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Based on exhaustive research and set in the Chinese cradle of civilization, the Yellow River basin, Forgotten Tales of China is a sweeping saga of survival, sacrifice, indomitable perseverance, bravery, and betrayal. Starting 40,000 years ago with cave dwellers who communicated almost solely through sign language, this epic novel transports listeners through the millennium, culminating in China's Bronze Age, 1,600 BC, during the reign of a mad degenerate Xia king.

After losing his parents and sister in a fire, Jake is raised by his grandparents. As he transforms from a traumatized boy to an exceptional student athlete and finally to an ambitious assistant DA, he learns to hide a crippling fear behind a stony mask. Until she turns 13, Bettina (Tina) Berenson is a shy, bookish girl rejected by both parents. But her life radically changes when her father starts taking her to the places he frequents: racetracks, prizefights, nightclubs, and the occasional company of gangsters he admires.

Verliebt in einen Vampir. Das Böse in Fell´s Church scheint besiegt, doch Elena ist gefangen in der Schattenwelt. Und es besteht Gefahr für ihre irdischen Freunde! Es gibt jedoch einen Ausweg: Stefano und Damon müssen ihre Feindschaft überwinden und Seite an Seite kämpfen. Doch der Hass sitzt tief...

Elena verliebt sich in den Neuzugang an ihrer Highschool: Stefano. Und auch hinter seiner Fassade brodelt es. Elena erinnert ihn an seine tragische Liebe vor 400 Jahren, denn er ist ein Vampir...

By her thirties Lisa has her dream career and a glamorous life in Paris, but when her adopted daughter, Sabrina, is expelled from school, Lisa takes her to volunteer in a Ghanaian orphanage in the hope of getting her back on track. What she discovers there changes both their lives for good.

A shocking accident gave Matthew Cahill the ability to see a nightmarish netherworld that nobody else does...Pitting him in a fight to save us all, and his own soul, from the clutches of pure evil in these three exhilarating tales of dark humor, nonstop action, and pure horror in The Dead Man series. Matt is trapped on a traffic-choked interstate in a hellacious blizzard that’s Colder Than Hell…chasing an escaped psycho killer while battling a mutant virus so virulent and horrific that it even terrifies Mr. Dark…

Among the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs. These animals are abandoned and neglected, and sometimes in danger, until Street Hearts step in to provide them with a second chance. In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, we meet the remarkable dogs they rescue and learn how an army of volunteers goes about it.

In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not in the cards for Franklin’s expedition.

Just because someone can live with a disease doesn’t mean they should. The overwhelming majority of chronic diseases are a result of lifestyle. A whole food plant based diet is one of the most effective approaches to arresting these conditions. During these episodes Lisa simplifies the science behind the power of plants and pulls from her 9+ years of coaching experience to provide the proven strategies for success when making significant lifestyle and mindset changes. Your host, Lisa A. Smith, MBA, is a plant-based health and business coach and creator of PHARM TO TABLE™ Plant Based ...

I’m a Web Designer, Freelance Writer, and Digital Marketer with a study background in Logic, Philosophy, and Journalism. I’ve always had an unwavering passion

Elena Gilbert ha scelto di morire. Si è sacrificata per salvare i due vampiri fratelli innamorati di lei, il bello e tenebroso Stefan e l'astuto e infido Damon. Ma ora è di nuovo viva: una misteriosa entità l'ha riportata in vita donandole poteri sovrumani. Nel suo sangue pulsa una nuova forza, unica e travolgente, irresistibile per qualsiasi vampiro. Stefan ne è ancora perdutamente innamorato, e spera di poter iniziare una vita con lei, ma Damon non cede: spinto da un'insaziabile sete di potere, la vuole per sé, come sua amante.

Non c'è più traccia di Stefan e Damon da quando è scomparsa la bellissima Elena, l'amore che ha unito e diviso i due fratelli vampiri. Intanto Caroline è decisa a riconquistarsi le sue vecchie amiche: Bonnie, dotata di poteri paranormali, e la risoluta, sfuggente Meredith. Ma Bonnie sa che qualcosa sta per accadere. Sente che l'immane forza malvagia che ha già seminato tanto terrore sta tornando.

