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Maeko only wants to protect the people she cares about. Somehow, that goal has taken her from living a life as a pickpocket on the streets of London trying to pay off her mum's debt, to becoming deeply enmeshed in rising hostilities between the Pirates and the Literati. Now she has offers from both sides to help protect her loved ones. But things have gotten more dangerous. All around her the Pirates and Lits are hard at work on ways to destroy each other. Meanwhile, things are spiraling out of control with Chaff and Ash.

"Vor 15 Jahren ... haben Sie uns aus der Dunkelheit geführt. Sie kommandierten die größte Rettungsarmada aller Zeiten. Dann ... das Unvorstellbare. Was hat Sie dies gekostet? Ihren Glauben. Ihren Glauben an uns. Ihren Glauben an sich selbst. Erzählen Sie uns, warum Sie die Sternenflotte verlassen haben, Admiral?" Jedes Ende hat einen Anfang.

Ci sono istanti in cui la vita scorre tutta intera davanti agli occhi, come una visione. "Ossa di sole" cattura quella visione e la trasforma in romanzo. Gli occhi e la vita appartengono a Marcus Conway, un marito, un padre, un ingegnere che abita in un lembo rurale d'Irlanda. È il 2 novembre, il giorno dei morti. Seduto al tavolo della cucina, Marcus sente il rintocco di una campana, la campana dell'Angelus.

On his deathbed, Ezra Stevenson’s grandfather bequeaths him a macabre tale of domestic violence. Driven to investigate his grandfather’s account of the four Mackenzie children and their monstrous family history, Ezra embarks on a horrific voyage of discovery, deception, and revelation. 

These 18 stories range from magical realism to the Gothic and macabre. Whether describing a burg of one-legged miners, a bizarre brother/sister relationship, or salty seamen telling their favorite real-life horror tales, Eric McCormack disturbs and enchants. 

What young reporter could resist the opportunity to be the only journalist allowed into a town on which a news blackout has been imposed? When James Maxwell is invited to the town, he discovers the entire population is suffering from a strange and unnatural plague. Is a poisoner at work? When, one by one, the normally quiet residents of a British village with a disturbing past become compulsive monologuists and then die, reporter James Maxwell learns it is impossible to get at the truth about what is happening.

In the current digital age, it is becoming increasingly more difficult to stay focused. Smartphones, tablets, smart watches, and other devices constantly vie for our attention. In both business and life, we are constantly bombarded with tweets, likes, mentions, and a constant stream of information. The inability to pay attention impacts learning, parenting, prioritizing, and leading. Noise: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus teaches managers and leaders how to help themselves and others sharpen their focusing skills.

In this book you will be provided with the inspiration needed to take the next step to becoming a fabulous fully fledged performer in the competitive world of entertainment. Now, in its second edition, it's not just for those starting out, but it's the real insiders' guide to everything you need to know to reach the very top of your game.

Harry Steen, a businessman travelling in Mexico, ducks into an old bookstore to escape a frightening deluge. Inside, he makes a serendipitous discovery: a mid-19th-century account of a sinister storm cloud that plagued an isolated Scottish village and caused many gruesome and unexplainable deaths. Harry knows the village well - it was there that he met the woman whose love and betrayal have haunted him every day since. Presented with this astonishing record, Harry resolves to seek out the ghosts of his past.

Maeko hasn't been long away from the gritty London streets and she's already learning that her new civilized life comes with its own challenges. She has to dress properly, eat properly and be a proper lady. She can't even talk to a boy without a chaperone. She's got proper coming out of her ears. If not for her feline companion Macak, she might go mad.

With millions of fans, numerous Grammys, and a load of good press, Taylor Swift's meteoric rise has given her the sweet taste of fame at a very young age. Her fans love her, radio and television adore her, and young men everywhere wish they could date her. Join us for a look at her life, from the very beginning all the way through today.

Man muss schon von weither aus Texas kommen, um den eigentümlichsten deutschen Stamm zu erforschen...

Tayla, Pippa, and Mitch love playing baseball outside. Their game is interrupted, however, when Mitch’s brand-new ball that was given to him by his grandad Mac is eaten by the Baseball Monster. The three kids realise they must find courage and work as a team to get the ball back from the greedy monster.

Medical Matters Podcast brings direct information, engaging discussion, and insight of the current state and issues surrounding health care with professionals who provide care.

There is no sure route through grieving. Jerusha McCormack provides instead a series of signposts by which we may find our own path to a new life.

Two best friends discussing crimes, cults, and crazy "coincidences."

Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast is a scripted narrative true crime podcast hosted and produced by Rorie Jane McCormack. Each season curates a series of true crime cases related to a single theme. The theme of Season 1 is Captivity and explores cases of human captivity in various settings, such as child abduction, familial confinement, and human exhibits. New episodes are released every two weeks on a Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A public and global affairs radio show and podcast, brought to you by The McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at UMass Boston; committed to student success in an equitable world, and broadcast exclusively on WUMB Radio. In depth public interest conversations include; inequality, urban issues, education in the 21st century, governance, foreign affairs, diversity, public service and policy careers, and more.

Finding your Significant Other (the one who gets you, tolerates you and embraces your oddities) is no mean feat. Significant Other is hosted by married people Aleisha and Rich, who explore each week all of the stuff that we encounter when we take the big step toward commitment and choose to show who we really are, displaying our quirks and weirdness to another human. They ask: What makes a relationship good? Successful? How do you know if you've met 'the one'? Does 'the one' even exist? And why do some relationships work while others fizzle?With professional advice from clinical health ...

Sean's Wild Life podcast project explores biodiversity, conservation, environment and our connections with nature.Join as we showcase the importance of wildlife and nature in our lives, and talk with the extraordinary people dedicating their lives to protecting it, educating others about our impacts on the planet or just seeing the benefits of nature therapy for themselves.Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced by Sean McCormack, co-produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose. All costs of production have been self funded. If you've ...