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Like the classics of dystopian literature - think Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, and more recently, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, The Birthday Present 2050 is a dystopian play that takes a dark look at a disturbing contemporary trend and magnifies it under future totalitarian conditions. The Birthday Present 2050 takes place in a society in which only people and things considered productive are assured existence.

From 1919 to 1986, Grossinger's Catskill Resort Hotel provided a summer retreat from the city heat for New York's Jews, and entertained the great, the near-great, and the not so great, Jews and Gentiles alike. A melting pot of the Borscht Belt, sports, and show-biz worlds, loyal visitors included Red Buttons, Rocky Marciano, Eddie Fisher, and Jackie Robinson. Tania Grossinger grew up there.

Als Ende der Neunzigerjahre der attraktive Amerikaner Benjamin in Ninas Geschäft auftaucht und sie bittet, ein antikes Medaillon zu restaurieren, traut die junge Goldschmiedin ihren Augen kaum: Das Gegenstück gehört ihrer russischen Großmutter Natascha. In ihrem Schmuckstück befindet sich das Bild eines unbekannten Mannes, in Benjamins Medaillon entdeckt Nina nun tatsächlich ein Foto der blutjungen Natascha. Sowohl das Medaillon als auch Benjamins charmant blitzende Augen lassen Nina nicht mehr los.

Nur knapp ist Mara einem Bombenattentat in der U-Bahn entgangen. Ihre Mitschüler nennen sie seither "Das Mädchen, das überlebt hat" und erwarten Betroffenheit von ihr. Aber Mara hat ganz andere Sorgen. Ihre Freundin Sirîn meldet sich immer seltener und scheint plötzlich komplett unerreichbar. Je mehr Mara ihr zu helfen versucht, desto mehr Unverständnis und Ablehnung erntet sie. Was verheimlichen alle vor ihr? Erst als sich ihr Schwarm Chriso in die Suche einschaltet, kommt die erschütternde Wahrheit ans Licht.

Ein grauenhafter Fund: Im Keller eines alten Hauses steht ein Käfig aus Menschenknochen. Und darin ein verwahrlostes Kind. Wer ist dieser Junge? Wer hat ihm das angetan? Mit ihren Ermittlungen stören Kommissar Phil Brennan und Profilerin Marina Esposito einen kaltblütigen Menschensammler, der seit mehr als dreißig Jahren einem grausamen Ritual folgt. Und dieser Killer duldet keine Einmischung. Er will den Jungen zurück.

Suzanne Perry träumt, jemand ist in ihrem Schlafzimmer und berührt sie. Morgens findet sie ein Foto von sich, schlafend im Bett. Darunter die Worte: "Ich wache über Dich." Suzanne ist geschockt, doch die Polizei findet keine Spur von dem Stalker. Dann beginnt eine Mordserie an jungen Frauen. Polizei-Profilerin Marina ermittelt - und begegnet ihren schlimmsten Ängsten.

Der Serienkiller hat zum dritten Mal zugeschlagen. Die Wohnung ist in Blut getränkt, die Tote liegt gefesselt in ihrem Bett. Ihr Körper ist bizarr entstellt. Wieder ist das Opfer eine schwangere junge Frau. Von dem Kind fehlt jede Spur. Die Profilerin Marina übernimmt den Fall. Die Indizien deuten auf eine Täterin hin. Aber kann eine Frau so etwas tun? Plötzlich schlägt der Killer wieder zu. Für Marina beginnt ihr ganz persönlicher Alptraum.

Woden e Carter hanno un segreto: sono amici da sempre, ma non in pubblico. Si incontrano il mercoledì sera a casa di Woden per rispettare l'accordo stretto da bambini: il Woden's Day. Nonostante impegni e interessi molto diversi, quello è il loro giorno speciale. Woden è una patita della chimica e dell'elettronica, piatta come uno skateboard e deliziosamente ordinaria (tranne per un dente scheggiato per colpa di una caduta).

“You don’t have to turn into a corporate drone to kick ass in the working world,” says inspirational speaker Tania Katan. After more than ten years of smuggling creativity into the business sector, Katan is here to tell you that any task or pursuit can be a creative one. You just need to be willing to defy conformity and be ready to conjure imagination anywhere, at any time. That’s where Creative Trespassing comes in.

Milla couldn't have dreamed of climbing so high. Now, she'll face temptations and trials she never expected. Her limits will be tested, friendships and love will be put to the fire, and Milla's actions will decide the fate of both Triton and Deiterra. When everything turns against her, Milla must sacrifice everything. But with all of Triton at stake, will it be enough?

Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus' decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young listeners will thrill at Odysseus' adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry sea god Poseidon.

Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio's amazing journey as he learns - the hard way - what it means to be honest, kind, and, above all, human.

Dracula, that compelling creature of the night, continues his neck-biting ways in a version of the novel that children will devour. Moving from Transylvania to London, the timeless vampire serves up thrills and chills as he imprisons and terrorizes the innocent Jonathan Harker, and then goes after his fiancée, Mina, and her friend, Lucy. From creepy, insect-eating Renfield to Dr. Van Helsing - who valiantly fights Dracula’s evil - the characters and drama are spellbinding.

“All children grow up. All except one.” That special child is Peter Pan, and since making his debut on the stage in 1904, this eternal youth has carried boys and girls off to magical, marvelous Neverland. It’s a trip that all kids want to make, and with this easy-to-understand version of the classic, everyone can fly “second to the right, and straight on till morning” with Peter. Along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, they’ll meet the fairy Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and the menacing Captain Hook.

Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where Sara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get, Sara always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry her through. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children's hearts for a century - and continues to be a favorite.

Actively working with rituals and your senses to create daily practices that you can draw on to relieve stress is an easy, everyday way to work with your body. This book will enable you to create simple rituals that will allow you to work with your five main senses to ensure you have a first aid kit of emotional associations that will calm you down when you are beset with a racing mind, insomnia or general worry.

Hidden at the intersection of several busy highways behind the trees and scrubby undergrowth is an island, full of secrets. Pez has lived there for a while now, enjoying the solitude. She has a vegetable patch, a routine, her own way of doing things and a condor, who may be outstaying his welcome. Runaway brothers Riley and Grayson call the island home too. They keep their distance from Pez and spend precarious days trying to survive, still relying on the man-made world which speeds around them. Then Gil arrives, with his hagstone and a dream of happy families, and everything changes.

Incredible stories with successful leaders, experts, and everyday heroes who have overcome incredible obstacles,are following their hearts,building the business of their dreams and creating the success and abundance they desire. Each episode will teach you actionable steps to get unstuck from your fears and self doubt. You will find your confidence,shift your mindset,see the path of possibilities and build an abundant dream life where you can make an impact, get paid to be authentically you and create a joyous, rich life. You've got so much to contribute and Tania is here to help you do it!

Tania Del Río expone un reclamo social, una denuncia urgente para modificar este inventario actual, para solidarizarse con estos seres humanosy colectivos que, buscando a los suyos, suman fuerzas para superar esta muerte lenta.

Tania Heller MD, FAAP interviews physicians and other healthcare professionals in various fields of medicine.For pre-med students and others interested in learning about careers in medicine.Dr. Heller is a board-certified physician and medical school admissions consultant. She is an author of several books including "On Becoming a Doctor" (Sourcebooks) and "You and Your Doctor" (McFarland).