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Stoned and porn-addicted surfer Baxter Kent is terrified of women and anxious to make things work with a sex robot. Acid junkie Arden Coover has a useless philosophy degree and a doomed relationship he believes might save him. His younger sister Tess is considering, or resisting, a convenient but loveless marriage to a wealthy, narcissistic novelist. Ryland Richter, an alcoholic insurance executive with too much money and too few scruples, is seeking toxic solace in the arms of a dangerously unhinged subordinate.

Madison Montgomery wollte nichts als endlich ein ganz normales Leben führen. Doch Vincent Bishop Hayes zog sie in eine Welt aus Macht, Intrigen und Geheimnissen. Obwohl sie sich versprochen haben, immer ehrlich zueinander zu sein, verbirgt er seine Gefühle hinter meterhohen Mauern. Und immer, wenn Madison glaubt, auf dem Weg zur Wahrheit ein weiteres Puzzleteil gefunden zu haben, schlägt der Elite Kings Club alles, was sie zu wissen glaubt, in tausend Stücke. Werden die Geheimnisse um die Kings für immer zwischen ihnen stehen, oder kann Maddie Bishop endlich vertrauen?

Quando Amelia accetta di lavorare in Inghilterra, non sa che la sua vita sta per cambiare per sempre. Una volta varcati i cancelli di Dawnhill House, tuttavia, si scontra subito con il suo nuovo datore di lavoro; lo schivo, autoritario e affascinante Ethan Birdwhistle. A complicare le cose, Ethan ha un gemello di nome Julian, la sua perfetta nemesi; un uomo pericoloso, a detta di tutti.

Are you tired of battling hot flashes and mood swings? Wondering if there's a natural way to manage menopause symptoms without feeling overwhelmed? "Effortless Menopause for the Savvy Woman" offers science-backed solutions to help you regain your physical and mental vitality with ease.

In una società frenetica come quella in cui viviamo, possiamo continuare a considerare il corpo come se fosse una macchina? Se invece provassimo a guardarlo dall'interno, ad ascoltarlo davvero, forse capiremmo che si tratta di un sistema che ogni giorno si trasforma, affronta sfide e ci offre soluzioni ai problemi più disparati. Ma nel concreto, cosa possiamo imparare dall'organismo? Cosa può insegnarci su noi stessi e sulla nostra vita?

Manca solo una settimana al primo Festival gastronomico di Kumandra e Raya, insieme all’amico Boun e ai suoi fratelli, vuole vincere il Gran Premio cucinando nuove e deliziose pietanze! L’ingrediente principale è la leggendaria spezia di Drago che dona un sapore magico ad ogni piatto. C’è un solo problema: nessun umano l’ha mai vista, né trovata e così, Raya e i suoi amici salpano a bordo del Gamberorium alla ricerca della misteriosa spezia. Termineranno la missione indenni trovando ciò che i draghi hanno tenuto nascosto per secoli?

Dr. Randall Alifano brings his decades of experience to this beautiful exploration of what it truly means to listen. Through heartfelt stories, he shares what he’s learned over the years, not only as a counselor, but also as a friend, a father, a son, and a partner. He skillfully examines many of the impediments we encounter while listening and offers remedies to them, and he helps us navigate our own inner worlds while also learning the tools of outer communication.

A sane witch would never summon the immortal Demon Lords of Blackwood. Not if she expects to keep breathing. Everyone knows that. So imagine my surprise when, in a reckless and drunken effort to avenge my sister's death, I summon a revenge demon.

Bombay, 1949. È la sera di Capodanno e in tutta la città si celebra la fine del decennio più turbolento della storia dell'India: gli inglesi se ne sono andati e il paese è finalmente indipendente. Quando il telefono squilla è perciò lei a ritrovarsi per le mani un caso a dir poco delicato: sir James Herriot, noto diplomatico e uomo d'affari, è stato pugnalato a morte durante un ballo in maschera che vedeva riunito nella sua villa il bel mondo cittadino.

