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Aral has learned that one of the few people willing to help him in his darkest days has been imprisoned by Maylien’s uncle, King Thauvik. Aral knows he can’t let an old friend die, but the alternative is to return to the life he left years ago. It was the death of Thauvik’s half brother that earned Aral the name Kingslayer, and now he is thrust into a war that will see no end until he lives up to his name.... 

For six years, former temple assassin Aral Kingslayer has been living as a jack of the shadow trades, picking up odd jobs on the wrong side of the law. But the past is never dead, and Aral’s has finally caught up to him in the beautiful, dangerous form of Jax Seldansbane - a fellow Blade and Aral’s onetime fiancée. 

We follow their final mission, where AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk, and StinkBug must find a planet fit for human life after we've finally made Earth unlivable. Time is up for our friends the AstroNuts. In fact, time is up for you, too. If they don't succeed on this mission, Earth is doomed! So when the team finds out they're being sent to a place called "the perfect planet", their mission sounds way too easy. Unfortunately, the second they land, they realize they'll be dealing with the most dangerous species of all time...humans.  

Follow the adventures of Shea, an average 33-year-old lesbian who handles the twists and turns of her life with a sense of humor and a determination to fulfill her dreams. An unusual meeting in an office supply closet sets events in motion, giving Shea an opportunity – with a little help from a special gift from the past – to fulfill her destiny. Along the way, she meets many women – some famous, some not, some she can trust, some she shouldn't... and one who may be the woman of her dreams.

She is the ruler of a sovereignless city. Her crown is one of sorrow, not of gold. Her reign will begin with their end. When a shocking betrayal shatters the throne, a new queen will rise. Forged in the fire of loss, she is armed with a legendary sword and burdened by a grief that will either drown the world or save it. In the high halls of the SunSpire Citadel, a prince stands on the edge of his coronation. A fierce orphan-his betrothed-stands by his side with a heart half bound to duty and half buried in passion.

TAKEN. SILENCED. Decorated in gold, she landed at the feet of a man who hates her. She’d been taken, stripped of her name, and then her voice. One minute, she’d been a struggling college student. The next, she’s living a nightmare. Or at least, another one, because lessons from her brutal childhood would provide her with the tools to navigate her new reality with the man who’d won her.

Would you like to use assertiveness to get a pay raise at work? Would you like to know exactly what happens when you confront tough conversations the right way? Would you like to know how the best communicators get what they want? Well now you can! Best-selling author Cara Lane presents her incredible assertiveness training in this audiobook.

Claire Dalton opens her eyes in a hotel room she doesn’t recognize—her hands stained with blood, a dead man in the bathtub, and no memory of how she got there. The staff insist she checked into Room 13. The CCTV shows her face. The name on the register is hers. But Claire knows she didn’t choose this room. And she knows she isn’t the only one who could be wearing her skin. Haunted by the twin sister she buried years ago, Claire is pulled into a deadly spiral of deception, paranoia, and betrayal.

Dr. Evelyn Hart has spent her life untangling the darkest corners of people’s minds. A respected therapist, she thrives on structure, boundaries, and control. But when a patient arrives—one with no records, no name, and a knowledge of Evelyn’s buried past—her carefully constructed world begins to unravel. The woman knows secrets Evelyn has never spoken aloud. She recalls memories Evelyn has tried to erase. And with every session, the line between doctor and patient dissolves. And Evelyn can no longer trust the one person she has always relied on—herself.

Nerina Simpson fled the streets of New York City, hoping to find solace outside the small town of Talkeetna, Alaska. Physically scarred from a fire that claimed both her parents, Nerina keeps to herself while she tries to put the darkness of her life behind her. When a winter storm forces her into town, she collides with Victor Canidae. An arrogant man who makes it no secret that he and everyone else in the town want her to leave.

For the vampires of St. Marten's Glen, finding their next meal, or their next sexual encounter, has gone high tech. Need to feed? There's an app for that. Want sex? There's an app for that too. And Roxanne is one of the ladies of the night who is dispatched to fill the need of these savvy vampires, a new breed of call girl. But will she survive her new client, the vampire Carlo, and what he has planned for her?

A sharecropper, a warrior, and a truth-telling prophet, Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) stands as a powerful symbol not only of the 1960s Black freedom movement, but also of the enduring human struggle against oppression. This is a rhetorical biography that tells the story of Hamer's life by focusing on how she employed symbols - images, words, and even material objects such as the ballot, food, and clothing - to construct persuasive public personae, to influence audiences, and to effect social change.

Most books about the Soviet Union focus on politics, food shortages, or lack of democratic freedoms. This collection of stories portrays everyday experiences of a young girl growing up in the Soviet Union of the 1970s. Childhood can be a magical and innocent time, oblivious to political regimes and problems. And that's what these 12 stories strive to convey.

Mandi is in the University book store purchasing books for the new semester when she bumps into Scott. Scott recognizes her from one of their classes and seizes the chance to get to know her better by asking her to come over and work on a class project later. Mandi is extremely attracted to him and agrees. Upon arriving, she finds out that he has roommates. The roommates leave and Scot and Mandi waste no time getting involved in a heated moment.

Susan comes home from a bad date with her boyfriend to find her roommate feeling horrible also. Over drinks the two of them reveal to each other what has made them feel as bad as they do. As the alcohol removes inhibitions, the two of them end up pleasuring each other in ways that they had never thought of in the past.

Es ist das Jahr 4544 nach dem Alten Kalender – neun Jahrhunderte, nachdem die Alexandria-Welle große Teile der galaktischen Zivilisation verwüstet hat. Die Erde ist längst ein Mythos, verloren im dunklen Meer der Sterne. Doch es gibt einen Weg zu ihr. An Bord ihres Sternenschiffs Vimana begibt sich die junge Abenteurerin Kim Hunter auf die Suche nach dem Ursprung der Menschheit.

Are you overwhelmed by life's complexities, seeking a confidential and accessible way to process your thoughts and emotions? Do you yearn for a space to reflect without judgment, a place where you can freely explore your inner world? Have you tried traditional methods, only to find them inaccessible or overwhelming at times? Are you curious about harnessing new technology to support your personal growth and mental wellness journey? If so, The ChatGPT Therapy Handbook offers a groundbreaking approach to personal reflection and emotional processing.

Catrin can see the future in a drop of water. Her brother Hyw can take the shape of any bird or animal. Now they are all that stand between their people and the ruthless army of Edward I. Catrin’s gift of Second Sight may be the only hope of finding three magical relics to rally the straggling Welsh forces - if she can outwit the English lord who wants to use her gift to capture the prince.

Midnights Magical Adventure is the new sensation that is taking over story time. With colorful images, it is sure to bring joy to every child's heart. But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourselves. Enjoy the magical adventure with Midnight that will lead children into a wonderful fantasyland.

Cleo, Rikki und Bella sind verzweifelt, seit sie wissen, dass ein Komet auf Mako zurast und ein Werk der Zerstörung anrichten wird. Bella entdeckt eine alte irische Fabel, die von einem geheimnisvollen Mädchen namens Eva handelt.