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Isa, a Gulf War sergeant, silenced a snitch to save his platoon from a murder rap. He now lives namelessly on the streets of New York, shielded by police formerly of his old platoon. His orders are clear: “If the authorities get close, take me out.” For now, in limbo, Isa writes books. He spots his daughter, who has no idea who he is, on the bus. Full of emotion, he accidentally forgets a manuscript. Bob Herman finds a woman who plagues his dreams and a manuscript he can’t put down on a bus ride home. His boss scans the composition, shocked that Herman had it in him.

Deckard O'Shea has come to terms with his family's birthright, even if it is one he would've never chosen. His world as he knows it is in shambles as King Arthur's true nemesis, Jakobus, has orchestrated mayhem and panic. Along with the newly formed Keepers Division of the military, Deckard dons the legendary sword Excalibur in a war torn England and struggles to survive against ruthless axis powers and special forces known as Harvesters led by the devil himself.

After years of service in the Imperial Expeditionary Force, Jol Rivers has found a tentative home in Littlereach, where he makes a living as a blacksmith. One day, however, a beautiful mage arrives and tells him that he has a mysterious magical power hidden within the items he forges, one that could defeat the malignant forces threatening the Second Empire. She invites him to the Lyceum, an institute for mages where he can develop this power.

Crypto, Let’s Keep It Simple is your go-to guide for understanding the world of cryptocurrency. Whether you’re curious about Bitcoin, blockchain, or just how digital money works, this book makes it all super easy to understand. It walks you through key terms, popular cryptos, and how to stay safe while exploring this exciting space. With simple explanations, it’s perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics and feel more confident going into the crypto world!

Von Schneeflockenzauber, der wahren Liebe und einem unerwarteten Wunder. Um Weihnachten zu entfliehen, begibt sich Lilah Evans kurzerhand auf eine Reise ...

From the time she was young, Suleika Jaouad has kept a journal. She’s used it to mark life's biggest occasions and to weather its most ferocious storms. Journaling has buoyed her through illness, heartbreak, and the deepest uncertainty. And she is not alone: for so many people, keeping a journal is an essential tool for navigating both the personal peaks and valleys and the collective challenges of modern life. More than ever, we need a space for puzzling through.

From Lydia Millet—“the American writer with the funniest, wisest grasp on how we fool ourselves” (Chicago Tribune)—comes an inventive new collection of short fiction. Atavists follows a group of families, couples, and loners in their collisions, confessions, and conflicts in a post-pandemic America of artificially lush lawns, beauty salons, tech-bro mansions, assisted-living facilities, big-box stores, gastropubs, college campuses, and medieval role-playing festivals.

Aldo is determined to become a better person. His best pals Dougie and Craig and the four-legged love of his life, Bruce the Staffy, do their best to keep him on the path to redemption, but his lawless nature and chaotic home life propel him into a series of comical, exhilarating, occasionally brutal adventures.

Memories from a Culturally Insignificant War is the gripping, side-splitting memoir you didn’t know you needed. It’s like Saving Private Ryan, but if Private Ryan was a sarcastic twenty-something with perfect follicles and a tendency to narrate military maneuvers like an infomercial.

A trauma patient's dying request of AJ Docker leads him and his retired police dog, Banshee, to embark on their latest adventures. Partnering with his patient's sister, they embark on a quest to uncover powerful research that could alter the course of humanity. Shadowy enemies pursue them in Washington, D. C., in a race to capitalize on the information, while a new threat reveals itself at Doc's hospital. A greedy corporation is attempting to take over the emergency room, threatening the quality of healthcare nationwide.

Das magische London: Mehr als drei Jahre ist es her, dass Holly und Aelfric die Stadt verlassen haben, um in die Anderwelt zu gehen. Als die Asperischen Magier erfahren, dass Aelfric Dalton plötzlich nach London zurückkehrt, sind sie erfreut, aber auch verwundert. Weshalb kommt er ohne Holly? Und weshalb trifft er in ihrem sicheren Haus nicht ein? Wie sie bald feststellen müssen, hat sich Aelfric einer mächtigen dunklen Organisation angeschlossen. Dafür könnte es ganz unterschiedliche Gründe geben und einige davon sind wirklich besorgniserregend.

