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ALL ABOARD! Jax and his crew set sail on a deadly voyage into his past. New York City 1923. When three easy cases explode into a mess of major crimes, PI Jax Diamond is ready to throw in the towel on his job, his future, and his search for his past. In this line of work, he can barely support himself and Ace, his courageous canine partner. How will he ever give Laura, his beloved fiancée, the life that she deserves? In the nick of time, a wealthy client offers him a lucrative side job on a notorious riverboat, and it's an opportunity he can't resist. But Laura and Ace smell something fishy...

A Nazi soldier has come to Fort Robinson as a prisoner of war. When he meets the daughter of a local rancher, he falls in love but doubts there can be any future for an American girl and a German POW. Far from home and ostracized by those around him, the soldier comes to know the God who loves unconditionally. Can the woman do so as well?

On November 23, 1942, German U-Boats torpedoed the British ship Benlomond, and it sank in the Atlantic in two minutes. The sole survivor was a second steward named Poon Lim, who, with no knowledge of the sea, managed to stay alive for 133 days on a small wooden raft.

Are you looking for a fun way to help you teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and grade one and two kids! Bonus they learn some first-aid too! Möchten Sie Ihrem Kind auf unterhaltsame Weise neue Wörter beibringen? Dann sind Sie hier genau richtig! Dieses Buch eignet sich perfekt für Vorschul - und Kindergartenkinder sowie Kinder der Klassen 1 bis 2. Neben neuen Wörtern lernen sie hier auch etwas über Erste Hilfe!

In the untamed Colorado Territory of the 1850s, seventeen-year-old Josephine Wesley's life is shattered when Arapaho raiders attack her family's homestead. After witnessing her father's murder and the capture of her mother and sisters, Josephine is left for dead in the brutal winter wilderness. Finding shelter in an abandoned cabin, she must overcome her fears and learn to survive alone in the harsh mountain environment. When German immigrants Benjamin and Millie Schaeffer return to find Josephine living in their cabin, an unexpected romance blooms between the strong-willed survivor and the...

A historical romance book set in Germany during the 18th century. In an era defined by fragmented states and the enigmatic Hercynian Forest, "Princess Anikka" transports readers to a world of grandeur and secrecy. Amid the lush, ancient wilderness of Waldavia and its neighboring regions, Princess Anikka's tale unfolds—a young woman of fiery spirit and unwavering resolve, challenging the stifling constraints of courtly life. Romance, political intrigue, and dangerous secrets form a captivating tapestry against the foreboding shadows of the forest. Princess Anikka, governed by her duty-...

Done with Intermediate German? Take the challenge with the Upper Intermediate level as you get advanced. Welcome to Upper Intermediate German: Volume 1. Speak with anyone, anywhere - in German! Start speaking German in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Upper Intermediate German. Our native German hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

As a compilation of notable fragments from the writings of German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel, this audiobook functions as a helpful and intriguing introduction to the keynotes of his thought. This audiobook, comprised of short selections from Hegel's writings and organized by theme, includes a preface by Elizabeth Haldane and a foreword by Sarah Bacaller. Each Hegelian fragment includes a reference to its original source for those who want to further pursue particular selections.

At the start of the 20th century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering, and the nature of advice itself. These profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for generations of writers and artists of all kinds, including Lady Gaga and Patti Smith. With honesty, elegance, and a deep understanding of the loneliness that often comes with being an artist, Rilke's letters are an endless source of inspiration and comfort.

Entdecken Sie die Hörbuchsammlung "Englisch lernen: 4 Bücher in 1 Sammlung", die speziell entwickelt wurde, um Ihr Englisch durch ein strukturiertes und immersives Lernerlebnis zu verbessern, ideal für Erwachsene und Kinder gleichermaßen.

Dieter Vogel, a German industrialist, believes in protecting his family at all costs, but in a bid to keep his English wife and children safe, he is plunged into a well of deceit that tears the family apart. Doctor Paul Vogel is coerced into working in the Nazi eugenics program and soon discovers that sterilizing handicapped and mentally-ill Germans is just a prelude to a more lethal plan against those the Reich deem unworthy of life. Paul, trapped by the SS, seeks help from the unlikeliest of people and is plunged into a world of espionage and murder.

Not all witches are evil entities, in fact most practice healing techniques to help those who cannot afford modern medicine. Mary was one of those "good witches' who healed the sick and dying, told the locals their fortunes and removed hexes and curses while casting her own curses on those who wished her bad. The witch was quick to help anyone in need, but damned those to hell who dared to cross her. Other witches are pure evil, and one such wretched witch bring's forth bad luck that follows any living soul that is unfortunate enough to come in contact with her. Beaula's black cat has been ...

German short stories began in the late 18th century as brief, beautifully written moral fables. In the following century, style evolved toward realism in parallel with that of other European literature. From the lofty idealism of Goethe to the searing verisimilitude of Mann, German writers of all styles have left us some of the most arresting profiles of the human condition ever conceived.

1937, Germany. Lily, a talented aspiring seamstress, falls head over heels in love with Heinrich, a charming major in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. Their love affair blossoms into a beautiful romance, and despite the growing fear of impending war, Lily dreams of the wonderful future they will have together. But Heinrich has a secret – one that, if revealed, would put his life in grave danger. And now Lily’s, too.

If you've ever wanted to improve your ability to learn and memorize German vocabulary by 100%...200%...300% (or more) using simple skills you can learn in under an hour (or less), then this second edition of How to Learn and Memorize German Vocabulary may be the most important book you will ever hear. Believe it or not, it doesn't matter if you have a good memory or not.

Max, a knight of Swabia in the 10th Century during the reign of Otto the Great, chronicles his life as it parallels the historical events of the time. His tale begins with his boyhood on Lake Zurich and how he develops his love for horses and his skill at training them. It is also the story of his relationship with Verena, first, when they meet as children, and then later as they grow to love each other. Finally, it is the story of how Max becomes a valued knight in the service of Otto l, Holy Roman Emperor, and travels across Europe as both a warrior and as an ambassador for one of the ...

The main aim of the courses is to teach the most popular irregular verbs, idioms and phrasal verbs that occur most frequently in everyday conversations. Learning takes place through the association of meanings in contexts. The exercises in each lesson allow the learner to master and consolidate the expressions quickly. This is effective learning, easy and accessible to everyone! "Irregular Verbs Part 1" and "Irregular Verbs Part 2" introduce 100 popular irregular verbs and teach how to use them in the appropriate tenses and grammatical forms. Idioms Part 1 & 2 teaches more than 300 idiomatic phrases that appear in typical situations.

In the throes of the Second World War, young Meissner, a college student with dreams of becoming a scientist, is drafted into the German army and sent to the Eastern Front. But soon his regiment collapses in the face of the onslaught of the Red Army, hell-bent on revenge in its race to Berlin. Many decades later, now an old man reckoning with his past, Meissner pens a letter to his grandson explaining his actions, his guilt as a Nazi participator, and the difficulty of life after war.

This book takes a different approach to learning. It deals with human motivation and creating the right mind-set that will drive you rapidly to your language learning goal. It is presented in simple language that most anyone can easily understand and apply. It was written for the first-time foreign language learner looking forward to a fulfilling experience and for those who have already engaged in learning but have lost their motivation and are ready to give up.

When Darcie purchases several old suitcases at auction that had been abandoned in a railway station locker, she doesn't know what to expect. The first is disappointing but as she opens the second, she discovers rare and beautiful dresses for the 1940s, lovingly folded, and a notebook of designs to go with them. Written inside the cover is the name: Nathalie Leroux Why did she leave her most prized possessions at the station eighty years ago? Darcie's quest for answers will draw her into the world of the French resistance as she works to uncover the truth about a devastating wartime secret.