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Abel. Six cents ans. Ange mercenaire au service du seigneur Azrael. Son rôle ? Exterminer les menaces pour l'Autre Monde. Les humains et les créatures magiques ne doivent pas se rencontrer. Hansa. Vingt-sept ans. Guerrière malgré elle au sein d'une ethnie persécutée. Son but ? Survivre le plus longtemps possible et savourer chaque jour comme le dernier. Si seulement les générations futures pouvaient échapper aux chaînes de l'histoire et du passé. Plongez au cœur de la jungle pour assister à la rencontre de deux univers parallèles.

Bubba Snoddy's got some problems. His family has descended for the Christmas holidays and not in a good way. His cousin wants to own the Snoddy Mansion, decrepit, falling down columns, termites, wood rot and all and isn't above using manipulative behavior to achieve his ends. Miz Demetrice is up to nefarious and illegal activities while trying to entertain relatives.

For years, The Cooper Wellness Program in Texas has taught high-level executives (including President Bush) the financial benefits of a fitness program. Now this program brings an eight-week, three-part fitness formula to executives across the nation, using the best knowledge available to help busy leaders achieve not just the obvious health benefits, but more effective performance on the job.

When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to the enigmatic Will, father to her young daughter's best friend. But Will's devastating past holds questions that nobody knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. Because whilst one dead wife is tragic, two starts to look like murder…

Maggie survived an apocalypse of hungry shadows by becoming invisible, only to drown during a violent telepathic assault. Living on the edge of Bloemfontein, in South Africa, Maggie scavenges for scraps and grapples with the unreality, a collection of strange visions and slippery thoughts caused by the attack. When she's approached by strangers who claim she can destroy the shadow monsters, Maggie faces a dilemma: are these people real, and if so, how can she ensure they stay with her forever?

In the wake of Pennsylvania’s iconic Circle Center Mall’s collapse, fueled by greed, a community dies. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helena, caused by rising temperatures, southern Florida reverts to a swampy bog. In upstate New York, a tourist community is under a covert attack, as a private equity company seeks to enrich its coffers at the expense of local business owners and town residents. In the shadow of institutional abuses resulting in major disasters, people deal with abuse and trauma on a very personal level where their only option is a life reset.

Amelia, Dave, and Luther are back for another adventure to the past, this time with higher stakes! When they go snooping in Grandpa Joe's office at the museum they find his sundial again. It drops them in ancient China...during a power struggle for the fate of an empire! They make new friends, Princess Coco, taken from her family when she was only a girl, and her orphaned servant, Mei. Coco must travel across the world to marry a man she's never met and Mei is about to be thrown out on the streets, alone.

Sit back and enjoy this collection of thought provoking words. As we walk together through these words let us remember or consider those who are or have gone through something similar. We all could learn from taking a single step in someone else’s shoes.

When John wakes up one morning, he doesn’t realize his life is about to change. First, his parents are missing, the TV isn’t working, the social apps aren’t functioning, and the time doesn’t seem to change. But the strangest thing is the silence surrounding him.

Enter a world of superpowered heroes... and villains. Of epic adventure and hope. In this collection you'll find tales of humor, action, and suspense. Meet brave heroes, quippy villains, and desperate vigilantes. All featured stories are PG or lower, making this a great listen for all ages, but especially for fans of superhero fiction, heartfelt moments, and snarky humor. Featuring New Superhero Stories from Award Winning authors as well as exciting new voices in the genre.

In the shadowy streets of Hull, Paige Carrigan forges a new life, haunted by a past that refuses to stay buried. Orphaned and once entrapped by an abusive ex, but now eerily close to freedom, she finds solace in her writing and in a local group filled with secrets of their own. As Paige’s first proofreading client draws her into an enthralling yet unsettling romance, a sinister text shatters her fragile peace: You can run but you can’t hide. With every new chapter she writes, the line between fiction and reality blurs, exposing a web of deceit spun by those she trusts most.

