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Hoje é o aniversário de Leonard Peacock. Também é o dia em que ele saiu de casa com uma arma na mochila. Porque é hoje que ele vai matar o ex-melhor amigo e depois se suicidar com a P-38 que foi do avô, a pistola do Reich. Mas antes ele quer encontrar e se despedir das quatro pessoas mais importantes de sua vida: Walt, o vizinho obcecado por filmes de Humphrey Bogart; Baback, que estuda na mesma escola que ele e é um virtuoso do violino; Lauren, a garota cristã de quem ele gosta, e Herr Silverman, o professor que está agora ensinando à turma sobre o Holocausto.

Dolly, Linda e Shirley não eram grandes amigas nem tinham nada em comum até que os maridos morrem juntos operando uma tentativa de assalto. Cada uma a seu modo está enfrentando o luto quando Dolly é surpreendida por descrições detalhadas de todos os roubos realizados e planejados pelo marido. Ela se vê diante de uma encruzilhada: pode se livrar daquilo tudo e voltar à sua vida pacata ou entregar a descoberta aos criminosos que querem tomar o lugar do falecido. Mas ninguém cogitaria sua aposta em uma terceira alternativa: recrutar as outras viúvas e concluir aquela última missão.

A mysterious disease has killed most of America's children. Ruby might have survived, but she and the others have emerged with something far worse than a virus: frightening abilities they cannot control. Pressured by the government, Ruby's parents sent her to Thurmond, a brutal state 'rehabilitation camp', where she has learned to fear and suppress her new power. But what if mastering it is a whole generation's only chance for survival?

Damasco, Síria, início dos anos 1980. Um agente secreto dos EUA abandona a filha recém-nascida em meio a um bombardeio, entregando-a a um destino incerto. A incapacidade de se perdoar o faz fugir do passado, levando-o ao Líbano, ao Afeganistão, ao Iraque–a qualquer lugar onde o perigo e a tensão o permitam esquecer seu erro.

No mesmo dia em que é diagnosticado com uma doença terminal, Roy Cady pressente que o chefe, um agiota e dono de bar que é o mandachuva em Nova Orleans, quer vê-lo morto. Conhecido entre os membros da gangue pelo nada afetuoso apelido de “Big Country”, por causa do cabelo comprido e das botas de caubói, Roy desconfia de que o serviço de rotina para o qual foi enviado possa ser uma emboscada. E de fato é. Mas consegue inverter os papéis e, após um banho de sangue, escapa ileso.

Quando eles tomam conhecimento de uma notícia que parecia impossível, Malorie se permite ter esperança pela primeira vez desde o início do surto. Há sobreviventes. Pessoas que ela considerava mortas, mas que talvez estejam vivas. Junto dessa informação, porém, ela acaba descobrindo coisas aterrorizantes: em lugares não tão distantes, alguns afirmam ter capturado as criaturas e feito experimentos, invenções monstruosas e ideias extremamente perigosas. Além disso, circulam rumores de que as próprias criaturas se transformaram em algo ainda mais assustador.

This book is presenting you the practical guidelines of how to manifest complete health with spiritual techniques, inspired by the greatest spiritual teachers of our time like Louise Hay, Maya Angelou, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Esther & Jerry Hicks with their "Teachings of Abraham". Each chapter includes a poem that connects with the topic and speaks to your soul. Dr.

The Company We Keep is a call to reflection and action, offering listeners permission to evolve in their friendships—and reminding us that the people we surround ourselves with are not only mirrors, but key companions on the lifelong journey of healing, self-trust, and belonging. Elle shares her unflinching journey of learning to stop abandoning herself in the name of loyalty, to take ownership of the energy she brought into relationships, and to tell the truth—even when it cost her comfort.

Most guidebooks on Ireland will tell you where to stay and what to see. Ireland—Culture Smart! is written for people who want to know more and go deeper. Here you will find the beliefs and attitudes of the Irish, their rich musical and literary culture, their ancient language and mythology, the values they live by, how they do business, how they enjoy themselves, and the ways they have been molded by their tumultuous history and indeed their geography.

The last in the Lost Rites trilogy “The Ancestral Landscape” explores the space between us, both within and around us, in terms of what is longing to be given our collective attention for truth, reconciliation and healing.

