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A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer. This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures...

Excite your little language leaner with this easy and engaging audio course for kids. This step-by-step Mandarin Chinese course follows the relaxed approach of bestselling language coach, Paul Noble, who guides children gently through the basics, with no mention of grammar or text books. Simply...

Just as Cade and Miles have learned to trust each other, a new threat sends them both on the run. With limited options and a dangerous enemy, they have to head straight back to where everything started.

Gecko muss auf seine beiden Teammitglieder Baby-Catboy und Baby-Eulette aufpassen und dabei die Welt retten.

If my mother knew what I was doing, her rage would melt the entire Silver City. But I have no choice, not if I want to save the Northern Kingdom and everyone I hold dear. In this court of vipers and vultures, can I trust the man who I was sent to kill or is he using me for his own goals?

Keandra’s been around for a long time, outliving most Shadowrunners twice over. With a legacy of runs under her belt, she has the solid reputation and wisdom that comes with surviving the shadows longer than most. Looking for a way to cash in on her street cred, Keandra comes up with a novel idea: Why not set herself up as a Johnson?

Are you tired of pushing, controlling, and striving—only to feel stuck and exhausted? Do you long for a life that feels lighter, freer, and more effortless? The Flow of Zen invites you to release the struggle and embrace the beauty of simply being. Through 21 short, immersive Zen stories, this book reveals the power of presence, effortless action (wu-wei), and surrendering to life’s natural rhythm. Each bite-sized tale offers a profound yet simple lesson—helping you shift from resistance to acceptance, from stress to serenity.

Divided into short chapters that can be listened to in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose.

10,000 Hours of Play transforms the principles of gaming into a revolutionary guide for achieving real-world success. Written by Yu-kai Chou, an internationally acclaimed pioneer in Gamification and Gameful Coaching—and the creator of the Octalysis Framework used by global giants like Google, LEGO, and Uber—this real-life strategy guide introduces six key steps to align your passions, skills, and goals into a winning formula.

Elrus, the kingdom of knighthood, honor, and fierce tradition. A culture as immovable as the ancient stone cliffs it calls home, there is no room in this society for sexual exploration. Heath Vorsal is at the height of his career. Influential, wealthy, and a prodigy with the sword, the young knight has ascended to the highest imperial rank. Dispatched to investigate a sinister power growing in the south, he is a representative of Elrus to the world...but none know his deepest secret.

Searching for a Moment of True Peace and Stillness? Get 3 Zen Books in 1—63 Short Stories to help you slow down, calm your mind, and relieve stress. The Zen Master Collection brings together all three bestselling books—A Cup of Zen, The Flow of Zen, and Beauty in the Zen—into one powerful, immersive volume.

Miles Castillo has the one thing his mother never did: time. As he gathers new members to his pack and help in his war against House Bartlett, he can't help but wish that Cade was more than a reluctant ally. But the ice prince has made his position clear and nothing Miles can do will change the history that divides them.

Do you ever feel like your mind is overflowing with noise? Are you searching for just one moment of real peace and quiet? If you answered yes, this book is for you. The Cat and The Moon invites you on a quiet journey—a path of stillness, letting go, and gentle awakening. Along the way, you’ll meet a mysterious cat who doesn’t just wander an ancient temple, but walks quietly beside you—helping you notice small, peaceful moments hiding in plain sight.

A national bestseller in Canada, hailed by The New York Times as an “intimate expression of self-acceptance and forgiveness, tenderly written to fellow trans women and others.” “Required reading.”—Glennon Doyle, #1 bestselling author of Untamed A THEM AND AUTOSTRADDLE BEST BOOK OF THE...

This collection of 21 short, soul-soothing Zen stories will help you see that true peace isn’t found in flawless outcomes—but in learning to love the cracks, the missteps, and the unfinished edges of life. Each story is quick and easy to read yet layered with timeless wisdom—gently guiding you toward self-acceptance, resilience, and inner calm.

A chance at a new life. Stepping through the halls, hearing laughter and excitement, Heath begins to question his mission. What would it mean to surrender? To enter a world free from the hate and shame he has always known?

In Being Better, Kai Whiting and Leonidas Konstantakos apply Stoic principles to contemporary issues such as social justice, climate breakdown, and the excesses of global capitalism. They show that Stoicism is not an ivory-tower philosophy or a collection of Silicon Valley life hacks, but a vital way of life that helps us live simply, improve our communities, and find peace in a turbulent world. 

Murdio Island – die Insel ohne Polizei! Seit der Stadtrat aus Spargründen sämtliche Ordnungshüter abgeschafft hat, versinkt das einst idyllische Eiland im Chaos. Verbrechen überall – und niemand greift ein? Falsch gedacht! Denn jetzt übernehmen die Polizeischülerinnen und -schüler. In ihrem ersten Fall verschwindet die Panda-Familie aus dem Zoo spurlos. Gemeinsam mit der furchtlosen Tierpflegerin Andy nehmen die Nachwuchs-Ermittler Lily und Jason die Spur auf. Ihre Suche führt zu einem geheimnisvollen Lagerhaus am Hafen ... Wer steckt hinter der Entführung?

Murdio Island – die Insel ohne Polizei! Seit der Stadtrat sämtliche Ordnungshüter abgeschafft hat, liegt es an den Polizeischülerinnen und -schülern, für Gerechtigkeit zu sorgen. Ein anonymer Hinweis führt Lily, Jason und Tierpflegerin Andy zu einer versiegelten Tür im alten Hafenlabor – und direkt in ein Netz aus Geheimnissen, gefährlichen Experimenten und einer hochgiftigen Riesengiftqualle. Als Andy plötzlich in einem unterirdischen Becken eingeschlossen wird, zählt jede Sekunde. Können Lily und Jason sie retten – und das düstere Geheimnis von Labor Q lüften?

Mit 12 kam sie zum Haschisch, mit 13 zum Heroin. Sie wurde süchtig, ging morgens zur Schule und mittags auf den Kinderstrich...