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The syndicate had given her an ultimatum: disappear. Watched and wary, Fujita Hiroko obeyed for years, burying herself in work. Now one of the galaxy's most recognized faces, owner of the universe's must-see tourist trap, she can't hide any longer. And that's going to cost her. The Ruckers don't take kindly to loose ends, and they don't want their history with the station director coming to light. Already struggling to keep up with the demands of the massive influx of pilgrims, scientists, and tourists to Astral Prime, Hiroko won't be prepared for what's coming her way.

The ancient solution to get magic and tech to coexist lies within an alien structure older than any race in the galaxy. Now, the balance of power threatens to tip. As factions reinforce their fleets for a war to claim the ultimate technological prize, Hiroko finds herself trapped between three races—one of them her own—in a quest where even victory promises disaster.

„Mansplaining – junge Männer erklären die Welt“ will zum einen als Parodie auf einen in Teilen missverstandenen und unsachlich gewordenen Diskurs verstanden werden, zum anderen soll hier Platz für eine unbeschwerte Debatte geschaffen werden, die sich an den Bedürfnissen des heranwachsenden Durchschnittsakademikers orientiert. Unideologisch und trotzdem mit starken Überzeugungen ausgestattet, wollen drei junge Männer sich den aktuellen Themen aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft annehmen. Hierbei ist - bedingt durch ihre Eigenschaft als Jurastudenten - vereinzelt mit einer ...

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

The NCAA and the Exploitation of College Profit-Athletes: An Amateurism That Never Was provides a comprehensive historical, sociological, legal, financial, and managerial argument for the reclassification of profit-athletes as employees. Such a reclassification would permit profit-athletes to gain not only fair financial compensation but also equal access to educational benefits that have been promised but systematically denied. The authors trace how Power Five college sports have morphed into a hyper professionalized and commercialized sport-business enterprise.

Nestled within the folds of the Canadian Rockies, Graves Grove probably isn’t the picturesque place you’d like to stay for long. Peculiar things happen here. The citizens seem normal superficially—they function well enough. But each one is deeply disturbed, wrapped in secrets and neuroses which drive them to strange behaviors.

Nesta antologia com 20 contos fantásticos, você conhecerá um pouco dessa estrutura que abriga criaturas peculiares e diversos enredos em diferentes estilos. Não tenha medo de explorar a história que cada quarto deste hotel guarda. De fantasmas faxineiros a uma viagem no tempo; da solidão a uma segunda chance; do romance à libertação. Faça as malas e junte-se a esses hóspedes.

Join your favourite Indie Horror authors for some tales about their adventures navigating the industry. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. Some of them give some tips and advice and others share their funny and embarrassing stories. This is not a "How To" book, but there are many great lessons inside if you are looking to write or boost where you are at the moment.