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There are nearly 1,400 known varieties of wine grapes in the world—from altesse to zierfandler—but 80 percent of the wine we drink is made from only 20 grapes. In Godforsaken Grapes, Jason Wilson looks at how that came to be and embarks on a journey to discover what we miss.

A carefree summer sailboat vacation takes a sudden and mysterious turn when three teens, TJ, Jenny, and Amanda find themselves stranded on spooky Shaman Island. It’s a place where time doesn’t pass reliably, where mysterious ghostly figures linger, some from the distant past, and where the Shaman, whose unpronounceable native name translates to Kills-Without-Warning, ... “But call me Rick,” ...holds their fates in his hands.

Three years ago, forensic analyst Joleen Parker vowed to expose the small-town rehab hospital she believes was responsible for her brother's death. Now, she finally has her chance—an audit of the hospital's finances gives her two weeks to find the answers she's been seeking.

This collection presents a series of full-cast audio adaptations of seminal science fiction works, each offering a unique exploration of the genre's foundational themes. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein delves into the ethical implications of scientific advancement and the human desire for creation...

After an unfortunate run-in with a train, Tariq awakens in a magical world as the last of a mythical race that vanished centuries ago. He inherits a legacy that demands he grow in strength, rebuild an empire, and uncover the secrets behind the extinction of his new people. But nothing says he can’t enjoy the adventure along the way. Wielding powerful solar magic, befriending Sacred Beasts, and exploring ancient cities are just the beginning, and he intends to make the most of his new life no matter what.

The Star-Shaman's Apprentice Fraser has a secret. In the sleepy village of Dewdrop Hollow, he's known for being clumsy with fences and hopeless at churning butter. But when the sun goes down, Fraser's true talent awakens. He can read the sky. He knows the prickly, cold scent of a constellation and the fizzy, lemon-tang of a shooting star. One night, a star doesn't fall down, it falls up, pulling Fraser to the forbidden summit of Whisperwind Peak. There, in a cave glowing with magic, he meets Eldrin: a powerful shaman with eyes made of swirling, living stardust.

They are the lone wolves of the battlefield. Tracking the enemy, lying in wait for the target to appear—then they shoot to kill. Armed with an unerring eye, infinite patience and a mastery of camouflage, combat snipers stalk the enemy with only one goal....

P.O.M.E. — Product of My Environment is a thought-provoking exploration of how our identities are shaped by the environments we inhabit, from family dynamics and cultural backgrounds to social circles and personal experiences. Authored by Kevian, this book delves into the intricate relationship between environment, identity, and personal growth, emphasising that who we become is profoundly influenced by the people, places, and energies that surround us.

Wren Whitney lives a remarkable life. She is a child of Beverly Hills, growing up in boarding schools, on private jets, a life of extreme wealth and privilege. Wren lives for adventure. She is afraid of nothing. She says no to nothing. Her existence is a blur of escapades, outrageous stories, and the many men who love her. Wren has never been in love. She has said the words many times, but she has never meant them. I love you is the only lie she's ever told.

Despite the not-so-distant invocations of the "end of history," representative democracy is, today, under siege even from corners where one once might have expected strong sympathy and support. Indeed, confidence in representative democracy has, in recent years, been shaken by the economic and political performance of many such regimes.

Small-town Louisiana, 1935. When Eugene was twelve, a girl from town disappeared. Everyone said the gators must have got her when she strayed too near the bayou. No foul play, just a terrible accident. But Eugene can't shake the conviction that Mary Beth's death had something to do with the man who used to haunt her—the man no one else could see. Now, nearly two decades later, there are more dangerous things than gators in Chanlarivyè. People are disappearing again, and this time, no one can find the bodies.

Planet Earth has been a familiar concept for a mere fraction of recorded history. Until about the mid-1600s, most humans thought of Earth as immobile, likely either dim or simply invisible from the Moon or anywhere else in the heavens, and not (like the planets) participating in what Galileo called "the dance of the stars." A Universe of Earths retraces the exhilarating story of how all that changed, and how we came to perceive the Earth as a "wandering star."

Zwei einsame Menschen. Ein neuer Anfang. Elsa hat alles verloren, was ihr Leben ausgemacht hat: ihren Mann, ihre Heimat und das Vertrauen, dass vor ihr noch etwas liegen könnte. Widerwillig zieht sie in ein neues Pflegeheim, weit weg von allem, was vertraut war. Auch Hannes kennt das Alleinsein nur zu gut. Seit dem Tod seiner Frau fühlt sich jeder Tag leer und grau an. Doch dann begegnet er Elsa, und in ihren Augen liegt etwas, das sein Herz nach langer Zeit wieder spüren lässt, dass es noch schlägt. Als sich ihre Wege erneut kreuzen, beginnt eine leise Veränderung.

Beneath a patch of grass, a strange stone glows softly in the forest. When young Liam listens closely, he discovers a gentle whisper waiting to share its secret. Through moments of silence and wonder, The Whispering Stone teaches children (and adults alike) that true wisdom grows from patience, kindness, and listening with the heart.

It’s wedding season in Scottsdale—the perfect backdrop for love … unless you’re Rachel or Cameron. For Rachel, wedding fever is difficult to escape, especially since she's a thirty-four year old perpetual bridesmaid. For Cam, who invests more in his bakery than his heart, weddings are just another event to survive. Desperate to avoid the endless parade of “I dos” alone, Rachel and Cam make a pact—be each other’s plus one for the season’s weddings. The rules are simple: don’t overcomplicate things, be there for each other, and—most importantly—don’t fall in love.

This essential Star Wars Legends novel is the first in a trilogy chronicling the rise of the fearsome Sith lord Darth Bane. “A solid space adventure [that] charts the evolution of an antihero almost as chilling as Darth Vader.”—Publishers Weekly On the run from vengeful Republic forces...

Sonja Fong isn’t afraid of a little chaos. As director of the League’s research center in Mystic Bayou, a tiny town in Louisiana that’s home to supernatural creatures and humans alike, she’s responsible for making sure things run smoothly. It’s not an easy task when her daily memos include lines like “new equipment is needed because the old equipment was destroyed by a temper tantrum involving dragonfire.”

The very, very short story "siseneG" was first published in the May 1984 issue of Analog. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Sit back turn the lights down low and get ready for the scare of your life. Immerse yourself into some of the best horrifying short stories ever told. If your one of those listeners like I am and don't have the time to get lost in a long novel, then these short stories are what your looking for. Some of the characters you will hear about are vampires, witches, an impaler, a witch-finder general, aliens, a dead sea captain, an axe murderer, a shadowman, pirates, flesh eaters, ghosts, demons, the devil, evil fairies, and an army of the dead and the unknown.

While the Clone Wars wreak havoc throughout the galaxy, the situation on the far world of Drongar is desperate, as Republic forces engage in a fierce fight with the Separatists. . . . The threatened enemy offensive begins as the Separatists employ legions of droids into their attack. Even with...