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Nesi is desperate to earn the patronage of one of the Ninety-Nine Pillars of Heaven. As a child with godly blood in her, if she cannot earn a divine chaperone, she will never be allowed to leave her temple home. But with ninety-six failed auditions and few options left, Nesi makes a risky prayer to T’sidaan, the Fox of Tricks. In folk tales, the Fox is a lovable prankster. But despite their humor and charm, T’sidaan, and their audition, is no joke. They throw Nesi back in time three hundred years, when her homeland is occupied by the brutal Wolfhounds of Zemin.

On the Six-Thousand Ship, things have started to feel changed. Since bringing aboard a number of strange objects from a newly discovered planet, the crew – both human and humanoid – have begun to feel a yearning. They want to be near the objects, to feel them pressed against their skin, but they also all now feel a curious new hunger for home: Earth, that place many cannot even remember. The Board of Directors are eager to understand more, and so instruct a commission to interview each of the employees.

Through raw and compelling testimonies from both sides of the community, Dillon explores the overlooked perspectives of women whose lives were impacted by the brutal conflict. Some were directly involved in violence as members of paramilitary organisations. Many witnessed the ruthless murders of family members. All were profoundly and irrevocably affected by the violence and its aftermath.

What if... Vikings had already carved out a thriving civilization on the East Coast of America when Columbus arrived? ... John F. Kennedy defied fate and survived the assassination attempt, changing the course of history? The power of "what if" lies in its ability to ignite curiosity, challenge perceptions, and spark endless possibilities. What If... is a thrilling anthology of speculative fiction short stories that dares to explore alternate realities, twist history, and reimagine the world as we know it.

Ogni scelta porta con sé delle conseguenze. Nel mio caso, mi ha costretta a stare lontana da casa. La separazione è stata brusca, ma ora sto finalmente tornando. L'accademia mi aspetta, sono stata ammessa. So di essere pronta, ma so anche che ci sarà anche lui. Posso ignorarlo, non sarà un problema. Se non fosse che lui non è della mia stessa idea. Dimitri è disposto a tutto per fare di nuovo parte della mia vita, ma stavolta il mio cuore mi dà indicazioni contrastanti, soprattutto quando sono sola con il mio istruttore, Vladimir.

When the dreams came, Kara Manning thought they were just nightmares of blood, murder, and destruction. A product of too much pizza and action movies on her new TV. She never imagined that they were far more. She thought they were subconscious fears transformed into night visions of red skies and her beloved ruined city of Richmond, Virginia. She had no idea that the vampires of her horror dreams were real or that she was a Valkyrie, whatever the hell that was.

If you like Rivers of London, The Dresden Files, and The King's Watch, this is for you. The second book in the Black Museum series is an urban fantasy featuring the most unlikely hero, DCI Judas Iscariot. DCI Judas Iscariot of Scotland Yard’s occult division, the Black Museum, is heading into harm’s way—again. The Order of the Black Sun, a secret Nazi society of evil magical practitioners, has stolen a book so powerful that it once resided in the Library of the Heavens, guarded by angels and far from the meddling hand of man.

È il giugno del 2021 e Arkady Renko è consapevole che la Russia sta pianificando di invadere e successivamente annettere l'Ucraina, come già accaduto con la Crimea nel 2014. Tuttavia, l'ispettore è distratto da altre preoccupazioni: la sua compagna di lunga data, Tatiana Petrovna, lo ha lasciato per dedicarsi al lavoro di reporter investigativa; i suoi superiori corrotti lo hanno relegato a un impiego d'ufficio per tenerlo fuori dai giochi; e, inoltre, una visita medica ha rivelato che i suoi problemi di destrezza e di equilibrio sono i primi sintomi del morbo di Parkinson.

The Silver Mountain, a legendary realm of unimaginable wealth, stands as an alluring enigma, cloaked in myth and intrigue. Its towering peak dominate the landscape, casting a long, imposing shadow over the barren valley below, an endless stretch of sand and stone. Surrounding the mountain is the Forbidden Forest, a place of quiet wonder, its ancient trees draped in an almost ethereal presence. At the heart of the forest, a massive Ivory Tree rises, its towering trunk and radiant leaves standing in stark contrast to the shadows around it.

