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Laura Biel’s new life in Sicily looks like the perfect fairy tale: a grand wedding, a wealthy and devoted husband, a baby on the way, and lavish luxury complete with servants, extravagant cars, and seaside palazzos. Yes, all of this would be perfect, except for the fact that Laura is constantly surrounded by gangsters as the threat of her kidnapping looms large. Laura is about finally discover what it means to be married to the most dangerous man in Italy.

Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Fifteen best-selling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile listeners from start to finish.

Vagabond seafarer Evan Strangward can move wind, waves, and weather, but his magical abilities can't protect him forever from the brutal Empress Celestine. As Celestine's relentless bloodsworn armies grow, Evan travels to the Fells to warn the queendom that an invasion is imminent. If he can't convince the Gray Wolf queen to take a stand, he knows that the Seven Realms will fall, and his last sanctuary will be destroyed. Among the dead will be the one person Evan can't stand to lose.

Two sisters - Miranda, the older, responsible one, always her younger sister's protector; Lucia, the headstrong, unpredictable one, whose impulses are huge and, often, life changing. When their mother dies and Lucia starts hearing voices, it is Miranda who must find a way to reach her sister. But Lucia impetuously plows ahead, marrying a bighearted, older man only to leave him, suddenly, to have a baby with a young Latino immigrant.

Eighteen-year-old Xifeng is beautiful. The stars say she is destined for greatness, that she is meant to be empress of Feng Lu. But only if she embraces the darkness within her. Growing up as a peasant in a forgotten village, Xifeng longs to fulfill the destiny promised to her by her cruel aunt, the witch Guma, who has read the cards and seen glimmers of Xifeng's majestic future. But is the price of the throne too high? Because in order to achieve greatness, she must spurn the young man who loves her and exploit the callous magic that runs through her veins.

In The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and best-selling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters - many of them set in their authors' best-loved worlds. Join today's finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do.

In der Milchstraße schreibt man das Jahr 1469 NGZ. Perry Rhodan und seine unsterblichen Gefährten wollen die Einigung der Galaxis weiter voranbringen; die uralten Konflikte zwischen den Zivilisationen sollen der Vergangenheit angehören. Dabei soll die phänomenale Transport-Technologie des Polyport-Netzes behilflich sein. Mithilfe dieser Technologie bestehen Kontakte zu weit entfernten Sterneninseln, allen voraus der Galaxis Anthuresta, wo sich die Stardust-Menschheit weiter entwickelt.

In der Milchstraße schreibt man das Jahr 1469 NGZ. Perry Rhodan und seine unsterblichen Gefährten wollen die Einigung der Galaxis weiter voranbringen; die uralten Konflikte zwischen den Zivilisationen sollen der Vergangenheit angehören. Dabei soll die phänomenale Transport-Technologie des Polyport-Netzes behilflich sein. Mithilfe dieser Technologie bestehen Kontakte zu weit entfernten Sterneninseln, allen voraus der Galaxis Anthuresta, wo sich die Stardust-Menschheit weiter entwickelt.

A year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness for their planet and protect them from destruction. Some say Flynn's a madman; others whisper about conspiracies. Nobody knows the truth. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were rescued from a terrible shipwreck - now they live a public life in front of the cameras and a secret life away from the world's gaze.

A comprehensive guide on many different aspects of martial arts pedagogy. Topics include: teaching children with learning disabilities, anatomy and common injuries, leadership skills, and hundreds of specific drills.

When “Renaissance runner” (New York Times) Alexi Pappas - Olympic athlete, actress, filmmaker, and writer - was four years old, her mother died by suicide, drastically altering the course of Pappas’s life and setting her on a search for female role models. When her father signed his bereaved daughter up for sports teams as a way to keep her busy, female athletes became the first women Pappas looked up to, and her Olympic dream was born. At the same time, Pappas had big creative dreams, too: She wanted to make movies, write, and act.

