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For Fans of Jo Nesbø, Stieg Larsson, and Henning Mankell, a Gripping Nordic Thriller That Was a Bestseller in DenmarkAfter the death of her industrialist father, Elizabeth Caspersen finds a compromising DVD in his safe: it seems to show two people being hunted to their death in a gruesome, well-organized manhunt. Michael Sander, a private investigator and security consultant, is hired to find out who the victims are and why Caspersen was involved. Meanwhile, police investigator Lene Jensen is investigating the death of a decorated war veteran found hanged on his wedding night. Having recently come into money, the man appears to have been driven to suicide, but the question is, why?As the two cases begin to intertwine, Lene and Michael uncover a chilling secret: the existence of a hunting club formed by Denmark's elite businessmen, where the targets are humans who are carefully selected and made to run for their lives. As their investigations take them into the darkest depths of humanity, uncovering crimes that reach further than they ever imagined, Lene and Michael must team up to overcome an opponent who outstrips them in resources and lethal danger—before they become the ones who are hunted.

Mein Name ist Aiden Kelly. Ich wurde 1982 in Dblin, Irland, geboren. Seit meiner Kindheit schreibe ich Geschichten aller Art. Je älter ich wurde, desto mehr zog es mich zur erotischen Literatur. Bis heute habe ich weit über 250 erotische Romane und (vor allem) Kurzgeschichten veröffentlicht. Mit diesen Geschichten möchte ich die Zeit meiner Leser versüßen und sie zu erotischen Taten inspirieren. Beim Erzählen meiner Geschichten halte ich mich nicht an starre Konventionen. Manchmal schreibe ich aus der Sicht einer Frau, manchmal aus der Sicht eines Mannes. Gelegentlich schreibe ich auch in der First-Person-Form. Ihr Aiden Kelly

This book gets to the heart of trophy hunting, unpacking and explaining its multiple facets and controversies, and exploring why it divides environmentalists, the hunting community, and the public. Bichel and Hart provide the first interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach to the study of trophy hunting, investigating the history of trophy hunting, and delving into the background, identity and motivation of trophy hunters. They also explore the role of social media and anthropomorphism in shaping trophy hunting discourse, as well as the viability of trophy hunting as a wildlife management tool, the ideals of fair chase and sportsmanship, and what hunting trophies are, both literally and in terms of their symbolic value to hunters and non-hunters. The analyses and discussions are underpinned by a consideration of the complex moral and practical conflicts between animal rights and conservation paradigms. This book appeals to scholars in environmental philosophy, conservation and environmental studies, as well as hunters, hunting opponents, wildlife management practitioners, and policymakers, and anyone with a broad interest in human–wildlife relations.

‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots'Jenny O'BrienThe brilliant new psychological thriller from bestseller Valerie Keogh.'A wonderful book, I can't rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it's that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.'Bestselling author Anita Waller.His prized possession....his greatest mistake?From the moment I saw Ann, I knew she was perfect for me.Her beauty and her social connections would make my miserable life so much better. It didn't matter that I didn't love her. I would give her the lifestyle she craved, and she would give me the life I deserved...But soon my marriage vows were a noose around my neck.I longed to escape my beautiful, horrible wife.And then I saw her and I knew there was only one way out…Don't miss the brand new thriller by Valerie Keogh! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater.What people are saying about Valerie Keogh...'This is an amazing book, just buy it, and sit back and enjoy the ride. A massive five shiny stars from me.'Bestselling author Anita WallerThis book was previously published as Exit Five From Charing Cross

The pilots of Number One Squadron are the NATO elite, trained to fly the new and formidable Tornado strike plane. When a combat exercise over the Norwegian Sea turns terrifyingly into the real thing, the rivals in Number One squadron find their lives in each others'hands.

Is nature striking back... or is a serial killer on the loose? It's an idyllic late-summer day in Saddlestring, Wyoming, and Game Warden Joe Pickett is fly-fishing with his two daughters when he stumbles upon the mutilated body of a moose. Whatever attacked the animal was ruthless: half the animal's face has been sliced away. Shaken by the sight, Joe starts to investigate what he hopes in an isolated incident. Soon, more animals are attacked. Local authorities are quick to label the rash of mutilations as the work of a grizzly bear, but Joe suspects something far more sinister. And when the similarly disfigured bodies of two men are found, his worst fears are confirmed: a modern-day Jack the Ripper is on the loose - and the killings have just begun.A gripping read from New York Times bestseller C.J. Box, author of the Joe Pickett and Cassie Dewell series, now adapted into the hit TV shows Joe Pickett and Big Sky.'Riveting... [a] skillfully crafted page-turner.'Publishers Weekly'Box vividly evokes life in the West, and the surprises he springs keep you guessing right to the end.'People

