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John Henry Cole, working as a deputy U.S. marshal out of Judge Isaac Parker's court in Arkansas, was on assignment in the Indian Nations, in pursuit of a group of white renegades who were in hiding there - above all a particularly vicious renegade named Caddo Pierce. He had a wagon of captive renegades when he was shot and seriously injured. He managed to come out of the Nations with his prisoners, but decided that he had enough of that job and so resigned.

For six years, former temple assassin Aral Kingslayer has been living as a jack of the shadow trades, picking up odd jobs on the wrong side of the law. But the past is never dead, and Aral’s has finally caught up to him in the beautiful, dangerous form of Jax Seldansbane - a fellow Blade and Aral’s onetime fiancée.

Charley Sunday, a sensible, sober-minded Texas grandfather, imparts the American Cowboy legacy to his only grandchild as he and several of his grizzled cronies concoct a 1,000-mile longhorn cattle drive across 21st Century America. Four leathery cowboys, one insightful Indian, two strong-willed women, a two-gun oddball, a dog, and a little boy make an unlikely team as they trek from Colorado to Texas, continually running up against the forces of corruption.

Ein heißer Baseballspieler und eine zielstrebige Studentin in einer Wohnung. Was kann da schon passieren? Sebastian. Diese Saison ist die entscheidende Gelegenheit, mich bei der Nachwuchsauswahl der großen Baseball-Teams zu beweisen. Das Letzte, was ich brauche, ist eine Ablenkung – erst recht nicht eine so verführerische wie Mia di Angelo. Die Astrophysikstudentin ist klug und umwerfend schön – natürlich musste ich mich verlieben. Doch als es zwischen uns ernster wurde, hat sie mich abserviert. Jap, autsch. Jetzt braucht sie allerdings eine Bleibe für den Sommer.

As the son of a duke, Maxwell Oliver Weld, Marquis of Daventry, is allowed entry into the finest of London’s ballrooms, access to political figures, and advice from the best physicians. Yet, his wealth and contacts won’t heal his friend, Charlie, who’s dying from consumption. Hopeful for a miracle, Max persuades Charlie to sail across the Atlantic to stay in the Artesian Hotel on the island of Nevis and bathe in its famous healing springs. Max’s optimism is washed in doubt as the truth unravels about the hotel, its hot springs, and the beautiful caretaker.

Maggie Prescott may not know her real name, the circumstances of her birth, or her father’s identity, but based on a song her shipwrecked birthmother taught her before she died, Maggie’s certain the answers lie on the island of Antigua. Unbeknownst to her beloved adopted family, she sends her maid to finishing school in her stead and convinces her uncle, Captain Anthony Middleton, to sail her to the Leeward Islands. Time is of the essence to discover her heritage before the next family gathering exposes her duplicity.

Featuring fifteen new essays by trans people of color—spanning writers, scientists, actors, activists, and drag queens—Both/And explores what it means to live as a trans or gender nonconforming person of color today. Acclaimed authors Akwaeke Emezi, Tanaïs, Meredith Talusan, and J Wortham, share their stories alongside activist and organizer Raquel Willis and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Peppermint, as well as a host of rising literary talent.

On the way to the place he plans to end his life, Anthony Dart carelessly tosses a coin to a street urchin. When a thief grabs the coin, he gives chase. These two interactions lead him to people who guide him to make a better life choice.

When Eric and his friend Robbie decide to spend Christmas at Eric's aunt's hotel, they were expecting mince pies and brandy. However, one of the guests at Eve Manor has something entirely different planned for Christmas: murder. As Eric and Robbie attempt to unravel the mystery and find the killer, who can they trust from the other guests, and can they keep Eric's aunt Patricia alive until Boxing Day?

