Winter Adventure

Die hübsche Vertriebsassistentin Nadine lernt über das Internet den charismatischen Barbesitzer Tom kennen. Schnell ist sie von ihm und seiner Welt fasziniert, die aus Promis, Rolex und Maserati besteht. Als er ihr seine mobile Bar zum Kauf anbietet, nimmt sie das Angebot an und betritt eine Bühne voller Lügen, Dramen und Enttäuschungen, aus dem es kein Entrinnen für sie zu geben scheint ...

Paddle Tail is an adorable little beaver who was born with just a stump for a tail. He learns, and so will your child, that it's okay to be different. Join him in his first winter adventure!

Wer hat den Wecker auf Frühling gestellt? Willkommen zurück im Stelzenhaus, wo Fidelia mal wieder mit ihrer Zauberei für ordentlich Chaos sorgt! Ein magischer Wecker lässt Schokoladeneier regnen, Karotten tanzen und Blumen das Kommando übernehmen. Professor Stups, die klügste, frechste und besserwisserischste Fledermaus der Welt, weiß natürlich sofort: Das kann nicht gut ausgehen. Minze, die geduldigste Katze überhaupt, bleibt dagegen cool – naja, meistens. Ein witziges Abenteuer voller Missgeschicke und Magie, das den Frühling so richtig auf den Kopf stellt!

Die majestätische Winterwelt Alaskas, dramatische Rettungsaktionen, eine idyllische Kleinstadt und die ganz große Liebe: Das Letzte, was Erica Sheraton gebrauchen kann, sind freie Tage. Als Ärztin im Alaska General Hospital in Anchorage bleibt ihr kaum Zeit zu schlafen - geschweige denn, sich über ihr verkorkstes Liebesleben Gedanken zu machen. Doch ausgerechnet über Weihnachten wird sie in den Zwangsurlaub geschickt. Bei ihrer besten Freundin, die in dem kleinen Städtchen Wild River ein Outdoor-Unternehmen führt, will sie die Tage mit Skifahren und Schneetouren verbringen.

Krampus, the mischievous Christmas creature, is on the loose! After escaping the Easter Witch's lair, Krampus embarks on a wild adventure through the city, spreading chaos and cheer wherever he goes. But with Santa and his elves hot on his heels, Krampus must use all his cunning to evade capture. Will he get caught or find a way to stay on the naughty list forever? Dive into this festive and fun tale of Krampus's big escape!

It will soon be another cold winter in the Ukraine. But it's 1941, and things are different this year. Max, the devoted caretaker of an animal preserve, must learn to live with the Nazis who have overtaken this precious land. He must also learn to keep secrets - for there is a girl, Kalinka, who is hiding in the park. Kalinka has lost her home, her family, her belongings - everything but her life. Still, she has gained one small, precious gift: a relationship with the rare wild and wily Przewalski's horses that wander the preserve.

Travel on a wonderful journey with skating author, figure skating competitor, skating coach, and skating parent, Jo Ann Schneider Farris. Learn everything and anything about skating as you travel through Jo Ann's skating life. In addition to reading Jo Ann's story, purchasers of the digital edition of MY SKATING LIFE can also enjoy embedded links, articles, photos, and videos that will take the reader on more wonderful skating adventures. The photos in the digital edition are in color and can be enlarged and enjoyed. Happy Skating!

Countless hours of practice, and enough determination to succeed no matter the cost. Life on the competition circuit was fast-paced, and exciting, but now Kellan is ready to settle down, and stay in his own bed for longer than a week. Kellan thought he had it all figured out, except he didn’t figure in the sassy barista next door. Molly saved every penny she had to buy the quirky coffee shop on the corner. Now her quiet little piece of heaven is being threatened by the grunting and yelling from the karate studio next door. Surely one doesn’t need to scream so much, right?

Miles on the Mountain tells the story of the author’s four-year journey learning to ski in Colorado's beautiful Rocky Mountains. This book is a simple and honest narrative that describes the ups and downs and successes and failures of an older guy learning to ski later in life.

It's time for wintry fun with Mira and Dave the Naughtiest Unicorn! And this time, they are going on a very special quest to see the magical winter lights! (Although Dave is more interested in the hot chocolate and chips.) But what lies behind the snowy mountain peaks - could there really be a terrifying yeti lurking there? Pip Bird is the pseudonym for a small group of brilliant and funny children’s book writers. They all believe in magic and dream of having a Unicorn Best Friend Forever.

