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Duncan Rose hustles his way through life, taking advantage of the foolish and overindulged. His weapon of choice - a deck of cards. Despite the dangers, he uses his skills with sleight-of-hand tricks to cheat at poker and tilt life in his favor. But when Duncan steps through a strange door and emerges in the Depression-ravaged world of 1934, he discovers a dark underworld of magicians and card cheats who use their skills simply to survive another day.

Lições amargas é um livro que transborda de ideias originais, mercadoria escassa no cenário atual dominado pelo debate raso, dissociado dos fatos, prisioneiro dos dogmas. Gustavo Franco, economista renomado e um dos formuladores do Plano Real, mobiliza sua conhecida independência intelectual, domínio dos dados e capacidade analítica para refletir não apenas sobre os problemas do país, mas sobre como a nossa forma de pensar a respeito deles vem se transformando, com profundas e imprevistas consequências.

In Real Americans, Jared A. Goldstein boldly challenges the conventional wisdom that a shared devotion to the Constitution is the essence of what it means to be American.

Are you planning to buy a property as a source of additional income? Discussing about the financial concerns will definitely give lots of questions and headache. It is very important that you are equipped with reliable ideas rather than mere fantasies. Curiosity must lead to search for answers, not further questioning without effort to solve ignorance.

Like most people, before author Donato Alfredano gets caught up in the system, he's hardly given the issue of prison a thought. But his unanticipated arrest at JFK Airport on a charge of official misconduct was a reality check that would forever change his views on incarceration, and on a larger scale, life.

Trinity could hardly believe the adventure that had become her life. She was used to activities that got her heart racing. Soccer and a need for speed typically kept her from getting bored. But this guardian business that she, her sisters, and cousin were now entrusted with? This was a whole new level of heart racing adventure! She'd already met flying dragons and fairies in the magical land. It was hard to imagine that much else could surprise her. Yet, what she is about to discover will surprise her beyond her wildest dreams.

Alma is a private detective in a near-future England, a country desperately trying to tempt people away from the delights of Shine, the immersive successor to the Internet. But most people are happy to spend their lives plugged in, and the country is decaying. Alma's partner is ill and has to be treated without fail every four hours, a task that only Alma can do. If she misses the five-minute window, her lover will die.

Estas historias te demostrarán que los errores y los fracasos no tienen por qué significar el fin de tu sueño. De hecho, podrían ser sólo el principio. Inspírate para convertir tus errores en éxitos y encuentra el potencial que hay detrás de cada accidente.

En 1988, los detectives del Departamento de Policía de Sacramento, fueron llamados para investigar la desaparición de un hombre en su última dirección conocida: una casa de huéspedes para ancianos, indigentes y enfermos mentales. La propietaria, Dorothea Puente, era una adorable anciana que cuidaba de los vagabundos y del resto de los náufragos de la sociedad. ¿Estaban perdiendo el tiempo persiguiendo a una anciana encantadora y caritativa o se estaban acercando a una asesina encubierta que explotaba a los miembros más vulnerables de la sociedad?

The real nature of time is still a mystery, even after thousands of years of philosophers and scientists analyzing it and proposing theories about it. Prophecy has existed for most of humanity’s time on Earth, and there is a lot of reason to think that seeing the future does reveal some of what happens and is about to happen. I also wrote two books on this subject, including the history of prophecy and my own experiences.

The creature lurking in the shadows, a phantom of the forest, a nightmare given form—this is the Dogman. More than just a monster from the pages of a horror novel, Dogman represents a captivating and unsettling intersection of myth, folklore, and the persistently unexplained. From ancient tales of shapeshifters and canine-human hybrids to modern eyewitness accounts that send shivers down the spine, the Dogman phenomenon transcends cultures and time periods, hinting at a possible reality that defies easy categorization. This book aims to delve deep into this fascinating enigma, moving ...

What really happened at the Chappaquiddick Bridge was hidden under a fog of deception for over four decades, until the advent of voice stress technology shined the light of truth on Ted Kennedy's statements to the police.

You have heard the term blockchain, but what is it really? Based on the content from Wayne Walker's "Executive Blockchain" course, you can learn what is taught to executives, consultants, leaders, attorneys, marketing specialists, educators, etc., around the world to understand and apply blockchain concepts for real-world use. This the most up-to-date executive blockchain book on the market.

Generative AI for Beginners Simplified is your ultimate gateway into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and machine learning. This comprehensive guide is specially designed for beginners, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons, practical exercises, and real-world projects. Whether you’re completely new to AI or looking to refresh your skills, this book provides you with a step-by-step roadmap to mastering generative AI and unlocking your creative potential.

As someone who has a foot in both the Western and Arabic worlds, Amal set out to explore the lives of Arab women both in Australia and the Middle East, travelling to the region and interviewing more than 60 women about feminism, intimacy, love, sex and shame, trauma, war, religion and culture. Beyond Veiled Cliches explores the similarities and differences experienced by these women in their daily lives - work, relationships, home and family life, friendships, the communities they live in and more.

Despite decades of anti-racism workshops and diversity policies in corporations, schools, and nonprofit organizations, racial conflict has only increased in recent years. "Are You Calling Me a Racist?" reveals why these efforts have failed to effectively challenge racism and offers a new way forward.

Introducing ChatGPT for Scientists: The Ultimate Guide to Collaborative Research! Are you a scientist who wants to enhance your collaboration and research efforts? Look no further than ChatGPT – the revolutionary platform that is changing the game for science collaboration. In this comprehensive eBook, you'll learn everything you need to know about ChatGPT, from the basics of setting up your account to advanced features and troubleshooting tips. Whether you're just starting out or you want to optimize your existing ChatGPT experience, this guide has something for everyone. Chapter 1 ...

You might think you had a front-row seat to the shocking scandals of Benghazi, the IRS targeting of conservatives, Fast & Furious, illegal email servers, mishandling America's secrets and cover-ups at the EPA. The rest of the story, told here for the first time, is even more troubling. In Watchdog, Congressman Darrell Issa reveals some of the worst of Washington, pulls back the curtain on business as usual in the Capitol, and lets in the sunshine of accountability.

The simulation hypothesis presents an intricate intersection between scientific inquiry and philosophical contemplation, reviving age-old queries concerning the nature of reality and human existence. At its core, this hypothesis postulates the compelling notion that the universe and all its constituents, including human consciousness, might be products of a simulated construct rather than existing within an objective, external reality.

Losing her mother at a young age, 16-year-old Claudette is burdened with depression, haunted by the memories of her mother's untimely death. Unknowing of her fate, secrets come to light when her seventeenth birthday approaches, nothing is as it seems.