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Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s imperial Russia, Pushkin's novel in verse follows the emotions and destiny of three men - Onegin the bored fop, Lensky the minor elegiast, and a stylized Pushkin himself - and the fates and affections of three women - Tatyana the provincial beauty, her sister Olga, and Pushkin's mercurial Muse.

Enemy mode is an immensely damaging brain state that occurs in everyday life. In enemy mode, a person sees and experiences others as adversaries. Living in this mode poisons family and community bonds. It contributes to social stress, business failure, divorce, alienation, domestic violence, crime, racism, and international violence. Social media magnifies the impact of enemy mode toward almost all topics or persons imaginable.

Sie ist 21, Literaturstudentin und in der Liebe nicht allzu erfahren. Doch dann lernt Ana Steele den reichen und ebenso unverschämt selbstbewussten wie attraktiven Unternehmer Christian Grey bei einem Interview für ihre Uni-Zeitung kennen. Und möchte ihn eigentlich schnellstmöglich wieder vergessen, denn die Begegnung mit ihm hat sie zutiefst verwirrt. So sehr sie sich aber darum bemüht: Sie kommt von ihm nicht los. Christian führt Ana ein in eine dunkle, gefährliche Welt der Liebe - in eine Welt, vor der sie zurückschreckt und die sie doch mit unwiderstehlicher Kraft anzieht...

When Natalie Powers returns home for the first time in 13 years, she must convince everyone she has fully recovered from the mental illness that has seen her institutionalised for most of her young life. But instead of being welcomed back, Natalie enters a baffling world of deception. In the village of Little Downey, everybody appears to harbour a mysterious secret, including her father, Frank, the village butcher, who refuses to discuss the circumstances surrounding Natalie’s mother's disappearance. But who can Natalie trust if not her own father?

With the Chamber of Eternity secure, Otto must now recover the second piece of the Immortality Engine. But that task will be far from easy. For the second piece, The Heart of Alchemy, lies far to the east in the fabled Celestial Empire. Assassins, undead, monstrous beasts, and demon worshippers all stand between Otto and his prize. And even more daunting, Valtan, the last living arcane lord, is determined to stop him. The cost be damned. Can Otto overcome the forces arrayed against him and take the next step down the road to immortality?

Yaz knows where his people are being held. But rescuing hundreds of villagers scattered across the kingdom is no easy task, especially with Carttoom's army hunting you. When some of the more militant slaves start burning farms and killing people, all Hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, The Dark Sages are determined to capture Ariel and enslave her power for their own evil ends. The battle is joined. The Slave War has begun.

Considered one of the all-time great classics of LDS literature, Jesus the Christ is a comprehensive look into the life and ministry of the Savior. Written at the request of the First Presidency by the Apostle James E. Talmage, and penned from an office inside the Salt Lake Temple, this volume is more than a simple outline of the Savior's life. It presents a far-reaching view of the Savior—including His life in the flesh, His antemortal existence, and His activities across time as the world's Redeemer.

With the empire secure, Otto turns his focus west. The first piece of the Immortality Engine lies across the ocean in Lord Colt’s Workshop. Complicating Otto’s mission, Eddred of Markane is already in Colt’s Land, trying to persuade them to help him defeat the empire. Can Otto navigate a web of politics and intrigue unlike anything he’s ever encountered? Or, will his mission fail before he even reaches Colt’s workshop?

Talon always thought the stories about the Pale Princess were just that, stories. At least, he did until she showed up, took control of most of his people, and forced him to flee for his continued existence. And who does the most powerful vampire in the world turn to when he needs help? Who else? Conryu Koda, the Reaper’s Chosen, and the human charged with hunting down and eliminating the servants of the newly arrived demon lords. But is even Conryu powerful enough to defeat someone that can control vampires?

