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Geary knows that some political factions in the Alliance were just trying to get rid of him when he was assigned to escort a diplomatic and scientific mission to the far reaches of humanity's expansion into the galaxy . . . and beyond. But he views his mission as both a duty and an opportunity to make things better wherever he can. And when a crippled Rift Federation ship tumbles out of jump space, Geary leaps into action. But the survivors' story isn't completely adding up. As Geary investigates, he finds himself fending off spies and assassins while leading the fleet across space.

My team and I have worked hard to earn the honor of representing Krysfelt Academy for Girls, but not everyone is happy to see us rise to the top. Old rivalries are resurfacing, and some competitors are willing to take things too far.

Schönheit und Unsterblichkeit haben ihren Preis. Der gutaussehende Ebenezer Tweezer wirkt zwar überaus jugendlich, ist aber schon 511 Jahre alt. Sein düsteres Geheimnis: Auf dem Dachboden hält er sich - gut versteckt hinter einem bodenlangen roten Samtvorhang - ein Biest, mit dem er einen ungeheuerlichen Pakt geschlossen hat. Das Biest bekommt was auch immer es fressen will und im Gegenzug erhält Ebenezer, das wonach er verzweifelt verlangt - einen Trank, der ihm ewige Jugend und Unsterblichkeit verspricht.

Noahs vorgetäuschter Tod hat seine Schattenseiten … denn seitdem wird der Halbdämon von Langeweile geplagt – bis er nur knapp ein Attentat überlebt. Zerissen zwischen Schuld und Zorn, bringt ihn die Jagd nach dem Drahtzieher an den Ort, an dem sein Leben damals geendet hat – mit Feinden im Nacken und Blut an den Händen. Man kann vor der Vergangenheit fliehen, aber ihr niemals ganz entkommen.

As a private investigator, Fin has built a successful career by reuniting families with their lost runaways. Then a stranger appears at his door with a cash-filled envelope and a newspaper clipping. The man's stepdaughter, sixteen-year-old Sarah Matthews, disappeared a year ago after emptying her mother's bank account, and allegedly torching her family home.

Jack Kornfield's A Path with Heart has been acclaimed as the most significant book yet about American Buddhism—a definitive guide to the practice of traditional mindfulness in America today. On this audio edition, Kornfield teaches the key principles of Buddhism's cherished vipassana (insight)...

There are thousands of books on millionaire thinking. The knowledge they offer isn't enough to get you to the highest ranks of wealth. The richest people of our times are billionaires. Only one in five million world citizens belongs to this group. Billionaires are extremely rare, and their mindset differs hugely from that of ordinary millionaires.

'GLP-1s, miracle or menace? Everyone should read this great book' Tim Spector 'This is a superb book for anyone who is considering taking (or talking about) the new weight loss drugs - in other words all of us' Chris Van Tulleken Dr Jack Mosley's groundbreaking book is your complete trusted...

There are laws of nature, so why shouldn't there be laws of marketing? As Al Ries and Jack Trout—the world-renowned marketing consultants and bestselling authors of Positioning—note, you can build an impressive airplane, but it will never leave the ground if you ignore the laws of physics...

James's great adventure begins with a simple thing — a rustic cabin in the countryside. Charmed by the prospect, he decides to leave his stressful city life behind and move into the woods. But country living isn't boring. There's a quaint town nearby with kind folks who still help each other out. Maybe the bubbly blonde storekeeper has a job or two for James? And let's not forget the magical legacy waiting for James, tracing back through the history of his family.

The Krysfelt Academy for Girls is the most prestigious academy in the Magocracy, and it’s about to get its first male student… Like most guys, I never expected to see the inside of that fabled place. But when I’m assigned the Enchanter class—previously reserved for girls—an invitation to Krysfelt is part of the deal. To earn my place, I’ll have to win over the fiery headmistress and the monster girl students—catgirls, orcs, wolfgirls, dryads, goblins—you name it… And that’s not even mentioning the pretty (but slightly insane) tiefling girl who believes she and I are destined to bond…

Worin besteht das Geheimnis hinter dem märchenhaften Aufstieg des chinesischen Vorzeigeunternehmens Alibaba? Ist es Jack Ma, sein schillernder Gründer, oder etwa ein besonderer Algorithmus? Ming Zeng verrät uns: Es ist die Strategie des Smart Business, das auf maschinellem Lernen, Algorithmen und künstlicher Intelligenz beruht. Ming Zeng legt dar, wie Alibaba neue Technologien dazu verwendet, das Entscheidungsverhalten zu verbessern und konkrete Handlungsschritte daraus abzuleiten.

Mindfulness meditation is the time-honored practice of calming the spirit and clearing the mind for higher understanding. In this guide, designed specifically for beginners, meditation teacher, author, and psychotherapist Jack Kornfield offers a straightforward, step-by-step method for bringing meditation effortlessly into your daily routine. You'll discover how easy it is to use your breath, physical sensations, and difficult emotions to create tranquility and kindness in your life. Kornfield lived in Asia as a Buddhist monk for 5 years and later cofounded the Insight Mediation Society in Barre, MA, and obtained a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Experiencing Father's Embrace shows you how you can personally feel God's loving and comforting embrace and points out areas that may be hindering you from experiencing a more intimate relationship with your creator. Jack Frost, ministry leader and teacher, reveals the love that God has for each of his children. His love is not doled out by age, race, gender, politics, or denomination - his embrace is for all. The author offers many ways to bring both new and seasoned believers closer to him.

David always was an outdoorsman and an explorer. But when Earth merged with the magical world of Tannoris, it suddenly became too dangerous for anyone without a Class to leave the cities. A shame, too, because with elves, foxkin, catkin, and many other magical beings abound, there is plenty for him to experience!

The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In this audio version of his classic book The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers.

Für die Herrschaft über den Mond gehen die USA über Leichen - sogar über die ihrer eigenen Soldaten. Als Commander Ethan Stark die zweifelhaften Absichten seines Heimatlandes durchschaut, führt er eine Rebellion an. Die Regierung fährt schwere Geschütze auf, um den Aufstand niederzuschlagen, doch Starks Männern gelingt es immer wieder, die Angriffe abzuwehren. Aber dann nähern sich weitere Kräfte, die den Mond für sich beanspruchen, und Stark erkennt, dass sie auf verlorenem Posten kämpfen.

Join quizmaster Jason Zenobia for The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz and find out who can rightfully wear the crown as the king or queen of Harry Potter knowledge. Perhaps you’ve read the books from cover to cover three times each, or you’ve visited the studio tour every year since it opened...but how much of it all can you remember? Do you know, for instance, which animal each character casts as their Patronus charm? Can you reel off the names of all of the shops in Hogsmeade? What is Mandrake root used for...and which two types of Dragon still roam the British Isles?

Competence is the most highly valued professional trait. But it’s not enough to be competent, you have to convey your competence. World-renowned negotiation and deception detection expert, business professor, and mentalist Jack Nasher offers effective, proven techniques to convince others that we are talented, trustworthy, and yes, even brilliant. With Nasher’s help you can showcase your expertise, receive the recognition you deserve, and achieve lasting success.

Geary believed in the Alliance. Even when he uncovered overwhelming evidence that the highest echelons of the government and fleet command were involved in secret programs and prison camps, he believed it was worth saving. He believed his duty was to see that justice was served even though some factions feared that revealing the truth would cause the Alliance to crumble. But after narrowly surviving two assassination attempts when he brings evidence of the misdeeds to the capital star system, Geary realizes that some want to get rid of him.