Sera has finally recognized the true power of her Cerulean blood. But in order to return home, she’ll need help from Agnes, Leo, and their grandmother - the only person with knowledge about the mysterious island of Braxos, where the Cerulean tether is anchored. Though the journey will be treacherous, Sera will risk anything to see her City again.

When Maya Lin, a shy graphic designer with a deep love for fonts and indoor plants, ends up face-planting into a keyboard while dressed in a raccoon mascot costume, the last thing she expects is to go viral. Overnight, she becomes the internet’s newest obsession—awkward, endearing, and entirely unintentional. Enter Luca Reyes, a perfectly curated influencer whose online star is fading fast. When he proposes a collaboration to revamp both their images, Maya is reluctantly pulled into a world of ring lights, sponsorships, and chaotic chemistry.

Win’s visions have always been dark, disturbing, and—worst of all—real. But when a stranger steps through her waking nightmare and into her life, everything changes. Win has spent years trapped between the mundane and the terrifying, with a mind-numbing job, piling debt, and unnerving hallucinations. She’s learned to wait them out, believing they’re just an unlucky defect. Until now. This time, her vision lures her into a mystery. A stranger claims Win’s sight is a gift, that her visions reveal hidden truths of a world teeming with ancient powers and dangers.

A Enciclopédia da Nova Gestora – Como liderar como uma profissional e transformar em valor o trabalho em equipe, mesmo com pouca experiência! Parabéns! Você foi promovida! Mas junto da empolgação, vêm as dúvidas: Como conquistar o respeito da equipe? Como liderar colegas mais velhos e experientes? Como ser firme sem deixar de ser próxima? Se você é uma jovem gestora millennial e sente que foi jogada no fogo, este guia é para você.com a nova geração assumindo cargos de liderança, é comum se sentir insegura, especialmente quando se carrega o peso da “síndrome da impostora”.

Kiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way.

Ich soll die Fake Freundin des skandalumwobenen Playboy Milliardärs spielen - für eine Million Dollar. Mögen die Spiele beginnen. ... bis ich von ihm schwanger werde. Darcy Mein Liebesleben ist eine Aneinanderreihung von Enttäuschungen, das darin gipfelte, dass mein aktueller Freund in Wahrheit schon mit einer anderen verheiratet ist. Dann kommt Jason, der skandalumwobene Playboy Milliardär und bietet mir eine Million Dollar, wenn ich seine Fake Freundin spiele. Bei ihm weiß ich wenigstens woran ich bin, … bis ich von ihm schwanger werde.

Als PR-Managerin habe ich immer davon geträumt, mich selbstständig zu machen. Doch wer hätte geahnt, dass ausgerechnet der weltberühmte Rockstar Tom Kane mein erster Kunde sein wird? Falls ich den Job annehme. Denn für Tom Kane zu arbeiten, bedeutet, ihn auf Tournee zu begleiten, bei seinen Interviews dabei zu sein und natürlich auch seine privaten Schlagzeilen zu regeln. Und davon gibt es einige, immerhin ist er ein Womanizer. Das ist zumindest die allgemeine Annahme der Öffentlichkeit. Doch als ich Tom näher kennenlerne, entpuppt er sich als zurückhaltend, aufmerksam … und einsam.

Desde sus humildes comienzos hasta convertirse en un reconocido cantante, actor, productor, político y activista, Mayer comparte sus experiencias, desafíos y triunfos con una gran honestidad. Explora los momentos de duda y superación, las lecciones aprendidas y las decisiones valientes que lo llevaron a reinventarse una y otra vez.

Als Medium hat man es echt nicht leicht! Rain Christiansen hält seinen aktuellen Job als Cold-Case-Detective und Medium für den schwierigsten in seiner gesamten Karriere – und für den wichtigsten. Nur auf die bizarren Situationen, die seine Arbeit mit sich bringt und die sein geordnetes Leben auf den Kopf stellen, könnte er gut verzichten. Leider gibt es keine Anleitung, wie er die Pflichten in der realen und der Geisterwelt geschickt miteinander verknüpfen kann. Dummerweise wird er auch das Gefühl nicht los, dass er so einiges vermasselt.