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Piper Hecht’s first and greatest secret is that he knows how to kill gods. What’s not a secret is that he knowshow to win wars Piper Hecht’s secrets make him dangerous, but his skill and his reputation put him in danger - from his enemies, who fear what he might do, or who want revenge for what he has already done; and from his friends, who want to use his military gifts for their own purposes. His sister Heris and his living ancestor Cloven Februaren, the Ninth Unknown, have made Hecht part of their fight against the return of the dark god Kharoulke the Windwalker.

Welcome to the world of the Instrumentalities of the Night, where imps, demons, and dark gods rule in the spaces surrounding upstart humanity. At the edges of the world stand walls of ice which push slowly forward to reclaim the land for the night. And at the world's center, in the Holy Land where two great religions were born, are the Wells of Ihrain, the source of the greatest magics.

While Kimberly grapples with her recent transition as a vampire, the Calem brothers struggle with the aftereffects of drinking Akira's blood. And to make matters worse, Aaron's hunger is out of control, and Presley can't seem to find his usual optimism or get his chest to stop hurting.

Per chi è questo libro? È per tutti! Per coloro che conoscono il valore di Amore e Giustizia. Per coloro che non hanno una fede, per scoprire il valore della Vita. Per coloro che si sentono soli, per scoprire il significato della Fiducia incrollabile. Anche per i bambini di ogni età, per quelli "piccoli" anagraficamente, per ascoltare una bella fiaba, e per quelli "piccoli" dentro, per gioire del romanzo della Vita.

In a desperate bid to prevent being ousted from his own company, a start-up founder accidentally draws the attention of necromancers looking to protect their secrets. Occult attention spills over from the founder to his shady investor, whose entire portfolio becomes infested as a food delivery app delivers to vampires, a dating app transmigrates souls, and social media influencer's video game creates literal zombie followers. Are the apps cursed, or is something even worse in play?

An attempt to blow the whistle on a cryptocurrency scam drew a response: a botched assassination attempt by supernatural means. Management brought in a consultant to "fix" the problem, but a trail of scorch marks from incinerated bodies leads into a web of demonic financial crimes, purloined precious metals and eSports game fixing. What is the secret of the "Schatzhorde des Drachen" coin and will it lead Mister Lewis into the lair of… The Dragon Who Dabbled in Crypto?

If you’ve battled insomnia, spent countless nights tossing and turning, or tried everything without success, you’re not alone. Sleep is essential for a clear mind, a healthy body, and an energized life—and improving it is possible.

Mister Lewis has a business card that reads “Physics Consultant,” but that’s something of an in-joke. What he really consults on are things that defy the laws of physics, go bump in the night and dine on the souls of the living. Taking a political client on a referral, Mister Lewis discovers that not every Asgardian is as deceased as the legends would have you believe. A discovery that leaves him with a dead client and an unpaid bill.

The Art of War, translated by Lionel Giles, is a timeless classic of military strategy and philosophy, offering profound insights that extend far beyond the battlefield. Attributed to the ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu, this work distills centuries of warfare wisdom into thirteen concise chapters that explore tactics, leadership, discipline, and the psychology of conflict. Lionel Giles’ celebrated translation, first published in 1910, remains one of the most respected English versions, notable for its clarity, scholarly commentary, and elegant prose.

The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Introduction by John Scalzi, with stories by John Scalzi, Stant Litore, Siobhan Carroll, Bruce Sterling, John McNichol, Dave Hutchinson, Marc Laidlaw, and Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon.

You can never escape your past. And Zach and Luke Calem are tired of running. With Blackheart in the rearview, they arrive at their new home with The Family in Northern Ireland. Luke tries to stay away from the queen but finds it an impossible task. Leveraging his influence, he keeps the people closest to him safe, yet struggles to reconcile the person he desires to be with the role he must evolve into. Meanwhile, Zach will do anything to keep his brother from falling apart—except confront his own inner demons.

NA SUÉCIA, existe uma antiga tradição chamada döstädning – dö significa "morte", städning, "limpeza". O sentido é bastante literal: limpar, remover, se desfazer ou desapegar de objetos que, mesmo adorados, com a nossa morte vão se transformar em um fardo para amigos e entes queridos. Essa tarefa de eliminar pertences em vida – descrita como revigorante pelos escandinavos e como inusitada por pessoas de outras culturas – pode ser realizada a qualquer momento, em qualquer idade, porém sempre o mais cedo possível, antes que outros tenham que fazer isso por nós.

