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Glenn Armstrong Shepard had his sights set on going to Mars as a flight surgeon, but a training accident on the Moon left him crippled. Now he has a new plan: to be fitted with bionic prosthetics and come back even stronger. Fate and the Space Force have other plans, and Glenn is grounded. Another doctor—his ex-fiancee—takes his place, and Glenn will have to fight to prove he can be an astronaut once more. . .

Robins Weg ist von großen Veränderungen gezeichnet. Mit seiner Ernennung zum Earl of Burton hat Robin zunächst schwer zu kämpfen. Nicht nur muss er ein Gefolge zusammensuchen, sondern sich auch der Verantwortung des neuen Lehens stellen. Die Freundschaft mit Henry of Lancaster wächst weiter und Robins Schicksal ist nun unumwindbar mit dem englischen Königshaus verbunden. Jedoch setzt ihn seine privilegierte Position auch immer wieder der Missgunst seiner Neider aus. Darüber hinaus bleibt er nicht von persönlichen Schicksalsschlägen verschont.

Questo romanzo è la storia dell’amore, lancinante e assoluto, di una figlia, Marie, nata da uno stupro, per la madre, Eugénie detta Génie, che, ripudiata dalla famiglia e respinta dalla comunità dopo che ha generato una bastarda, si è murata nel silenzio e nella lontananza. Una madre che sa dirle soltanto: «Non starmi sempre tra i piedi», che raramente la abbraccia; una che tutti, in paese, bollano come matta e sfruttano facendola lavorare nei campi e nelle fattorie in cambio di un po’ di frutta, di un pezzo di carne.

Di un grande sportivo ricordi le vittorie. Oppure le giocate fuori dall'ordinario. Ci sono alcuni uomini che nel mezzo di un campo da gioco riescono a farci dimenticare ogni patema del quotidiano. Rendono possibile quello che non dovrebbe esserlo. Tra questi uomini, che se ne infischiano delle regole fisiche, c'è un tennista. Il miglior tennista di tutti tempi. Roger Federer. 17 slam, coppa Davis, 6 master, 237 settimane consecutive al numero 1 della classifica ATP e decine di record polverizzati.

Novice pilot John McNeal didn't know what he wanted to do with his life, but he was sure being ripped out of his world hadn't ever been an option. After flying through a mysterious portal and crash landing on a strange alien world, John's rescued by members of a group he thought only existed in fiction; the Lost Boys. Like most, John was familiar with the story of Peter Pan and Hook and Neverland, and like most, the idea of never growing up, clashing with pirates, and flying, was more than a little intriguing.

It was no small feat but Arthur, aka Brick Breaker, managed to pass the Combine and earn the right to keep his powers. And so, his work as a superhero may finally begin, with his team, the Eon City Champions. Their first mission sounds easy enough: rid the Climb of all the baddies squatting in the abandoned housing projects, and they'll get to keep the building as their new headquarters.

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Tick-tock, the hour is almost up. Can these two lovers who work for LAPD stop a psycho who seems to just slip away every time?

How tough do you need to be to withstand life's storms? What would you do, if everything that you've worked so long and hard to achieve comes crumbling down within an hour? Presumably, when this happens in life, it takes great effort to overcome despair—even if this life is virtual. For the dwarf named Crow, virtual life is no less important than reality. This is because the game holds great meaning, currently known only to the hero of the story, while the listener can only make guesses.

For a long time, Virtual Reality games were confined to headsets and controllers. They were the gaming norm, enjoyed by many. But then, Ataris Station was revealed; an unprecedented, fully immersive experience. Four gamers are selected to be the first to enter this uncharted territory. They will step into a world like no other, to herald in a new era of gaming, celebrated worldwide by live stream.

From the very first pages of Scripture, we see the presence of the evil one, working his malice to separate man from God. In imitation of Christ, we all must contend against the devil, the serpent who seeks our destruction. This little book will give you the tools to enter into and win that battle...with God's grace.

Some people do break free and move on to live the life of their dreams. The only thing they did differently was take the time to educate themselves, create a cohesive and clear plan of action, and then actually take that action. You don't have to continue slaving away for meager wages the rest of your life. It doesn't matter what your current situation is or how much money you do or don't have, there is a clear path out of this mess and it's waiting for you to take it! Real estate investing is one of the greatest, fastest, and simplest ways to transform your wealth.

