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After years of being a legendary woodcutter in the Northern Kingdom, Ivan Harden now finds himself barely able to support his family. With the Morgan's Coal Company moving in and its manager, Claude Boyle, undermining his every move, Ivan's livelihood is threatened. These pressures are magnified when his children begin to experience unnatural changes. As his wife Grace and daughter Shyla perform a routine healing, Shyla discovers a foul darkness that awakens an ancient magic within her that, if not contained, could eventually destroy the young girl.

Social skills don’t come easily to everyone. But with the right guidance, you can shape yourself into the person you want to be. No matter what your starting point is, you can attract the people you want to talk to, become the most likeable person in a room, and build positive relationships that last a lifetime. All you need is a solid blueprint to follow, and that’s exactly what you’re about to uncover in this insightful audiobook.

The circus comes to town . . . and a man gets to go to the stars. A young girl on a vacation at the sea meets the man of her dreams. Who just happens to be dead. And an immortal pirate. A swordfighter pens his memoirs . . . and finds his pen is in fact mightier than the sword. Welcome to Gene Wolfe's playground, a place where genres blend, and a genius's imagination straps you in for the ride of your life. The Wolfe at the Door is a brand-new collection from one of America's premiere literary giants, showcasing some material been seen before

Jade and Larkin are getting married…with 12 other dragons in attendance. What could possibly go wrong? On the other hand, when Larkin gets new ideas of what he can try out with Jade, how many things can go right? Spoiler alert: Dragons are huge in dragon form. In all ways.

Im Lübecker Stadtwald Lauerholz wird die vierjährige Mia von einem Mann mit der Maske eines Horror-Clowns entführt. Die einzige Hoffnung der verzweifelten Eltern ist, dass sich der Entführer am nächsten Tag bei ihnen melden will. Sie sind bereit jede Summe zu zahlen, die er fordert.

Tamalones Aufgabe klingt einfach: Geh ins Elfenviertel, schaue nach Spuren deiner Ziehmutter, und dann nichts wie weg, bevor jemand etwas merkt. Leider kann sie ohne Hilfe das Elfenviertel von NeuAllerdamm-Rot überhaupt nicht betreten. Mischlinge wie sie, drei Viertel Mensch und ein Viertel Elfe, sind dort unerwünscht, und ihre Magie ist schwach und unscheinbar. Ihrem Auftraggeber ist das durchaus bewusst. Er betrachtet Tamalone nur als Köder und hat ihr Scheitern eingeplant. Allerdings ist er nicht der Einzige, der Pläne mit ihr hat.

Ein gefährlicher Stalker versetzt ganz New York in Angst und Schrecken – der packende 15. Fall für Lincoln Rhyme und Amelia Sachs! Er kommt nachts in dein Haus. Er beobachtet dich, während du schläfst. Er trinkt deinen Wein. Er stiehlt wertlose Dinge. Er verbringt Zeit bei dir. Keine Tür kann ihn draußen halten. Keine Überwachungskamera kann ihn aufzeichnen. Und nun ist er bereit zu töten. Niemand in New York ist mehr sicher. Jetzt liegt es an Lincoln Rhyme, das Netz an Hinweisen zu entwirren und ihn aufzuhalten.

Ein gefährlicher Stalker versetzt ganz New York in Angst und Schrecken – der packende 15. Fall für Lincoln Rhyme und Amelia Sachs! Er kommt nachts in dein Haus. Er beobachtet dich, während du schläfst. Er trinkt deinen Wein. Er stiehlt wertlose Dinge. Er verbringt Zeit bei dir. Keine Tür kann ihn draußen halten. Keine Überwachungskamera kann ihn aufzeichnen. Und nun ist er bereit zu töten. Niemand in New York ist mehr sicher. Jetzt liegt es an Lincoln Rhyme, das Netz an Hinweisen zu entwirren und ihn aufzuhalten.

Willow has figured out how to help Rose, but now they've unearthed an ancient relic, buried in one of the hidden tunnels. The clues are hidden within the journals. Now, it's more vital than ever that Willow embrace her psychic gifts, if she is to save her family. Can she do before it's too late?

