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An electrifying, edge of your seat thriller for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and Peter James. MY PATIENT'S JUST CONFESSED - TO THE MURDER I COMMITTED ... THE THERAPIST Sara seems to have it all - a thriving practice as a trauma counsellor, a comfortable home, a loving husband and two...

Isoroku Yamamoto è stato un celebre ammiraglio della Marina Imperiale giapponese vissuto a cavallo tra la fine dell'Ottocento e la prima metà del Novecento. In questo saggio storico si ripercorrono le sue eroiche gesta che hanno cambiato per sempre le sorti del Giappone, il suo paese dilaniato dalle guerre. Yamamoto si schiera contro i russi, i cinesi e gli americani, e, durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, mette in atto gli attacchi a sorpresa di Pearl Harbour e delle Isole Midway. Considerato come un eccellente stratega, quest'uomo è noto per le sue superbe abilità di navigatore.

Unveiling the complex interplay between ancient beliefs and modern society, Pagan Threat meticulously exposes the inherent dangers that challenge the core fabric of our faith and civic unity. From exposing an evolving techno paganism to blatant idol worship, Pastor Lucas Miles navigates the intricate terrain of safeguarding the nation and the pulpit against the rising tide of paganism.

Margo's life takes an unexpected turn when she reunites with old friends aboard a cruise ship and discovers a world beyond her wildest dreams. She soon learns that the man who saved her from the cartel is not human, but an alien with god-like mind-control abilities who was genetically engineered to embody physical perfection. He also holds the key to unlocking her own immortality, but for that to happen, she must fall in love with him first.

Soldier hat ihr erstes Kind bekommen. Ihr Mann geht zur Arbeit, trainiert in der Garage seine Muskeln und steht ihr mit guten Ratschlägen zur Seite. Während Soldier ihren einsamen Überlebenskampf am Rande des Wahnsinns führt, rettet sie die Begegnung mit einem alten Freund, der selbst Vater von drei Kindern ist.

Fenella has led the life of a nomad, wandering the world, relying solely on herself, and encountering hardships that left deep emotional scars. Now, safe in the immortals' village, she uncovers an unexpected connection and a hidden talent that may inspire her to finally put down roots.

What would you do if you stopped aging? Eva runs. The ex-DEA agent doesn't know what caused her strange mutation, only that if discovered, she'll be dissected like a lab rat. What Eva doesn't know, though, is that she's a descendant of the gods, and that she is not alone. The man who rocked her world in one life-changing encounter over 30 years ago is an immortal as well. To keep his people's existence secret, Bhathian had been forced to turn his back on the only woman who ever captured his heart, but even though he thought she was human, he'd never forgotten and never stopped looking for her.

Come può una società signorile essere anche di massa? Con questa paradossale definizione, Luca Ricolfi introduce una nuova, forse definitiva, categoria interpretativa, che scardina le idee correnti sulla società in cui viviamo. Oggi, per la prima volta nella storia d'Italia, ricorrono insieme tre condizioni: il numero di cittadini che non lavorano ha superato ampiamente il numero di cittadini che lavorano; l'accesso ai consumi opulenti ha raggiunto una larga parte della popolazione; l'economia è entrata in stagnazione e la produttività è ferma da vent'anni.

Impact explores the people and culture teams need for sustained innovation and problem-solving. This transformative guide is aimed at leaders who have earned their roles through subject matter expertise, a capacity for impact, and innate leadership skills, and who now face the challenge of building innovative teams. This is the high-impact engineer turned manager, or the rising scientist turned lab director, or the founding startup executive.

Ein junger Mann kommt eines Morgens tot im Sessellift auf dem Monte Solaro an. Jemand muss von unten aus der sonnenverbrannten Macchia auf ihn gezielt haben. Die erste Spur führt in einen Olivenhain, der ein altes Geheimnis birgt. Während die Kriminalpolizei von Neapel einen spezialisierten Suchtrupp schickt, stoßen die Inselpolizisten Enrico Rizzi und Antonia Cirillo in ihrem neusten Fall auf extravagante Ideen rund um kostbares Olivenöl – und auf einen Baum mit einer Olivensorte, die es nur hier auf Capri gibt. Und für die manche Menschen töten würden.

