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In 1884 London, 12-year-old Albert Gladwyck must decide whether to follow his generous heart or learn to harden it in the harsh world in which he lives. As a River Thames scavenger, he has made the find of a lifetime, a wrecked boat full of goods, washed up on the Isle of Dogs and hidden from view. To save himself and his mum from severe poverty, he must try to make salvage from the wreck before the other mudlarks find it, before the bully, George Hardly, catches up to him, before illness and death from the poisonous river have a say in the matter.

Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team - a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves.

Claire had always dreamed of living in London, but the stark reality of life on the dangerous streets soon has dire consequences for her family. They seek shelter in an abandoned tenement building until it becomes too dangerous. Forced into the workhouse, Claire is taken from her parents and forced to work long hours by a cruel workhouse master who has no pity for Claire. It is only when David arrives at the workhouse that Claire feels her life is worth living again.

Lilly liebt ihren Vater über alles. Als sie erfährt, dass er schwer krank ist, will sie nur noch eins: ihm seinen größten Wunsch erfüllen, seine jüngste Tochter zum Altar zu führen. Dummerweise hat Lilly ihren Fast-Verlobten Florian gerade erst durch einen blöden Fehler vergrault und er befindet sich nun auf einem Selbstfindungstrip in Thailand. Was läge da näher, als sich auf die Suche nach ihm zu begeben und um ihr gemeinsames Glück zu kämpfen? Doch es gibt jemanden, der diese Idee überhaupt nicht gut findet: Patrick, ihr "Fehler".

I can now say I am strong, because I have recovered. I am better for the obstacles. I am stronger from the pain, and I am richer for the wisdom. I now know that real strength is quiet and peaceful. I now know that strong people don't have to fight. They can just stand and look to a power that is greater than them.

Why does everything always go wrong at the same time? Danielle and Patricia's idyllic walk in the countryside comes to an abrupt end, when they find a corpse hanging from a chestnut tree. Danielle’s investigation uncovers related suspicious deaths and disappearances. There’s little respite at home, as their best friend Marjorie is distraught. The town’s immersed in gossip at her husband, the mayor's overt relationship with a young assistant. What can Danielle do to restore the balance?

In John 10:10, Jesus tells us that, "The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." Do you ever wonder why life seems to reflect the first half of this verse more than the second? Why is it that Jesus came to give us abundant life, yet so many Christians are living lives full of hopelessness, fear, and depression? In Look Up and Live Free!, Alicia V. Sharpe addresses how our minds and thoughts are some of the main factors behind it all.

Im Prinzip ist Lili eine waschechte Königin. Leider ist ihr nicht nur ihr Königreich abhandengekommen, sondern auch ein paar ihrer Schwestern. Lilis Leben ist in der Tat ein wenig kompliziert. Selbst wenn man außer Acht lässt, dass sie ganz aus Versehen den geheimnisvollen Gunnarson geheiratet hat, ihre Verbündeten ein fettes Kopfgeld auf sie ausgesetzt haben und sie zudem noch mit dem Fenriswolf verschwägert ist.

Lili hat die Nase voll von ihren Schwestern. Die haben einen hirnrissigen Plan geschmiedet und ihre jüngste Schwester, die unschuldige Kara, bei dem unheimlichen Waffenhändler Wolf Lohenstein eingeschleust. Sie soll ihn verführen, um den sagenumwobenen Brückenbauer zu stehlen. Natürlich geht der Plan total in die Hose und Lili muss mal wieder die Retterin spielen. Deshalb nimmt sie einen Job als Leibwächterin bei Lohenstein an. Noch ahnt sie nicht, wie tief sie wirklich im Schlamassel steckt.

You have started thinking about starting a business, or you're already doing so. This is the perfect audiobook for you. These ideas will allow you to test the waters before spending thousands of dollars on television or radio ads.

Dissension is brewing between the clans in Zomb Valley. The Dactylas, a once-peaceful herd of mystical herbivores, are willing to starve in order to break the curse. On the other hand the Polycerate clan is willing to kill in order to keep the curse alive.

Sommer in Brandenburg: Das war Jungsein. Das war Rauchen in den leeren Kasernen, nachdem die sowjetischen Soldaten weg waren. Das war Umherstreifen. Das war die lange Dorf-straße und der Bus, der nur dreimal am Tag fuhr. Das war Schwimmen gehen. Das war die Angst vor den Faschos. Das war die Freundschaft zwischen Anne und Bettina. Das war, bevor Bettina sich zurückgezogen hat und als Anne noch dachte, dass alles anders werden könnte. Das waren die 90er in der Provinz.

Black Mare Books presents 12 Twisted Tales from Artemis Greenleaf, Holly Dey, and A.B. Richards. In this Santa’s sack of Christmas yarns, you’ll find an array of monsters of all stripes.

Terminus, 1871. Fiona Telfair won't give up her gears and gadgets for the ball and chain of marriage. But her future as a tinkerer comes under attack when nutcracker automatons raid the trade hall masquerade party and kidnap her fellow inventors. With her brilliant engineer father among those taken, Fiona's only hope of rescuing him lies with the captivating rail baron who rescued her from the fray.

A dangerous man from her past. A handsome duke in her present. Secrets that threaten their future. After tragedy hits and danger moves in, Pauline Danahue flees London, searching for sanctuary and a way to start over. A job at a small university becomes the perfect refuge. Her new life's mission - keeping recalcitrant professor, Edward Bailey, on task after a shattered heart renders him broken and destroyed. But Fate isn't done with Pauline. The same vicious man from her past sets his malicious sights on her, shattering her safe haven.

Communicating Through Change is a life-changing book, which will show you how to communicate through major changes in your life, and to best express yourself when you need to be heard. It is packed with real-life stories, practical exercises, insightful tips, and uplifting affirmations. Addressing relevant challenges, which everyone meets at one time in their life, this book will give you hope, resilience, and clarity about how to move forward. By sharing her vulnerability with authentic openness, the author helps you to find your inner strength and to speak up for yourself.

This audiobook makes it easy to identify your own personality type and those of your family, friends, and colleagues. And once you find it out, your life will start to make so much sense. You will be stunned to see the depth of your persona and the invisible factors controlling your life.

New York Pops violist Karen Olson reveals how to harness the energetic power of frequencies to reduce fear, guilt, shame, and anger - and boost love, gratitude, serenity, and joy. Enrich relationships, heal emotional wounds, resolve physical complaints, reduce stress, generate more joy, grow closer to God.

Un dia, la madre de Caperucita Roja le pidió que le llevara unos pasteles a su abuelita que estaba enferma y vivía en el bosque. A pesar que su madre le previno de no ir por el camino peligroso, Caperucita la desobedece y se encuentra con el lobo feroz.

“Working Mothers Inspiring Others” is a collective shoutout to all the fierce, unstoppable women who are rewriting the rules of what it means to be a working mother.