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Few things get Mas more excited than gambling, so when he hears about a $500,000 win - from a novelty slot machine! - he's torn between admiration and derision. But the stakes are quickly raised when the winner, a friend of Mas's pal, G. I. Hasuike, is found stabbed to death just days later. The last thing Mas wants to do is stick his nose in someone else's business, but at G. I.'s prodding he reluctantly agrees to follow the trail of a battered snakeskin shamisen (a traditional Okinawan musical instrument) left at the scene of the crime...

Kaum haben Captain Will Laurence und sein gewaltiger Drache Temeraire ihre erste Bewährungsprobe bestanden, da erscheint eine chinesische Delegation am britischen Königshof und fordert die Rückgabe Temeraires...

In these ten absorbing series, award-winning authors Naomi Alderman and Philip Ball and guest presenters take a look at the many amazing events and characters from science's long history. Among the topics explored are feuding dinosaur hunters, jumping genes, the engine that nearly ran out of steam, the day the Earth stopped standing still, how laughing gas was discovered, the first female professional scientist in Britain, and how an eel sparked our interest in electricity.

Can you just imagine experiencing another woman for the first time? Will it be sweet? Will it be sexy? Will it be exciting? Will it be hot? All of these possibilities are explored in this sexy collection featuring the fantasy in full force. You're just a click away from all the action and all you need to do is move your mouse. You can enjoy lesbian seduction fantasies in various forms in just a few seconds!

One in three women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer - a situation that can throw even the most self-assured individual into a crisis of body, mind, and spirit. To survive - and, more than that, to thrive - we must rally all of our inner resources. In Cancer as a Turning Point, nine best-selling authors and healers, many of whom are thriving after cancer diagnoses, reframe the healing process in a positive, creative, and spiritual light.

It's a lonely life for Stan, at a new school that feels more ordeal than fresh start, and at home where he and his mother struggle to break the silence after his father's death. When he encounters fearless, clever Charlie on the local common, all of that begins to change. Charlie's curiosity is infectious, and it is Charlie who teaches Stan, for the first time, to stand on his own two feet. But will their unit of two be strong enough to endure in a world that offers these boys such different prospects?

Nandan’s got a plan to make his junior year perfect, but hooking up with his friend Dave isn’t part of it - especially because Nandan has never been into guys. Still, Nandan’s willing to give a relationship with him a shot. But the more his anxiety grows about what his sexuality means for himself, his friends, and his social life, the more he wonders whether he can just take it all back.

It’s finally time to bid farewell to gut woes and embrace a life of gut bliss. This comprehensive guide offers proven strategies and science-backed solutions that address the core of the problem, giving you the tools you need to revive yourself from within and experience true relief.

Narrow escapes and bold decisions define the life of teenager Morris Schnitzer. Fleeing from Nazi Germany before the onset of World War II, Morris ends up in the Netherlands only to watch the country be invaded by the Nazis. With his father’s warning to never set foot in a concentration camp echoing in his mind, Morris resolves to fight—and survive.

It's the middle of the pandemic and Hawaii has been virtually closed to tourists.

So when Leilani Santiago and her young sisters save a mysterious woman wearing an unusual lei fro….

23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives | Elevate Your Brand, Expand Your NetworkWelcome to 23 Journeys: A Network for Creatives, the podcast dedicated to helping photographers, videographers, and creative entrepreneurs grow their brand and build valuable connections. Hosted by Thato & Naomi Joy Dadson, this show dives into networking strategies, self-improvement tips, and expert insights to help you stand out in the creative industry.💡 What You’ll Learn:✔️ Proven strategies for networking and brand-building✔️ Insights from industry professionals and successful creatives✔️ Tips ...

Pink Meets GreenWelcome to Pink Meets Green, the podcast where Naomi and Yvonne spill the tea on their latest obsessions, share life updates from their 20s, and give you advice you never knew you needed.Yvonne, aka “Green,” is an extroverted, bubbly “jack of all trades” with seven jobs and endless side hustles, always trying something new. Naomi, “Pink,” is her introverted, creative counterpart—an artist and musician who finds peace in her quiet world with her dog, Cookie, by her side.Join Pink Meets Green—your new favourite best friend duo!

Sisters Creating Trouble is a bold, heart-centered podcast where friendship, creativity, and activism collide. Hosted by Danielle L. McDowell, a Black-bodied woman, and Naomi Tucker, a White-bodied woman, this show explores the messy, beautiful journey of building sisterhood across racial lines. Through candid conversations, personal stories, and thought-provoking discussions, we dive into anti-racism, community-building, and the creative ways we challenge the status quo.Expect laughter, unfiltered truths, and a deep commitment to troublemaking in the name of justice. Whether you're here to ...

Nate Leipciger, a thoughtful, shy eleven-year-old boy, is plunged into an incomprehensible web of ghettos, concentration and death camps during the German occupation of Poland. Demonstrating incredible strength of character as he struggles to survive, he forges a new, unbreakable bond with his father and yearns for a free future. With memories that remain etched in tragedy and pain even as he looks optimistically to the future, Nate builds a new life in Canada.

The year 1870. The onset of the Gilded Age. Times are changing, and so are the ideals centered around women, but Kat Darlington’s troubles go much deeper than the world’s inequality, and they occur closer to home.

"Man müsste schon meine kalte Leiche von dir wegzerren, um uns zu trennen." Kaum haben Trina, Liam und Fecyre im hohen Norden das Geheimnis um die Herkunft der Drachin gelüftet, muss Ashturias Königin sich ihren eigenen magischen Fähigkeiten stellen. Ihre Welt wird völlig auf den Kopf gestellt, doch Liam glaubt unerschütterlich an Trina und gibt ihr Halt. Gerade als sie endlich einige Antworten bekommen, droht alles durch eine uralte Bedrohung in Stücke gerissen zu werden. Für seine Liebe kämpft Liam nicht nur gegen Gefahren aus den eigenen Reihen.

As the Revolutionary War unfurls around her, Rebekah Stanton is abandoned by the man who once claimed to love her. Shunned by her father and forced to give up her child, she finds herself thrust into prostitution at the local boarding house.

Trauma leaves an indelible mark, impacting not only our emotional well-being but also the very structure and function of our brains. For many years, the prevailing belief was that the effects of trauma were permanent, etched into the neural pathways of our minds. However, the groundbreaking field of neuroplasticity reveals a different truth – our brains possess an extraordinary capacity for change and healing.

Earth Light is a collection of original poems that highlight the boundless peace, hope, forgiveness, and everlasting love that God provides. Based on scripture, the purpose of this book is to fill the reader's heart with God's awesome promises and glorious grace.

Navigating your twenties can be a rollercoaster—exciting, confusing, and sometimes downright overwhelming. Mind In Your 20s is your go-to podcast for all things twenty-something psychology, mental health, and the ups and downs of this pivotal decade. With a mix of fun, light-hearted conversations and deep, honest discussions, we create a safe space to explore the challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. Whether you’re figuring out friendships, careers, or just yourself, we’re here to learn, laugh, and grow together. Tune in for real talk and a little reassurance that you’re not...