There were certain truths everyone knew. Never wear red or any other bright color. Make as little sound as possible if one had to be outside the protection of the sanctuary settlements. And never, ever, go out in the wild places alone. The Ragoru, an alien species set down to live among them, dwell within the forests and everyone knows that they crave all things red. Arie’s life has always been one of playing by the rules. She doesn’t draw attention to herself. She doesn’t leave her home without her hood that conceals her bright red hair.

Meet the men of Manning Grove, three small-town cops and brothers, who meet the women who will change the rest of their lives. This is Max's story.

If you are single, then you may be wondering "Will I ever find true love?" You may have had your heart broken. You may have been disappointed over and over again. The person you thought was truly "the one" may have turned out to be a heartache. You may have tried to make things happen—push a little, prod a little but to no avail. You may have cried your eyes out over the love you once had or the love you are desiring.

Teagan O’Brien, heiress to the Riley O’Brien & Co. denim empire, is anything but a spoiled, rich girl. She’s worked hard to secure her place in the family business and can hold her own, in and out of the office. Only one man has ever been able to get under her skin - sexy football star Nick Priest. Years ago, they crossed the line from friends to lovers, but he left her heartbroken. Since then, she’s been determined to keep him at arm’s length - no matter how tempting he looks in his jeans.

In the 1830s, a young naturalist called Charles Darwin set out as part of a survey expedition on the HMS Beagle. Darwin collected fossils and different species of plants and animals, and made many detailed observations that inspired him to develop what once seemed an absolutely crazy idea - a theory that would change the world.

Learn about the history of whaling with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The history of whaling is a fascinating look at international efforts to protect finite resources in international waters, otherwise known as common territory or commons. While whaling can date back to 6, 000 B.C., large-scale whaling is thought to have commenced around the 12th century, with the Basques who killed a large number of right whales in the Bay of Biscay.

Learn about the U.S. Federal Reserve with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The Federal Reserve is stirring more excitement these days than is probably recommended for a central bank just shy of its 100th birthday. The Fed, tasked with fostering economic growth and price stability in the US, was ratified by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913.

Die Oper "Parsifal" ist das letzte Werk des deutschen Komponist Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Die Handlung basiert auf dem Versroman "Parzifal" des mittelhochdeutschen Dichters Wolfram von Eschenbach. Der Gralsburgritter Gurnemanz trifft den verletzten König Amfortas. Der Zauberer Klingsor schlug ihm eine nichtheilende Wunde, die nur ein junger Erlöser heilen könne. Verzweifelt beschwören die Ritter den Heiligen Gral und suchen nach ihm. Der junge Fremde irrt derweil durch Klingsors Reich und begegnet der geheimnisvollen Kundry, die seinen richtigen Namen kennt: Parsifal.

April 1945. Als der Unteroffizier Eduard Herzl auf Fronturlaub in seine Heimat am Rande des Harzes fährt, ahnt er noch nicht, dass ihm der Krieg einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen wird. Der Endkampf um Deutschland liegt in den letzten Zügen; im Osten rückt die Rote Armee unaufhaltsam vor, im Westen befinden sich die Alliierten auf dem Vormarsch. Kaum ist Herzl zu Hause angekommen, rollt eine gepanzerte Einheit der SS-Panzerbrigade "Westfalen" in seinen Heimatort, ausgerüstet mit schwersten Panzern vom Typ Tiger, Tiger II und Jagdpanther.

Angosta es una ciudad estrecha, sobrepoblada y dividida. Sus tres castas están determinadas por el sektor y el clima que habitan: la Tierra Caliente para los tercerones, la Tierra Templada para los segundones y la Tierra Fría para los dones, que son los únicos con derecho a transitar libremente por todo el lugar. El resto de ciudadanos tiene vetado el ingreso a la parte más alta de la ciudad.

The SYSO System is a one-stop self-improvement system that can be applied wherever you are on your journey. You can change your life by following seven simple steps, and the book's 70 practical exercises help you do the changing, rather than just hear about it. You'll learn how to expand your awareness, manage your mind, take charge of your emotions, meet your needs in healthy ways, have a crystal-clear philosophy for the purpose of your life, understand that everything is interconnected, and learn how to make your life more enjoyable by enhancing the lives of others.