When Fresno is hit with an unexpected outbreak of deadly scarlet fever, Andi Carter is scared. Her town friends are getting sick and school is closed until it passes. Far from the danger, at least Andi has her horse Taffy and plenty of work on the Circle C ranch to distract her. But is she really safe? First one ranch hand, then two, and then her brother Mitch fall ill. Mother is convinced that the only way to protect Andi from this terrible disease is to send her far away to fussy Aunt Rebecca in San Francisco.

The summer after Andi Carter turns nine the circus comes to town. She can't wait to get in line to see the elephants, acrobats, and - most of all - the champion bareback rider. What could be more thrilling than riding your very own horse under the big top?

Viel wundersames ist uns aus alten Mären überliefert... Wie etwa vom Freischütz Max, der vom Teufel selbst magische Gewehrkugeln bekam. Wie etwa vom unglücklichen Kapitän, der als „Fliegender Holländer“ zum ewigen Kreuzen auf dem Meer verdammt ist. In diesem Episodenhörspiel, inspiriert von alten Überlieferungen, erwachen all diese alten Sagengestalten wieder zum Leben.

River View Penitentiary housed the most notorious of criminals within its walls until the slaughter of 1945. Reopened in 2000 as Penvill prison, its evil still resides there. Single mom, Allison, is excited to work the night shift there, unaware of the deadly secrets that await her. When she’s terrorized by prisoners, stalked like an animal, and witnesses murders within the prison walls, she knows she’s the next target. As Allison plans her escape, something horrific happens to her co-worker. A terrified Allison can tell no one, or she will join the dead-housed in Penvill prison.

Do the miracles and spiritual encounters in the Bible still happen today? This is a question Nikki asked herself. She grew up going church and reading the Bible, but felt as though something was missing - an unexplainable power not of this world. Nikki started hearing stories of others experiencing miracles, and she came to a point in her life she wanted to experience them, too.

Die neue Hörspielserie, die in London die Abenteuer des 15-jährigen Sherlock Holmes in der Zeit vor Arthur Conan Doyles Geschichten erzählt. Auf der Feier von Captain John Vivian geschieht etwas Unglaubliches: Ein Unhold mit Teufelsgesicht landet auf der Terrasse, spuckt blaues Feuer und entführt Johns Frau Florence. Mit unmenschlichen Sprüngen flüchtet das Wesen über die Dächer. Der junge Sherlock Holmes sammelt Spuren, um zu beweisen, dass sich kein Dämon, sondern ein Mensch hinter dem Spuk verbirgt.

Die neue Hörspielserie, die in London die Abenteuer des 15-jährigen Sherlock Holmes in der Zeit vor Arthur Conan Doyles Geschichten erzählt. Mycroft hat sich das Bein gebrochen. Als ihn Sherlock und Victor im Krankenhaus besuchen, begegnen sie der junge Elli Sweetly, deren Mutter gerade einen mysteriösen Unfall hatte. Wurde sie absichtlich ins Hafenbecken gestoßen? Als kurz darauf auch Ellis Vater verschwindet, bieten Sherlock Holmes und Victor Trevor ihre Hilfe an. Zu dritt kommen sie in Londons Kanalisation den merkwürdigen Umständen nach und nach auf die Schliche.

Die neue Hörspielserie, die in London die Abenteuer des 15-jährigen Sherlock Holmes in der Zeit vor Arthur Conan Doyles Geschichten erzählt. Sherlock Holmes Vater Sherrinford hat seinem Sohn die Bücher weggenommen, weil der zu viel liest. Zum Glück kann sein Bruder Mycroft ihn mit einem Auftrag ablenken. Mycroft will wissen, wieso der achtbare Richter Huntingworth jeden Abend ins anrüchige East End fährt. Zu dumm nur, dass Sherlocks neuer Mitbewohner, der gleichaltrige Victor Trevor, bei der Sache dabei sein will. Zu zweit kommen sie einem ungelösten Fall auf die Spur.