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The Dwellers of the Rock. They could create matter with the power of their minds. Any element, any molecule, any form; they could call it into being with a thought. Even living flesh. They could travel to the edge of their universe, without ships to carry them, and send their minds to visit other worlds without moving a step. All knowledge and learning was theirs for the taking. They never tired, never hungered. They had peace and purpose and, eventually, fulfilment. And they knew where they would go when, at last, they died.

Nari Collette finds herself on the brink of homelessness after a crushing betrayal. Desperate for stability, she reluctantly agrees to an unconventional proposal from the attractive and enigmatic Kincaid Akel. Determined to reclaim his seat as heir of a dangerous criminal enterprise, Kincaid needs a wife to solidify his position, but he never expected his carefully selected bride to ignite such fierce desire. As Nari awakens feelings he long thought dead, Kincaid struggles to maintain control.

"El cerebro vive en un cuarto oscuro". "Tal es el gran misterio al que nos enfrentamos", afirma Arsuaga en este libro en el que el sapiens y el neandertal afrontan el mayor desafío de su proyecto en común, el más complejo, el que supone abrir una puerta a lo ignorado. Vivimos con la paradoja de que, pese a los avances de la neurociencia en los últimos años, el cerebro, que rige nuestra conexión con el mundo, continúa siendo el gran desconocido.

After a teeny incident with red paint, my hometown votes that it’s done with my activist ways. Now I’m on an entirely different planet, holding a single suitcase, standing on a platform, waiting for my new alien husband to arrive in his vehicle. I bite my lip as I wait because there’s one serious problem with this whole situation. After a best forgotten, one-night stand gone wrong, I’m three months pregnant and obviously this baby won’t be his.

When ex-navy SEAL Salam “Fade” al-Fayed steps in front of a sniper’s bullet, he assumes that he’s reached the end of the road—his death wish has finally been answered. Instead, he wakes in a hospital. As one of the deadliest operatives in U.S. history, he’s now incapable of even standing without assistance. Alone and wanted by authorities, he’s destined to spend the rest of his life lying in a prison infirmary. So when a shadowy organization offers him a new identity and next-generation medical care, he has no choice but to agree. Nothing’s free, though.

Sophie leidet sehr unter dem Verlust ihrer Mutter und benötigt dringend eine Auszeit. Auf Teneriffa angekommen, entdeckt sie ein Stellenangebot von Hugo, einem im Ort lebenden Rentner. Spontan bewirbt sie sich und bekommt den Job. Doch das Inselleben wird schnell mehr als Sonne, Meer und Siesta: Hugos schöne Villa ist in Gefahr und dann taucht auch noch sein misstrauischer, aber sehr attraktiver Neffe Alex auf. Sophie hat alle Hände voll zu tun, sich mit komplizierten Männern und einer ganz offensichtlich nicht erwiderten Anziehung zu Alex auseinanderzusetzen.

Nach einer unschönen Affäre mit ihrem früheren Verleger leidet Ivy unter einer Schreibblockade. Um ihre Schreibkarriere wieder anzukurbeln, schlägt ihr Agent eine Auszeit vor. Sechs Monate in einer traumhaften Villa auf der wunderschönen Insel Teneriffa. Ohne Internet, ohne Fernsehen und ohne Ablenkungen - abgesehen von dem sehr attraktiven Sebastián, der jeden Tag vorbeikommt, um den Pool zu reinigen. Bald schon schreibt Ivy wieder mit neuer Motivation an ihrem Roman, und auch Sebastián zeigt Interesse an ihr.

Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills's book The Adventure Gap is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner.

Il va vraiment falloir que j’aie une discussion sérieuse avec le Père Noël au sujet de son sens de l’humour. Était-il vraiment nécessaire de m’enfermer, moi, un joueur de hockey pro blessé qui tente d’éviter les médias à tout prix, avec cette fille capricieuse qui se la joue princesse et qui semble déterminée à me détester, dans un chalet loin de toute civilisation ? Je veux dire, sérieusement, qu’est-ce que j’ai bien pu faire pour mériter ça ? Maintenant, je suis coincé avec elle au beau milieu d’une tempête de neige.

