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Upswings, downturns, bubbles, patent trolls and hackers, venture capitalists and start-ups: sometimes the modern world of high-tech companies seems as ruled by the Fates, the Furies and the Muses, as any classical Greek drama. In this collection of intertwined short stories, a Silicon Valley insider imagines the forces of antiquity still active in the 21st century - with apps, databases, and a serious yen for skim-milk lattes. Proceed with caution. Your future depends on what you do next.

This collection of narratives, all told by people who were actually part of the American Civil War, was first published in 1885 and was received very well by the public, who caused it to have a further five reprints during the next few years. You'll hear about a number of famous escapades that took place during the Civil War, from a civilian with Unionist sympathies but living in the South, through to the unparalleled locomotive chase that inspired Buster Keaton's all time classic silent movie The General.

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

Lex Fitzgerald is not your average billionaire. He leads a double life as the conscientious head of his family and the pleasure-seeking rogue who parties hard and pushes the limits in and out of the bedroom. His two worlds are about to collide because of one woman, Jillian Finnegan. Lex needs a secret weapon to defeat a competitor and finds it in Jillian Finnegan. He has no intention of letting her potty mouth, her crazy lifestyle, or her eccentric family get in his way. So when he makes her an offer, he expects her to accept. However, sparks start to fly.

There is a lot I still don’t know about life or about what the future might bring but I do know who I am and how to incorporate life being more about where we choose to go and not just about where we come from. I believe you can throw out the script we get handed during childhood and make different choices whilst implementing determination and positive affirmation.

A good road into your property can be the difference between a landlocked parcel–useful only for recreation–and an extremely valuable real estate asset. But you don't have to wait and hope for a road to come your way. You can build it yourself. Not all roads are constructed by the government or large commercial interests. Private landowners all over the country build roads to and into their own property.

"Die Sternenprinzessin, die du gesucht hast, ist vielleicht wirklich der Schlüssel. Aber möglicherweise anders, als du es erwartet hast." Cieran will nur eines: Rache an den Menschen üben. Nachdem auch das letzte Menschenreich vor ihm kapituliert hat, muss er nur noch Prinzessin Meira heiraten, um seinen Plan umzusetzen. Meira weiß seit Jahren, dass es ihr Schicksal ist, die Gemahlin des Dämonenkönigs zu werden. Sie soll Cieran den Tod bringen und so die Menschheit von seiner Herrschaft befreien.

Manchmal muss man einen Neuanfang wagen. Das denkt auch Fine, als sie kurz vor Weihnachten ihre Heimat und ihren sicheren Job als Anwältin hinter sich lässt. Der Plan: in London ihren Traum von einer eigenen Konditorei leben und sich nur darauf konzentrieren. Doch schon am ersten Abend begegnet sie einem Mann, der ihr nicht mehr aus dem Kopf geht. Fine ist verwirrt über die Anziehung, die er auf sie ausübt, und schon bald scheint sie mit ihm ein echtes Weihnachtswunder zu erleben. Allerdings ist Henry nicht irgendein Mann.

Published in 1924 in response to growing racial tensions, W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Gift of Black Folk explores the contributions African Americans have made to American society, detailing the importance of racial diversity to the United States. He chronicles their role in the early exploration of America, their part in developing the country’s agricultural industry, their courage on the battlefields, and their creative genius in virtually every aspect of American culture.

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When life has taught you to hide, can you ever spread your wings in the light? Writing songs has always been the way that Beatrice Cipriani processes the world around her, but as a painful introvert, none of those songs are ever performed. She excels at being invisible—she’s the best server in a fancy restaurant. Sometimes, though, it feels like she’s dying a little more with every passing day. Easton Moorland has finally made it big, but with a public company comes a board that has demands. As the chairman of a luxury brand, all eyes are on him, and they want him to look the part.

Detective Inspector Fiona MacLeod thought she had left her troubled past behind when she returned to the quiet town of Forres. But when the body of a murdered journalist is discovered behind a local pub, Fiona is pulled into an investigation that is far too personal. The victim, Alan Reid, was once a trusted ally from her time on the Organized Crime squad in Aberdeen—someone who had tried to reach her the night he died.

In the quiet Scottish town of Forres, D.I. Fiona MacLeod is called to investigate a chilling murder at the ancient Clootie Well, a place steeped in local legend and folklore. The victim, Douglas Bain, a wealthy businessman with ties to a secretive group known as the Circle of Shadows, is found stabbed to death during a mysterious Halloween night ritual. As Fiona and her young, eager partner, D.S. Duncan Fraser, dig deeper into the case, they uncover a web of financial fraud, fear, and desperation that ultimately led to Bain’s tragic death.

Horae Apocalypticae is a commentary on the apocalypse, critical and historical; including also an examination of the chief prophecies of Daniel. It is doubtless the most elaborate work ever produced on the Apocalypse. Editors Note, 2018 Quin. Ed. E. B Elliot finished his great work about the year 1860. The nature of the Historicist method of interpretation is such that the line of fulfilled prophecy is continually moving with the passage of time.

"Wut und Trauer mögen starke Antriebe sein, aber schlechte Berater. Das habe ich selbst lernen müssen und beinah zu spät erkannt." Lorcan muss in das Land zurückkehren, in dem er einst das mächtige schwarze Feuer entfesselt und Tod und Leid über die Menschen gebracht hat. Ausgerechnet er, der Schrecken der Wüste, soll die Königin von Sisun überzeugen, Frieden mit den Dämonen zu schließen. Yvaine musste sich jahrelang verstecken. Nun, da sie die Königin ist, will sie Rache und ihr Reich endlich von der Besatzung der Dämonen befreien.

Packende Romantasy mit Spice und epischen Kämpfen. "Du magst viel sein, aber gewöhnlich bist du bestimmt nicht. Denn du, Prinzessin, bist etwas ganz Besonderes." Als Teil der dunklen Armee verteidigt Eve ihr Heimatland gegen das verfeindete Reich Nives. Ablenkung kann sie da nicht gebrauchen. Besonders nicht von Reed, dem verboten heißen Dämonenbeschwörer, der sie mit seinen frechen Sprüchen aus dem Konzept bringt. Um ihren Bruder zu retten, muss sie allerdings Reeds Hilfe annehmen.

Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a Estación Insomnio. En éste podcast encontrarán compañía durante las noches de insomnio, trabajo, rutas y demás. #NochesDeEspantos abarca las leyendas latinoamericanas, noticias periodisticas referidas a sus personajes, comentarios de diversos autores, productos cinematográficos o artísticos inspirados en ellos y algunas opiniones personales (diferenciadas de la información dura). #RelatosNocturnos es un espacio para hisorias, cuentos y relatosde autores latinoamericanos (públicados o no).

Zärtlich legte er seine Finger um ihre und küsste ihre Knöchel. »Wir schreiben die Geschichte unserer Länder neu. Zusammen.«Seraphina hat mit aller Kraft gekämpft, doch nun schein alles verloren. Wie soll sie sich ohne Niran der dunklen Macht der Ekhinda stellen, die noch immer den gesamten Nebelkontinent bedroht? Doch aufgeben ist für Seraphina keine Option. Ihre einzige Hoffnung sind die Antworten, die sie auf der Insel der Ekhinda finden soll.

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In The Secret City, to honor the spirit and values of his son, Boucher gives encouragement and hope to young people who are facing life-threatening illnesses, bullying, or other tests of the soul. Geof was an "I got this" battler and an inspiration to everyone he encountered. In the trilogy, the Bear teaches young people that the greatest challenges can be overcome with humor, imagination, and a never say die attitude.