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The Magic Dragons of Anglesey is a fun collection of stories set on the island. The Rock Goblins is the first in the series and introduces Hen Goch (Old Red), the oldest and wisest dragon of them all, who lives in a cavern beneath Holyhead Mountain.

Behind each door lies something strange and terrifying. Here, the normal is made nightmarish, from howls of were-foxes to satanic car-boot sales. Creepy, terrifying and witty by turn, Silverweed Road deals in love, loss, isolation, loneliness, obsession, greed and revenge. As the screw turns with each story, Crook creates a world of pure imagination, constantly surprising, in a setting that is instantly recognisable but other-worldly at the same time.

Quando nel laboratorio chimico della multinazionale farmaceutica Farma Koeler viene rinvenuto il cadavere di un giovane ricercatore, è la squadra omicidi di Anika Miller ad accorrere sulla scena del crimine. A prima vista non ci sono indizi rilevanti: nel laboratorio non compaiono segni di scasso né di furto, e non viene ritrovata l’arma del delitto. Eppure già dai primi interrogatori emerge che nel laboratorio si stava lavorando ad un farmaco sperimentale.

When Zalmon, son of the former Prince of Judah, and his best friend, Othniel, are secretly chosen to spy out the formidable city of Jericho, the two find the task far more treacherous than they could ever imagine. Accidentally thrown together with the captivating temple priestess, Rahab, the two must escape monstrous giants, a bloodthirsty people, and a violent king with the help of their beautiful new companion, in exchange for the promise to protect her and her family. But unforeseen problems threaten their oath and Rahab is left at the mercy of the vengeful king.

Becoming queen of the light Fae, Lucy thought everything would go nice and smooth until Morgan, the queen of the dark Fae, starts causing trouble. Follow Lucy, Derek, and Luke into new areas of the Fae world, where no one has ever ventured before.

Der Kampf um die Krone beginnt! Crispin schafft es, Alice aus den Fängen Castiells zu befreien. Doch nicht nur er hat sich verändert, auch Alice ist keineswegs mehr die junge Dame, die Fegoria einst betreten hat. Obwohl ihre Liebe stärker denn je ist und sie zusammen unbesiegbar scheinen, müssen sie nun einen steinigen Weg beschreiten - der wichtigste Weg, den sie nur erreichen werden, wenn sie an ihrem Glauben an eine bessere Zukunft festhalten.

Black Women and Public Health creates an urgently needed interdisciplinary dialogue about issues of race, gender, and health. An enduring history of racism, sexism, and dehumanization of Black women's bodies has largely rendered the health needs of the Black community inaudible and invisible. Grounded in the lived experiences and expertise of Black women, this collection bridges gaps between researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates.

Crossing 50 is a significant milestone in life, which means that it is time for women to take a step back and assess their health status. The body is no more the youthful machine it used to be, and it is natural for the first signs of aging to show up. This audiobook will be a helpful guide going over many things, like, exercise, diet, hygiene, and having a healthy mind. Your body will thank you!

Cinco amigos encerrados en una escape room. Tú decides el final. La visita a una escape room de Harry Potter en Edimburgo parecía la mejor forma de celebrar el cumpleaños de Jasper: una hora para intentar salir de un castillo resolviendo acertijos y enigmas entre amigos... Hasta que un imprevisto cambia el plan.

El estado machista y sus decisiones, el covid-19, la crisis económica subsecuente y la violencia brutal se han ensañado con las mexicanas. Ante esto, la palabra y la sororidad, los datos irrefutables, la explicación, la inteligencia y el diálogo son sus armas. En esta obra, seis periodistas de primer nivel coordinadas por Nayeli Roldán ofrecen reportajes que retratan, con sensibilidad combativa, la situación actual de las mujeres, las consecuencias de las políticas públicas vigentes, el estado de las luchas feministas y los escenarios que se avizoran.

After Frankie Kolas goes missing and his sister Alison is hospitalized without any natural reason for her condition, Officer Bo Dickson and Adriana Clark investigate some old tales to find out what happened. Elaine Fowler has visited both Adriana and Bo at separate times. As they find a larger wake of death and destruction at the hands of the somewhat dead, they begin to question the myths and legends that have thrived in their almost peaceful town. Adriana and Bo must face unreal and surreal problems as they attempt to stop lost souls from entering the real world.

