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Ein junges Mädchen, Tochter der nördlichen Bärenstämme, sieht ihrer Weihe zur Frau entgegen. Ihre Weissagung offenbart: Ihr Weg wird sie in das Königreich im Süden führen; dort würde sich ihre Bestimmung offenbaren. Das Reich gilt als Schmiede der Zivilisation und Schmelztiegel der Völker. Doch die Jahrhunderte alte Dynastie steht vor ihrem Ende. Im Angesicht des Niederganges des Königsgeschlechts werden im Verborgenen Ränke geschmiedet, die einen neuen Krieg über alle Länder bringen könnten.

When a string of bodies are discovered high up in the branches of trees near the Canadian border, FBI Special Agent Katie Winter is called in to hunt down the killer responsible for the bizarre crime. What can his signature mean? And where will he strike again?

Auf einer abgelegenen Karibikinsel stöbert Anna einen Kontakt von der Liste ihres Vaters auf: den Ex-Stasi-Agenten Manfred Stahl. Der alte Mann scheint ein Traumleben zu führen und wird dabei fürs Nichtstun noch fürstlich entlohnt! Anna hört sich geduldig die Geschichte des heimat- und staatenlosen Mannes an, dessen Leben als Spion in der BRD viele Leben zerstört hat, vor allem das seiner Frau. Während Anna versucht herauszufinden, welches Spiel Stahl mit ihr spielt, gerät sie zwischen die Fronten und droht zum Kollateralschaden in einem Rachefeldzug zu werden.

FBI Special Agent Katie Winter is no stranger to frigid winters, isolation, and dangerous cases. With her sterling record of hunting down serial killers, she is a fast-rising star in the BAU, and Katie is the natural choice to partner with Canadian law enforcement to track killers across brutal and unforgiving landscapes.

Is homeschooling stressing you out, or are you interested in homeschooling but afraid you aren't equipped? Full of practical ideas, along with a closer look at what a real education is and how to implement that in a relaxed home environment, Think Outside the Classroom is an eye-opening, freeing book to any parents, wherever they are in their homeschooling journey. The book challenges the status quo of "education", helping parents to see what their children really need to do well in life, then equips them with practical strategies for a more relaxed lifestyle of learning.

Forced intimacies, dead dogs, errant balloons, a troubled chef's encounter with ethereal Swedish lesbians, all form this remarkable short story collection, Bodies in Trouble, depicting characters coping with faltering relationships, simmering violence, and light-drenched visions. Stories of damaged daughters and abandoned sons, of near-crashes, lost loves, and late nights steeped in regret. Lurking within these tales is the glimmer of hope from a brave choice, a bold action, the recalibration of a dangerous path.

Author, artist, and retired Deputy Head Jo Johnson was born and brought up in Greenock in the West of Scotland. Educated at Greenock Academy until the age of 14, he experienced a profound culture shock when the family relocated to Kilwinning in Ayrshire where he found himself in a much rougher school environment. Born into a devoutly Christian family, Jo had to balance the competing demands of "church and state" at an early age. His story is peppered with entertaining, poignant, and occasionally unpleasant memories of growing up in 1960s Greenock and 1970s Ayrshire.

Jackie. One name was all you needed. A paragon of femininity, fashion, ideal American wifeliness and motherhood, she was also fiercely independent, the first of the modern First Ladies. Then her husband was murdered, changing her world and ours. Traumatized and exposed, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy nonetheless built a new life for herself in an America similarly haunted by upheaval. But the story of Jackie’s reinvention has been culturally erased. In Finding Jackie, author Oline Eaton pieces it back together.

Was wäre, wenn... was wäre, wenn das Leben plötzlich aus den Fugen gerät? Wenn eine alltägliche Einkaufsfahrt mit dem Vespa-Roller zu einem turbulenten Roadrip nach Andalusien wird? Das ist die Geschichte von Tom. Dann ist da noch Andy, der sexbesessene Werbetexter, und Juana, die spanische Biologiestudentin. Alle drei werden gehörig vom Schicksal herausgefordert. Und am Ende treffen sie in der Wüste von Tabernas aufeinander. Dort naht die Katastrophe - aber wie so oft im Leben kann man das auch ganz anders sehen.

Author Tobin T. Buhk recounts the thrilling tales of Detroit's most violent, clever, and misunderstood female criminals. "Queen of the Underworld" Sophie Lyons faced off with detective Teresa Lewis in court three times, and twice in the street, rendering both women battered and bloodied. Nellie Pope goaded her lover to axe her husband in what the press called "one of the most atrocious, cold-blooded, and deliberately-planned murders" in city history.

