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Baby, youngest son of Poseidon, had started to avoid going anywhere near his family. Between lovestruck mates and tiny children, more and more he was starting to feel as if he just didn't fit. Anywhere. Abandoned by one father at birth, and pretty much ignored by the other, Baby roamed the world, looking for some kind of acceptance, but all he could find was hookups. And there were plenty of those.

Artemas, known as the academic son of Poseidon, spent much of his time trying to work out how the Fates decided who was to be mated to whom. With the fall of his brothers, his father, and others in their close circle, he was worried he'd be next in line and the last thing he wanted or needed was a mate. But his uncle Zeus pulled him away from his studies with a special project for him - the retrieval of a book from an auction. A very special book by all accounts; the only known written record from the god Silvanus, one of the originals who hadn't been heard from for decades.

Una serie di casi clinici che ha lo stesso fascino delle Mille e una notte. Con straordinaria empatia e umanità, Sacks racconta le strane storie di pazienti neurologici che hanno perduto un pezzo della loro vita o una parte costitutiva del sé. Come il musicista che carezza distrattamente gli idranti credendo che siano teste di bambini. O il marinaio che è convinto di vivere nel 1945. Il viaggio di un nuotatore "in acque sconosciute, dove può accadere di dover capovolgere le solite considerazioni, dove la malattia può essere benessere e la normalità malattia."

Corporal Faryn Steel’s first job is to find her victim’s identity. A woman’s body in a field next to a 12-gauge promises to be an open and shut case. But every clue leads to a new mystery. From the murder to rapes to home invasions and missing shoes...nothing leads to the victim’s identity. Without that one basic fact, Faryn may not have a case. At the same time, Faryn has to deal with her own stalker, plus an ex-boyfriend, people sticking their noses into her alternative lifestyle, and her longing desire to soak in a hot bath eating spicy chicken wings!

"Durch die Kollision mit einem unentdeckten Objekt ist der Zwergplanet Ceres nicht nur extrem heiß geworden - das Ereignis hat ihn auch aus seiner Bahn geworfen. Die Flugbahn unserer Erde liegt nicht gerade in einem günstigen Korridor. Wir bewegen uns mitten durch das Ereignisfeld. Noch kann niemand vorhersagen, wie groß oder zahlreich die Trümmer sind, die uns treffen werden, oder was NOCH alles passieren könnte." - Dr. Michael Hofer.

Building your fortune can be the adventure of a lifetime. Finding out how people obtain their wealth, and discovering their personal secret to earning money is something that always causes great interest. This fictional series is about just that - money and what characters have to do to get it, including strategies used, mistakes made, and lessons learned. In book one, our protagonist starts his career in Buenos Aires in 1890. Boxing, tango, gambling, construction, and cattle raising are some of the numerous activities he pursues to start building his fortune.

Deputy Joe of the Arrowtown Sheriff's department has tried to hold his head up high his entire life, even though it's never been easy. Carrying the Quincy name has been a curse he's worked hard to put behind him, but when his two uncles get thrown out of Arrowtown because of their nefarious dealings, Joe found the courage to turn to the one man he thought would stand by his side.

Das Jahr 2090: Ein halbes Jahrhundert nachdem die Menschheit ins All aufgebrochen ist, bildet die Solare Union die Basis eines friedlich wachsenden Sternenreichs. Aber die Sicherheit der Menschen ist immer wieder gefährdet: durch interne Konflikte und externe Gegner. Beispielsweise sucht eine unheimliche Macht die Galaxis heim - das Dunkelleben. Im Zentrum der Milchstraße spürt Perry Rhodan dem Ursprung dieser Bedrohung nach. Es gelingt ihm, das Dunkelleben in ein gigantisches Schwarzes Loch zu verbannen.

In London, 1989, the metropolitan police are dealing with the biggest drug crime. Drug problem is rising in the capital, and it is up to them to stop these lowlife dealers from smuggling drugs in their city. PC detective Barry Dermative is the expert when it comes to drugs criminals, however, although he works for the police, Barry does not obey the law. He takes his job seriously and has his mind on only one man; Maverick Loki, more commonly known as Loki.

