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**NEVERMOOR: WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2018 YOUNGER FICTION CATEGORY** Step boldly and return to the fantastically Wundrous world of Morrigan Crow and Nevermoor - perfect for all adventurous young readers. In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they learn she's keeping a terrible secret of her own. As shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor, can Morrigan find a killer and solve the mystery in her own past ... before the clock strikes midnight? Jessica Townsend transports readers to an extraordinary world with spellbinding magic in this fourth book in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Nevermoor series. ¿ Praise for Nevermoor ¿: 'A full-speed joy of a book; funny, quick-footed, and wildly, magically inventive' - Katherine Rundell 'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' - Robin Stevens 'An extraordinary story full of magics great and small' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave 'Endlessly inventive, with a fresh delight on every page. Nevermoor rewrites the genre of the Chosen Child novel. This is a special book' - David Solomons 'A wonderful, warm-hearted magical adventure' - Sunday Express 'Funny and delightful' - The Sunday Times

'Like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket' - V. E. Schwab, author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, on The House in the Cerulean Sea The world is ending in thirty days. A wandering black hole is approaching Earth, and soon, everything will be gone. For husbands Don and Rodney, forty years of marriage suddenly feels like no time at all. One last road trip. One final chance to say goodbye. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea comes a story about what we owe the people we love when time runs out. Don and Rodney are in a race against the clock, driving from Maine to Washington State to settle unfinished business before the sky breaks. Is it enough to burn bright, even if nothing remains of the ashes? Along the way, they encounter a world choosing how to spend its final moments - from impromptu weddings and bright bonfires to those simply sharing a final meal. Under a kaleidoscope sky and a cracked moon, Don and Rodney must look back on a lifetime of highs and lows and ask the ultimate question: was our best good enough? A bittersweet, life-affirming masterpiece about love, legacy and the beauty of a life well-lived.

An urban fantasy debut of murder, mystery, and language magic for fans of Rebecca Roanhorse and RF Kuang. Kea Petrova is dealing with more than her fair share of trouble. At just twenty-five years old, she’s the youngest of the five Hawaiian clan leaders living on the Homestead in outer Los Angeles, following catastrophic flooding that destroyed their islands. Kea struggles to keep her small clan afloat, scraping rent together through odd jobs and selling the Hawaiian-language spells she crafts. Life is difficult enough, but the murder of Angelo Reyes—a prominent LA activist—turns her world upside-down. Angelo was killed by a death spell—something that can only be created in Hawaiian—so Kea quickly becomes the prime suspect, known for her unique spellwork. To clear her name, she must unravel the mystery behind Angelo’s murder and confront LA’s most powerful players, all while under the supervision of a dangerously attractive guard. The clock is ticking—can Kea save herself, her clan, and the Homestead before it’s too late?

A mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game–meets–World Cup manga, now available in print! Anime airing now! COULD YOU BE THE HERO? As they entered the second half of the Blue Lock Eleven versus U-20 Japan match, Isagi, Rin, and Barou each vied to be the first to reach a flow state. The ensuing clash of egos kicked up the level of play and brought them even with the U-20 Japan team. Now, with the clock winding down and everything on the line, Bachira emerges as Isagi’s final puzzle piece. Can they stave off the U-20 counterattack and claw their way to victory?!