All Anya Kazakov wanted for her 18th birthday was her favorite dessert and a quiet day with her mother. What she got was a murdered witch and a ruined life. Now fleeing with her life and freedom on the line, Anya must escape the overwhelming might of the Dragon Empire and reach safety in the Kingdom of the Isles. Hunted by a weary but determined imperial agent, brutal dragon-blood warriors, and merciless White Witches, can Anya escape and find freedom or will the Empire grind her hopes to dust?

After the failure in Straken, Otto is forced to accept that as long as Garenland’s enemies can send reinforcements through the portals, the Northern Army has no hope of taking Marduke. But Otto has a plan: Seize control of the portals, and turn the enemy’s strength against them. To accomplish this seemingly impossible goal, Garenland’s top spies are dispatched to place magical patches on the portals in every capital. Behind enemy lines and on their own, it will be a miracle if the spies can survive, much less complete their missions.

For centuries, the governments of the world have kept the half-elf Morgana locked in a prison where she couldn't use her magic. Now, her fanatical followers are on the verge of setting her free. Meanwhile, the best hope of defeating her is trapped in an inter-dimensional library unaware of the chaos engulfing the Alliance.

Conryu Koda wants nothing more than to be left alone to live a quiet life. But the universe seems to have other plans for him. While back at the Arcane Academy to watch his friend’s graduation, Conryu is summoned to hell by The Reaper himself. What new threat has appeared that warrants the attention of the lord of hell?

Defeat a three-headed fire breathing monster? All in a day's work for the world's only male wizard. Conryu returns to the academy after surviving his first semester by the narrowest of margins. Little does he know the monstrous threats waiting for him in the second half of the year. Back in Sentinel City things aren't progressing any better as the devious Lady Raven plots the city's destruction from her hidden lair. The exciting third book in the Aegis of Merlin series finds Conryu facing an ever-growing list of dangers. Can he conqueror his foes before time runs out?

Nothing has gone right for Conryu Koda since learning he's a wizard. On his first day at The North American Alliance's Arcane Academy he's greeted by protestors and pelted with tomatoes. On the second day he nearly dies in a magical ritual. It's all downhill from there. With enemies around every corner, not to mention a crazy professor, will Conryu even make it to winter break?

All Joran wanted was a quiet life of research and study in his alchemy lab. It didn’t seem like so much to ask. But when an emergency at one of his family’s trading posts crops up, his father insists that Joran is the only one that can straighten it out.

Sentinel City is quickly recovering from the events of the month earlier. Conryu Koda, the world's only male wizard and, many would say, savior of the city, is enjoying the last few days of his summer vacation. His enjoyment comes to a screeching halt when he gets a call from Orin Kane, the chief of the city's Department of Magic. Conryu arrives at the Department and is introduced to the stunning Anya Kazakov. She has information the Department wants, and he's the price. Conryu agrees to protect her, not realizing what he's getting into.

Ten years have passed since Otto Shenk sent the spirit of Amet Sur to the Netherworld. The New Garen Empire is at peace and Otto is free to pursue his magical research. But all peace is fleeting and while Otto is away from the capital, a bizarre monster attacks, doing considerable damage before meeting its end.

Conryu Koda is ready for a rest. His hopes are dashed when Chief Kane asks for another favor. Ratings are down for the Four Nations Tournament, and having the world's only male wizard participate is just the thing to give them a boost. An exhausted Conryu has no interest in playing in an event broadcast worldwide. Unfortunately for him, everyone else thinks it's a great idea. Before he knows it, he's off to London for the games. But Conryu isn't the only one visiting the city. The sinister Lady Tiger is in town, and she's got her eye on the other half of the broken elf artifact.

With magic, nothing's impossible. Everyone knew it was impossible for men to do magic, until it happened. Conryu Koda is a young man of modest ambition. All he wants is to work on bikes and practice Kung Fu. His modest dreams die on the day of The Testing when it's revealed he has wizard potential. When the Department of Magic announces that a male wizard has been found it draws the attention of the Le Fay Society, a radical group of wizards that view men as little better than animals and Conryu as an abomination.