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The Adventures of Enrique in Panama is a comprehensible input reader, easy and fun novel. This is an easy reader for English students Level B1/B2. Easy-reader of a fictional story based on a native legend. The author uses English-Spanish cognates and simple grammar, also the most frequent words in English. Not only that, but it contains footnotes and a glossary at the end of the book with all the words used.It is an adventure story that will take the readers to the beautiful scenery in Panama when an exchange student from an International School in Spain goes to Panama and learns about his family's historical past and its connection to the legend of a beautifully shaped mountain named "La India Dormida", which attracts many visitors to the valley. It is a delightful story, presented with creative and authentic illustrations by Panamanian artists. The character lived his adventure in "El Valle de Antón", an extinct volcano with a unique climate that hosts a calm and friendly village. Enrique is an upper school student who lives in the historical agricultural region of Andalusia, Spain. He attends an international school and works at his family's sunflower field business after school and on the weekends. He likes soccer and outdoor activities. Luckily for him, in his junior year, he had the opportunity to be part of a cultural exchange-travel program to go across the Atlantic Ocean to Panama. His best friend Beto joins him. They stay with two different host families. Enrique's host family lives and owns a hostal in "El Valle", and they have a daughter named Lily, who meets him at the airport in her Uber. There was an immediate connection between Lily and Enrique, which develops a friendship that continues beyond the legend of the mountain into the preservation of the trail. "La India Dormida" legendary trail and water springs offer Enrique an enchanted experience.Specifications: ¿ Level B1/B2 CEFR ¿Intermediate Level 5-6 IELTS ¿High-frequency words plus many cognates ¿total unique word count: 1702 ¿59 pages of text ¿written mostly in the present tense ¿setting: PanamaThis is the English language and color version.See what students and their teachers in Panama at a bilingual International School are saying:"Dear Teacher Nayka, we are delighted that you have taken the initiative to write a book that encompasses all aspects of Panama and our culture. I have shared this book with a group of my HS students, and it has left a lasting impression on all of us. Your book offers a view of Panama, shedding light on its history in a way that is both informative and engaging. Personally, I deeply appreciate how your book delves into the historical and cultural facets of Panama. It not only celebrates the richness of our culture by presenting various captivating stories and legends but also addresses subjects such as business and our currency, the Balboa. Your book is a wonderful contribution that allows us to better understand and appreciate the diverse tapestry of Panama's heritage. Thank you! Sincerely, Teacher J."See what students in Panama are saying:Dear Teacher Nayka, ¡Hola from Panama! We wanted to share that we think your books are super cool! Really intriguing and fun to read. In your book, the way you describe Panama City is so vivid! It's like we can actually see the places you talk about. And when you talk about the legends of the India Dormida, it's like listening to a spooky campfire story - awesome! We also appreciate how your book shows the different perspectives and experiences of students around the world. It helps us learn more about how other cultures see our country. Plus, your book also talks about nature walks, which is fascinating to us. We like the outdoors. We really enjoyed reading it, and it helps us improve our English. Keep writing, gracias"

Lily, a dedicated animal shelter worker, spends her days finding forever homes for furry friends. Little does she know that her routine will be turned topsy turvy when her boyfriend is found dead and his dog brought to the shelter.With both her human and canine pack, Lily sniffs out a trail of clues that lead her to the truth. She'll scratch past the surface, digging until the motive is uncovered.Will Lily be able to untangle the web of deception and collar the cunning culprit before it's too late? Join her on this pawsitively delightful adventure filled with humor, heart, and the irresistible charm of her dogs, Boone and Crockett. "Clues From The Canines" is a cozy mystery that will have you laughing, gasping, and falling in love with both the two-legged and four-legged characters. Prepare for a purr-fectly delightful whodunit that will keep you guessing until the last tail-wagging twist!

A shy and lonely girl tries to cope with the daily bullying at her school. At her wits end, she's too skinny to fight back with any results and spends her days reading about vampires, fantasizing about an alternative life. But when a Goth woman enters the restaurant where she works, she is immediately taken under her wing...the woman is a vampire and eager to show the girl the ropes.

Set in current times, in the 'Heart of England', the story tracks the journey of an elderly man as he seeks to rediscover a friendship fromthe days of his childhood.It leads to the two friends rekindling their friendship and going on to combine their unique skills to help others locate missing loved ones. The small team of veteran investigators embark on their first case, one that leads them on a rollercoaster Of emotions and unexpected twists and into the dark and complex world far more challenging than they had initially envisioned.A triumph in storytelling, blending friendship, adventure and mystery in a masterful way.