Man muß immer trunken sein. Das ist alles: die einzige Lösung. Um nicht das furchtbare Joch der Zeit zu fühlen, das euere Schultern zerbricht und euch zur Erde beugt, müsset ihr euch berauschen, zügellos. Doch womit? Mit Wein, mit Poesie oder mit Tugend, womit ihr wollt. Aber berauschet euch. Und wenn ihr einmal auf den Stufen eines Palastes, auf dem grünen Grase eines Grabens, in der traurigen Einsamkeit eures Gemaches erwachet, der Rausch schon licht geworden oder verflogen ist, so fraget den Wind, die Woge, den Stern, den Vogel, die Uhr, alles was flieht, alles was seufzt, alles was vorüberrollt, alles was singt, alles was spricht, fraget sie: »Welche Zeit ist es?« und der Wind, die Woge, der Stern, der Vogel, die Uhr werden euch antworten: »Es ist Zeit, sich zu berauschen! Um nicht die gequälten Sklaven der Zeit zu sein, berauschet euch; berauschet euch ohne Ende; mit Wein, mit Poesie oder mit Tugend, womit ihr wollt.« (Charles Baudelaire, Berauschet euch, S. 39) Enthält die folgenden Prosagedichte: Der Fremdling Das Bekenntnis des Künstlers Das Doppelzimmer Jeder seine Chimäre Der Narr und die Venus Der Kuchen Eine Hemisphäre im Haar Die Versuchungen oder Eros, Plutus und der Ruhm Die Einsamkeit Schön-Dorothea Die Augen der Armen Ein heroischer Tod Die Neigungen Der Thyrsus Berauschet Euch Die Fenster Die Sehnsucht zu Malen Die Wohltaten des Mondes Ein Pferd von Rasse Der Hafen Fräulein Bistouri Anywhere out of the World Charles Baudelaire. Der Spleen von Paris. (Le Spleen de Paris - Kleine Gedichte in Prosa) Deutschsprachige Ausgabe: Übersetzt von Camill Hoffmann. Durchgesehener Neusatz, der Text dieser Ausgabe folgt dem Erstdruck dieser Übersetzung unter dem Titel: Gedichte in Prosa, Insel Verlag, Leipzig 1914. Die Leipziger Ausgabe enthält eine Auswahl von 22 aus ursprünglich 50 Gedichten. Die ursprüngliche Sammlung der stilistisch ausgefeilten Prosagedichte wurde von Baudelaire selbst mehrfach als "Le Spleen de Paris" bezeichnet, nach seinem Tod aber erstmals unter dem Titel "Petits Poèmes en prose" von Michel Levy (1869 im vierten Band des Gesamtwerkes) herausgegeben. Neuausgabe, LIWI Verlag, Göttingen 2020. LIWI Literatur- und Wissenschaftsverlag

THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD! The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster Love kills kingdoms... Back in Grim's castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future-and the fate of the world-now hinge on a heart split in two. Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king. As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle's final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before. With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world-or destroy it. Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, The Lightlark Saga is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

Essential strategies for turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth - Carol Dweck, author of Mindset. Do you dread the clocks changing, and struggle to feel positive in winter? Nobody can change grey skies and drizzly weather, but Dr. Kari Leibowitz's groundbreaking How to Winter will help you dramatically shift how you feel about the darkest and coldest of the seasons. Leibowitz is the world's foremost winter psychology mindset expert, and in How to Winter she sets out evidence-based strategies to help you learn not only to accept the chillier months, but even to embrace them. Drawing on her extensive PhD research, and insight from cultures around the world, Leibowitz offers practical, easy-to-follow advice for transforming your experience of wintertime. What's more, she sets out how techniques used for shifting our mindsets around winter can also be used to cope with times of emotional difficulty. Whether you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or simply find yourself in an annual slump, How to Winter will help you learn to thrive in cold, dark or difficult times.

Piper Mitchell needs one thing to go her way. Divorced, feeling stuck in her professional life and terrified of reentering the world of dating, she's decided she's going to work on something she can control: learning how to be good in the bedroom. Enter Liam Sullivan. The star NHL goalie might not be a people person, but he's the perfect teacher. He knows what he's doing behind closed doors, and with a little convincing, he agrees to be Piper's guide. Things between them are casual and easy. Something they can both benefit from. And when a road trip to Vegas as Piper and Liam waking up from a night they can't remember with matching wedding rings, they decide to figure out how much more fun they can have as husband and wife. It's just for the hockey season. It doesn't mean anything. But as the clock ticks down on their fake-marriage-with-benefits, can Piper and Liam make it work in the real world? Or will their relationship be a power play straight to disaster? Power Play is a spicy friends-to-lovers sports romance with the teach me trope, a sprinkle of fake dating and accidental marriage and a guaranteed happily ever after.

'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.' The year is 1984 and war and revolution have left the world unrecognisable. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, is ruled by the Party, led by Big Brother. Mass surveillance is everything and The Thought Police are employed to ensure that no individual thinking is allowed. Winston Smith works at The Ministry of Truth, carefully rewriting history, but he dreams of freedom and of rebellion. It is here that he meets and falls in love with Julia. They start a secret, forbidden affair - but nothing can be kept secret, and they are forced to face consequences more terrifying than either of them could have ever imagined. A DYSTOPIAN MASTERPIECE, NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR IS THE POWERFUL AND PROPHETIC NOVEL THAT DEFINED THE 20TH CENTURY.

'Timequake is sweet, wild and cock-eyed... Vonnegut has always had a true comic ear... A beautifully fastidious writer, utterly original' - Guardian According to science-fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur in New York City on 13th February 2001. It is the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience. Should it expand or make a great big bang? It decides to wind the clock back a decade to 1991, making everyone in the world endure ten years of deja-vu and a total loss of free will - not to mention the torture of reliving every nanosecond of one of the tawdiest and most hollow decades. With his trademark wicked wit, Vonnegut addresses memory, suicide, the Great Depression, the loss of American eloquence, and the obsolescent thrill of reading books.

