When Detective Alex Cross is called to investigate a massacre-style murder scene he is shocked to find that one of the victims is an old friend. Angry grieving & more determined than ever Cross begins the hunt for the perpetrators of this vicious crime. He is drawn into a dangerous underworld right in the heart of Washington DC that leads him on a life-threatening journey to the Niger Delta where heroin dealing slave trading & corruption are rife. At the centre of this terrifying world Cross finds the Tiger
- the psychopathic leader of a fearsome gang of killers who are not what they seem. As Cross tracks the elusive Tiger through Africa he must battle against conspiracy & untold violence. Alex Cross is in a heart-stopping chase that takes him across a vast & uncompromising landscape & finds him not only hunting for a horrific killer but also fighting for his own survival.
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Detective Alex Cross is planning his wedding to the woman he loves Brianna Stone. But this blissful existence begins to unravel when Cross is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington DC's most corrupt & publically hated political figures. As more crooked politicians are picked off with similar long-range shots public opinion is divided
- is the marksman a vigilante or a hero? Media coverage of the case explodes & the FBI assigns agent Max Siegel to the investigation. As Cross & Siegel battle over jurisdiction Alex receives a call from his deadliest adversary Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in DC & will not stop until he has eliminated Cross & his family for good.
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Detective Alex Cross & Bree's wedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of two of Washington D.C.'s most hated public figures: a corrupt congressman & an underhanded lobbyist. As more crooked politicians are picked off with similar long-range shots public opinion is divided
- is the marksman a vigilante or a hero? Media coverage of the case explodes & the FBI assigns agent Max Siegel to the investigation. As Alex & Siegel battle over jurisdiction the murders continue. It becomes clear that they are the work of a professional who has detailed knowledge of his victims' movements
- information that only a Washington insider could possess. As Alex contends with the sniper Siegel & the wedding he receives a call from his deadliest adversary Kyle Craig. The Mastermind is in D.C. & will not relent until he has eliminated Cross & his family for good. With a supercharged blend of action deception & suspense Cross Fire" is James Patterson's most visceral & exciting Alex Cross novel ever."

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There I was: Cammie the Chameleon--the Gallagher Girl who had risked the most sacred sisterhood in the history of espionage. For a boy. But I was through with lying. & sneaking around. I was going to be...myself. Despite Cammie's best intentions to be a normal student danger seems to follow her. Cammie & her friends must clear her name by discovering the truth about some mysterious guests...but this time the stakes for Cammie's heart
- & her beloved school
- are even higher.

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It is February 1813. With convoys from Canada & the Caribbean falling victim to American privateers Sir Richard Bolitho returns to Halifax to pursue a war he knows will not be won but which neither Britain nor the United States can afford to lose. Englands youngest admiral desires only peace. But peace will not be found in the icy Canadian waters where a young angry nation asserts its identity & men who share a common heritage die in close & bloody action. Nor will there be a peace for those who follow the Cross of St George: for the embittered Adam mourning his lover & his ship nor for Rear-Admiral Valentine Keen who must confront both grief & responsibility. Nor will there be peace from those enemies who use this struggle between nations as an instrument of personal revenge. ...

CLAIRE RANDALL IS LEADING A DOUBLE LIFE. SHE HAS A HUSBAND IN ONE CENTURY
- & A LOVER IN ANOTHER... In 1945 Claire Randall is back
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In recent years embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers enhanced mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy & samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band & spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire including drawn & pulled thread techniques. ...

This title offers up-to-date & comprehensive coverage of cross-cultural social relations in the work setting & provides an evaluation of existing & emerging frameworks for understanding cross-cultural differences. The books international scope will be strengthened through the use of new case studies & examples taken from all regions of the world. The changes for the 2nd edition include: greater stress on emerging issues & frameworks underlying the study of culture
- for example the role of language diversity management & the concept of identity; greater emphasis on cross-cultural negotiation & intercultural team-building; more focus on the Stress & Coping Approach; & more corporate examples to stress the topicality of the subject area. The new learning features include: applying theory to practice boxes & review questions; enhanced web site with annotated web links & self- assessment exercises for students; & Power Point slides class exercises & additional case studies for lecturers.
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A personalized birth sampler complete with babys favorite cuddly critters is the perfect way to celebrate this special time. As baby grows a set of colorfully illustrated ABCs is just the thing to help with learning. Nothing brings childhood to mind quite like Mother Goose & her nursery rhymes. What fun to have these charming characters marching along in their merry parade to make up as a framed picture or a delightful bolster cushion. Youll find a fairy for girls & dragon for boys encouraging them to make a wish & follow their dreams. Imagination & wonder fill a childs room with creativity. The personalized nameplates for hanging in a childs room can also be stitched on a sweatshirt or pillow top. Finally a collection of small motifs are a perfect way to pick & choose designs for quickerprojects like cards & gift bags. All 27 designs & four alphabet charts are presented in clear black & white charts & basic cross stitch instructions are included. The palette is bright & cheerful reflecting the fun & frolic in a childs life. ...

Rules are different outside the Society. Chasing down an uncertain future Cassia makes her way to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky
- taken by the Society to his certain death
- only to find that he has escaped into the majestic but treacherous canyons. On this wild frontier are glimmers of a different life & the enthralling promise of rebellion. But even as Cassia sacrifices everything to reunite with Ky ingenious surprises from Xander may change the game once again. Narrated from both Cassia's & Ky's points of view this hotly anticipated sequel to Matched will take them both to the edge of Society where nothing is as expected & crosses & double-crosses make their path more twisted than ever... This is the sensational second book in the series & follow-up to acclaimed international bestseller Matched"."

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