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In the annals of piracy, few figures are as enigmatic and controversial as Captain William Kidd. His journey from a reputable seaman to one of the most infamous pirates encapsulates the blurred lines and moral ambiguities of 17th-century piracy and privateering. But he also lived through seismic times in the history of England, Scotland, the Caribbean and of the Americas, especially New York. It's an incredible journey, scuppered by those in high places with wealth and power that all began with maritime tradition dating before Julius Caesar.

"Why It’s Taking So Long to Fix Youth Sports" speaks for the countless voices disheartened by the current state of youth sports. Once innocent neighborhood games have transformed into a cutthroat business fueled by profit. The joy and camaraderie of yesteryears have been overshadowed by a relentless pursuit of success, wealth, and self interest. Youth sports expert Matt Young takes us through a forensic examination of what’s gone wrong, combined with practical strategies for how to give sports back to the kids.

A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker is a celebratory selection from 100 years of influential, entertaining, and taste-making verse in The New Yorker. Seamus Heaney, Dorothy Parker, Louise Bogan, Louise Glück, Randall Jarrell, Langston Hughes, Derek Walcott, Sylvia Plath, W. S. Merwin, Czeslaw Milosz, Tracy K. Smith, Mark Strand, E. E. Cummings, Sharon Olds, Franz Wright, John Ashbery, Sandra Cisneros, Amanda Gorman, Maggie Smith, Kaveh Akbar: these stellar names make up just a fraction of the wonderfulness that is present in this essential anthology.

Captain Don Harr is being punished due to a mistake made by the military. He's basically "taking one for the team," even though he's doing so under protest. He has been physically altered, given a new identity, and placed in charge of the antiquated ship known as The SSMC Reluctant. His crew is full of misfits, including a by-the-book first-officer who dreams of one day becoming the captain of the ship, a surfer-type ensign who always has pervy thoughts on his mind, and an old-style engineering robot from the G33Z3R line who fittingly calls himself "Geezer."

An exploited child worker in the silver mines of Bolivia finds an ally – but at what cost? A young woman's affair has terrifying repercussions when her lover's wife dies. A sailor's wife takes her communion with Nature a little too far…From a hungry young woman who is not what she seems, to a boy who has taken his mother's advice a little too seriously; from disfigured girls willing to pay any price to fit in, to an immigrant who cannot escape his tormentor; from a new home with a sinister secret, this collection plumbs the depths of the psyche and dredges up some very modern horrors.

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The town of Oak Hollow, Ohio is dying. Jobs are scarce, crime is rampant, and the authorities aren't helping. But, when the infamous haunted house on Asher Street is quickly converted to a funeral home, it appears something has come to pick clean the bones of this once-proud Midwestern town.

Read by the authors and hosts of the hit podcast Buffering the Vampire Slayer, this memoir reflects on heartbreak, perseverance, building community, and life lessons learned from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This audiobook features bonus songs, jingles, and clips from the podcast and live shows...

Mein Name ist Giselle Carrera. Ich bin 35 Jahre und in New York gestrandet. In meiner Not ende ich als Vorzimmerdame eines Tierarztes. Als der heiße Tierarzt mir die Tür öffnet, ist meine Angst vor Spinnen und anderen Kleintieren vergessen. Zumindest solange, bis ich meinen ersten Patienten vor mir habe. Obwohl mein neuer Boss arrogant auf mich wirkt, hat er etwas Unwiderstehliches an sich… Drei Wochen später ist das Chaos perfekt, denn ich halte einen positiven Schwangerschaftstest in den Händen. Mein Name ist Milan Miller, ich bin Multi-Millionär und es ist meine Berufung, Tieren zu helfen.

Lola Young has been an actress, an academic, an activist and a crossbench peer. But from the age of eight weeks to eighteen years, she was moved between countless foster care placements and children's homes. It would take many decades before she was able to make sense of her childhood. Baroness Young's story is a vital part of contemporary Black British history, but is also a moving account of being a child in care, a black child in a white family, and the sense of disconnection that comes from living between cultures.