“You don’t need the stars telling your story. I don’t believe in constellations. Not yours, not mine. So forge your own future. ”Reese Sadoleto is an ex-slave, genius machinist, and the only companion of the superhuman “Vigilant.” Together, Reese and the Vigilant battle the City of Machindoun’s underground slave trafficking network and force its secret leaders to the brink. But the night the Vigilant plans to deliver the death blow and end slavery for good, he vanishes. A tense ceasefire settles over Machindoun.

Moving Sideways, another spell-binding mystery from acclaimed author Jerry W Martin. Kari Cole, wife of prominent attorney Tyler Cole, is missing. New Detective Debra Thomas and her seasoned partner Eugene Willis are tasked with unraveling the high-profile, thrilling case. District Attorney Hector Hernandez applies pressure on Debra and her partner to arrest Tyler Cole for Kari’s murder. Hector has resented Tyler since college and is eager to bring him to his knees. As the wheels of justice turn, Tyler is arrested, and his children are taken from him.

»Dann ist es wie von Geisterhand passiert …« Seit mehr als 300 Jahren ist die Freimaurerei mit ihren Geheimnissen die bekannteste aller diskreten Gesellschaften. Geschichten und Gerüchte ranken sich um sie, von sagenhaftem Einfluss auf Politik und Gesellschaft ist dabei die Rede, aber auch von Weisheit und Wohltätigkeit. Die reguläre Freimaurerei betreibt keine Öffentlichkeitsarbeit zumindest nicht in Österreich.

There are many foods and supplements which help control or reduce blood sugar. As a Type 2 Diabetic myself this is important information. This is why I put this book together to cover all the types of foods, drinks, and supplements which would be good for me to make as part of my diet. There are various foods you can eat which either slow sugar absorption or reduce blood sugar entirely by reducing insulin resistance.

To his martial arts students, Vance Palladian is more than just a teacher; he is the Paladin, a man of warrior virtue. Now a widower, and with his finances in disarray, Vance feels disillusioned with his once noble life. After thwarting a seemingly random robbery, and the kidnapping attempt of a wealthy future heiress, Vance finds himself employed as her bodyguard by the young woman’s father, a mysterious businessman who holds the lineage of the last remaining esoteric school of ancient Japanese fighting arts.

This audiobook compilation is a treasure for parents of young soccer players aged 8-12, providing them with inspirational stories of resilience, determination, and success. Perfect for both boys and girls.

Eine bemerkenswert faszinierende und das Herz berührende Vorlese-Geschichte einer kleinen Ameise auf ihrem Weg ins Glück. Die heranwachsende Ameise Anton muss mit ihren Eltern aus dem zerstörten Zuhause in einen neuen Ameisenhaufen ziehen. Dort lernt Anton viele verschiedene Ameisen kennen und stellt auf seiner Suche nach seinem persönlichen Glück fest, dass er gar nicht so anders ist, wie er immer dachte. Die Königin ist ihm auf dem Weg dieser Erkenntnis eine große Hilfe.

Since Elise Morgan left her father’s fake reality television show, Dark and Deadly Things, she put the ghost-hunting life behind her, able to comfortably watch from her couch-- next to the ghost of her mother. When the Halloween episode airs live on television, something goes horribly wrong. Four people end up dead, and Elise's father is the lead suspect in their murders. But Elise knows the truth. She watched the thing that crawled from the darkness. It most certainly wasn't her father. Abel Hale was in the house when his family died.

In an era where interactions between law enforcement and civilians are under intense scrutiny, this essential guide provides practical advice tailored to Black men and women for navigating police stops safely. Written by retired Army veteran and 25-year law enforcement officer Fredrick Martin, this audiobook draws on real-world experience to bridge the gap between understanding law enforcement protocols and ensuring personal safety.

Sandy Fin and his best friend Lily are enjoying life by the sea, after saving Portwhistle and its marine life from Albo Start's aquapark. Suddenly, odd things start to occur: an escaped convict is on the loose, curious mounds of sand appear on the beach. Strangest of all are reported sightings of the Phantom Diver – a figure of Portwhistle legend, long believed to be a figment of the most inventive imagination! Suspicious, Sandy and Lily dive, snoop and climb their way through the mystery towards the Phantom Diver's true identity.

With the arrival of 1887, Sherlock Holmes's reputation had begun to grow. Now, in the year of the classic tales "The Reigate Squires" and "The Five Orange Pips", Holmes is becoming ever more sure of himself –– a trend that will continue as we make our way through his literary chronology. The game is afoot!