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The Bible is filled with stories of the miracles of Jesus. These gospels have been passed down for two thousand years, and for many Christians, they are as familiar to us as stories about our own family. But have you ever wondered what happened to the people who were healed? What did their lives look like after their encounters with the Messiah? How did they respond to their miracles? What happened next?

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Six powerful men. Six unforgettable love stories. From alpha CEOs and elite athletes to a driven detective and a ruthless lawyer, the Connors don’t back down—from business, from passion, or from love. This USA Today bestselling series delivers sizzling chemistry, strong heroines, and swoon worthy romance.

Last year, food critic Simone Clarke went viral with her cynical article "Love is Canceled This Year." This year, she's about to eat those words. When Simone is assigned to review VÉRITÉ for Chicago Taste Magazine's Valentine's Day feature, she expects the usual overpriced performance art masquerading as cuisine. What she doesn't expect is Julian Moretti. The arrogant, infuriating, devastatingly talented chef whose food tastes like a love letter and whose eyes see straight through her carefully constructed armor.

حكايات البراء أشرف هي ذاتها حكايات جيله، فقد سمي كتابه ب(حكايات مشمش أفندي)، لأن البراء أشرف له فيلمًا وثائقيًا بعنوان (مشمش أفندي) ويعد أحب أعماله إليه، ويتحدث هذا الكتاب عن الكثير من حكايات مشمش أفندي؛ عن نفسه.. عن أسرته.. عن أحلامه.. عن عمله.. عن مصر.. عن المصريين.. عن تصوراته للتدين.. عن جيله.. عن الفن والمزيكا.. وفي الختام كلمات محبيه في رثائه.

AVERY Sono già stata ferita, prima. Ma amare Dominic Baine mi ha quasi annientata. Quello che mi ha rivelato ha mandato in frantumi il mio mondo. Adesso, sto rimettendo insieme i pezzi. Sono più forte. Coraggiosa. Però mi sento sola. La mia arte prospera, ma il mio cuore? È ancora a pezzi dopo la rivelazione di Nick. Ho tutto ciò che ho sempre sognato, tranne lui. Ma, se lo lasciassi rientrare nella mia vita, potrebbe distruggermi per sempre. E questa sarebbe l'unica cosa a cui non credo potrei sopravvivere.

In the quiet hours of the desert night, ordinary people encounter things they cannot explain. The Quiet Visitors is a collection of calm, atmospheric UFO encounter stories set beneath the vast skies of the American Southwest. From isolated campsites and empty highways to ancient ruins and remote ranchland, each chapter follows a different witness through a single night that quietly changes everything.

Viele Kriminalfälle verlaufen nach dem gleichen oft auch langweiligen Schema: Es geht um Raub, Erpressung, Betrug, Entführung bis zum Mord. Aber immer, wenn Frauen im Zentrum der Fälle stehen, wird es halt verzwickter – glücklicherweise kann Philip Maloney nicht nur logisch denken, kombinieren und folgern. Er ist – im Gegensatz zum Bücher lesenden Polizisten – auch mit einer seltenen Intuitionsgabe gesegnet.

In five disparate tales, introspective women at key turnings points face otherworldly experiences which force them to consider who they are and who they might have been. An ex-figure skater is haunted by her best friend’s ghost in “The End of All Things.” The frontwoman of a rising punk band navigates a strange liminal space towards a mysterious train in “Our Lifelong Dreams.” In “I’ve Been Here Before,” a nihilistic college student experiences vivid memories of a past life that ended in a tragic roller coaster accident sixty years before.

The Selected Short Stories of Frank Herbert brings together a fascinating collection of early speculative fiction from the legendary author of Dune. Featuring “Missing Link,” “Old Rambling House,” “Operation Haystack,” “The Nothing,” and “Try to Remember,” this volume showcases Herbert’s sharp intellect, psychological depth, and early exploration of ideas that would later define his iconic career.