"Le Chevalier de Maison-Rouge" est un roman historique écrit par Alexandre Dumas père. L'histoire se déroule pendant la Révolution française et suit les aventures du Chevalier de Maison-Rouge, un royaliste passionné, et de ses alliés qui luttent pour renverser le régime républicain. Le roman est connu pour ses intrigues politiques, ses rebondissements dramatiques et ses personnages mémorables. Il offre également un regard intéressant sur la période turbulente de la Révolution française à travers le style narratif captivant de Dumas.

La resplandeciente y brillante sociedad de la regencia de Montserrat, una isla caribeña, existe solo gracias al miserable trabajo de algunos. Esta injusticia es aceptada por la Srta. Emmeline Durrant, que llega a la isla desde Boston para acompañar a la Sra. Thornton, porque por estar sola en este mundo, es una oportunidad que no puede dejar pasar. Aun así, su bienvenida es menos que sincera, y los secretos emergen de cada rincón sombrío mientras asume su nuevo puesto en la plantación de Rose Hill. Especialmente, y en todas partes, sospechan de intenciones y actos oscuros de parte del vecino terrateniente Lord Cresswell, a quien la patrona de Emmeline desprecia con terrible odio: es un hombre cuyas facciones son sombrías y tenebrosas, tal como afirma la Sra. Thornton. El brillo del sol sobre las cañas de azúcar, enmascara el miedo insidioso de las personas que trabajan a la fuerza en los campos, así como su resentimiento y descontento. La inquietud por la religión oscura y las maldiciones, acechan incluso en los lujosos salones donde la sociedad de Montserrat se reúne y socializa.

New York City is a violent place. When an out-of-town woman is kidnapped and brutally murdered in what seems like an isolated attack, the story quickly disappears off the front pages of local newspapers. A few days later, nobody remembers the poor victim. Except for John Levy.John is an aspiring author, and for the past few years, he's been trying to finish his debut novel about a serial killer, Luca, whose quest is to become Lucifer himself. Luca believes that twelve demons possess the bodies of ordinary people and, by collecting them all, he can ascend to the throne of the fallen angel.To John's horror, he finds a connection between the story of the fictional Luca and the actual murders in the City That Never Sleeps. And if the woman whose picture John saw on the news is the same as in his manuscript, the actual killer is just getting started.Too terrified and confused to go to the police, John hires a private investigator, Alexandra (Alex) Watts. Together, they race to stop the killer before he strikes again and before John or the entire world around him descends into the abyss.

People change, but some feelings last forever.Renna is accused of hiring a hitman to kill Tony Defoe, a notorious mobster. To prove her innocence, she must emerge from hiding and team up with her former lover, Hunter, who is well-known in the world of computer hacking. As she returns to this perilous world she had hoped to leave behind, she discovers some unsettling truths lurking in the depths of the dark web.Will she be able to uncover the identity of the person who framed her, or will she find that her true enemy is someone much closer to home?

The theatre is packed, the popcorn is still warm and severely overpriced, and the curtains are about to open for the first time. Horror fans have gathered for the annual FearFest convention, and this year, despite the myriad reboots and remakes, an anxious buzz permeates the theatre.It is the premiere of Larry 3D (or Larry 3-SQUEEE, thanks to the assholes behind its marketing campaign). Based upon true events (no, seriously!), the film recreates the rise, demise, and reanimation of Larry 'Pigface' Travers - a remarkable performance by Willem Dafoe which critics are already calling, "Unhinged!" and, "Truly awful!".But when the film starts rolling, the terror becomes all too real. Somehow, Pigface has passed through the dimensions, escaped the movie and landed himself slap-bang in the middle of reality. And now he has a theatre filled with horny teenagers to butcher. Magically pursuing a group of survivors in and out of classic horror films - Psycho, Dawn of the Dead, Suspiria, and an accidental stop-off in Labyrinth (where a battle with Jareth's crotch almost sends him back to the grave) - Pigface targets his highest body-count to date.Only one man can stop him.And that man is Willem Dafoe