Sometimes the person you need is the last one you expect... When the Albanian mob shows up at her door, Cate Biscayne knows her father is up to his old tricks. Determined to force him out of hiding, the criminals he conned take her hostage. The clock is ticking and few options remain. She's forced to decide-risk her life and do what they want, or accept help from a man who might be even more dangerous. Brutal by nature, Scottish dragon-warrior Rannock has little patience for humans. But when the woman he longs for goes missing, he flies halfway around the world to investigate her disappearance. With few clues to follow, he infiltrates a network in the criminal underworld, only to discover a magic more sinister than his own. Can he find Cate before time runs out? Or will he lose the woman fated to be his forever?

From the award-winning author, an enthralling novel about the unravelling lives of a nanny and the family she works for following the downfall of its patriarch, a prominent Chinese politician Enter the world of an elite Chinese family: a life of luxury, limitless power, and around-the-clock service, which includes their trusted nanny Yu Ling. Slipping in and out of the shadows, careful to speak deferentially, meticulous in her care of their only son Kuan Kuan, Yu has served the family for years and knows their secrets. But little do they suspect that Yu has secrets of her own. In the pressure-cooker political environment of China, the fates of even the most powerful families can reverse overnight. When Kuan Kuan s father and grandfather are arrested and his socialite mother goes on the run, Yu is left behind to make a series of life-changing choices. Will she be able to outrun her own past, and how far will she go to claim what she considers her due?

Charles Darwin's masterpiece, On the Origin of Species, shook society to its core on publication in 1859. Darwin was only too aware of the storm his theory of evolution would provoke but he would surely have raised an incredulous eyebrow at the controversy still raging a century and a half later. Evolution is accepted as scientific fact by all reputable scientists and indeed theologians, yet millions of people continue to question its veracity. In The Greatest Show on Earth Richard Dawkins takes on creationists, including followers of 'Intelligent Design' and all those who question the fact of evolution through natural selection. Like a detective arriving on the scene of a crime, he sifts through fascinating layers of scientific facts and disciplines to build a cast-iron case: from the living examples of natural selection in birds and insects; the 'time clocks' of trees and radioactive dating that calibrate a timescale for evolution; the fossil record and the traces of our earliest ancestors; to confirmation from molecular biology and genetics. All of this, and much more, bears witness to the truth of evolution. The Greatest Show on Earth comes at a critical time: systematic opposition to the fact of evolution is now flourishing as never before, especially in America. In Britain and elsewhere in the world, teachers witness insidious attempts to undermine the status of science in their classrooms. Richard Dawkins provides unequivocal evidence that boldly and comprehensively rebuts such nonsense. At the same time he shares with us his palpable love of the natural world and the essential role that science plays in its interpretation. Written with elegance, wit and passion, it is hard-hitting, absorbing and totally convincing.

Time waits for no frog! Step out of time and join Mr Fogherty and Snail on another grand adventure! Visit Imperial Rome, fall in love with a Russian Princess, escape from gangsters in the Prohibition Era. But can their time machine get them home again or will they forever be Lost in Time? A frog of renown, Mr. Fogherty's first book dedicated entirely to his adventures is the much-loved 'A Frog's Tale', and he raced against the clock for a gentleman's wager in 'Around the World'. Why you'll love this book:Pages are Single Sided. Perfect for colored pencils, crayons, or markers. US Letter Page Size (8.5 x 11 inches / 22 x 28cm). 25 Beautiful Illustrations For All Skill Levels. Each is a story, hand-drawn in pen and ink to spark your imagination. Flip Throughs are available on the author's website. Lost in Time is the perfect coloring therapy to invite mindfulness and awaken your imagination. So let your creativity guide you as you explore, discover, and craft a masterpiece uniquely your own.

