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1978. When teenager Rina Pine is abandoned by her hippy mother in the isolated village of Sorrow Spring and forced to live with her elderly aunt, she quickly realises no one is coming to rescue her. Rina finds herself trapped amidst a community of women beholden to the past, who believe in the protective powers of the local spring. When a child goes missing and a young mother is killed, she is drawn into the dark and sinister truth flowing through the sacred waters that give the village its name.

Die Macht der Gedanken von Henry Thomas Hamblin ist ein inspirierendes Buch, das die Bedeutung positiven Denkens und dessen Einfluss auf das persönliche und berufliche Leben betont. Hamblin diskutiert, wie Gedanken die Realität formen können und bietet praktische Anleitungen, um das Denken zu verbessern und somit das Leben zu bereichern. Er verwendet Beispiele und Anekdoten, um seine Theorien zu veranschaulichen, und motiviert die Leser, ihre geistigen Fähigkeiten zu nutzen, um ihre Lebensumstände zu verbessern. Das Buch dient als Ratgeber, um innere Kraft zu entdecken und positiv zu nutzen.

We are living through a period that is unique in human history. For the first time in more than ten thousand years, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. In the middle of this century population growth will stop, and the number of people on Earth will start to decline—fast. In this provocative book, award-winning science writer Henry Gee offers a concise, brilliantly told history of our species—and argues that we are on a rapid one-way trip to extinction.

The Promise of Youth Anti-citizenship argues that Black youth and youth of color have been cast as anti-citizens, disenfranchised from the social, political, and economic mainstream of American life. Instead of asking youth to conform to a larger societal structure undergirded by racial capitalism and antiblackness, the volume's contributors propose that the collective practice of anti-citizenship opens up a liberatory space for youth to challenge the social order.

The Book of Drabbles is an anthology of stories that are exactly 100 words in length. Within this audiobook are stories of magic, science, and horror. Step inside and let these amazing authors from around the world wrench your heart, make you smile, or unsettle you to your core.

Embark on an interstellar journey with "The Babylonian Chronicles," a riveting sci-fi trilogy that catapults listeners into the heart of the ancient asteroid Psyche. Nuclear scientist Salaam Rahal's quest for evidence of an advanced civilization takes a perilous turn, leaving his commander, Calager McGeen, and base engineer, Sara Lafeete, in a race against time to save him.

Due migliori amici. Dieci viaggi insieme. Un’ultima occasione per innamorarsi. Poppy e Alex. Alex e Poppy. Non hanno nulla in comune. Lei è una ribelle, lui un precisino sempre perfetto. Lei ha un’incontenibile voglia di viaggiare, lui preferisce stare a casa con un libro. Eppure, da quando molti anni prima hanno condiviso la macchina per tornare a casa dal college, sono diventati amici per la pelle. Per la maggior parte dell’anno vivono lontani - lei a New York City e lui nella loro piccola città natale - ma ogni estate, per un decennio, si sono concessi una gloriosa settimana di vacanza insieme.

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital. Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter’s always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) – will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world?

Nature is the perfect teacher for the challenging and very personal concept of leadership. And no one knows this better than former zoo and aquarium senior leader turned leadership consultant Julie C. Henry. Wisdom from the Wild shows you—whether you’re a new or experienced leader—how to learn from and be inspired by the wildlife and wild places all around you. This fun, new approach to leadership presents nine “Unbreakable Laws” from the animal kingdom.

In a world shrouded in secrets and desire, Quinn's life takes a treacherous turn when she witnesses Adriano, a dominant and possessive billionaire, commit an act of ruthless vengeance. Quinn faces a choice: give up her life, or become Adriano's wife. Caught between her past and a dangerous present, Quinn discovers an unlikely sanctuary in the arms of a man trained to kill. In this gripping story of seduction and power, Quinn and Adriano navigate the dangers of the mafia world. Can obsession be the language of love? Can love transcend the barriers of loyalty and revenge?

"Delta Branch" follows the gripping journey of a team within the United Sol Task Force facing unexpected challenges in Human Controlled Space. The team grapples with mysterious occurrences, navigating through danger and betrayal while uncovering dark secrets. As they fight against adversaries and attempt to rescue those affected by malevolent experiments, they must band together, showcasing their resilience and teamwork against insurmountable odds.

Progress and Poverty by Henry George explores the paradox of increasing inequality in periods of economic growth. George proposes that land speculation is the root cause of wealth disparities, advocating for a single tax on land value to promote fairness and reduce poverty. This influential work is critical for understanding economic and social theories regarding land reform and taxation.

What is an independent woman to do in a world where marrying means losing everything? Pregnant, widowed and rejected by her family, Helena Andrews moves to Redway Acres, where she raises her daughter and trains horses. She befriends an old widower in a ramshackle cottage, the family from the grand estate of Eastease, and their friend Colonel Nathaniel Ackley, second son of the Earl of Aysthill.

Teresa Tommasino has always avoided trouble. Never married, shes gone through life quietly, content to be a Brooklyn schoolteacher. She knows the Mafia run her neighborhood, but as long as she keeps her head down, she figures shell be safe. But trouble has a way of slipping into even the most peaceful life. After witnessing a terrible crime, Teresa is drawn into a world of gangsters, fear, and deception. With a contract out on her life, she agrees to a desperate plan: a car bomb, a faked death, and an escape from New York.

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Alguna vez has considerado dejar todo atrás y, literalmente, irte a vivir a una cueva? O quizá una opción más acogedora, entre árboles y aves que cantan. En Walden: la vida en los bosques, Henry Thoreau nos relata su experiencia de vivir dos años y dos meses en un bosque cerca de un estanque por dos años: el presupuesto necesario para iniciar su aventura, la construcción de su vivienda, las prácticas para conseguir sus alimentos y su día a día a través de las distintas estaciones.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding is a comedic novel that follows the life and adventures of its foundling protagonist, Tom Jones, as he navigates through love, betrayal, and society's expectations. The novel is celebrated for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and exploration of human nature and morality, making it a significant work in the development of the novel as a literary form. Fielding's satirical lens critiques the hypocrisy of 18th-century British society while ultimately advocating for virtue and goodness.

Dalton Beauregard has a plan. It involves acing all his exams, making the Dean's List every year he's at Lassiter College, and going to med school and becoming a doctor. Marty O'Brien has a plan, too. His is to improve his life by emulating those around him. He's going to need a study plan, a tutor, and... a boyfriend?

Only days ago, I had everything. A man I wanted to marry. A prestigious fellowship for graduate school. A perfect new apartment. I’m a psychology student. I should have known she was hiding something from the start… Now I’m shivering under a foil blanket wondering how my life became a nightmare. And when the paramedics check me over, it’s not concern I see on their faces. It’s fear. They think I did this. They think I killed her…