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En avril 1957, lors de la première visite officielle d'Elizabeth II à Paris, une série d'événements laisse à penser à un sabotage. Au même moment, deux morts atroces ont lieu à proximité de Buckingham Palace. Lorsque l'un de ses proches est impliqué dans l'affaire, la reine mène l'enquête depuis Balmoral avec l'aide de sa secrétaire particulière adjointe, Joan McGraw.

Sam “Valkyrie” Ryan is reeling. Struggling with her brother’s recent decision to make their next assignment his last, the recon specialist fights to change his mind. But she has no time to process her emotions when they’re tasked to protect a pivotal reconciliation summit between the Altered and Humans from human-supremacist terrorists. Distracted by a charming female medic, the golden-haired marine struggles to stay focused as events quickly unravel.

Welcome to the So Far, So Great podcast hosted by Christian Smith and Lexia Jones. Join us as we use our voices to connect with the world through topics such as: Adulting 101, post grad life, current events, food connoisseurs, entertainment and of course endless amounts of BlackGirlMagic.

A renowned mountaineer and self-described 'fell runner' is found dead in a deep gully on one side of Scafell Pike within hours of announcing his intention of breaking the world record for the quickest continuous summit of every peak in the Lake District. Only a month into the job, DI Jess Chambers had been hoping that Cumbria would offer a slower pace of policing than her native Belfast, but this first case already sees her out of her depth. A local mountain guide, Margot Voyce, proves to be her biggest asset as she begins her investigation.

Dive into the enchanting depths of imagination with 'Pearla and the Enchanting Mermaid' by S.J.B. Worthington. This heartwarming tale transports listeners to a quaint village where Pearla, a devoted mother of ten children and wife to the remarkable chef Woon, faces the daily joys and challenges of family life. Nestled around their humble home with a restaurant, the family finds delight in the simple task of washing clothes by the lake, filled with love and laughter.

Skeptical about the existence of alien life? Convinced that UFOs hold the answer? The only way to get closer to the truth is to look at all the evidence from both sides of the debate. Ready?

After Libby finishes her Christmas shopping, all she wants is a cup of hot chocolate by the fire. Making her way through the snow, she empties her packages into the trunk of her car. As Libby is about to close it, something is wrong … the car is running! Realizing her mistake and that this car isn’t hers, she hurries to the driver’s window to apologize. Libby is surprised to find it empty. Opening the door, she hears a noise in the back and discovers a toddler in his car seat, wearing a Santa hat, smiling at her. “Where is your Mommy, little one?”

Are you ready to embark on a breathtaking adventure that will transport you to a world where the wonders of Christmas know no bounds? In "Elves of the Arctic: A Christmas Encounter," you'll journey alongside Poppy and Jack, who find themselves stranded in the snow-covered wilderness of the Arctic during the holiday of a lifetime. But this isn't your ordinary Christmas story; it's an extraordinary voyage filled with enchantment, excitement, and the unexpected!

Jaden Carter hat der Liebe abgeschworen. Als Scheidungsanwalt hält er weder viel von der Ehe noch von Frauen, die nur an das Geld ihres Gatten gelangen wollen. Als Olivia Bloom vor seiner Kanzlei in seinem Privathaus in Miami Beach auftaucht, weiß er sofort, wer sie ist: eine Heiratsschwindlerin, die sich an seinen Freunden bereichern will. Mit dem Plan, sie zu überführen, übernimmt er ihr Mandat und muss dabei feststellen, dass die hübsche, gerissene junge Frau ihm selbst gar nicht mal so unähnlich ist. Eine Mission treibt Olivia an, die nichts mit Geld zu tun hat.

Far from a normal child's life! Young Terek was introduced into a world of pain. He never really had experienced a mother's love. Until Terek was brutally beaten and left for dead on his Aunt Bunny's front porch. It was then that Terek was shown the rules of "The Game", plus how it felt to be loved unconditionally. Forced to step out into a world where every time he turned around, his loved ones were living or dying by the laws of the streets, so Terek devoted himself to the only thing he felt he had left - and that was his Black Heart!