Neste audiolivro você vai entender como os hábitos de sono, alimentação, exercício e gerenciamento do estresse interferem em nosso metabolismo e, consequentemente, na maneira como nos sentimos. Ao apresentar pesquisas de ponta com explicações acessíveis, testes de autoavaliação e receitas, Dra. Casey Means criou um plano de ação completo para uma vida com mais saúde, bem-estar e energia – agora e no futuro.

DANIEL SMYTHE-SMITH PODE ESTAR EM PERIGO...Mas isso não impede o jovem conde de se apaixonar. Quando ele vê uma misteriosa mulher no concerto anual na casa de sua família, promete fazer de tudo para conhecê-la melhor, mesmo que isso signifique passar os dias na companhia de uma menina de 10 anos que pensa que é um unicórnio.

Verfolgt von Heckenschützen, haben Dorian Hunter und Coco Zamis das Basislager auf dem Amai Dablang erreicht. Das Versteck der angeblichen Yetis scheint nur noch einen Steinwurf entfernt – und damit der geheimnisvolle Ort, an dem Hekate Dorians und Cocos Sohn Martin gefangenhält ...

Das war's dann mit dem ArschhornWie schon beim ersten Teil der Daswarsdann-Trilogie gibt es auch von dieser Story zwei Versionen. Bei der ersten Erzählung habe ich wohlweislich darauf verzichtet, beide Teile der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich zu machen. Hier und jetzt, beim viertletzten Teil der Trilogie, gehe ich anders vor."Hä?"Geduld, meine lieben Kritiker. "Viertletzter Teil einer Trilogie?", ruft die Kritik trotz meiner anderslautenden Empfehlung ungeduldig dazwischen. "Geht's noch?" Streng genommen sind es natürlich zwei viertletzte Teile der Trilogie.

Das war's dann mit dem Universum, mit dem Jünger und mit dem Arschhorn. Drei Hörbücher in einem.Eine verrückte Reise durch ... ja, durch was? Absurd, vergnüglich – und ein unerschütterlicher Held. Er strandet in einer fremden Welt. Mit unendlich viel Wissen ausgestattet, das ihm nichts nutzt, begibt er sich auf seine verrückte Reise.

Dorian Hunter bleiben noch sechs Tage, bevor Hekates tödliches Gift seine Wirkung entfaltet. Sechs Tage Zeit, um seinen neugeborenen Sohn zu finden! Aber wohin hat seine Widersacherin Martin verschleppt? Die Spur führt Dorian und Coco nach Nepal zu einem der höchsten Gipfel des Himalaya. Ein lebensgefährlicher Aufstieg beginnt ...

Sie brauchte ein Kindermädchen. Ich brauchte eine Hauptdarstellerin. Irgendwie wurde ich Mr. Nanny. Ich habe schon nicht mehr daran geglaubt, als Drehbuchautor in L.A. durchzustarten. Aber zu meinem Glück hat mein Agent vor ein paar Wochen einen Investor gefunden. Hurra, alle meine Probleme sind gelöst! Der Haken? Der Investor ist nur bereit, meinen Film zu finanzieren, wenn ich eine bestimmte Schauspielerin verpflichte. Und natürlich muss es dieselbe Schauspielerin sein, die ich vor ein paar Monaten über den Tisch gezogen habe. Aber dieses winzige Detail braucht sie ja nicht zu wissen, oder?

Nach der Europatournee freut sich Bassist Richie auf drei Wochen Urlaub in einer Luxusvilla in Los Angeles. Als er die Unterkunft erreicht, muss er jedoch feststellen, dass er nicht allein ist. Im Pool schwimmt eine junge Frau. Die Start-up-Gründerin Hayden erschreckt sich fast zu Tode, als ein fremder Mann sie beim Baden beobachtet. Bevor sie die Polizei rufen kann, wird klar, dass die Villa überbucht wurde. Um ihre Auszeit genießen zu können, muss Hayden Richie dringend loswerden.