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Two children take in a poor, hungry child one Christmas Eve and, to their delight, the child bestows upon them the most wonderful of gifts: a magnificent, magical tree.

With their mother ill on Christmas, her children decide to put on a show. With the help of their nurse, they give their mom a darling Christmas gift that she will never forget.

Scary Stories for Kids presents two classic chillers certain to spark the imaginations of boys and ghouls everywhere. "Staley Fleming's Hallucination" tells the story of a murderer and the ghostly image of the victim's loyal dog that seeks unspeakable revenge. "The Bottle Imp" recounts the story of Keawe, a young Hawaiian who comes into possession of a bottle that grants his every wish, but at a cost that may be higher than he wants to pay.

Set amidst the islands of Hawaii, "The Bottle Imp" tells the tale of Keawe, a young man who comes into possession of a bottle containing a shadowy creature that grants his every wish. Of course, nothing is free, as Keawe soon discovers. He learns that he must get rid of the bottle or suffer a terrible fate. But getting rid of the bottle is not as easy at it would seem.

Midnight Shadows features two classics of horror and the supernatural. "Young Goodman Brown" is the chilling story of a young Puritan man who finds himself drawn into a world of witchcraft and unspeakable black magic. "The Ash Tree" is the tale of Sir Richard, who encounters an ancient tree that harbors a dark and grotesque secret.

A novel to warm the heart, tickle the tastebuds and take you on the journey of a lifetime. Addy Mayford has always struggled with her identity. Brought up in a household of stories, food and faith by her Irish mother and Pakistani Nana, she feels constantly torn between the two sides of her upbringing. Since the death of her father, she's found contentment cooking delicious recipes from his home city of Lahore, despite the protestations of her mother that being a chef is no career for a young woman.

On the outskirts of the Milky Way, floating slowly through space, there hangs a planet unlike any other. It has oceans, deserts, jungles and mountains. It has life that swims, life that soars and life that swings through the trees. It is a place of dazzling variety and infinite wonder - and it's the only world we've got. Climate change is happening, now. But it's not too late to change the story. Meet the humans, from around the world, who are fighting to save our planet. This is your call to arms.

As part of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Major Ryan “Fang” Haverty flies like the enemy to teach Allied pilots how not to die. The glittering excess of the Strip can’t compare to the glowing jet engines of his F-16. But a sexy, redheaded waitress in seamed stockings? Now she gets his blood pumping.

This work, a book of part fiction and part nonfiction, argues persuasively of a profoundly important, if controversial, message of hope for the entire world. The writing of this book was inspired and carefully written down after the writers continuously unfolding experiences of perceiving clear, and mysterious schizophrenia revealed thoughts, that he argues don't actually originate from his own mind.

Ein origineller, rasanter Debütroman einer aufregenden neuen Stimme. Damani kämpft. Jeden Tag kümmert sie sich um ihre Mutter, fährt die ältere Dame Mrs. Patrice zum Bingospielen, während sie immer weniger durch die Fahrdienst-App verdient. Die Rechnungen stapeln sich, ihre Wut auf die Welt wächst. Bis eines Tages Jolene in ihrem Wagen sitzt. Sie scheint die perfekte Freundin zu sein - aufmerksam, attraktiv, eine Verbündete. Vielleicht kann Damani über das hinwegsehen, was sie zurückhält: Noch nie hat sie eine Frau mit Geld gedatet, geschweige denn eine weiße Frau mit Geld.

Successful Marin County, CA financier Andy Barlow is training in the cold San Francisco Bay for a competitive open water swim. Unexpectedly, his support boat runs him over midstroke, killing the swimmer instantaneously. Consumed with grief and anger, Andy’s college-aged son Harrison, returns from London to probe what really happened. Although the local sheriff’s office calls the tragedy an accident, Harrison refuses to believe their findings. He reaches out to amateur sleuth Trisha Carson to hunt down the real killer.

