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At birth, Violet and Rose Flowers were identical, save for a tiny bluish-purple mark gracing Violet’s slender neck. By nineteen, their temperaments distinguish them, as different as the flowers their mother named them for—Violet, wild and outgoing, and Rose, solitary and reserved. Still, they are each other’s world. Then, on a sweltering, terrible August night in 1928, an explosion rocks Lamb’s Dance Hall in Possum Flats, Missouri, engulfing it in flames, leaving one twin among the dozens dead, and her sister’s life forever changed.

"Die Handschuh-Herausforderung": Po bricht auf eine Schlemmerreise durch China auf. Sein erstes Ziel ist Pei-Peis Haus der Fettknödel im Dorf Wankun. Dort befindet sich auch der WuGao-Handschuh, der seinem Besitzer unglaubliche Macht verleiht. Aus diesem Grund haben es Klaus und Veruca, zwei Kriminelle aus England, auf ihn abgesehen. Po versucht vergeblich, die beiden vom Diebstahl des Handschuhs abzuhalten. Zu seinem Vater Mr. Ping zurückgekehrt muss er erfahren, dass der Kaiser ihm der Titel Drachenmeister entzogen hat, nachdem das Dorf Wankun verwüstet wurde.

Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets.

People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories... Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing - a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they’re best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color here....

In this humorous, thought provoking and action packed fictional story, learn why some people choose not to use the ‘Gifts’ bestowed upon them, electing to be only prosaic primates, while others around them benefit from exercising their ‘Gifts’ not only for their own betterment, but also for the greater good of society.

In a world that rewards numbness, noise, and emotional detachment, sensitive people are often misunderstood. You may feel everything too deeply, absorb others' moods, or struggle to set boundaries without guilt. But what if sensitivity isn't the problem? What if it's perception—a form of deep intelligence waiting to be refined? In Sensibility Is Perception, author Dan Crown offers a powerful self-help guide for sensitive souls who are ready to stop hiding and start thriving.

Mary never thought an afternoon at the library would change her life—until a quiet stranger sparks her fascination. The circumstances that led her to the library hardly matter (though they might involve the sudden but expected demise of an overweight dachshund). As someone who spends her days wiping sticky fingerprints and suspiciously urine-coloured spills from indoor playground equipment, Mary never expected to become her workplace's reluctant carbon monoxide safety expert. But saying "no" has always been her weakness, especially when someone needs help.

In 1981, just nine years old, Jennifer Cardy was abducted and murdered, her bicycle found standing where she had left it. There followed dark days for the Cardy family, days of searching for their missing daughter, grieving her death, wrestling with the questions. It would be thirty years before they would find any answers; thirty years before her killer, Robert Black, would face any kind of justice.

Dive into the chaotic, heart-fluttering world of Mia Thompson, a junior who’s mastered the art of hiding her crush—until a science camp disaster exposes her secret diary to the entire class! Narrated in Mia’s snarky, self-deprecating voice, Definitely Not Into You is a laugh-out-loud rom-com about navigating teenage love, awkward chemistry labs, and prom-night confessions.

A Devotional Unlike Any Other — Helping Kids Face Real Feelings with Real Faith! Most devotionals for kids offer quick Bible verses and surface-level encouragement. Faith Over Feelings goes deeper — helping boys and girls ages 8–12 tackle real emotions like fear, sadness, anger, anxiety, and doubt while building a strong, lasting relationship with God and Jesus.

Have you ever wondered why you're addicted to certain foods? Would it shock you to learn that the food industry engineers food products with the express purpose of getting you hooked? With millions wrestling with food addiction, is it any surprise that much of what is meant to sustain us is in fact making us sick? The increasing dependence on unhealthy, ultra-processed foods invites a host of health problems—from obesity and heart disease to diabetes. So, how can you break free from this destructive cycle?

As a new mother to three nonverbal, profoundly autistic children, Christine Slack Roach felt lost and alone. There were resources about autism and about raising children with disabilities. But she couldn’t find anything that resonated with what she was experiencing with her own children. As her three children approach adulthood, Christine feels compelled to share the miracles, joys, pain and unending love she has experienced learning about and raising her kids so that other parents in a similar situation will know that they are not alone, and there are resources out there.