Little Solita knows her mother left many days ago and does not know if she is coming back. To deal with her fears, the little girl finds refuge in her bedroom at night. She lets her imagination go beyond her window in search of hope and understanding. Solita discovers a smiling moon as purple as her favorite color. With the maternal instinct of a mother and the cleverness of a teacher, the moon becomes comforting and playful devoting precious time to the lonely child. One night, Purple Moon takes the little girl on a trip to show her the beauty of her country making time go by faster.

Seit Cliffs Onkel Curtis eine sonderbare aztekische Steinfigur aus Südamerika mitgebracht hat, häufen sich die merkwürdigen Vorkommnisse: Jack und Cliff werden überfallen, auf der Ghost wird eingebrochen und eine unheimliche Wahrsagerin taucht in Seaport auf. Liegt etwa ein Fluch auf der geheimnisvollen Figur? Als Jack und Cliff ein Gespräch belauschen, erhalten sie einen wertvollen Hinweis: Es geht um das Gold von Kalapalo.

Der zweite Teil der Bestsellerreihe "Die Katmere Academy Chroniken" von Tracy Wolff - noch dramatischer, noch spannender, noch intensiver. Als Grace sich in Jaxon Vega verliebte und in seine gefährliche Welt an der Katmere Academy eintauchte, wurde ihr Leben völlig auf den Kopf gestellt: Jaxon ist der Sohn einer mächtigen Vampirfamilie und auch Grace ist nicht, wer sie ihr ganzes Leben zu sein glaubte. Wenn sie überleben will, muss Grace ihre neuen Fähigkeiten schnellstens meistern. Doch ihre Liebe zu Jaxon und das Leben ihrer Freunde sind in Gefahr.

Ten years ago, Penelope Paiget promised she’d wait for Samuel Black. But she was only a genteel, impoverished paid companion, forced into service after her father’s death revealed his insurmountable debts. Now she’s a successful novelist, posing as secretary to the Earl of Wickshire to hide her identity. Ten years ago, Samuel Black chose his own path instead of upholding his family’s legacy as spies. But having fought for the formation of the Metropolitan Police Force, echoes of his past and his true origins remind him how unworthy he is to call himself detective inspector.

In a very uncharacteristic attempt at a little revenge, a little vindication, Lily splurges on a first-class plane ticket…using her soon-to-be-ex-husband’s credit card. If he insists that she travel to him, when he’s the one who filed, the one who cheated, then the least he can do is pay for her to fly in comfort.

For over seventy years and five generations, the enslaved families of Prince George's County, Maryland, filed hundreds of suits for their freedom against a powerful circle of slaveholders, taking their cause all the way to the Supreme Court. Between 1787 and 1861, these lawsuits challenged the legitimacy of slavery in American law and put slavery on trial in the nation's capital. Piecing together evidence once dismissed in court and buried in the archives, William Thomas tells an intricate and intensely human story of the enslaved families.

¿Y si te dijéramos que los adorables bebés, tan inocentes en apariencia, son expertos manipuladores desde el vientre? ¿O que en tu cuerpo hay más bacterias y virus que células propias, y que estás mejor así? ¿Te gustaría asomarte al interior de una lágrima y entender por qué te sigue doliendo el desprecio de tu ex? ¿O prefieres que te expliquemos el mayor misterio de todos: por qué el alcohol hace que nos crezca la panza?

Cuando Persephone Lancaster recibe una propuesta de matrimonio del malolintió duque de Kielder, ella se niega, y luego reconsidera. La obscena suma de dinero que le ofrece a Perséfone salvaría a su familia de la ruina. Con su característico optimismo, viaja a los confines de Northumberland para casarse con un extraño muy temido.

In ogni singolo istante della tua vita hai ricevuto insegnamenti di ogni genere. Genitori, insegnanti, amici. Ma chi ti ha realmente insegnato a vivere in modo sano le tue emozioni? Hai mai notato come le tue emozioni influenzino il modo in cui affronti ogni singolo momento della tua giornata. L'ansia e lo stress sono infatti una delle principali cause della tua personale insoddisfazione. E molto spesso non riesci a vivere a pieno un momento di verà felicità proprio a causa dei sensi di colpa o per la preoccupazione di non riuscire a fare abbastanza.