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The Complete G.K. Chesterton Collection brings together all of Chesterton's major works, including all five volumes of the beloved Father Brown stories, ten other novels or short story collections, 7 works of non-fiction, including his famous writings on politics, religion, and philosophy, and a selection of his best poetry (including The Ballad of the White Horse).

Mexico won its freedom from Spain, and now the American settlers in Texas want their independence from the government of Mexico. Revolution is in the air, and the Lewis family is caught up in the struggle which will lead to the doomed battle of the Alamo.

The story of Michael and Andrew Lewis continues. Five years after the death of their father Mordecai at the hands of Spanish soldiers in Texas, Michael seeks revenge. He, in turn, is being hunted by the Blackwood family from Tennessee, who have declared a feud with the Lewises.

Set roughly half a century in the future on the artificial-island arcology of New Avalon, Tangent Knights centers on Corazón “Cory” Kagami, a bright but impulsive college student who believes in following her passions, resisting the path laid out for her by her mother, the head of a tech conglomerate responsible for astonishing breakthroughs.

Three thrilling stories of the law from the master of the legal thriller: Homecoming takes us back to Ford County, the fictional setting of many of John Grisham's unforgettable stories. Jake Brigance is back, but he's not in the courtroom. He's called upon to help an old friend, Mack Stafford, a former lawyer in Clanton who three years earlier became a local legend when he stole some money from his clients, divorced his wife, filed for bankruptcy, and left his family in the middle of the night, never to be heard from again. Until now.

Melissa and Paul: Five years after they split he's still looking for love in all the wrong places while all she wants is him. Chris and Vicky: They are deliriously happy, so why is Chris risking it all for an affair? Cooper and Laura: He wants to settle down, she wants to take a gap year - can their relationship survive a year apart?

Hear Mr M.H. a driving instructor from Kent whose female pupils are all very keen to learn, and hear why Ms G.E. of Derby really loves the older man. John C. of Wigan tell us how he met his favourite ‘Readers Wives’ fantasy in his local market, while C.K. of York tells of the young lady delighted to have her privacy invaded by the junior reporter on the job. Listen in while Ms B.C. of Dundee describes why she likes being on top. Plus many many more.

Based on the journalist-playwright's original article in The New Yorker, Betrayed is the story of three young Iraqi translators who risk everything for America's promise of freedom while their country collapses around them.

Meet Margaritta, ‘The Sex Tapes’ editor, also known as the ‘Scandalous Scandinavian’, who will introduce you to a thrilling world of adult confessions. Just listen to her amazing collection of ‘Readers’ Letters’, from people like you, who are into really imaginative sex and unbelievably wild erotic fantasies! Hear Mrs L.W. of Bayswater, London who tells us how she fulfilled her husband’s hottest fantasy and Larry of Wolverhampton who bares his fangs and everything else…

An alien consciousness arrives in a human body, and sets events in motion that disrupt the young lives of Venessa and Dan, cousins who never got along and were just beginning to navigate the adult world beyond their traumatized homes. As they investigate the source of their problems, they discover unexpected connections to their family, and to more epic cataclysms in the past and future of both humanity and the planet Earth. This story is narrated by an ensemble of actors portraying different characters and narrative voices.

Adventure, action and dark humor galore, delivered Ralph Cotton style, in his fictional take on the real-life DEA - FBI joint Operation Swordfish, a covert effort launched by the two agencies in the early 1980s. Meet Eddie Vango - Chicago gambling debt collector for the Outfit, the lovely Leslie Wright, and ex-con Delbert Moss as they make their way through the ranks of South Florida Drug Lords and take a giant share of the underworld’s operating capital while the drug world is busy 'replacing' its leadership.

Sarah berichtet aus ihrem vergangenen Leben. Sie schildert, wie das Nichts das Alles verschluckte und wie der Weg sie schließlich zum Institut Aware geführt hat. Im Chicago des Jahres 1893 findet der Handlungsreisende Winfield Lovecraft in "the castle" eine Bleibe für die Nacht, die er allerdings nie vergessen, nie ganz überwinden wird.

