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Als ein amerikanischer Tourist in Cherringham als vermisst gemeldet wird, sieht die örtliche Polizei zunächst keinen Grund zur Sorge, da sich bei geführten Touren häufiger Leute absetzen. Dann aber reist die Schwester des Touristen aus New York an, verzweifelt auf der Suche nach ihrem Bruder. Auch Jack und Sarah sind schließlich überzeugt, dass an dem Verschwinden des Mannes mehr dran ist, als es zunächst schien.

Ein Astronaut in vollem Raumanzug taucht aus dem Nichts in einem belebten Einkaufszentrum auf. Vielleicht ein Werbegag? Ein Foto zeigte eine gut gekleidete Frau in einem roten Mantel, die tot am Rand eines Kraters auf der dunklen Seite des Mondes liegt - daneben ihr geliebtes Hundchen Poochie. Vielleicht ein Schwindel? Aber der Doctor und Amy finden bald heraus, dass dies nur unbedeutendere Nebeneffekte in einem teuflischen Plan sind, die komplette Menschheit zu versklaven. Und es gibt nur eine Möglichkeit, sie zu retten: Apollo 23.

In Matheson's vampire classic I Am Legend, a plague has decimated the world and transformed the unfortunate survivors into bloodthirsty creatures of the night. Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth. Every other man, woman, and child has become a vampire hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the sleeping undead through the abandoned ruins of civilization. By night he barricades himself in his home and prays for the dawn. How long can one man survive in a world of vampires?

From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAM. When Harry takes Kat to Venice for their wedding anniversary, he promises parties on the Lido, sunset dinners, and dancing in the moonlight. But when the US embassy in Rome quietly asks them to help investigate the mysterious death of an undercover Treasury agent, romance must wait. And within hours - in this great city of canals and bridges - they're caught in a dangerous and deadly race to expose a criminal conspiracy before another murder can be committed.

Dylan McCabe, ein irischer Bauarbeiter mit einer großen Klappe, beschwert sich lauthals über die mangelnden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen bei einem eilig durchgeführten Bauprojekt. Als er nach einem Sturz auf der Baustelle tot aufgefunden wird, scheint es, als wären Dylans Warnungen allzu begründet gewesen. Allerdings nur bis Jack und Sarah sich einschalten und der vermeintliche Unfall auf einmal verdächtig nach einem eiskalten Mord aussieht.

Im fernen Osten, mitten im großen Meer, ist eine Insel, die heißt: der Berg der Blumen und Früchte. Auf diesem Berge stand ein hoher Fels. Der hatte seit Anbeginn der Welt alle geheimen Samenkräfte von Himmel und Erde, Sonne und Mond in sich aufgenommen; dadurch erhielt er übernatürliche Zeugungskraft. Eines Tages barst er und gebar ein steinernes Ei. Es war rund wie eine Kugel. Aus diesem Ei ward durch Zauberkraft ein steinerner Affe ausgebrütet. Märchen bildet in China kein streng gesondertes Gebiet.

The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding. While the spotlight often shines on the actions of charismatic leaders, the true peril lies elsewhere. Defeating these people will not stem the tide driving them forward. They are merely the embodiment of profound forces that are rarely understood. Propelled through the vast networks of social media and fueled by far-right influencers, enthralled by images of disaster and fantasies of doom, they have emerged from a reservoir of societal despair, fear, and isolation.

Sommer in Philadelphia. Doch die Ruhe trügt. Kevin Byrne, Detective der Mordkommission, und seine Partnerin Jessica Balzano werden zu einem bizarren Fall hinzugerufen. Eine Frau ist ermordet worden, und ihr Todeskampf wurde von dem Mörder auf Video aufgenommen, hineingeschnitten in die berühmte Badezimmer-Szene aus Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho. Doch diesmal ist das Blut rot und das Messer real ...

Of the many books on UFOs and aliens, this one may be unique. Richard Dolan, one of the world’s leading historians of the UFO subject, has analyzed the different alien types and agendas based on longstanding patterns observed by witnesses. This is both a careful review of the best evidence we have of human-alien interaction, as well as a bold speculation of just who the aliens are and what they want. Dolan’s analysis starts with our ancient prehistory and potential genetic modifications and monitoring by extraterrestrials.

