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A collection of short stories to delight and entertain by this acclaimed author.

In this collection of classic science fiction tales you'll hear if a ship captain seeking vengeance on a space beast, out of control advertising, co-workers suggesting murder, crossing the void on the bridge of bones, and many other exciting concepts.

A lighthearted story of a little girl who had a brilliant idea to improve her ballet dancing by asking a magician for help. His magic slippers worked perfectly, but when the magic came to an unexpected end, she was left devastated and unsure of herself. Not knowing what to do, she runs back to the magic shop for more magic, now it’s up to Mr. Maples to show her what true magic really is.

Political turmoil surrounding immigration at the federal level and the inability of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform have provided an opening for state and local governments to become more active in setting their own immigration-related policies. States largely dictate the resources, institutions, and opportunities immigrants can access: who can get a driver’s license or attend a state university, what languages are spoken in schools and public offices, how law enforcement interacts with the public, and even what schools teach students about history.

This book draws from the successes of award-winning schools, teachers, students, and parents to help leaders understand how they can positively change the educational experience of Black students. When Black Students Excel offers real-life examples of outstanding elementary, middle, and high schools where teachers and school leaders have rejected policies and practices built upon deficit perceptions about the capacity of Black students.

Iago is an accomplished young Operator, harvesting corn in the name of the Collective – a hi-tech orphanage thousands of miles from civilization. After a chance encounter with Javier and Kraken – a pair of wayward boys who have escaped a brutal prison known as the Village – Iago is beginning to question his reality. Now, he must survive the cruelties of the Protocol, and discover the terrible secrets of the Collective: a long-dead trillionaire with a grim warning, a super-mind that controls fate, and a plague that kills only men.

When down-on-his-luck busker Evan takes to the streets of Bath during the Christmas market, he hopes his music will earn him enough for a warm meal and bed for the night. But after a violent robbery leaves him broken and destitute, Evan unwittingly awakens an ancient evil that demands blood sacrifice in return for vengeance.

Humorous Tales with delightful twists!

So much effort in our early lives is spent aimed towards university, but upon arrival, we are left to fend for ourselves. While this is partly the beauty of university, there are many useful tips, tricks and guidance that the author and their cohort have prepared to help you get the most out of these precious (and expensive!) years. The author started as an underachiever at school, entering university only through sheer luck. Despite initial doubts from teachers and admissions staff, the freedom at university fostered significant personal growth, reflected throughout this book's chapters.

Sarah Pickaro is a blind, fourteen-year-old girl who lives in a small village with her dad, and all she wants is to be able to tell the boy she fancies how she feels about him. But when her village is suddenly attacked by murderous creatures from another world, and Sarah discovers that time has passed, her village is destroyed and deserted, and she herself is not entirely human anymore, will she ever be able to have a normal life again?

This historical fiction follows Ayana Kenes, a peasant girl from Kazakhstan in the Soviet Union, who has unexpectedly risen to the top of the Soviet Space program. It is the dawn of the Space Race in 1957 and the Russians are in a race with the Americans. Ayana is tasked with helping to rush Laika, to become the first dog to orbit the Earth. But Ayana is distracted by a quirky, artistic lab technician, Nikolai Yinski, and his affection for Laika and the other dogs in the program.

A híres Hosszú Puska, akit az indiánok Vadölőnek is neveznek, a Nagy Indiánkönyv harmadik részében a Nyomkereső nevet viseli. A delavár indiánok neveltje, Csingacsguk, a Nagy Kígyó elválaszthatatlan társa. Ezúttal egy fiatal leányt kalauzol a végtelen amerikai őserdőkön át, aki apjához igyekszik Oswego erődjébe. Útjuk kalandokkal teljes. Ellenséges indián csapatok elől menekülnek, csak Nyomkereső és társai ügyessége, tapasztalata menti meg életüket.

Vanessa is a vampire, and as she grows older, she is finding it more and more difficult to hide that fact from the mortals among whom she lives. She's ecstatic when her parents offer her the opportunity to attend a school entirely for monsters—not just for vampires, but for werewolves, mummies, zombies, witches and wizards, and so many more.

Amid pirates, godfathers, and forbidden love, vows of revenge are made in the unforgiving world of ancient Rome. Aelia Sabina, a patrician’s daughter, and Martino Lucianus Drusus- a simple plebe rise like phoenixes from the ashes of their lives. Aelia’s abusive husband vows to finally destroy this plebe in Rome’s court where patricians rule and plebeians grovel. But will Lucianus grovel? Don’t count on it.

Sumérgete en un intrigante relato de misterio y fantasía urbana con la ópera prima de J. F. Rhodehouse. Bajo la Superficie de las Apariencias: Cuando el Mal nos Acecha. Desde las primeras páginas, serás arrastrado por una original trama que te mantendrá pegado al relato de principio a fin, incapaz de soltarlo. Cuando George y Montana se mudan a su nuevo piso, están lejos de imaginar el oscuro secreto que se esconde muy cerca de ellos. La enigmática figura de un vecino que los observa en silencio es el detonante de una historia que nadie ha imaginado antes.

El silencio del parque es un relato fantástico, emotivo y con un final sorprendente que te conmoverá. Explora las emociones humanas a través del misterio que se oculta en un parque en el corazón de la ciudad. Sumérgete en esta historia donde lo fantástico se entrelaza con lo cotidiano. Susan, una mujer marcada por la tragedia familiar, se encuentra en un momento crucial de su vida tras la reciente pérdida de su hermana Helen. Mientras intenta superar su dolor, encuentra consuelo en su perro Neo y en sus paseos por un parque cercano de su nuevo hogar.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a tool we control—it’s a force quietly taking control of us. From influencing your thoughts and decisions to redefining humanity itself, AI’s dark side is more pervasive and dangerous than you’ve been led to believe. This book pulls back the curtain on the hidden threats and ethical dilemmas of the AI revolution—and reveals why you can’t afford to ignore them.

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Ein Auftragnehmer, der außerirdisches Bergungsgut im Tausch gegen Kredite finden soll. Für einen Ex-Schmuggler wie Cole gibt es einen Haken: Er darf nicht gegen die Bewährungsauflagen verstoßen. Das bedeutet, sich an die Vorschriften zu halten. Bergungsgut finden, abliefern, bezahlt werden. Doch alles ändert sich, als er bei einem Bergungseinsatz in einem bisher unbekannten Sektor landet. Dort findet er das Material, das er bergen soll, und noch etwas anderes...

Die Inhalte dieser Hörspiele stammen aus der Zeit der Kämpfe zwischen den Franzosen und den Engländern um 1750-1760. James Fenimore Cooper hat in seinen Lederstrumpf-Romanen die Rolle der beiden Kolonialmächte ebenso genau geschildert wie die Bräuche und Eigenarten der verschiedenen Indianerstämme. Die Mohikaner, Delawaren und Tuscaroras sind exakt beschrieben und werden in diesen Hörspielen lebendig dargestellt.