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Defectors fleeing the Soviet Union seized the world's attention during the Cold War. Their stories were given sensational news coverage and dramatized in spy novels and films. Upon reaching the West, they were entitled to special benefits, including financial assistance and permanent residency. In contrast to other migrants, defectors were pursued by the states they left even as they were eagerly sought by the United States and its allies. Defectors follows their treacherous journeys and looks at how their unauthorized flight via land, sea, and air gave shape to a globalized world.

Join me, Scott Reisch, for fact-driven and unbiased crime news from a criminal defense attorney of 27 years. Listen as Scott lays out the facts on current cases such as Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Brian Laundrie, Alex Murdaugh, and Barry Morphew. He also adds details from his vast law knowledge and trial experience. Sit back and relax as you learn about the US legal system, the Constitution, and more from the most reliable source for true crime.

Du steckst in der Klemme. Und der einzige Mann, der dir helfen kann, verlangt dafür eine Gegenleistung. Welche es ist, verrät er dir allerdings erst hinterher. Traust du dich? Eine Katastrophe! Anders kann Paige es nicht beschreiben, als sich ihr Tanzpartner eine Verletzung zufügt. Wie soll sie jetzt die Abschlussprüfung an der Tanzakademie schaffen? Schließlich findet man einen Mann, der alle relevanten Tänze beherrscht und perfekt mit ihr harmoniert, nicht einfach auf der Straße. Dafür findet Paige einen solchen Mann jedoch völlig unverhofft, als sie ihren Bruder besucht.

They call him Spider. And people come to him when they have a problem. So when teenager Parker Cole approaches Spider at night school, he figures she's just another problem waiting to happen. But then she tells him about her father, who runs a cult called Cloudland based at the foot of mystical Mount Shasta, California. And then she tells Spider about her best friend, who is now dead, her body completely drained of blood. Spider wonders if the death is the work of a fellow vampire...or if he's now the target of a sinister game designed to lure him to Cloudland.

Angelina zieht wegen ihres Freundes nach Irland. Da kommt es wie gerufen, dass sie das irische Bed and Breakfast ihrer Cousine übernehmen und den Ausbau überwachen soll. Schnell hat Angelina klare Vorstellungen von dem Ausbau ... sehr zum Leidwesen von Liam McKenna, denn mit ihrer perfektionistischen Ader treibt sie den Geschäftsführer des ortsansässigen Handwerkerbetriebs zur Weißglut. Das Knistern, das trotzdem – oder gerade deswegen? – zwischen ihnen entsteht, müssen sie unbedingt ignorieren.

Sometimes, the dead do come back. Sometimes, they crave your flesh...and sometimes, they desire your very soul, but they aren’t the only thing you have to fear. You don’t believe in what you can’t see, yet something is there, watching, waiting. You can feel its unholy intentions deep down in the marrow of your bones. You don’t know where it came from, but you know with every fiber of your being that it is not from this earth, and as you feel its gaze searing through your skin, you know the end just might be near.

Fire: Elements of Horror, Book Three, is the third in a series of four horror anthologies based on the Elements. You will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Feel the heat in tales of fire spirits, evil possessions, psychotic murderers, and much more.

Your existence is the epitome of normal…until it isn’t. In an instant, everything changes. The peaceful security you hold dear to your heart has been ripped away, and you are left fighting for your life. But don’t think for a second you have a chance in hell of surviving. Your odds are never good when staring into the face of pure evil. Join us for tales of savagery and slaughter, where the innocent, or not-so-innocent, find themselves in the most ferocious situations they have ever encountered.

Sustainable & Responsible Investing 360° is a must-listen for anyone wanting to know more about investing for positive social, environmental, and ethical impact-with market returns. These are the stories and tactics of those leading the way as Sustainable and Responsible Investing goes mainstream.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. came from humble beginnings and often had little to no money at the start of his career. Dale Earnhardt Sr. may have passed away in 2001, however, his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of millions of fans, and he is considered one of the greatest race car drivers in the history of NASCAR. His legacy lives on and his story of humble beginnings, challenges, and triumphs can serve as an inspiration to all of us, and highlights the importance of never giving up on one's dreams.

They call him Spider. And people come to him when they have a problem. So when teenager Parker Cole approaches Spider at night school, he figures she's just another problem waiting to happen. But then she tells him about her father, who runs a cult called Cloudland based at the foot of mystical Mount Shasta, California. And then she tells Spider about her best friend, who is now dead, her body completely drained of blood.

