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Das politische System der Bundesrepublik ist nicht ganz einfach zu durchschauen. Was hat es mit der Bundesversammlung und der Wahl des Bundespräsidenten auf sich? Wie kommen bei einer Bundestagswahl die Überhangmandate zustande? Was macht ein Alterspräsident im Landtag? Welche Aufgaben hat...

Salvage System is a beacon of hope, and a number of other races continue looking toward it as an inspiration for how to live and govern themselves, and - in some cases - for assistance in defending themselves and throwing off oppressive regimes. But the galaxy is a big place, and many of the races in it aren’t friendly. Would these forces like to take over Salvage System and acquire its resources? Absolutely.

This novel centers on the "It's me" telephone scam - often targeting the elderly - that has escalated in Japan in recent years. Typically, the caller identifies himself only by saying, "Hey, it's me", and goes on to claim in great distress that he's been in an accident or lost some money with which he was entrusted at work, etc., and needs funds wired to his account right away. ME's narrator is a nondescript young Tokyoite named Hitoshi Nagano.

Fifteen outstanding authors. Fourteen extraordinary stories. One best-selling universe. It’s the 22nd century. The galaxy has opened up to humanity as a hyperactive beehive of stargates and new technologies, and we suddenly find ourselves in a vast playground of different races, environments, and cultures. Enter the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates humans from the majority of the other races. Enter a galaxy not only of mercenaries, but also of aliens, hired assassins, and accountants. Accountants?

My life is too complicated for more than that. Besides, what would I do with a possessive, demanding, sexy-as-hell motorcycle man? Especially one who's younger than me. As an executive with a demanding career and single mom to a three-year-old little girl, my life is planned down to the minute, but everyone knows what they say about the best-laid plans… When Jake Hayes walks into Rossi Motors looking for a partnership between our two companies, I'm lost for words.

Step into a world of rogue screen readers, Braille in fantasy worlds, a friend meeting an acquaintance after several years, and more. This #OwnVoices anthology features fiction by blind and visually impaired authors showing readers how they thrive, hurt, get revenge, outsmart bullies, or go on epic adventures. Artificial Divide is an own-voices story collection that captures the many layers of blindness and, for once, puts visually impaired protagonists in the driver’s seat, letting us glimpse their lives. When we think about it, we're not really divided.

Allister lost the love of his life once. He refuses to allow it again. The only problem is…to save her, he must become a monster. A real monster. But she isn’t the only one in danger. She isn’t the only one desperate for help. And he…isn’t the only monster. He isn’t the only monster hiding in plain sight. But he also doesn’t have to fight alone, not when his monster girl companion is always at his side. Not when she is there to teach him how to hunt, even as he teaches her to seem more human. But the craving to hunt is powerful, and he…has a lot of enemies to hunt.

Allister’s life seems to have taken a turn for the better, especially now that he has six women in his life, but everything is about to get flipped upside down as he begins to uncover the truth of his past. A truth that is silently stalking him in the darkness. Watching. Waiting. Calculating.

When something strikes the Moon hard enough to crack it, humanity doesn't die all at once. It just stops having a future. Chance Monroe was already done with the world before it started ending. After too much loss and a civilization fraying at every edge, he retreated to a cabin in the northern woods with the last friend he had left. Then three impacts tore through the Moon in a single instant — in one side and out the other — and what they left behind wasn't just damage. It was a countdown.

‘Cinematic, suspenseful, totally immersive’ ZOË SCHLANGER ‘Explosive … fascinating’ RENI EDDO-LODGE ‘Entertaining’ DAILY TELEGRAPH The explosive true story of a secret group of radicals who launched a clandestine battle to save the planet, and what their legacy illuminates about...

“In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.”—Washington Post “An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her...

Unlike the other arts, American literature has been a powerful, influential, and leading aspect of American culture. By turns sedate and mercurial and possessing a moral mind set of various social values, the American short story reveals in its pages the psyche of a growing, sprawling nation whose sense of destiny has always been larger than life. Here are seven masterpieces that will make you smile, make you frown, and leave you pondering the mystery that surrounds the soul of a great nation.

Before my world came crashing down, I had it all. The successful career I dreamed of. The beautiful red-brick home where I could relax in front of the fire. The handsome, devoted husband whose blue eyes and charming smile always made me feel safe. As I call time of death, my voice is steady. My colleagues stand hushed around me, their eyes on me, confused, concerned.

On a crisp autumn day in the small town of Mount Chester, Detective Kay Sharp comes face-to-face with the past she has spent the last decade running from. Her ex-husband, Brian, has been accused of murder.

Seventeen-year-old Isis Blake hasn't fallen in love in three years, nine weeks, and five days, and after what happened last time, she intends to keep it that way. Since then she's lost 85 pounds, gotten four streaks of purple in her hair, and moved to Buttcrack-of-Nowhere, Ohio, to help her mom escape a bad relationship. All the girls in her new school want one thing - Jack Hunter, the Ice Prince of East Summit High. Hot as an Armani ad, smart enough to get into Yale, and colder than the Arctic, Jack has never gone out with anyone.

After 15-year-old Kaylee disappears without a trace, FBI special agent Tess Winnett is assigned to the case that falls outside of the normal purview of the FBI. With every lead she uncovers, more questions are posed and with only one possible, terrifying answer: There are others like her who have vanished, never to be seen or heard from again. Is there a pattern in these disappearances? What happened to the others who have vanished? Is there a connection, or is Tess chasing shadows?

Fourteen years ago, Alan Porter returned from a contract with a hefty payday for his company, Silent Night, and a surprise: five orphaned Zuul pups. Although Humans and Zuul have faced off on many battlefields, little was known of the ancient mercenary race, and Alan and his wife, Dana, raised them the best they could. The five pups, Rex, Ripley, Drake, Sonya, and Shadow grew to maturity in Australia, happy with their lives. Until a Zuul with the Winged Hussars happens across the strange family and carries news of them home.

A lot of people avoid negotiations. They are driven by the fear of being rejected, ridiculed, or ignored, so they choose not to do it at all. But negotiating is an incredibly useful skill that can be applied to nearly anything in your life - from getting a better price on your car to getting a higher salary, paying lower interest, or landing a huge account. By choosing not to negotiate, you are leaving money on the table. Master the Negotiation will guide you through the steps and strategies of negotiating like a pro.

A catastrophic undead outbreak has completely overwhelmed the United States military. This isn't a standard zombie horde—it's a weaponized army controlled by two ruthless Necromancers, unleashing hyper-intelligent, fast-running variants that spread infection within minutes. Facing total national annihilation, the President has no choice but to authorize the ultimate wild card: The Omnis. An elite, legendary black-ops division of premier monster hunters, the Omnis are trained across multiple combat fields, martial arts, and advanced tactical warfare.

Der Krieg mit den Namenlosen tobt in den Schatten der Welt. Noch liegt das Schlachtfeld verborgen, doch für wie lange? Während Pheros, Samas und ihre Begleiter alles daran setzen, Mira aus den Fängen der Namenlosen zu befreien, muss sich die junge Sturmfürstin Schmerz und Dunkelheit stellen.