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace is haunted by the past in his latest case, and his private life, in Dead Man's Time, by award winning crime writer Peter James. A vicious robbery at a secluded Brighton mansion leaves its elderly occupant fighting for her life. Millions of pounds' worth of valuables have been stolen. Within days, Grace is racing against the clock, following a murderous trail that leads him from the shady antiques world of England, across Europe and all the way back to the New York waterfront's gang struggles of 1922, chasing a killer driven by the force of one man's greed and another man's fury. Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Dead Man's Time is the ninth gripping title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Want You Dead and You Are Dead. Now a major BRITBOX series, Grace, starring John Simm.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK The New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists returns with an intimate yet epic love story—and a sweeping odyssey of scientific discovery. Under Story invites us to consider the promise of this life, what might lie beyond it, and how far we would go for more time with the people we love, cementing Chloe Benjamin’s place among our best, and most lasting, storytellers. “We wake up to tomorrow, never yesterday.” At the edge of the world, biologist Laurel Salter is hiding from everything she’s ever known. For ten hours a day, six days per week, she works as a dishwasher at McMurdo Station, an isolated research base in Antarctica. She tells no one that before she arrived, she was a renowned young scientist with a promising career and a family. But even in this remote outpost, Laurel can’t escape her past. When a strange light appears across the ice—and draws a group of physicists to McMurdo—her former husband, Eli, won't be far behind. Laurel is captivated by the Arc: its surreal glow; the way it seems almost alive. And though Eli is reluctant to test her wildest theory, Laurel is convinced that the Arc leads down a rabbit hole and into a world they can barely imagine. Can she persuade him to risk everything to fix the burden that hangs between them—to turn back the clock and live their story a second time? A breathless page-turner and a love letter to our planet, Under Story grapples with the great questions of our time: human hubris, the precarity of the natural world, and the mysterious webs of consciousness that bind us. A modern epic of science and soul, of bravery and redemption, it offers a vision of the future that demands we reckon with what we owe to one another, and to the earth itself.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "One part Golden Girls, one part Schitt's Creek, and a whole lot of Eli McCann's signature wit and charm." —CAL CROSBY, The King's English Bookshop A hilarious, heartwarming story about competitive quilting, unlikely friendships, and found family. Betty Lou Dearden has been a member of the Ogden Quilters Association for more than twenty years when it is announced that the biggest quilting competition in the country is coming to Utah. With the clock ticking and a chance to finally beat their long-time rival quilting circle, the women welcome two young gay men to their group as they bicker their way to an award-worthy entry. With disarming humor and extraordinary heart, Eli McCann takes readers deep into the cozy but cutthroat world of competitive quilting and the sometimes-messy friendships that shape our lives.

Hier kommt Ruffy! Manchmal hat es Ruffy echt nicht leicht! Doch wer Piratenkönig werden will, muss auch die härtesten Zeiten überstehen. Nicht nur, dass seine Crew dank Bartholomäus Bär in alle Winde verstreut wurde, auch sein Bruder Ace steckt in ernsten Schwierigkeiten: Er wurde gefangen genommen und soll schon in wenigen Tagen hingerichtet werden. Und das nicht irgendwo, sondern in Impel Down – einem riesigen Unterwassergefängnis, in das die gefährlichsten Gesetzlosen der Welt gesperrt werden. Es heißt, nicht mal eine Ameise würde daraus entkommen! Natürlich macht sich der Strohhut trotzdem auf den Weg, um seinen Bruder zu retten. Doch die Uhr tickt unerbittlich – und ganz alleine wird er diese Hölle nicht überwinden können … Episoden: 422 Ein lebensmüder Einbruch. Die Unterwasserfestung Impel Down! 423 Wiedersehen in der Hölle! Der mächtige Nutzer der Trenn-Trenn-Frucht. 424 Raus aus der blutigen Hölle! Buggys großes Getöse. 425 Macht und Gift! Magellans großer Auftritt 426 "Strong World" Special: Der Auftrag des Goldenen Löwen! 427 "Strong World" Special: Angriff auf Little East Blue! 428 "Strong World" Special: Der Angriff der Amigo-Piraten! 429 "Strong World" Special: Rzffy vs. Largo! 430 Der gefangene Samurai der Meere! Jinbei, der Ritter der Meere. 431 Die Falle von HAuptmann Saldeath. Willkommen in der Hungerhölle! 432 Der befreite Schwan! Wiedersehen mit Bon Curry. 433 Gefängnisdirektor MAgellan schaltet sich ein! Das Netz um den Strohhut zieht sich zu. 434 Alle Einheiten sind in Stellung. Der Kampf auf Level 4 beginnt! 435 Direktor Magellan ist zu stark! Bon Curry flieht vor dem Feind! 436 Das letzte Aufbäumen. Ruffys lebensmüder Angriff! 437 Weil er mein Freund ist. Bon Currys Opfer! 438 Ein Paradies in der Hölle. Impel Down Level 5.5! 439 Ruffys schmerzhafte Heilung. Iva-sans magische Kräfte! 440 Der Glaube an ein Wunder! Bon Currys Anfeuerung. 441 Ruffys Rettung! Der Fluchtplan des Transenkönigs! 442 Ace's Eskorte startet! Angriff und Verteidigung auf der untersten Ebene. Level 6! 443 Das stärkste Team formiert sich! Tumult in Impel Down. 444 Chaos auf allen Etagen! Blackbeard greift ein. 445 Eine gefährliche Begegnung! Blackbeard und Shiryuu. 446 Ein ungebrochener Geist! Hannyabal macht ernst. 447 Jet-Pistole des Zorns. Ruffy vs. Blackbeard! 448 Haltet Magellan auf! Invankov offenbart seine geheimen Attacken. 449 Magellan hat noch ein Ass im Ärmel! Der Fluchtplan wird durchkreuzt. 450 Die Ausbrecher stecken in der Falle! Die verbotene Technik "Venom Demon". 451 Bon Currys Opfer! Öffnet das Tor der Gerechtigkeit. 452 Auf zum Marine-Hauptquartier! Mit dem Schiff zur Rettung von Ace. 453 Die Aufenthaltsorte der Freunde! Wetterspezialisten und Cyborg-Tiere 454 Die Aufenthaltsorte der Freunde! Das Schloss der rosa Herzen und die Insel der Riesenvögel. 455 Die Aufenthaltsorte der Freunde! Aufstand auf Tequila Wolf und die Insel der menschenfressenden Pflanzen. 456 Die Aufenthaltsorte der Freunde! Das riesige Grabkreuz und die Unterhosen-Show. Mit dieser vierzehnten Box holt ihr euch den Anime zur weltweit erfolgreichsten Manga-Serie von Eiichiro Oda endlich nach Hause! Also: Strohhut aufsetzen, Schatzkarte rausholen und Segel setzen. Doch seid gewarnt: Bei Schiffbruch ist der Umtausch ausgeschlossen! Auszeichnung: Animation Kobe Award 2000 – Bester Soundtrack (Opening We are!)