Tras obtener la independencia en 1821, México necesitaba encaminarse hacia la construcción de un país libre. El periodo posterior a este hecho estuvo marcado por una serie de conflictos y revueltas sociales: distintos gobernantes, estancamiento económico e intervenciones extranjeras. Sin duda, fueron tiempos difíciles, tiempos revueltos.

Slinging hotdogs may not be the most glorious side gig, but hey, if it paid for college, that’s all Emma could ask for. And let’s be real, of all the crowds in the world, what were the odds that Comic-Con would get Portalled next? Emma really should’ve known better. Once again, the universe conspires against her, and now she’s stuck in a world where the laws of physics don’t seem to apply, and even the grass is trying to kill her. She better pay close heed to the Artificial Intelligence guiding her and make some new friends fast, because out here, it’s thrive or die.

A vendetta that brought us back to Forest Grove has put all our lives on the line. The woman we love is thrust back into the arms of the monster that hurt her. Lives are hanging in the balance as we go up against the original founder of the Saviors—the one person who can beat us at our own game.

An elite Force of Guardsmen led by the one and only omnipotent Being known as Fate -The Stone Brothers are tasked with keeping humanity safe, the Supernatural community from unraveling, and the bad guys in their place all while being reunited with their One True Fated Mates.

In today's busy world people become so preoccupied with their day-to-day existence that they rarely have time to T_H_I_N_K! I have designed this group of topics as conversation starters and short stories that cause the listener to think. They are meant to be kicked around, argued over, developed, expanded, and speculated upon in an endless game of What if! The modern world is designed so that you don't have to think. There are forces and organizations that want to make your choices for you and make it easy for you not to bother yourself with questioning them.

Hostage negotiator Carrington Reed is called to the scene when reports come in that fifteen hostages are being held by the Kendrix brothers in an abandoned house in south Texas. When she arrives on site, Carrington quickly learns that the brothers are armed and refuse to release their victims, a group of undocumented immigrants, until the local police identify their father’s murderer. Working closely with Levi Ehrlich, a handsome investigative reporter who has covered some of Carrington’s negotiations in the past, she finds herself being undeniably drawn to him.

These Fated Mates are the key to saving Dragon kin. Can they come together in time? Or will all be lost to a past neither can forget? Devon’s heritage has given him a unique perspective of the world around him. And his complete trust in Destiny may be all that saves the One the Universe made for him.

Discover the life-changing guidance you've been seeking. Are you longing for a deeper understanding of autism, practical strategies to foster your child's development, and effective communication techniques? Do you yearn for the knowledge and tools to be a steadfast advocate for your child's unique needs? This isn't just another book on autism – it's your essential roadmap to raising a child with autism, filled with empathy, relatability, and real-world strategies.

The purpose of being Born-Again is to cure pain that you are dealing with especially mentally, spiritually, and physically. If your heart is bearing sin, God has the power to baptize you with the Holy Ghost, instantly filling you with bliss and inexplicable joy. Your obedience to the will of God, relentless repentance, faith, and complete trust in the Lord will heal you holistically giving you purpose, and reason to pursue your relationship with God further.

Emma really should’ve known better. Once again, the universe conspires against her, and now she’s stuck in a world where the laws of physics don’t seem to apply, and even the grass is trying to kill her. She better pay close heed to the Artificial Intelligence guiding her and make some new friends fast, because out here, it’s thrive or die.

Max Kent, le quarterback vedette de Leland University, se trouve en lice pour remporter le trophée Heisman, un exploit que son père, une légende du football américain, n'a jamais réussi à réaliser. Ayant toujours évolué dans l'ombre de la renommée paternelle, Max est prêt à tout mettre en oeuvre pour atteindre cet objectif, même s'il doit recourir à des stratagèmes peu conventionnels, comme se dégoter une fausse petite amie. En effet, les tumultes de sa relation passée avec son ex-petite copine pourraient bien compromettre ses chances.