Teddy Dollarhide, a rough man with ruddy skin and pearl-white hair whom everyone calls “Old Salt”, is plagued by reoccurring dreams in which he is a crew member on the Spanish galleon La Gracia that he believes went down in a violent hurricane in the 17th century with countless jewels and gold on board. His four-man crew, The Pearlmakers, have been searching around the waters of Latchawatchee, Florida, for the last six years.

Deception and murder flourish during the season of the Winter MoonIt was a cold morning and she was still alive. Golden Meadow prayed for the mercy of death but knew her punishment would be the severe guilt she would have to live with for the rest of her life. To escape Tahnie, her father, and the reverend, running away was her only option. And Meadow was good at it. Chief Gray Storm’s men joined forces with the warriors from the Blue Clan and followed the last wagon leaving the plantation.

Winter Blue, Guardian of the Shaw Pride, has sworn to protect the beautiful and stubborn Nova Raines. His panther knows that she is his mate, but Winter’s refusal to touch her causes him to almost destroy their fragile relationship when she is attacked by a human male and left for dead behind the bar that she owns. The wolves are still on the loose, and when a rogue panther comes forward with information, the pride soon realizes that the male who assaulted Nova is a wolf and will stop at nothing until he kills her.

As they near the end of their journey, Charlie Neon Imagination, Ryan Cyan and Bucky are joined by Mavis, the daughter of Chief Coal of the Ice Village, and Enigma, the bravest Kyanite Wisp who guided them. But a dark storm is coming for them and so are the cursed wisps. Will they find Quil and save the Kyanite Wisps from their cold nightmare?

Dear Chess Mistress Hex, As requested, here is the summary of the report I wrote to you, detailing the adventures of your intern, Jhe Aladdin so that you can sell it online as a book. Inside you will find mind-stealing monsters from another universe, mechanics with steampunk limbs, unimaginable secrets, and a war spanning ten thousand universes. Also a very bad alternate rule set for chess.

Beorn Wyndym is more than ready to don his armour and pick up his broadsword once again, this time to help protect the Pope from King Henry V. Until that challenge comes in the form of a beautiful gypsy that completely enchants and captivates him. Struggling to deny his feelings for her, Beorn finds himself fighting a losing battle where she is concerned. If he survives his adversaries, will Beorn have the courage to let the spirited gypsy into his heart? Or will he turn her away and settle for a life that is as barren and bleak as the winter landscape that surrounds them?

It’s been six years since a civil war between the Guardians of Justice and the Arachnid Tribe greatly reduced the Saldana Army. Aggressive efforts have been made to strengthen the Guardians’ numbers as Saldana is vulnerable to an enemy attack, efforts that ultimately caused a great divide between the country’s two territories in terms of resources and security. Yet for a former soldier named Newell, everything is beginning to fall in place until he’s paid a visit by his estranged nephew Maxwell, and everything begins falling apart. Despite this, or possibly because of it, they soon ...

In From the Death Zone to the Boardroom, speed ski mountaineer Benedikt Boehm tells gripping and inspirational stories about his fears, pain, suffering and facing death during his expeditions to some of the world's highest mountains. Throughout, his coauthor and professor of leadership and management, Stefan Gröschl, integrates scholarly ideas and works beyond traditional business boundaries providing you with unusual insights and thought-provoking alternatives for managing your business.

In einer Ausgestoßenen erwacht unheilvolle Glyphen-Magie. Ein Prinz soll die Völker der Berge gegen einen unbarmherzigen Feind vereinen. Über dem Gebirge des Winters ziehen düstere Wolken auf. Elija soll einen erbarmungslosen Feind aufhalten, sein Weg führt ihn in die Wirren eines jahrhundertealten Konflikts, der die drei Stämme der Berge entzweit hat. Doch nicht nur äußere Feinde bedrohen ihn, sondern auch der Zweifel an seiner eigenen Bestimmung. In der jungen Frau Chenka erwacht eine uralte Magie. Sie flieht vor unheimlichen Angreifern und weiß nicht, dass ihr Schicksal über das aller Menschen entscheiden könnte.

Oliver Winter has the January blues. His sister hates him, his parents are always at work, and his keen mind sees through every fairy tale he was ever told. But one night, a mysterious stranger taps at his bedroom window and blows his world apart. Recruited by Enzo, a top agent of the mysterious Order of St. Nicholas, Oliver solemnly promises to do good, all year round.