From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAM When a well-dressed man arrives in Mydworth, with a nasty head wound and no memory of who he is, or why he is there - Kat and Harry look after him. But it quickly becomes clear that this 'Lost Man' is, for some unknown reason, on the run - and his pursuers are desperate to find him. As Kat and Harry retrace the man's strange journey back to London's East End, they find themselves up against dangerous people who - with time running out - will do absolutely anything to stop the Lost Man from remembering.

Richard Rhodes' landmark history of the atomic bomb won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award and the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Now, in this majestic new masterpiece of history, science, and politics, he tells for the first time the secret story of how and why the hydrogen bomb was made, and traces the path by which this supreme artifact of 20th-century technology became the defining issue of the Cold War.

Why do people cooperate with one another when they have no (selfish) motivation to do so? Why do we hold onto possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed? In this era of meme stocks and Dogecoin, it is hard to defend the view that financial markets are highly efficient.

Alex King, Leadsänger der legendären Neunzigerjahre-Rockgruppe Lizard, gibt eine Party auf seinem prächtigen Anwesen in Cherringham. Gefeiert werden soll das lang erwartete Comeback der Band. Doch statt Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll gibt es vor allem Streit - mit einem tragischen Ausgang: Im Morgengrauen treibt Alex tot im Pool seines Anwesens. Für die Polizei steht außer Frage: Es handelt sich um einen Unfall unter Drogeneinfluss.

If you reward your children for doing their homework, they will usually respond by getting it done. But is this the most effective method of motivation? No, says psychologist Edward L. Deci, who challenges traditional thinking and shows that this method actually works against performance. The best way to motivate people - at school, at work, or at home - is to support their sense of autonomy.

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar-smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. Now we present an audio edition of the beloved fourth edition for the audio-loving aficionado of the future!

Jack's a retired ex-cop from New York, seeking the simple life in Cherringham. Sarah's a Web designer who's moved back to the village find herself. But their lives are anything but quiet as the two team up to solve Cherringham's criminal mysteries. This compilation contains episodes 28 - 30. A DINNER TO DIE FOR. When a new restaurant with a starred American chef opens in Cherringham, it seems the Spotted Pig has a worthy rival. But a series of disturbing incidents turns that rivalry into something dangerous - perhaps even fatal.

In this groundbreaking book, best-selling author Richard Koch charts a map of success, identifying the nine key attitudes and strategies can propel anyone to new heights of accomplishment. The pattern of success is fractal. It is endlessly varied but endlessly similar. Success does not require genius, consistency, all-round ability, a safe pair of hands or even basic competence. If it did, most of the people in this book would not have impacted the world as they did.

Als die erste erwürgte Tote verstümmelt am Flussufer gefunden wird, glauben die Detectives Byrne und Balzano noch an einen Fall von sinnloser Gewalt. Bis es wieder geschieht. Und wieder: Zwei Irre inszenieren blutige Morde und schlachten systematisch die Verdächtigen ab. Eine verzweifelte Jagd beginnt ...

Quantum-Touch is the touch-based healing technique that uses the chi of both practitioner and client, bringing them into harmony to allow the body to heal itself. Quantum-Touch differs from other healing techniques because it does not require long years of study and presents none of the common hurdles of understanding or application; anyone can learn to use it to become a healer. In this new edition of his best-selling guide, Richard Gordon leads the listener step by step, clearly explaining how to use breathing and body-focusing techniques to raise one's energy levels.

What's going on in the sky? Astronomy For Dummies takes you through the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and all the way to the outer reaches of the universe. You'll have stars in your eyes as you discover the basics of skywatching, planets, asteroids, black holes, and dark matter. Ponder the deep questions that keep humanity guessing, like, is there anybody out there? Two NASA-award-winning astronomers take you on a tour of outer space that will fascinate you—and, if you're a student, help you through your intro astronomy course.