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Ana was the curious sort. Always looking for her next book, one that will take her on an adventure that she'd never be able to go on in her life. There's a new store in town, one that carries old relics. Ana finds a diary there and it kindles her desire to write. Little did she know what the diary had in store for her. Sophie, her best friend, and her boy-toy Jeremy, soon learn what evil is, as the diary takes on a life of its own and things start to happen to the people Ana writes about. While Ana gets sucked into the power of the diary, Sophie and Jeremy have to find a way to stop her new...

Are you longing for a life of virtue and fulfillment yet grappling with life's unexpected challenges? Do the stresses of daily life leave you feeling unsettled and overwhelmed, struggling to maintain balance? Look no further if you've been searching for a practical philosophy to cultivate resilience, inner peace, and personal growth. In 'Stoic Lessons for a Better Life: Virtues to Guide My Soul,' you'll embark on a journey through the rich wisdom of Stoicism, discovering how to apply its teachings to modern living.

Maddie Russell is a mile past desperate. She’s newly fired, broke, and needs money to help her still-healing sister. Her plan is to beg for her job back - until she realizes millionaire Cole Mitchell, the man who was once the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, is the one responsible for taking everything her family owned. Now she has a new plan. One that’s sure to please them both…and quench the fire that still burns between them. In exchange for his help, she'll become his mistress. Cole doesn’t trust the Russell family, least of all Maddie.

During a long drought in Australia, Tree Kangaroo and Koala grow thirsty for water. When Tree Kangaroo remembers how he and his mother survived a similar drought by digging a hole for water, their problems seem to be solved. Koala creates excuses to rest and be lazy while Tree Kangaroo works hard to dig the well. When water begins to fill the hole, Koala forgets to share and loses his tail and a friend! Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Sylt glüht unter der Sommerhitze. In den Wanderdünen bei List meldet ein anonymer Anrufer eine männliche Leiche. Der Tod des Mannes gibt Rätsel auf, denn obgleich das Opfer auf einer Düne liegt, ist es ertrunken. Zumindest die Identität ist rasch geklärt: Es handelt sich um Klaus von Raboisen, den steinreichen Spross einer Adelsfamilie, der eine Villa in List besitzt. Seine Ehefrau Charlotte ist Politikerin, weshalb die Ermittlungen sofort im Fokus der Öffentlichkeit stehen.

Fesselnde Fortsetzung der kultigen Liv-Lammers-Serie. Die Nordsee, fast achtzig Kilometer vor Sylt. Im Gerüst unter einer Versorgungsplattform wird die Leiche eines Tauchers gefunden. Unfall oder Selbstmord sind ausgeschlossen. Liv Lammers und ihre Kollegen von der Mordkommission fliegen mit dem Hubschrauber ein. Sie stoßen auf eine eingeschworene Gemeinschaft von Arbeitern. Bald aber zeigt sich: Hinter den Kulissen brodelt es. Als auch die Firmeninhaberin auf Sylt bedroht wird, nimmt der Fall eine neue Wendung, denn vielen Einheimischen ist die Offshore-Anlage vor der Insel ein Dorn im Auge.

Having an effective financial and personal plan for the future is now more crucial than ever. And with The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide, listeners will quickly learn how to create such a plan. This comprehensive guide was especially designed to help people map out a practical financial plan in this unpredictable economic environment, so that they can stop worrying about their money and just enjoy life.

When the barnyard animals are invited to a party by their neighbors, they dress in their Sunday best and set off for a day of merriment. But when dinnertime arrives, the famished animals are perplexed to find a simple meal of cornbread. Most of them are polite, but Rooster turns his beak up in disgust and rudely leaves the party, missing the treasures hidden for the guests.

Did you ever look carefully at a spider's webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder and lighting? Why do dogs chase cats? Why does it look like there's a man in the moon? In this delightful recording of tales from around the world, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.

