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This third volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories contains "Young Man from Elsewhen" by Sylvia Jacobs, "Asleep in Armageddon" by Ray Bradbury, "Living Space" by Isaac Asimov, and more.

The INSTANT New York Times bestseller Instant Los Angeles Times bestseller Finalist, Dayton Literary Peace Prize One of NPR's Books We Love One of Newsweek Staffers' Favorite Books of the Year Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize “In Nuclear War: A Scenario, Annie Jacobsen gives us a...

When the handsome savior becomes her new captor, what out-of-this-world adventure awaits? When Jenna's night out turns into a terrifying chase through a cornfield, she finds herself captive in an unknown, stark room. Discovering that overnight she has become a stranger in a strange place, far from her normal life.

Haiku God invites listeners on a journey of further discovering God through the art of haiku poetry. Haiku is a traditional Japanese style of artistic writing. It consists of three lines with a total of seventeen syllables—five in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. This concise format allows for the expression of profound spiritual concepts in a straightforward and accessible manner.

Ein Anruf über sein Satellitentelefon reißt Michael Sander aus der Beziehungskrise. Golonins Lebensversicherung sind geheime Informationen zum Untergang der MS Estonia. Plötzlich steht Michael selbst auf der Abschussliste sämtlicher nationaler und internationaler Geheimdienste. Jetzt muss er nicht nur all seine operativen Fähigkeiten zum Einsatz bringen, sondern auch die Probleme mit Lene Sander lösen, wenn er überleben will.

Horror Classics presents two classic stories of the supernatural. "The Monkey's Paw" tells of an elderly couple who make a wish that they will eternally regret. "The Damned Thing" is the story of a coroner's inquest looking into the mysterious, savage death of Hugh Morgan. These chilling stories are sure to delight even the most discerning horror fan.

This volume starts with the famous M. R. James story of occult revenge, "Casting the Runes", about a slighted occultist out for murderous revenge using his diabolical black arts to achieve it. It was adapted into the equally chilling movie Night of the Demon in 1957. Next up is another famous classic, W. W. Jacobs' "The Monkeys Paw", a brilliantly written tale of greed and getting what you wish for. The third story is "Hop-Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe - a classic yarn about the grisly revenge conjured up by a mistreated court jester.

One of the first personal narratives written by an ex-slave, this is also one of the few written by a woman. Harriet Jacobs (1813-97) was enslaved, along with her family, in North Carolina under a ruthless master who sexually harassed her. After several failed escape attempts, and several years of hiding, she finally made her way North to freedom, where she was eventually reunited with her children. The book was published in 1861.

In this beautifully reimagined adaptation of the classic tale retold by Joseph Jacobs, young Jack discovers that courage is not about fighting giants, but about helping them. When he reaches a cloud-top castle, Jack finds a gentle giant and his wife facing a crisis: their Great Wind Harp, which keeps peace in the Sky Kingdom, has fallen silent. With small hands and a brave heart, Jack repairs what giant hands cannot — restoring harmony to the skies.

Irland, 1859. Keara Michaels will ihre Mutter und ihre kleinen Schwestern nicht mit dem gewalttätigen Vater in Irland zurücklassen, doch das Schicksal schickt sie erst nach Lancashire und dann schwanger und mittellos nach Australien. Auch Mark Gibson wandert nach Australien aus. Dort angekommen, arbeitet er als Goldsucher. Ein gefährliches Unterfangen, das er fast nicht überlebt. Als er sein Glück gefunden zu haben scheint, stirbt seine junge Frau im Kindbett und Mark zieht mit einem gebrochenem Herzen und einem Säugling nach Westaustralien.

Hampshire, 1900. With the sudden death of her father, the life of 15-year-old Harriet Benson changes forever. Forced from her home to escape the advances of her leering stepbrother Norris, Harriet is sent into service to provide for the family. Arriving at the grand Dalton House, she meets the owners' crippled son Joseph, with whom friendship soon blossoms. When circumstances force Joseph to leave the family home, Harriet is happy to accompany him and break free from the controlling influence of her stepmother.

El pequeño ratón Musi busca un lugar donde vivir y prueba distintas casas ofrecidas por otros animales —el perro, el loro y el pez—, pero ninguna le resulta cómoda. ¿Podrá Musi encontrar un rincón cálido y seco donde pueda descansar feliz?

Christina Jacobsen wrote her book in the hopes of healing others by sharing her story. The pain that her great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and herself endured needed to serve a purpose. Her story defines the approaches that she took to heal and overcome the pain she inherited from others and created for herself because of not feeling loved. She believes that if she could heal herself that you too could heal. Her book takes you through the journey of her life and how she went from no self-worth and feeling unloved to discovering that she is love.

Naomi Smyth isn’t who she says she is. Alone in the city of Le’Gar, Naomi lives under the false name her father gave her before she fled her childhood home 11 years ago to escape sinister forces. Trusting his command though unsure of the reasons, she continues to hide her identity.

The thrilling conclusion to The Kindom Trilogy that began with the Philip K. Dick Award-winning These Burning Stars, the epic space opera novel about revenge, power and the price of legacy. Violence has erupted across the Treble. The colony that Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks have fought to protect...

From Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen, the untold USA Today bestselling story of the CIA's secret paramilitary units. Surprise . . . your target. Kill . . . your enemy. Vanish . . . without a trace. When diplomacy fails, and war is unwise, the president calls on the CIA's Special...

Brought to you by Penguin. The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. *Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2024*...

Eigentlich ist es reine Formsache: Heribert (Hape Kerkeling), langjähriger Vorsitzender des Tennisclubs Lengenheide, und sein ehrgeiziger Stellvertreter Matthias (Friedrich Mücke) lassen über die Anschaffung eines Grills für die nächste Vereinsfeier abstimmen. Der hippe Werbetexter Torsten (Christoph Maria Herbst), von Berlin in die Provinz ausgewandert, haut noch einen flotten Spruch raus, damit die dröge Versammlung ein schnelles Ende findet. Da schlägt seine Frau Melanie (Anja Knauer) vor, für ihren Doppelpartner Erol (Fahri Yardim), das einzige muslimische Mitglied des Vereins, einen zweiten Grill zu kaufen.

In Night of the Dogman: Vengeance, the third instalment of the gripping series, the stakes have never been higher. The town of Hickory is once again plunged into terror as the legendary Dogman resurfaces, driven by a primal need for vengeance after her offspring is taken. Adam, Jerry, and Rick—survivors of the previous encounters—find themselves facing a new nightmare, one more terrifying and deadly than before.

Awesome Social Skills for Teens is a practical, confidence-building guide for teens who want to feel more comfortable starting conversations, making friends, and navigating social situations—both in real life and online. Whether you’re shy, anxious, overthinking every interaction, or just unsure what to say next, this audiobook offers clear, relatable strategies to help you connect with others and feel more confident being yourself.