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Franz Kafka is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most enigmatic geniuses of European literature. What happens when his idiosyncratic imagination meets some of the greatest literary minds writing in English across the globe today? From a future society who ask their AI servants to construct a giant tower to reach God; to a flat hunt that descends into a comically absurd bureaucratic nightmare; to a population experiencing a wave of unbearable, contagious panic attacks, these ten specially commissioned stories are by turns mind-bending, funny, unsettling and haunting.

Taiwan achieved inclusive, technology-fueled growth, overcame the pandemic without lockdowns and the infodemic without takedowns, entrusted its people to tackle shared challenges like environmental protection while capitalizing on a culture of innovation to hack the government. Here, the architects of Taiwan's internationally acclaimed digital democracy share the secret of their success. Plurality harnesses digital tools not to replace humans or trust, but to channel the potential energy in social diversity that can erupt in conflict instead for progress, growth and beauty.

My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it. Tasks: rank up the shop and town, adapt to my ever-increasing strength, and hey, there are foes that are seriously strong out there. So many things happen in my growing tale this time around. Sit. I shall continue…

Well, did you know that Kyushu is an F-ranked town? Neither did I, but had I known about this tidbit information, all of the unfortunate attacks would’ve made sense. I think. But the Lord Ruler truly is a douche canoe for leaving his people to fend for themselves. That’s not all. My shop’s ranking is E, embarrassing really, despite all of the hard work put into building it.

I’ve spent ten years recreating myself into a man deserving of Kennedy Townsend. I’m no longer the poor, illegitimate son of a wealthy man who refused to even acknowledge my presence. For years, I’ve watched her from afar, waited, and even manipulated businesses to grant her the career opportunities she deserved. All that remains is one last business venture that will earn me the revenge I seek against my past and catapult me into the upper echelon of society. Then I’ll be free to make her mine. But when Kennedy’s career brings her directly to my doorstep, I can’t let her walk away.

Harper Island is a luxury resort with a secret. But that's okay. Curvy Chloe Kent has a secret, too. She's not a cleaner desperate for work; she's a reporter, hot on the trail of a juicy story. When she meets Mathis, sparks fly—and together, they uncover the truth about the island. Harper Island isn't a luxury resort. It's a trap for shifters.

Rorik the polar bear shifter has one mission: infiltrate the dragon’s lair and kill the beasts that ravaged his home years ago. Despite being an omega, he’s the strongest fighter in his secluded clan and never backs down from a fight. He’s determined to pick off the dragons one at a time, starting with the current bachelor: Saffron. When Rorik arrives on the tropical island, he’s confused… and sweaty. Saffron isn’t the murderer he expected. He’s the opposite: warm, sweet, sunny—and he smells damn good. Saffron is all too eager to snuggle up to Rorik.

The women wake to find themselves locked in a small basement. There are no windows and only one—locked—door. Just when they start to think they have been left to rot in there, the lock clicks and the door opens to reveal him standing there. Simon. Simon doesn’t know his victims. To him they aren’t real people but, rather, play-things instead; snatched from their lives so as to play a simple game of “Simon Says” with him.

Matilda is the witch who, from the beginning, suffered many defeats, but she never gave up. On this occasion, Matilda returns, ready to take revenge once and for all. But with the passage of time, the world evolved, and that generation became extinct. Matilda traveled the worlds in search of a new generation of humans to exact her revenge. She went so far as to liberate several peoples from an alien species' domain and then exact her revenge on them. Apparently, things got out of control, and she ended up losing track of these humans.

Andrea the Cat has a question, but will his biggest adventure lead him to the answer? With his tail held high and a heart full of hope, he sets out on a trip to discover where he truly fits in. Join Andrea the Cat on a heartwarming journey as he figures out the magic of being yourself. Perfect for young explorers and cat lovers alike!

Drawing from their work with over 100,000 students, education pioneers Matt Bowman and Isaac Morehouse show how to navigate this new world of possibilities. They reveal practical ways to craft an education that works with your child's natural curiosity and talents rather than against them. This is your roadmap for turning the overwhelming array of options into a personalized learning journey that actually works.

Verdan Blacke is an Imperial Wizard, a researcher by preference but soldier by necessity. Surviving an intense battle, Verdan is cursed by a hex witch in her final moments. Without any good options, Verdan escapes the ever-increasing pain the curse inflicts by performing a self-made stasis ritual.

"Staying On Track" is a practical guide on how to grow your business. It provides real-world examples of how the author’s company went from one office and eighteen people to a global operation with staff in six countries and thirty-four US states. Frank Marini shows the true definition of customer focus in all aspects and departments of a company in this pragmatic explanation of how he guided Railbookers Group, where he serves as president and CEO, through a rapid period of growth and achievement.

Am frühen Morgen des 20. Januars 1988 hatte Faye Knowles mit ihren drei Söhnen eine Begegnung mit einem unbekannten Flugobjekt auf einer einsamen Wüstenstraße zwischen Madura und Mundrabilla in Westaustralien. In diesem Hörspiel gibt es eine ausführliche Zusammenfassung der Geschehnisse zu hören.

Die Blue Reef High ist für Tigerhai-Wandler Tiago zu einem zweiten Zuhause geworden. Zusammen mit Delfinmädchen Shari und Rochen-Wandlerin Finny setzt er sich dafür ein, dass der Buckelwal-Wandler Wave als neuer Schüler aufgenommen wird. Aber ist ein Wal nicht viel zu groß für die Schule? Als Wave in der Welt der Menschen unbeabsichtigt einen Fehler begeht und mit dem Gesetz in Konflikt gerät, müssen Tiago und seine Freunde ihn um jeden Preis aus der Sache raushauen. Dazu sind sie ausgerechnet auf die Hilfe der skrupellosen Anwältin Lydia Lennox angewiesen.

A lowly farm boy. A mysterious barn. Three enchanted horses. And a princess atop an impossibly steep glass hill...

What if the shortest book in the Old Testament held the loudest warning for our modern hearts? Enemies of the Heart brings the ancient words of the prophet Obadiah into urgent focus for today’s world. In just 21 verses, Obadiah unmasks the deadly effects of pride, silence, misplaced trust, and gloating over others’ pain. But he also reveals a stunning hope: God sees everything, and justice is not delayed forever.

For two centuries, Daren Morin was one of the most powerful mages in existence, a master of forbidden magic and feared across the realm. But betrayal ended everything. Now, he wakes up...eighteen years old. Again. Stripped of power. Trapped in a ruthless magic academy. Mocked by classmates who call him "Moron." This time, he's weaker. This time, they think he's no threat. This time, they're dead wrong.

Am 10.12.1973 beobachteten zwei Personen gegen 20:30 Uhr ein seltsames Flugobjekt vom Berg Hochries in Bayern aus. Als sie Leuchtraketen abfeuerten, schien es darauf zu reagieren. Außerdem gab es weitere ähnliche Sichtungen. Alles zu den Vorfällen kann man in diesem Hörspiel hören.

Life has a funny way of throwing a wrench in the spokes. One day I was about to take my hot coworker out to lunch, and suddenly I was struck by lightning and transported to a different world. Crazy how that works. Once I got over my initial shock, I realized that this place was absolutely incredible. Furthermore, all of the adult men were killed in battle just over a year ago. Yes, I was the only guy in town. Destiny’s hero, right? Wrong. Turns out I wasn’t the hero they wanted and prayed for.