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Alexandra Small is almost seven years sober and married to one of Britain’s 10 hottest footballing hunks. They live in gorgeous Brighton, where she has a fabulous job. Allie has it all. Until one dreadful day, when she very publicly doesn’t. When her perfect world crumbles, a face appears from Allie’s drunken past, hell-bent on revenge.

In the Skies of the Empire, there are only two things more terrifying than dragons: the attentions of the gods and the machinations of the fae. Airship pilot Cassidy Durant finds herself entangled with both when a faerie named Hymn saves her life in exchange for protection against unknown enemies. This complicates her simple life of cargo trading, since affiliating with the fae is a death sentence in the Empire.

The mysterious village of Brell isn't found on any map and has the habit of fading in and out of the surrounding river mists. In spite of this, the ordinary villagers living there don''t like anything strange. Or anyone. Althea Morgan is odd and small and doesn't fit in. Growing up, she hopes to leave Brell behind. Perhaps even go to Moor, the capitol city, and study at the famous university there. But it isn't to be. One day, a dangerous stranger appears, and before she knows it, Thea has stumbled into the extraordinary world of Thornwold.

“Nye at her engaging, insightful best.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Acclaimed poet and Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate, in this collection of more than eighty original and...

One hot August evening in the small town of Dodge Junction, Wisconsin, Win and Garth Gasper close their family-owned liquor store for the night. When the demons Sammael and Jezebeth show up in search of Father Leslie Gardner—the priest that many years ago exorcised Sammael—the Gaspers are forced to confront the most terrifying customers they have ever experienced!

Was tut man wenn man Hunger hat, aber nichts zum Essen da hat? Vor diesem Dilemma sieht sich unser Rabe Kruifax, als er einen Riesenappetit auf ein Ei hat, welches im Nest der Frau Henne liegt. Gelingt es ihm das Ei zu stehlen? Was passiert dabei mit Frau Henne? Und wie geht am Ende doch noch alles gut aus? Eine lustige Abenteuergeschichte aus dem Kasperleland mit Herz, Spannung und gewürzt mit einer schönen Prise Humor.

An AudioFile Earphones Award winner Read by a full cast of narrators, featuring LeVar Burton and Aja Naomi King “A badass debut by any measure—nimble, knowing, and electrifying.” —Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Nickel Boys and Harlem Shuffle "...'My Monticello' is...

When an unknown vessel destroys Earth without warning, only one human woman survives. The vessel is feared to belong to a people known only as 'The Decimators' who are rumored to destroy all those they deem to be lesser species, before retreating to their own space on the edge of the galaxy. However, 200 years later when the woman is unfrozen, she sets out to uncover the truth about The Decimators, her rescuers, and pursue a technology called the 'Resurrection Chamber,' which she believes can bring back humanity.

The Last Invention centers around families that break apart because of the rise of AI, plus all the havoc this creates for the human species, all while the planet Earth continues to deteriorate. This story is about sisters, their deep bond, and how grief and tragedy divide them, possibly forever, as the world is drawn in to an unthinkable existence, with the promise of the end of death. The Last Invention is named after what scientists refer to as the “the final invention,” aka man’s last creation of the machine/computer.

Darf man sich an der Not anderer bereichern? Dieser Gedanke beschäftigt den Raben Kruifax, als er losgeht und aus dem Heilzauberland Merimar die Schnecke der Weisheit mitsamt dem goldenen Buch stiehlt. Gelingt es der Schnecke sich zu befreien? Und welche Rolle spielt dabei Kasperle mit seinen Freunden? Eine lustige Abenteuergeschichte aus dem Kasperleland mit Herz, Spannung und gewürzt mit einer schönen Prise Humor.

Als dem Raben Kruifax langweilig ist, beschließt er sich zum Zeitvertreib Frau Henne „auszuleihen", damit sie für ihn singt. Kasperle und seine Freunde haben dabei einige Mühe alles wieder zum Guten zu führen. Eine lustige Abenteuergeschichte aus dem Kasperleland mit Herz, Spannung und gewürzt mit einer schönen Prise Humor.

A Christmas demon. A sacred bounty. A painful truth. When a demon with an unnatural hatred for tinsel and an insatiable thirst for revenge escapes the underworld, my friends and I are called in to hunt him down before he can wreak havoc. But as the bodies keep dropping in gruesome and ritualistic ways, it becomes clear that his arrival isn’t just a random jailbreak. Something or someone helped him cross into our world, and the deeper we dig, the more it feels like we’re being played. When I think I can juggle the hunt and the chaos that comes with it, my son shows up for a visit.

Luisa und Paul leben in einem Altenheim und der Weihnachtszauber vergangener Zeiten ist in weite Ferne gerückt. Wer hätte gedacht, dass dieser Weihnachtstag eine besondere Überraschung für die beiden bereit hält. Eine musikalische Weihnachtsgeschichte mit viel Herz und Humor. Inhalt ist ein Hörspiel mit sechs stimmungsvollen Liedern, die die Geschichte unterstreichen.

A LibraryReads Pick Be careful who you sleep with...They've already made their bed. Lucy and her husband, Adam, have been best friends with another couple, Cora and Scott, for years. The four are practically family—they vacation together, co-own a beach cottage, and their children are...

What if there were a land where people lived longer than anywhere else on earth, the obesity rate was the lowest in the developed world, and women in their forties still looked like they were in their twenties? Wouldn't you want to know their extraordinary secret? Japanese-born Naomi Moriyama...

TWO TROUBLED HEARTS. ONE LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY. 'A gorgeous, moving love story about coming to terms with your past and deciding what you want for your future' Emily Stone, author of A Winter Wish 'A delight. I came for the literary intrigue and stayed for the sizzling chemistry' Laura Pearson...

Have you ever thought about serving on a corporate, nonprofit, or advisory board, but didn’t know where to begin? Whether you’re seeking influence, impact, or a second act after an accomplished career, this playbook will show you how to land a board seat that’s right for you. Wanted: A Board Career is not just about gaining a title. It’s about shaping the future of organizations while creating meaning, legacy, and impact in your own life.

From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Ariadne, Elektra, and Atalanta, a propulsive, empowering retelling of Hera, reclaiming her as a feminist hero Even the gods must have their queen. When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams...

Dark and sinfully sexy Noah King thought he'd left his past behind in New York. He should have known better. The past isn't not done with him yet. Leia Michaels thought she was finally free. Free of the shadows of her past. Free to contemplate a future with Noah. She should have known better. The past isn't done with her either.

Modern Day Minimalist goes beyond surface level tips and tricks to explore the definition of Minimalism as a lifestyle and not as a one size fits all, bare bones aesthetic. This audiobook embodies the theme of progress over perfection and walks you through the multitude of areas in which you can apply Minimalism to create a lifestyle that allows for more intentional living, more space and a feeling of empowerment. No need to wait until the new year, the time is now for a fresh start! In this audiobook you will learn: *The difference between the Minimalism "look" and the Minimalism lifestyle.