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Guido Brunetti faces a heinous crime committed outside his jurisdiction. He is drawn in innocently enough: two young American women have been badly injured in a boating accident, joyriding in the Laguna with two young Italians. However, Brunetti's curiosity is aroused by the behavior of the young men, who abandoned the victims after taking them to the hospital. If the injuries were the result of an accident, why did they want to avoid association with it?

Including real-life case studies, a breakdown of all the theory, and a treasure trove of handy dos and don'ts, you'll not only shape up your four-legged friend, but also, sustain lasting, life-long results. Grab some treats, a squeaker, and a long (ish) lead, and let Leon turn you into the ultimate dog behaviourist, right from the comfort of your own den!

Op die spogroosplaas Roosbaron in die Laeveld ontmoet privaatspeurder Beer Henning die eksentrieke eienares, Mathilda van Eck, wie se sewentienjarige seun Marnus presies ’n jaar gelede in verdagte omstandighede dood is. Beer vermoed Marnus is vermoor, en dat die motief hier reg onder sy neus is. En in so ’n geval is die moordenaar steeds op die plaas . . . en word ook Beer se lewe nou bedreig!

Waco: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * The basis of the celebrated Paramount Network miniseries starring Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch--Waco is the critically-acclaimed, first person account of the siege by Branch Davidian...

El juez Iván Ilich ha muerto. Sus colegas se enteran de la infausta noticia, pero en lugar de lamentarse se preguntan quién ocupará su puesto. ¿Qué es el ser humano después de morir? Esta es la pregunta que Tolstói —auténtico genio universal— intenta responder a través de este apasionante relato.

Command next - einige Jahre später. Thomas Koch hat seine Ghostbox im Labor der Heidelberger Uniklinik zerstört und ist in China untergetaucht. Dort forscht er im Auftrag eines Start-Ups weiter an seiner Technik: Ein virtueller Friedhof soll es Hinterbliebenen ermöglichen, ihre Verstorbenen zu besuchen. Doch bei den Probanden tauchen plötzlich gefährliche Nebenwirkungen auf, die sich wie ein tödlicher Virus verbreiten. Thomas möchte das Projekt sofort stoppen, aber es ist zu spät. Seine Auftraggeber haben ihn hintergangen und die Technik schon in die ganze Welt verkauft.

Storytel представляет «Смерть в Ла Фениче» – первый роман в серии венецианских детективов Донны Леон, мрачных и изысканных, как и сам этот город. Американская писательница Донна Леон пишет о Венеции со знанием дела, ведь она прожила там более трёх десятков лет. В этом городе происходит действие всех её детективов о комиссаре Гвидо Брунетти, которого называют итальянским комиссаром Мегрэ – со знаменитым французским сыщиком их роднит любовь к роскошной национальной кухне и искусству.

Eighteen-year-old orphan Harriet Thomson has resided with a distant cousin’s aristocratic household since the age of five, first as companion to Prudence, the youngest daughter of house, later as carer of Pru’s ailing father. When he dies, she has to make her own way in the world and finds work as companion to the elderly Countess Arden, who resides in the Dower House on the Hertfordshire estate of the dashingly handsome Duke of Fairbridge.

Wer Mensch sein will, muss fühlen. Der Psychologe Leon Windscheid begibt sich auf eine bewegende Reise durch unser Innenleben. Gefühle bestimmen unser Leben, und doch wissen wir wenig über sie. Windscheid geht den Fragen nach, ob Angst auch eine gute Seite hat, ob es die ewige Liebe gibt, und wofür wir eigentlich Langeweile brauchen? Er zeigt, was gerade so starke Emotionen wie Trauer und Wut besonders wertvoll macht und wie sie uns als Menschen helfen. Am Ende gewinnen wir ein neues Verständnis von uns selbst und verstehen, wieso Fühlen unsere größte Stärke sein kann.

The activity of eating transcends the physiological need for "fueling" and provides clues for understanding human nature, explains Leon Kass, physician, biologist, and professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago. In this program, Kass discusses his book, The Hungry Soul, in which he explores eating as a guide to morality and communal life. Then, Brother Peter Reinhart talks about the art of breadmaking as a metaphor for spiritual life.

