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Uma viagem improvável reúne um escritor cínico, uma eterna romântica e uma urna funerária, mudando suas vidas para sempre. Millicent Watts-Cohen tem uma missão a cumprir. Determinada a reafirmar o poder duradouro do amor, ela decide levar as cinzas da Sra. Nash, uma idosa de 98 anos que se tornou uma grande amiga, de Washington até a Flórida. Seu objetivo: reuni-la, ainda que simbolicamente, ao grande amor de sua vida, oitenta anos depois.

Carl Mørck used to be one of Denmark’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl - who didn’t draw his weapon - blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of cold cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: A liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead. But she isn’t dead...yet.

Originally published in 1940, this book is a rare phenomenon, a living classic that introduces and elucidates the various levels of reading and how to achieve them - from elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to speed reading. Audiences will learn when and how to “judge a book by its cover,” and also how to X-ray it, read critically, and extract the author’s message from the text.

With over half a million copies in print of his “living classic” How to Read a Book in print, intellectual, philosopher, and academic Mortimer J. Adler set out to write an accompanying volume on speaking and listening, offering the impressive depth of knowledge and accessible panache that distinguished his first book.

A step-by-painful-step journey to one of the most distressing moments any parent could endure—chronicles of a smart, beautiful, gifted, and kind young man whose mistake spiraled into a snap decision to end his life, leaving behind endless unanswered questions and a life sentence of wonder.

Renata is a young dyke-about-town who can see ghosts, something she's doing more and more of lately as too many of her friends are dying of a new, terrifying disease. When Renata's best friend Mark dies of complications from AIDS, Renata is devastated by the loss of the person she loved most in the world. And to her disappointment and increasing despair, Mark seems unwilling or unable to return for the proper goodbye they both were denied.

Jonathan and Barbara Rose are the perfect couple, living the dream in their beautiful house, filled with their precious antiques, their darling children, and their prized Ferrari in the garage. It’s all any red-blooded American could possibly want. But when Jonathan experiences a sudden heart attack (or so he thinks) Barbara realizes that she wants a new life, without him. There’s just one problem: they both want the house. For husband and wife, it’s not just a residence: it’s a passion, one that will escalate an ugly divorce into a full-blown battlefield, complete with weapons and casualties.

In a world forever changed by the Second Great Flood, humanity struggles to rebuild amid the ruins of a drowned Earth. When ancient waters burst forth from the depths, entire continents were consumed, leaving behind scattered islands and submerged cities. Amidst the chaos, a new civilization rises—resilient, determined, and seeking hope in the face of cataclysm.

Carl Mørck ist raus! Als neue Kollegin im Keller der Kopenhagener Polizei taucht die toughe Französin Helena Henry auf, die ein dunkles Geheimnis mit sich herumträgt. Rose und Assad sind skeptisch. Das Team muss handeln, und zwar schnell, wenn es den tödlichen Rachefeldzug stoppen will. Ein furioser Thriller über die toxische Macht von Demütigungen – und den kalten Atem der Rache.

Jonathan and Barbara Rose are the perfect couple, living the dream in their beautiful house, filled with their precious antiques, their darling children, and their prized Ferrari in the garage. It’s all any red-blooded American could possibly want. But when Jonathan experiences a sudden heart attack (or so he thinks) Barbara realizes that she wants a new life, without him. There’s just one problem: they both want the house. For husband and wife, it’s not just a residence: it’s a passion, one that will escalate an ugly divorce into a full-blown battlefield, complete with weapons and casualties.

In a world fractured by shadows and divine magic, four lands once united now stand on the brink of chaos. At the heart of this turmoil is a sacred fire—the source of hope, power, and balance—that must be reclaimed before darkness consumes everything. Ibli, a young winged messenger with a divine calling, sets forth on a perilous journey to seize this fire from the depths of a volatile volcano, risking everything against fire-drakes, treacherous skies, and ancient curses. But Ibli cannot face this danger alone.

