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Zane Grey shows his knowledge of Indian tribes and their history and the peon system of Mexican plantations.

Werewolf by Max Brand in Western Story Magazine (12/18/26) involves just such an inward journey for Christopher Royal, who is convinced he is a coward and flees a confrontation with Harry Main, who is a gunfighter. There comes a time in this story - when Christopher encounters the aged Indian, the old wise man - that the terrain shimmers with the multiple affinities of meaning conjured by the unconscious, which Vergil once sought to capture within an image both awesome and sinister: numina magna deum [the great divine power of a god].

In the bush country of South Texas, Captain Richard King built a sprawling ranch called Santa Gertrudis. But at the end of the Civil War, while King was in Mexico, his ranch was raided by Union troops led by a sadistic killer who burned Santa Gertrudis to the ground - and slaughtered everyone on it. Thirty years later, King's land is about to run with blood once more. Former Union Captain Jack Brant has gotten out of prison and is raring to pick up his rampage where he left off.

Two years after Wild Bill Hickok made his mark on Deadwood, Scratch Morton and Bo Creel make theirs. Their job is guarding gold shipments from the mining camps — shipments that keep getting hijacked by a gang called the Devils of Deadwood who plunge pitchforks into their victims’ bodies. With Thanksgiving approaching, Scratch just wants to carve a turkey with a handsome widow woman at his side. Course, when the US Army comes to the rescue, all hell breaks loose. The widow gets taken hostage. So do a bunch of soldiers. Now, Scratch and Bo are going after missing gold.

Lukas und der Schlunz nehmen mit der ganzen Familie an der Gemeindefreizeit teil, die auf einer geheimnisvollen Burg stattfindet. Da gibt es natürlich jede Menge zu erleben: Es soll einen verschollenen Geheimgang geben und in der Kirche wurden neulich etliche der goldenen Geräte gestohlen. Ob die Kinder dem "unsichtbaren Wächter" auf die Spur kommen, der nachts durch die Flure spuken soll? Lukas ist bei all den Abenteuern nicht ganz wohl. Ein Detektiv hat ihm erzählt, ein neuer Killer sei beauftragt worden, den Schlunz ums Leben zu bringen.

San Cristobal, Galapagos-Inseln. Montag, 3. August, 12.00 Uhr. Niemand der zweihundertfünfzig Passagiere der SARDONIA achtete auf die drei Männer, die in letzter Minute an Bord gingen. Auch die Besatzung war ahnungslos, wer den Luxuskreuzer betrat. Nur der Kapitän war eingeweiht. Unbehaglich blickte er den Neuankömmlingen entgegen. Schließlich war einer von ihnen ein gefährlicher Mörder. Der Kapitän übernahm es persönlich, gemeinsam mit seinem Zahlmeister den ungebetenen Fahrgästen ihre Kabine zu zeigen. Noch lag die SARDONIA im Hafen von San Cristobal.

He might seem like just a regular guy, but don't let that fool you. Beneath the affable exterior he's tough as nails, smart as a whip, and ready for whatever crime wants to dish out! He's Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - and he's on the track of 16 red-hot cases in this exciting eight-hour collection starring William Gargan! Cases cross the threshold of his Madison Avenue office, and he's got a crack team of supporting cast members to back him up.

What if Red Riding Hood was a boy? Ryder is an average guy stuck in a country hunting town. He spends his days counting down to his high school graduation, all while fending off bullies. When hunters and townsfolk alike start going missing, broken traps are discovered with fur and… clothing scraps. Ryder wonders if it’s connected to the new girl, Cana, who’s been stuck to him like a puppy since her first day of school.

