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Captain Jessie Cinders faces a hazardous choice. The murderer of the governor’s nephew stands before him. But, the frightened teenager, Aurelia Garmenti, doesn’t resemble the commandant’s description of the vicious, hardened killer his security forces seek. To complicate matters, Jessie’s mind has felt Aurelia’s mental powers. The girl is an empath, who escaped the domes below and rode the El car to reach the JOS, Pyre’s orbital station. This shouldn’t be possible. The century-old agreement between topsiders and downsiders forbids the domes to knowingly admit empaths.

In einer kleinen Madrider Buchhandlung will Adora mit Hilfe des attraktiven Buchhändlers Darío ein Familiengeheimnis lüften. "Abuelo Augustin ist nicht dein leiblicher Großvater!" Adora kann kaum glauben, was ihre Mutter da sagt: Ihre streng erzogene Großmutter erwartete bereits ein Kind, als sie Augustin heiratete? Auch wenn ihre Mutter nicht mehr darüber sprechen möchte, ist Adoras Neugier geweckt. Sie will unbedingt herausfinden, wer der Liebhaber ihrer Großmutter war. Ein erster Hinweis in einem alten Gedicht führt sie in eine kleine Buchhandlung im verträumten Madrider Literatenviertel.

The battle for Chandra is going well for the EDF and the Jema—maybe too well. The EDF is falling into old habits inherited from Earth, managing the conflict instead of trying to win it. The Jema are in no hurry either, as their long-term survivability on Chandra can only be helped by the continuing close alliance the war offers. Kaerin control of Chandra is starting to slip, and the most forward-thinking among them can see their blood-soaked future all too well. The thing about rough neighborhoods... they can always get worse.

Sterling and Jean Miller faced heartbreaking tragedies-eight miscarriages, the stillbirth of their son, and shattered dreams of a family. But with only sixty dollars and an unshakable belief in God's promises, they set out on a miraculous journey that transformed 2.5 acres of land into a thriving ministry. Through every trial, they clung to faith when hope seemed impossible. Their story will inspire you to believe in miracles and trust God's plan, even in the darkest moments. Can faith really move mountains? Turn the page and find out.

What if everything you were taught about stress was wrong? What if the key to your overall health, longevity, and well-being wasn't about eliminating stress—but rather deliberately exposing your body to certain types of stressors to make it stronger, more resilient, and more energized? Ari Whitten, M.S., renowned functional health practitioner and founder of the Energy Blueprint, dives into your body's key mechanism for slowing aging and having a longer lifespan: hormesis.

Working in one of Odessa's busiest emergency departments, Eliza Moore never expected to find her true purpose through the suffering of her patients. As a trained nurse, she knew her duty required care and compassion, to help those in need heal from their injuries and illnesses. What she didn't see coming was bureaucratic red tape forcing her to ignore the mistreatment and suffering, to turn a blind eye when the victims needed her most.

The year is 2072. At the lunar farside radio observatory, an old school radio broadcast is detected, similar to those broadcast on Earth in the 1940s and early 1950s, but in an unknown language, coming from an impossible source, and originating at an equally impossible location—Proxima Centauri. While the nations of Earth debate making First Contact, they learn that the Proximans are facing an extinction-level disaster, forcing a decision: Will Earth send a ship on a multiyear trip to provide aid?

Manchmal müssen wir zerbrechen, um heilen zu können ... Shawn versprach Alyssa die Welt, doch welchen Wert haben die Worte eines Lügners? Jeden Tag zerbricht die junge Frau ein wenig mehr in ihrem Leben, das nur eine Fassade ist, bis von ihr nur noch ein Scherbenhaufen bleibt. Erst als ihr Jugendschwarm Theo wieder in die Stadt kommt, erinnert sich Alyssa allmählich an die selbstbewusste Frau, die sie einst war. Stück für Stück setzt sie ihre verwundete Seele wieder zusammen - immer in der Hoffnung, Shawn möge sie nicht erneut zertrümmern.

Sienna and Cassidy grew up in the same small mountain town, worlds apart. Sienna thinks Cassidy is a spoiled mean girl, and Cassidy thinks Sienna is clueless. After a tragic crash, the teens learn death is just the beginning. Destined to become spirit guides, can they face harsh truths and learn to work together? Or will old grudges live on, even after death?