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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Politik, Majoritäten, Minoritäten, Note: 1,5, Universität Kassel, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit befasst sich mit der Frage, ob ein negativer Zusammenhang bezüglich der Chancen gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe von finanziell schlecht gestellten Menschen in Brasilien und liberaler Sozialstaatlichkeit besteht. Dabei wird hier von Geld als einem universalen Medium ausgegangen, welches Personen Zugang zu gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe gewährt.Fußball, Caipirinha, hübsche Frauen und Strand unter tropischer Sonne. So bislang ein beliebtes Klischee, wenn es um das Bild Brasiliens im Ausland geht. Jedoch hat das Land nicht erst seit 2003 mit Beginn der Amtszeit des charismatischen Präsidenten Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sein Gesicht vom Tropenparadies hin zum ernstzunehmendem Wirtschaftspartner und Organisator der FIFA Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft geändert. Bedingt durch die mediale Aufmerksamkeit, welche dem tropischen Riesen seit der Auslosung am 30. Oktober 2007 in Zürich als Gastgeberland der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft zukommt, rückt die schon lange schwelende, durch immense Ungleichheit bedingte Unzufriedenheit des brasilianischen Volkes mittels Massenausschreitungen und Protesten gegen, nach Auffassung der Demonstranten_INNEN, unverhältnismäßig hohe Investitionen des brasilianischen Staatsapparates in die Ausrichtung des Sportspektakels in den Fokus der Weltöffentlichkeit. So berichtet das Spiegel-Online-Magazin am Mittwoch, dem 19.06.2013, um 07:53 Uhr von der Niederschlagung zehntausender Demonstranten_INNEN durch den Einsatz von paramilitärischen Gruppen. Auf diesem Wege sollte in den Städten Rio de Janeiro, Fortaleza, Salvador de Bahia und Minas Gerais sowie in der Landeshauptstadt Brasilia für die Sicherheit der Organisation des FIFA World Cups gesorgt werden. Die Auflehnung der Bevölkerung gegen ungleich-hohe Ausgaben der Regierung für die Ausrichtung von Prestigeprojekten gegenüber sozialstaatlichen Projekten führt bei näherer Betrachtung zu dem Schluss, dass die Aufstände der benachteiligten brasilianischen Bevölkerungsgruppen mit einer Unterversorgung im öffentlichen Sektor zu tun hat.