As the child of a German movie producer father who lives in Italy and a beautiful, artistically talented mother who resides in New York, Liliane's life is divided between those two very different worlds. A shy and observant only child with a vivid imagination, Liliane uncovers the stories of family members as diverse as Moses Mendelssohn, Mary Queen of Scots and an early Mexican adventurer, and pieces together their vivid histories, through both World Wars and across continents.

Clean your house, change your life!In this book you will learn how to find the motivation you need to succeed..

For singles and couples who want to add safe, thrilling phone sex to their sexual repetoire. A professional phone-sex worker shares her secrets of aural sex, with plenty of juicy anecdotes culled from thousands of weird and wonderful sex calls.

How far would you go to change your life in a year? Emmy finds herself single for the first time in years. She vows to find a man on every continent for some pure no-strings-attached fun....

This short story is published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica. Sarah Sov is a pseudonym for a female Danish writer. In addition to Memories of Him, she has also published the short stories My Roommates Toy, Eat with Me, The Car Sex Generation and Obsessed with Owen Gray.

Nuria will ihre Leidenschaft für den geheimnisvollen Stalker, der ihr bis nach Australien gefolgt ist und nachts in ihrem Zimmer auftaucht, weiter ausleben. Seine nächtlichen Besuche werden für Nuria zum geliebten Tabu voller Verlockung. Doch dann taucht eine dunkle Gestalt aus ihrer Vergangenheit wieder auf und will Nuria für sich gewinnen. Sie steht zwischen den beiden Männern, einer gefährlicher als der andere und beide verfeindet bis aufs Blut. Nuria muss entscheiden, wem sie sich hingibt und ihr Vertrauen schenkt.

Home is where the heart is. Erin hatte immer nur ein Ziel: ihre Heimat Hawai'i verlassen, um Biochemie zu studieren und ein Heilmittel für die Krankheit ihres Vaters zu finden. Als sich sein Zustand verschlechtert, kehrt sie nach Hause zurück und lernt den Schnitzkünstler Shane kennen. Zunächst kann Erin ihm und seinem Lebensstil nicht viel abgewinnen, denn Shane lebt in den Tag hinein und jagt der perfekten Welle hinterher. Doch über den gemeinsam verbrachten Sommer bringt er Erin die Schönheit ihrer Heimat näher und wird nach und nach zu einem Grund, zu bleiben.

Ever wondered what your favorite taco stand can teach you about marketing? It's more than just making great salsa. "Marketing Lessons from Food: Understanding Neolocalism and Its Business Implications" shows how focusing on local culture can make your business a community favorite. By embracing local flavors, you can create unique and memorable customer experiences.

"Bleib dir immer treu", sagte ihr Vater einst zu Olivia. Seine Worte hallen der New Yorker Musicalschülerin im Kopf, während sie als VIP-Betreuerin im Tigers anheuert. Der Verlockung, mit 'persönlichem Extra-Service' ein imposantes Trinkgeld zu verdienen, kann Olivia nur so lange widerstehen, bis sie dort auf den berühmten Footballspieler Jacob trifft. Der muskulöse Sportler übt eine magische Anziehung auf sie aus. Es bleibt ein schales Gefühl zurück, das hartnäckig an ihrer Seele haftet, denn es lässt alte Wunden wieder aufbrechen.

The summer of 1968 is warm and humid, but rife with possibilities. Something is in the air; something more than thunder and lightning. Sally and her husband, Otis, have decided to spend the summer in their small cabin by The North Sea. Her career as a ballerina is over, and Sally is ready to have children. She spends her days enjoying the sun, thinking of her future and trying to make her husband be as interested in her, as he is in his congregation. But, when she is injured on the beach, she meets the doctor, James Black, who does more than just fix her leg.

From developing leadership skills to mastering communication and networking, Career Advancement for Women covers the key areas you need to focus on to succeed in today's competitive job market. Regardless of whether you're at the initial stage of your career or striving to elevate your current position, this audiobook serves as the ultimate handbook to empower you, boost your confidence, and help you attain a sense of fulfillment in your workplace.