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Surrendered at birth from seemingly nowhere, a frail savant-like Cyrus is adopted by the most unlikely couple. In his second novel, Dan Lattanzio follows the life of Cyrus as he explores meaning in his life and how he relates to those around him. From his infancy, Cyrus begins to have an inexplicable effect on those around him despite his physical size. Even in a world where the strong often victimize the weak, Cyrus embodies a positive outlook that he willingly shares with everyone he meets.

Domination, control, pain and death are as fundamental to Eru’s survival as breathing, for Eru is an archos. Bereft of any senses, it is only through enslaving others that Eru can see, hear, and feel the world around him. Eru knows all too well why the people of Deor hate the archos, why they hate even a lowly street wretch like him. Yet Eru knows that he is just as fully enslaved by his archos instincts as those he seizes. He is as much a slave as any other in Deor, living under the inescapable power of the archos goddess Aitrox. For uncounted centuries, Aitrox has ruled Deor.

How does an educated, upper-middle-class internet executive with a family and a bright future react when plunged into a seven-year vortex of homelessness from which he can find no escape? In eleven cities across all three West Coast states, this former journalist had the sense to document his terrifying, hilarious, transformative experiences over those years, culminating in running a homeless tent city in one of West Oakland's most dangerous locations.

Nous sommes tous écrasés par le poids de nos habitudes, trop occupés à gérer des urgences, des to-do-list ou des différends avec nos collègues pour avoir le temps et l'énergie de repenser nos organisations. Dan Heath, éminent spécialiste du monde du travail, nous propose sa stratégie : identifier les « points de levier », ces endroits où un petit effort apportera de grands résultats.

Sur les champs de bataille d'Aexe Cardinal, une planète infiltrée par le Chaos, les troupes de la Garde Impériale sont prises dans une impasse aux côtés de leurs alliés. Le colonel-commissaire Ibram Gaunt et son régiment, le Premier et Unique de Tanith, sont jetés tout droit dans l'enfer des tranchées, où la mort guette à chaque instant sous les tirs d'artillerie. À long terme, le seul espoir de survie pour Gaunt et ses fantassins légers est d'accepter une mission si dangereuse que personne ne l'a jamais tentée !

Since losing her wife six years ago, Colby has perfected the hermit lifestyle: secluded Minnesota cabin, golden retriever, weekly cupcake run. Zero complications. Until a chaotic, pink-haired vet tech arrives for a house call and—in one reckless moment—Colby lets someone in. It was supposed to be one night. Then the blizzard hit. Josie is a serial hobbyist who's perfected the art of avoiding rejection. Pilates, painting, pickleball—anything but feelings. So being trapped in a cabin with no distractions and a gorgeous woman who clearly regrets last night? Personal nightmare.

Family secrets have Felicia Tennison, and the sister she never knew existed, on the run. Someone is after them, and Felicia will have to turn to someone she never wanted to see again for help—her ex. Sheriff Jude Duke vows to protect them as they race to uncover why the little girl is a target. But the search to find the answers could cost them their futures.

Dax Masters has everything he could wish for—great friends, a good handle on seventh Grade, and a science community to run. As head of the Earth Moves Project, Dax has inspired other kid scientists from around the world to share their observations. His schedule is full, but that doesn't stop him from signing up for a new extracurricular class, Environmental Studies.

Soon to be a major motion picture! This audiobook offers an immersive audio experience, fully sound designed to enhance your enjoyment. Listen out for the splashing of waves as Pip the seadragon plays in the reef and the friendly "blub-blub-blub" of Mr. Fish as he greets his new friend! Sit back...

This program is read by actor Nina Oyama, voice of the energetic sea dragon, Pip, in the film The Pout-Pout Fish! The Pout-Pout Fish is a glum, gloomy swimmer who doesn't quite fit in . . . But maybe he hasn't gone on the right adventure yet! Swim along with Mr. Fish as he discovers new places...

The early days and inexorable rise of the young Bernie Sanders, the one-of-a-kind visionary who changed American politics forever, told by a son of the People’s Republic of Burlington, Vermont In this symphonic origin story of an era-defining politician, Dan Chiasson, a Burlington native who...

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this tenth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, a safety expert is called to Ella Mentry School, but can she perfectly protect the kids from…well, everything? Ella Mentry School is dangerous! Kids...

In this essay originally aired in the 1950s, baseball legend Jackie Robinson reflects on fighting imperfection to create a better world in "Free Minds and Hearts at Work", his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans...

Professor and attorney Michael Mullane says that we are all protected by and accountable to the law, in "The Rule of Law," his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the...

Professor of psychiatry Kay Redfield Jamison describes the power of intense emotions and temperaments in "The Benefits of Restlessness and Jagged Edges", her contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous...

In her contribution to NPR's This I Believe series, novelist Isabelle Allende reflects on how her daughter's life--and death--taught her that "In Giving I Connect With Others". This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing...

Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm.

Intensiivinen trilleri lento-onnettomuuksista, menetyksestä ja viimeisen yhteyden etsimisestä. Niklasin elämä romahtaa, kun hän menettää vaimonsa Evan kauheassa lento-onnettomuudessa. Kun Niklas saa tietää, että onnettomuuspaikoilta löytyy toisinaan uhrien jäähyväiskirjeitä, häntä alkaa vaivata pakkomielle siitä, että Eva olisi kirjoittanut hänelle sekunteja ennen kuolemaansa.

Clara Wheaton to dziewczyna z dobrej rodziny. Jest ambitna, ma dobre maniery, jest przewidywalna. Kiedy szkolna miłość Clary zaprasza ją do siebie na drugi koniec kraju, oferta jest zbyt kusząca, by można było się jej oprzeć. Niestety, jest to również zbyt piękne, aby mogło być prawdziwe. Okazuje się, że Clara wynajmuje mieszkanie razem z czarującym nieznajomym. Josh może być trochę zbyt dociekliwy i... przystojny, by czuła się całkowicie komfortowo w jego towarzystwie.

The Brutish Museums sits at the heart of a heated debate about cultural restitution, repatriation and the decolonisation of museums. Since its first publication, museums across the western world have begun to return their Bronzes to Nigeria, heralding a new era in the way we understand the collections of empire we once took for granted.