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Janine ist zarte 6 Jahre alt, als sie das erste Mal von ihrer Stiefmutter als Sexsklavin an einen Pädophilenring, einem organisierten Verbrechen der Reichen und Mächtigen eines gewaltigen, sogenannten "Unterweltimperiums", verkauft wird. Bis zu ihrem vierzehnten Lebensjahr wird sie an Männer mit unterschiedlich ausgeprägten, sexuellen Neigungen vermittelt und auf Orgien herumgereicht wie ein Stück Vieh, das ihre Peiniger ebenso niederträchtig behandeln. Schließlich soll sie ihre letzte Reise antreten.

In this, the final Horatio Hornblower adventure, C.S. Forester throws his hero into one of the most challenging missions yet. Upon discovering highly confidential papers dispatched by Bonaparte, Hornblower sets off to enlighten the Admiralty about his game-changing, new findings. Troubled after having been informed of Pierre-Charles Villeneuve's escape into Spain, they welcome Horatio's news and send him off on a high-priority assignment that they believe will lead to England's victory over Napoleon.

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met or dismissed—and you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, and abandonment. As an adult, you have fought hard to establish your own sense of self, and heal the wounds caused by your upbringing. But what about other emotionally immature people (EIP) in your life? As an adult child of an emotionally immature parent (ACEIP), you may be particularly vulnerable to EIPs.

From bestselling and award-winning author T.C. Boyle, a lively, thought-provoking novel that asks us what it would be like if we could really talk to the animals When animal behaviorist Guy Schermerhorn demonstrates on a TV game show that he has taught Sam, his juvenile chimp, to speak in sign...

The snick of a lock. The squeak of door hinges. The creak of a floorboard... Nothing is more mysterious than footsteps in the dark. Are those approaching steps that of friend or enemy? Lover or killer?

Mir hätte klar sein müssen, dass es niemals gut ausgehen konnte, wenn man sich mit jemandem wie Nicolai Iwanow anlegte. Doch als mein Boss mir das Angebot machte, den Fall des Jahrhunderts zu führen, konnte ich unmöglich nein sagen. Ich konnte ja nicht ahnen, wie nah mir dieser Mann bereits war und wozu er in der Lage war, wenn seine Freiheit bedroht wurde. Dark-Romance. Dominante Männer, widerspenstige Frauen und prickelnde Leidenschaft. Alle Teile der American Mafia sind in sich abgeschlossen, können aber durch wiederkehrende Personen miteinander verbunden sein.

The Bromance Book Club meets Elle Kennedy’s Off-Campus series in this opposites-attract college romance following a notorious bad boy trying to reform his womanizing ways and the romance-loving good girl who’s stuck teaching him how to be the perfect book boyfriend. He’s the college bad...

Life in Stories is a deeply human collection of fiction, lyrics, and novel excerpts that traces the arc of life—moving through youth and age, humor and tragedy, love and loss. From the beaches of Rio to the soccer fields of New Jersey, from the Roman conquest at Alesia to the American West of the 18th century, these stories explore athletes chasing vanished glory, lovers trying to find their way back to each other, ordinary people facing extraordinary moral choices, and moments of quiet reflection that define who we become.

Summer is here and so is the heat! Working at The Whiskey Bar is just something Buck does to pass the time. Having successfully invested his trust fund years ago, the man doesn't have to do much of anything except enjoy life. But he has dreams of opening his own business. Opportunity knocks, and Buck has the chance to get his own storefront a few doors down from his best bud's bar. The only obstacle in his way is five foot three inches of curvy sassiness, also known as Jan, his buddy's new wife's bestie.

It’s been six months since Trinity’s death and I still can’t believe she’s gone. She was the closest I ever came to having an old lady. Then those bastards took her from me, snuffed out her life while I was on a run. My brothers want the old me back, but that man’s lost in a haze of guilt and grief. I give in and agree to be set up on a blind date. I don’t expect much. I don’t even want to hear about her. It’s enough knowing Ainsley Valois is the best friend of the RC’s side piece. Once I get the damn date out of the way, they’ll get the hell off my back.

The true, inspiring story of the new parents who spearheaded the largest climate law in American history.

Eigentlich versucht Stipendiatin Poppy sich von brenzligen Situationen an dem Elite-Internat Lionswood Prep fernzuhalten. Aber als der einzige andere Stipendiat des Internats tot aufgefunden wird, hat sie augenblicklich einen Verdacht: Adrian Ellis. Denn nur Sekunden nach dem Vorfall sieht Poppy ihn aus dem Zimmer des toten Jungen verschwinden. Nach außen hin scheint Adrian perfekt zu sein, aber in seinen Augen erkennt Poppy eine unheimliche Dunkelheit. Sie beschließt, sich nicht länger zu verstecken, sondern den Tod ihres Mitschülers aufzuklären.

Explore a captivating collection of short stories that delve into the diverse traits—both admirable and challenging—of women navigating their faith and family life. Join us as we uncover the complexities of womanhood in a Christian context. (Summary by TriciaG)

Six years ago, Mariah Blackthorne was found lying on the floor of her home, unconscious, holding the murder weapon that had killed her husband. Swearing she had no memory of the tragic event but insisting she was innocent, she nonetheless agreed to a plea deal and went to prison for the crime. Now, out on parole and desperate to know the truth, she enlists the help of local sleuth Nora Charles to find out what really happened that day—even if it means discovering she was the guilty party after all.

The Spiritually Healthy Leader exposes these root causes and offers the path to deep life transformation, freedom in Christ, and deliverance from self-sabotage. With Christ as the true center of their lives and ministry, leaders can walk vibrantly with God, live free from self-sabotage of the heart, experience the ripple effect of spiritual flourishing, and see that effect positively impact close relationships, families, churches, and the next generation.

Sumi is on top of the world. Well, as on top as one can be after learning a relative one never met has died, leaving one a small fortune. Taking this as a sign to follow her dreams, quitting her job, moving to Cambric Creek, and opening a flower shop is the obvious move. Applying for franchise ownership with a flower conglomerate seems so easy—they provide the equipment, the distribution contracts, and all she needs to do is front the money. But she didn't realize chasing after her dream might cause someone else to lose hold of their own.

In a world born of primordial fire and ruled by ancient prophecies, Alden, a young blacksmith, loses everything when his village is destroyed by the forces of King Galathor. Forced to flee, he discovers a mark on his chest tied to a forgotten destiny. Hunted by the Order of the Raven and guided by visions, he begins a journey where fire may bring salvation… or ruin. Chronicles of Myranthel is an epic fantasy of choice, power, and legacy.

If you're a parent of a student with a disability who has an IEP or 504 or you're a professional who works with them, you probably know the K-12 landscape well. But you may have questions about what happens for these students when they get to college, where the shifts in prevailing laws result in a disability accommodation system that works differently, the academic demands increase, and some of the supports students have used in high school won't be available. The good news is that research shows that the proper preparation can help students make a smooth college transition!

Rhody Jones, the first mate of the schooner, Vivienne, walked from the docks into the streets of New Orleans. He’d been dismissed by the captain after the ship had barely survived the incredible battering from a powerful hurricane. He could have signed on to another ship returning to New England, but he wanted to try something different. He wanted to make a land voyage across the Southwestern United States to California and then maybe take a ship out of San Francisco.

Adult education teacher, Alison Larkin has a second chance at love after her husband is killed in a car accident. Her new love interest comes in the form of a 20-year student called HB, whose reputation as a bad boy and poor student has everyone questioning her attraction to him.