In der Liebe ist alles erlaubt... Arrochar Adair ist in den Ex-Bodyguard ihres berühmten Bruders Lachlan verliebt, und das seit sie denken kann. Doch Mac ist 13 Jahre älter als Arro und noch dazu, würde er niemals etwas tun, das Lachlan nicht gutheißen könnte. Aber auch Mac kann sich der Anziehung, die Arro auf ihn ausübt nur schwer entziehen. Und so sendet er Arro immer häufiger gemischte Signale.

It’s been five years since Jared McCulloch’s grandfather Collum passed away and he inherited his farm in the Scottish Highlands. After his grandad saved him from his past life, Jared is determined to honor Collum’s legacy. But not only has a series of bad luck put him in danger of losing the farm, his estranged father is disputing the will. In a desperate situation, Jared realizes he’ll do just about anything to save the land.

Two fishermen, lost at sea, try to overcome the hardships that the ocean throws at them, as they try not to lose their sanity, with increasing threats from all around.

In a kingdom far away lived a very loving, blessed, and generous father. One of the father's greatest desires was to share his kingdom's wealth and blessing with others. He had seven sons whom he dearly loved. The father assigned each of his sons to travel to a city and gave each of them a very challenging and difficult task. The first son set out to embark on his journey and did not return. The second son left for the city following his father's instructions and did not return. The third son, dressed in a green robe, left for the city and also in search for his brothers and did not return.

Naga Ryun, Lekon Tinahan, Dokebi Bihyung und der Mensch Kaygon haben den Hainsha-Tempel erreicht. Dort erfahren sie endlich mehr über die Prophezeiung, die sie hergebracht hat: Die Naga-Priester wollen einen der Götter töten, um ihre eigene Göttin so viel Macht zu verleihen, dass sie die Welt erobern kann. Die Mönche bitten Ryun, Kontakt mit seiner Göttin aufzunehmen, um herauszufinden, wie die Priester vorgehen wollen. Ryun kommt der Bitte nach – und tappt damit geradewegs in eine Falle. Für ihn und seine Gefährten beginnt ein Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

Are you an art enthusiast? If so, an art club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join an art club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun. Take the plunge, join the club, and get involved!

This is the first book to offer Shinzen Young’s revolutionary Unified Mindfulness as a self-help tool for listeners who are suffering from trauma, addictions, and anxiety but have struggled to engage with traditional forms of therapy. Not only are these techniques unique, they are also uniquely effective, with the power to combat harmful mental, emotional and behavioral patterns and help listeners find freedom within.

Magisch, fesselnd und atemberaubend spannend – der Auftakt zu einer epischen Fantasy-Serie vom koreanischen Genre-Großmeister! In einem einsamen Gasthaus am Rand der Punten-Wüste treffen drei Gestalten aufeinander, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten: Der Lekon Tinahan ist ein mächtiger Krieger mit dem Kopf eines Hahns. Bihyung ist ein Dokebi, ein Feuerwesen, immer zu Scherzen aufgelegt. Und Kaygon Draka ist ein Mensch, der das legendäre Schwert eines Königs trägt und ein düsteres Geheimnis verbirgt.

Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

Das epische Finale der großen Fantasy-Saga aus Korea! Die Abenteurer Kaygon Draka, Lekon Tinahan und Feuergeist Bihyung haben die Reinkarnation der Lekon-Göttin gefunden – doch der Tanzende Gott der Menschen bleibt verschwunden. Um die Macht der Nagas und ihren Krieg gegen die Völker des Nordens zu beenden, reisen sie nach Süden, ins Zentrum der Macht der Nagas. Doch die Echsenwesen, die die Macht ihrer Göttin gestohlen haben, sind nahezu unbesiegbar, wenn der Tanzende Gott nicht gefunden und eine uralte Prophezeiung erfüllt wird. Den Abenteurern bleibt nicht mehr viel Zeit.