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Nicole Jäger führt ein Leben, von dem viele Menschen träumen: Prominent, erfolgreich, finanziell gut aufgestellt. Sie schreibt Bücher, spielt als Comedian in ausverkauften Hallen und tritt im Fernsehen auf. Und sie war trotzdem noch nie so unglücklich wie an jenem Tag, an dem sie sich spontan ins Auto setzt, um ungeplant allein einen Roadtrip ans Meer zu machen – auf dem Weg dahin verzweifelt sie erst und findet dann doch zu sich selbst. Denn der Weg zum Glücklichsein muss nicht immer schön sein, nicht geradeaus oder weichgezeichnet für Instagram.

Potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Her recently deceased Nez Perce grandmother comes to her in dreams, showing her clues but also confusing her as she deals with learning more about a heritage that was kept from her. While Shandra is hesitant to trust her dreams, Detective Ryan Greer believes in them and believes in her.

The ancient Indian art of tracking is his greatest strength...and also his biggest weakness. Fish and wildlife state trooper Gabriel Hawke believes he’s chasing poachers. However, he comes upon a wildlife biologist standing over a body that is wearing a wolf-tracking collar. He uses master tracker skills taught to him by his Nez Perce grandfather to follow clues on the mountain. Paper trails and the whisper of rumors in the rural community where he works draws Hawke to a conclusion that he finds bitter.

A major historical account of the Korean War, its origins, and its evolving impact on the world. Sixty years after North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, the Korean War has not yet ended. Sheila Miyoshi Jager presents the first comprehensive history of this misunderstood war, one that risks involving the world’s superpowers - again. Her sweeping narrative ranges from the middle of the Second World War - when Korean independence was fiercely debated between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill - to the present day.

On a chilly November night in 1407, Louis of Orleans was murdered by a band of masked men. The crime stunned and paralyzed France since Louis had often ruled in place of his brother King Charles, who had gone mad. As panic seized Paris, an investigation began. In charge was the Provost of Paris, Guillaume de Tignonville, the city's chief law enforcement officer - and one of history's first detectives. As de Tignonville began to investigate, he realized that his hunt for the truth was much more dangerous than he ever could have imagined.

While patrolling on the Snake River in Hells Canyon, Gabriel Hawke’s dog digs up a human bone. Hawke is confronted by an aunt he doesn’t remember, and he finds a canister of film when the rest of the remains are excavated. The film shows someone being killed and a rifle pointed at the photographer. Going through missing person files, Hawke discovers the victims of the decades-old double homicide. A person connected to the original crime is murdered, giving Hawke more leads and multiple suspects.

In the nineteenth century, Russia participated in two "great games": one, pitted the tsar's empire against Britain in Central Asia. The other, saw Russia, China, and Japan vying for domination of the Korean Peninsula. In this eye-opening account, Sheila Miyoshi Jager argues that the contest over Korea, driven both by Korean domestic disputes and by great-power rivalry, set the course for the future of East Asia and the larger global order.

In the midst of the devastating Hundred Years’ War between France and England, Jean de Carrouges, a Norman knight, fresh from combat in Scotland finds his wife, Marguerite, accusing squire Jacques Le Gris of brutally raping her. A deadlocked court decrees a “trial by combat” that also leaves Marguerite’s fate in the balance. For if her husband loses the duel, she will be put to death as a false accuser. While enemy troops pillage the land, and rebellion and plague threaten the lives of all, Carrouges and Le Gris meet in full armor on a walled field in Paris.

The Spotted Pony Casino’s head of security, Dela Alvaro, receives a late-night call that takes her to a deserted walkway along the river. After confronting a woman babbling about love and bodies being buried, Dela stumbles over a corpse and discovers her knife covered in the victim’s blood.

Welcome to the Survival and Basic Badass Podcast, where we dive into the world of off-grid living, guns, prepping, survival, and a touch of intriguing conspiracy theories. Join us as we explore the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to navigate an unpredictable world. Each week we delve into a wide range of topics designed to empower you with practical tips and insights. From mastering self-sufficiency in off-grid living to honing your firearm skills, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to preparing for any situation life throws your way. Our discussions on off-grid living encompass...