Fifteen years ago, Guard Four stood by and watched her friend, Atalant, be jettisoned into space for questioning their planet's religion. Atalant should have died. Instead, she disappeared. Consumed by guilt, Guard Four trawls space, hopping from spaceport to spaceport, hoping to find and bring Atalant home with exonerating evidence that Ardulum, the traveling planet her people worship, is no mystic deity. At the edges of the known galaxy, Guard Four finds the shattered remains of a murdered world...

Carl Ramsey ha hecho lo impensable: ha rechazado un trabajo. Cuando el trato es despreciable incluso para forajidos como la tripulación del Mobius, ha de haber algo desagradable detrás. Carl y sus amigos deciden dar caza a su potencial empleador y entregarlo a las autoridades. Pero como justicieros aficionados, se ven atrapados en un pantano moral de conflictos de intereses. Con la victoria (y una buena paga) en sus miras, ¿podrán soportar la terrible verdad que descubran? 

L'année 2016, déjà marquée par le référendum sur le Brexit, s'annonce difficile pour Elizabeth II : l'un de ses tableaux préférés, mystérieusement disparu de sa collection privée, refait surface dans une exposition. La reine confie à Rozie, sa secrétaire particulière adjointe, la mission de le récupérer, de préférence avec des explications. Pour couronner le tout, l'ambiance au palais de Buckingham est gangrenée par une vague de lettres anonymes.

In Unwelcome Guests, Harold S. Wechsler and Steven J. Diner argue that discrimination in college admissions has a long and troubling history in the US. Institutions of higher learning have vigorously sought to shape their mission and the experiences of their undergraduate students by paying careful attention to race and religion in admissions decisions. Wechsler and Diner explore how American colleges and universities sought to restrict enrollment of students they considered undesirable.  

When two thirty-something Houston teachers realize the commonalities and humor of the dating lives that surround them, all they can say is “Class is in session…”

Before Moses, there was no viable monotheistic religion in the known history of the human species. His spiritual descendants number in the billions. He is arguably the most influential person to have ever lived, and for at least 2,000 years, we have gotten the basic details of his life wildly wrong. Moses and the Death of Heresy is a journey of recovery that empowers listeners to find something that has been lost, something that we were all intended to experience: actual religious freedom.

A recovering addict faces the ultimate test when an old friend puts him through a terrifying ordeal. Two brave souls spend the night in a haunted house, only to emerge forever changed. And a cursed photographer goes to horrific lengths when their vision slowly decays.... Scare Street is proud to present a new collection of diabolical delights. Twelve nightmarish tales of terror lurk within this sinister tome. Each one is a treat for shivers and shrieks. And the only tricks you’ll find are the ones your mind plays on you as you feverishly listen to another minute.

Un lote de contrabando por valor de dos millones y medio de terras no le servirá de nada a Carl Ramsey a no ser que encuentre comprador. Con cifras semejantes, a la hora del intercambio no es raro que las cosas se tuerzan, así que cuando todo va sobre ruedas, Carl sabe que no ha podido tener tanta suerte. Tras descubrirse la estafa, la tripulación del Mobius se lanza a la búsqueda de la mercancía robada. En cuanto descubren quién los ha tomado por inocentes, sin embargo, todo se vuelve patas arriba. 

Si alguien corriera alguna vez el riesgo de olvidar que la magia puede trastornar los equipos científicos y tecnológicos, solo habría que recordarle el incidente de la Estación Móvil de Excavaciones YF-77. Esa pobre y desdichada estación tuvo un mago como visitante, y ese mago perdió el control de sus poderes mientras la estación minera se movía a un nuevo punto de perforación. Privada de todo control de posición, la estación pasó de una órbita estable a un rumbo de colisión contra un planeta desértico y muerto.

Being a parent can be terrifying, especially if you are experiencing it all for the first time! Don’t fear, everything you need to know about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and about your baby’s first year, is explained inside this audiobook. This guide also shows you exactly what you need to buy for your baby and when you need to buy them. From preparing your home to decorating the nursery, this guide gives you useful tips on how to go about doing so. Safety for your baby in your home and introducing your baby to your pets are also highlighted in this guide.