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Stolen away from my idyllic life, I face horrors no living creature should ever have to suffer. At the hands of evil scientists, I find hell on Mai’CuS...as well as in the afterlife. If only they’d let me stay dead. Instead, they brought me back a completely different person.

Sirens are known for their beauty and grace. Everything from their lithe figures to their perfectly symmetrical faces to the cadence of their voices is designed to charm. Pleasure of the flesh is how they sustain themselves. So, of course, Detective Carver would be the one siren lucky enough to hate sex. Ever since his husband died, Carver has resented the defining feature of his race, but when his boss calls in someone to assist with his investigation, he finds himself confronted with a problem he never expected—attraction.

The Girlie Playhouse is narrated by “Pixie,” the daughter of a famous cabaret dancer who was murdered by a sanctimonious preacher. In flashbacks, she describes that tragedy, which has filled her with loss and longing. Pixie, who admits that she has a thing for “girls with meretricious charms,” becomes a stripper herself and meets Trixie—who reminds her of her own mother—at a club called the Girlie Playhouse. Max, a regular at the joint, thought he was happily married until he saw Trixie and begins a relationship with her.

Nathan Miller is haunted by loss and obsessed with a vision of Death who passed him for someone else. A nightmare that follows inspires an essay about an interview the Grim Reaper who appears as a Man in Black. Years pass and Nathan is living the dream. He is a war correspondent and a bestselling author at the pinnacle of success with the perfect wife and family. And thanks to the Man in Black, he's indestructible (or so it seems). But Nathan's world is built on lies and regret.

Have you ever attended a real estate event and been the only woman in the room? In The Only Woman in the Room: Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Women Real Estate Investors, you will hear from 20 incredible women who will share how they were able to achieve financial freedom in a world historically dominated by men. From residential to commercial, this book is packed full of knowledge and inspiration on all facets, regardless of where one is in their real estate investing journey.

Learning to experience gratitude involves being grateful as an attitude, not as a reaction when good things occur. To be grateful, one does not need to wait until things are perfect. In fact, practicing gratitude makes one receptive to life's blessings, and these blessings continue as we continue to be thankful. 

The Great Depression was a period of severe economic suffering in the United States that lasted from 1929 to 1941. It was the country's longest and most severe economic downturn in history. The book describes the events and conditions that led to the Great Depression and the long-term consequences it had on generations of Americans. This book is an excellent resource for anybody interested in learning more about this pivotal period in American history. The book takes an in-depth look at the individuals and places touched by this tragic event.

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author of theFlowers in the Attic and Landry series—now popular Lifetime movies—an evocative and tender tale of star-crossed lovers on an isolated island. Off the coast of Maine, on an island shaped like a seagull in flight, shrouded by mists off the bay...

Beautiful and tenacious NYPD homicide Detective Sharon Davis investigates the unexplained death of a notorious escort girl who catered primarily to New York's elite. Many high-ranking officials want her to close the case and quit snooping around, but Sharon knows there's more to this than meets the eye.  

The Crime Writers' Association Historical Dagger Winning Author 'It's hard to think of a better guide than D. V. Bishop to the brutality and glamour of Renaissance Florence' - Andrew Taylor, bestselling author of The Royal Secret 'Fast becoming a serious rival to C. J. Sansom and S. J. Parris'...

For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens. In this much-anticipated second edition, the authors reassert that the Old Testament should be taken seriously as a historical document alongside other literary and archaeological sources. Significantly revised and updated, A Biblical History of Israel, Second Edition includes the authors' direct response to critics, and includes updated archaeological data and new references.

While battling to save his family's ranch, Baker finds himself falling for a man as unrestrained as the Oklahoma winds. For as long as he can recall, Baker Bastian has been the backbone of Bastian Acres Ranch. He's carried a heavy load, trying his best to keep his family legacy from being...

Die Suche nach ihrem leiblichen Vater führt Christie in die zwielichtigsten Viertel von Shousa, der Stadt der Drachen-Triade. Ausgerechnet ihre verhassten Drachenschuppen erwecken die Aufmerksamkeit zweier niederträchtiger Jäger, die Drachenwandler wie Ware verkaufen und Christie auf offener Straße entführen. In Gefangenschaft wird Christie vor eine schwere Entscheidung gestellt. Soll sie das Risiko eingehen, ihre geheime Identität zu verraten, in der Hoffnung dadurch Hilfe zu erlangen?

The eight stanzas of Siksastakam detail the spiritual practice of Sri Krsna sankirtana and the steps it takes its practitioner through in pursuit of spiritual perfection. Poetic and spiritually profound, these eight stanzas constitute the entire literary legacy of Sri Caitanya—an open letter of love of God that has the potential to drown humanity in an unprecedented flood of spiritual emotion.

Dive into a dark, empowering world where folktales, horror and feminist magic collide. This collection features 26 modern retellings of legends and folktales about fierce female deities and spirits from around the world. Perfect for women who own their power.

"Wie tötet man einen Gott?" Diese Frage stellen sich Lila und Kell, als die Dunkelheit ihre Heimat, das Rote London, erfasst. Osaron, die finsterste Ausgeburt des Schwarzen London, hat in kurzer Zeit die Macht in der Stadt an sich gerissen. Und er möchte vor allem eins: verehrt werden. Selbst die stärksten Magier des Reiches kommen nicht gegen ihn an, also schmieden Kell und Lila einen verzweifelten Plan. Zusammen mit dem von seiner Familie verstoßenen Piraten Emery Alucard und dem zwielichtigen Antari Holland machen sie sich auf die Suche nach einem magischen Artefakt, das selbst Osaron in die Schranken weisen kann.

Verloren in den Schatten. Das fulminante Finale der New-York-Times-Bestseller-Reihe von I.V. Marie! Ungekürzte Lesung mit Pia-Rhona Saxe, Louis Friedemann Thiele ca.

Following Lynn V. Andrews on the continuation of her life’s journey as an initiate of a secret organization called the Sisterhood of the Shields, Crystal Woman, the fifth book in the internationally bestselling Medicine Woman series, takes Lynn into Australia and the uncharted territory of the soul. On a quest to free a story that dwells within her spirit, Lynn V. Andrews goes to Australia where she is initiated in the traditional ceremonies of the First Peoples’ clever women.

Et si votre progression professionnelle dépendait moins de vos compétences que de votre capacité à décoder les règles tacites de l’entreprise ?

A construction site provides a horrific surprise when a worker uncovers the skeleton of a small child wrapped in a sleeping bag. Police Chief Matt Foley soon links the murder to another cold case, the hit-and-run death of attorney Josh Bradford.