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When it first happened, the euphoria was palpable. The masses rejoiced in the new reality of no longer having to grow old or die, but brotherhood and good will was soon lost somewhere in the blurred line between infinite and finite and in those who chose differently. Those who still believed that life was meant to have a natural progression with a beginning and an end became destined to live their lives out on the streets. Those who accepted the glorious gift of "Foreverlife" lived interminably in their bliss - or so it seemed.

Unsurpassed wilderness soon to become a battleground. A lone warrior has harnessed the raw, natural power of one of the greatest predators of all time. And the land to which he has kinship will no longer tolerate its desolation and decimation. War has been declared, and a zoological superweapon has been unleashed. As ranchers begin to lose their cattle, their lands, and their lives, a small community reaches out to the only person who can help: Thomas Walker, a hunter turned conservationist. He will soon discover that the creature is more familiar to him than he ever thought possible.

Gavin, sundered from his band, seeks to survive the trials and tribulations of a decidedly minor Gladiator. He is forgotten by most, but still draws the hate of Valaran diVolcanus, the most vicious fighter among his peers. As Gavin wades into the Free Leagues, Sadira reaches the zenith of her career, assuring her place in the Grand Championships. But jealousy and betrayal mar her ascent, and while she might be a diva on the fighting grounds, she soon discovers that she is only a pawn in the Great Games.

In this memoir, Luke Timothy Johnson draws on his rich experience to invite listeners into the scholar’s life—its aims, commitments, and habits. In addition to sharing his own story from childhood to retirement, Johnson reflects on the nature of scholarship more generally, showing how this vocation has changed over the past half century and where it might be going in the future. He is as candid and unsparing about negative trends in academia as he is hopeful about the possibilities of steadfast, disciplined scholarship.

Many people aspire to become successful, but what does success really look like? Is it the same for everyone? Does it have a requisite trait or quality that not everyone has? How do you define success? Regardless of how you define it, remember that your view of what success looks like is always valid; and once you know what success looks like for you, it’s time to take steps toward it.

From beauty to general well-being, discover the miracle of dry fasting and the route to a new you.

On October 25, 1947, the United States government helped the Chinese Nationalist Party, Kuomingtang (KMT) President Chiang Kai-Shek flee the overwhelming communist forces. President Chiang established the new democratic government known as the Republic of China on an island later to be known as Taiwan, previously a major trading center called the “the beautiful isle” or Formosa. This audiobook will not only account for the transformation of Taiwan in the eyes of the colonizers but understand the detrimental impact that the reshaping caused.

Calvin Watters spent three hard years on the Vegas streets, working the depths of the red light district. When a string of escort murders surfaces and the LVMPD has no answers, they realize that there is only one man they can turn to for help. Calvin vowed to never return to his former life, but this new case pulls him back in. As he hits the streets, his honed survival skills kick in, and the PI must call upon his past experience to outwit a worthy opponent.

In the fascinating new audiobook from the best-selling author of Humanology, Luke O'Neill explores some of the big human questions and tells us what science has to say about topics such as gender, addiction and euthanasia. With his trademark easy wit and clever pop-culture references, Luke is a serious scientist with an amazing knack of making science accessible. If you are curious about us, this bizarre animal called the human being, this is a book for you.

In der Milchstraße hat Atlan von einer angeblichen Enkelin erfahren. Bei seinem Versuch, sie aus den Händen von Entführern zu befreien, geht aber alles schief, und auch Gucky fällt in die Hände des Feindes. Als Atlan sie verfolgt, scheint es für sie nur noch ein Ziel zu geben: DER ILT MUSS STERBEN!

During the gilded age, when women live subjugated to men, 18-year-old Bridget prides herself on having earned acceptance to medical school. When her father is murdered, a crime that does not interest the law because he was half Native American, she risks her plans to become a doctor, determined to avenge his murder. Bridget's quest thrusts her into a world of seedy men and glitzy women, in one of Omaha's most opulent brothels. There, she finds herself the prey rather than the hunter. If she is to survive, she must keep alliance with a community considered society's lowest.

Worth the Wait, formerly known as X’s and O’s on Layaway, is an unusual story of courtship and love. It tells how Luke and Jamie Knickerbocker came to realize the value of waiting to engage in a physical relationship until their wedding day. In a day where little virtue is reserved for marriage, they share a rare gift of purity and commitment from the very start. They discovered that true love begins with knowing Christ. A foundation is then laid for a meaningful relationship.

Schon als kleines Mädchen hat Rosa ihre Zeit am liebsten mit ihren Schwestern Hannah und Antonia in der alten Mühle am Sternsee verbracht. Jetzt, mit Anfang dreißig, betreibt sie die Mühle mit ihrer Tante Lou - und könnte glücklicher nicht sein. Doch dann muss sie erfahren, dass ihr Freund Julian eine Affäre hat - und setzt ihn kurzerhand vor die Tür. Wenig später taucht Julians attraktiver Bruder David im Mühlenladen auf und wirbelt ihr Leben kräftig durcheinander. Was Rosa jedoch nicht ahnt: David spielt nicht mit offenen Karten.

Gut dreitausend Jahre in der Zukunft: Perry Rhodans Vision, die Milchstraße in eine Sterneninsel ohne Kriege zu verwandeln, lebt nach wie vor. Der Mann von der Erde, der einst die Menschen zu den Sternen führte, möchte endlich Frieden in der Galaxis haben. Unterschwellig herrschen immer noch Konflikte zwischen den großen Sternenreichen, aber man arbeitet zusammen. Das gilt nicht nur für die von Menschen bewohnten Planeten und Monde.

Die Lage im Solsystem spitzt sich zu -und beide Seiten setzen alle Mittel ein...

Im Januar 1519 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung (NGZ) werden zwei Gefahren von der Milchstraße abgewendet: die Herrschaft des Atopischen Tribunals, das aus der Zukunft agiert, und der Kriegszug der Tiuphoren, die aus der Vergangenheit aufgetaucht sind. Beides kostet jedoch einen Preis: Künftig wird die Lokale Gruppe und deren Umfeld für alle Superintelligenzen und Hohen Mächte unliebsames Territorium sein.

Born to nomadic parents and humble beginnings, Luke Richmond grew up running wild and free in the Australian outback. After finishing school, he joined the Australian Army and served his country overseas as an infantry soldier - an experience that sparked in him an unrelenting desire for adventure. But when he leaves the army, Luke finds himself broke and adrift in London, caught up in a soulless world of drug and alcohol addiction.

Die Chancen für einen Sieg über die Mächte des Chaos sind dadurch gestiegen, dass Perry Rhodan seine Dokumentation einer erfolgreichen Retroversion nach Terra bringen konnte...

Auf bislang ungeklärte Weise verschwand das Solsystem mit seinen Planeten sowie allen Bewohnern aus dem bekannten Universum. Die Heimat der Menschheit wurde in ein eigenes kleines Universum transferiert, wo die Terraner auf seltsame Nachbarn treffen, die sich alles andere als freundlich verhalten. Nach zahlreichen Verwicklungen kann jedoch Reginald Bull einen Waffenstillstand erreichen.

Um gegen die Invasoren bestehen zu können, muss Perry Rhodan endlich in die Offensive gehen. Aber zuerst gilt es, einer fürchterlichen Falle auszuweichen...