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The third and final book in The Nightfall Saga, the thrilling and action-packed epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy...

Auf den ersten Blick deutet alles darauf hin, dass der Lebemann Reginald Wineyard Opfer eines tragischen Unfalls wurde. Getroffen vom Huf des eigenen Pferdes. Aber sein langjähriger Freund Peter Walker zweifelt dies an. Das Pferd wäre ein ruhiges, treues Tier und Reginald hätte es geliebt. Nie hätte dieses seinen Herrn angegriffen. Nein, das kann nicht sein. Er ist der Meinung, alles liegt ganz anders und es handle sich in Wahrheit um einen feigen Mord. Begangen von der einige Jahre jüngeren Ehefrau des Mannes. Er schaltet Sherlock Holmes ein.

Das Ehepaar Harrison wird terrorisiert. Zumindest James Harrison fühlt sich bedroht. Immer wieder lauern ihm unheimliche Gestalten auf. Merkwürdige Statuetten werden ihm zugespielt. Sie alle stellen die indische Göttin Kali dar.

Sherlock Holmes liegt im Sterben. Am Hafen hat er sich mit einer gefährlichen Krankheit infiziert. Nur ein Mann kann ihm jetzt noch helfen. Doch dieser ist nicht gut auf den Meisterdetektiv zu sprechen. Wird es Dr. Watson gelingen, den vermeintlichen Lebensretter zu überzeugen?

Zwei neue Fälle für den Meisterdetektiv. Dr. Watson gerät unter Mordverdacht. Eine Falle? Oder hat er es tatsächlich getan? Im zweiten Fall schreitet Holmes am Vorabend des Ersten Weltkrieges zur Rettung des englischen Vaterlandes.

Dr. Watson erhält eine Einladung zu einem Autorentreffen in Schottland. Begeistert nimmt er an und freut sich auf ein entspanntes Wochenende. Gemeinsam mit Sherlock Holmes macht er sich auf die Reise. Es kommt, wie es kommen musste. Aus Spaß wird Ernst - tödlicher Ernst, denn jemand spielt ein perfides Spiel mit ihnen.

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING LENA DUNHAM AND STEPHEN FRY. A ""haunting, riotously funny, and deeply touching"" (Publishers Weekly) novel about a woman and her father's journey to Poland to revisit her family history This book was previously published under the title Too Many Men...

On the night of the new moon, the demons rise in force, seeking the deaths of two men both of whom have the potential to become the fabled Deliverer, the man prophesied to reunite the scattered remnants of humanity in a final push to destroy the demon corelings once and for all. Arlen Bales was once an ordinary man, but now he has become something more - the Warded Man, tattooed with eldritch wards so powerful they make him a match for any demon. Arlen denies he is the Deliverer at every turn, but the more he tries to be one with the common folk, the more fervently they believe.

Healing with Somatic Yoga is your step-by-step guide to reconnecting with your body’s innate wisdom—through breath, movement, sound, and sensation. In this transformative 6-week journey, yoga teacher and somatic coach Brett Larkin helps you unwind stored trauma, regulate your nervous system, and build a felt sense of safety from the inside out. Whether you’re seeking emotional release, trauma recovery, or nervous system repair after burnout or chronic stress, this book is your invitation to heal—gently, playfully, and powerfully.

In London treibt ein gerissener Einbrecher sein Unwesen. Er hat sich den Namen Der Falke gegeben. Die Polizei ist machtlos. Sherlock Holmes will trotzdem nicht eingreifen. Bis ihn der Falke herausfordert.

Mankind has ceded the night to the corelings, demons that rise up out of the ground each day at dusk, killing and destroying at will until dawn, when the sun banishes them back to the Core. As darkness falls, the world’s few surviving humans hide behind magical wards, praying the magic can see them through another night. As years pass, the distances between each tiny village seem longer and longer. It seems nothing can harm the corelings, or bring humanity back together.

Transform your psychology, transform your trading! Positive Trading Psychology demonstrates how to achieve sustained success in trading by identifying and leveraging your cognitive and emotional strengths. There has been an explosion of research and practice in the field of positive psychology...

DEMON CLAWS: The battle against the demons has been won. The town of Tibbet’s Brook is enjoying a peaceful winter until the body of local businessman Rusco Hog is discovered on the old Tanner farm, his fatal injuries pointing towards a demon attack. BUTTER COOKIES: For Selia Barren, the Town Speaker, the evidence doesn’t add up. She suspects foul play. Rusco didn’t become the richest man in town by making friends, and it seems everyone in Tibbet’s Brook has a motive.

Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by tracing the country's early history through archaeological remains, before proceeding to explore life in the imperial court, the rise of the samurai, civil conflict, encounters with Europe, and the advent of modernity and empire. Walker's vibrant and accessible new narrative then follows Japan's ascension from the ashes of World War II into the thriving nation of today.

Buffett’s Early Investments investigates ten investments that legendary investor Warren Buffett made in the 1950s and 1960s—earning him his first millions—and uncovers unique insights in the process.

August in Edinburgh, and thousands of performers of all stripes have flocked to the Fringe Festival. Among them is Charles Paris filling in at the last minute after a student actress breaks a leg and has to drop out. Showcasing an earnest one-man show in a sea of stand-up comics is a bit of a gamble, but at least he's acting, and with a Charles Paris production, what could possibly go wrong?

An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times...

Meet Jonathan Quinn: a freelance operative with a take-no-prisoners style and the heart of a loner. His job? Professional “cleaner.” Nothing too violent, just disposing of bodies. But in Brett Battles’s electrifying debut novel, Quinn’s latest assignment will change everything. The job...

Nach der Kurzgeschichte "The speckled Band" von Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Aus dem Englischen neu übersetzt von James A. Brett.

Der Schausteller Tripp sucht den Meisterdetektiv in seinen Räumlichkeiten in der Baker Street auf und erzählt ihm eine geradezu phantastische Geschichte. Ein Karussell schaltet sich angeblich von selbst ein und eine weiße Frau erscheint. Holmes und Watson ermitteln.