After his father is accused of murder, combat veteran and Special Agent John Puller must investigate his past and learn the truth about his mother in this New York Times bestselling thriller--but someone hiding in the shadows wants revenge. Two men. Thirty years. John Puller's mother, Jackie, vanished thirty years ago from Fort Monroe, Virginia, when Puller was just a boy. Paul Rogers has been in prison for ten years. But twenty years before that, he was at Fort Monroe. One night three decades ago, Puller's and Rogers' worlds collided with devastating results, and the truth has been buried ever since. Until now. Military investigators, armed with a letter from a friend of Jackie's, arrive in the hospital room of Puller's father-a legendary three-star now sinking into dementia-and reveal that Puller Sr. has been accused of murdering his wife. Aided by his brother Robert Puller, an Air Force major, and Veronica Knox, who works for a shadowy U.S. intelligence organization, Puller begins a journey that will take him into his own past, to find the truth about his mother. Paul Rogers' time is running out. With the clock ticking, he begins his own journey, one that will take him across the country to the place where all his troubles began: a mysterious building on the grounds of Fort Monroe. There, thirty years ago, the man Rogers had once been vanished too, and was replaced with a monster. And now the monster wants revenge. And the only person standing in his way is John Puller.

' A brilliant book by one of the best culture writers in the UK' MIRANDA SAWYER 'A thrilling, immersive journey' ¿¿¿¿ RECORD COLLECTOR Spanning seven decades and with over 150 new interviews, including Richard Hawley, Arctic Monkeys, Self Esteem, ABC, Pulp, Def Leppard, The Human League, Toddla T, Cabaret Voltaire, Warp Records, Clock DVA, Heaven 17 and many more From dazzling electronic futurism to pioneering post-punk, via pop, metal, bassline, bleep techno and generation-defining indie rock, Sheffield has long been a crucible for world-leading music. Some artists have excelled on the fringes, others have achieved global success, but all remain connected through a fervently independent ethos. In Sheffield, creativity flourished in the face of isolation, economic decline and bleak political circumstances, resulting in some of Britain's most groundbreaking and singular music. But the region's ingrained humility and dogged stoicism means it has never been documented or celebrated to the level of more hubristic cities. In Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, acclaimed Sheffield journalist Daniel Dylan Wray sets out to remedy this, telling the story of the city's DIY spirit and the musical visionaries and innovators who helped build its inimitable legacy. Both a compelling cultural study and an unapologetic love letter to the city, this - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.

A calm, immersive way to develop real reading fluency in Brazilian Portuguese through story. Still Morning: Bilingual Brazilian Portuguese-English Stories is the first book in a structured 52-story reading system for adult learners who want to acquire Portuguese naturally through sustained reading, not memorisation or explicit grammar study. Set in a quietly unfolding world of everyday urban life-early-morning bakeries before the city wakes, apartment buildings filled with habitual silence, buses that arrive just slightly too late, and streets measured not in distance but in routine-each story follows ordinary figures whose lives are shaped less by events than by repetition, perception, and time. Across the four interconnected stories, a single neighbourhood becomes a study in rhythm and continuity. A bakery that opens before dawn, an apartment with a silent clock, a bus line that never arrives on time, and a woman who counts her steps every day all reveal a shared underlying pattern: the hidden structures that organise daily life. As the stories progress, the reader moves from simple observation of routine into a deeper awareness of how memory, expectation, and habit quietly shape experience. The writing blends clear, accessible Brazilian Portuguese with authentic Brazilian storytelling traditions. Sentence structure remains controlled and readable, but gradually expands in complexity across the book. Meaning is carried through repetition, sensory detail, and contextual inference rather than explanation, allowing comprehension to develop naturally through immersion. This B2 level progression builds the foundation of the series with stable vocabulary recycling, carefully introduced new language, and increasingly layered narrative depth. Each story strengthens core lexical fields while gently extending syntactic range and emotional nuance, preparing the reader for more complex literary texts. Rather than teaching Portuguese directly, the book creates the conditions for acquisition through reading: steady exposure to recurring language, grounded real-world situations, and subtly reflective storytelling that rewards attention and continuity. Ideal for learners moving from solid intermediate ability toward confident, independent reading of contemporary Brazilian Portuguese fiction.

Unravel the mysteries of an extraordinary underwater world in this official Minecraft novel! When three kids discover a mystery in an abandoned Minecraft server, they must race against the clock to uncover its secrets. Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad s work that it s easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He ll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now . . . which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends. Jake isn t sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment s community center as friends, though. Tank Vuong is a large and intimidating boy who hangs with a tough crowd, and Emily Quesada is a fashionista who s quick with a sarcastic remark. But when he discovers an old computer lab in a forgotten corner of the community center, with a strange Minecraft server containing cryptic riddles, he realizes he's going to need help cracking the code because at the end of the summer, the community center will be demolished, and all hope of solving the mystery will go with it. Following the hints left by an enigmatic figure known as The Wizard, the trio journeys into the dangerous depths of the ocean, where uncanny creatures lurk and untold treasure awaits. . . .

