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Commodore Straker's rebellion grows in strength - but his enemies are growing even faster. Faced with a dozen rebel planets in their territory, the Mutuality finally takes notice of the upstart known as the Liberator, and they gather a vast fleet to crush him. Preparing for a titanic interstellar battle, it's clear Straker has no chance. His tiny enclave of free planets can't survive the weight of 1000 worlds. His own officers realize this, and some of them begin to turn against him....

It's 1943, the war is raging, and sleuthing scribe Ellery Queen wants to do his bit. After a tortuous cross-country drive, he takes a job writing scripts for a Hollywood propaganda house - twelve hours a day of hack work that quickly turns his mind to jelly. After a few weeks, he is so worn down that he can type nothing but gibberish, and he decides to drive home. The trouble starts as soon as he reaches the desert.

In the closing days of 1799, the United States was still a young republic, its uncertain future contested by the two major political parties of the day: the well-moneyed Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, and the populist Republicans, led by Aaron Burr. The two finest lawyers in New York, Burr and Hamilton were bitter rivals both in and out of the courtroom, and as the next election approached - with Manhattan likely to be the swing district on which the presidency would hinge - their animosity reached a fever pitch.

Southwest Arizona, a century ago: an uneasy truce exists between the remote frontier community of Picture City and the neighboring Apaches. That delicate peace is shredded when the bodies of two white men are found hideously mutilated. The angry townspeople are certain the “savages” have broken the treaty, but Billjohn Finley, the local Indian agent, fears that darker, more unholy forces may be at work. There’s a tall, dark stranger in town, who rode in wearing the dead men’s clothes. A stranger who may not be entirely human.

Vor Fleetstedt zieht ein Fischer eine Tote aus der Nordsee. Was zunächst wie ein mysteriöser Suizid aussieht, wächst sich zu einem echten Fall aus, als das Handy der Toten auftaucht – sie war in ihren letzten Stunden anscheinend nicht allein. Schwimmen noch zwei weitere Leichen im Meer – oder wurde die Frau gar in den Tod getrieben? Welches Interesse hatten ihr Exfreund, der Arzt oder gar eine in Fleetstedt praktizierende Schamanin daran, dass die geheimnisvolle Tote nie wieder den Mund öffnet?

Atlantis hätte die Keimzelle für eine bessere Zukunft werden können, aber nicht alle haben Interesse an einer friedlichen Welt. Eine Armee aus Killer-Klonen macht sich daran, Atlantis zu erobern. Sie wollen die Lantier ausrotten und die Technologie des Ewigen Lebens für ihre Schöpfer erbeuten. Während Korgh Atlantis verteidigt, macht sich Anne auf den Weg, um eine Klonfabrik auszuschalten.

A TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER “Perceptive analysis (and) also a fundamentally human story... this superb book rues Adamson's absence while celebrating his music’s still audibly beating heart.” 5/5 MOJO The official biography of former Big Country frontman chronicling his career highs and...

Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money. He enjoyed the company of another man called Hugh, a miller who used to visit Hans very often during the summer time and with whom he shared thoughts about friendship and loyalty. Hans was so devoted to Hugh that he even gifted him whole bunches of flowers from his own garden.

When the body of a brutally murdered man is found floating in the River Idle, DI Loxley’s team is called into the Nottinghamshire Market Town of Retford to solve the case. But as they trawl through the clues and leads, it soon becomes clear there’s more happening here than a simple murder.

“An NFL player becomes an All-Pro by relentlessly focusing on the fundamentals and executing them with sheer determination. The same is true to become an All Pro Dad. This book not only highlights the fundamentals of fatherhood, but also gives dads a winning game plan to do their most...

Read by the author. Are you worried that, despite your best efforts, you're messing up your kids? Help! I'm Ruining My Kids is your invitation to trade defeat and fear for hope and joy as you follow the biblical road map to becoming the mom you're meant to be. We all desperately want to be good...

Discerning how to manage our finances faithfully and wisely in a culture obsessed with money can often feel overwhelming. Everywhere we turn, we're pulled in competing directions—by the pressures of social media, constant advertising, endless credit card offers, anxiety-provoking financial headlines, and the ever-present message that we should "live for today." With so many loud voices shaping how we view spending, saving, and success, it's no wonder many people feel confused about how to make decisions that honor God with their resources. So what's a person to do?

Murdio Island – die Insel ohne Polizei! Seit der Stadtrat aus Spargründen sämtliche Ordnungshüter abgeschafft hat, versinkt das einst idyllische Eiland im Chaos. Verbrechen überall – und niemand greift ein? Falsch gedacht! Denn jetzt übernehmen die Polizeischülerinnen und -schüler. In ihrem ersten Fall verschwindet die Panda-Familie aus dem Zoo spurlos. Gemeinsam mit der furchtlosen Tierpflegerin Andy nehmen die Nachwuchs-Ermittler Lily und Jason die Spur auf. Ihre Suche führt zu einem geheimnisvollen Lagerhaus am Hafen ... Wer steckt hinter der Entführung?

Price Catalysts explores the world of corporate special situations and demonstrates how savvy investors can profit from untapped investment opportunities in this niche sector of the market. The book is a resource for investors looking for a competitive edge in studying and comprehending the...

Buffett's Early Investments investigates ten investments that legendary investor Warren Buffett made in the 1950s and 1960s – earning him his first millions – and uncovers unique insights in the process. Using the same documents Buffett used when he made these investments, the author reveals...

Brought to you by Penguin. Deck the Halls with Love, Laughter, and Spice in This Feel-Good Festive Rom-Com Sheldon should be having a horrible day. He’s been unexpectedly transferred to a new school right before the holidays, with only one day to set up his classroom. To top it off, he’s...

Rachel Adams beobachtet das All mit Hilfe des Chandra-Röntgensatelliten. Als ihr Kollege Shawn Whitfield sie bittet, ein kosmisches Phänomen zu untersuchen, sagt sie zu – nicht ahnend, dass das Routine-Projekt ihr Leben dramatisch verändern wird. Denn schnell stellt sich heraus, dass Shawn keinen simplen Asteroiden gefunden hat – das Objekt scheint keinen natürlichen Ursprung zu haben. Rachels Neugier ist geweckt, und selbst, als man ihr das Projekt als nationale Verschlusssache wegnimmt, ist sie nicht zu bremsen. Und dann bewegt sich das Objekt auch noch auf die Erde zu!

Marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, The Making & Breaking of the American Constitution reveals how this widening disconnect threatens the very existence of our democracy. It calls for a constitution that sustains the ideals developed over the past thousand years while meeting the challenges of the future.

The Missing Messiah is your breakthrough to fully experience Jesus not merely as savior but as King—penetrating every depth and breadth of your life.

When Anthony and his mom move to the seaside town of Parable Port, they’re just hoping for a fresh start. Anthony soon finds out that there’s something unusual about this little town: it’s a place where Jesus’ parables come to life in surprising ways. The adventure begins when a flock of orange birds stalks Anthony and flowering vines grow everywhere, knocking people out cold with their pollen. In the good old days, the living parables would help the town to flourish. But now? Something or someone is messing with the Parable of the Sower and causing chaos.