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Meet Hettie Bagshot, a long-haired tabby cat whose whiskers twitch at the first sign of a mystery, and her best friend, Tilly Jenkins. Together, they run the No. 2 Feline Detective Agency, and nothing will stop them from untangling each brain-teasing case that comes their way. In scorching temperatures, Hettie Bagshot and her sidekick, Tilly, set out on a road trip to catch a killer cat amid a sea of entertainers. As Psycho Derek's bus lurches from one venue to the next, the killer strikes again.

Every family has a secret… When Rachel Porter’s estranged mother dies, she returns to her family home filled with dread about having to face her past, and the people who populated it. Little does she know that there are dead bodies waiting to be discovered, and a lifetime of secrets are...

In December of 1982, when Tom Ross was 13 years old, he took a week-long vacation to Mammoth Lakes in California with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. Almost from the moment they arrived at their condo, they experienced a near-constant barrage of bizarre phenomena that escalated over their stay, and seemed to follow them after they left.

To save her family, Mairey Faelyn must give herself in marriage to her sworn enemy, the powerful and ruthless Lord Rushford. Already a wealthy man, Rushford seeks a treasure that only Mairey can reveal, for she knows the family secret that leads to a hidden fortune. Now Mairey must decide whether to protect her vow of silence or enlighten her husband, who is beginning to feel more like her true love than her adversary.

In Hope for the Holler, a seasoned foster parent, Appalachia advocate, and social services professional takes listeners on a no-nonsense, insider’s journey through the foster care crisis in West Virginia. This is a book born of heartbreak, honesty, and hope. From funeral homes and pharmacies to family courtrooms and kitchen tables, the realities of the foster care system come to life—messy, broken, and urgent. What sets this book apart is its raw authenticity and unflinching voice: equal parts social commentary, investigative journalism, and policy proposal.

A typical Mormon family: two parents, two kids. Mother and father love each other deeply. Enough that they’ve committed to stay together for eternity. A son on the brink of priesthood initiation. A daughter preparing for official membership; a covenant decision. Like any typical family anywhere, trouble brews beneath the surface. The marriage strains at the ties that bind. The boy quails beneath a looming threat. The girl despairs that she will ever qualify.

Auch diesmal hängen scheinbar unterschiedliche Fälle miteinander zusammen und Corinna Dupont weiß geschickt, sie zu entwirren. Kommissar David Schmelzer hat nicht nur mit einem brutalen Mord zu tun, sondern erlebt auch privat einige Turbulenzen. Zu guter Letzt treibt Corinnas Ex-Chef Hannes Jochimsen weiter sein Unwesen. Veilchenpastillen-kauend wird er mit einem Fall aus seiner Vergangenheit konfrontiert und scheint, mal wieder Grenzen zu überschreiten.

An empowering and compassionate self-help book exploring the challenges we face with food, body image and striving to be the perfect size in today’s society. This guide offers the solution for serial dieters and emotional eaters to finally heal their relationship with food and with themselves. Jenny McDonald, also known as The Food Freedom Fairy®, draws inspiration not only from her personal journey but also from her extensive eighteen-year career as a weight loss coach.

‘ Addictive. A first-class page-turner. ’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange, she feels shivers ripple down her spine. And the sense of unease only increases when she meets her new...

Sons and Lovers is widely considered by critics and readers alike as D.H. Lawrence’s masterpiece and a classic interpretation of the Oedipal complex. Surely one of the greatest autobiographical novels ever written, it tells the story of Paul Morel, a sensitive artist with a far stronger attachment to his mother than his working-class, alcoholic father. Searching for love and human connection, Paul is torn between two very different women, but neither of them measures up to his mother.

The story of Jenny Weaver's life is a testimony of God's power to set captives free. It is not a life anyone should live, but you may know and love someone caught up in the details that describe Jenny's experiences. She was trapped in just about everything our culture has to offer, but it began with her own personal issues.