It's Christmas Eve, 1988 and Russell and Joe are among the guests at a lavish party in a celebrity mansion in the heart of Soho. Television presenter and national treasure, Nathan Bentley has a formidable reputation for legendary parties—with wall-to-wall celebrities, drink flowing, drugs, dancing, ill-tempered Cordon-Bleu chefs laying on the food and world famous musicians providing the entertainment. What could be better for a bunch of waifs and strays on Christmas Eve?

It's 1987, and Soho is in the grip of another hot summer. While working part-time in The Red Lion, Joe finds himself agreeing to help a notorious gangster search for her missing girlfriend. Antonia The Gecko Lagorio is daughter to the ruthless but ageing gang boss, Tony The Lizard Lagorio. When her girlfriend, Charlotte Fenwick, goes missing, Antonia turns to Joe for help, believing her to have been kidnapped by a rival gang.

It's 1988. A mild summer after a turbulent political year for LGBT rights. While working as an assistant to a successful Theatre Director, Joe Stone finds himself unwittingly embroiled in another murder investigation. Lexi Goode, a young, up and coming actress has her bright future cut short when she is found murdered in her exclusive top floor apartment in the posh end of Soho. Knowing that the police are as racist as they are homophobic, Joe and Russell inevitably take it on themselves to investigate what happened to the young woman.

Are you feeling down? Need a little pick me up? Then get ready to be inspired. In this book, you'll find a collection of insights from some of history's most enlightened minds and successful individuals. From overcoming challenges to embracing positivity, this book offers potent doses of motivation for navigating life's ups and downs. It will serve as a window opening onto new horizons of understanding and will help you find your spark, your motivation, and your inspirations.

It's 1985, and Joe Stone is excited to be joining his old school friend, and lifelong crush, Chris, for a long weekend in London's Soho—home to a vibrant, developing gay scene, and a million miles from the small town where Joe and Chris grew up. When Chris is found brutally murdered, the police write his death off as just another rent boy fallen foul of a bad hook up. But Joe knows his friend was killed deliberately, and joins forces with former police detective, Russell Dixon—Chris's flatmate—to find out why.

It's 1986, and Adam Cave, lead singer of the pop sensation Loose Lips, is struggling to stay in the closet, especially as his group is going through a messy split, and media speculation about the reasons behind the break up are high. Joe Stone has been assigned to Adam as a runner for the behind-the-scenes, warts and all expose of the recording of the band's last album, and an unlikely friendship begins to form.

Since my divorce, women have served a solitary purpose for me. The last thing I needed in my life was the headache of a relationship. I had no time or energy for anyone other than my son and my club. But when a chance encounter with my son's teacher turned into something I didn't expect, I tossed aside all my reservations and took a chance. I should've kept my distance. I should've listened when she told me she had doubts about us, suspicions which she was yet to find out were justified, and let her walk away.

Nine months ago, in New York City, Raven vanished. Not even a body was left behind, because Raven’s body is still moving. Its new inhabitant is a fictional assassin summoned from the pages of his own world by Raven’s magic and desperation as she fought to escape a trap meant to take her life.

Un soir d'octobre, alors que Mila rentre chez elle, sa vie bascule. Quelqu'un l'attend en bas de son immeuble. Une main se plaque sur sa bouche, et un 4X4 l'em- porte...Mila vient d'être enlevée. Lorsqu'elle revient à elle, la jeune femme s'aperçoit qu'elle est séquestrée et coupée de tout, sans comprendre pourquoi elle a été prise pour cible. Qui est son ravisseur ? Que lui veut-il ? Retenue dans un endroit isolé, elle va devoir apprendre à vivre avec Carter, l'homme chargé de la surveiller, qui la trouble autant qu'il la terrifie. Pour Carter, Mila n'est qu'un contrat de plus à honorer.

FBI agent Olivia Knight and her partner Brock have had better days. While investigating a missing persons case in the Hamptons, they get a new assignment.

Featuring a rich collection of personal memoirs, letters, notes, and reflections from some of America’s greatest figures, The Autobiography Collection brings together real historical documents for contemporary listeners in a stylish and accessible edition that brings history to life.