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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.

Kopflos rennen wir durch Wände, erklimmen Waffeleisen und reisen mit den Schnecken zum Mittelpunkt der Desoxyribonucleinsäure. Feuerzeugliebhaber:innen und Leuti's die tanzende Bären mögen und alle Anderen sind hier herzlichst willkommen.F. u. J. #Halunken #Schwidelwutz #Klabaukermann #Schaukelstuhl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staff Sergeant Alexandra Foster has returned from her deployment in Kabul, Afghanistan, but the memories of her time there still haunt her. A year later, she’s tried to push aside the horrors she endured, yet the nightmares persist. On the nights when she wakes up screaming, Liam is there to comfort her, helping her cope with the trauma of facing the infamous Shadow and his men. Though she completed her mission and defeated them, her mind remains at war with the lingering darkness.

For centuries, labyrinths have served as an essential meditation aid for Christians seeking to deepen their personal relationships with God. In this book Robert Elsner unravels the mysteries of the labyrinth, laying out a clear roadmap to a regular meditative practice. Following the liturgical calendar, each entry offers scripture to contemplate, prayers or mantras, a reflection, and questions to inspire further thought. Suggestions for alternate labyrinth forms ensure that these meditations can be practiced by the faithful of all physical abilities.

Three lonish short stories linked by the theme of time.

Three crazy tales that border on the absurd but people like these really do exist! Fun in the Highlands of Scotland, a pub and a cafe...Enjoy!

A fascinating mix of humourous Short Stories from the acclaimed writer Christopher J. F. Gibson.

Three Tales of Crime to tease the listener!

Straight Up Frank, a podcast dedicated to me sharing my thoughts. From politics to tech and everything in between. You never know what you'll get on this podcast.

Marine archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Price has spent her life uncovering the mysteries of the deep ocean. But when a violent storm uncovers an ancient timber circle off the coast of England, she faces a discovery that will challenge everything she knows.

Book 1: The Destiny of Dragons, and the first entry in the Farenar Saga. Anzig struggles to live up to the reputation of his legendary father, but he has his chance when he must represent their clan at the greatest gathering of dragons in a generation. Anzig brings news of a human invasion and a please for assistance to fight this old enemy. The last thing Anzig expects is to volunteer for a suicidal mission deep into human territory to retrieve the lost artefact, the Axinstone.

As it says in the title!

Corre el año 2003. Jesús y Juan despiertan con la noticia de un terremoto que ha sacudido a Nuevo México; el más grande registrado en la historia de la humanidad. Lo que aparentemente parece un suceso aislado, se convertirá en el punto de partida de una vorágine que desestabilizará a todo...

"The Beings who live Below, say that God is on High; while the Angels in Heaven, say that God is on Earth." —ZOHAR....

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.

A Play written for radio. Running time for radio about 45 minutes. A mother and daughter make a railway journey to visit The Great Exhibition of London in 1851. A fictional play with narrative from the original diary of Elizabeth Briggs and her mother Christina who made the 12 hour journey by train from Burton-in-Kendal to London in 1851 to visit The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations. The Social History of early Victorian Britain related through imagined conversations and the actual written words of the diary.

When a mysterious relic is stolen from a museum in Vienna, ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber embark on a deadly race against time to recover the legendary Spear of Destiny — the holy lance that pierced the side of Christ. As they follow clues through Nazi ruins, Tibetan temples, and Washington, DC’s greatest monuments, they uncover a sinister plot that threatens to unleash an unstoppable darkness upon the world. But Morgan also carries a curse in her veins, a shadow placed upon her that now threatens her niece’s life.