Es ist Silvester. Pumuckl kann es kaum erwarten, bis Mitternacht ist. Eder dagegen freut sich auf einen gemütlichen Abend mit dem Kobold. Doch er hat die Rechnung ohne seine Freunde gemacht. Aus Sorge, Eder könne vereinsamen, laden sie ihn zum Essen ein. Als sie dann auch noch die Existenz von Pumuckl in Frage stellen, mischen beide den Silvesterabend ordentlich auf. Zufrieden stoßen Pumuckl und Eder auf das neue Jahr an. Ein Jahr voller Schabernack und Pumuckl-Spaß.

Embark on a thrilling journey through 12 fantastically fun quizzes, each brimming with 40 questions that promise to stretch the limits of your knowledge across a kaleidoscope of topics. From the mysteries of the ancient world to the cutting-edge advances of modern science, from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of outer space, and not forgetting the essential oddities of life that make you go, "Huh?"

Christian is on the brink of a new life, counting down the final 48 hours of his military service while battling the scars of combat and PTSD. He's ready to swap the chaos of war for the calm of civilian life. His farewells to battle buddies Halls and Smith are heartfelt; these are the men who have been with him through life's most perilous moments.

Every Superhero League needs an origin story, but who would have thought it would have been about a barkeep named Frank? When Frank finds corruption within the Police Department, everything he thought was true starts to unravel.

For Natalie Covington and Henry Thorne, only one thing is certain: things are about to get out of control. Eighteen-year-old Natalie has big ambitions, but very little control over her situation. She’s trapped at an elite boarding school on a private island where cell phones are forbidden, militant guards line the iron gates, and her practically prearranged boyfriend has eyes for another girl.

FBI BAU Special Agent Lily Dawn, half Dutch, half Hispanic, raised in the Caribbean, knows the isles like the back of her hand. When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister, and when a serial killer leaves a trail of victims in marinas, Lily must race to enter the killer’s mind and decode the riddle. Who will he claim next?

FBI BAU Special Agent Lily Dawn, half Dutch, half Hispanic, raised in the Caribbean, knows the isles like the back of her hand. When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister, and when victims of a new serial killer appear at high end resorts on the Caribbean coast, it is up to Lily to uncover the truth. Who is this killer targeting? And why?

Apprehensive about becoming a new dad? Your solution is here to change that uncertainty into true anticipation! Embrace fatherhood with confidence... Even if you’ve never changed a diaper before! You’re about to embark on one of the most transformative journeys of your life. The joy, the anticipation, the sheer excitement... they're all real. But so is the anxiety, the fear of the unknown, and the overwhelming thought of a whole new life being your responsibility.

When a surge in serial killers in the region prods the FBI to assemble a task force, Lily is the natural choice. But Lily is reluctant to face the demons of her past, including her missing sister. When a serial killer strikes in the midst of a hurricane, it may only be Lily who can stop him in time.

As a new dad, you're embarking on a journey filled with unforgettable experiences, from baby's first steps to hearing their first words (which might just be "Dada" if you're lucky). It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and a great sense of humor will be your trusty sidekick. In this joke book, we've compiled a collection of lighthearted and relatable jokes specifically tailored for first-time dads like you. Whether you need a good laugh after a long night of soothing a fussy baby or you want to share a chuckle with fellow dads in the trenches, these jokes are here to brighten your day.

Eine Wandertour führt die zwei Freunde Jochen und Peter in die Grafschaft Arnstein. Dort wurde vor 200 Jahren der gefürchtete Hexenmeister Mordian Treskow hingerichtet, von dem ein seltsamer Fluch überliefert ist: "Wenn zwei Monde am Himmel stehen, kehre ich zurück!" Als sich ein Komet der Erde nähert, erfüllt sich dieser Fluch: Mordians Seele wird zu neuem Leben erweckt und ergreift Besitz von Jochen, der ein Nachfahre des Hexenmeisters ist.

You don’t have to sacrifice all your time for your toddler and give up the things you enjoy. Of course, you still have to find a balance–your toddler needs a present and involved dad. But if you have a practical guide that offers realistic parenting tools and strategies, you can make your toddler, your partner, and yourself calmer and happier with enough quality time for all.