Il terzo capitolo di una saga che ha appassionato milioni di lettori in tutto il mondo. Vertici di un fatale triangolo d’amore, Elena e i due fratelli vampiri Stefan e Damon hanno un unico destino. Ora che Elena ha ceduto al fascino del crudele Damon, ora che l’odio di Stefan per il fratello sembra inestinguibile, i tre dovranno stipulare una tregua e unire le loro forze, per affrontare una terribile e oscura minaccia. Una furia malvagia che potrà essere sconfitta soltanto da un’alleanza solida.

In the 1990s, amidst the chaos of grunge and boy bands, one young woman was at the epicenter of musical mayhem. In this uproarious memoir, join Lisa as she navigates life in a quirky record store, armed with her encyclopedic music knowledge and a vinyl penchant. Lisa's adventures are a harmonious blend of humor and nostalgia, from the eclectic customers with peculiar tastes to her eccentric but memorable co-workers.

Band 5 der packenden Vampirtagebücher! Elena hat es geschafft, der Schattenwelt zu entkommen! Doch sie hat sich dennoch verwandelt. Anfangs kann sie sich kaum an kaum etwas erinnern und ist mehr Engelswesen als Mensch, sie kann sich nur mit Stephano über telepathische Bilder verständigen. Doch dafür besitzt sie eine große, gute Macht – die allerdings schwindet, je menschlicher sie wird. Doch ob sie stark genug ist, um es mit der bösen Macht aufzunehmen, die in Fell’s Church lauert? Denn dieses Mal wird die Stadt von etwas heimgesucht, das böser ist als alles zuvor.

Verliebt in einen Vampir. Das Böse in Fell´s Church scheint besiegt, doch Elena ist gefangen in der Schattenwelt. Und es besteht Gefahr für ihre irdischen Freunde! Es gibt jedoch einen Ausweg: Stefano und Damon müssen ihre Feindschaft überwinden und Seite an Seite kämpfen. Doch der Hass sitzt tief... Mit dem Tod Catarinas scheint das Böse in Fell's Church endgültig begraben zu sein. Doch auch Elena hat ihre Liebe zu Stefano bitter mit dem Leben bezahlt.

Verliebt in einen Vampir. Ist Elena wirklich bei dem Autounfall gestorben? Nein! Sie ist als Untote in ein Schattenreich verdammt. Stefano beschuldigt Damon, sie getötet zu haben, um sie endlich besitzen zu können. Doch tatsächlich spürt Elena auch im Reich der Finsternis die Gefahr einer fremden Macht... Während die Brüder Damon und Stefano aufs Blutigste um Elena kämpfen, erleidet diese einen schweren Autounfall und stirbt – zumindest glauben das alle in Fell’s Church. Doch Elena lebt – als Untote in ein Schattenreich verdammt, nachdem sie bereits das Blut der beiden Vampirbrüder getrunken hat.

A Fell's Church le cose non sono mai come sembrano: la verità è sempre ammantata di mistero, e anche le più consolidate certezze possono crollare sotto i colpi dell'amore, della passione e della vendetta. Elena, contesa dai due fratelli vampiri, è tornata dal mondo dei morti con nuovi, incredibili poteri. Stefan è scomparso e adesso Damon, il vampiro malvagio, ha campo libero: ora che la creatura che lo possedeva è stata sconfitta e il fratello non può più frapporsi tra lui ed Elena, sembra che il suo trionfo sia vicino.

Qualcosa di sinistro e crudele si è abbattuto su Fell's Church. Elena e le sue amiche hanno trovato forse un nome alla forza che sta travolgendo come un fiume in piena le vite di tutti gli abitanti: Streghe di Salem. Ma quale può essere il collegamento tra le streghe e i malach, le mutevoli creature del male che si sono impossessate di Caroline e Tamra, trasformando le due tranquille ragazze in spaventosi e ambigui mostri senza vergogna? Ora che al fianco di Elena non c'è più Stefan, allontanato con l'inganno e sparito senza lasciare traccia, solo il vampiro Damon può aiutarla.

There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have the same story. This anthology for teens edited by Shannon Gibney and Nicole Chung contains a wide range of powerful, poignant, and evocative stories in a variety of genres. These tales from fifteen bestselling, acclaimed, and emerging adoptee authors genuinely and authentically reflect the complexity, breadth, and depth of adoptee experiences.