Nikola Tesla ist mit dem Aufbau eines Versuches zur Übertragung von Licht beschäftigt, den er gerne auf einem großen Fest der Bevölkerung präsentieren möchte. James Moriarty, der Tesla in dessen Labor aufsucht, ist zunächst von Teslas Beschäftigung gar nicht begeistert. Doch dann beauftragt er ihn, den Versuch in einem deutlich größeren Umfang durchzuführen als von Tesla geplant. Noch bevor sich Tesla fragen kann, was es mit Moriartys plötzlichem Sinneswandel auf sich hat, taucht Hugh Appleton, ein ehemaliger Kommilitone, bei ihm auf.

Unlock the power of timeless wisdom with this thoughtful collection of 40 meaningful quotes. Each quote is accompanied by simple explanations, real-life stories, and helpful advice to guide you through life’s ups and downs. Whether you want to grow as a person, improve your relationships, or find new motivation in your daily life, this book gives you the tools to take these lessons and apply them in easy, practical ways.

Le Molosse est une nouvelle fantastique publiée pour la première fois en février 1924 dans le magazine Weird Tales. Deux jeunes gens passionnés de l'occulte se rendent en Hollande pour déterrer le cadavre d'un sorcier. Dans la tombe, ils trouvent une amulette en forme de chien. Ils n'en connaissent pas la signification, mais elle leur rappelle " cette chose évoquée dans le Necronomicon de l'arabe fou Abdul al-Hazred. " De retour chez eux, ils consultent l'ouvrage qui leur explique les pouvoirs de l'amulette.

Polaris est une nouvelle fantastique publiée pour la première fois en décembre 1920 dans le journal The Philosopher. La nouvelle commence par une description par le narrateur du ciel, la nuit, de sa fenêtre, lors de ses longues nuits d'insomnies, notamment l'Étoile polaire. Ce dernier raconte ensuite un rêve qui l'a particulièrement marqué, et qui se trouve être récurrent chez lui : une ville de marbre située sur un plateau, entre deux montagnes, perpétuellement éclairée par l'étoile polaire.

To take Arne Haase as a role model: Germany's oldest marathon runner is still doing 20 kilometers twice a week at the age of 90. And it doesn't have to be that sporty. But wouldn't the Haase model be a nice vision of you in your old days, being "trapped" in the body of a 45-year-old? For millions of people, regular exercise is part of their lives. But almost all of us run the wrong way. To stay mobile from now until old age, we can make up our minds for a fundamental change. E.g. we mostly, unconsciously run as if we were training for a competition.

Arne Haase turnt es vor: Deutschlands ältester Marathonläufer macht sich noch mit über 90 Jahren zweimal pro Woche auf für 20 Kilometer. So sportlich muss es gar nicht zugehen. Aber ganz ohne Stress im hohen Alter im Körper eines 45jährigen gefangen zu sein: Wäre das Modell Haase nicht eine schöne Lebensvision? Regelmäßige Bewegung gehört für Millionen Menschen zu ihrem Leben. Aber wir laufen fast alle falsch. Um von jetzt an bis ins hohe Alter beweglich zu bleiben, können wir den Kopf hinzunehmen. Dazu diese Trainingsanleitung. Wir laufen meistens so, als trainierten wir für einen Wettkampf.

This book isn’t just another sales manual—it’s your personal guide to thriving in the world of sales, whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt. It dives deep into the heart of what truly makes a great salesperson: building real, meaningful relationships with your clients. You’ll learn how to sell authentically, how to master the entire sales process, and, most importantly, how to avoid those all-too-common mistakes that can trip you up at every turn.

La Rue est une nouvelle écrite à la fin de 1919 et publiée pour la première fois dans le numéro de décembre 1920 du journal amateur Wolverine. L'histoire retrace l'évolution de la rue éponyme dans une ville de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, vraisemblablement Boston, depuis ses débuts comme chemin à l'époque coloniale jusqu'à un événement quasi-surnaturel dans les années qui ont suivi immédiatement la Première Guerre mondiale.

L'Étrange Maison haute dans la brume (The Strange High House in the Mist) est une nouvelle fantastique écrite par le 9 novembre 1926 puis publiée dans le pulp Weird Tales en octobre 19313. Dans le village de Kingsport, situé à l'embouchure du Miskatonic sur la côte Est des États-Unis, se trouve une vieille maison isolée au bord d'une falaise. De la lumière apparaît parfois à ses fenêtres, mais sa porte d'entrée est inaccessible car elle se trouve du côté de l'océan et donne directement dans le vide.