A calm, immersive way to develop real reading fluency in Dutch through story. Tuesdays: Bilingual Dutch-English Stories is the first book in the B2 stage of a structured 52-story reading system for adult learners who want to acquire Dutch naturally through sustained reading, not memorisation, drills, or grammar study. Across the four interconnected stories, the reader enters a world where the past quietly remains present. A forgotten key in a kitchen drawer reveals a hidden family memory. A visitor who arrives every Tuesday uncovers a friendship that lasted across decades. A house at the end of a canal holds the unfinished dreams of three old friends. And when a familiar clock stops on an ordinary morning, a man begins to understand that some moments never truly disappear. The writing blends clear, natural Dutch with authentic Dutch storytelling. Short, precise sentences gradually develop into richer narrative structures, while meaning is carried through context, repetition, and emotional detail rather than explanation. This B2-level progression introduces more complex sentence structures, subtle themes, layered memories, and greater cultural nuance while carefully recycling core vocabulary throughout the four stories. New language appears naturally within meaningful situations, allowing readers to strengthen comprehension and develop confidence without interrupting the flow of the story. Rather than teaching Dutch directly, the book creates the conditions for language acquisition through immersive reading: sustained exposure to authentic patterns, recurring vocabulary, realistic dialogue, and emotionally engaging storytelling. Ideal for advanced Dutch learners who want to move beyond exercises and experience contemporary Dutch fiction.

New York Times-bestselling author Robin Cook takes on the cutting-edge world of gene-modification in this pulse-pounding new medical thriller. When an unidentified, seemingly healthy young woman collapses suddenly on the New York City subway and dies upon reaching the hospital, her case is an eerie reminder for veteran medical examiner Jack Stapleton of the 1918 flu pandemic. Fearful of a repeat on the one hundredth anniversary of the nightmarish contagion, Jack autopsies the woman within hours of her demise and discovers some striking anomalies: first, that she has had a heart transplant, and second, that, against all odds, her DNA matches that of the transplanted heart. Although the facts don't add up to influenza, Jack must race against the clock to identify the woman and determine what kind of virus could wreak such havoc--a task made more urgent when two other victims succumb to a similar rapid death. But nothing makes sense until his investigation leads him into the fascinating realm of CRISPR/CAS9, a gene-editing biotechnology that's captured the imagination of the medical community. . . and the attention of its most unethical members. Drawn into the dark underbelly of the organ transplant market, Jack will come face-to-face with a megalomaniacal businessman willing to risk human lives in order to conquer a lucrative new frontier in medicine--and if Jack's not careful, the next life lost might be his own.

The profession of astrology is evolving as our world in transition brings rapid changes, causing people and organizations to seek reliable guidance. What better way to navigate the times than to rely on the celestial clock of planetary cycles. Today, we are witnessing a revival in Astrology, with the enhancement of educational programs, community events, and research, creating better astrologers and a higher quality of service. But what does it take to succeed as a professional astrologer? This volume gathers the experience and guidance of some of the world’s most successful astrologers, who discuss the dos and don’ts; potential pitfalls and rewards, and critical building blocks of a successful and fulfilling practice. Topics include: Marketing Strategies and Astrology Resources Financial Matters and Legal Issues Consultation Dynamics and Ethical Considerations Writing and Publishing Including a survey on the profession and multiple interviews Contributors: Chris McRae – Steven Forrest - Donna Young – Maurice Fernandez – Sandra Leigh Serio – Georgia Stathis – Anne C. Ortelee – Melanie Reinhart – Robert Woodliff and Leisa Schaim (AFAN) – Caroline W. Casey - Monica Dimino – Jacqueline L. Janes – Frank C. Clifford – Nancy Beale – Kay Taylor – Kim Marie – Chris Brennan – Aleksandar Imsiragic– Madalyn Hillis-Dineen – Alexandra Karacostas – Arlan Wise – Linea Van Horn - Ray Merriman – Donna Woodwell – Hakan Kirkoglu – Wendy Stacey The Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA) is a non-profit organization that advances the cause of professional astrology by developing programs, publications, and community support to help students and practitioners foster their understanding of astrology, and launch and enhance their astrology practices.