In today’s hectic, fast-paced nine-to-five-grind world where the majority of people do not really take the time to stop and truly smell the roses, it is very easy to fall into a rut of not taking proper care of yourself. In this short but enriching little book, I am going to happily share with you my most effective natural anti-aging secrets that have worked brilliantly for me for the past few decades.

Have you gone from feeling like you were finally following your true calling as a helper and healer to dragging yourself out of bed? Where did all the excitement, wonder, and gratitude go? Whether you're an acupuncturist, massage therapist, yoga teacher, Reiki healer, coach, astrologer, or counselor, this book is your companion. Anyone in the helping and healing professions needs an afternoon in a cozy corner with a cup of tea and this book. It's time to go beyond self-care cliches and get the practical tools you need to share your gifts with others while keeping yourself nourished.

Unter der Tarnidentität Hannah Herold - als frisch gebackene Ehefrau von Sebastian - reist Anna nach Pakistan und tritt offiziell einen Job im Schiller-Institut an. Dort war ihr Vater Klaus zuletzt als Archivar tätig. Während Sebastian seinem eigenen ominösen Auftrag nachgeht, trifft Anna im Archiv den Institutskollegen Georg, der behauptet den Archivar Klaus Gudwin zu kennen.

Anna Gudwin, Studentin der Kulturgeschichte, wird von BND-Ausbilder Mor aus ihrem langweiligen Alltag katapultiert. Denn der behauptet, dass Annas totgeglaubter Vater Klaus - ein langjähriger BND-Agent - nicht tot, sondern irgendwo verschollen sei und ihre Hilfe braucht. Hals über Kopf begibt sich Anna in die Agentenausbildung, während sie in kryptischen Tonaufzeichnungen ihres Vaters über die Gründung des BND nach einer Spur zu ihren eigenen Wurzeln sucht. Als Anna mit dem Rekruten-Kollegen Sebastian Herold anbandelt, gerät die Sache außer Kontrolle, noch ehe sie richtig begonnen hat.

The love of a mother is a true gamble. You are birthed into this world, and you peek into the unknown for the first time. Your eyes open, and you think that you are ready for your plotted journey. However, you are not aware of just what you will experience. All you know is the person carrying you is your mother. Ready or not...you are coming. Sadie was no exception. Being an only child and in a time where people did not love how she loved, she really had to figure it out for herself.

In Sankt Peter-Ording verschwindet mitten im Gewühl der Hauptsaison der sechsjährige Timo. Kommissar Knud Petersen ist alarmiert. Gibt es einen Zusammenhang mit dem Fall, der bereits fünf Jahre zurückliegt und bei dem dreizehn Kinder entführt wurden? Kommissarin Charlotte Wiesinger fordert den Profiler und Kinderpsychologen Martin Goldblum an, womit sie ihren Kollegen Knud nicht nur überrumpelt, sondern auch verärgert. Gelingt es den unterschiedlichen Persönlichkeiten, Timo zu finden und das Schicksal der kleinen Nele aufzuklären?

This book is part of a master collection of unique poetry that covers everything from true events, science fiction, and family to humor, military, and more. This book continues the adventures started in the prequel and is sure to have a little something for everyone, so please enjoy!

Just one drop of blood…that’s all it takes to tip the balance of power in the wrong direction, starting a chain reaction in the Three Realms that no one expects. The dark angels of Hell are finally able to test the limits of fate. With the Pied Piper worried about fate’s future, one curious dark angel will do some rogue investigating, and he’ll have to decide if he wants to exploit Heaven’s weakness or use it for his own personal gain. If Aezra is to be believed, one drop of blood has already been unwittingly spilled on Earth, and the Sanguis is hungrier than ever.

May is in hospital waiting for a special operation. More than anything, she wants to be home for Christmas. Then one day, a special present arrives that leads May into a whole new world of magic and adventure. Based on a true story, A Heart That Sparkles is the follow-up to the first Brown Bear adventure, Lub-Swish-Dub. The story has been written to help families manage the anxiety of hospital admissions.

Although being a new parent can be exciting, most people will tell you that it's overwhelming and emotionally draining. The fear of not knowing what to expect, the expectations you set for yourself, and the pace at which your baby will develop in the first 12 months cause a lot of anxiety for parents. My First Year is more than just a how-to book that will help you raise your baby; it’s a comprehensive and amusing guide that will empower you to tap into the power you know you've always had and raise your baby the best way you know how!