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Sam Spade was a hard-boiled detective with cold detachment, a keen eye for detail, and unflinching determination to achieve his own justice. The character of Sam Spade was created by writer Dashiell Hammett in 1930 for his crime story The Maltese Falcon, and for most people, the character is closely associated with actor Humphrey Bogart, who played Sam Spade in the third and most famous film version of the story. In 1946, William Spier, one of radio's top producers, brought Sam Spade to the airwaves.

The search for the Builders, the legendary alien race whose unfathomable constructs continue to perplex scholars and explorers alike, has led Builder expert Darya Lang, adventurer Hans Rebka, and treasure hunters Louis Nenda and Atvar H'sial to an unknown Builder artifact far outside the spiral arm. There they find the Zardalu, once the greatest menace ever known to the worlds of the spiral arm, enslaving entire races and exterminating others, guided by the unswerving belief in their own supremacy.

World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite.

Archangel Michael, spirit guides, past lives and other loving spirits unravel these mysteries as they share messages about life and Heaven. Learn how our thoughts and choices create energy, and the energy we create during our lifetime determines how we spend our eternity in Heaven.

Attorney Matthew Hope had hired Otto Samalson to conduct a simple marital investigation—so how does Samalson end up dead on a deserted highway? Hope's search for an answer takes him into Florida's drug underworld on the trail of a hooker—one who has the style and looks necessary to transform herself into a high-class cocaine-stealing Cinderella. What Hope uncovers is a complicated web of circumstances and a terrifying twist on a hooker's fairy tale.

Shy girl Cynthia is a little overwhelmed by her confident roommate, Amber, when she starts college, but that changes when she is taken under the wing of her new friend. She lets herself be dressed up on the pretext of going out on the town, but finds out her roommate actually has designs on her.

A bold, useful, uncomplicated guide to mastering the three keys of business success: In this practical book, Dr. Howard Farran shows that running a business isn't all that complicated - if you're focusing on the right three areas: people, time, and money. People: maximizing the potential of employees, customers, and yourself. Time: mastering the efficiency that helps a business turn the biggest profit possible. Money: learning to love the numbers that function as the business's scorecard.

Thirty-year-old Sophie has longed to live in Manhattan but could never afford to do so—even with roommates. She has just been laid off from a job that she didn't love. When her 92 year-old great aunt invites her to stay with her for a while—in her Fifth Avenue Apartment, Sophie jumps at the chance to move to the city. She decides to temp for a while to find out what industry she wants to go to next as she is burned out from the stress of working at a law firm.

Listen to this hot, filthy collection filled with 30 raunchy erotic stories.

Ken Fujima, a downtrodden substitute teacher from suburban Pennsylvania, is trying to rebuild his life when his home is broken into by a pair of West Coast assassins. As part of a revenge scheme, they attack his wheelchair-bound father, forcing Ken to intervene. During the scuffle Ken picks up a mysterious revolver to defend himself. What he soon learns is that the revolver is a cursed yakuza weapon that will remain fused to his hand until he either dies or kills six other people.

"Fearlessness: Conquering Fear" is a lecture by Vernon Howard that offers insights and practical advice on how to overcome fear and live a more fulfilling life. The lecture emphasizes that fear is one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth and happiness and provides tools for breaking free from its grip.

When Dr. Laura McDermott is diagnosed with stage IV melanoma, her perfect world is plunged into chaos. Resting between treatments on a Boston city bench, she is overwhelmed by an unexpected peace that appears to be emanating from an old stone church behind her. Despite being a proud atheist, she's unable to resist the pull to step inside, where she meets a mysterious priest who will challenge her deepest convictions and prepare her to receive life's greatest revelation.

With Speed Reading Secrets you could:- Remember what you read - Read and understand complex materials and textbooks- Devour information faster than ever- Save time and energy by reading materials in minutes instead of hours- Go through emails, magazines, and other information quickly- Complete projects ahead of schedule- Absorb information like a sponge- Reduce stress - Spend less time studying while improving your grades - Stay mentally fit and aware- And much more!

Disgraced. Beheaded. And out for revenge . . . We all know what happened to Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn. But what if she woke up the day after her execution and took it upon herself to seek justice? “Fabulous! A marvelously inventive and mythic reworking of the story of Anne Boleyn...

Everyone thinks I'm just a single mom, trying to rebuild my life. They don't know the truth I buried, along with my past. My name is Evelyn Moore. I used to be a respected lawyer, a devoted wife, mother-of-one. Then came my husband's affair. The scandal. The panic. Now I'm a mother of two. At least that's what I tell everyone. We've come to the small Pennsylvania town of Asheboro for a fresh start. Five-year-old Ben, baby Nicky, and I. Then I get home to find a folded piece of paper on the kitchen table. Did you really think you could keep her?

The second of Andrew Lang's famous collections of fairy tales, The Red Fairy Book will whisk you away to long-ago, faraway lands full of magic, danger, and adventure. Remember to always listen to the elder by the road who gives you a list of directions, and never look inside forbidden doors! Inside you'll find delightful original versions of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and many more in this collection of 37 stories from French, German, Danish, Russian, Romanian, and Norse roots.

A complete chakra guide to help you achieve spiritual growth, wellness, and healing. If you've ever wondered how each chakra - the foundational energy centers of the body - can help you heal and harmonize your body, mind, and spirit, The Complete Guide to Chakras is the perfect resource. It features detailed profiles that illuminate the innate power of 12 different chakras and how they govern our physical bodies, our emotions, and our potential.

Anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum is much more common than many people know, and yet there are so few resources available to struggling new moms. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook offers powerful strategies grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you control your worry, panic, and anxiety.

Oftentimes caregivers, friends, and family are unsure of what to say and what to do to comfort the sick and the dying. Midwife for Souls provides specific Catholic insight and highlights the power of prayer as a guide. This best-selling book has been revised to include a new section of inspiring stories and lessons learned in hospice ministry. 

Meet Emma McCarthy, a 30-year-old failed actress that just moved home to Plymouth, MA. And her mother, Cindy, a yoga instructor in the Pinehills, an exclusive golf community in Plymouth. They’ve just inherited Court Street Investigations, a private detective agency. And its one part-time employee, 80-year-old Mickey, a retired police detective. They expect typical cases like cheating spouses or workman’s comp, but quickly learn that the agency also has a reputation for solving murders when they are hired to find a local missing woman.