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Russia: What Everyone Needs to Know provides fundamental information about the origins, evolution, and current affairs of the Russian state and society. The story begins with Russia's geographic endowment, proceeds through its experiences as a kingdom and empire, and continues through the USSR's three-quarters of a century, and finally the breakup of that regime a generation ago. Drawing on trends within Russia and on ratings and rankings compiled by international organizations, Colton discusses the challenges facing the country and the realistic options for coping with them.

Make better decisions, faster. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on decision-making, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you understand all of your options, ask the right questions, and make bold choices...

There's a new evil coursing through Salem, but something about it feels eerily familiar. Henry Trank's visions of a soul-stealing stranger are more than just nightmares—they're a warning. When Salem's coven leader is threatened, Henry takes action. But he's not himself lately. Jagger Corey...

July 1989, in a sleepy Michigan town, high school grad Nina Laramie heads out with her friends and is never seen alive again. Months later, her skeleton is found near a remote party spot in the forest. The ME determines Nina has been brutally raped and bludgeoned to death. Fear and anger ripple through this tight-knit community when the case goes cold. Thirty years later, Riley St. James, a Detroit PD assigned to Nina’s case, is determined to get her first big cold case win despite having a similar past to the victim.

A strange new merchant arrives in the Witch City, the League of the Moon are on high alert. Jagger Corey seemed to appear from nowhere. He's arrived with a dark wish, and unusual things have begun to happen in Salem. Henry Trank, called to Maine to take care of his ailing father, has disappeared...

A terrifying dream. A cryptic message. A mysterious death. As the haunting echoes of a nightmare fade, Henry tries to shake them off. But nothing in Salem is ever that simple. A cryptic message emerges in his steamy bathroom mirror. When he shows Joanne the strange symbols, she feigns ignorance...

Henry and Joanne thought–hoped–it was over. That when Delilah was born, malevolent forces around every corner would disappear from their lives. But in the Witch City, it's never that simple. "Delilah Is Ours!" A threat, scrawled in blood, drips down their front door. Beneath it hangs the effigy of Wanda Heinze, leader of the League of the Moon coven, left by a mysterious, faceless entity caught on the building's security camera. A puppet whose strings are pulled by someone far worse. The Red Witch is on the rise.

Salem was meant to be a fresh start. But when ER Nurse Henry Trank starts dreaming of a woman being hunted through the snow, the nightmare follows him into daylight—right down to the pine needles tangled in his hair. What began as a haunting dream spirals into something far more terrifying. Desperate for answers, he records himself sleeping—only to discover he's acting out the brutal final moments of the woman's life.

Are the physical laws of our universe finely tuned, such that life can exist? What does this imply about how our universe formed? Questions like these are examined in Nature's Balancing Act, presented for a wide audience.

Echoes of the Frontier gathers thirteen unforgettable tales by literary giants such as Jack London, Willa Cather, Mark Twain, and Bret Harte—each story capturing a different facet of life at the edge of civilization. From the perilous ride of The Denver Express to the poetic solitude of On the Divide, and from the chilling desperation of Love of Life to the dry wit of Nevada Sketches, these stories illuminate the grit, dreams, and humanity of those who dared to tame the wild.

Edward thought serving a pirate was bad—until the ruthless Gwen Hamilton locked him away. Now he faces endless questions and unthinkable torture as Gwen tries to extract his secrets. But the past holds the key to everything. Years ago, a young Edward met the legendary soldier Lance Klydon. Will recalling their adventures unlock the truth Gwen seeks? Or will Edward take his stories to the grave? Even Gwen has ghosts that haunt her. What shaped the merciless woman behind the Blue Dragon mask?

Mercedes is a ticking time bomb, and the clock is running down. Edward is the love of her life. There is no scenario where Mercedes wouldn't choose him above everything else. Now he is gone again. She knows Edward hasn't been captured by pirates. He was offered to them like a sacrificial goat in exchange for additional support for the war effort. She doesn't care about any of that. All Mercedes wants is Edward, and she'll burn everything to ashes if that's what it takes to find him.

The void of space is dark and full of pirates. Holston Zakarian spent his entire life dedicated to shrinking the time it took to move objects from one place to another. With one invention, he became the richest man on Kalypso. But using his vast resources to shape the future was easy when weighed against the task of preparing his two sons to build on his legacy.

This fully revised and updated resource offers complete coverage of the latest release of CompTIA A+ exams 220-1101 and 220-1102. You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CompTIA A+ exams with ease, this definitive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job IT reference.

Five former sorority sisters, all in their 50s, undertake the adventure of a lifetime when a mysterious invite reunites them at an exclusive resort set on a private island.

If you're looking to make a career move from programmer to AI specialist, this is the ideal place to start. Based on Laurence Moroney's extremely successful AI courses, this introductory book provides a hands-on, code-first approach to help you build confidence while you learn key topics.

The first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay faced many unique challenges. When the stability and success of the new nation were far from certain, a body of federalized American law had to be created from scratch. 

This book presents the latest research on status generalization in a variety of settings, examining new interventions for its negative effects. Drawing from research in sociology, social psychology, education, organizations, mental health, and other fields, the book connects to several bodies of research that include stigma and stereotyping, exchange and power, and organizations. With its balanced, multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of social hierarchies and expectations, Unequals is an essential volume for all interested in status processes and inequalities.