'If you've finished Heated Rivalry and want to keep that high going... Look no further!! This book is IT.' ¿¿¿¿¿ COLD ICE. HOT SECRETS NHL captain Nick Tiernan has always played it safe. He's responsible for leading his team to victory-and that's all that matters. Then Matt bursts into Nick's world. Charismatic, openly gay, and gorgeous, Matt is the frontman of a rock band whose queer euphoria lights up every stage he steps on. Their chemistry is impossible to ignore, even as Matt challenges everything Nick thought he knew about himself. Their secret dates soon spark something more intense than either of them expected. But with Nick's career hanging in the balance and the hockey world watching his every move, can Nick risk it all for a love as thrilling and unpredictable as the game itself? ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Featuring... ¿ Lots of yearning ¿ Secret relationship ¿ Found family ¿ Spicyyy ¿¿ ¿ Gorgeous rock stars à la Damiano David ¿ So much flirting ¿ Polyamorous cats ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, Emily Rath, and Chelsea Curto, be prepared to fall in love with Nick and Matt in 2026 ¿¿ - Readers are LOVING Trick Shot... 'I bawled my eyes out with joy' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My favourite hockey romance of this year!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I laughed , I cried & I cheered my way through this book! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Definitely cured my Game Changers depression ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I spent way too much time giggling to myself about this. Gah!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The chemistry is off the charts ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I didn't just read this, I felt it ... Completely consumed me ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Queer joy my most beloved!!! Charming, funny, and queer , what more could one want???' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Thank you for making my eyes puffy from crying , but I regret nothing!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Everything I adore about MM fiction .' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my woooow yessssssssss!!! My heart was in my throat, I felt the excitement in my bones , and I was vibrating with every pass, hit, clock running down, and winning goal!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Bantery ... swoon worthy ... sweet and spicy and everything I love' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg, this book had me absolutely squealing and kicking my feet with glee !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Everything I could have wanted and needed ... Absolute stunner! ... Out of the world ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my goodness gracious this was absolute perfection ! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book SO SO SO much!! ... Made me grin from ear to ear, and I devoured it in less than a day. ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am obsessed! ... Everyone needs to read this ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A hockey player and a rock star. SAY NO MORE! ... I vote for more kissing at the boy aquarium .' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' An emotional rollercoaster ... I fell in love with every single character' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book proves that yearning is a genre of its own ... What makes Trick Shot stand out is how fresh it feels within the M/M hockey romance space. ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book. I'll think about it for a long time ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was aw-ing and smiling ... very touching' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A smash hit ! ... I ate it up!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me giggling ... had me crying ... filled my heart with so much joy ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Stayed awake until 3:00 AM because I simply could not put it down ' ¿¿¿¿¿

Return to the world of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in this long-awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Long Live the Pumpkin Queen! Sally must embark on a time-bending adventure to save Halloween Town--and her beloved Jack Skellington. One year has passed since Sally wed her beloved Jack Skellington and stepped into her role as queen of Halloween Town. Even with her Jack at her side, though, being a ruler isn’t easy, and Sally feels uncertain of her future. Her seams are stretched thin with her royal duties, her newfound family in Dream Town, and a desire to bring citizens from across the Hinterlands together. Then a simple potion demonstration at Sally’s inaugural Halloween exhibition goes horribly wrong, and things unravel fast: Sally and her new rag doll apprentice, Luna, fall through a mysterious portal, landing in a new realm called Time Town. They discover that someone has tampered with the clock that controls Halloween Town, and Sally cannot return to the present-day version of her home unless she finds the culprit and resets time. Sally and Luna embark on a journey to unmask the truth, encountering more towns, friends, and foes along the way. But time is ticking, and as Sally fights to save Jack and her hometown, she wonders what kind of future she really wants--and what she must sacrifice to get it.

'One of the best British crime writers' - Lee Child When unsolved crimes resurface, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace faces a possible copycat killing in Dead Like You, by award winning crime author Peter James. The Metropole Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year's Eve ball, a woman is attacked as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is assaulted. Both victims' shoes are taken by the offender . . . Roy Grace soon realizes that these new cases bear remarkable similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997. Dubbed 'Shoe Man', the perpetrator was believed to have attacked five women before murdering his sixth victim and vanishing. Could this be a copycat, or has Shoe Man resurfaced? When more women are assaulted, Grace and his team find themselves in a desperate race against the clock to identify and save the life of the new sixth victim . . . Dead Like You is a pulse-pounding instalment of the award-winning Grace series by Peter James, now a major ITV show starring John Simm. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective's investigations with Dead Man's Grip and Not Dead Yet. ***** 23 million books sold. Creator of Her Majesty Queen Camilla's favourite fictional detective. 'Peter James is one of the best crime writers in the business' - Karin Slaughter, author of the Will Trent series 'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers and therefore one of the best in the world' - Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series 'One of the world's most popular detective series' - The Guardian 'An easy 5* book' - Reader review 'Excellent as always!' - Reader review 'A brilliant addition to this excellent series' - Reader review