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1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel. Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization.

A woman, her cat, and a murder. Who will crack the case? Sheila and her amateur sleuth friends or Whiskers and his animal friends?" Paradise Cove is, well, paradise. Pretty cottages line the quiet beach where waves wash gently onto sugar-white sand. Sunsets paint the sky each evening and gentle sea breezes blow across the dunes into the quaint downtown. Whiskers wears a shiny police badge on his pet collar, and he earned it, but when he tries to tell humans what he’s uncovered in his investigations they think he wants food or a belly rub.

Oxford, 1836. The city of dreaming spires. It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world. And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows. Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift. Until it became a prison. But can a student stand against an empire?

Riverboat gambling is a blast, until hot-headed Chance finds out just what he won in his final hand against a Missouri River gambler named Haggarty. Chance's "prize" is a beautiful Chinese slave girl named Ling. The twins want to set Ling free and keep their cash, but at Fort Benton, Ling gives them the slip, robbing them blind. When they hunt her down in Rimfire, Montana, she's with Haggarty, lining up their next mark.

Apropos is a rogue, a rascal, a scoundrel, a cheat...and those are his good points. Lame of leg but fast of wit, the only reason Apropos doesn't consider chivalry dead is because he's not yet through with it. An orphan with a chip on his shoulder, Apropos, travels to the court of the good King Runcible, with three goals in mind: to find his father, seek retribution for the death of his mother, and to line his own pockets.

Transform your thoughts, your life, and your actions to achieve greatness … one thought at a time. This powerful audio program featuring top motivational speakers and thought leaders will teach you steps to increase confidence and motivation to reach your goals. In Thinking Big, Les Brown will infuse you with inspiration and a sense of empowerment so you can choose your future.

Once a fabled Blade of Namara, Aral Kingslayer fought for justice and his goddess alongside his familiar, a living shadow called Triss. Now with their goddess murdered and her temple destroyed, they are among the last of their kind. Surviving on the fringes of society, Aral becomes a drunken, broken, and wanted man, working whatever shadowy deal comes his way. Until a mysterious woman hires him to deliver a secret message - one that can either redeem him or doom him.

Even though public speaking is the most common of all fears, it doesn’t have to be a roadblock on the path to your success. Whether you’re speaking to five or five hundred, you can learn to do it with confidence and charisma. The best advice from some of the world’s most inspiring speakers is gathered right here. These powerful tips and techniques will help you develop winning material, mentally prepare for your presentation, and communicate a powerful message.

Over 80% of our waking time is spent on autopilot. We all know the feeling of driving a long distance and arriving at our destination with little memory of the journey. That's because when we are doing routine activities our subconscious takes over to save energy. We are on autopilot. Wake Up! is a series of experiments designed to help you break free from this trap. From climbing a tree to writing a letter, here are a year's worth of balanced, playful experiences that will engage your imagination and stimulate your senses.

Three billion people died the day the Veech appeared. Forced to reconcile with the world-shattering fact that humanity isn’t alone in the cosmos, the resulting war for the future of mankind shaped humanity’s destiny and challenged it to grapple with its place in the universe. For the men and women who survived Invasion Day and the devastating war that followed, their stories paint a picture of the everyday struggle and experiences of the regular folk who carved out a living at a time when the very future of our species was uncertain.

Social media marketing has become a part of majority of businesses due to the innumerable benefits it offers. Social media can reach people living in various parts of the world. Due to this reason, you can easily get clients for your business and customers for your products and services from different corners of the world. Listen to this audiobook to get a comprehensive outlook on the advantages of promoting your company via social media.

This audiobook offers a sneak preview of all the aspects of Amazon FBA and doing business in Amazon as a whole. In this audiobook, you will find all the information you're looking for about making money on Amazon, media selling, how Amazon is perfect for entrepreneurs, better sale and profit, and so much more! With Selling on Amazon: What Steps to Take and What Profits You Make, you will soon begin to understand Amazon FBA just like you've always wanted!

Social media is the new platform to communicate and connect with people. This is a goldmine of contacts and potential customers. Some of the social media sites have high rates of engagement. If you are a business owner and wish to enhance the prospect of your product then social media marketing could be your answer. Instagram being one among the leading social media sites with a thriving population of over 700 million active users poses an enormous opportunity for growth.

Whoosh! Squirrel takes off at full speed through the autumn leaves. But slam on the brakes because this year The Golden Nut Hunt race is a team event. Squirrel reluctantly enlists her friends and is not impressed. Will Squirrel's competitive spirit take over, or will she learn how to be a team player?

SHINE is the inspirational guide to fulfilling your potential at work, read with character and charisma by the author himself. We all have good days and bad days at work.Some days you feel bullet proof. People listen to you, your meetings run like clockwork, and you keep having new ideas. Other days are like wading through quicksand. Wouldn't it be great if every day went your way? You can stand out, break the rules, and make things happen.You can be a bit more 'Elvis'. You can love every minute. The only limit is you: your energy, your beliefs, your perspective.

In the early hours of Saturday, December 17th, 2011, Zoe Nolan, a 19-year-old Manchester University student, walked out of a party taking place in the shared accommodation where she had been living for three months. She was never seen again.

The Online market is increasingly becoming stronger for business initiatives and the most significant part of it is social media. In the last few years, through the social media platforms such as Twitter, many companies have found their strong footings in international business. This book strives to offer the information regarding benefits and requirements of Twitter marketing. Specially, beginners are expected to gain much information from this book.

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Snapchat has gained recent popularity in the field of marketing and promotion of various businesses. It is due to its amazing features that have made it easier for business owners to spread their wings on a wider scale. This app has made it possible for small businesses to make a powerful impact in various social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. In this audiobook, you can understand why Snapchat has become a vital tool in the marketing of various products and services, and how you can promote your business via this app.

There are millions of aspiring writers all over looking for the best options for flourishing and reaching out to readers internationally. But the pangs of financial dismay are standing against that. There are complicated tips and tricks online they blindly follow and get lost, and they cannot find a way out. This audiobook is made for them. They can get the hints of where they can start and where they need to proceed. Only then can they reach their destination. Step by step, the author unfolds the whole process of making writing the source of creativity and financial support.