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Es ist kurz vor den Sommerferien, und eine Hitzewelle hat Nova City fest im Griff. Dennoch ist Nick Bell guter Dinge: Mit seinem supersexy Freund Seth und seinen Freundinnen Jazz und Gibby hat er ein Superhelden-Team gegründet, um die Bürger von Nova City zu schützen. Keine Sekunde zu früh, wie sich herausstellt: Simon Burke kandidiert für das Amt des Oberbürgermeisters. Sollte er gewinnen, würde das das Ende der Extraordinairies bedeuten. Doch damit nicht genug: Gerüchten zufolge ist Superschurke Shadow Star aus dem Gefängnis geflohen.

Band 2 von T. J. Klunes großer Superhelden-Saga. Mit Mut, Charme und Enthusiasmus hat Nick es geschafft: Er ist endlich mit seinem ersten Freund zusammen. Und zwar nicht mit irgendeinem Jungen, sondern mit einem waschechten Superhelden. Doch dann taucht eine Gruppe neuer Extraordinaries in Nova City auf – mit Kräften, von denen bisher noch nie jemand etwas gehört hat. Die Stadt droht ins Chaos zu stürzen, und Nick und seine Freunde müssen erst einmal herausfinden, wer bei alldem eigentlich gut und wer böse ist.

Step back in time to the heart of Sydney’s gold rush era with an unfiltered glimpse into the city’s bustling construction scene. Immerse yourself in the vivid historical backdrop transporting your senses to the hustle and noise of the burgeoning Sydney in 1855.

A dollar bill inside a chicken egg. An Orca who drags her across the Puget Sound for a chat with her dead husband. A lover who conjures a 4th of July fireworks show in October and then disappears. Channy Adams is having a strange month, and she's determined to find out why - beginning with an anonymous novel that seems to be describing bits of her life. A mind-bending lark from the author of The Popcorn Girl

An amateur opera critic finds himself in an affair with the world's greatest diva in this rollicking, erotic comedy from the author of Gabriella's Voice.

Escaping a family vacation in a little town east of Yosemite, Skye Pelter sings "Nature Boy" in a karaoke bar and triggers the adventure of a lifetime. Given an open calendar, a stealth '86 Toyota pickup truck and cold, hard cash, the only limits are his imagination and the Interstate Highway System. A wild, free-wheeling novel from the author of The Popcorn Girl and Operaville. "A stylistic cross between Tom Robbins, Kerouac, and Wes Anderson at their finest. Vaughn writes with a wit, tenderness, cerebral intensity and outright raunchy humor which fast becomes addictive." --CSLowe

Where did Christianity begin? How has the belief in one, true, all-powerful God splintered into thousands of denominations? Discover the ancient roots of the Christian faith. Travel across time and geography and discover the Judaic roots of Christianity. Meet the visionaries, saints, and evangelists who carved and sculpted religion and Christianity, as we know it today including Martin Luther, Mother Teresa, Lester Roloff, George Whitefield, Mary Magdalene, St. Augustine, John Wycliffe, and Pope Francis and more.

It seems that in recent years angel sightings and experiences are everywhere. Perhaps this is because the world is more and more complicated and people are feeling exhausted from keeping up when time is moving too fast and they are endlessly distracted by technology, which leaves them spiritually empty. Many people believe that angels and demons exist and are active in our world today.

Learning a new language is very exciting. It gives you the advantage of travelling with ease, meeting new people and fully experiencing a new culture. The goal of this book is to show you the quickest way to learn the Spanish language in an effective and efficient manner. Aside from covering the basics in detail, like general words and phrases, this guide will cover a full range of Spanish language ideas, concepts and other essential areas.

The Mumbo Jumbo Fix: A Survival Guide for Effective Doctor-Patient-Nurse Communication tackles the vital subject of healthcare miscommunication which is a leading cause of patient harm. It is the first book of its kind geared to all three essential participants--doctors, nurses, AND patients. Written by a medical malpractice trial attorney, hospital risk manager, and healthcare educator, its unique holistic approach provides real-world practical solutions in a concise, easy-to-read, and entertaining format. No other book in the field has been written by someone with equivalent “boots on ...

