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Der Archäologe James Burton findet auf seiner Fahrt mit dem Auto zum kleinen Ort Laramoy eine bewusstlose Frau auf der Straße liegend. Er kümmert sich um die junge Dinah Frisley, doch diese hat regelrecht Todesangst zurück nach Laramoy zu fahren, im Ort soll das Grauen lauern ... Die Moortoten rufen ...

Tight, tense, and packed with excitement! No director in radio could do more with 30 minutes than William Spier...and no half hour in radio could do more to keep you on the edge of your chair than Suspense!

I've been on the trail of the local mob kingpin for months. I know his haunts, habits, and vices. The only thing I didn't know was how obsessed he was with me. Now, caught in his trap, I'm about to find out how far he and his local cop-on-the-take will go to keep me silent.

In the dead of night, Ayesha takes her daughter, Sabina, and slips quietly from her home, leaving behind a life of full of pain. Boarding a coach to London, all Ayesha wants is a fresh start. Hayden, a former popstar, has kept himself hidden away for years. He's only opened up his home to two people - Crystal, a professional dancer with a heart of gold, and Joy, an ill-tempered retiree with a soft spot for waifs and strays.

Ci sono fili capaci di unire i mondi interiori delle donne: a volte sono la forza delle risate, il valore dell'amicizia, l'amore o il sesso; altre, la paura di fronte a un matrimonio inaridito, l'ipocrisia, la solitudine o il timore dell'abbandono. Ancora una volta, Marcela Serrano dimostra il suo talento nel penetrare anima e psicologia femminili con venti racconti appassionanti e potenti, abitati da donne fragili, forti, avventurose e timorose, casalinghe o intellettuali, le cui voci e storie si imprimono a fuoco nella memoria dei lettori.

When the fanfare is interrupted by the discovery of a body, "Sister" Jane Arnold and her company of loyal hounds find themselves faced with a pressing task - to uncover who has killed a beloved club faithful. It's no help that the meddling, loathsome Victor Harris lurks in the shadows, weaseling his way back into the life of his disinherited daughter. As always, the gang must untangle the complex web of clues laid before them, and with Sister Jane at the helm, they will not rest until the truth is laid bare.

It's the start of foxhunting season in Crozet, Virginia, which means "Sister" Jane Arnold and her hounds are on the scent of another mystery, in this exciting novel from New York Times best-selling author Rita Mae Brown.

A theory of change is a planning, participation, and evaluation process that companies, philanthropists, nonprofits, governments, and groups go through to promote social change. The term theory of change was coined by Peter Drucker in his 1954 book, The Practice of Management. He defined it as a form of management by objectives whereby organizations identify and follow high and low order goals in order to meet their objectives. But what is a theory of change exactly? How has the term and practice evolved? And what are its major setbacks and limitations?

"Sister" Jane Arnold tries to keep an open mind about the new townspeople who have moved in so close to the Jefferson Hunt Club - yet so far from its traditions. But soon, posted notices about noise, mistreating animals, and the cruelty of hunting appear. Then someone close to Sister Jane is defamed, triggering a tense atmosphere ripe with the possibility for murder.

The acclaimed British novelist and short story master who "recruits admires with each book" (Hilary Mantel) discusses her latest novel with fellow author Colm Tóibín (House of Names). Ingeniously moving between past and present, Late in the Day exposes how infinite alternate configurations lie beneath the seemingly dependable arrangements we make for our lives. With a reading by Rita Wolf (An Ordinary Muslim).

Dancing for strange men was the biggest turn on I'd ever known. Until I met him. He was able to control me, make me hot, and make me need him, with nothing more than a look. But he was a fantasy. Just another client who worked me up and paid my bills. Until he found me, the real me. Now, he's backed me into a corner. His threats and promises, darkly whispered in tones of sex and violence, have bound me surer than the cruelest ropes.

On December 5, 2009, Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty of the murder of Meredith Kercher. In December of the following year, the appeal trial began. Despite the initial verdict, the Italian and international public opinion is widely divided: many are those who think that Amanda and Raffaele are the victims of a miscarriage of justice. Images of the couple have been seen around the world, on the web and on TV screens, creating a true media sensation.But what really took place?

In Mastering Community Association Management, seasoned expert Rita Khan delivers an essential guide for anyone involved in community associations—whether you're a board member, a property manager, or a homeowner. This comprehensive manual covers all facets of community association management, from understanding governance and the required frameworks to building strong partnerships with boards, managing vendor relationships, and fostering vibrant communities.

Dr. Fierro takes the listener on an historical and sociological journey through the origins of our systems—when the intentions were set to endure centuries. The predictable fruits, like a tree planted from a seed, reveal hidden, encoded mechanisms. First Nations have denounced for centuries a crucial historical moment that birthed the segregation of all systems, while remaining united under one banner of fear, lack, and punishment.

For years Bilal Hasham and his wife, Mariam, have lived contented, quiet lives in the sleepy rural village of Babbel's End. Now all that is about to change. On her deathbed, Bilal's mother reaches for his hand. Instead of whispering her final prayers, she gives him a task: build a mosque in his country village. Mariam is horrified by Bilal's plan. His friends and neighbours are unnerved. As outrage sweeps Babbel's End, battle lines are drawn. His mother's dying wish reveals deeper divisions in their village than Bilal had ever imagined.

Alzadie Hamilton's life is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering power of faith. Born in 1944 in the heartland of America, Arkansas, her journey began amidst the backdrop of both tragedy and divine intervention. At just five months old, Alzadie survived a devastating fire that claimed the life of her three-year-old brother, an event that left an indelible mark on her consciousness.

Universell gültige Werte wie Respekt, Hilfsbereitschaft oder Gerechtigkeit bilden das Fundament unseres Zusammenlebens. Gerade in der heutigen Zeit, in der wir uns oft mit Ängsten und Unsicherheiten konfrontiert sehen, kann uns das Besinnen auf grundlegende Werte und Tugenden Unterstützung bieten und Orientierung geben. Eine wertebasierte Erziehung unserer Kinder ist deshalb auch für ihre Persönlichkeitsbildung von großer Bedeutung. So schnelllebig die heutige Zeit auch ist, bestimmte Werte und Tugenden sind und bleiben zeitlos.

Eines Morgens verhalten sich einige Tiere, die mit ihr auf dem Schloss wohnen sehr merkwürdig: Eine Gans läuft bellend über den Schlosshof und die Pferde gackern wie Hühner. Was ist nur passiert? Hier kommt die Figur des kleinen Kobolds Saticilef ins Spiel. Er macht der Fee das Leben manchmal ganz schön schwer. Und diesmal hat er die Tiere verzaubert. Zum Glück findet die kleine Fee Felicitas die Lösung im Zauberbuch der Großmutter. Wenn ihr für jedes Tier das passende Lied einfällt, dann kann sie die Tiere wieder erlösen.

I'm not the kind of girl who expects happily ever after. In fact, I prefer my partners don't get too clingy. Don't get me wrong. I like a good night of loving, but beyond that, I’m happy to see them leave in the morning, without my number.

La vita del topolino Surri è segnata da una piccola malformazione: è nato con una codina corta e storta. Ciò lo rende goffo e timido verso i suoi coetanei, che si prendono gioco di lui. Al raduno dei clan muscu, però, incontra Scresah, un adolescente sbruffone e sfrontato, con il quale rivaleggerà per recuperare un talismano magico in grado di guarirlo; la loro impresa sfocerà in una girandola di eventi che porteranno lo scompiglio al raduno, durante i quali Surri scoprirà non solo di essere coraggioso, ma anche che essere diversi non è poi tanto male.