West Indies. After the promise of a white Christmas with the man she loves evaporates, she stumbles upon a secret that could tear Eustace’s family apart… After a sudden death further sends Elanora reeling, she’s as vulnerable as ever until a gifted photographer comes to her rescue. With the tragic love triangle forming before her eyes and the secret burning within her, she has an impossible Christmas choice. Will Elanora obey the powerful men who want to control her, or will she trigger generations of consequences by exposing the truth? Tangled Destiny is a prequel novella to the Of Gold & Blood historical mystery series. If you like period drama, colorful characters, and political intrigue, then you’ll love Jenny Wheeler’s charming novel. Buy Tangled Destiny to enjoy a historical Christmas mystery today!Mostra libro
With this exciting reissue, you can relive the emotion and passion of Carole Mortimer's powerful story.Remembering his touch…Suffering from amnesia is hard enough, but when Velvet learns that she may have been unfaithful to her beloved husband, it's almost too much to handle. Striking Jerard Daniels may claim to have known her intimately, but her mind is a blank…Velvet's memory loss was triggered by her husband's death on the day their son was born. Now she remembers nothing. Could Jerard be lying? It seems unlikely, if Velvet felt as passionate about Jerard then as she does now…Mostra libro
