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Der Schriftsteller Tonio Kröger ist zwischen der Verachtung für die Banalität des bürgerlichen Lebens und der Sehnsucht nach dem gewöhnlichen menschlichen Glück hin- und hergerissen. Schon als Schüler sucht er beständig die Anerkennung seines Freundes Hans Hansen, der, als Sohn aus reichem Hause, ein Ideal verkörpert, das das genaue Gegenteil seiner selbst ist. Später findet er in der russischen Künstlerin Lisaweta Iwanowna eine Freundin und Vertraute.

In the explosive finale of the Maxx King trilogy, former Army Ranger Maxx King, a cybersecurity expert, faces a conspiracy that could end humanity. From Seattle’s secret labs to Beijing’s frenetic streets and Afghanistan’s war-torn mountains, Maxx and his team of allies—fierce Gabby, steadfast Andres, and loyal Glen—hunt a rogue ex-DARPA scientist, traitor CIA operatives, and an Iranian physicist wielding technology that could trigger chaos on a cataclysmic scale.

Kevin Mallory’s self-centered mindset and utter lack of knowledge of the world don’t keep him from being picked as a vice presidential candidate, but they may keep him from converting his friendship with no-nonsense Kathie into anything resembling a romance. His career as a grudging Customer Support Representative at the UniCast Cable Company is in jeopardy, his car has been repossessed, his finances are in the dumpster, his co-worker in the next cubicle hates him, and he’s failed at every romantic quest he ever started.

The Whitill twins have left the ginseng game behind, but the underworld hasn't gone quiet. Power shifts fast in the black-market ginseng trade. Li Chen and his son, Leo Li are tightening their grip, silencing rivals and buying loyalty with blood. In the hills of Kentucky and the shadows overseas, The Manroot Mafia rises — corruption at its core, violence in its wake.

In the summer, the Isle of Ons is a vacation paradise. But in the winter, when nature is unpredictable and supply boats are rare, Ons is far less inviting. Yet the offseason is perfect for Roberto Lobeira, who hopes to find peace and inspiration to write his new novel. Instead, the island’s few permanent residents give Roberto an unnerving and cautionary welcome. There are even warnings of chilling Galician folklore that keep him on edge—and on watch at night.

Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.

What began as a routine tech deal quickly turns deadly and exposes a much darker reality: a piece of proprietary software has vanished, and the people searching for it are operating with speed, money, and a willingness to erase obstacles. Max realizes too late that the negotiations were never the point—they were the cover.

We are not able to raise happy and healthy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent wants to hurt their child but unfortunately we are doing this everyday. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to train yourself first. You need to know how you need to treat them. What you need to teach them and how you need to talk with them, how you need to communicate with them. Also how you need to solve their problems with a cool and charming way. You have to understand yourself. Only then you can begin to heal your relationship with your children.

This is a 21-day leadership devotional to explain, equip, empower, and execute your leadership potential. What do you do once you've said YES??!! There is usually many emotions attached to the YES; adulation, confirmation, contentment, appreciation, anticipation, and many other feelings of joy and looking over the horizon for what's to come.

Tarquin Stanhope's cosy London life has taken a sinister turn. He's being hunted and threatened, but by whom and for what? Those scary letters addressed to a stranger. What do they mean? Why the violence? There's talk of a cabinet... (yes, a French royal cabinet to be precise, from the Palace of Versailles — a piece worth millions) It was English antique dealer, Oliver Clasper, who hatched the plan to make the counterfeit, but the rash fool stole the idea from Zoltan, and now the Russians want their cut. But wait ... they're tracking the wrong man!

For psychological horror fans and Christian horror fans, AROUND is a dark, mind-bending dive into faith, temptation, and the cost of knowing too much. With dark themes rooted in spiritual warfare, temptation, and the search for ultimate truth, this is a story that peers into the shadows of the human soul. Five teens seek out a house in the middle of nowhere, hiding the dark—a void beyond time and reality, home to a demon who reveals the deepest truths of the mind. Each comes with questions only the dark can answer, secrets about purpose, destiny, identity, and the meaning of their pain.

