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"Flight Z" hurtles through the skies with a deadly secret onboard—an unstoppable pathogen carried by a swarm of infected mosquitoes. As the passengers begin to turn into ravenous creatures, one woman must fight for her life in the confines of a doomed plane. Tension builds with every chapter as survival becomes a desperate gamble in this heart-pounding thriller. The fate of billions hangs in the balance—if they make it to the ground, the real horror will begin. Buckle up for the ultimate ride.

In "The 5wamp of the Dead," years have passed since the dark events of "Swamp of t4e Dead." Now, Sandra finds herself thrust back into a world overrun by the undead, battling through the shadows and dangers of a new, relentless apocalypse where survival demands every ounce of her strength.

This is the story of Jacques Ladouceur he was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He rose from object poverty to the highest level of pro soccer in the world. He traces his fascinating journey from playing soccer on the streets of Haiti as a boy, through his career as a professional soccer player in Athens, Greece, and the USA. He learned the true value of life, family, and making choices.

Known as the "Age of Enlightenment", the 1700s were a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. "400 Quotations from the Philosophy of the Enlightenment" offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place during the 18th century. It is ideal for those needing an extra bit of motivation throughout their day.

Meester Jaap is een echte meester, maar af en toe een beetje gek... In de klas van meester Jaap wordt veel geleerd, maar dan wel op een originele manier. De kinderen en hij trekken lootjes voor surprises, en voor het kerstdiner staat er boerenkool op het menu. Maar meester Jaap zorgt er ook voor dat er niet gepest wordt en dat de kinderen respect hebben voor elkaars achtergrond. Als Fatima op een dag op school komt met een hoofddoekje en iedereen begint te lachen, zet meester Jaap een oude dameshoed op zijn hoofd, en mag iedereen iets uit de verkleedkist pakken.

In a city torn by war, humans and vampires must forge a tenuous alliance to survive. As leaders Jacob and Lucifer clash in a final reckoning, the fate of New Beijing hangs in the balance. Amidst betrayal and fragile peace, unity becomes their only hope. A thrilling tale of survival, power, and the quest for a new dawn.

La Révolution française est la période de l'histoire de France comprise entre l'ouverture des États généraux, le 5 mai 1789, et le coup d'État du 18 brumaire de Napoléon Bonaparte, le 9 novembre 1799. Il s'agit d'un moment crucial de l'histoire de France, puisqu'elle marque la fin de l'Ancien Régime, et le remplacement de la monarchie absolue française par une monarchie constitutionnelle, puis par la Première République.

In "Chronicles of Womania: The Way of War," the tranquility of the sea kingdom Vatnheim is shattered when a mage discovers Poseidon's legendary trident. Renaming himself Neptune, he harnesses its power to wage war against Empress Sonja and her realm. As battles rage and alliances are tested, Sonja and her warriors must confront this ancient threat, leading to an epic clash that will determine the fate of their world. This tale of valor, magic, and destiny captures the essence of a timeless struggle between good and evil.

Le roman qui a inspiré la série évènement sur Netflix. Kentucky, 1957. Après la mort de sa mère, Beth Harmon, neuf ans, est placée dans un orphelinat où l'on donne aux enfants de mystérieuses "vitamines" censées les apaiser. Elle y fait la connaissance d'un vieux gardien passionné d'échecs qui lui en apprend les règles. Beth commence alors à gagner, trop vite, trop facilement. Dans son lit, la nuit, la jeune fille rejoue les parties en regardant le plafond où les pièces se bousculent à un rythme effréné.

In the neon-soaked streets of Edo, a city where cutting-edge technology and ancient traditions intertwine, a solitary figure emerges as the guardian of an evolving society. Bluejay, a descendant of the legendary Yatagarasu, patrols the city, ensuring that its embrace of cybernetic enhancements strengthens rather than diminishes the human spirit. Amidst a backdrop of futuristic advancements, Bluejay upholds Bushid0, a code derived from the ancient samurai ethos, now reimagined to safeguard the community against the perils of unchecked technological power. As Edo stands as a beacon of ...