To rid this world of evil, I must first blaze. History tells of a time long ago when small town scientist Dr. Isaacs discovered the cure for cancer. Great right? And it was...for a time. The "Advanced" were born. I am one of few remaining immune to a virus created to kill only humans. Broken and coldhearted, I fight tooth and claw to survive, life in the wastes is harsh every day a battle. Baby and I give no quarter to those who cross us. I just want to find and kill the guy who murdered my mother and kill him...slowly.

Welchen überraschenden Effekt kann der Duft von Kürbiskuchen auf Männer haben? Ist es möglich, im Kopfstand zu trinken? Die Antwort auf diese Fragen sowie viele weitere unglaubliche Fakten liefert Oliver Kuhns Sammlung unnützen Wissens. Darin ist jedes Thema enthalten, das den cleveren Mann von heute interessiert - von Partnerschaft über Sport bis hin zu Technik. Das perfekte Hörbuch für alle Männer, die auf der nächsten Party mit ihrem kuriosen Allgemeinwissen glänzen wollen!

In his brilliant and excitingly ambitious new book, Neil Oliver takes us on a whistlestop tour around the world and through a million years to give us a unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together. From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today. Including many moments listeners will expect, there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.

Let these reflections on love and life show you how to find inner peace and happiness so you can live your best life now. Listen to this collection of 100 inspirational Buddhist quotations. Let these uplifting Buddha teachings on mind, love, and life, motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection to help release suffering and attachment, showing you where to find the inner peace of mindfulness.

Freddies Jugendfreund Zhen bittet den Sebastian Club um Hilfe in Hongkong, er fürchtet um das Leben seiner entführten Verlobten. Während die Herren in die exotische Welt Kolonialchinas eintauchen, geschehen in London mehrere Morde. Geschichten von einer geheimnisvollen schwarzen Dschunke machen die Runde in Chinatown. Und man munkelt von einem Londoner Unterweltboss, der mit den Chinesen unter einer Decke steckt. Ein gefährliches Syndikat streckt seine Finger nach England aus und geht dabei über Leichen.

As far as Liam Lamont's concerned, life sucks. His mate disappeared without a backward glance, he spends most of his time drunk and he has the worst case of blue balls in existence. Fighting his lion form is tiring and if it wasn't for his brother Lucien, and the rest of the pack at Ra's, he'd probably run off into the wilderness and never be seen again.

Just when Joy thinks she can reconstruct her life, Ledbetter dumps her, destroying the foundation. Badden throws her a lifeline, but Peter cuts the rope, sending Badden away to gather supplies. With all the soldiers except Doc off base, it's up to Joy to find answers to the questions attacking her peace.

Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for everyone in chess phenom Oliver Boydell's new book of 64 chess tips, How a King Plays. At only 11-years-old, Boydell has already been both a National Chess Champion and a New York City Chess Champion who's competed at numerous major scholastic chess events since he started playing at the age of five. Now, Boydell is lending his talents to the book as he shares some of his best tips that helped him become a star.

Damien hatte gedacht, dass seine bevorstehenden Prüfungen schon schlimm genug wären. Aber dann bricht seine Mutter zusammen, die unter einer schweren Herzschwäche leidet. In einem verzweifelten Versuch, das Geld für ihre Operation zu beschaffen, nimmt er an einem Streamer-Wettbewerb des neuesten Fantasy-VR-MMORPGs Saga Online teil. Doch durch einen Verrat gleich zu Beginn und eine gefährliche Begegnung mit einem Vampir droht Damien zu scheitern, noch bevor er überhaupt begonnen hat.

Goodreads Best Poems 2020 showcases the collected works of Aiman Sabir, Bernard Smith, Catherine Habbie, Frank Prem, G. R. Paskoff, H. Seeking, Joseph Murphy, Leon Stevens, Oliver Baer, Sean Dennis Lane, Sandra Black, and The Muse. They are a collection of quick rhymes on topics as diverse as lockdown to assaults on the soul. Meet the authors as they pine on love, longing, and remorse in the pandemic.

Manchmal musst du rückwärts lieben, um nach vorne zu sehen... In ihrer herzzerreißend schönen Liebesgeschichte "Du und ich ein letztes Mal" entführt Lily Oliver ihre Leserinnen und Leser auf eine atemberaubende Reise voll märchenhafter Orte, schmerzlicher Wahrheiten und bezaubernder Romantik. Vivi und Josh sind das perfekte Paar: Sie begegnen sich auf der Golden Gate Bridge, verlieben sich in New York und verloben sich unter der japanischen Kirschblüte.