Max Gibson ist Professor an einer der renommiertesten Universitäten in London. Bei den Studenten beliebt und von Kollegen geschätzt, ist es umso schockierender, als er während einer Vorlesung tot zusammenbricht. Schnell stellt sich heraus, dass es sich dabei um Mord handelt. Hunter B. Holmes und sein neuer Partner David Cloverfield übernehmen den mysteriösen Fall, der sie in ein Netz aus Lügen, Liebe und Intrigen zieht, je tiefer sie in Max' Vergangenheit graben.

Your entire career depends on communication. When you can communicate effectively, you already have the foundation for being not just a good leader, but a great one…. A leader who inspires…. A leader who motivates…. A leader who is remembered. Whether you’re leading an entire organization, you’re an entry-level manager, or you’re considering beginning your journey into leadership, it all starts with communication.… And you’re about to uncover its secrets.

Jenna's a strong Montana girl who takes what she wants, and what she wants is one last "bonus night" with her favorite ex-boyfriend. That is, until Tyler's two sizzling best friends show up out of the blue, to potentially spoil the fun. Only the fun's not spoiled. In fact, it's even multiplied during a sweat-soaked roll in the pillows and blankets before the coziest fire on the coldest of all winter nights. Tyler's not only there to help out a girl in need, he's even willing to share her—in every possible way—with men so hot, so incredibly gorgeous, there's no way she can resist any of them.

Mattie Sharp was never special--except when it came to getting in trouble. Then, she was exceptional. So when she falls into a portal and winds up in dragon-filled Cavernis, imagine her surprise when she discovers she’s the heir to a magical prophesy and must train to be the hero she never thought she could be. Though Mattie has always been a top student, studying at a school for dragons puts even her to the test!

Die Gestörten liegen quer zur deutschen Arbeitskultur. Die Gehemmten, die Bürokraten, liegen quer zur Zukunft. Die Beziehung zur kreativen Wissensarbeit in Deutschland ist kompliziert. Dabei entscheidet gerade die Creative Economy maßgeblich über die Innovations- und Transformationsfähigkeit im internationalen Wettbewerb. Mit kreativen Menschen können wir oft zu wenig anfangen – deshalb empfehlen prominente Manager, diese zu Innovation und Transformation fähigen Mitarbeiter:innen in "Geschützten Räumen der Organisation" arbeiten zu lassen, damit sie nicht vom Trott der Routine zermahlen werden.

As the second son, Prince Larkin doesn't have much of a role at court. When his brother sends him on a quest to slay a wyvern, he pounces on the opportunity. Only problem? It's not a wyvern. It's a dragon. A naked dragon in human form, who possesses two very large...anyway. Larkin is definitely, absolutely, very not interested in trying them out, but Jade is very, very persuasive. It helps that Jade's fluids make Larkin tingle all over in the best of ways.

The ultimate public speaking handbook: tips, techniques, and strategies to help you deliver stellar speeches and harness the power of storytelling. This thorough guide will provide you with the knowledge and strategies you need to take your fear of public speaking by the horns, connect with your audience, and start seeing public speaking as a magnificent opportunity for reaching, motivating, and inspiring others.

Meet Fred, a large mixed-breed hound living with a cop. Fred pretends he’s a police dog, making up heroic tales to impress his next-door buddy, Bitz, a small, scruffy poodle owned by the Johnsons. So how can Fred admit he’s been faking it all this time when Bitz asks for his help? A newly-acquired cat named Fritz has run off, and if he doesn’t return, Bitz could be sent to the pound, thanks to those Johnson twins and their constant sibling rivalry.

Opal desperately wants to fall in love and have a whirlwind romance, preferably with a human. So when he's rescued by a dashing knight, he thinks his day has finally come. There's just one problem: Tristan hates dragons. Opal isn't going to let something silly like that get in the way of his true love, though. Surely with a bit of wooing, some aphrodisiac dragon fluids, and an epic journey together, Tristan will see the error of his ways, and they can have their happily ever after.

Hex Thorn, a hard-bitten veteran of the elite Special Operations Unit of the Dominion Empire, was content with retirement. He’d seen his share of firefights and bloodshed in a bitter war that ripped the galaxy apart. But when an enigmatic stranger makes him an offer he can’t refuse–a chance to own a legendary Lancer ship–Hex is thrust back into the fray.

Twenty years ago, my best friend, Bailey, was found dead by the train tracks, half of our friendship locket missing from her pale neck. She never took that off. Officially, it was ruled a tragic accident–but I knew better. She’d been crowned prom queen only hours earlier, and someone’s jealousy had finally gotten to them.