"Shogi: The Dimensional Mind Game" offers a comprehensive and advanced exploration of Shogi, tailored for those seeking an in- depth understanding of the game's strategic, mathematical, and psychological dimensions. It delves into the complexities and intricacies that make Shogi not just a game, but a profound intellectual pursuit, blending centuries-old traditions with the latest in theoretical and technological advancements. This book is an essential guide for anyone passionate about understanding the depths of Shogi at a granular level, providing insights into its past, present, and future.

The femme fatale seeks vengeance for her family and takes up the mantle of "The Mantis" as she wields the dual karambits intended for her before her father was brutally murdered by members of Jakarta's dark underworld.

Encryption, a vital component of information security, plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data in the digital realm. It employs intricate mathematical algorithms to transform readable information into unreadable ciphertext, safeguarding it from unauthorized access. Encryption's significance lies in its ability to uphold confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of information. It ensures that confidential data remains secret, prevents unauthorized tampering or corruption, and allows verification of the source and integrity of messages. Encryption serves as a guardian of ...

The Definitive Guide to Prolog Programming

Und weiter geht die Jagd. Noch immer fehlt jeder Hinweis auf den Mörder von "Cherie". Alles wird nur ständig komplizierter. Was hat der reiche Berner zu verbergen? Wer ist der seltsame Mann, der im Wald lebt? Wieso mischt das BKA mit? Fragen über Fragen - und keine Antworten. Dazu das Gefühlschaos von Siggi, der noch immer nicht über die Trennung von Dinah hinweg ist. Als sich die Ereignisse überschlagen, geraten Emma, Rodenstock und Siggi in Lebensgefahr ...

Porté par le timbre profond et éraillé d'Ingrid Donnadieu, découvrez un polar où la mort ne frappe pas toujours au hasard... Ce matin-là, comme tous les dimanches, Alice Pernelle s'éclipse de la maison de ses parents pour aller courir avec son chien dans la campagne environnante. Mais en arrivant au bord de la Cure, cette rivière qui traverse le village de Pierre-Perthuis, une scène terrible lui coupe les jambes et lui soulève l'estomac. Un corps écartelé entre quatre arbres et grouillant de vers.

This second collection of dramatized stories from the early days of detective fiction includes the following: "The Mystery of Mrs. Dickinson" by Nick Carter; "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain; "The Red-Headed League" and "The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; "The Purloined Letter" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe; "Mr. Policeman and the Cook" by Wilkie Collins; and more.

A VERY Short Story, the first in the Taking Back Earth series. Specially for Kindle Unlimited Customers In the jungles of a broken planet, Maia is still haunted by the people she's lost. She can't risk allowing Noah to get close to her... not the way things are. When the aliens came they destroyed everything and everyone in their path, and to defeat them, mankind had to make itself into something else... something fiercer, more violent... less human. Rebuilding the planet may require more than just hard work. It may depend on rediscovering what it is to be human. This is Maia's task.

In the gripping tale set in a Hawaiian beachscape, Wendy, a brave young woman, finds herself thrust into a sudden and terrifying zombie outbreak. With only a machete in hand, she must navigate the treacherous sands and an incoming, ominous red tsunami that carries more than just water. Her story is a harrowing fight for survival against the undead, testing her resolve and bravery in the face of unimaginable horror.

En parallèle à sa magistrale "Histoire de France", Jacques Bainville a écrit une "Petite histoire de France" pour les enfants. Il souhaitait que ceux-ci connaissent le nom des rois qui ont fait la France, comme le récit des grandes batailles où s'étaient illustrés les héros et les saints de notre pays. Au fil de l'écoute, Vercingétorix, Clovis, Charlemagne, Hugues Capet, Saint-Louis se succèdent jusqu'à François Ier.