Circadian Rhythm is the name of a boat that was the vehicle for many summers of rollicking good times for a group of blue-collar yachtsmen. This book describes these adventures and provides the listener with a glimpse of the champagne life style on a beer budget. The intrepid crew of Circadian Rhythm could barely make the month's payment on the boat, but still managed to bang heads with the "blue-bloods" of the New England sailing world and come out ahead. This book is for the armchair sailor and active sailor who enjoy a good yarn with a few chuckles mixed in.

For Spider, being a vampire is bad enough, but he's also cursed with the need to help others. Especially when they are young, attractive, and female. So when Parker Cole goes on a cruise to aid her recovery from demonic possession, Spider goes along to keep an eye on her. It doesn't take long before Parker comes across a small-time thief who has swiped some big-time trouble - a mummified finger that holds mysterious black magic.

First in a new series featuring paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew. Ellen claims to possess a sixth sense but Monty, a former P.I., only believes what he can see. She views their work as a sacred mission while Monty just wants a happy wife and a paycheck.

In Ghost College the Drews are summoned to a Southern California bible college after workers report hearing mysterious voices at night.

Liam, Bowen und John kennen sich seit Ewigkeiten und besitzen alles, was sich ein Mann nur wünschen kann. Nur die Frau fürs Leben hat keiner von ihnen bisher getroffen. Da schließen die erfolgreichen Unternehmer eine ungewöhnliche Wette ab: Wer schafft es in neun Monaten, sich zu verlieben und die Frau an sich zu binden?

Eine Spendengala in einem Maislabyrinth? Zunächst ist Jacy skeptisch und fragt sich, ob sie die Einladung annehmen und an dem ungewöhnlichen High-Society-Event teilnehmen soll. Doch immerhin ist es für einen guten Zweck und bestimmt auch gut fürs Networking. Dumm nur, dass geladene Gäste das Labyrinth paarweise meistern sollen, um zur Spendenbox zu gelangen. Denn vor Ort bekommt Jacy niemand anderen als Chase Namara zugewiesen – den verwöhnten Sohn eines milliardenschweren Hoteliers.

Feinde und Geliebte. Oder: Wenn dir deine Impulsivität zum Verhängnis wird... Chloes Bruder arbeitet seit Jahren in derselben Firma. Doch als er sich als homosexuell outet, wird er fristlos entlassen! Chloe ist so sauer, dass sie in den Wolkenkratzer stürmt und ein wichtiges Meeting unterbricht. Wutentbrannt hält sie eine Rede über Toleranz und fällt dem gutaussehenden Geschäftsführer Aaron West ins Wort. Doch niemand unterbricht Mr. Aaron West, ohne dafür die Konsequenzen zu tragen. Er weiß genau, was er mit Chloe anstellen will. Was dann geschieht, ist verblüffend.

Du bist meine gefährlichste Schwäche. Cameron träumt von einer besseren Welt und setzt sich gegen die ausbeuterische Modeindustrie ein. Als Aktivistin schreckt sie nicht davor zurück, Demos anzuführen und Menschen auf der Straße anzusprechen. Eines Abends lernt sie den attraktiven Julian kennen und kann kaum glauben, wie gut sie sich mit ihm versteht. Zwischen den beiden knistert es gewaltig, und so führt eines zum anderen. Eine heiße Nacht nimmt ihren Lauf, die Cameron niemals vergessen möchte. Dumm nur, dass eine verstörende Pressemeldung sie eines Besseren belehrt!

It is 1926. Cora Gudmundson is determined not to yield to pressure to marry and settle down like a proper lady should. Cora wants a life of adventure, so she saves her money and books a cruise to London on her own. Her mother is appalled, but her father agrees to let her go.

Are you always in pursuit of happiness, but find it just out of reach? Will you be happy when you have enough money? Material possessions? Time? Energy? How much is enough? You Don’t Have to Have a Perfect Life to Be Happy provides insight into this sought-after desire. By applying the principles in this book, you will finally be able to take hold of the happy life you seek. Life is full of highs and lows, but the happier times seem much more fleeting than the sadder ones. We might glimpse happiness for a moment; then it’s gone as fast as it came.