Insel der Abgründe: Die entstellte Leiche eines Sylter Pastors im Keller eines ausgebrannten Hauses. Eine Wasserleiche am Strand. Ein alter Mann, vergiftet mit einem Drogencocktail. Kaum meinen Liv Lammers und ihre Kollegen von der Flensburger Kriminalpolizei, eine heiße Spur zu haben, geschieht ein neuer Mord und alles rückt in ein völlig neues Licht. Unter der glänzenden Oberfläche tun sich Abgründe auf - auch bei der Polizei. Denn ein Unbekannter platziert "Beweise", um Livs Ermittlungen in die falsche Richtung zu lenken.

Sylt im April. Bei Sandaufspülungen vor Westerland wird die Leiche einer misshandelten jungen Frau geborgen. Kommissarin Liv Lammers von der Mordkommission Flensburg steht vor einer Zerreißprobe: Sie stammt aus einer reichen Sylter Familie, ist mit dieser jedoch heillos zerstritten und meidet die Insel seit Jahren. Andererseits steht sie dem Tatverdächtigen nah, zu nah. Der Fall wird zu einer Konfrontation mit ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit.

As counter clerk Teddy Warner is about to be evicted from her Scranton apartment, she bumps into a childhood friend - beautiful, brilliant, blonde Rachel. Their discussion leads to an invitation and soon, Teddy is on her way to Philadelphia, where Rachel is a student, to share an apartment and a new exciting life in the city. Along the way, Teddy discovers her own strength in the roles of caregiver, lover, and friend.

With the seconds ticking down on the clock, the 1981 Mercer Island High School Boys' Basketball team appeared poised to win their first state championship after seven previous attempts. As the final buzzer rang out, their opponent threw up a last-second shot that was initially waved off, then counted. A melee in the middle of the court ensued as the scoreboard was changed and Shadle Park, not Mercer Island, were declared the '81 state champs. After a long and bitter dispute with the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association ending in a decision not to hear an appeal of the game from ...

Shoofly is dedicated to the celebration of contemporary children's poetry, storytelling, and literature, and strives to introduce curious young minds to the wonder and magic of poetry and language - we also try to have a lot of fun!

Shoofly is dedicated to the celebration of contemporary children's poetry, storytelling, and literature, and strives to introduce curious young minds to the wonder and magic of poetry and language - we also try to have a lot of fun!

New podcast series from Dad To The Bone Productions, and hosted by audiophile and storyteller, Jonathan Weiss - Welcome to the new dad rock podcast! We are excited to announce a brand new series which will explore music history, the music industry, and pretty much everything music related! The season will begin in January of 2023, and we look forward to seeing you then!

Königsberg, 1945. Die Rote Armee rüstet sich zum Sturm auf die Stadt, in der eine junge Frau fieberhaft versucht, ihre gefährliche Mission zu vollenden. Doch dabei gerät sie in die Schusslinie der SS.

Niklas glaubt, der Dreisatz wäre eine olympische Disziplin.Latoya kennt drei skandinavische Länder: Schweden, Holland und Nordpol. Und Tamara-Michelle hält den Bundestag für einen Feiertag.

Sein oder nicht sein? Ein neuer Fall bringt Liv Lammers an ihre Grenzen. Nach einem nächtlichen Brand in ihrem Haus ist Kriminalkommissarin Liv Lammers gerade erst in den Dienst zurückgekehrt, als sie nach Sylt gerufen wird. Ausgerechnet einer ihrer Kollegen hat in einer Fastenklinik bei Archsum einen menschlichen Schädel gefunden. Die Verletzungsspuren sprechen für einen gewaltsamen Tod, doch es erscheint nahezu unmöglich, den Schädel einem Vermisstenfall zuzuordnen.

Chad Walker may be a take-no-chances man with a plan, but there's no way Amelia Snyder is going to let her best bud marry mean girl #1—even if the wedding is solely so he can secure the controlling shares in his family's company. But free-spirited Amelia's at-the-altar groomnapping scheme takes a surprising turn when she ends up as the blushing bride instead. Suddenly, with Amelia living in her handsome husband's home—in his bedroom, no less—she starts to reconsider their strictly platonic arrangement.