Beim BND stehen große Veränderungen an: Eine neue Spezialeinheit für weltweite Einsätze wird gegründet, und Anna übernimmt die Leitung. Ihr erster Auftrag führt sie in die Sahel-Zone, wo eine Putschregierung im Niger die Region ins Chaos stürzt. Für Deutschland steht viel auf dem Spiel, denn ein wichtiger Bundeswehr-Stützpunkt droht verloren zu gehen. Gemeinsam mit dem neuen Team-Mitglied Nelly reist Anna nach Niamey, um Geheimverhandlungen mit dem neuen Regime zu begleiten und nach Wegen für eine Übereinkunft zu suchen.

Eilean Eadar - eine karge, windgepeitschte Insel, auf der in einer eisigen Nacht vor über hundert Jahren drei Leuchtturmwärter spurlos verschwanden. Als ein junger Mann tot am Fuße des Inselleuchtturms gefunden wird, sollen zwei Polizisten aus Glasgow den rätselhaften Fall untersuchen. Doch kaum auf der Insel angekommen, stoßen die ehrgeizige Georgina und ihr älterer Kollege Richie auf eine Mauer des Schweigens. Was haben die eigenwilligen Bewohner zu verbergen?

Hester Prynne has been marked as an outcast from the society of colonial Boston for the sin of bearing a child out of wedlock. Her punishment? When she is released from jail, she must endure public shaming at the pillory with her baby. And then—worse yet—she is forced to spend the rest of her life wearing a red letter “A” on her breast, to mark her as an Adulterer. Although compelled by the puritanical town fathers to wear the scarlet letter, Hester refuses to name the baby’s father.

Jana Brinkhorst, die Kriminalhauptkommissarin, und ihr Team sind die Ersten am Tatort und machen eine schauderliche Entdeckung. Die Leiche ist in ein Rotkäppchen-Kostüm gehüllt und wurde sorgsam wie aus dem Märchen inszeniert. In einem Korb, der neben dem Opfer liegt, befindet sich eine rätselhafte Botschaft des Mörders. Kaum haben die Ermittlungen begonnen, geschieht das, was die Polizisten eigentlich zu vermeiden versuchen: Eine zweite Leiche wird entdeckt. Dieses Mal ist die Tote als Hexe aus dem Märchen "Hänsel und Gretel" verkleidet.

Markus Lewin, ein Gerichtsvollzieher, begeht Selbstmord. Chefarzt Professor Hugo Mallen springt vom Dach des Dortmunder Klinikums. Während Lewins Witwe auf eigene Faust den Hintergründen des Todes ihres Mannes nachgeht, beauftragt Theresa Mallen Corinna Dupont - eine desillusionierte ehemalige Polizistin mit messerscharfem Verstand -, die Wahrheit über den Tod ihres Mannes herauszufinden. Die Spuren führen durch die dunklen Quartiere des Ruhrgebiets, hinein in die Machenschaften eines Kinderhändler-Rings, bis hin zu Verstrickungen auf höchster Ebene.

Schon lange träumt Sarah von einer Reise nach New York, nur sie und ihre Gitarre. Allerdings muss sie mit dem besten Freund ihres Bruders reisen, der sie schon als Kind geärgert hat. Am Flughafen trifft sie Johnny nach Jahren wieder und stellt fest: Er ist heiß, musikalisch und die personifizierte Bindungsphobie.

Charlie Kittredge can't seem to break out of the writer's block that is threatening his career as a best-selling novelist and his loving relationship with girlfriend Margaret. Gwendolyn, Margaret's mother, can't seem to help behaving outrageously and offending others in her quest to remain forever young. And good friend Sunny can't seem to stop the downward spiral of boyfriend, job, and money problems that plague her along with memories of an abusive father and a secret crush on Charlie.

The Faceless Villain: Volume One is the first in a three volume series that explores the most mysterious and disturbing unsolved murders of the 20th century. This volume is comprised of the years 1900 through 1959 and includes all of the best known cases of the period as well as many more lesser known murders, all presented in a compelling chronological narrative that takes the reader on a grisly journey through the blood-soaked avenues of early 20th century crime.

Red Light Therapy isn’t just a fleeting trend; it’s a scientifically validated approach that can fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. With this guide, you'll learn how to harness its potential safely and effectively, regardless of your technical expertise.