In der Stilistik Thomas Manns liegt dieses markant-prägnant-charmante Element, das einen sofort in seinen Bann zieht. Man sieht dadurch jede beschriebene Szene sofort bildlich vor dem geistigen Auge Gestalt annehmen und kann die Gefühle und Stimmungen der einzelnen Charaktere sehr gut nachempfinden. Die prosaischen Gemälde, die sich dabei offenbaren, präsentieren sich innerhalb ihrer literarischen Ästhetik mit Herz und Geist und entfalten dabei ihre ganz eigene Stimmung.

Step into the quietly mesmerizing world of The Garden Party and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield, a landmark of classic literary fiction that reveals the beauty, tension, and emotional depth hidden in everyday life. This acclaimed collection explores family, social class, childhood, love, and inner awakening through luminous prose and subtle psychological insight. From a garden party shadowed by loss to intimate domestic scenes shaped by unspoken thoughts, each story captures ordinary moments that become unforgettable.

En Nudos Desatados, la legendaria Baronesa Orczy (autora de La Pimpinela Escarlata) nos sumerge en 13 misterios que parecen imposibles de descifrar. Asesinatos sin huellas, robos inexplicables y coartadas de acero se desmoronan ante la mente analítica del detective de sillón más famoso de la literatura clásica.

Step into the enchanting world of At the Bay by Katherine Mansfield—a luminous novella that captures life’s fleeting beauty and quiet dramas with unparalleled grace. Follow the residents of the idyllic coastal town, including the thoughtful and gentle Mrs. Fairfield, her children and husband, and their neighbors, as Mansfield explores their joys, disappointments, and secret desires. From the playful curiosity of children on sunlit beaches to the tender reflections and inner conflicts of adults, every moment is infused with emotional depth and quiet insight.

Lessons & Libations is a sharp, soulful collection of short stories and poems by Clarence Barbee, steeped in honesty, humor, and heartache. From the classroom to the corner bar, these seven pieces explore the moments where people show up raw—learning, healing, grieving, laughing, and sipping through it all.

Antes de convertirse en un icono global, Sherlock Holmes fue el protagonista de estos 12 relatos que cambiaron la literatura policial para siempre. Arthur Conan Doyle no solo escribió misterios; creó la ciencia de la deducción. En esta edición íntegra, viaja al Londres victoriano a través de la niebla y los adoquines del 221B de Baker Street. Escucha cómo la lógica fría de Holmes choca con la calidez humana del Dr. Watson mientras resuelven lo que Scotland Yard no puede.

المنتخب من أدب العرب من أهم الكتب التي صدرت في العصر الحديث كمختارات عن الأدب العربي، فجاء الكتاب مرآة صافية وصورة صادقة واضحة للحياة الأدبية في كل عصر من عصور الأدب العربي، على اختلاف فروعها، وافتراق نزعات الشعراء والكُتّاب والأدباء فيها، مع نصوصه المختارة بدقة وعناية والتي تمثل هذه العصور بأدبائها ومذاهبهم الأدبية، وهي نصوص خفيفة الموقع من الأسماع، لطيفة المسلك إلى النفوس، تستطيع أن تبعث في قلوب الشباب حبّ لغتهم وأدبها، وترغبهم في التزيُّد منهما والتفقُه فيهما.

مسلسل أمة الصحراء، تأليف المؤلف المتميز محمد إسماعيل، وبصوت فريق عمل رواه خليط القصص العربية القديمة في أداء ماتع وحبكات مميزة، 30 حلقة منفصلة متصلة بها من قصص العرب وشعرهم ونوادرهم وملاحمهم الكثير.

Idealism meets eroticism as an ambitious and independent young journalist finds herself writing a column about her first-hand experience with kink and sex in the big city. I always wanted to be a serious writer, but when my magazine is taken over by a hip media conglomerate, the only thing they want to publish is salacious stories about sex and sleaze. Well, if that’s what they want, that’s what I’ll give them! The best kind of writing comes from personal experience, so with my open-minded boyfriend Nick by my side I decide to throw myself into a series of new and exciting experiences.

Twelve dramatisations of the best love stories ever written, performed by star casts Treat yourself to this stunning collection of classic stories of love, loss, obstacles overcome and desperate attraction. This is a beautiful, moving and at times thrilling listen which takes you on a journey...