Der Auftakt zur neuen Fantasy-Reihe von Bestsellerautor L.C. Frey: Eine elfische Adlige auf der Suche nach dem großen Abenteuer. Zwei pyromanische Zwergenbrüder mit legendärem Durst. Uralte Mächte, die nie hätten geweckt werden dürfen. Eigentlich will sich der Ex-Söldner Stone nur in Ruhe von seinem letzten Abenteuer erholen, als er in der Taverne Zum tanzenden Drachen in Ulthor absteigt. Doch als er dort von einer mysteriösen Fremden angesprochen wird, die er kurz darauf gegen eine Horde gedungener Mörder verteidigen muss, verwickelt ihn das in mehr Schwierigkeiten, als er je zu hoffen wagte.

You CAN overcome the shadows of toxic relationships and *breathe* again, even if you've felt trapped for years! Are you replaying painful memories, feeling manipulated, or stuck in toxic patterns? Do you fear new relationships or long to reclaim your peace and happiness? If any of this sounds familiar, know you're not alone, and this is not the end of your story.

Der Tod ist nicht das Ende.Viel schlimmer.Er ist erst der Anfang ... Port, New Hampshire, am Ende des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Nach dem Tod seines vermögenden Vaters zieht der junge Robert Barton zurück in den Stammsitz seiner Familie.Doch das uralte Gebäude beherbergt manches finstere Geheimnis ... Robert beginnt, den merkwürdigen Umständen auf den Grund zu gehen, die zum Tod seines Vaters führten und gerät bald selbst in einen Strudel aus üblen Vorahnungen und uralten Geheimnissen.

Tommy Buttertin is different from the other kids in Griddle-earth. He does not talk. He might not look you in the eyes, and he relies on structure and routine to get through the day. But like his brother, Chris, and most other kids, he’ll do almost anything for a tall stack of pancakes smothered in sweet, gooey syrup.

Fatma studiert Jura, Mo leitet regelmäßig Pen-&-Paper-Spielrunden und Jason türmt aus dem Jugendknast. Drei junge Menschen, die nichts verbindet – außer ihre verstörenden übernatürlichen Fähigkeiten, die sie zu einem uralten Buch über die Sieben Künste der Magie führen. Doch darauf lastet ein Fluch und plötzlich sind nicht nur Häscher der Inquisition hinter ihnen her, sondern auch skrupellose Schwarzmagier. Mithilfe uralter Zauber zur Beschwörung der Toten und brandaktueller Genforschung wollen diese Unsterblichkeit erlangen – und dafür gehen sie buchstäblich über Leichen.

Dandelions grow in the yard. Some are white and some are yellow. You can pick the yellow ones, and the wind makes the white ones dance in the air.

Until she finishes her laundry, Anna won't be chased away by an ice troll!

En retreat. Tre offer. Ingen flyktväg. Du kommer dit för att läka. Du väntar dig inte att dö. För två år sedan försvann Frans syster Jenna under en hälsoretreat på Gozo som gick fruktansvärt fel. Tom Wade, den nu ökände mannen bakom företaget Soul Shrink Retreats, har nyss släppts ur fängelse efter att ha avtjänat sitt straff för två människors död. Men han har aldrig avslöjat vad som hände det tredje offret: Jenna.

Gestrandet in einer fremden Welt jenseits der Zeit... Der namenlose Junge kann seine Freundin Morrow zwar aus den Fängen der Mickies befreien, doch Verderben und Zerstörung folgen ihnen auf dem Fuße. Morrow stellt fest, dass sie nicht aus dieser Welt stammt. Sie erinnert sich nur bruchstückhaft an das, was vorher war, und auch der Junge ist ihr auch keine große Hilfe dabei. Sie begegnen Farmern, die vergessen haben, was ein Auto ist und Morrow hört von einem seltsamen Gott namens Zeuss, der sie vielleicht nach Hause bringen kann.