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Although Faye is happy with her life, the loss of her mother as a child weighs on her mind even more now that she is a mother herself. So she is amazed when, in an extraordinary turn of events, she finds herself back in her childhood home in the 1970s. Faced with the chance to finally seek answers to her questions - but away from her own family - how much is she willing to give up for another moment with her mother?

Löschen, retten, helfen: Flo, das kleine Feuerwehrauto, ist ein echter Helfer in der Not. Mit dem Feuerwehrmann Bruno lebt Flo in Plätscherbach. Jeden Tag trifft Flo den Krankenwagen Milla und Leopold, das Polizeiauto. Mit ihnen erlebt er viele Abenteuer. So auch, als ihnen im Wald der kleine Hund Robinson zuläuft, der dringend ihre Hilfe braucht. Jede Folge von "Flo, das kleine Feuerwehrauto" enthält drei Geschichten. Sie sind kurz und auf kleine Kinderohren abgestimmt. Dabei wird am Ende jeder Kurzgeschichte eine kindgerechte Brücke zu einer biblischen Geschichte hergestellt.

To Charles Fort, with Love is award-winning fantasist Caitlín R. Kiernan’s third collection of short fiction, a haunting parade of the terrible things which may lie beyond the boundaries of science, the minds which may exist beyond psychology, and the forbidden places which will never be located in any orthodox globe. A deceptively even dozen, this collection includes Kiernan’s celebrated stories “Onion” and “Andromeda Among the Stones”, as well as a number of more obscure pieces.

Die Schlange hat ihr Gift, auch wenn sie unter den schönsten Blumen liegt. (Dänisches Sprichwort). venom (engl.) – Gift, speziell: Schlangengift. Auch: Bosheit, Gehässigkeit. Stell dir vor, die Polizei klopft an deiner Tür, um dir mitzuteilen, dass sich ein extrem reicher Unternehmer umgebracht hat. Neben seiner Leiche wurde ein Abschiedsbrief gefunden, in dem er sich für alles entschuldigt, was er dir angetan hat. Deswegen macht er dich mit seinem letzten Willen zur Alleinerbin seines Imperiums.

Once upon a time, Ella had wished for more than her life as a lowly maid. Now forced to work hard under the unforgiving, lecherous gaze of the man she once called stepfather, Ella’s only refuge is in the books she reads by candlelight, secreted away in the library she isn’t permitted to enter. One night, among her beloved books of far-off lands, Ella’s wishes are answered. At the stroke of midnight, a fairy godmother makes her an offer that will change her life.

Oh weh - Tagein, tagaus hat es geregnet. Der Plätscherbach droht, über den Deich zu schwappen. Dann wäre das ganze Dorf unter Wasser. Doch Flo, dem kleinen Feuerwehrauto, ist nicht bange. Gemeinsam mit Milla und Leopold gelingt es, die Gefahr zu bannen.

Eine Geschichte rund um einen Waldbrand. Keines der Kinder aus dem Zeltlager will etwas gesehen haben... Und dann ist im Durcheinander rund um das Feuer auf einmal Elena verschwunden. Die Kinder machen sich auf die Suche.

Lilly hat Geburtstag. Auf ihrer Geburtstagsfeier möchte Lilly die coolen Kinder aus ihrer Schule beeindrucken. Die Autos Leopold, Milla und Flo sollen dabei für Wasser- und Lichteffekte sorgen. Doch nach und nach sagen die Party-Gäste ab. Was soll Lilly jetzt machen?

For centuries, the most beautiful, able and aristocratic women in England competed for positions at court. Some who came to serve were remarkable for their learning and exemplary virtue, but others were notable for promiscuity and lack of scruple, drawn to court by a lust for money and power. Several ladies-in-waiting became royal mistresses, showing few qualms about betraying the queen consorts they ostensibly served.

It is not an overstatement to say that numbers dictate the way we live our lives. They tell us how we're doing at school, how much we weigh, who might win an election and whether the economy is booming. But numbers aren't as objective as they may seem; behind every number is a story. Yet politicians, businesses and the media often forget this - or use it for their own gain. Sanne Blauw travels the world to unpick our relationship with numbers and demystify our misguided allegiance....