Four romance novellas set in the Philippines, each with an unforgettable hero who will capture your heart...and never let go.A twisted guardian angel. A daredevil racing king. A shadow assassin. An irresistible visionary.The Four Love StoriesANGEL (Aug 2023)He was her twisted guardian angel-someone she only ever saw in the shadows. In the face of a deadly turf war, could she make him stay in the light...or will he disappear into the darkness forever?HEART CHAINED (Sep 2023)They have the perfect friendship-but their hearts refuse to let each other go. After a night of revelations, will they be brave enough to admit the true ties that bound them...or will they forever be doomed to run in chains?SHADOW & LIGHT (Sep 2023)She was like the sun, on a day without clouds-he was only a shadow, steeped in a legacy of secrets. With time running out, could he tell her the truth about his heritage...or will he remain hidden in his blood-drenched past?THE LAST DIVIDE (Nov 2023)Rivals, competitors, training partners-never friends. Brought together after 15 years by a passion that could put a raging storm to shame, will they finally reach out for a love long since hidden...or will the walls of the past keep them apart?Suggested for mature readers 18+ Available in discreet paperback, hardback, and special edition hardcover editions as This Love of Ours (January 2024).

In a small town filled with dark secrets, one man must confront his past to solve his father's murder. It's the Winter of '96 and Connor Pierce is forced to leave behind his failing marriage in the tropics to confront the demons of his past in his hometown. Turned into a small town amateur sleuth, Connor faces sexual betrayals, buried secrets, and a legacy of philandering. The stakes couldn't be higher as he delves into the twisted details of Dixon Pierce's last moments, and realizes that his father's death was no accident. With small town law enforcement dismissing his claims, Connor is left to solve the case with only the help of the friends he abandoned years ago. But when a sniper takes aim at him, Connor must fight to stay alive long enough to unmask the killer and bring justice to his family. Murder of the Prodigal Father is the first book in the Connor Pierce private investigator mystery suspense series. Astute and engaging, this is a psychological insightful murder mystery for fans of Raymond Chandler and John D. McDonald. If you like amateur sleuths, domestic malice, honest characters and surprising twists, then you'll love Mark Wm Smith's page-turning mystery. Astute and engaging, Murder of Prodigal Father is a psychological insightful murder mystery for fans of Raymond Chandler and John D. McDonald.

El Londres victoriano muestra poca misericordia, cuando por divorcio deja a Anne Kinelly en la indigencia siendo abandonada por su esposo. Anne logra evitar su futuro sombrío gracias a las acciones misericordiosas de su abogado, que por golpe de suerte, encuentra una casa olvidada y dejada en sucesión por las generaciones anteriores. Los desolados páramos de Yorkshire serán su hogar mientras intenta revivir una casa abandonada, donde el viento susurra en los alféizares de las ventanas.En poco tiempo, Anne descubre que las advertencias que le hacen los vecinos pueden ser más que supersticiones. Anne, a medida que se le revela la historia brutal de la casa y de su fundador Richard Hawke, descubre que pueden haber más entidades en la casa que solo ella y su doncella.

Rookie, Jake Cornell didn't know what to expect when he arrived for work as a new recruit in his home town police station, but he was excited. Afer all, how hard could it be, he lived in a quiet town, didn't he...?When the local Magistrates' Court kept releasing violent, recidivist offenders back into the community, instead of jailing them, someone in the the south-east Australian town took it upon themselves to serve up a more suitable punishment - death.This whodunnit mystery is a story of ambition gone wrong, when the newly arrived rookie naively conducts his own inquiries into the vigilante-style murder of these recently released offenders.But his discoveries not only cause him to question his decision to become a cop, they could cost the inexperienced rookie his life.

David Evans a dominant violent, ruthless and arrogant gangster has acquired his wealth by illegal drug trafficking. A killer without remorse. The success of his expanding criminal empire is dependent on imposing fear with swift and harsh punishment for betrayal. Few witnesses are prepared to cooperate with police. Those who do 'disappear' and are murdered.The number of unsolved drug related murders increases. A dedicated police team of detectives is established to investigate Evans and his associates. He takes pleasure in mocking police efforts. It becomes evident he is receiving inside information from an unknown police source.Three people are kidnapped. The location of their incarceration is not know. Intelligence states Evans has ordered they be murdered. In a race against time, and under the strictest secrecy without the knowledge of the police team, MI5 is tasked to infiltrate the organisation to save the three individuals and to gain evidence against Evans and his associates.

