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For most of human history, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our daily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are - our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. And that disconnect comes at a cost. In The Human Cosmos, Jo Marchant takes us on a tour through the history of humanity's relationship with the heavens.

Rylan Black prefers to be alone. Maybe it's because he's the only bear shifter in a pack of wolves. He spends most of his days by himself in his garden, only talking to his five friends in the pack when they come out to visit him. He hears that Finn found his mate and heads to congratulate his friend when a scent hits him.

Nineteen-year-old Mirari fears her magical powers more than anything else in the world. They are the reason she ran away and concealed her identity. But when her childhood best friend, Gaven, is framed and sentenced to death, Mirari must strike a deal with the only man who can save him — Lord Fangbane.

Are you ready to embark on the incredible journey of parenthood as an LGBTQ+ individual or couple? Do you face unique challenges and uncertainties, seeking guidance that truly understands and celebrates your experience? "LGBTQ+ Parents Guide to Raising Kids With Pride" is your comprehensive resource, designed to empower, support, and uplift you every step of the way.

"We live so far in the backwoods, we have to pump sunshine through hollow logs," young Susanette's daddy says, when asked where the Howell family lives. Their cracker house, which has never been slapped by a loaded paintbrush, sits on a small tobacco farm near the Suwannee River in North Florida, 18 miles from the small town of Live Oak - a town that was, at the turn of the 19th century, the fifth largest town in Florida and the largest inland city in the state.

When a string of bodies are discovered high up in the branches of trees near the Canadian border, FBI Special Agent Katie Winter is called in to hunt down the killer responsible for the bizarre crime. What can his signature mean? And where will he strike again?

The warm weather brings brief but welcome relief to the unforgiving Canadian terrain—but with the melting of the snow comes a horrifying discovery. FBI Special Agent Katie Winter follows the killer down a dark and dangerous path—but can she solve the case before it swallows her whole?

Imogen has always dreamed of writing for a magazine. Infinite internships later, Imogen dreams of any job. Writing her blog around double shifts at the pub is neither fulfilling her creatively nor paying the bills. Harri might just be Imogen's fairy godmother. She's moving from the glossy pages of Panache magazine to launch a fierce feminist site, The Know. And she thinks Imogen's most outrageous sexual content will help generate the clicks she needs. But neither woman is aware of the crucial thing they have in common.

Adeline Severance leads a dangerous, magical double life. Tattoo artist by day and warding witch by night, Adeline uses magical inks, a tattoo machine, and the help of her best friend, Lars, to permanently imbue spells of protection onto her clients. Thanks to the Magistrate's greed and failure to protect its citizens, her services were in high demand. But when Nicholas Marks walks through the door of her tattoo studio looking for an appointment, one of Adeline's wards isn't the only thing he's after. Forced into working for the Magistrate, he's been tasked with bringing her in.

Nach dem versuchten Mordanschlag auf Klaus Gudwin im Keller der Villa beginnt für Anna Gudwin eine fieberhafte Suche nach der Täterin. Denn diese wird es erneut versuchen, so viel steht fest. Während Manfred Mor wie üblich ein doppeltes Spiel zu spielen scheint und keine große Hilfe ist, wartet Jody Reed mit einer heißen Spur auf: Eine "Schwarze Witwe" - die Tochter eines gefallenen tschetschenischen Widerstandskämpfers - will sich an dem BND-Agenten rächten, der den Tod ihres Vaters zu verantwortet hatte.

In the not-so-distant future, a select few survivors are tasked with colonizing and repopulating a new planetary home for humanity. They have learned from the selfish mistakes of past generations that rendered Earth no longer capable of sustaining life, and set to building a society on New Earth that is strictly dedicated to the collective good. The New Rules outlaw individual rights and independent action; the citizens of New Earth must accept their assigned roles without question or risk being identified as unfit and terminated.

Uriel Ventris, Captain der Ultramarines, ist in die Reihen der Primaris aufgestiegen. Seine neueste Mission führt ihn und einige Krieger der Vierten Kompanie fort von Roboute Guillimans Indomitus-Kreuzzug und zu einer Grenzwelt des Reiches Ultramar. Auf Sycorax ereignete sich einst eine Schlacht gegen die Orks, doch jetzt wird der Planet von einem Feind aus uralter Zeit angegriffen – den Necrons. Die Ultramarines haben schon zuvor gegen diese unheilvollen Xenos gekämpft, doch Uriel Ventris glaubt zu erkennen, dass ein alter Widersacher aus seiner eigenen Vergangenheit die Hand im Spiel hat.

A crown can be won; blood cannot be changed. The Conqueror's Queen is the third title in Joanna Courtney's sweeping historical series, The Queens of Conquest. William of Normandy is a rough man, but what more can you expect of an illegitimate son trying to muscle his way into a dukedom? After a violent start to their courtship, Mathilda of Flanders discovers William to be a man of unexpected sensitivity.

This timeless book will become an essential part of your nightly ritual, ensuring a tranquil and rejuvenating night's sleep for both of you. The melodic words create a serene atmosphere that prepares their mind and body for a deep, restful sleep.

“Milk Bread Beer Ice” is a road trip shared by a husband and wife who no longer communicate through meaningful dialogue. Fifty-year-old “Hazel” is forced to enter an alien workplace after the sudden death of her husband. In “Today Is the Day,” the village women gather together for their annual ritual of planting blisterlilies. And “Family Secrets” travels to DeKalb, Illinois, and the First World War, as the narrator searches for a missing year in her mother’s life . . . and unearths a surprising connection to Ernest Hemingway.

The night sky is an endless source of wonder and mystery. For thousands of years it has been at the heart of scientific and philosophical inquiry, from the first star catalogues etched into ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the metres-wide telescopes constructed in Chile's Atacama Desert today. On a clear night it is hard not to look up and pick out familiar constellations, and to think of the visionary minds who pioneered our understanding of what lies beyond.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Shanghai. Greater Than a Tourist - Shanghai, China by author Liyang Zhang/Lily offers the inside scoop on Shanghai. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist.

Raven has the mysterious ability to know when people are lying. Unfortunately, this superpower is useless when her father disappears without a trace.

Ireland, 1846: Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there's not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who owns her home, her family's land, their crops, everything. His dogs are always well fed, even as famine sets in.

Roman is the CEO of Alpha Cybersecurity. He gave up finding his fated mate long ago, so imagine his surprise when he catches scent of the new analyst. He’s even more surprised when his advances are meant with a cold shoulder. Doesn’t she feel this between them? Roman didn’t get to where he is by giving up, though, so he hatches a new plan and makes Kiera his assistant. He figures spending all day together will help him figure out how she can reject him and that he’ll make her his in no time.