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Earth is on the brink of ruin. Great storms destroy cities. Rising seas reshape the continents. Afraid for its survival, mankind constructs a fleet of space stations in orbit, and steps off-world. Among the humans fighting for their future are Micah Sparrow, a widower who uncovers a plot to return mankind to the dark ages; Tasneem Kyoh, who undergoes life-extension treatments and begins the search for humanity's next home; and David Dewbury, a prodigy who believes he knows where that home might be.

Miss Marple und Hercule Poirot ermitteln in voller Länge. Mit dem Sommerurlaub von Hercule Poirot wird es wohl nichts: Arlena Marshall, die ebenso berühmte wie kapriziöse Schauspielerin, wird in seinem Feriendomizil ermordet. Nur einer der anderen Gäste kann der Mörder sein, und bevor alle abreisen, muss Hercule Poirot seine kleinen grauen Zellen mächtig anstrengen, um den Täter zu überführen.

A violent storm shakes a lakeside house. In the morning, the family finds that many trees were knocked down, including one very special tree. The swimming tree had helped guide Sammy back to shore ever since she first learned how to swim. Now without it to guide her, Sammy feels unsure until she sees something right next to where the swimming tree used to be.

En 1610, en Logroño, han sido condenadas a la hoguera once personas acusadas de brujería. Sin embargo, amplias zonas del señorío de Vizcaya y Navarra siguen sufriendo la presencia del demonio y sus secuaces… Para tranquilizar al pueblo, el Santo Oficio envía a Alonso de Salazar y Frías, un inquisidor secretamente descreído: ha perdido la fe en Dios y no cree en el diablo ni en las brujas. Su historia se va a cruzar irremediablemente con la de la joven Mayo, que recorre los caminos vendiendo hechizos y ensalmos.

Seven teenagers who suffer from debilitating insomnia agree to take part in an experimental new procedure to cure it because they think it can't get any worse. But they couldn't be more wrong. When the lab equipment malfunctions, the patients are plunged into a terrifying dream world where their worst nightmares have come to life - and they have no memory of how they got there.

Millions of people know the name of the iconic country music artist, George Jones, but few people know that behind the man and his golden voice was a strong, feisty woman who not only saved his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors, but also was instrumental in saving his soul. For the first time, in Playin' Possum, Nancy Jones reveals the true “insider” perspectives and little known poignant and as well as humorous stories about the country music icon.

In our busy lives, it can be easy to forget to listen for God’s ever-present whisper. But if you choose to turn toward him, a life-changing encounter is only a moment away. Pastors Bill and Beni Johnson, best-selling authors and senior leaders of the Bethel movement, deliver 365 inspiring morning and evening devotionals for every day of the year that will help you enjoy a more intimate walk with the Holy Spirit and a more victorious life empowered by the presence of God.

Ebenezer Scrooge, es una persona avara y tacaña que no celebra la fiesta de Navidad a causa de su solitaria vida y su adicción al trabajo. Un día, en su casa, Scrooge recibe la visita de un espíritu misterioso que resulta ser el de su mejor amigo y socio Jacob Marley, que al iniciar el relato muere y posteriormente, le anuncia una tenebrosa profecía acerca del futuro del avaro y la llegada de los tres espíritus de la Navidad. Scrooge, no se asusta y desafía la predicción.

Três anos se passaram desde a segunda temporada de Minha vida fora de série. Priscila, agora com 19 anos, deve deixar a adolescência para trás e começar a lidar com as responsabilidades da vida adulta: o namoro com Rodrigo, cada vez mais sério; o início da faculdade, onde ainda tem dúvidas sobre sua carreira; as novidades na família, que mais uma vez transformarão seu cotidiano.

Abseits aller Hysterie: Jeder 10. Todesfall ist auf eine Infektion zurückzuführen ... Gefährliche Coli-Keime auf Flugzeugsitzen, Legionellen im Trinkwasser, multiresistente Bakterien, Schweinegrippe, Ebola - was eignet sich besser für Schlagzeilen? Ist es nicht Ironie, dass uns dabei der Blick für die eigentlichen Risiken verloren geht? In diesem Buch klären Experten ersten Ranges auf: Welche Rolle spielen Abwehrkräfte des Körpers? Wann sind Impfungen zielführend? Was ist mit "klassischen" Kinderkrankheiten? Was hilft bei schweren Infektionen?

