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Cassy Kim is being set up as a new kind of espionage device: brilliant analyst, emotionally compromised by the artful leader of a mystical Muslim sect obsessed with divine judgment. But while her background makes her a perfect post-modern spy, her handlers have underestimated her ability to pursue her own agenda. She needs redemption from her own unknown past.

On October 3, 1951, the New York Giants' Bobby Thompson hit a dramatic ninth-inning, game-winning home run off the Brooklyn Dodgers' Ralpha Branca at the Polo Grounds in the decisive third game of a three-game playoff to win the National League pennant. It would be known in baseball lore as the "Shot Heard Round the World".

You did not plan to get lost - no one ever does - but an unexpected weather event, an injury or poor navigation has lead you off the trail and caused you to become isolated, perhaps miles from civilization... are you prepared to save your own life? Alone in the Wild by Marcus Duke is all about giving you the tools you'll need to get yourself out of trouble when things go bad.

It's not always easy to spot our enemies - especially when they happen to be our closest friends, or even ourselves! These are the people who former NFL player, Jamie Dukes, identifies as Frenemals;, family members, friends, and our own inner voice. We all have Frenemals in our lives, and in Beware of the Frenemals, Dukes uses comical retort to educate readers on how to find the sweet spot in keeping both friends and enemies close.

Doctor Esme Charbonneau Tallich's passion is cosmology, the science of the origin of the universe; specifically, she is searching for a TOE, or a Theory of Everything. Esme is a feminist maverick, a rogue thinker. Hired as a professor of molecular biology at the University of Greater California, she prefers the "bench science" of organic chemistry at one extreme and "walking out into space" at the other. Her marriage to a TV director and aspiring stand-up comedian is rocky.

Willis Digby is the letters editor at Sis(Sisterhood) magazine, a job that drives her mad. Plowing through correspondence that fluctuates from the predictable boosterish boilerplate to letters challenging conventional notions of sanity, Willis struggles to find a balance in her selections for publication in the landmark feminist journal. As Digby strikes up an unconventional friendship with one of her correspondents, she also confronts a harrowing childhood incident that has come back to haunt her.

This audiobook is about discounts and how they can help you with saving money. David Duke covers the good, bad and ugly sides of sales deals. You'll get acquainted to why stores offer goods at reduced cost as well as how to see the difference between real bargains and offers that can actually make you lose your hard-earned money.

People say that "you can never be too prepared" for a disaster - and while that is true, there is such a thing as over-preparation. If preparing for a possible disaster in the future significantly impairs your family's quality of life today, you might need to reassess your priorities. Living in a constant state of terror and paranoia is not something I am particularly fond of. I'm not one of those people who has built such an incredible fortress for myself that I'm almost giddy about the idea of getting a chance to use it.

The acclaimed and endlessly entertaining novel about a Navy pilot, based on real events from the author’s life. Vinny Vesta, the hero of Mafia Summer, returns as a dashing Navy pilot in Fighter Squadron 176 in the late 1950s, living a glorious bachelor’s life. But a torrid affair with his copilot’s widow, Kat Pennington, pulls him away from his beloved all-night revels - and back into the family business. As Kat’s mafioso father tries to poison her new relationship, Vinny finds himself at the heart of a major Mafia feud.

Duke Snider played centerfield with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers until 1962. From 1947 to 1956, Brooklyn ruled the National League, but that wasn't the only item in the news. Snider had a front row seat to the controversy surrounding the brilliant career of Jackie Robinson - they started in the major leagues on the same day. In this candid interview Snider also talks with warmth and humility about the day the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.

Employing the right people is critical to the success of any business. Appointing the wrong person can be expensive, not only in monetary terms but also in terms of wasted time and energy. It can also lead to internal conflict, higher absenteeism, and lost production time. Recruitment is not simply about discovering ways to get hold of someone quickly and cheaply to fill a gap.

This is not your average, dull, academic treatise on government! Spread This Wealth is an easy-to-understand, common sense explanation of what is happening to American liberty and how average citizens can defend it. The author is an ordinary citizen with an extraordinary perspective on the wisdom of the Founding Fathers and the passion of the millions of men and women who have fought to gain and maintain the freedom all Americans enjoy.

Spanning Mary Kathleen's heroic struggles to save her husband and sons from Ireland's 19th century potato famine to young Delaney's own parents' lives in modern Alabama, the characters are vivid and extraordinarily familiar, resonating with listeners long after the final chapter ends. It's an intricate story told through a unique, intimate medium in which each family member becomes as real as your own, narrating in his or her own voice. At the heart of this book lies the truth: each of us tell our version of history a little bit differently.

Life sucks sometimes so venture down the rabbit hole with us on life, love, betrayal, marriage, parenting and the little thing we like to call HOPE! Do life with us! In our lifetime and almost 20 year marriage we’ve seen divorce, cancer, domestic violence, infertility, betrayal and so much more! Hang out with us Monday-Friday for 30-45 min, it just might change your life! Or at least make you laugh:)

El Paso native and content creator Jimmy Dukes talks to different people he has met through his journey of life. From video games to different experiences in life growing up playing roller hockey, being an IT professional and Gamer Dad, this podcast has a little something for everyone.

This highly anticipated sequel to Delaney's People takes listeners on a turbulent, surprise-filled journey from Depression-era rural Alabama through 2011's devastating tornadoes and their impact on Delaney's family and friends. Family ties, love, loss, betrayal and a characteristic dead mule combine in a perfect book for devotees of Southern literature.

Die Weltklasse-Pokerspielerin Annie Duke zeigt, wie Sie sich mit Unsicherheiten anfreunden und dadurch bessere Entscheidungen treffen können. Manchmal entscheidet der Zufall, manchmal Geschicklichkeit das gilt nicht nur für den Erfolg beim Pokern, sondern auch im Leben: Die besten Entscheidungen führen nicht immer zum besten Ergebnis, denn es gibt immer ein Element des Glücks, das man nicht kontrollieren, und Informationen, die man nicht wissen kann.

From Eden to Egypt is a guided tour of the first book of the Bible. Alex Duke takes the listener by the hand and helps them to see that these stories of Genesis aren’t as difficult to understand as they sometimes seem.

A podcast that's about building community. Join us for fun, games, randomness and discussions on faith, family, and more.

The Duke Law Podcast is produced by the Duke University School of Law. Each episode is selected from Duke Law's regular schedule of guest speakers, panel discussions, and scholarly conferences. Follow us or subscribe for updates!