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From the award-winning “master of the short story” (The New York Times Book Review)—nine shattering, hilarious tales of men on the outskirts of America, habituating the motels, hot dog stands, and dive bars time forgot, grappling with a world that is swiftly changing, and dreaming of a return to the wooded shores of their youth

Dr. Cynthia Holloway has been haunted since childhood, when a storm stole her family and set her on a path to fight climate change. Rising through the ranks of the EPA she spearheads the radical Climate Adaptation Program—a last attempt to reorganize humanity into survival “Sects” . But as governments collapse and natural disasters escalate, even adaptation proves futile.

Ob im Beruf, beim Sport, in der Politik oder wichtigen Lebensentscheidungen: Wenn Menschen sich im Wettbewerb befinden, benötigen sie gute Strategien, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen und erfolgreich zu sein. Das Problem ist nur: oft fehlt angesichts ausufernder Komplexität und gefühlt immer steigender Unsicherheit der Durchblick. Wie stellt man also die richtigen Fragen? Wie fokussiere ich auf ein Zielbild? Wie stellt man sicher, dass man den für sich richtigen Weg findet? Und wie behält man Klarheit im Strategiewirrwarr?

When Joey finds a book about the world before it was perfect hidden in the forest, he becomes intrigued with the description of a beautiful, powerful dragon that has been imprisoned for 1,000 years. When the dragon is finally released, Joey's perfect world becomes a hothouse for intrigue, deception, and rebellion—and he is right in the middle of it. How can any of them resist the temptation to dabble in the delights of such beautiful evil?

From the New York Times bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello comes a groundbreaking collection of Thomas Jefferson’s writings on race.

Hicks McTaggart, Privatdetektiv, nimmt einen Routinejob an: Er soll die ausgebüxte Erbin eines Käse-Fabrikanten ausfindig machen und nach Hause bringen. Doch unversehens findet er sich auf einem Ozeandampfer wieder und landet schließlich fern jedem Seehafen in Ungarn, wo eine Sprache wie von einem anderen Stern gesprochen wird und es genug Backwaren gibt, um einen Detektiv bis ans Lebensende zu versorgen, aber jede Spur von der flüchtigen Erbin fehlt.

New York, una festa a Brooklyn in un'afosa notte d'estate, un blackout: mentre l'intera città piomba nel buio e nel caos, un'energia diversa comincia a brillare… Un primo incontro. L'amicizia di una vita. Ex fidanzati. E forse l'inizio di qualcosa di nuovo. Quando si spengono le luci, le persone rivelano le loro verità nascoste. Nascono nuovi amori, alcune amicizie si trasformano in qualcos'altro, e nuove possibilità si spalancano davanti a noi.

Sharks. In space. It's exactly what you think it is. What more do you want?

Dieses Hörspiel ist eine sorgfältig recherchierte und umfassende Tatsachensammlung zum Ukraine-Krieg. Mit eigenen Vermutungen hält sich der Autor zurück. Die blossen Vorgänge sind dramatisch genug. Wie ist der Konflikt historisch entstanden? Mit welchen Weichenstellungen wurde auf den Krieg hingesteuert? Um was geht es wirklich? Wie haben die Ukraine, die USA, die NATO und Russland die Eskalations-Spirale angetrieben? Es geht nicht darum, wer "gut" oder "böse" ist, wer "gewinnt" oder "verliert". Es geht darum, die Zusammenhänge zu verstehen.

Arnold Döring was just twenty-three years old when he flew his first mission against the Soviet Union on June 21, 1941. On that day he started writing his diary. His account not only describe the technical aspects and the difficulties posed by weather and terrain, but are also filled with...

Within this accursed tome lies an unlucky 13 chilling tales to send an everlasting chill down your spine. From horrifying whispers from damned spirits, to killer forests and haunted lakes, to cursed children’s toys and possessed video games, and even sinister family members who are true monsters, hidden in human skin; these gospels of horror are sure to always rob you of a peaceful slumber...

This book tells American stories occurring on one day–the Fourth of July–beginning with the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and throughout our 250 year history. The Declaration of Independence announced that the new nation was grounded in an idea: “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Inside this book’s covers are the Founders who gave birth to that idea–Adams, Jefferson, Washington, with each having more than one consequential Fourth of July.

A collection of essays by Austrian School economist and Nobel laureate F. A. Hayek, whom Ludwig von Mises described as “one of the great economists” of all time. The vision of this book was to serve as a primer for the layperson, introducing a new generation of listeners to Hayek’s writings.

Hades: From Neglected Child to Lord of the Dead is a dark mythological epic that reimagines the origins of the god of the underworld. Cast out by his divine family and buried beneath Olympus, Hades begins a savage journey through pain, exile, and transformation. But this is no hero’s tale. This is the unspoken legend of a god who was never meant to rise—and yet, built an empire from ash.

In naher Zukunft: Auf Grund der Maßnahmen zu Pandemien und Klimawandel hat sich das Leben vollkommen verändert. In dieser explosiven Gemengelage kommt der junge Robin Hochwaldt unerwartet an die Hebel der Macht, nachdem er dem Amt für Schuld und Scham entkommen ist. Nach irritierenden und schmerzhaften Erfahrungen erkennt er, dass er eine Entscheidung treffen muss.

Sharing the Word: Teaching Series on Resting in God’s Quiet Strength draws its message from Psalm 131:1-3, one of the Bible’s shortest yet most profound psalms. In just three verses, David captures the journey of humility, stillness, and eternal hope. In this book, Dr. Thomas L. Driver, Ph.D., DMIN, weaves together insights from 27 years of military service and his calling in ministry.

Today's kids face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Despite our best efforts, our children continue to struggle with internal and external pressures that impact their mental health. If we're doing all we can to make sure our kids are happy, why aren't they?...

Oscar Teabag-Dooven, once a Velvet Paw, is all that stands between a fractured universe and total obliteration. But Oscar wanted to be a poet, not a hero, not a destroyer, and certainly not the most loathed animal on the planet. After his avant-garde recital triggers mass death, suspicious reincarnations and catastrophic misunderstandings involving curry, he’s the only one left to blame.

Ella Thompson, a geotechnical engineer, arrives in Wirrapara expecting dust, silence, and an abandoned mine site. What she finds is static—on the radio, in the mirrors, and behind her own reflection. Her dog, Casper, senses it first. Then the motel room shifts. The town watches. And memory itself begins to rot. As reality fractures, Ella is pulled into a spiral of echoes, teeth, and voices that don’t belong to her. The town doesn’t want to kill her. It wants to keep her. Shape her. Speak through her.

In 1915 a book was stolen, a crow appeared, and fate dealt its hand. Rose Carbonelli sees ghosts. She doesn’t sleep. She watches every corner, studies every shadow, listens to the screams that no one else hears. Rose Carbonelli is terrified. Her father hasn’t been heard from since he volunteered to go to war in 1915. The money ran out a year ago, her mother, Edith, is fading away. Rose needs a job to save them both, and an excuse to flee the ghosts of her home. When Rutherford House advertises for a lady’s maid, Rose seizes the opportunity.