Meet Chacho, a delightful, smart, and friendly puppy who sees himself as a real person! His charm, wit, and sense of humor will win your heart as you get to know him and his family, and while you’re at it, you might learn a few things.

Dem Erdmännchenclan - allen voran Rufus & Ray - gelingt in Band 6 gerade noch rechtzeitig die Flucht aus dem Berliner Zoo in ein vermeintlich idyllisches Waldstück, wo die Großstädter erstmal ordentlich für (Ver)Stimmung sorgen. So kann es gehen: Der Berliner Zoo braucht Geld, und Zoochef Windhoeck verhökert kurzerhand den Clan der beliebten Erdmännchen an ein Gartencenter im eiskalten Oslo. In letzter Sekunde gelingt dank Ray und Rufus die Flucht.

A detective, conspiracy thriller. Some people can’t let go of a grudge. Homicide Detective Sean Trann is learning this the hard way. He made the mistake of interrupting the killing spree of Boston’s most notorious serial killer, Spider. Intent on finishing what he started and infuriated at Sean’s previous involvement, Spider has decided to use those closest to Sean as pieces in his twisted game. Sean is the only one who can stop this executioner, but can he stay professional when his loved ones are on the line?

Che cosa fa una ragazza ingenua, ambiziosa, che non si rassegna a sistemarsi con un matrimonio qualunque? che vuole evadere dal meschino mondo della provincia che ragiona per pregiudizi e condanna senza appelli una donna sulla base del sentito dire?

È il giugno del 1850, e Napoli è bella come non mai sulla spiaggia di Chiaia, con i pescatori stesi al sole insieme alle loro reti e le ragazze che ridono nell'acqua bassa. Elvira ha ventidue anni e potrebbe essere una di loro, e invece deve andare in sposa a Giuseppe Morelli, che conosce appena e sicuramente non ama. Ma la sua famiglia è caduta in disgrazia, e il matrimonio, per la società in cui vive, c'entra ben poco con l'amore e molto col sacrificio.

Ein Meisterdetektiv ist immer im Einsatz - so auch Hercule Poirot, der sich auf dem Nildampfer eigentlich erholen wollte. Wäre da nicht die bildschöne Millionenerbin Linnet Ridgeway, deren Hochzeitsreise auf dem Schiff mit dem Tod endet. Als der belgische Meisterdetektiv die Ermittlungen aufnimmt, sticht er damit in ein "Wespennest", denn nahezu jeder der Mitreisenden hat ein Tatmotiv.

"La ragazza con la treccia" è un' opera poco conosciuta, ma molto esemplificativa delle tematiche e dello stile di Dacia Maraini...

Discover what has been called “the most effective diet of the 21st century” in a new way. Learn how to make the ketogenic diet work for you and for your lifestyle to maximize its effect on your health and weight loss. The Keto diet works at the micronutrient level to basically get your body to burn fat instead of carbohydrates. There is more than one way to follow the Ketogenic diet. This audiobook will outline the four best types of Ketogenic diets to help you find the one that will work the best for you.

"The 1000 essential words in Swedish". Swedish is a North Germanic language spoken natively by 9.6 million people, predominantly in Sweden and in parts of Finland, where it has equal legal standing with Finnish. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionizing : you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method : a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

EL LIBRO PARA CONOCER LOS EFECTOS DE UNA EXPOSICIÓN PRECOZ Y MAL GESTIONADA DE LAS PANTALLAS EN LA INFANCIA Y PODER EVITARLOS. El impacto grave que supone una prematura exposición a las pantallas durante la infancia y la falta de control en la adolescencia es un hecho. Cuando la tecnología ya está en cada una de las habitaciones de nuestros hogares y escuelas, tanto las familias como el profesorado necesitan los datos, la experiencia y sobre todo las pautas y los recursos para evitar un uso precoz de las pantallas y reconducir las malas conductas.