Quittant son Sud natal, Léo, vingt ans, monte à Paris avec un rêve en tête : devenir styliste. Dans ses bagages, l'amour absolu de sa mère et son carnet de croquis dont il ne se sépare jamais. Repéré par un célèbre couturier, il est propulsé sur le devant de la scène. Un rêve éveillé, jusqu'au jour où il assiste à l'impensable. Léo doit alors faire face à un choix déchirant : sacrifier ses principes pour sauver la réputation de la maison de couture, ou rester fidèle à lui-même au risque de tout perdre.

Jules steckt fest! In einer Kleinstadt inmitten der kanadischen Wälder und in ihrem eigenen Leben. Seit ihr Vater die Familie verlassen hat, trägt sie die Verantwortung für ihre psychisch labile Mutter und kümmert sich um alles, nur nicht um ihr Glück. Das ändert sich, als der geheimnisvolle Cassian einen Brief in ihrem Zimmer hinterlässt. Jahre später begegnet sie Cassian unter den magischen Nordlichtern wieder und begreift, dass er nicht nur der Mann ist, der ihr Herz schneller schlagen lässt.

Wesley Greenfield approaches Dr. Rosalyn Hunter, his high school crush, even though she’s now stepping up to help him protect three neighborhood kids. As the principal of the local elementary school, she’s in a league he believes is far above his as the owner of a struggling community center. Ice had to grow up fast after the tragic loss of his only living parent when he was nineteen. Now, he relies on his childhood friends, who share his dreams of a better life, to help run the center. Although he longs to be with Rosalyn, he’s determined to build a future for himself and his community.

Tam Becket has hated Lord Lyford since they were boys. When they were both nine years old, Lyford smashed Tam's entry into the village's vegetable competition. Tam soon finds himself set on a quest for the most difficult of all possible prizes: Self care, forgiveness, a second chance... and somehow the unbelievably precious knowledge that there is at least one person who loves Tam for exactly who he is—and always has.

Gertrud, Emilie und Hans, die Kinder von Helene, sowie Paul und Aumoe, die Kinder von Martha, erleben den Krieg auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise und müssen sich neuen Herausforderungen stellen. Die dramatischen Ereignisse des Krieges zwingen die junge Generation, neue Wege zu gehen.

There are at least 100 things wrong with Meredith Schwarzwelder. In fact, keeping track of these things is the only way David Carew has managed to remain living with him for as long as he has. Meredith is an irredeemable eccentric who flirts with everyone in his path (#3 on the list), cries at anything (#35), makes the worst coffee in the world (#70), and talks to mice, or imagines he does (#50).

The book examines the relationship between the presidency and the sport, and argues through stories that the two naturally go together. Golf is the sport of presidents. It defines the presidency. It is a game of patience, concentration, focus, and moving forward toward a target. The job is about aim and guiding others toward an end goal amid the obstacle, and the job requires simplicity and making progress in as fewer moves as possible. Golf allows access to the president, and it is also a form of communication the leader uses to send subtle messages to the public.

In London ist die Erdhexe Arina zusammen mit ihren zwei Schwestern dafür zuständig, die Schattenwesen an der altehrwürdigen Universität der Stadt im Auge zu behalten. Als Arinas Schwestern jedoch in Gefahr geraten, wendet sich das Blatt schlagartig, denn nur Henry kann ihr jetzt noch helfen. Wer ist wirklich auf ihrer Seite? Und warum wird selbst ihr Herz zum Verräter, wenn es um Henry geht?

In dit deel van de LUST serie De Sterrenbeeldenserie: erotische korte verhalen voor Boogschutter vind je een speciale collectie van korte verhalen speciaal uitgekozen voor het teken Boogschutter. De speelse en vrije boogschutter is altijd in voor een nieuw avontuur, ook in de slaapkamer. Dit teken geniet van one-night stands en is soms ongrijpbaar. Net als de karakters in deze collectie korte verhalen, houdt de boogschutter van experimenteren met nieuwe partners en speeltjes!

Alia is een getalenteerde verslaggeefster en heeft al veel meegemaakt in haar leven. Ze denkt alles wel gezien te hebben totdat ze op avontuur gaat met de mysterieuze gids Anen. Hij neemt haar mee naar het oude Egypte, waar de twee een sensuele tocht maken. In 'De liefdeseilanden' ontsnappen twee gevangenen. Terwijl de hele wereld naar hen op zoek is, verblijven de twee op een paradijselijk eiland met mooie, losse vrouwen en heerlijk eten.