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One of Canada’s most acclaimed horror writers, Gemma Files presents a mosaic of interconnected stories about interconnected families. After fleeing Scotland, five clans settled in the fictional town of Dourvale in northern Ontario. Known as the Five-Family Coven, they are the descendants of witches and witch-children, none of whom were spared persecution in their native country. Now shamans, spellcasters, singers, and thieves, the members of the Devize, Druir, Glouwer, Roke, and Rusk families survive by trading their occult powers and talents.

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.

From the haunted hills of Roman Britain to the sewers of occupied Warsaw … in the bloodied streets of Revolutionary Paris, and the anarchy World War II Shanghai … out of the wilds of America, India, Africa and Europe … down the long savage darkness of the centuries, monsters have fed upon us. They are shapeshifters, vampires, sorcerers and spirits—things named only in myth, and things for which we have no name. They are our demons, our reflections, our desires and our nightmares. And all too often, they are … only human.

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!

Amid a mountain of rain-soaked donations to the Ohnita Harbor Public Library rummage sale, Gabriela Domenici finds a small box that contains an odd-looking cross. The carved center turns out to be ivory, and a clue links the cross to Catherine of Siena, a medieval saint. Gabriela turns to her expertise as an authenticator of historic documents to lead the quest to discover the truth about this mysterious object. But the cross isn’t the only secret in town: first, a beloved Ohnita Harbor resident is found floating in the harbor; then, someone else is murdered on the library lawn.

Auf Periremunda kommt es unter der Bevölkerung zu Ausschreitungen. Da die örtlichen Streitkräfte nicht Herr der weit verbreiteten zivilen Unruhen werden, rufen sie Kommissar Cain und sein Valhallaner-Regiment zur Hilfe. Doch scheinbar steckt mehr hinter der Rebellion als zunächst angenommen, und Cain vermutet den Einfluss finsterer Mächte. Als der Kommissar Inquisitorin Vail wiedertrifft, scheinen sich seine Befürchtungen zu bewahrheiten.

Pretending is all too easy for oddsbreaker Deja Ortega. As the daughter of a carnie troupe performer and a professional chef who traveled from planet to planet, Deja draws on a lifetime of skills to help her survive even the highest pressure situations. Whether it's sneaking into a fashion event, surviving a terrorist attack on the streets, or competing in a galactic food competition, she's ready for it all. But Deja isn't an oddsbreaker for the thrill. She wants nothing more than to save her papá from debtors' prison. This time, she'll have to sell the performance of a lifetime.

Die Hochzeit der Hotelerbin Constanze von Haferkamp sollte das gesellschaftliche Ereignis des Jahres werden, auch wenn böse Zungen es eher als Fusion bezeichnet hätten. Doch der Auserwählte erscheint gar nicht erst zu der Trauung. Ist er freiwillig verschwunden oder liegt ein Verbrechen vor?

More people have died in disease epidemics than in wars or other disasters, but the process of identifying these diseases and determining how they spread is often a terrifying gamble. Epidemiologists have been ignored, mocked, or silenced all while trying to protect the population and identify “patient zero”—the first person to have contracted the disease, and a key piece in solving the epidemic puzzle. Patient Zero tracks the gripping tales of eight epidemics and pandemics—how they started, how they spread, and the fight to stop them.

"Focus on progress, not perfection." Cultivating a calm mindset is not just about avoiding all kinds of stressful emotions; it is about making time to connect, breathe, and care for ourselves. Through compassion, we learn to self-examine and assess our experience in the world. By recognizing our awareness, we learn to foster positive thoughts and practice mindfulness.