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Als Paula aus der Zeitung erfährt, dass eine gefährliche Psychopathin aus dem Maßregelvollzug ausgebrochen ist, bleibt ihr fast das Herz stehen. Ihre Sorge gilt sofort ihrem kleinen Sohn Elias, denn die Nachricht reißt alte Wunden wieder auf, die bis heute nicht verheilt sind. Die Geflohene lebt seit Jahren in dem Wahn, Elias sei ihr Kind und hat Paula und ihren Freunden schon einmal unsagbares Leid zugefügt. Was auch immer diese Psychopathin in ihrem kranken Kopf plant, Paula wird ihren kleinen Sohn vor ihr beschützen ‒ auch wenn es sie das Leben kosten könnte.

Descubre el origen de Asesinato para principiantes. Pippa no está de humor para la fiesta temática de su amigo. Especialmente porque involucra disfrazarse de los años 20, un misterioso asesinato y pretender que su ciudad, Little Kilton, es una isla. Pero cuando comienza el juego, Pip se ve fascinada por el mundo imaginario de intriga, mentiras y asesinatos. Mientras hace de detective, intentando descubrir la identidad del culpable pista por pista, el asesinato del ficticio Reginald Remy no es el único caso que tiene en mente.

In Letter from Japan, Marie Kondo responds to the myriad questions she received about her inspirations by examining the Japanese customs that she grew up with—minute details of tea ceremonies, the art of taking care of gardens, and the power of passing seasons—with her trademark gentle wisdom. But this isn’t only a response to her audience’s fervent desire to get to know the woman behind the show; it’s a manifesto for her three children, a documentation of the foundational elements of their culture that is essential to their understanding of the world around them.

Maria “Marianto” Camacho is a planner. At twenty-seven, she has her life perfectly mapped out. Her long-term boyfriend, Alejandro, is perfect on paper, and she's expecting a proposal any day now. She has a stable job as a lifestyle columnist at Ellas, one of Latin America's biggest digital magazines. Her future is set; she's sure of it. Until everything falls apart overnight: Marianto loses her boyfriend and her job. But she's determined to get them both back with an idea that is either delusional or ingenious.

Versalles, 1994. Aunque crece en un entorno feliz, el pequeño Milan sufre con el obstinado silencio de su madre ruandesa sobre sus orígenes y su familia. Ese desconocimiento sólo se irá diluyendo poco a poco, primero con las imágenes del genocidio y luego con la llegada del joven y malherido Claude, al que acogerán durante unos días. Cuatro años más tarde, cuando Milan visite Ruanda por primera vez junto a su madre, su estancia allí supondrá para él una experiencia tan honda que acabará cambiando su vida para siempre.

The medical field has long ignored women’s unique health needs, assuming our bodies are the same as men’s. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Based on the latest solely women-centered research and insights from the world’s top female health experts, The New Rules of Women's Health is the accurate, comprehensive, and empowering resource you need to take charge of your wellbeing.

Leslie Stafford, a rising author, inherits Castle Gray from her estranged grandfather with a condition to stay for two months. The neglected estate, surrounded by an apple orchard, holds secrets about her mother's past. As she uncovers hidden passages and faces eerie occurrences, Leslie, with her fiancé Brent, unravels a twisted family history and confronts a haunting presence.

Roadtrip wider Willen. Rocky weiß genau, was er will. Jeden Tag Döner mit Spezialsoße? Unbedingt. In den Urlaub fahren? Niemals! Doch als ein geheimnisvoller Brief in seinem Briefkasten landet, wird sein Leben völlig auf den Kopf gestellt. Plötzlich steckt Rocky mitten in einem Wissenschaftswettbewerb und in einem klapprigen VW-Bus auf dem Weg nach Danzig – heimlich, gegen den Willen seiner Mutter und auf engstem Raum mit drei ziemlich schrägen Mitschülern.

In Traversal, her startling and moving new book, Maria Popova traverses the border between life and death, chance and choice, chemistry and consciousness: What makes a body a person? What makes a planet a world? How do we safeguard our love of truth from our lust for power? What slakes our longings and what redeems our losses?

In this metaphysical fantasy novel, we follow John Hartman, a college professor and acclaimed science fiction author, as he delves into the hidden truths of the universe. Through his groundbreaking sci-fi work, he uncovers ancient secrets that challenge the very foundations of society. However, when powerful forces within the government catch wind of his revelations, they view him as a threat and set out to eliminate him.

