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Ein Muss für alle Fans: Lieblingscharaktere, neue Helden und alte Feinde aus dem "Scythe"-Universum. Stell dir eine Welt vor, in der Armut, Krankheit und Tod besiegt sind. Aber auch in dieser perfekten Welt müssen Menschen sterben. Und die Entscheidung über Leben und Tod treffen die Scythe: Sie allein entscheiden, wer sterben muss. Doch nicht alle Scythe halten sich an die Regeln... Gleanings erzählt Storys aus dieser erschreckenden und faszinierenden Welt, die vielleicht unsere Zukunft ist.

Think about someone who loves Patagonia. Imagine the person who brought their Beyond Meat burgers to the BBQ. Who can only be found behind the wheel of a Porsche? People don't just buy brands. They use them to tell stories about who they are: stories about their passion for the outdoors, their concern for animal welfare, and their love for design. Stories about identity are the currency of the narrative economy—and the brands that design for the story-driven mind will thrive in it.

Sequestered deep in the capital, the tyrannical Emperor Vosper weaves a plan to destroy all the dragons. He succeeds in driving them to the very brink of extinction. Only a handful of dragons and riders remain; living in exile in the desert. When young Elias Dorgumir finds a carved dragon stone in the forest, it brings empire soldiers to his doorstep, and puts Elias on the run with a bounty on his head.

The evil emperor Vosper gathers his troops in the east, poised to conquer the entire continent. His target is the rebel city of Parthos, a constant thorn in his side, and the last sanctuary of the Dragon Riders. Besieged from all sides, the remaining Dragon Riders come out of hiding. Forced to fight for their lives, they leave the safety of the desert, traveling across the land to gather intelligence and shore up forgotten alliances. At the center of it all is Elias Dorgumir, the key to an ancient prophesy, and Vosper will do anything to get his hands on him.

Nach zwölf Jahren hinter Gittern kehrt Arlo Hackett in seine australische Heimatstadt Yulara zurück – ein Ort, dessen Bewohner ihn einst verurteilten und verstießen. Damals wurde er der Beihilfe zu einem schweren Verbrechen beschuldigt, das sein Bruder Luke begangen haben soll. Doch Arlo hat nie an Lukes Schuld geglaubt. Nun begegnen ihm selbst die wenigen Menschen, mit denen er einst verbunden war, mit Misstrauen und Feindseligkeit. Wer lügt, wer verschweigt etwas – und wem kann Arlo überhaupt noch trauen?

Fans will be fascinated by Kristian Nairn's experience on Game of Thrones, from his unlikely audition to his on-the-job training as an actor to his ascendance as one of the most beloved and pivotal characters on the show. Nairn details the camaraderie that develops as the actors face the elements on set, not entirely unlike the ones their characters must endure on screen, as well as the life-altering effects of worldwide stardom.

En tidlig morgen i marts 2015 modtager politiet et opkald fra en sygeplejerske på Nykøbing Falster Sygehus. Hun mistænker sin nære kollega for bevidst at dræbe patienter og frygter, at det netop er sket igen. Snart ruller en drabssag, som aldrig før er set i dansk retshistorie. Flere fortæller nu politiet, at også de mistænker sygeplejersken for at forgifte patienterne, og nogle endda at de har gået rundt med mistanken i flere år.

The orc plague has spread across the land, routing the dwarf clans from their ancestral home. The dwarves must turn to the dragon riders for help, hoping to reclaim Mount Velik and save the clans. Untold lives are at stake. Are the dragon riders strong enough to lift off the spirit of death from Mount Velik, and defeat the evil that lies within those ancient caverns, or will they all be destroyed?

As a novelist, Matija makes things up for a living. Not yet thirty, he’s written two well-received books. It’s his third that is as big a failure as his private life. Unable to confine his fabrications to fiction, he’s been abandoned by his girlfriend over his lies. But all Matija has is invention. Especially when it comes to his childhood and the death of his father. Whatever happened to Matija as a young boy, he can’t remember. He feels frightened, angry, and responsible....

Vosper's Revenge is the final book in Kristian Alva's popular Dragon Stones trilogy. As the races of Durn stand on the brink of war, the power-hungry emperor plans his conquest of the entire continent. The dragon riders are fragmented. They have been scattered across the land; weakened by the discovery of a traitor in their own ranks. Are the riders strong enough to defeat Vosper before he destroys them all?

