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Bengtsson's hero, Red Orm-canny - courageous and above all lucky - is only a boy when he is abducted from his Danish home by the Vikings and made to take his place at the oars of their dragon-prowed ships. Orm is then captured by the Moors in Spain, where he fights for the Caliph of Cordova. Escaping from captivity, Orm washes up in Ireland, where he marvels at those epicene creatures, the Christian monks, and from which he then moves on to play an ever more important part in the intrigues of the various Scandinavian kings and clans and dependencies.

With most of Sera’s civilization destroyed, Sergeant Marcus Fenix and Lieutenant Anya Stroud must somehow rebuild on the ruins. For Marcus, his purpose is impossible to grasp. With no clear enemy to fight, there may be no place left for him in this postwar world. Some call him hero; others view him with resentment. As Anya struggles to create alliances to re-form the Coalition of Ordered Governments, she quickly discovers how impossible it is to tell friend from foe.

How can you take your skills and expertise and package it to become a successful consultant? There are proven time-tested principles, strategies, tactics, and best practices the most successful consultants use to start, run, and grow their consulting business. Consulting Success teaches you what they are.

Expert instructor, Michael Chaskalson, who teaches on an acclaimed university-based mindfulness programme, brings new ease to practising the art of Mindfulness in his do-it-yourself, step-by-step guide – Mindfulness in Eight Weeks. Praised by the UK’s National Institute for Health and...

Underneath the world we know is one filled with monsters and mayhem. And the only thing standing between it and us is Nick. Recruited by a mysterious woman in latex, he has one job: Keep the supernatural in check.Aided by a sentient breast implant sidekick (she's a silicone slime!) and driving a Hellcat, he’s going to find himself faced with threats way above his league. Fortunately for him, his knack for recruiting gorgeous Chosen One-types may be just the thing he needs to stay alive.

Men suck. They break you. Leave you. Take everything until there's nothing left. And frankly, I'm done allowing them to make me feel insignificant. So, forget men. I'll just throw myself into my job, because at least that never fails me. Jackson has other plans, though. I refuse to be impressed by his perfect body, the cute dimple on his cheek, or the rugged stubble on his face. Jackson Cole can be resisted. But, I'm only fooling myself. He's going to wear me down. I can feel it. In the end he'll prove that once again, I'm no one's beloved.

When Gabriel Winter's daughter mysteriously disappears and is presumed dead, the wealthy whiskey baron seeks revenge. Having lived in Colnora during the infamous Year of Fear, he hires the one man he knows can deliver a bloody retribution - the notorious Duster. Ride with Royce and Hadrian as the cynical ex-assassin and idealistic ex-mercenary travel to a mysterious old-world city filled with nobles claiming descent from the imperial aristocracy.

The acclaimed political thriller that first introduced the unforgettable Francis Urquhart MP and launched Michael Dobbs’ No 1 bestselling career – now reissued in a new cover. Michael Dobbs’ entertaining tale of skulduggery and intrigue within the Palace of Westminster has been a huge hit...

¿Qué idiota escaparía de prisión el día antes de su libertad? Audie Palmer ha pasado diez años en prisión por un robo armado que dejó cuatro muertos y siete millones de dólares desaparecidos. Todos creen que Audie sabe dónde está el dinero, y durante una década ha soportado golpes, amenazas y torturas de mafiosos, presos y guardias, todos con la misma pregunta: ¿dónde está el botín? Pero el día antes de cumplir su condena, Audie desaparece. Una frenética búsqueda se desata, pero nadie imagina la verdad: Audie no está huyendo. Audie está intentando salvar una vida...

A life is not steadied by effort alone. It is held by the people who remain. Most people spend years trying to hold everything together. They stay disciplined. They carry responsibility. They keep going. And still, something can feel heavy. Because a life is not built alone. It is supported. Not by a wide circle. But by a few people who know you well, stay close, and show up when it matters. Supported: How the Right People Steady a Life is a quiet, reflective read about those relationships.

Radfahren verändert unsere Sicht auf die Welt. In „Die Philosophie des Radfahrens" zeigen Autoren aus verschiedenen Disziplinen kenntnisreich, dass Philosophie und Radfahren ein perfektes Tandem bilden können. In ihrer philosophischen Tour de Force nehmen sie Helden und Anti-Helden aus der Welt des Radsports ins Auge, schreiben über die Ethik von Wettbewerb und Erfolg, beleuchten Bewegungen wie „We are traffic" und gehen der Frage nach, was Feministinnen vom Radfahren halten.

The Daniela Perspective is a refreshing space where real conversations meet real life. Hosted by Daniela Michael, this podcast explores the everyday truths behind relationships, productivity, personal growth, and the quiet struggles people don’t always talk about.Each episode breaks down experiences, lessons, and practical insights that help you understand yourself better, improve your habits, and navigate relationships with more clarity and intention. From emotional healing to self-discipline, friendships, dating, and life direction — nothing is off the table.If you’re looking for ...

In Building People Who Build Hospitals, veteran construction leader Michael Toftely shares the leadership framework he developed over 25 years and more than $1 billion in healthcare construction programs, the most demanding environment in the industry. The principles were proven in hospitals where patients are still being treated and critical systems can't fail. But they apply to any construction professional who wants to lead better, not just build faster.

Sie haben ihn gebaut, um ihren Müll zu beseitigen. Stellt sich heraus, sie sind die Nächsten. Tedd ist ein Mülldroid mit einer „Anomalie“ er kann selbständig denken. Management will ihn eingeschmolzen sehen, und sein vorlautes Mundwerk hilft ihm nicht gerade. Er könnte still und leise verschwinden. Er könnte auf Nummer sicher gehen. Er könnte, zum ersten Mal in seiner elenden Existenz, das Vernünftige tun. Aber das tut er nicht. Das tut er nie. Wenn du Douglas Adams, John Scalzi oder Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries liebst, wirst du dies verschlingen.

Tedd saved the world. Their thanks: a bounty on his head. With the Manager gone, humanity wasted no time declaring war on every robot left standing — hunting them for parts, for sport, and for credits. Now a new force is emerging from the wreckage. They call themselves Phoenix. Their mission: wipe every free-thinking machine from the earth. Tedd's friends are his only shot at survival. Problem is, one of them already switched sides.

A great Australian story that I know you will just live, listen while I tell you a little about it.......The book is available on AMAZON - KINDLE

Michael & Teresa Taylor- Faith To Stand Podcast - You’ll hear why we believe it’s never too late to step out in faith, and how we plan to walk alongside you by sharing real stories of hope, resilience, and God’s faithfulness.

Viktor Petrov is the black sheep of the family. Living in the treacherous shadow of his older brother, Alexie, Viktor can never live up to his father’s expectations in the far-reaching criminal organization known for their absolute power and sheer brutality in the Russian underworld. Until the day he took the powerful Pakhan birthright from his brother.

It’s 1993, and the ski company that runs Franklin, Colorado, plans to build a massive new resort in a pristine wilderness home to an endangered wildcat. When eco-terrorists begin a series of attacks on infrastructure and property, the FBI sets up a national task force. While the local police and politicians are melting down, five intrepid reporters at the town’s struggling newspaper must step in to solve the crime. With her newspaper on the brink of collapse, editor Tish Threadgill is under pressure from a rival publication to sell.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. You're fine behind a screen, or one-on-one with someone you know. Then you walk into a real room and lock up. Most advice says "be more confident." Useless. The real reason you freeze is simpler: in the moment, your attention is on yourself — how am I...