Hi und herzlich willkommen! ♥️Ich bin Lucia und spreche mit euch jeden Mittwoch über einen neuen True Crime Fall. Es wird spannend und emotional - manchmal fließen hier die Tränchen, es wird geschimpft aber auch gelacht und philosophiert. Wie schön, dass ihr mit dabei seid! Wir hören uns in der nächsten Folge! Eure Lucia 🫶🏼Mein Instagram 📸: https://instagram.com/lucialeona_

Ethan's got a cushy job and an empty apartment to prove he's mastered monotony. But a mysterious talisman sends him tumbling into a whole new world—quite literally. He says goodbye to spreadsheets and hello to becoming the first-ever human Goblin King. Rivals? The ex-King’s ticked-off offspring are itching to overthrow him. Duels? They’re on his calendar next to ‘avoid rebellion.’ Wives? He’s required to have at least two.

Sometime in her 20s, Jennifer De Leon asked herself, "What would you do if you just gave yourself permission?" While her parents had fled Guatemala more than three decades earlier when the country was in the grips of genocide and civil war, she hadn't been back since she was a child. She gave herself permission to return - to relearn the Spanish that she had forgotten, unpack her family's history, and begin to make her own way.

Hurt feelings severed the relationship between Mari and her sister following the tragic deaths of their parents. A single mom, Mari has dedicated her life to her daughter and avoided her sister since the reading of her parents' will. In desperate need of rest and relaxation, Mari decides to use the beach house she inherited for the first time since her parents' deaths, which is located on the island Mari loved so much that she named her daughter after it.

Brunettis Bravourstück. Der Commissario ermittelt in den Tiefen der Erinnerung: Contessa Lando-Continui möchte ihren Frieden finden, doch der tragische Sturz ihrer Enkelin in den Canale di San Boldo lässt ihr keine Ruhe. Was, wenn es kein Unfall war? Brunetti nutzt seine Connections, seine Einfühlung und seine Erfahrung.

Pas de repos pour le commissaire Brunetti en cet été caniculaire. Pendant que sa famille profite de la fraîcheur des montagnes, Brusca, son ami d'enfance, vient lui demander son aide. Il y aurait des cas de corruption au tribunal de Venise et une juge y serait mêlée. Pour Brunetti, c'est une occasion de plus de s'opposer à sa hiérarchie, peu pressée d'enquêter au sein du système judiciaire de la Sérénissime. Évidemment, des notables sont impliqués dans cette affaire, mais aussi dans l'enquête officieuse qu'il mène en parallèle avec l'inspecteur Vianello.

Billionaire CEO Vitaly Chekov needs a new secretary. As he interviews potential intern candidates, one particular blonde woman catches his eye. At first glance, he knows he must hire her for his personal pleasure. Upon meeting Vitaly, Sarah tries to keep things professional. But when an after-hours meeting turns into a passionate encounter, things get complicated....

Jared just wanted to celebrate his birthday and make new friends, but he quickly finds that clubbing can be dangerous. In fact, the whole world is a different place than he thought it was. Werewolves, vampires, and faeries turn out to be all too real. Front and center of it is Steven Chang - alpha heir and all-round good guy. He says Jared's his mate. It's all a bit much for Jared to process, but maybe it'll all be okay as Steve says he's willing to date first. For a while, anyway.

Taekwondo is distinct in many aspects. Although it is a combat sport, it is incredibly ironic. In contrast to violence or anarchy, Taekwondo sparring fosters a sense of camaraderie. Taekwondo is a lifestyle that you need to experience.

Twenty-five-year-old Lady Vanessa Templeton’s life is ruled by her aunt and uncle, who took over title, house, and estate following her father’s death. With no intention of escaping to marriage, she avoids society as much as possible. Following a rare visit to London to see an elderly aunt, she encounters an illiterate, ex-seaman who looks suitable for the footman’s position her aunt has been trying to fill, so she takes him home.