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A companion to Ursula K. Le Guin's award-winning Hainish novels—including The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed—Five Ways to Forgiveness tells the story of the planet Werel and its colony planet Yeowe, and how their societies are shaped by the legacies of slavery and revolution.

My father is alive, and he wants his research back—me. I am not a scared little girl anymore, and he will learn to fear the person he created with his twisted experiments. He thought he won. He believed he ruined us. He should know better...because I'm Unbreakable.

Salomão nasceu por volta de 974 a.C. e foi coroado rei de Israel com apenas 12 anos de idade. Segundo o Antigo Testamento, Deus apareceu para ele e ofereceu dar-lhe o que quisesse, mas o jovem pediu apenas sabedoria para governar seu povo. Fascinado com tamanha humildade, Deus o transformou no homem mais rico, sábio e vitorioso de todos os tempos. Neste livro, Steven K. Scott apresenta valiosos princípios de vida extraídos da história de Salomão.

Aus der Bibliothek des Trinity Colleges in Dublin wird ein wertvolles Artefakt gestohlen. Holmes und Watson machen sich auf den Weg nach Irland, um den Fall aufzuklären und den Gegenstand wiederzubeschaffen. Ein Erfolg ist unbedingt notwendig, andernfalls drohen erhebliche politische Konsequenzen, die den Zusammenhalt des Vereinigten Königreiches gefährden könnten.

Ein Geburtstagsdinner unter Freunden, das der Gastgeber leider nicht überlebt. Er soll einer Herzattacke erlegen sein. Unter den geladenen Gästen die stadtbekannte Kräuterhexe aus der Baker Street. Als sich ein weiterer Todesfall aus der Geburtstagsrunde anhäuft, ruft das Inspektor Wolfford auf den Plan. Eines ist sicher: Es handelt sich hierbei um Mord. Auf der Stirn des Opfers prangt zudem ein aufgemaltes Pentagramm. Inspektor Wolfford wendet sich hilfesuchend an Sherlock Holmes.

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer's craft. Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities...

A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary’s mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and change—their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter’s inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so, he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters.

I'm twenty-six years old, and I want to die. So when I wake up at the hospital with my brother weeping over me, I know my life is about to change. What I didn't expect was to get a nurse with cruel eyes and a morbid sense of humor that surpasses my own. I'm even more surprised when I arrive at Harlow Sanctum and realize that my brother selected an unorthodox rehabilitation center that rooms people based on their treatment plan. And my roommate is none other than the man with cruel eyes I met the day prior.

I am not the naive, innocent girl everyone expects me to be. Not anymore. Henry has ignited a fire, and I will do anything - defy everyone - to keep him in my life. But the question now is, does he feel the same way about me?

10 Steamy Man on Man and threesome stories, this bundle has everything you could want to get you going including spanking, bikers, cowboys, bodyguard, doctors, younger man older man, bondage and more!

Let's take a trip to India! What makes this Asian country unique? Find out as you immerse yourself in the country's food, culture, animals, and sports. Lively, carefully leveled text introduces critical thinking skills. Grab your bags!

There are lots of different places to visit in the world! Have you ever been on an island? What would it be like to live on one? Take a trip to tropical Cuba and learn about the history and culture of this Caribbean country.

I'm a freak, a misfit, an odd end. Abandoned and unloved. But my happiness is so close I can taste it. Until he shows up. Gorgeous, expensive, and all man. Sad brown eyes and a brilliant smile. And he wants me to go with him. His intentions are hidden. His motives are unclear. Yet I leave with him because there's no happiness here. What he promises feels too good to be true.... A castle. A fortune. And horses, too. It's too easy. Nothing in my life has ever been easy. What's the catch? There's always a catch.

I could save him, but he would ruin me. The beast. The creature that stalks the forbidden wood. The dragon prince. He has suffered a fate worse than death. We all have. A curse put upon us by the mad king. We are a kingdom locked in time. Shifters unable to feel our animals. Stuck here by a deal between the late king and a demon who seeks our destruction. The only one keeping this kingdom alive is Nyfain, the golden prince to a stolen throne. The last dragon shifter.

There's a lot to know about the largest country on Earth! Let's visit Russia, and learn what makes it special. What foods do people eat there? What animals can live in the tundra? Explore the answers to these questions and more through carefully leveled, age-appropriate text.

¡Hola! Take a trip to Mexico, and find out what makes this country special. Learn about the food, animals, and culture of the United States' southern neighbor with age-appropriate text and more. Mexico may be nearby, but this fascinating country has a culture and history all its own. Let's check it out!

There are many civilizations which existed in prehistoric times, and most of them are now lost to our knowledge and ken. Many of them were lost when the oceans rose during the melting from the last Ice Age. Some were just buried and have recently come to light. In this audiobook, we examine many of these lesser-known civilizations and cities and look at incredible extensions of how far back in history civilization actually goes.

Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism.

Setting Boundaries for Survival is more than a workbook to help you heal from toxic family habits; it's a toolkit for surviving in a dysfunctional home without having to isolate yourself or sever relationships. Asking others to respect your boundaries isn't selfish. In fact, it may just be the most compassionate step you can take in life.

Best friends aren’t supposed to kiss. But these best friends did. He can’t get the taste of her lips off his mind. She can’t let go of the guilt from her mistake. He wants to be good enough for her. She wishes life were different. He’s the bad boy reject. She’s the girl next door. When opposites attract, they collide and create an explosion that can’t be ignored. Is it possible to be madly in love with your best friend?