Scholar. Scientist. Sorcerer. Thief. For most of his adult life Alduce has kept to the shadows...until now. His passion to complete The Atlas of Dragons - the definitive guide to dragon lore - consumes him, and he must emerge from the safety of his studies to face the world once more. After years of research, he has discovered the secret to unlocking the fabled gateways powered by a legendary lost metal known only as Flaire. Risking his life on an experiment fraught with danger, he embarks on an unimaginable journey to another world, where dragons are real. He will forge an unlikely new friendship and face the ultimate test to his humanity, changing his life forever.

Something is terrifying the residents of St. Luke’s Orphanage. Gurgling moans echo through the hallways. Hulking shapes lurk in the surrounding woods. And those who wake in the morning will find one less child under their roof.... Brandon and his girlfriend, Jillian, believe his younger brother is in serious danger. Even though the caretakers at St. Luke’s told them that he’s been adopted, Brandon has his doubts. With the help of a friend and a mysterious guide, they will do whatever it takes to find out just what is happening inside the orphanage walls....

Die junge Lina Verde sucht an den rauen, steilen Hängen von Capri nach einer seltenen Orchidee. Kurz darauf findet Fischer Zeno ihren leblosen Körper. Er behauptet, Lina und er seien ein Paar gewesen, kennt aber nicht einmal ihre Adresse. Hat er sie getötet? Zeno ist ein notorischer Lügner, bei Touristinnen gibt er den Capri-Fischer zum Anfassen. Rizzi und Cirillo trauen ihm alles zu, doch ein Parfumeur bringt sie auf eine neue Spur. Hat Lina wirklich nur eine Blume gesucht?

Bloomsbury presents Unfinished by by Lucas Cantor Santiago, read by Christopher Ragland. For most of his career, the Emmy Award–winning composer and producer Lucas Cantor Santiago was a self-described luddite. Technology, he felt, was moving too fast, transforming the world and the arts with...

The cards have spoken, and their message is as clear as if shouted from the rooftops. It's a new beginning—the closing of one chapter of Jasmine's life and the start of a grand new adventure.

The podcast interviews experts and authors in the field of intelligence studies, (Cold War) history, and international politics. From US spymasters to James Bond, we explore the secret world of intelligence and covert action, trying to make it accessible and to bring it to light. Started as British Academy Rising Star Engagement Award 2017 Project, now just for the fun.

Adrian e Luca ci guidano con ironia alla scoperta di fatti e curiosità sui balzi scientifici e tecnologici compiuti dall'umanità: dal terreno verso l'alta atmosfera, dall'orbita terrestre a quella lunare, fino a giungere sulla superficie del nostro satellite. Dalle missioni del passato a quelle del presente, per poi concludere con uno sguardo sul futuro, un incontro per scoprire insieme quanto questo lungo viaggio abbia cambiato non solo la nostra Storia, ma anche la nostra vita quotidiana.

Entropy Rising is a science fiction podcast and futurism podcast that explores the real science behind the future of humanity.Hosted by Jacob Hyatt and Lucas, this sci-fi podcast breaks down topics like space exploration, Dyson swarms, interstellar travel, AI, and advanced civilizations using real engineering and physics.If you’re looking for a science fiction podcast that goes beyond stories and asks what’s actually possible, this show connects speculative ideas to real-world science.Each episode covers big questions like:Could we colonize Venus or Mars?What would a Dyson swarm actually ...

Eco-friendly living made simple. As a lifestyle guide and an introduction to sustainable living, Sustainable Badass shows you why and how to minimize your consumption while effortlessly making your habits greener.

Chatty, down-to-earth Chelsea Roberts is cruising through life—successful career, great circle of friends, cute dog. Sure, her love life could use an intervention, but everything else is kind of perfect. That is until a new roommate blows in unexpectedly on New Year’s Day and turns everything upside down. Doctor-to-be Lucy Walker. Moody. Conversation killer. Jerkette. And the hottest woman in the universe. Chelsea is beside herself and plots to get rid of her, while Lucy tries to avoid any type of interaction, even if it means crawling out the window.