Revisit the spectacle of the incredible new series of BBC One's Walking With Dinosaurs in this richly detailed look into the distant past. Delve deeper into the dramatic stories of dinosaurs whose remains are currently being unearthed on dig sites all over the world. With the latest scientific discoveries, these stories of legendary dinosaurs are waiting to be uncovered.

Beyond legend lies a reality so absurd it threatens to invert everything. Oscar Teabag-Dooven, poet by nature, Velvet Paw by necessity, is the only hope for a land on the brink of ignition. Some books brighten the world. This one sets it aflame. In a world where cats and dogs act like people, absurdity reigns supreme. Bedlam threatens to engulf the world—unless Oscar can stop it, which he’s willing to try, provided he has an enormous breakfast first.

When dark magic and deceit collide, the biggest threat also becomes the most ridiculous. Forget what you know about heroes: this one’s earless, accident-prone and remarkably ineffective. In a world where cats and dogs act like people, absurdity reigns supreme. With Sinson Rascalion threatening to plunge society into darkness, Oscar Teabag-Dooven is once again thrown into the fray. After stumbling upon the arrogant bard The Dodosette and the beautiful cat Vaasi-Vee, the unlikely trio argue their way across the world to do something about it.

Ouch! Sheep and Shepherds Bite: Slaying Bitterness is for anyone who has felt the sting of being hurt in the church—whether by a fellow believer, a trusted leader, or even a friend you thought would never turn against you. These wounds cut deep, and bitterness can take root quickly, poisoning your joy and faith. But God has given us the tools to fight back. In this book, the author draws from Scripture and real-life pastoral experience to show you how to: Recognize and confront bitterness before it takes over your heart.

Nun soll er die Frau eines Bekannten beschatten. Der sorgt sich: Madeleine leidet an Melancholie. Tatsächlich rettet Flavières sie bei einem Selbstmordversuch aus der Seine – und verliebt sich. Um dann hilflos zusehen zu müssen, wie sie sich von einem Turm stürzt. Jahre später sieht er eine Frau, die Madeleine frappierend ähnelt. Ist diese Reneé in Wirklichkeit Madeleine, die er vom Turm stürzen sah.

What I Always Meant to Say, A Father’s Letters to His Daughters is a series of “life lesson” essays created to provide guidance and encouragement to the author’s daughters as they transitioned into adulthood. Enveloped in unconditional love and ethical principles, What I Always Meant to Say addresses the important (and often sensitive) topics that are often challenging for parents to discuss with teens and young adults: faith, friendship, love & sex, being true to yourself, managing money, work/life balance and more.

When life hits hard, most of us don’t feel courageous. But what if those moments are exactly where real faith in God begins? Bravery does not mean we don’t feel afraid—it’s being confident that God will show up when we know we can’t fight our battles alone. In Strong and Courageous, Thomas White invites you on a 52-step journey through the life of Joshua, a leader who trusted God despite overwhelming odds. You will learn that God’s presence and promise-keeping nature, not human strength, are what make courage possible as you cultivate a resilient, unshakable faith one step at a time.

The city of Liebe is gone and Oscar presumed dead. With Tabby Miss Cakes adrift in a crumbling realm of myth and memory, she's not sure what’s real anymore—or if anything ever was. When Oscar reappears, inexplicably alive, the two stumble into a bizarrely wholesome world where people sand horses, kindness is weaponised and no one seems to notice the sky is falling. That’s because a poet is eating reality.

Oscar Teabag-Dooven, former Velvet Paw of Asquith and occasional poet, is ready to leave the chaos behind. Having faced tendony beasts, collapsing palaces, poetic terrorists, and exploding pastries, he’d much prefer foccussing on the opening night of his theatrical debut. Unfortunately, the world has other ideas.