After five years of fragile peace, things are changing rapidly. The dwarf kingdom is crumbling into civil war in the midst of the worst clan schism in a thousand years. With the clans weakened by infighting, the entire dwarf kingdom is vulnerable to attack. Tallin Arai, the dragon rider, must leave the desert and the city he loves when someone puts a bounty on his head. He suspects the Balborites-a fanatic cult that trains deadly mageborn assassins.

SOCCER DRILLS & SKILLS is the ultimate training guide for players, coaches, and beginners who want to master the fundamentals of soccer. Packed with easy-to-follow drills, step-by-step techniques, tactical lessons, conditioning routines, and position-specific skills, this book builds confident players from the ground up. Listeners will learn how to dribble with precision, pass with accuracy, shoot with power, defend smartly, increase speed and agility, and develop game-winning soccer IQ.

Der neue hochspannende Thriller von Joy Fielding. Jede Woche besucht Linda Davidson ihre an Alzheimer erkrankte beste Freundin in einer Pflegeeinrichtung. Dort trifft sie auf Jenny Cooper, eine etwas schräge, demenzkranke alte Dame, die ihr geradeheraus gesteht, dass sie im Laufe ihres Lebens bereits mehrere Menschen getötet hat. Linda nimmt dieses Geständnis zunächst nicht ernst, schließlich ist Jenny schwer krank, doch dann stirbt ein Patient der Einrichtung, und Jenny war die letzte, die ihn lebend gesehen hat.

The brave dragon rider, Tallin Arai, continues his fight against the Balborites, a cult of religious fanatics and deadly mageborn assassins that have been wreaking havoc across the continent. In the east, the dwarf kingdom crumbles into chaos. The dwarf clans go deeper into civil war, while an even greater danger rises up to destroy the entire dwarf kingdom, once and for all. In desperation, the dragon riders and the dwarves must turn to the elves for help.

Sandra’s Hands is a true personal story written by a young teacher responding to the challenge of educating children who have been severely traumatized by violence. The book describes events in the life of Paul Berg between the years of 1966 and 1976, beginning with Berg’s service in the Vietnam War and following his life as he returns to America. Berg struggles to adjust to civilian life, becomes a Bureau of Indian Affairs teacher, and encounters another war on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

From prizewinning and Sunday Times bestselling author Giles Kristian comes a gripping short story about a Viking raid deep in the fjords of 8th-century Norway. A prequel to the game Norse: Oath of Blood, Sword Brothers brims with camaraderie, bone-crunching battles, and the lyrical prose that made Kristian’s Raven and The Rise of Sigurd series favourites among Viking fans worldwide.And if you'd like to continue the Viking adventure, look out for Norse: Oath of Blood, a turn-based tactical Viking saga on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Als Tochter eines Londoner Gangsterbosses wandelt die Polizistin Phil McCarthy auf einem schmalen Grat zwischen ihrem Beruf und ihrer Familie. Doch Phil liebt ihren Beruf, und sie setzt alles daran, voranzukommen. Als sie eines Nachts mit einem Kollegen auf Streife geht, treffen sie auf ein kleines Mädchen, das mutterselenallein herumirrt. Phil bringt das Kind nach Hause und findet dort die Mutter tot auf. Zeitgleich wird wenig entfernt der Mann der Ermordeten überfallen und mit einer Sprengladung am Körper zurückgelassen.

A Pop-Culture show hosted by comedian Kristian Harloff with movie and streaming reviews, pop-culture talk, and a special blend of comedy.

Urban Survival Tactics: Navigating and Thriving in the Concrete Jungle is a comprehensive guide designed to help city dwellers prepare for and navigate through emergencies in urban environments. This essential handbook provides practical strategies and detailed advice to ensure safety, security, and resilience amidst the unique challenges of urban living.

Years have passed, and the influence of the High Council grows under the rising ambitions of its new leader, Delthen. All the while, the power of the Shadow Grid grows, their powerful guildmasters taking control of the cities of Durn. The dragon riders are invited to a ceremony at the newly-rebuilt Aonach Tower, but something sinister lies in wait for them. Just beneath the surface, there lies an unspeakable evil that threatens the entire mortal kingdom.