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Hiding from a cadaverous stalker in 1046 England, Thorston races to unleash the magical charms from the diabolical Book Without Words. Suddenly, with success almost in his grasp, he slumps to the floor, muttering cryptic words. Newbery Award-winning author Avi adds this jewel to his many literary gems.

Avi Steinberg is stumped. After defecting from yeshiva to Harvard, he has only a senior thesis essay on Bugs Bunny to show for his effort. While his friends and classmates advance in the world, he remains stuck at a crossroads, unable to meet the lofty expectations of his Orthodox Jewish...

In 1925 Colorado, 14-year-old Ida Bidson dreams of becoming a teacher, but she knows it won’t be easy. When the school board closes the town’s one-room school, threatening to keep Ida from finishing eighth grade and moving on to high school, it looks like her dream will never come true. Then she and her classmates come up with a plan for a secret school - with Ida as their teacher!

Early Whitcomb's family needs a miracle. Their Iowa farm has been in the family for generations, but a long drought has withered their savings and left them in debt - and in danger of foreclosure. Early's uncle, Jesse, thinks he has the solution: to head West and dig for gold. Fueled by reports of prospectors striking it rich in the Rocky Mountains, Jesse can't think about anything but gold. Early is wild to go with him, as much for the adventure as for the gold. But the journey costs money - more than the boys can afford....

While young adults listen to this thrilling historical adventure, they’ll also gain fascinating insights into the historical and political complications of Prohibition. Set in the 1930s, it is the story of an Irish-American boy who concocts a dangerous plan to bust the liquor smugglers who are terrorizing his island home.

Mangus has been under house arrest for confessing to be a magician, and he cannot imagine why the king is calling for him. But magic is exactly what the king needs. He wants Mangus to free his daughter from the torment of a terrifying ghost. Mangus's life will depend on his success.

En octubre de 2017, científicos del observatorio Haleakala, en Hawái, detectaron un objeto interestelar en movimiento próximo a la Tierra. Primero fue catalogado de cometa, pero esta hipótesis fue descartada. Llamado "Oumuamua", "mensajero" o "explorador" en hawaiano, finalmente fue catalogado como asteroide, si bien su forma y su comportamiento diferían del resto de los asteroides y cometas de nuestro sistema solar. Cuanto más lo observaban los científicos, más extraño les parecía.

Avi Loeb ist einer der renommiertesten Astronomen unserer Zeit. Und er ist sich sicher: Wir sind nicht allein im All. Denn Form und Eigenschaften des unbekannten Flugobjekts, das im Oktober 2017 durch unser inneres Sonnensystem schoss, ließen nur eine Erklärung zu: Oumuamua, wie man es nannte, war Alien-Technologie, von einer außerirdischen Zivilisation entwickelt und auf Erkundungsflug.

A homeland security agent is found dead. Shocking evidence reveals the cause of death is the simultaneous collapse of the man's blood vessels. When a second body sharing the same gruesome symptoms is found, the hunt is on for a frightening new kind of killer. A vicious assault on his leading genetics researcher puts Dr. Ronni Saar, the CEO of Double N, and his friend Gadi, a former military police investigator, on the trail of a sophisticated killer. The deeper Gadi digs, and the more he learns, the more dangerous the terrain becomes.

The CEO of a promising start-up company is found dead in a luxurious hotel room. Two men who underwent what were supposed to be simple surgical procedures died on the operating table in two different hospitals. Are the deaths related? Ronnie Saar, a newly promoted partner in a leading venture-capital fund, is unexpectedly nominated to chair the board of a successful pharmaceutical start-up company. But before he can reap the rewards of his promotion, he must deal with these unexpected deaths and other ominous developments that threaten his and his soon-to-be bride's lives.

When Philip Malloy starts humming along to his school's daily playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner", his insistence on continuing to do so even after his teacher, Miss Margaret Narwin, asks him to stop sets in motion a chain of events that will soon ripple out beyond anything Phil or Miss Narwin could have imagined. Phil's friends, his teachers, and the school administration are soon swept up in the controversy...and that's just the beginning!

A memoir about writing a novel about searching for love. Is romance dead? Is that why there are so many vampires in today's romance novels? When Avi Steinberg's love life took a grim turn, he did what he always does: He consulted his old books, the usual cast of Great (Very Serious, Usually...

In a futuristic city where virtual gaming has evolved into real-world consequences, Jake, an elite gamer, stumbles upon secrets that blur the lines between the digital and the real. Teaming up with unexpected allies, including his enigmatic neighbor Ms. Lawrence, he delves deeper into a world where not everything is as it seems. "Risus Androids" weaves a tale of mystery, alliances, and the age-old battle for truth in a world veiled by illusions.

In the year 2549, humanity's reach extends to the icy moon of Europa, where mining robber-barons exploit their low-class subjects and tensions with the Galactic Council of Elders simmer. Space pirates add to the chaos, terrorizing the region. Mora, a dreamer from Earth's slums, stows away on a transport ship bound for Europa, hoping for wealth and power.

In the year 2147, on the moon colony of Artemis, a group of elite military operatives known as The Spartans takes center stage. Led by the fearless Commander Alara Steele, this highly trained team of twelve individuals faces an immense challenge. The Dominion, an authoritarian religious regime, threatens to impose its will on the entire planet, leaving Libertia, a freedom-loving society, in peril.

Next tells the story of 13 inspiring innovators around the world who are already tackling these challenges and transforming our species. Call it Humanity 2.0. Every individual and venture featured in Next is having an outsized impact on human history. Their stories show what the future might look like. But most of all, they will give listeners hope.

In the year 2294, the solar system is a vastly different place from centuries past. Mankind has spread its reach beyond Earth, and the stars above hold new opportunities and dangers. Mars, once a colony, has declared independence from Earth's rule, becoming a fascist and warlike republic. Tensions escalate when a valuable solarium deposit is discovered beneath the Martian surface, coveted by Earth's resource-hungry corporations. Dr. Elias Thorne, a geologist, makes this discovery and decides to keep it a secret, sparking the Martian resistance against Terran oppression.

In the tumultuous journey of adolescence, anxiety and stress can often feel like insurmountable obstacles. But there is hope, and there is help. "Combating Anxiety for Teens 101: A Parent's Guide - Overcoming Social and Personal Anxiety and Stress" is a compassionate and comprehensive guidebook designed to illuminate the path toward mental well-being for teenagers and their families.

Zion Empowered is a weekly podcast exploring heritage, resilience, and meaning through stories rooted in ancient texts and modern lives.Hosted by Avi N., the show blends cultural insight, personal reflection, and timeless wisdom to spark thoughtful conversation and inner strength.Whether you’re into sacred history, spiritual growth, or just meaningful storytelling — this space is for you.Empower your week. Tune in. Speak up. Walk free.https://www.zionempowered.com/

Vous êtes cadre, cadre supérieur ou cadre dirigeant, avec plusieurs années d’ancienneté ? Dans mon podcast Droit des Cadres, je vous donne les clés juridiques pour : - protéger vos intérêts en cas de harcèlement (moral, sexuel) ou discrimination (âge, grossesse…) ; - se défendre face à un licenciement à venir ; - négocier au mieux sa rupture conventionnelle. Je suis Maître Avi Bitton, avocat en Droit du Travail depuis plus de 22 ans pour le conseil des cadres et cadres dirigeants. Chaque mardi, je décrypte pour vous les grands sujets que tout cadre doit maîtriser : ...