Fish and Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke's job is to find a missing family in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. After finding the parents murdered, can he find a little girl on the run? Hawke is an expert tracker, but he isn’t the only one looking for the child. Even leaving the mountain, the girl isn’t safe. The murderers are looking for something - something they believe the child possesses.

Desire burns in Stratus' soul, powerful like an inferno. With his memory returning, he finally knows who - and what - he is. His is a dragon, brought low by the hand of a dark magician known as the Worm King, separated from his true love, tortured for centuries and now trapped inside the body of a human. But with the memories of his old life comes a return of his true magic, and with it, his true form is slowly returning.

In the war-torn lands of Krandin, a kingdom fighting against the Worm King of the Penullin Empire and his dark magic, a stranger wakes, knowing only that his name is Stratus. He possesses great strength and magic, but only fractured memories of his past and a growing certainty that he is not, in fact, human. As he explores this new world, disoriented, making few friends and many enemies, the battle for his mind will determine the fate of the world.

Fish and Wildlife State Trooper Gabriel Hawke encounters a hunter with an illegal tag. The name on the tag belongs to the Wallowa County District Attorney and the man holding the tag isn’t the public defender. As Hawke digs to find out if the DA is corrupt, the hunter’s body is found. Zeroing in on the DA, Hawke finds he has more suspects than the DA and more deaths than the hunter.

Warum kriegt unser Selbstwert eine Delle, wenn sich das Date nicht mehr meldet? Warum lassen wir uns in toxischen Beziehungen so schlecht behandeln? Und warum glauben wir, nichts Besseres verdient zu haben? Nicole Jäger hat selbst schlechte Erfahrungen in schwierigen Beziehungen gemacht - mit Männern, die nicht mit ihrem Erfolg umgehen konnten, sie dominierten und gewalttätig waren. Irgendwann wurde ihr klar, warum sie all das so klaglos ertrug: Sie behandelte sich selbst nicht mit Respekt, also tat es auch sonst niemand.

Dr. Nora Engelbert and Dr. Margret Jäger host a dynamic podcast that brings together anthropologists from around the globe to share compelling stories and insights on the vital role anthropology plays in navigating the complexities of the 21st century. Their discussions aim to inspire today's leaders by highlighting how anthropological perspectives can foster health and wealth for businesses and societies alike. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for a diverse audience, including CEOs, HR leaders, IT managers, NGO representatives, and healthcare professionals. Listeners gain ...

Dela Alvaro is a disabled veteran who grew up on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation. When an IED in Iraq ended her military career, she came home to reassess her life and landed a job in security at the Indian run casino on the reservation. Not even a year into being the assistant to the head of security, Dela is promoted on a trial basis. When one of the casino employees is found stabbed and stuffed in a laundry chute, she knows she can kiss head of security goodbye if she doesn’t find the killer before the media gets hold of the story.

On the eve of the biggest art event at Huckleberry Mountain Resort, potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She’s ruled out as a suspect, but now it’s up to her to prove the friend she witnessed fleeing the scene was just as innocent. With help from her recently deceased Nez Perce grandmother, Shandra becomes more confused than ever but just as determined to discover the truth. While Shandra is hesitant to trust her dreams, Detective Ryan Greer believes in them and believes in her.

While teaching a tracking class at a search-and-rescue conference in Iceland, Oregon State Trooper Gabriel Hawke discovers a body in a boiling mud pool. The body is the young man Hawke’s class is tracking. Unable to walk away from the gruesome death without helping to find the killer, Hawke follows the clues and discovers the victim had few enemies, and all of them have alibis. The killer is cunning like the fox, but Hawke is determined to solve the homicide before the conference attendees head home in five days.

Der dritte Fall für Rizzoli & Isles! In einem Kloster nahe Boston ist die Novizin Camille Maginnes brutal erschlagen worden. Bei der Autopsie findet die Pathologin Maura Isles heraus, dass die junge Frau kurze Zeit vor ihrem Tod entbunden haben muss - doch von dem Kind fehlt jede Spur. Dann wird eine zweite Frauenleiche gefunden, bei der Maura Anzeichen für eine frühere Lepra-Erkrankung feststellt. Detective Jane Rizzoli und Maura Isles vermuten eine Verbindung der beiden Fälle. Und die Entdeckung eines grausamen Geheimnisses gibt ihnen auf schreckliche Weise Recht.