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"Imagine if by the time you died, you did everything you were told to. You worked hard, saved your money, and looked forward to financial freedom when you retired. The only thing you wasted along the way was, your life. Die with Zero presents a startling new and provocative philosophy as well as practical guide on how to get the most out of your money€and out of your life. It€s intended for those who place lifelong memorable experiences far...

From one of the most recognized and trusted authorities on grief recovery, a revised edition of the classic guide to coping with loss in all its forms.

Two backcountry skiers find the body of a young woman embedded in the ice of a remote mountain creek. All through the night, police work with arc lights and chain saws to dig her out. But identification doesn't take as long. Abbie Cooper is wanted for murder and acts of eco-terrorism, and her picture is on law-enforcement computers all across America. But just how did she die? And what was the trail of events that led this joyous, golden child of...

"William Golding's unforgettable classic of boyhood adventure and the savagery of humanity comes to Penguin Classics in a stunning Graphic Deluxe Edition with a new foreword by Lois Lowry As provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, Lord of the Flies continues to ignite passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary boys marooned on a coral island...

"In her new novel, Danielle Steel tells a riveting story of the dark side of motherhood. Zoe Morgan's childhood was marked by her younger sister's tragic illness, watching as her parents dedicated themselves completely to her final days and then divorced. As a young woman driven by these painful memories, Zoe sets the bar high for herself, studying hard and pursuing a career in the nonprofit world, where her deep compassion for disadvantaged children...

Presents the story of the five-year murder spree by the BTK strangler in Wichita, Kansas, the thirty-year investigation, and the final breakthrough in 2005 which led to the arrest of a suspect.

"The game of life has changed, so it's time to throw out the old rule book and start studying the new one! Dr. Phil's new book, Life Code: The New Rules for Winning in the Real World, tells you the ugly truth about the users, abusers, and other "bad guys" in life, and reveals the secrets of how they think and how they could exploit you. Dr. Phil explains the "Evil Eight," identifying characteristics that you should always look out for. Plus, don't...

Argues that The Secret, a way of thinking, has been found in oral traditions throughout history and that by understanding it and using it in every aspect of life, money, health, and happiness will follow. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming...

Explores the principles behind the frequently used phrase "Everything happens for a reason," exploring the phrase's true meaning and how it can help people understand the challenges and disappointments they have faced.