At the height of her fame—outselling Dickens, Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells combined—Marie Corelli crafted these mesmerizing tales that blend forbidden passion with gothic suspense. From ghostly brides seeking vengeance to artists consumed by obsession, each story pulses with the dark romanticism that made Corelli Victorian Britain's most beloved storyteller.

Moon. J’ai un an pour prouver à mes parents que je suis plus apte que mon frère jumeau à… fonder une famille. Oui, fonder une famille. C’est leur brillante idée pour désigner l’héritier de l’agence familiale. Entre mes innombrables troubles autistiques, mon intolérance à être touchée ou pire, embrassée, c’est plutôt mal engagé. Je n’ai pas d’autre choix que de monter la supercherie du siècle. Quitte à sombrer dans la médiocrité, autant le faire avec panache ! Trevor. Tout me réussit. PDG d’une multinationale, photographe reconnu, des proches en or et de l’argent à souhait.

Blut ist es, durch das wir leben. Blut ist es, wofür wir kämpfen. Blut ist es, was wir vergießen. Wir vergessen nicht. Wir verzeihen nicht. Wir wollen Rache. Ich bin ein Mörder. Ich bin ein Monster. Ich bin ein Krimineller. Ich bin der Romano-Erbe. Ich tue alles für das Geschäft. Ich opfere jeden, um zu bekommen, was ich will. Ich bin der Mann, der seine Frau getötet hat. Ich bin der Mann, der nicht fühlt. Ich bin der Mann, der nicht liebt. Ich bin der Mann, der aus Eis besteht und auch du kannst das nicht ändern. Du kannst mich nicht auftauen.

To say Harry Stables’s life has hit a bit of a low patch lately is an understatement. In his mid-20s, he’s been kicked out of his MFA program for fighting, his ex-girlfriend turned down his spur-of-the-moment marriage proposal, and he’s spent the last ten days in his dad’s falling-down Montana fishing cabin with his dog Greta trying to find out how his mother really died when he was a baby, something his father – now dying himself of cancer – has refused to tell either him or his sister their whole lives.

HellBound Books brings together 24 phenomenal writers to spin you such disturbing, grisly tales of murder and monsters and all things horror, all slap-bang in the middle of that beautiful, protected suburban life.

In Lost Xentu Book 1, Yanda was drawn away from her home planet where she was a prestigious surgeon to find herself wayload into captivity by a greedy mage who collected anyone and anything with powers. Yanda’s ability to see through walls and into bodies has drawn the attention of powerful enemies. In Book 2, she searches for any news of her daughter who disappeared while she was a hostage on a far planet. With illusive clues to her daughter’s location, Yanda sets out with allies to find her girl and bring her home.

“All Quiet on the Western Front” is one of the most powerful anti-war novels ever written—a timeless classic that strips away the myths of glory and honor to reveal the brutal, dehumanizing truth of warfare. Told through the eyes of Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier on the front lines of World War I, this harrowing narrative plunges listeners into the mud-soaked trenches, the constant threat of death, and the emotional numbness born of unspeakable loss.

After a prolonged battle with a strange sleep disorder, Philip Stokes becomes one of the patients at IRIS - International Research Institute of Sleep. He comes to realize even this exclusive institution doesn't have all the answers, and sometimes, its highly capable specialists must rely on unconventional expertise to solve their patients' problems.

Centuries ago, a kingdom was torn apart by old magik long forgotten. It caused a rift separating the lands into one of peace and one of torment. Now, as the latest in the line of guardians, Tábalainthe has been chosen. She must be the one to banish the nightmares seeping over from Sàgilorc, their afflicted brother-world. But as darkness begins to creep through the border, and sightings of the mysterious Frontierwalker become rampant, Tábala’s sheltered home is in grave danger.

Piper Griffiths wants one thing in life: to become a Consul, a keeper of the peace between humans and daemons. There are three obstacles in her way. The first is Lyre. Incubus. Hotter than hell and with a wicked streak to match. His greatest mission in life is to annoy the crap out of her, but he isn't as harmless as he seems. The second is Ash. Draconian. Powerful. Dangerous. He knows too much and reveals nothing. Also, disturbingly attractive—and scary. Did she mention scary?