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Hunting the leftover scum from a corrupt judge’s human trafficking operation, King and Slater dig up the name of a bank used to wash all the dirty money leaving Vegas in duffel bags. It brings them to an offshore tax haven - the city of Freeport on Grand Bahama. There, a narcissistic psychopath named Dylan Walcott runs an airtight financial empire, with a smorgasbord of companies under his belt.

Did you know that a whale shark’s spots are as unique as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped upside down? Or that the Megallodon’s mouth was 6 feet across? With The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce sea creatures! Learn about over 400 profiles of every shark in existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today.

We have a perennial fascination with sharks. Portrayed in the media and popular culture as killing machines, we are awed by their power and strength. But the shark is so much more—a marvel of the sea, they have evolved over 450 million years into more than 500 species, from the bioluminescent kitefin to the tiny dwarf lantern shark, the sociable lemon shark to the cow shark, which can birth up to 100 pups in one litter. Bringing balance to the ocean’s ecosystem, our planet is at serious risk when these amazing creatures are threatened.

John Long, who for decades has been on the cutting edge of shark research, weaves a thrilling story of sharks' unparalleled reign. The Secret History of Sharks showcases the global search to discover sharks' largely unknown evolution, led by Long and dozens of other extraordinary scientists.

Als die Studentin Valentina Haynes entdeckt, dass ihr Bruder bei dem gefährlichsten Kredithai in Johannesburg eine unmöglich hohe Summe Schulden hat, gibt es nur einen Weg, ihrer beider Leben zu retten: Sie muss Gabriel Louws Eigentum werden. Neun Jahre lang wird Valentina Gabriels Bedürfnisse stillen, egal wie dunkel und verkommen sie ist.

Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, so there is a lot they can teach us about survival and adaptability. For example: how do sharks, which unlike other fish are denser than water, stay afloat? They keep moving. When Jasmin Graham, an award-winning young shark scientist, started to feel that the traditional path to becoming a marine biologist was pulling her under, she remembered this important lesson: keep moving forward.

"Sharks: The Apex Predators" is a six-part series that delves into the fascinating world of sharks, exploring their evolutionary history, diverse species, unique behaviors, and critical role in marine ecosystems. From the intricacies of their hunting techniques to the significant threats they face from human activities, this series highlights both the remarkable adaptations of these apex predators and the urgent need for their conservation. Each episode provides a comprehensive look at different aspects of shark life, aiming to educate and inspire efforts to protect these vital creatures for ...

In the aftermath of a hurricane, a series of strange events plague the coastal waters off Florida. People go into the water and never return. Corpses of killer whales drift ashore, ravaged from enormous bite marks. A fishing trawler is found adrift, with a mysterious gash in its hull. Transferred to the coastal town of Merit, police officer Leonard Riker uncovers the horrible reality of an enormous thresher shark lurking off the coast. Forty feet in length, it has taken a territorial claim to the waters near the town harbor.

With its quaint villages, local restaurants serving up lobster rolls, and miles and miles of warm, sandy beaches, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is famous for being America’s carefree seaside getaway. But in August 2012, the first confirmed shark attack in almost eighty years occurred in the region. As shark sightings quickly began to increase on Cape Cod and elsewhere and large beachside billboards warning about the growing shark population became a common sight, a boogie boarder died after being attacked by a great white shark in Cape Cod’s shallow waters.

From the creators of Palace Intrigue, a new chapter in royal history begins. Crown and Controversy.William and Kate’s engagement and wedding capture the world’s attention. But as Kate enters the royal family, the pressures of royal life begin to settle in. The birth of Prince George brings new responsibilities, while Harry’s military career and personal struggles unfold.As William and Kate’s family grows, tensions rise when Harry meets Meghan. Their whirlwind romance stirs royal dynamics, setting the stage for changes within the family.A royal wedding, a new baby, and mounting ...

Freuen Sie sich auf Football – und Romantik – in dieser feurigen Trilogie von USA Today-Bestsellerautorin Leslie North. Drei heiße Footballspieler der Savannah Sharks entdecken, dass das Leben abseits des Spielfelds viel süßer ist, als sie vermutet hatten – dank der schönen, klugen und frechen Frauen, in die sie sich verlieben.

Great white, bull, and tiger sharks are some of today’s most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing—and sometimes strange—features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board!

Desde la antigua Grecia hasta el ultimo estreno en videojuegos, películas, series, anime, cómics y demás, la filosofía nos acompaña en todo momento, disfruta de esta aventura un episodio a la vez.

Big bodies. Razor-sharp teeth. Crushing jaws. Great white sharks are some of the most feared sharks. Some people say they seek out people as food. But this is a myth. Attacks on people are very rare. Some people say great whites live only in warm waters. This is a myth too! You can’t believe everything you hear! Listeners will bust more myths about these top ocean predators.

How to Sweet-Talk a Shark is a rare, candid, and entertaining glimpse into an insider's world of high-stakes negotiation - showing Richardson's successes and failures in some of the world's least friendly places. Meanwhile, listeners get frank lessons in the art of negotiation: how to prepare, how to size up your opponent, how to understand the nature of power in a standoff, how to give up only what is necessary while getting what you want, and many other strategies Richardson has mastered through at-the-table experience.

Dass Footballprofi Mason Fisher in der Vergangenheit kein glückliches Händchen in Sachen Frauen hatte, ist für ihn Grund genug, dem zarten Geschlecht abzuschwören - zumindest, was Beziehungen angeht. Bis die taffe Dreya in sein Leben tritt und seine Welt aus den Angeln hebt. Dabei ist sie so gar nicht nach seinem Geschmack. Und was noch viel schlimmer ist: Sie steht seinem Erzfeind Isaak nahe. Mason weiß, dass er von Dreya besser die Finger lassen sollte, doch will sie ihm einfach nicht aus dem Kopf gehen.

Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkelers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard sharks. Some thrill-seekers even cage dive to get face-to-face with the giant toothy jaws of great whites!

Cole McKensey befindet sich auf dem Zenit seiner Karriere. Frauen, Geld, Erfolg, der Profi Footballspieler hat alles, was er sich je gewünscht hat. Diese Tatsache ist seinem festen Vorsatz zu verdanken: Sei dir selbst der Nächste und traue niemandem. Doch Coles perfekte Welt gerät ins Wanken, als die zierliche Studentin Riley ihm vor die Motorhaube läuft und sich mit einem Schlag alles verändert.

In this remarkable, groundbreaking audiobook, a documentarian and conservationist, determined to dispel misplaced fear and correct common misconceptions, explores in-depth the secret lives of sharks - magnificent creatures who play an integral part in maintaining the health of the world’s oceans and ultimately the planet.

Studentinnenverbindung vs. Footballhotties. Corvin McLean und seine Washington White Sharks-Teamkollegen haben einen unvergesslichen Sommer im Ferienhaus ihres Coaches geplant. Doch kaum angekommen, eskaliert eine ihrer Partys. Schuld daran ist Sadie Miles. Von Anfang an ist die Literaturstudentin Corvin ein Dorn im Auge. Dass dank ihr nun Renovierungsarbeiten statt legendärer Feten anstehen, passt dem Wide Receiver gar nicht. Und dann besteht die attraktive, aber nervtötende Studentin auch noch darauf, beim Umbau mitzuhelfen.