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Sowing the End: A Quest for Growth at All Costs is a dark satirical allegory about an isolated farmer whose quiet existence is upended by a strange creature with an insatiable hunger for more. Alone on the remote island of Capita, Noel Smith has lived a simple, self-sufficient life with only Pip, his ever-watchful gull, and Herbert, his scarecrow, for company—until the day the creature arrives. At first, it offers little wonders in exchange for food, but as the deal darkens, the demands grow. Soon, J. E. F. F.

Hear about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident listeners. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or in the classroom.

Surviving a car crash was just the beginning. Now, you are David, a newly orphaned teen trapped in Grandma’s isolated cottage in the Virginia mountains—and something in the house wants you dead.

Michael Talbot, his squad, and followers have suffered hardship and loss along the way, but finally, after years of searching, they have reached their Colorado homestead and settled in. But the world hasn't finished with them yet. A ferocious and determined enemy draws them back into the war for Humankind, and this time, the battle will be final.

They say greed lit the match, that gold was at the root of this evil. The miners up near Devils Desk, Alaska, dug too deep, blasted too hard, and they broke something that can never be repaired. Quakes shattered ancient barriers creating a rift between worlds that had been sealed by an ancient race, and the domino effect of those first tremors rocked both the earth’s foundation and humanity’s.

When a history professor is fatally shot at the base of Yellowstone Canyon, seasonal park ranger and former homicide detective Clarence Johnson finds himself roped into the murder investigation. Alongside Special Agent Alison Nance, he quickly realizes they are uncovering more than just a killer. As Johnson and Nance hunt for the killer, clues gleaned from the professor's research hint at a historic conspiracy involving an ancient relic believed to have been secreted away by royalists during the French Revolution.

As Springfield residents decorated for Halloween in September 1972, the crime rate in the quiet, affluent township was at its lowest in years. That mood was shattered when the body of sixteen-year-old Jeannette DePalma was discovered in the local woods, allegedly surrounded by strange objects. Some feared witchcraft was to blame, while others believed a serial killer was on the loose. Rumors of a police coverup ran rampant, and the case went unsolved along with the murders of several other young women.

"This is the tale of Mark Horrell’s not-so-nearly ascent of Gasherbrum in Pakistan, of how one man’s boredom and frustration was conquered by a gutsy combination of exhaustion, cowardice, and sheer mountaineering incompetence. He made not one, not two, but three intrepid assaults, some of which got quite a distance beyond Base Camp, and overcame many perilous circumstances along the way. The mountaineer Joe Simpson famously crawled for three days with a broken leg, but did he ever have to read Angels and Demons by Dan Brown while waiting for a weather window?

Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!

Unvirtual Your Child in a Virtual World dives deeper into the essential strategies parents, educators, and caregivers need to guide children away from virtual distractions and toward meaningful, offline growth.

In a dazzling future where interstellar travel is the norm and the mysteries of the universe beckon, the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson embark on their most extraordinary case yet.

Where Is Charlotte? captures the game of Hide-and-Seek as played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Drawing on the classic children’s tune, “Frère Jacques,” adults and children listen and sing together, bringing to life a young girl not afraid to say, “No.” Our little trickster has an authentic and assertive voice (perhaps a tad cheeky) and a playfully sassy non-verbal style. Charlotte bravely goes from familiar inside hiding places to “climbing trees” and “riding a breeze.”

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

Writing Your Book with ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide for People 50+ is a practical and inspiring resource designed to help individuals in their golden years embark on the rewarding journey of authorship. Whether you’ve always dreamed of sharing your life story, publishing a memoir, or exploring creative writing, this guide empowers you to bring your ideas to life using the revolutionary AI tool, ChatGPT. Packed with clear instructions, practical examples, and actionable advice, this book breaks down the writing process into manageable steps.

Navigating the job market can be overwhelming. Every rejection feels like a setback, every application, a shot in the dark. But what if you had a roadmap? A guide to help you navigate the finance world? Filled with actionable strategies, insider tips, and real-world insights, this book is your ultimate companion in launching your finance career! Join the ranks of successful finance professionals who found their dream jobs, turned ambitions into reality, and achieved financial success!

In 1878, Wyatt Earp, town marshall of Dodge City, was attempting to arrest some drunken, armed men who’d cornered him in a saloon. John Henry “Doc” Holliday, who'd been gambling nearby, stepped in with a revolver and quieted the drunks, allowing Earp to make his arrests. This was the start to the most legendary friendship and partnership of the American West. Through action-packed adventures, Gardner shows us how, over the years, Holliday became like a brother to Wyatt, riding from town to town, throughout the west.

In Here We Go Again, you will be challenged to realize that much of what you have been conditioned to believe, might be at odds with Scripture.

AIKEN MILL, VIRGINIA… A legend-haunted town in Sylvan County, located in a remote, mountainous corner of the state. With its long history of countless deaths and disappearances, Aiken Mill has become known to law enforcement as “The Cold Case Capital of the World.”Now, an unidentified, mutilated body has turned up in the town. During his investigation, Sheriff Bryce Parrott discovers frightening clues that lead him to believe some ghostly force—or entity—may be responsible for the killing.

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There's no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative.

Hörbuchempfehlung für Thriller Fans: Winters Schmerz die globale Bestsellerserie von Mary Stone. Der Privatdetektiv Atticus Priest soll mehr über den Tod eines Mannes herausfinden, der vom Turm der Katehdrale in Salisbury gestürzt ist. Als kurz darauf eine Lokalzeitung ein Video erhält, das zeigt, wie der Tote Sex mit einem Minderjährigen hat, wird Atticus schnell klar, dass es an dem Fall mehr dran ist, als er zunächst angenommen hat. Geht es um Erpressung? War es ein Suizid? Oder Mord? Bald tauchen zwei weitere Leichen und zwei weitere Videos auf.