Winfield Lovecraft erwacht in den tiefen Kellern von "the castle" und bekommt unerwartet Hilfe von einem jungen Mann, der sich zu dieser Zeit ebenfalls in Chicago aufhält. Die beiden Männer entdecken etwas wahrhaft Furchtbares ... Der kleine Nicola Tesla versucht indes vergeblich Anschluss an die dörfliche Schar der Kinder zu bekommen. Eine unbekannte Frau mit einem Perlenohrring nähert sich ihm auf verstörende Weise, bis ein alter Freund Nikolas einschreitet.

Nach dem Anschlag auf Jack L. E. Moore trifft sich der Wissenschaftler zu einem Krisengespräch mit seinen Kollegen Elisabeth und Jonathan. Der wieder aufgetauchte Adam ist eine Gefahr und eine Lösung der sich türmenden Probleme muss schnellstens gefunden werden. Doch haben alle drei dasselbe Ziel? 140 Jahre zuvor erlebt Winfield Lovecraft zusammen mit Adam die Hölle auf Erden und sie werden Zeuge der abscheulichen Verbrechen des H. H. Holmes. Von den Auswirkungen dieser verheerenden Eindrücke wird sich Winfield nie erholen. Doch viele Jahre später wird Adam für Gerechtigkeit sorgen.

The History Plays is a series of five two-hander plays by Vent author Nigel Smith, which are imagined conversations at key moments in recent history, moments that have permanently changed the British psyche. Starting with Mick Jagger's conviction for drug possession and the surprising pro-Jagger line taken in a Times editorial through the fragmented morality of John Stonehouse, the Indian summer of patriotism over the Falklands, the death of Diana, and the end of the Blair years, The History Plays are a satirical and thoughtful exploration of huge social forces.

Touchy Subjects is about things that make people wince: taboos, controversies, secrets, and lies. Some of the events that characters crash into are grand, tragic ones: miscarriage, overdose, missing persons. Other topics, like religion and money, are not inherently taboo, but they can cause acute discomfort because people disagree so vehemently. These stories are about the spectrum of feeling that runs from awkwardness through embarrassment to shame.

This book is an excursus of Max’s career in both data and analytics, in general I.T., and the heavy metal underground of Italy in the mid-80s. This dichotomy has characterized Max’s adult life, which is highlighted in the book and everything Max does with his spare time. Sometime filled with sad moments, some hilarious stories, and some great advice for I.T. professionals and metal heads alike, it’s mainly the story of a man like you and me, who cannot say no to anybody and who has a focus and resilience that only a few possess.

Michael ist beleidigt und verzieht sich in den Wald. Dort trifft er auf Sienna, die Hook eine Schrifttafel geklaut hat. Um den Text zu übersetzen, braucht sie das Große Buch. Michael holt es ihr. Auf der Tafel steht die Geschichte des schrecklichen Barrum, der vor Urzeiten über Nimmerland geherrscht hat, bis ihn die Altvorderen in einer Muschel gefangen setzten.

In Nimmerland darf Michael sich um die Zauberfröschin Pakwa kümmern und beweisen, dass er verantwortungsvoll sein kann. Ob sich Michael an die Pflegeanleitungen des Häuptlings hält? Es ist sehr wichtig, Pakwa vor dem Schlafen zu füttern. Während die anderen Kinder spielen, bringt Michael Pakwa allerlei Tricks bei.

In Nimmerland findet die große Schatzjagd statt. Es werden Dreierteams gebildet. Weil Wendy allen zeigen will, was Mädchen drauf haben, gibt es ein Mädchenteam. Wer wird gewinnen? Die Piraten haben gelauscht und nur das Wort "Schatz" richtig mitbekommen. Sie gehen den Teams nach und versuchen, die Aufgaben der Schatzjagd auch zu erfüllen.