Offering a fresh perspective, this timely book analyzes the socio-cultural and physical production of planned capital cities through the theoretical lens of feminism. Dorina Pojani evaluates the historical, spatial and symbolic manifestations of new capital cities, as well as the everyday experiences of those living there, to shed light on planning processes, outcomes and contemporary planning issues. Chapters explore seven geographically, culturally and temporally diverse capital cities across Australia, India, Brazil, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Myanmar and South Korea. Pojani argues that new capital cities have embodied patriarchal systems to govern their respective polities which has magnified problems in these cities. The book highlights how in new capitals, notions such as the state, the nation, urbanism, religion, the economy and even nature have been conceived of or treated in patriarchal terms, to the detriment of women and other disadvantaged groups.This book will be an invigorating read for urban studies and planning scholars. The information about the processes of new city formation will also be of great use to urban planners.

This book explores the psychology of trophy hunting from a critical perspective and considers the reasons why some people engage in the controversial activity of killing often endangered animals for sport. Recent highly charged debate, reaching a peak with the killing of Cecil the lion in 2015, has brought trophy hunting under unprecedented public scrutiny, and yet the psychology of trophy hunting crucially remains under-explored. Considering all related issues from the evolutionary perspective and ‘inclusive fitness', to personality and individual factors like narcissism, empathy, and the Duchenne smiles of hunters posing with their prey, Professor Beattie makes connections between a variety of indicators of prestige and dominance, showing how trophy hunting is inherently linked to a desire for status. He argues that we need to identify, analyse and deconstruct the factors that hold the behaviour of trophy hunting in place if we are to understand why it continues, and indeed why it flourishes, in an age of collapsing ecosystems and dwindling species populations.The first book of its kind to examine current research critically to determine whether there really is an evolutionary argument for trophy hunting, and what range of motivations and personality traits may be linked to this activity. This is essential reading for students and academics in psychology, geography, business, environmental studies, animal welfare as well as policy makers and charities in these and related areas. It is of major relevance for anyone who cares about the future of our planet and the species that inhabit it.

He bought a wife. She bought a life of luxury. He wants to possess her at all costs. She can´t see it even in painting…literally. Javier Vázquez is an arrogant millionaire, like all retired soccer players who don´t know what to do with their money. Today he has a dream mansion in a luxury development, more zeros in his checking account than he can splurge, and although on his mobile he has an embarrassing amount of explicit photos of various women, he has bought a wife. Belen. Belen: Some frinds say thatI have sold my soul to the devil, but what would you have done in my place? I have worked in supermarkets, clothing stores, restaurants and other junk jobs that I don´t even want to talk about. An all because nobody explained to me that going to college and graduating as a psychologist was a brilliant idea… if you want to starve to death because there is no work. So yes. When, like the lousiest of clichés, a good guy comes to me in a nightclub and I give myself a joy – for a change – the last thing I do when I find out that he has gotten I don´t know what an end-of-goal-la champions-league is to reject it. Not when he offers me a ring with a stome bigger than my eyes, a mansion that removes the hiccups and, yes, a dream life. Well, everything dream that can be a life where, as you enter through the gates of your house, in addition to “the maid” you find a picture of him kicking a ball. Seriously, Javier Vázquez is the most narcissistic, vain and believed man I know. But it does not surprise me considering that he is richer than the president of the government. I think. Yes, we are such for which. The perfect couple. He continues to sleep with whoever he wants, and in return I can take martinis in the pool. Fuck him, the world, and his giant…ego. Javier: The idea was very good, do not misunderstand me. I was earned a wife with a Sculptural body, and

The Heisman Trophy covers the full history of the Heisman Trophy, from its first winner, Jay Berwanger, to Notre Dame's dominating run, and everything in between, up through the 2015 selection of Derrick Henry. It details the rise of the Heisman Hype, Archie Griffin's continued place as its only two-time winner, and much more. The book features coverage of nearly every recipient, including:• Paul Hornung• Roger Staubach• Steve Spurrier• Marcus Allen• Jim Plunkett• Herschel Walker• Doug Flutie• Tim Tebow• Cam Newton• Johnny ManzielSkyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