Björn Sjöberg, Richard Meridian und Jayden Cross. Drei Erzfeinde vereint am Wendepunkt der Geschichte. Über Jahrhunderte und Zeitlinien hinweg plante Richard Meridian die Vereinigung der genetischen Schlüssel und die Öffnung des Schlunds. Nun nimmt das Endspiel seinen Lauf. In der geheimen Raumstation des Obersten Assassinen treffen die Gegner aufeinander, werden die Zeitreisenden mit ihrem alten Partner konfrontiert. Doch können die Genschlüsselträger noch gerettet werden? Und lässt sich die Öffnung des temporalen Siegels aufhalten?

Dritter Teil der Krimi-Reihe um Kommissarin Vivien Stein. Mit viel ostfriesischem Charme, spannenden Charakteren und einer Prise Humor. Borkums Nordstrand ist eigentlich eine Augenweide, wäre da nicht diese Leiche in den Dünen. Das Opfer ist ein verschuldeter Barbesitzer aus Emden, der auf der Insel war, um sich Geld zu borgen. Wer hat ihn am Strand vergraben? Vivien Stein und Tamme Martens ermitteln, doch dann wird Viviens Inselunterkunft verwüstet und ihr Kater Loco verschwindet. Geht der Einbruch auf das Konto des Täters?

On February 15, 2010, Joseph McStay, his wife Summer, and their two young sons were reported missing from their new home in San Diego County. Their truck sat in the driveway. Their dogs were outside without food. But investigators found no blood, signs of a struggle, or clues to their whereabouts. Did the family take an unannounced vacation? Were they running away from personal problems? Or were they victims of foul play?

Dive into the captivating world of Voyager, where Caspian, the tentacle king, is haunted by a prophecy that drives him to seek out his mates for protection. Despite his long life as a shifter, his search has been fruitless, leaving him yearning for the happiness he believes his mates will bring. Join Ariel on her quest for adventure, escaping a loveless marriage only to stumble upon a mysterious tree that leads her to an unexpected encounter with a fishman who offers her hope in the midst of uncertainty.

All aboard for an unforgettable journey through the history, power, and future of trains! From the first steam engines that changed the world to today’s high-speed bullet trains and futuristic maglevs, The Big Questions: What Are Trains? takes young listeners on a thrilling adventure through time.

When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems unattainable for so many: the emphasis on all-white, barren aesthetics distracts from the practice of living with intention. And so, she decided to do things her way by curating a life of less influenced by the African diaspora.

Feuerwehr-Elefant Benni Rüssel hat seinen Besuch im Tierischen Kindergarten angekündigt. Als er am Vormittag mit seinem großen Feuerwehrauto eintrifft und den neugierigen Tier- und Menschenkindern zeigt, was richtige Feuerwehrleute alles können, ist die Begeisterung riesengroß. Doch als die Affenzwillinge Chip und Flip später am Tag zu einer gewagten Kletter-Mutprobe antreten, um ihren Freund Paul herauszufordern, nimmt der Spaß plötzlich eine unerwartete Wendung – und Benni Rüssel muss erneut mit seinem Feuerwehrauto zum Kindergarten ausrücken, um den kleinen Abenteurern zur Hilfe zu eilen.

Anna ist Architektin. Für ein geplantes Hotelprojekt reist sie für einige Wochen nach Rügen. Eigentlich passt ihr das so gar nicht in den Kram, denn sie hat zuhause in Hamburg ganz andere Pläne, und außerdem verbindet sie mit Rügen nicht nur Gutes… Skeptisch tritt sie die Dienstreise an und macht sich sofort an die Arbeit. Doch das ist leichter gesagt als getan, denn der Hotelbau ist auf der Insel umstritten. Insbesondere eine Gruppe von Natur- und Tierschützern versucht, das Projekt zu verhindern, darunter auch Philipp, der mit seinem Hund auf einem bezaubernden alten Hof lebt.