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Magus is a steel-eyed cybernetic sociopath whose bloodlust knows no bounds. Now, the savage Pacific isles above a long-submerged Southern California are his new arena. Ryan wants a second chance to chill Magus once and for all. But as the ringmaster of torture orchestrates his magnum opus, a stunning sideshow is under way. Pre-Dark white coats believe they have found the key to turn back time and intercept the deed that erased human history.

Der tragische Tod von Joaquim Edogavaz erschüttert die gesamte dunkle Gesellschaft. Bloß wer? Wenn es den Lords nicht gelingt, Joaquims Platz zu ersetzen, werden Diabo und Madox die Macht an sich reißen. Und dann tauchen plötzlich Hinweise auf, dass Joaquim womöglich noch am Leben ist. Handelt es sich um falsche Fährten oder lebt er wirklich und plant seine Rückkehr?

Sophia Edgerton knows how to make an entrance. Yet even she isn't prepared for the consequences when she throws herself into the arms of a total stranger at a society ball, mistaking him for her long-lost cousin. Marcus Harvey, fifth Earl of Wynwood, responds with a remark that sets the ton abuzz.

When Arthur's sword Excalibur is stolen, the Temporal Detective Agency is called in to protect not only Arthur and Merlin, but to stop a very clever and cruel person from destroying Camelot. To make things worse, this time the TDA has no idea who they're fighting. Marlene's plan takes Tertia and Unita to Rome, Egypt and even to a meeting with Shakespeare, before confronting their enemy in the Coliseum.

Constance believes she knows her online friends very well. Or does she? After all it’s been five years of tweeting and sharing information. So by now she certainly feels a bond. Finally getting the chance to meet her friends: Stan, Karmel, Henry, Jagger and Estelle, at a glitzy party at The Dorchester hotel with a bag full of gifts and a smile, she’s excited to surprise them all and catch up in person.

When Knight Commander Cade Williams discovers that his wife, Gabrielle, is not truly dead, but held in some kind of arcane stasis between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead, he vows that nothing will stop him from freeing her soul from the prison surrounding her. But his vow is tested right from the start when an old friend calls on him to help protect the city of Boston from the ancient scourge that threatens to destroy it, leaving Cade with a heart-breaking choice.

The Templars have emerged victorious following their battle with the Chiang Shih but paid a high price in doing so. The dead line the halls of the local commanderies, and the survivors are both physically and spiritually exhausted. Estimates suggest it will take years for the Order to recover.

The Mask Behind the Window is the true story of how I unraveled, lost myself inside a therapist’s blurred boundaries, and found my way back through a spiritual awakening I never saw coming. What began as healing slowly shifted into psychological dependency, leaving me confused, frightened, and unsure of my own mind. But in the darkest part of that collapse, something sacred broke through. I was shown a vision that reshaped everything I believed about love, God, and my own worth.

Differences of opinion have always been part of life. For decades, spouses, family members, co-workers, and neighbors have had spirited conversations about politics, social issues, religion, current events, and even sports. But what was different in the past is that these disagreements wouldn’t sever ties between family and friends.

When Brentwell Public Library closes over Christmas for renovations, young librarian Lizzie Cotton finds herself unexpectedly unemployed. With a credit card bill to pay, she finds herself googling for a Christmas miracle, and it comes in the form of a little secondhand bookshop desperately seeking a new manager. There’s only one problem. It’s in Scotland, at the other end of the country, in a little village that Lizzie can’t even locate on a map.

A sister’s phone call from a war-torn village. A child’s drawing held up to a flickering screen. A homeland that still dares to call itself the Land of Good. A Field Divided: Voices of Sister, Sons, and Homeland is a poetic chronicle of Sudan’s recent war and its long shadows, told through three central poems and the reflections that surround them. In “Omzina: A Wound in Two Tobes”, a brother listens as his sister’s voice crosses miles of dust and silence.

Levi awakens, her body undergoes stunning transformations. Overwhelmed by these changes, Levi feels an inexplicable pull toward each of her friends: Zeke, Miles, Drake, Darren, Mason, Ryan, Sam, and Dylan. As she grapples with growing feelings for all of them, she struggles to conceal her wings and control her powers.

Bianca is a talented thief with a very special gift that allows her to get in and out of places undetected. A risky job to steal a book from the King’s vault turns unexpectedly when Bianca finds herself trapped amidst a brewing rebellion and the Crown’s frantic efforts to maintain order.

My sixteenth birthday promises my transition into life as a vampire hunter, side by side with my powerful aunt. But on my first day at a new high school, I fall for a boy like no other; a boy who will, whether he knows it or not, become a blood drinking vampire when he turns sixteen.

Harriet thought she knew the worst kind of betrayal—until she discovered her secret lover had stolen $2.3 million from their law firm. Harriet Marquez is a driven New York attorney who has everything under control: a corner office at a prestigious firm, a flawless trial record, and a promising future as partner. When her mentor and secret lover James Carter is exposed as an embezzler, Harriet's carefully constructed world crashes down around her.

Der Slater Clan. Fighter, für die Familie an erster Stelle steht. Reece Nolans Geburtstag steht vor der Tür und was wäre da besser geeignet, als sich von ihrem gutaussehenden Kumpel Devon Slater nach Las Vegas entführen zu lassen? Dummerweise gerät dieser Ausflug ungeplant aus den Fugen. Zurück in Miami versucht Reece, Devon aus dem Weg zu gehen und nach dem Motto "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" zu leben, denn plötzlich kommen Gefühle für den einstigen platonischen Freund ins Spiel, die dort nichts zu suchen haben.

As we age, staying physically active becomes increasingly vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. This book, "Vitality in Motion," is a comprehensive guide designed to help seniors embark on a journey toward improved fitness and vitality. Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced fitness enthusiast, this book offers a range of workouts tailored to the unique needs and abilities of older adults. Discover the joys of staying active and the myriad benefits it can bring to your life.

It is crucial to train your new puppy properly. This book will explain how to housebreak and train your new friend so you will have a happy, trusting relationship. There is nothing like a dog for a life companion.

It’s the weekend before Christmas, and 35-year-old office nobody Julia Adams is heading home from Brentwell to spend the holidays with her family. Fresh from seeing her ex-boyfriend locked up after stealing and trashing her car, it doesn’t matter that less desirable family are visiting and her old room had been given to her nightmarish cousins, home is home.

In this powerful, concise set of essays, world-renowned finance PhD Dr. Boyce Watkins explains that African Americans must dramatically and immediately shift the way we think about wealth, education, family, and community. We must educate our own children, own our own businesses, strengthen our families, and do what is necessary to ensure that the next generation is able to compete in a global, high-tech society.