'Trophy Son brings Conroy's The Great Santini and Malamud's The Natural into the present day...A terrific book.'-Harlan CobenPrivate lessons. Professional coaches. Specialized camps for sports, math, music, and other fields. Today's children are pushed to achieve excellence—or else. But at what cost? New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt's third novel, Trophy Son, tells the story of a tennis prodigy, from young childhood to the finals of the US Open, Wimbledon, and other tournaments around the world. Growing up in the wealthy suburbs of Philadelphia, Anton Stratis is groomed to be one thing only: the #1 tennis player in the world. Trained relentlessly by his obsessive father, a former athlete who plans every minute of his son's life, Anton both aspires to greatness and resents its all-consuming demands. Lonely and isolated—removed from school and socialization to focus on tennis—Anton explodes from nowhere onto the professional scene and soon becomes one of the top-ranked players in the world, with a coach, a trainer, and an entourage.But as Anton struggles to find a balance between stardom and family, he begins to make compromises—first with himself, then with his health, and finally with the rules of tennis, a mix that will threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Trophy Son offers an inside look at the dangers of extraordinary pressure to achieve, whether in sports or any field, through the eyes of a young man defying his parents'ambitions as he seeks a life of his own.

From the bestselling author of MUMMY'S FAVOURITE. He's watching, waiting... and counting. A gripping serial killer for fans of Angela Marsons. He keeps each one floating in formaldehyde to stop them from rotting. Each finger denotes a victim, tortured and butchered, their heart ripped out and discarded, replaced instead by symbols of their treachery. He sits alone admiring his trophies weekly; each and every one of them guilty in his eyes. And now more must pay. But who or what links the victims? DC'Charlie'Stafford is already investigating a series of escalating racist attacks and it now seems she has a vicious serial killer on her patch. With no leads and time running out, the team at Lambeth are at near breaking point. Something has to give... and all the while he's watching, waiting... and counting. What readers are saying about THE TROPHY TAKER:'I read a lot of crime stories, and this is one of the best... the writing is so good that it disappears from view''Great book, skilfully crafted''Kept me riveted to the spot''Absolutely brilliant! Gripping and completely engrossing - could not put it down!'

A police detective becomes entangled with a controlling mother, a missing daughter, and a dangerous web of dysfunction in this “terrific page-turner” (The Guardian). Karen Bloom is not the coddling type. This tiger mom is raising her ten-year-old daughter for success—at school, at music lessons, at dance classes, at everything. Meanwhile, in their idyllic suburb in England's Lake District, Karen's husband frequently heads for the pub; her teenage stepdaughter grows more and more troubled; and her son falls deeper into drugs. When Karen's trophy child, Bronte, briefly disappears, Detective Sergeant Joanne Aspinall steps in, but soon discovers she has a shocking intimate connection to the family—whose perfect façade begins to crack as Karen's comments to the media infuriate the community. Then tight-lipped Bronte returns home—but another member of the household goes missing, in this chilling tale of mystery and suspense by the author of The Mistake I Made and Just What Kind of Mother Are You? “Absorbing... unexpected plot twists and sly commentary... will keep readers turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly “An outstanding new thriller writer.” —Booklist (starred review)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Fooling Around comes a steamy novel about a pampered princess who's starting over—and the hot guy next door who knows exactly how to melt that tiara right off. Alison Davies used to just be a trophy wife. Now she's just flat broke. Thanks to an ironclad prenup, she's worse off than she was before the day she rushed down the aisle with a wealthy jerk eight years ago. After her steep fall from riches to rags, Alison refuses to shackle herself to any man who treats her like a possession—no matter how good he looks in a pair of well-worn jeans, or how his muscles ripple while he's carrying her couch. Underneath his rugged exterior, Rob West is a gentleman. So when he sees his beautiful new neighbor moving in, he's going to help her out no matter how loudly she protests. In fact, Alison's determination to go it alone just strengthens his resolve—and his desire to find out what makes her tick. But after one spur-of-the-moment tumble in the sheets, it's clear that their connection goes way deeper. And that Rob won't be happy until Alison surrenders to the passion they share. Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.Praise for Trophy Wife“I like heroines who take charge of their lives and work for what they want. And that was Alison to a T.”—Badass Book Reviews “Noelle Adams spins an anything-but-predictable tale of two people who find themselves while they fall for each other.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers “In Trophy Wife, two wayward hearts learn to trust themselves enough to lean on someone they love.”—Hines Bigham's Literary Tryst “[In Trophy Wife,] stepping away from the allure of wealth was not a step down, but a major step up with pleasant surprises and improvements experienced.... Rob was a multitalented hunk.... Swoon.”—Books and Bindings “Noelle Adams drops a romance that readers will fly through in a matter of hours. It's perfectly layered with drama and lovable characters.... Add Trophy Wife to your ever growing to-read list right now!”—Lovey Dovey Books

“Light-hearted, humorous tales of retired people with more juice than they should have and less sense than you'd expect - aimed at the grey market, but a wider audience as well. Engaging, wicked and sexy, the Trophy Wife will enthral you.