Fall from grace… In a twist of fate, these angels have done the unforgivable and have been kicked out. Some are left to roam freely while they plot their revenge. Some are immediately given a new job as a form of punishment. Some are even innocent and try to prove it themselves. But can any of them find their new purpose in the end? Featuring stories by Michael Paige, Matthew Fryer, Bruno Lombardi, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Kelly Barker, A.E. Lowan, C.L. Hart, and J.E. Feldman.

The alien invasion of America didn't start in 1942 with the "Battle over Los Angeles"; in truth it was thousands of years prior. From the dawn of man, Native American cultures have claimed to be visited by people that came from the stars. There are countless shocking and amazing accounts handed down for generations of aliens from other worlds visiting in our ancient past. These star people educated and civilized mankind and guided the first Americans. Their legends speak of people coming from the stars to educate, guide, and civilize people of the Earth.

Are we on the verge of a nuclear holocaust? Political tensions are at an all-time high and with North Korea and Iran nuking up, it's even more of a concern. Nuclear accidents via human error and machine malfunction continue to occur and cyber-terrorism is a top concern for national security. As if that's not enough, there is evidence of unknown craft being responsible for the disarming of ballistic missiles with a technology beyond our comprehension.

When Charles Chaplin signed a record-setting contract with the Mutual Film Corporation in February 1916, it was the culmination of events that changed the motion picture business. Mutual's founders redefined how films were bought, sold, and distributed. Chaplin redefined screen comedy with a character that leapt into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Together they established the value of star power and created 12 magnificent comedies that have endured for generations.

The DARE left Earth-Space in the year 2107 on an important mission to GLIESE 667 Cc; to bring life to the future home of the human race. But something happened in 2108 and The DARE was presumed lost. The DARE sent a distress signal in the year 2114 and hadn't been heard from since: The crew and passengers were presumed dead. In 2153, The DARE unexpectedly returned to Earth-Space, a ghost ship near the planet Mars.

There is a mystery afoot. What has happened to Adam Goodman? Compelling mysteries, like any good story, have been around as long as human beings have had the breath to tell them. Lilith: Queen of the Night is the kind of good story that involves mysterious beings, the everyday working Joes (like you and me), the poor dumb clucks, the Everyman, the Willie Lohman types, and in this case, the eternal optimist, Adam Goodman.

The tenacles of a merciless Mexican drug cartel have infiltrated a small, rural Pennsylvania town with deadly consequences. Former marine turned police officer Matt Riley makes a last-ditch effort to stem the flow of opioids when he initiates a deal for recovering addict Cody Ware to serve as a confidential informant. His back to the wall, Cody accepts the deal and burrows into the local drug trade. As Matt and Cody close in on the cartel, its enforcer pulls strings with informants at surprisingly high places – nearly costing Cody his life. In the style of John Sanford and Vince Flynn, ...

Hör Dich schlau! Diese Hörspielreihe basiert auf den Themen der erfolgreichen WAS IST WAS-Bände. Das bereits aus dem TV bekannte Trio Theo, Tess und Quentin lädt auf abenteuerliche Wissensreisen ein und stößt dabei auf viele interessante Fakten. Mit Humor und Sachverständnis wird so jedes Thema zum puren Hörvergnügen. Vulkane: Ein Berg explodiert, Rauch steigt auf, Funken und glühende Felsbrocken schleudern durch die Luft, Lavaströme bahnen sich ihren Weg. Ein Vulkan bricht aus und wir sind von den Vorboten bis zu den Nachwirkungen eines solch gewaltigen Naturereignisses dabei. Wie entsteht ein Vulkan?

Harley, the Redneck Shepherd, is an enduring, delightful version of Luke’s account of the night of Jesus’ birth. The timeless message of the gospel shines through as Harley and the Melvins share their account of an astonishing encounter with God’s plan for the redemption of humanity.

Not all business podcasts are no-nonsense. In 2004, two college friends founded Fresh Produce, a mostly just typical ad agency with an art gallery in it. Since then they've helped a lot of businesses not fit in very well. The Differentiated Business Podcast with Michael J Hart the Fourth and Theodore J Heeren the First provides a glimpse at what its like to work at a one-of-a-kind ad business that specializes in differentiation strategy. If you’re looking for a business podcast about caring for office plants, kazoo collecting, or how to run a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, you just hit the ...