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Afghanistan. Hitze, Staub – und Verrat. Wir schreiben das Jahr 2010: Der deutsche Offizier und Gebirgsjäger Kris Jäger begleitet eine Einheit der afghanischen Armee als Berater. Doch ein scheinbar routinierter Einsatz eskaliert, als einer der afghanischen Soldaten das Feuer auf seine deutschen Ausbilder eröffnet – ein tödlicher „Green on Blue"-Angriff. Bald steht fest: Der Angreifer handelte nicht allein. Es gibt ein Leck in den eigenen Reihen – ein Maulwurf, der sensible Informationen an die Taliban verrät.

Imagine a future where you can effortlessly maintain mental sharpness, boost your productivity, and enjoy a profound sense of well-being. This reality is within your grasp, and you don't have to navigate it alone. This audiobook offers you a practical, evidence-based roadmap to strengthen your cognitive function, enhance your overall well-being, and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

A series of 100+ poems written during a transformational time in the author's life.

The United States is in turmoil nine months after an assassination attempt targeting the new president. Texas, home to the unsuccessful Nationalist Party candidate, has seceded from the Union, and other states are poised to follow. In Santa Fe, a priest who is an anti-nuclear activist is murdered. In Taos County, Sheriff Ulysses Walker investigates the murder of a young man associated with Nuclear Peace and Justice.

There is an urban legend in Wrexham which tells of something not quite human. Forever on the peripheries of society, he stalks the night, living amongst the shadows and feeding on the scraps. His sallow complexion and reddened grin led to the sinister moniker Colours the Clown. Stories forged around the campfires and graveyards of this vicious bogeyman and, gradually, his savage notoriety bloomed. Meanwhile, Bernie Davies is seeking one last haul before the holidays; he has habits he needs to fuel.

In the quiet corridors of suburbia, where manicured lawns whispered tales of ordinary lives, I stood on the precipice of my own unraveling. Our house, a carefully curated sanctuary of domestic bliss, hid the storms brewing within its walls—the storms that gave no warning, the flip of a switch, the great awakening. Whatever you want to call it, it doesn’t matter. They will say I lost it. That the pressures of motherhood was too much for me. No, I haven’t lost anything; I have found exactly what I have been looking for—her. My sweet, sweet, insanity.

Steve, now recovered from his horrific injuries, forms a plan to restore the balance of power in their camp, but his opposition is also playing a dangerous game. Meanwhile, Sanctuary reveals its secrets to Dan and the others, and they find safety and comfort behind the high walls. But safety is an illusion, and there are forces converging on them with a malevolence that they have not battled before.

Clara was angrier than she’d ever been before. But even her fury took second place to her deep frustration. They’d murdered her first husband as a warning to the others. Then six months later, after she’d convinced her second husband to join her crusade against the town’s corruption, he’d been shot in the head to put an end to her editorials. They thought she’d pack up and leave Cottonwood, but she refused to give up or back down. Two weeks ago, Clara had wired the Arizona territorial governor in Prescott, hoping he would send help. But now, those hopes were gone.

They face more danger than they can deal with. They have no idea if they can win the race against time before one of them becomes critical. Meanwhile, back at home, a plan is hatched to overthrow a tyrannical ruler.

This book uses a black/white interracial lens to examine the lives and careers of eight prominent American-born actresses from the silent age through the studio era, New Hollywood, and into the present century: Josephine Baker, Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Lonette McKee, Jennifer Beals and Halle Berry.

The war for the North continues, and as the Empire releases a new threat onto Alialis, Garik must seek new allies to prepare for the coming battle which will decide the outcome of mankind — yet help may come from beyond the veil of the Fug itself.

As It Seems is a collection of poems written by horror novelist C. J. Cannatelli. While primarily a collection of haikus and beat poetry, the subject matter includes romance, anger and disenchantment.

Natalia saves my life. Mistake or not, it puts her on the board as a player. The Light will hunt her for the betrayal and the Dark will seek her to use her. I sink my claws into Natalia, twisting her into a contract. I have uses for her, and for the Light she carries within her. The annual Gathering Shadows Ceremonies loom on the horizon, twelve days where I’m forced to compete for the Dark Throne. It’s kill or be killed. I name her as my partner, but she’s a wild card, fighting my authority as her alpha. She’s breathtaking, raw power I’m drawn to, but she might cost me everything.

Summer at Camp L.I.F.E. brings a new chapter of growth as Keller and his brothers embark on a journey to inspire and uplift their campers. Faced with challenges and uncertainties, they rally together to support each other in overcoming obstacles, finding courage, and discovering the power of love. Amidst outdoor adventures, heart-to-heart conversations, and a touch of friendly competition, Keller and his team navigate the highs and lows of camp life, fostering bonds that stand the test of time.

Abandoned by her husband of twenty-two years, not quite destitute, Donna Hendricks finds a little red hardbound in a San Francisco used bookstore for a quarter. Sure that this ancient looking volume is worth a lot, she buys it without looking inside. Later, when she opens it, the book is blank except for the first page that word for word tells of Donna finding a little red hardbound in a used bookstore for a quarter, sure that it is worth a lot and later opening the book. . . The last sentence printed suggests what Donna should do next.

Kai had defeated the beast wave and had been promoted to Count. But problems don't seem to end for him. Not only did he have to fend off the nobles interested in his mana cannons and gain control over his newfound territory, he also had been invited to Sylvastra, the lands of the elves who call him the Fatebreaker to meet the Elder Tree.

Set in the UK in the immediate aftermath of a mysterious illness that swept the country and left millions dead, the series follows the trials facing a reluctant hero, Dan, and the group he forms around him. They must battle the elements, find sufficient supplies and equipment to survive, and protect themselves against the most destructive force on the planet: other people. Banding together those he found along the way, he has to fight to keep them safe. To keep them alive. To survive.

The survivors have prospered, but their home is an enticing prospect for others to take. Besieged, they must respond with a savagery to dissuade further attempts. Is this the end of society?

The survivors have established a home, but they still have to face the brutality of human nature. Not only do they have to survive, but they must keep their humanity.

In the aftermath of the shocking revelations about the propagation of the human race, Dan latches on to a desperate chance to change the future, which many have accepted. The group splits, and Dan leads his closest allies on an uncertain journey to find a solution. They find themselves battling against the elements, against new foes, and above all, against time. They must succeed. They must have hope.