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon,the youngest daughter of the Earl of Strathmore, was born on 4 August 1900. It might reasonably have been expected that she would lead a life of ease and privilege but few could have imagined the profound effect she would have on Britain and its people. Her...

In 1889, Victorian impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte opened the Savoy, Britain's first luxury hotel. Allowing the rich to live like royalty, it attracted glamour, scandal and a cast of eccentric characters, with the D'Oyly Carte family elevated to a unique vantage point on high society. The Secret Life of the Savoy will tell their story through three generations, exploring their roller-coaster achievements, lifestyles and private lives, through the prism of this iconic hotel and its many distinguished guests - from Oscar Wilde to the Beatles.

The year is 1967. Thirteen-year-old Maisie is at her decaying family home, once a medieval abbey. Lucas, an artist and friend, is painting a portrait of Maisie and her sisters. Maisie embarks on a portrait of her own: telling the story of herself, her sisters and their lovers, and of her friend, Daniel Nunn. Twenty-three years later, Lucas's now-famous portrait features in a retrospective of his work. Daniel, obsessed by the sisters and determined to understand what happened that summer at the abbey, pursues answers.

Cherry has a hidden talent. She can see things other people can't, and she decided a long time ago to use this skill to help others. As far as the rest of the town is concerned, she's simply the kind-hearted young woman who runs the local bakery, but in private she uses her gift to add something special to her cakes so that after just one mouthful, the townspeople start to feel better about their lives.

Izzy Brown has always dreamed of being an Instagram influencer. So when her colleague and fellow Instagrammer Luke suggests they ‘fake date’ to boost their profiles, Izzy says yes – against her better judgment. Now Izzy’s profile tells the story of a confident, glamorous 30-something with the perfect boyfriend, and her follower numbers are shooting upwards.

Löschen, retten, helfen: Flo, das kleine Feuerwehrauto, ist ein echter Helfer in der Not. Mit dem Feuerwehrmann Bruno lebt Flo in Plätscherbach. Jeden Tag trifft Flo den Krankenwagen Milla und Leopold, das Polizeiauto. Mit ihnen erlebt er viele Abenteuer. So auch, als die Jugendfeuerwehr eine Notfallübung veranstaltet aus der dann ein echter Notruf wird. Jede Folge von "Flo - Das kleine Feuerwehrauto" enthält drei Geschichten. Sie sind kurz und auf kleine Kinderohren abgestimmt.

Two Worlds and In Between: The Best of Caitlín R. Kiernan presents a stunning retrospective of the first 10 years of the author’s work. It is a compilation of more than 200,000 words of short fiction, including many of her most acclaimed stories as well as some of the author’s personal favorites; several previously uncollected, hard-to-find pieces; her sci-fi novella, The Dry Salvages; and a rare collaboration with Poppy Z. Brite.

Under a Wartime Sky is an enthralling historical novel by Liz Trenow, based on real-life events at a top-secret wartime research station. Telling the story of the heroes behind the discovery of radar, it’s perfect for readers of Kate Furnivall and Rachel Hore. Bawdsey Manor holds a secret...

When Ros comes home after three years away, shes ready to pick up with life exactly where she left it. But her friends have moved on, her parents have rekindled their romance and her bedroom is now a garden shed. All of a sudden, she's swept up in nostalgia for the way things were. Then her phone begins to ping, with messages from her old life. Including one number she thought she'd erased for good the man who broke her heart. Is this her second chance at one big love? Sometimes we all want to see what we've been missing.

Les difficultés que nous rencontrons dans notre vie professionnelle ne se résolvent pas grâce à une formule simple qu'il suffit d'appliquer en toute circonstance. Si des managers techniquement très qualifiés rencontrent des difficultés pour accomplir leur mission ou pour s'épanouir dans leur travail, ce n'est pas toujours parce qu'ils manquent de savoir-faire dans leur domaine, mais bien car les relations humaines sont dynamiques et complexes.