¿Tomarías una poción de amor para encontrar a tu amor verdadero? Emily Collins es una chica dulce, alegre y romántica con una lista de fracasos amorosos larguísima. Aun así, como la eterna optimista que es, seguía confiando en el amor, hasta que su última relación acaba de la forma más extravagante y dejándole una huella difícil de olvidar. Sus amigos Bobby y Godfrey deciden entonces darle un empujoncito, retándola a tomar un conjuro de amor que promete revelarle mediante señales a su amor verdadero.

Unlock the door to deeper spiritual connection and serenity with "Daily Spiritual Growth Affirmations: Deepen Your Connection with God and Find Inner Peace." This book offers a powerful collection of daily affirmations to help you align your heart and mind with God's eternal wisdom and love. Each affirmation is a beacon of light, guiding you through life's complexities and leading you toward peace and spiritual growth. Start each day with positivity and spiritual renewal. These affirmations help cultivate gratitude, embrace forgiveness, and deepen trust in God.

She never imagined her quiet life as an ER nurse in Grey Falls would be shattered by the revelation that she’s a born werewolf, one whose late transformation on her twenty-fifth birthday marks her as a leader destined for more than she ever wanted. Awakening with no memory of the night before, she’s thrust into a hidden world of ancient packs, supernatural enemies, and dangerous secrets that have been kept from her since birth.

Hole dir heute dein Exemplar von „Hunde Silvester—Sofortlösungen“ und mach deinen Hund zum entspanntesten Begleiter an Silvester! Ich hoffe, die Silvesternacht mit deinem Hund wird etwas ruhiger und dass du wertvolle Tipps finden konntest. Viel Spaß bei den Vorbereitungen für das hoffentlich, wahrscheinlich ruhigste Silvester aller Zeiten!

"Verbringe den Sommer mit mir in L.A. und du bekommst drei Millionen Dollar. ". Alles nur Geschäft, bis ich mich in den Milliardär verliebe, seine Ex auftaucht und meine Tage ausbleiben …. Das ist das extravagante Angebot, das mir der ausgesprochen gutaussehende Milliardär Declan macht, nachdem ich ihm versehentlich Champagner über seine Hose geschüttet habe. Doch ich zögere es anzunehmen. Ich habe Angst das Sorgerecht für meine Tochter, Penny, zu verlieren, der ich mit meinem Job als Kellnerin bei hochkarätigen Veranstaltungen, ein besseres Leben bieten möchte.

Emilia Moretti, jeune danseuse étoile de dix-sept ans, n’en peut plus d’être l’éternelle seconde. Et elle va prouver au monde entier qu’elle est la meilleure. Elle est bien décidée à décrocher la première place dans le prochain spectacle de l’École des Arts de la Scène. Dans le regard de ses parents biologiques. Et dans le cœur de celui qu’elle aime. Elle répète sans relâche. Elle va réussir, elle le sait. Sa vie entière va changer. Mais rien ne se passe comme prévu et elle doit se rendre à l’évidence : ce n’est pas toujours facile d’être la meilleure.

At age 30, Maya Golden was living a charmed life. She was an award-winning sports reporter, a loyal wife, and a new mom. Privately, she was battling addiction, perfectionism, dissociation disorders, and rage due to sexual abuse endured at the hands of her cousin and many other predators. But Maya wants to change. So, on a family road trip back to her Texas hometown she is ready to put an end to the secrets that threaten her marriage and her career. Three separate moments of divine intervention ultimately saved Maya’s life.

Maya Bernstein's debut volume presents poems rigorously composed and delicately honed. It reveals the sensitive spirit and sharp mind of a mature speaker exploring the gaping space between the infinitude of the divine and the finite nature of human existence.

Der Körper eines deutschen Kardinals liegt zerschmettert am Fuß des Tarpejischen Fels - jenes Felsens, von dem man im antiken Rom Verräter zur Bestrafung in den Tod stieß. Die Berliner Kommissarin Diana Brandt wird aufgrund ihrer deutsch-italienischen Wurzeln nach Rom abkommandiert, um bei der Fahndung nach dem Mörder des im Vatikan tätigen Geistlichen zu helfen. Die neuen Kollegen erwarten viel von ihr, ist sie doch die Tochter des berühmten Mafiajägers Adolfo Ferretti.