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The year is 2032. The NRA has been outlawed; the U.S. military has been gutted; Conservative Christians, dubbed ANARKS, have been labeled a global conspiracy and have been largely driven underground. The Caliphate is now a superpower, residing in Israel. The White House is occupied by a repressive Progressive regime, obsessed with the upcoming presidential election.

In Oberammergau herrscht kurz vor Pfingsten 1670 helle Aufregung. Bei den Proben zum berühmten Passionsspiel wird der Christus-Darsteller tot aufgefunden. Er wurde gekreuzigt. Der Schongauer Henker Jakob Kuisl und der Bader Simon Fronwieser werden um die Aufklärung des Todesfalls gebeten, doch sie stoßen auf eine Wand des Schweigens. Als ein weiterer Darsteller den Märtyrertod stirbt, glauben die Dorfbewohner an eine Strafe Gottes und wollen erst recht nicht mit den beiden Fremden reden.

There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading.

Calidan Darkheart is an Imperator. The voice of the Emperor in the wild. A secretive and dangerous job, hunting down those deemed a threat to the Emperor's rule...whether monster or man. Twisted and bitter, he heads down a dark path to hunt a nightmare from his youth. This is his story.

Amy is a lone lycan whose pack was massacred when she was only a child. Since then, she’s been in hiding as the ordinary daughter in a human family—a family who has just moved to the quiet small town of Lilyview. Logan is an Alpha King, cursed after bearing the blame for the death of a whole pack who murdered his late human lover. The only way to rid himself of the curse is by finding his true mate. What happens when these two—along with a pack of savage rogue wolves—all cross paths one fateful night?

In BJJ and in life, a strategic mindset matters more than raw talent or skill. It is very difficult for new students and even some experienced fighters to develop aspects of their ‘inner game’ if they don’t have the concepts and methods to play with. In the Champions Mind, best-selling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu coach, Oliver Staark, will teach you the routines and exercises that the greatest Jiu jitsu stars use to take their performance to the next level — whether the ‘next level’ for you means getting onto the mat in your first competition or striving for a win in a professional super fight.

The Earful Tower is a weekly podcast all about Paris, hosted by Australian expat Oliver Gee. With a huge variety of guests - from cooks and comedians to TV hosts and tour guides - this show will transport you to the City of Lights and make you feel like you've met the characters that make it shine.

1683: Das Reich ist in Gefahr, denn das osmanische Heer steht kurz vor Wien und ein vernichtender Krieg scheint unausweichlich. Auch um den alten Henker Jakob Kuisl steht es schlecht, körperliche Schmerzen und Sorgen plagen ihn. Umso erstaunter ist er, als er einen Brief von seinem früheren Weggefährten Nepomuk erhält, der ihn bittet, nach Passau zu kommen, um bei der Bergung eines Schatzes zu helfen.

Gerade haben Lieutenant Sam Holland und ihr Mann Nick Cappuano noch mit Freunden und Familie Thanksgiving gefeiert, da finden sie sich plötzlich auf dem Weg ins Weiße Haus wieder: Präsident Nelson ist unerwartet verstorben, und Nick muss als sein Vizepräsident und Nachfolger so schnell wie möglich den Amtseid ablegen.

New York Times best-selling author Oliver North, popular host of FOX News Channel's top-rated War Stories program, provided an insightful look at Operation Iraqi Freedom in the first hard-hitting book based on his show. Now in this second book, North shares the accomplishments of the heroic men who fought in the Pacific theater of World War II.

The most renowned American authors in Western fiction are brought together in one bang 'em-up, shoot-it-out collection! Including titles by Louis L'Amour, Brian Garfield, Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, Thomas Thompson, John M. Cunningham, Chad Oliver, Donald Hamilton, Loren D. Estleman and Owen Wister.

Troy Peterson has been waiting three long months for his true mate to return from his deployment in the US Army. But when Anton doesn’t turn up as planned, Troy starts to second guess everything he knows about his mate - and that's before he has even met him. Anton Sage fully intended on meeting Troy the moment his 90 days service was up. But the Army had different ideas and now Anton is sitting in his wolf form, in a cage, wondering if he will ever get the chance to meet the man Fate intended for him.

Special Agent Niclas Draig was on a mission...well, he was supposed to be. But when sent to Stockton with his partner Jack, to investigate what looked like the work of a serial killer, he walked into the Captain's office and found himself looking at his mate. A mate, who's delicious scent was tinged with deceit as the man looked him in the eye and lied to his face...An unguarded moment, a flash of teeth and both men's lives change...will Nico and Tony ever get their HEA?

If you're reading this, you've tried countless platitudes that didn't seem to work for you because they are just platitudes and don't address the underlying issue. All flash, no substance. But becoming a positive person doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it's way easier than you think. But don't take my word for it. A study by researchers at the University of Stanford uncovered how a positive attitude, literally, made the brain work better and improved cognitive abilities.

Whether you play basketball, watch basketball, or you’re simply a history buff, there is something for you here! Crafted for both hardcore NBA fans and curious newcomers to the sports world, this book dives into the history of basketball and specifically the tales of certain players that revolutionized the game.

Following back-to-back, long-term undercover assignments in Indianapolis and Dallas, the latter resulting in four dead, FBI Special Agent Jake Kruse returns to Los Angeles to take on another undercover operation. Posing as an office supply salesman, Jake befriends a Chinese American business owner believed to be working for an intelligence officer operating out of the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles. Within weeks, the probe reveals a public corruption and human trafficking operation involving politicians and Hollywood executives.

A useful book to avoid spiritual personal change.

The premature death of his dad and a tumultuous childhood has left coal miner Tommy 'Huck" Sawyer hardened to emotion and relationships. Andi Sullivan is the one woman who can break through that tough exterior. But Andi, the twin sister of Tommy's best friend, is destined for better things, away from her harsh father's control and their sooty mining town. It seems everything is against Tommy ever having the one thing his heart wants most.

Gemeinsam mit seiner Tochter Magdalena und ihrem Mann Simon reist der Henker Jakob Kuisl im Jahre 1668 nach Bamberg. Was als Familienbesuch geplant war, wird jedoch bald zum Alptraum: In Bamberg geht ein Mörder um. Die abgetrennten Gliedmaßen der Opfer werden im Unrat vor den Toren der Stadt gefunden. Schnell verbreitet sich das Gerücht, die Morde seien das Werk eines Werwolfs. Jakob Kuisl mag sich diesem Aberglauben nicht anschließen und macht sich auf die Suche nach dem "Teufel von Bamberg".

In life, money exerts significant control, while freedom holds paramount importance. In this book, you will discover a path to attain both. Jim shares his personal journey, detailing his transition from childhood scarcity and homelessness to adult wealth and abundance, offering guidance on how you can achieve the same. Jim challenges conventional beliefs about money, shedding light on the real principles in a straightforward and easily understandable manner.