Love, lies, adultery, and death.Ashley and JaQuavis introduce readers to London, a beautiful immigrant from Trinidad. She was given to her husband by her father in order to settle a debt. Standing by her husband's side to make him the envy of his associates is a day in the life, but behind closed doors, their relationship becomes cold, and the abuse that she encounters has her looking for a way out.When she meets a young thug named Kalil, he opens her eyes to a world she never knew. Afraid of the repercussions of her actions, she avoids Kalil at all costs, but his relentless pursuit makes their love inevitable.Enter the world of The Trophy Wife. Her story will keep you guessing until the final page, and the outcome will leave you breathless.

A marriage of convenience romance from a USA Today bestseller “cleverly brings these wonderfully well-drawn characters together in a pleasurable read” (Booklist).Houston heiress Elizabeth Stanton lost nearly everything when a stunning betrayal by her ex-husband left her with only a fraction of the fortune her genteel Southern family had worked so hard for. Even now Mimosa Landing, Elizabeth's beloved home, could be stripped away unless she comes up with a serious infusion of cash.When brilliant self-made millionaire Maxwell Reardon approaches her with an audacious solution to her financial woes, Elizabeth is speechless. His proposal of marriage will certainly solve her problems, but it will set Houston society on its ear.Now it's up to Elizabeth to decide if this is a deal with the devil, or the best decision of her life.

Three trophy wives explore ways of finding satisfaction beyond their boring marriages—until a mysterious woman joins their circle and threatens to undo their perfect lives.Shayla, Kyle, and Amber have a lot in common: stunning good looks, college educations, rich husbands, and—despite their affluent lifestyles— dissatisfaction with their lives. Each feels there is a void and seeks fulfillment beyond the routine of a trophy wife. The three often draw support from each other, but despite their close-knit relationship, each has her own secret she's not willing to share. So when another woman, Terra, befriends the trio, it isn't certain whether she's sincere or whether she has her own special agenda... As the skeletons in their closets start to come out, Shayla, Kyle, and Amber discover that glamorous looks and coveted worlds cannot shield them from the realities of life. Discover what happens when scandal meets suspense among these smart, rich—yet vulnerable—women.

Sometimes you can't help falling in love, even when you try to do the opposite... Successful fashion blogger McKenna Bell has spent far too long protecting herself after the way her ex-fiancé left her at the altar for a college chick he met the night of his bachelor party. Loving again, trusting again, well, that's just not in the cards. Especially now that her ex is back in town with his new woman, demanding custody of McKenna's favorite creature in the whole world--her dog. No effing way. McKenna's had enough of him, and she decides to even the score by finding her own hot young thing -- a Trophy Husband. Sure, she's only twenty-seven, but doesn't that make it even more fun -- and infuriating to her ex -- to pursue a younger man? When she declares her intentions on her daily blog, her quest quickly skyrockets in popularity, and that's when Chris enters the picture, and he's got all the assets. He's handsome, successful, and turns her inside out with a kiss to end all kisses, the kind that makes you feel like a shooting star. But loving again could mean losing again, and it's so much easier to focus on getting even, isn't it? Unless, you just can't help falling in love. Which means McKenna will have to come face to face with what she really wants in life -- protecting her heart from hurt, or letting go of her fears of a new beginning.

An innocent intern helps a billionaire businessman in need of a wedding date in this contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.What is his intern's photo doing on an escort website? Bastian Christou doesn't know if he's more surprised by her double life, or her stunning photo—she's kept those curves well hidden! He has an ex-fiancée to keep at bay, and Emmie Marshall might just be the best armor money can buy.Emmie is outraged when Bastian, her uncompromising boss, confronts her. She had no idea her photo was online. But his check's been cashed and he's come to collect his prize... A weekend in Greece. With her. Alone. Their relationship might be fake, but Emmie's trepidation is all too real!

Local authorities are quick to label a rash of animal mutilations as the work of a grizzly bear, but Joe Pickett suspects that something far more sinister is afoot. And when the bodies of two men are found disfigured in the same way, his worst fears are confirmed: A modern-day Jack the Ripper is on the loose - and the killings have just begun.

The Trophy Effect is an innate, subconscious force that causes human beings to focus on their shortcomings, rather than on their accomplishments. As a result, we are inclined to feel more doubtful than hopeful and are more likely to give up on things rather than stay the course. Moreover, because The Trophy Effect is tied directly to our survival instinct (our'reactionary mind'), it's so well concealed that we don't even know that it's occurring. Therefore, we are not aware that The Trophy Effect is something over which we can exercise full control by simply learning how to do it.