The memories of her deceased husband haunted Elaine, driving her to make a life-changing decision. She resolved to leave her old life behind, embark on a new journey, and reopen her grandmother's bakery in New Jersey. Little did she know that this decision would lead her to an extraordinary discovery that would forever change her life.While exploring the bakery, Elaine stumbled upon a peculiar hot pink telephone hanging on the wall. This seemingly ordinary phone held a secret that only one person knew - a colorful character named Gail. As Elaine delved deeper into the mysteries surrounding the phone, she soon discovered that it possessed a magical power to reach into the realm where the lines between life and death blurred.Is the phone cursed or magical? Could she really be reunited with her true love, her deceased husband? Does it have the ability to reach beyond the grave?This enchanting tale will leave you on the edge of your seat, questioning the existence of magic and the power of love.

Discover the power of Yasmin, a brain-computer separated from her body prior to birth. With a superior intellect, she embarks on a mission to save the world from the impending climate change catastrophe. But when she infiltrates the minds of powerful political decision makers in Washington D.C., Yasmin must confront the ethical implications of her actions and decide where her allegiance lies. Follow her thrilling journey as she teams up with John Hawkins, the brilliant neuroscientist who invented her, and Barbara Steinwill, a dogged reporter. As they navigate uncharted territories, Yasmin, John, and Barbara explore what it means to be human, to experience love, and to have a sense of morality. If you were captivated by the thought-provoking exploration of AI in "Ex Machina" or the suspenseful plot of the "Wake-Watch-Wonder" trilogy, then you'll love this electrifying story. "This is a story about love, rise of intelligent technologies, and an unlikely leader of a global change. Tale told with great optimism and humanity, by an intelligent and deeply caring person." Nelly Litvak - mathematician and author. "I was immediately engaged as the story unfolded the capabilities of non-artificial intelligence tools (NAITs) developed from an isolated human brain, and the practical and ethical issues they produced." John Rostas - neuroscientist. "A gripping, moving story totally relevant to bringing artificial intelligence to life as we know it." Wayne A. Lobb - computer scientist. "A captivating book that follows the creation of a non-AI: an aborted fetus's brain trained as a problem-solving computer in a climate-change threatened world. Amidst this backdrop a brilliant scientist discovers unexpected love." Dan Zachary - physicist, environmental scientist and author.

Genealogy and a treasure hunt can lead to... murder. The day had darkened, and when two children at the library hide under a table during a storm, they overhear something more ominous than the rumbling outside. Strangers talking about stealing treasure.What, exactly, had the children heard?Soon, people are murdered, and the connections start to become more defined between a centuries-old secret kept by a former slave and the killings happening today. But what was that secret and what are the connections between the people who were attacked?Sidney Lake knows he can help. Intrigued by research, he and Tillie James are the perfect pair to look into Lowcountry family connections and try to put the pieces of this puzzle together.But the clock is ticking and this is no simple puzzle. More people will die if they don't find answers soon. Sidney and Tillie quickly discover that family is complicated, and some connections are more dangerous than others.

Marie ist voller Vorfreude auf den Sommer - und mit gutem Grund! Ihre beste Freundin Liz hat endlich ein eigenes Pferd, der Club plant eine Fördergruppe unter der Leitung einer ehemaligen Grand-Prix Reiterin und das Leben könnte nicht schöner sein. Doch plötzlich durchkreuzt ein geheimnisvoller Fund auf dem Dachboden all ihre Pläne und Hoffnungen.Unter einer alten Diele entdeckt Marie ein vergessenes Tagebuch, das sie in eine fesselnde Mission stürzt. Wer war der Besitzer dieses Tagebuchs? Welches düstere Geheimnis birgt es? Nun nimmt der Sommer eine unerwartete Wendung: Sie ist besessen davon herauszufinden, wem das Tagebuch gehörte. Doch was sie dabei entdeckt, übertrifft ihre kühnsten Vorstellungen. Ein mysteriöser Vermisstenfall und ein eiskalter Mord bringen sie an ihre Grenzen.In "Verschwiegen" erwarten euch nicht nur Freundschaft, sondern auch eine dunkle Geschichte aus der Vergangenheit. Taucht ein in eine Welt voller Geheimnisse, Intrigen und packender Wendungen. Lasst euch von dieser mitreißenden Geschichte mitreißen und seid gespannt auf das, was der Reitclub Cavallio noch alles zu bieten hat.

Jane Smith is running out of time . . .Her repeat client, Rob Jacobson, is the unluckiest of the lucky. No sooner is he accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons than a second family is gunned down.He says he's being set up - again. Despite the odds, Jane believes him.Now she must mount the most complex investigation of her career. But she's facing her own battle too. A terminal medical condition.The defence may never rest. ___________________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged.' STEVE BERRY'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN