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Twelve-year-old Ben is a shy, quiet kid. His life isn’t perfect, but he feels at home in his New York City apartment. Then his dad takes a job in London, and everything changes. His parents separate, and Ben’s mom moves them back to her hometown of Austin, Texas. Ben’s simple life is suddenly complicated. He misses his apartment, his best friend, Jake, and his dad.

Narrated by Rupert Degas, and behind-the-scenes diaries narrated by the author and screenwriter Mark Stay. This audiobook also features exclusive sound-effects from the film. To find his father, one boy must defy an empire....Three years ago, Earth was conquered by a force of robots from a distant world. They have one rule: stay in your homes. Step outside and you get one warning before you're vaporised by a massive robot Sentry, or a crawling Sniper, or a flying Drone.

No wonder Elias Canetti described it as "one of the few great and perfect works of the poetic imagination written". The Metamorphosis remains one of the best works of fiction in history. It is the story of a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, who wakes up to find himself being transformed to an insect-like creature. The story unfolds into one of the greatest short fiction stories ever written.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Who Can You Trust In A Game Of Lies? Tory Neilson has never been a part of the “in” crowd at River Ridge Middle School. But when Chase Graham, the most popular boy in school, sets his sights on her, Tory’s reputation skyrockets. Immediately Chase draws her into a private Snapchat group called the Double Dare Circle. Everything starts to unravel during the first week of summer when Tory accepts her first double dare. It’s then that she learns secrets about the group that lead her down a frightening path. Will Tory’s eyes be opened to the truth about the Double Dare ...

Ryden Malby had a plan. Step One: do well in high school, thereby achieving Step Two: get a kick-butt college scholarship. Step Three—limit her beer pong in order to keep said scholarship—wasn't always easy. Now that she's finally graduated, it's time for Step Four: moving to LA to land her dream job at the city's best publishing house. So far, Ryden's three-for-three, but she's about to stumble on Step Four When Jessica Bard, Ryden's college nemesis—the prettiest, smartest, most ambitious girl at school—steals her perfect job, Ryden's forced to move back to her childhood home in the Valley.

"Squid Game" révèle l'âme humaine. "Squid Game" a réussi à casser tous les codes ! Si le succès mondial de la série coréenne s'explique en partie par l'absence totale de limites, elle s'appuie aussi sur la variété et la richesse des profils psychologiques qui font le sel de son inhumanité... Comment expliquer les personnalités complexes et contradictoires des joueurs ? Quelles sont les capacités humaines à supporter autant de barbarie ? Comment s'installe le leadership en cas de crise ?

Kate craves adventure and excitement. Mia loves dresses, roses, and anything beautiful. Lainey dreams of talking to animals. Gabby believes in fairies more than anyone. In a blink of an eye, these four best friends all get their biggest wish - they're whisked off to Never Land, home to Tinker Bell and her fairy friends.

Den unga Vaiana, dotter till hövdingen av Motunui, har alltid dragits till det stora blå havet och drömmer om att segla iväg och upptäcka världen. När en stor fara dyker upp trotsar Vaiana sin fars regel om att hon aldrig får segla utanför korallrevet som omger Motunui. Hon ger sig ut på en strapatsrik segling över havet för att hitta halvguden Maui och rädda världen!

Peppa loves . . . love! Find out everything that Peppa loves in this adorable, all-original audiobook. Little ones will love hearing all the ways Peppa can love the world around her. Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr.

Machtspiele, suggestive Beeinflussung und versteckte Manipulation stehen an der Tagesordnung, sowohl im Alltag als auch im Beruf. Umso wichtiger ist es, sich vor Manipulationsversuchen zu schützen, andere durchschauen zu können und geschickt mit Menschen umzugehen. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie „das Spiel gewinnen“!

Most Americans agree that our political system is fundamentally broken. It is increasingly clear that politicians are dedicated not to the public's welfare but to their own reelections, which are dependent on unbending loyalty to party leaders and perpetual fund-raising. The justice system is entangled with electoral machinations, perverting the checks and balances. But the electoral system can be mended. Douglas E. Schoen lays out a series of provocative yet highly achievable solutions that will compel politicians to be responsive to citizens rather than to special interests.

Have you ever felt lost amidst the immersive landscapes of Dungeons and Dragons? Envision yourself immersing deeply into your character, becoming one with their backstory, their motivations, and their decisions, making the gameplay experience incredibly enriching–not just for you, but for everyone involved. This might seem like a D&D utopia, but it's more attainable than you think! A place where everyone contributes to the narrative in a meaningful way, where the gameplay flows like a well-told story, making the entire experience much more enjoyable and satisfying.

The stories cover a range of settings and topics, including finding freedom during the Civil War, growing up in a Nez Perce Indian tribe in 1764, standing up for equality in the Civil Rights era, celebrating Christmas during World War II, and helping a friend in need in turn-of the century New York in 1904.

If you searched for this audiobook, chances are you need strategies to meet your ADHD child where they are. Unfortunately, no child comes with an instruction guide, so as a parent, you need tips, strategies, and games so you don’t lose your mind while doing your best to raise your child.

An insightful, interesting, and occasionally irreverent exploration of the American presidency and the men who have occupied the oval office.

Are you more intellectually inclined than socially inclined? That is okay. In fact, it is awesome. Nerds are actually very cool, and they are getting more and more recognition for their brilliance. So if you struggle with picking up women and you're a nerd, you may think that you will never be able to get a girl, and that being a nerd is the reason that you are alone. But that's not true! This book will transform your dating life into something amazing. Instead of being alone, you can find a great girl, maybe even a sapiosexual, someone who is turned on by intelligence.

De fantastiska äventyren har bara börjat när Carl, en pensionerad försäljare av heliumballonger, knyter fast tusentals färgglada ballonger i sitt hus och lyfter mot en sydamerikansk djungel.

Nu när Andy har blivit stor vet Woody, Buzz Lightyear och de andra leksakerna inte vad som kommer att hända med dem. Woody vill stanna hos Andy, undanstuvad uppe på den trygga vinden, men de andra leksakerna kan inte tänka sig ett liv utan lek. När de får en chans till ett nytt liv på förskolan Solsidan så tar de den! Solsidan verkar vara ett paradis för leksaker, med massor av reservdelar, batterier och barn att leka med. Men det finns fler sidor av Solsidan, och leksakerna ska snart få uppleva sitt största äventyr hittills!

Revisitando tudo o que pensávamos saber sobre linguagem, este livro revolucionário apresenta um ponto de vista totalmente original para explicar o surgimento dessa que talvez seja nossa maior conquista. Uma história tão notável quanto a da origem da vida. Embora suas ramificações alcancem tudo que fazemos, a linguagem é ainda profundamente intrigante. O que há no cérebro humano que a torna possível? Como é que simples sons e gestos podem transmitir significado? Por que não falamos todos a mesma língua?

This exciting junior story is based on My Little Pony: The Movie! The Storm King wants more power, and his loyal Commander Tempest knows just where to get it...Equestria! And when the worst comes to pass, it'll take Twilight and her friends - with new faces like Captain Celaeno, Capper, Princess Skystar, Songbird Serenade, and more - plus a whole lot of friendship to bring an end to this storm.