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The final installment in Anna Jacobs' beloved Irish Sisters series. Sometimes the worst has to happen . . . Recently widowed, Hannah Firth is still young - young enough to dream of a new life. When her spiteful daughter-in-law uses her as an unpaid servant, Hannah tries to leave, but she is...

Explore the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, a name that resonates through history. This insightful volume distills the essential traits and significant events that shaped her character and reign, presented in a clear and engaging style. Aimed at those who seek to deepen their understanding of historical figures, this book offers a concise yet impactful overview of what made Queen Elizabeth a symbol of enduring fame.

Alexander the Great is a towering figure in ancient history because of his legendary conquests throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. He was born in 356 BC to the noble family of Macedon. As such, he was afforded with great luxuries growing up including having Aristotle as his private tutor. After his father was assassinated, he took over the throne and inherited a formidable army which he would put to tremendous use. Alexander was just in his early 20s when he embarked on an ambitious expansion of his territories.

The Phone Company has been around for a long time. As civilization grew, so did its power, slowly spreading its lines across the continent. Today it's in everything. It's in the air around us. Now PCo is building a cell tower in the isolated town of Cracked Rock, Montana, bringing with it infrastructure, opportunity, and the world's smartest phone: the brand-new Tether. But the Tether isn't just a phone. It knows everything about you. It can give you anything you want. It can even connect you with the dead.

When Miranda Westerby's estranged and unpleasant great-aunt suddenly passes away, it appears that she left a legacy behind: a home in the idyllic village of Fairford Parva, Wiltshire. However, there are strings attached to the inheritance....

In einem Brief von Simplicissimus an seinen Sohn wird die mystische Pflanze "Alraunenwurzel", die der Volksmund "Galgen-Männlin" nennt, hinsichtlich Wahrheit und Mythos analysiert. Dem Volksglauben nach gedeiht dieses Gewächs unter Verbrechern, die am Galgen hängen und macht ihren Besitzer bei richtiger Anwendung reich. Religiöser Voodoo-Zauber oder wissenschaftliche Tatsache? Der Herausgeber kommentiert dieses "historische Zeitdokument".

From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to bird calls, camouflage games, and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse, engaging, sensory activities for all ages that promote mindfulness and nature connection.

Esta espectacular colección para niños contiene más de 30 ilustraciones para crear una mejor experiencia para usted y sus hijos.

Our first foray into World Heritage sites, World Heritage Sites: Exploring the World’s Greatest Places, celebrated UNESCO’s remarkable initiative, exploring a rich sampling of these sites across the globe. In this exciting sequel of 12 thrilling lectures, World Heritage Sites II: 12 More of the World’s Greatest Places, expert historian Professor Jacobs introduces you to a dozen more extraordinary treasures of archaeology, architecture, art, engineering, and the natural world.

Fifty years ago, the nightwalkers appeared, creatures of shadow and darkness, thirsting for blood and death. Thousands died, and the kingdom of Entarna was brought to its knees. Then the Chosen came: six men and women endowed with powers by Amedan, the God of Fire and Light. The Chosen joined with the kingdom's armies, and together, they managed to defeat the night's creatures. At least for a time. Alesh, a servant to Chosen Olliman, the greatest of Amedan's priests, knows well what the darkness holds.

Beck Svensson fired me right before rent was due and in the middle of a rainstorm. That’s why he’s at the top of my hate list, along with pickles, people who steal other people’s lunches out of the office fridge, and trying to fold a fitted sheet. But you know what? It’s fine - totally fine. It’s freedom! I could do anything! I could start a bakery or farm the mushrooms growing in my soggy apartment carpet. Or I could just show up at the temp office at hate o’clock in the morning for a new assistant job.

En Este cuento de hadas de los hermanos Grimm, una rana no es lo que parece. / In this fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, a frog is not all that it appears to be.

The universe is a hamburger. That’s what sixteen-year-old Nicole Taylor learns when a mysterious time-bending stranger saves her from a rampaging cyborg centipede. See, the top bun? That’s our dimension. The bottom bun? That’s the monster’s dimension. And the patty? That’s a dimension where the two worlds meet—and the Reavers can attack. The Reavers are horrific cybernetic killing machines, and their plans for the top bun? Well, they’re as terrifying as you’d expect. But Nicole isn’t helpless. She has a rare gift. She can bend time around her and even stop it completely.

Dieses Buch enthält bewährte Schritte und Strategien, wie Sie Ihre Zuckersucht erfolgreich überwinden können. Dieser Leitfaden zur Zuckerentgiftung hilft Ihnen zu entdecken, wie Sie noch köstliche Mahlzeiten essen und gesünder werden können. Außerdem lernen Sie die Vorteile, Junk-Food, Zucker und verarbeitete Lebensmittel aus Ihrem Leben zu eliminieren. Ebenso wird auch erklärt und offenbart, wie man mit den Symptomen der Zuckerentgiftung umgeht.

Selección de cuentos cortos clásicos de la literatura universal pensada para todo público.

No one knows why it started, but the monster invasion all began right here, in Heathen Row. Ever since, men all over the world have been on the menu. And women have been at the frontlines, hunting the predators. But in a world where women are over-armed, over-paid, and under-satiated, Chris Hart isn’t staying safe inside while the monsters come out to feast. He’s living a double life, and doing his damndest to make sure no scientists, corporations, or hired monster hunters find out about the powers he gained the night he came to Heathen Row.

Ein König lässt einen Hirtenjungen zu sich kommen, der für seine weisen Antworten bekannt ist. Er bietet an, ihn zu adoptieren, wenn er ihm drei Fragen gut beantwortet…

The women who summoned me are in dire need. Their House has been raided, their family decimated, and they are out for revenge. So, if I can help them get their vengeance, I could potentially be adopted by this House and increase my standing in this cutthroat world. And this group of beautifully evil priestesses will also need help making children to replenish their numbers.

America Last is a guide for the perplexed, identifying and tracing a persuasion—or the "illiberal imagination"—that has animated conservative politics for a century now. Since the 1940s, the Right has railed against communist fellow travelers in America. Heilbrunn finally corrects the record, showing that dictator worship is a longstanding tradition within modern American conservatism that cannot be ignored—and what it means for us today.

The first time I met Murphy, the goalie of the Coyotes hockey team, I thought he was the most attractive man I'd ever seen. The second time, we shared a wild night and I never planned to see him again. Imagine my surprise when I showed up for a work meeting only to find out Murphy was my new client. He needed a bodyguard to pose as his live-in girlfriend, and I was perfect for the job.