East Village, summer of 1984. Renata is a young dyke-about-town who happens to have the ability to see ghosts, which has been happening more and more frequently as her friends have started dying of what has recently been named AIDS. So, when her best friend Mark dies, she assumes she'll see him again. There's no way Mark wouldn't give her a chance to say goodbye, would he? But to her disappointment - and increasingly, her concern - Mark doesn't appear. Renata has other problems, too.

An astronaut on a routine space flight is forced to make a decision that saves his crew, but ultimately finds him publicly disgraced by the corporation that built his ship and the politicians they own through lobbyists. Forced out of his rank as the scapegoat for what went wrong on the mission, he makes a fateful decision that brings him to the attention of a reclusive billionaire genius with his own vision and means to fulfill a dream to set foot on Mars.

In the vast, shadowed corners of space, the crew of Derelicts Scavenging and Salvage Co. makes their living among the wreckage of forgotten worlds—recovering abandoned ships, ancient relics, and remnants of battles long past. Their work is as dangerous as it is vital, navigating treacherous debris fields, derelict vessels, and unstable relics, all while seeking to uncover valuable artifacts—and sometimes secrets—hidden beneath layers of rust and darkness.

In Anatomy of a Gildy Episode, author Peggy Adler offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio’s most iconic comedies. Through a single 1947 episode, Adler explores the artistry of Emmy-nominated scriptwriter John Ogden Whedon—tracing his impact from radio’s Golden Age to the birth of the television sitcom.

Spannung pur: Das ultimative Abenteuer mit JELP! Die perfekte Mischung aus Spannung und Rätselspaß Begleite Jonas, Elias, Leni und Paule – die Detektiv-Freunde von JELP – auf einer aufregenden Reise voller Geheimnisse, versteckter Schätze und kniffliger Rätsel. Ideal für junge Abenteurer zwischen 10 und 16 Jahren, die echte Teamarbeit und spannende Wendungen lieben. Was dich erwartet: Fesselnde Geschichten rund um die mystische Burg Eulenfels. Rätsel und Geheimnisse, die zum Mitmachen einladen. Charaktere, die dich inspirieren und begeistern.

Each captivating entry is a celebration of simple pleasures. From the pleasure of picking sun-warmed cherries to the comfort of a perfectly cooked meal, Adler’s reflections range from short, lyrical musings—a series of phrases, a list of words, a quick poem—to longer, thought-provoking meditations. All in all, they represent the kitchen (and adjacent) happinesses of one year. Step into a world where cooking becomes a meditative, soothing retreat. Adler brings her signature warmth and poetic charm to this daily devotional of sorts.

Romantikerin Millie hat eine Mission: Sie will die Frau finden, in die sich ihre ältere beste Freundin vor fast achtzig Jahren verliebte. Doch eine Computerpanne legt den Flugverkehr lahm, und so muss sie wohl oder übel mit Hollis Hollenbeck im Auto mitfahren, einem zynischen Schriftsteller, der die ewige Liebe für ein Märchen hält. Auf ihrer langen Reise quer durch die USA stellt Millie fest, dass Hollis ihre Gesellschaft mehr genießt, als er zugibt. Denn obwohl er Romantik angeblich für Unsinn hält, tut er alles für den Erfolg ihrer Suche.

In the year 2357, the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos as the United Terran Federation battles a powerful and mysterious insectoid race. Eighteen-year-old Lexa Hale, a determined recruit at the Terra Nova Military Academy, aims to honor her war-hero father by joining the elite ranks of the Starforge Corps. However, the brutal realities of combat quickly challenge her ideals.

Dirty Talk ASME: Erotic Lines to Ignite Your Senses, Turn You on, and Drive You Wild! offers a thrilling exploration into the art of verbal seduction, providing listeners with the tools to transform their intimate encounters. Whether you're a novice whisperer or a seasoned siren, this guide is packed with practical advice, tips, and real examples to help you articulate your desires confidently and creatively. Through engaging scenarios and explicit, yet tasteful communication strategies, this book promises to enhance your sexual vocabulary and deepen your connection with your partner.