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Tommy Buttertin is different from the other kids in Griddle-earth. He does not talk. He might not look you in the eyes, and he relies on structure and routine to get through the day. But like his brother, Chris, and most other kids, he’ll do almost anything for a tall stack of pancakes smothered in sweet, gooey syrup.

Fatma studiert Jura, Mo leitet regelmäßig Pen-&-Paper-Spielrunden und Jason türmt aus dem Jugendknast. Drei junge Menschen, die nichts verbindet – außer ihre verstörenden übernatürlichen Fähigkeiten, die sie zu einem uralten Buch über die Sieben Künste der Magie führen. Doch darauf lastet ein Fluch und plötzlich sind nicht nur Häscher der Inquisition hinter ihnen her, sondern auch skrupellose Schwarzmagier. Mithilfe uralter Zauber zur Beschwörung der Toten und brandaktueller Genforschung wollen diese Unsterblichkeit erlangen – und dafür gehen sie buchstäblich über Leichen.

As a teenager growing up in the backwoods of Pennsylvania, Vicky is barely surviving each day, only making it through by manipulation and avoidance. Her home life is scarier than the nightmares of most of her acquaintances; but there’s no escape. With an alcoholic father, and a mother whose health is deteriorating, Vicky is forced into running the household, and caring for her younger sister, Janice, whose only goal is to make her sister’s life miserable.

Dandelions grow in the yard. Some are white and some are yellow. You can pick the yellow ones, and the wind makes the white ones dance in the air.

Until she finishes her laundry, Anna won't be chased away by an ice troll!

The life Dahlia built in Sentinel City is over, shattered by betrayal and crushed beneath the rubble of a world she’s come to love. But in the apocalypse, grief is a luxury none can afford. Least of all, the scaled vigilante fighting to protect them. In a race against time, Dahlia must find a way to save what remains of this tragic new reality—before the Renewal extinguishes all life on the linked worlds.

Bubba Snoddy's got some problems. His family has descended for the Christmas holidays and not in a good way. His cousin wants to own the Snoddy Mansion, decrepit, falling down columns, termites, wood rot and all and isn't above using manipulative behavior to achieve his ends. Miz Demetrice is up to nefarious and illegal activities while trying to entertain relatives.

For years, The Cooper Wellness Program in Texas has taught high-level executives (including President Bush) the financial benefits of a fitness program. Now this program brings an eight-week, three-part fitness formula to executives across the nation, using the best knowledge available to help busy leaders achieve not just the obvious health benefits, but more effective performance on the job.

Maggie survived an apocalypse of hungry shadows by becoming invisible, only to drown during a violent telepathic assault. Living on the edge of Bloemfontein, in South Africa, Maggie scavenges for scraps and grapples with the unreality, a collection of strange visions and slippery thoughts caused by the attack. When she's approached by strangers who claim she can destroy the shadow monsters, Maggie faces a dilemma: are these people real, and if so, how can she ensure they stay with her forever?

In the wake of Pennsylvania’s iconic Circle Center Mall’s collapse, fueled by greed, a community dies. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helena, caused by rising temperatures, southern Florida reverts to a swampy bog. In upstate New York, a tourist community is under a covert attack, as a private equity company seeks to enrich its coffers at the expense of local business owners and town residents. In the shadow of institutional abuses resulting in major disasters, people deal with abuse and trauma on a very personal level where their only option is a life reset.

Amelia, Dave, and Luther are back for another adventure to the past, this time with higher stakes! When they go snooping in Grandpa Joe's office at the museum they find his sundial again. It drops them in ancient China...during a power struggle for the fate of an empire! They make new friends, Princess Coco, taken from her family when she was only a girl, and her orphaned servant, Mei. Coco must travel across the world to marry a man she's never met and Mei is about to be thrown out on the streets, alone.

The year is 2280. The Colonial Earth Systems, a sphere of stars made up of a dozen planets, is still recovering from a decade long war with a race known as the Artrans. During the conflict, a nomadic race of aliens once imprisoned by the human military help turn the tide of battle. Due to their bravery and self-sacrifice, the Colonial Earth Systems gives them a world of their own - a planet with an artificial atmosphere generator. When someone sabotages it - Colbosh, an alien mercenary, finds himself the lone survivor of his race.

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Presley and Susan Merriweather are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Fall Harvest Festival flower arranging contest, a cherished event in Hunter's Hollow. As the excitement builds, tragedy strikes with a chilling twist—Susan is discovered locked in the flower shop's cooler, lifeless. Presley's hunches and her loyal companions lead her to delve into the mystery. From rival florists to jealous competitors, everyone's a potential culprit.

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When the work on The Pipeline began, Amy thought that her work was done. Little did she know that it was just the beginning. She knew plastic pollution was an issue, but she had no idea how bad the problem was until she was face to face with it. Now, she has a new foe. With her friend's lives on the line, Amy will have to take on her biggest challenge yet.

"Breaking Free: A Journey of Resilience" offers an inspiring glimpse into the author's courageous journey through adversity and triumph. From conquering childhood abuse to navigating toxic relationships and challenging work environments, this memoir is a compelling testament to the resilience and unwavering spirit of the human condition. Through captivating narrative and deep introspection, "Breaking Free" sheds light on critical topics such as navigating foster care, disillusionment in marriage, pursuing higher education, and confronting the profound impact of mental health struggles.

Freya Lockwood solía trabajar como cazadora de antigüedades con su ex-mentor hasta que en un viaje a El Cairo todo terminó mal. Más de veinte años después, recibe una llamada de su excéntrica tía Carole, amiga incondicional de Arthur, en la que le informa de su misteriosa muerte. Freya regresa al pueblecito inglés en el que se crio junto a su tía para acompañarla en esos difíciles momentos, donde recibe una inesperada carta encriptada de su antiguo amigo. Pero eso no es todo. En la tienda del anticuario descubre los diarios que éste había escondido donde solo ella podía encontrarlos.

When Mercy Maddox makes a spur of the moment decision to pretend she is the fare of a man holding a name card at Savannah Airport, she doesn't suspect she's about to climb into the back seat of a hit man hired to kill his passenger—nor find herself on an Antebellum plantation a hundred and eighty years in the past.