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Considered the first full-length detective novel in the English language, T.S. Eliot described The Moonstone as 'the first and greatest English detective novel'. The stone of the title is an enormous yellow diamond plundered from an Indian shrine after the Siege of Seringapatam. Given to Miss Verinder on her 18th birthday, it mysteriously disappears that very night. Suspicion falls on three Indian jugglers who have been seen in the neighbourhood. Sergeant Cuff is assigned to the case....

Contro tutte le previsioni, Katniss è sopravvissuta agli Hunger Games per la seconda volta. Ma anche se ora è lontana dall'arena sanguinaria, non può dirsi salva. Capitol City è molto arrabbiata. Capitol City vuole vendetta. E chi è destinato a pagare per i disordini? Katniss, ovviamente, la Ragazza di Fuoco. Come se non bastasse, il Presidente Snow tiene a precisare che ormai tutti sono in pericolo, nessuno escluso: la famiglia di Katniss, i suoi amici più cari, tutti gli abitanti del Distretto 12.

Do you feel misunderstood when expressing your feelings? Avoiding talks for fear of conflict? Or struggling to connect even when you both want to understand each other? You’re not alone. Many couples face these challenges, but lasting change is possible. With the right tools, you can resolve conflicts, improve trust, and strengthen your bond.

Her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty brought her to peak stardom, a role which might have been created for the tempestuous, strong-willed, and passionate woman that she is. As might be expected, in this memoir, she tells the truth; from her romantic adventures - sometimes desirable, sometimes disastrous - with some of the most famous and interesting men in the world, to the inside story of her fascinating and erratic acting career. Joan Collins candidly divulges her past imperfect in a book that is, like herself, outspoken, witty, daring, and full of life.

Walter Hartright, a drawing teacher to two sisters, wants to marry Laura, though she is betrothed to another. But who is the mysterious woman in white he encounters? Wilkie Collins was a master of suspense, but his transfer to audiobook requires a cast of readers to faithfully reflect the11 different characters who tell the story. Naxos AudioBooks brings together a strong cast to bring alive the mystery and suspense of The Woman in White.

Are you eager to join the hundreds of people already profiting as insurance agents? Are you Feeling overwhelmed by the vast material, tight schedules, or fear of retakes? Well, I have something to tell you… Over the years, I’ve helped more than 200 people earn their insurance license. Most wanted the same things: a better lifestyle, more family time, or a higher income. But many saw their goals blocked by the exam—dense with technical terms and questions that felt overwhelming. From my experience, nearly 87% of the candidates I worked with had failed once or felt stuck.

All sagas begin with blood. Born upon the ice world of Fenris, Ivar Krakenblood has been raised to stand as one of its warrior sons, anointed to serve as a Wolf Priest. Life and death are his to give, and Ivar has proven his worth with deed and word. Still, the glory of true legend has always escaped him.

Unknown to Sarah, one night's passion is about to lead to a multitude of problems and life will never be the same. Secrets emerge and danger is just around the corner. How will Sarah get out of this situation? Everything is at risk, her business, friendships and ultimately her life.

Kevin J. Kennedy’s newest release weaves a chilling tapestry of fear, blending the grotesque, the supernatural, and the utterly bizarre. This gripping horror anthology brings together nineteen stories, each more terrifying than the last, as it delves into the darkest corners of human experience and the unexplainable horrors that lurk just out of sight. From high-tech terror to ancient folklore, these tales are bound to haunt readers long after they’ve turned the last page. The Horror Collection Morte Edition taps into primal fears with each story, expertly blending dread with the unknown.

Rome, 268 AD. In an age of tyranny and turmoil, an eternal love story ignites a revolution. Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith.

Lucas s'était promis de ne plus jamais poser sa bouche sur celle de Charlotte, la sœur cadette de son pote de toujours, la peste hautement sexy qui le pousse dans ses pires retranchements. Malheureusement, elle a besoin d'un job, et lui, d'une community manager en qui il puisse avoir pleinement confiance pour relancer un nouveau projet professionnel.

Now that Will is safe with Deborah, the giantess decides to go after his enemies. She and a few friends destroy the Navarro club and make off with the entire family. Now, they are at her mercy . . .

Her father was her biggest supporter and greatest champion. He taught her that she was capable of anything and encouraged her to treat every day like a great adventure. He taught her about mental toughness, "mind over matter" and pushing through adversity. But what happens when she comes face to face with the fact that much of her father's advice was "do as I say, not as I do"? What happens when "mind over matter" stops working and she's forced to actually feel her emotions?

The AD 312 Battle of the Milvian Bridge, just outside Rome, marked the start of a monumental change for Rome and her empire. This battle was the figurative bridge between old pagan Rome and new Christian Rome. And once Constantine had crossed that bridge, there was no turning back.

We were digging down through the layers of British history, uncovering coins and bones and bits of broken pottery. And then we found a strange Celtic relic that did more than tell us about the lives of our ancient ancestors . . .

Eine Reihe von Raubüberfällen, eine Leiche und ein Rätsel, das unlösbar scheint: Der spannende zweite Teil der Cosy-Crime-Reihe um den kleinen Antiquitätenladen. Henriettas gemütliches Antiquitätengeschäft in Hearts Grove bereitet sich auf die Hauptsaison vor. Doch ausgerechnet kurz vor der geschäftigsten Zeit des Jahres wird ihr beschaulicher Laden von einer Reihe Raubüberfällen heimgesucht. Plötzlich wird nicht nur die Herkunft einiger ihrer wertvollen Schätze infrage gestellt, sondern auch noch ihre Geduld auf die Probe.

Ready to stop “studying” and start scoring? This audiobook turns the GED into a simple, step-by-step plan you can follow in the car, at the gym, or on your lunch break. No fluff. No jargon. Just clear coaching that converts minutes into points across all four subjects.

Transform your mental health with ACT strategies in just weeks—even if anxiety and depression have held you back for years. Overwhelmed by Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and unsure where to begin? Struggle to fit mindfulness into daily life or doubt ACT because other therapies failed? You're not alone, but this audiobook makes ACT simple, practical, and life-changing.

Eddie had a crush on his teacher, Mrs. Wilcox. When she takes him home and splits his consciousness--one a tiny man, one normal--he thinks it's all a dream. She must be some sort of witch! He laughs this off and never sees her again . . . Until twenty years later. He stumbles into Mrs. Wilcox and she hasn't aged a day! When she invites him home, he wonders if things will take a turn for the weird . . .

Als eine wertvolle Antiquität mit einem mysteriösen Vermisstenfall in Verbindung steht, findet sich Henrietta schneller in einem echten Kriminalfall wieder, als sie es sich je erträumt hätte. Plötzlich gibt es mehr Fragen als Antworten und ein tödlicher Zwischenfall erschüttert das Städtchen rund um Henriettas Laden.