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Rocks can be made of many different minerals. By looking at rocks closely, we can tell where they were formed and what conditions they were created in. How do we know these things? And how do we tell different types of rocks apart? Learn about ways to research rocks and what they can teach us about our world.

Celie has grown up poor in rural Georgia, despised by society and abused by her own family. She strives to protect her sister, Nettie, from a similar fate, and while Nettie escapes to a new life as a missionary in Africa, Celie is left behind without her best friend and confidante, married off to an older suitor, and sentenced to a life alone with a harsh and brutal husband. In an attempt to transcend a life that often seems too much to bear, Celie begins writing letters to God. The letters, spanning 20 years, record a journey of self-discovery and empowerment guided by the light of a few strong women.

The Andromeda Scandal and The Starlit Claim follows the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes through two thrilling Acts. In Act I, The Andromeda Scandal, Holmes is drawn into a high-profile investigation involving a powerful corporate conspiracy and murder. As he uncovers a web of corruption within the Andromeda Corporation, he exposes a dangerous plot that could have galaxy-wide consequences.

Cassandra Brown’s world shatters the moment she finds her secret lover proposing to another woman, his betrayal echoing through the marble halls of London’s high society. With her family empire collapsing under the weight of scandal, death, and greed, Cassandra makes a daring choice: secure her legacy through a child born of a carefully orchestrated arrangement. But when her stranger-for-hire turns out to be far more than he seems—a man with a power and past that could reshape her destiny—desire and danger become inseparable.

Dive into the captivating world of Richard Wagner through Stories From Wagner, featuring eleven enchanting tales that bring to life his most renowned operas. Journey through the realms of Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried, Götterdämmerung, Parsifal, Lohengrin, Tannhäuser, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Rienzi, Die Fliegende Holländer, and Tristan und Isolde. Each story, narrated by David Wales, offers a fresh perspective on Wagners masterpieces, inviting you to experience the drama, romance, and triumph of these timeless works.

A fun Microcast to start conversations and discussions for Generation X Just 3-5 minutes an episode! Dive in to each topic and give your dates, dinner parties, friend hangs or memoirs a kick-start. New episode every Thursday!

Bisher hat es kein Mann geschafft, ihr einen Orgasmus zu bescheren. Doch der Kerl, der im Santa-Kostüm jeden Tag vor ihrem Nagelstudio Geschenke an Kinder verteilt, hat es ihr angetan. Ein Blick in seine huskyblauen Augen und Carry durchzuckt ein Blitz, der ihr direkt in den Unterleib fährt. So dauert es nicht lange und er besorgt es ihr so richtig - im Aufzug, in seinem Van, im Lagerraum des Nagelstudios.

Bella ist frustriert: Ihr sexy Kollege Will hat sie während ihres Praktikums in der Anwaltskanzlei keines Blickes gewürdigt, dabei hat sie schon ein Jahr keinen Kerl mehr zwischen den Schenkeln gehabt. Dementsprechend verärgert reagiert sie, als ausgerechnet Will überraschenderweise auf der Berghütte auftaucht, auf der sie die Winterferien mit ihrer Clique verbringt. Die beiden sind wie Katz und Maus, können aber auf Dauer ihrer gegenseitigen körperlichen Anziehung nicht widerstehen.

Nichts wünscht sich die schüchterne Cilia sehnlicher, als von einem sexy Mann wie Ryan mit all ihren heimlichen Fantasien wahrgenommen zu werden und der Leidenschaft standhalten zu können. Aber sich völlig fallen zu lassen und in wilder Gier zu verlieren, ist undenkbar für sie – bis der deutlich ältere, erfahrene Bauarbeiter Ryan durch eine Schicksalsfügung zu ihrem Voyeur wird und Cilia mit ihrer größten Herausforderung konfrontiert. Gelingt es Ryan, ihre inneren Widerstände lustvoll zu brechen und sie dazu zu verführen, sich seinem rohen Verlangen hinzugeben?

Zur kalten Jahreszeit geht's besonders heiß zur Sache! Santa Claus beschert nicht nur mit Geschenken, sondern auch mit Höhepunkten ... Eine Studentin verbringt mit einem ungebetenen Gast in einer Berghütte die heißesten Stunden ihres Lebens. Ein sexy Vermieter versüßt seiner Untermieterin die Vorweihnachtszeit mit einem erotischen Adventskalender. Abseits der Piste beschäftigt sich der junge Skilehrer besonders intensiv mit seinen Schülerinnen. Und während einer erotischen Backstunde wird die Konditorin für ihren Meister und ihre Schüler zur süßen Nascherei.

In a kingdom built on dragon fire and fragile alliances, Alyria Vanguard is determined to rewrite her fate. After years of grueling training, she’s finally earned her place in The KingsGuard—an elite force of dragon riders sworn to defend the realm. But when she arrives at NorthernThrone, she finds herself in an unpredictable squad: a sharp-eyed elven archer, a fiery dwarven smith, a jovial warrior, and their brooding Aerial Leader, Tristan.

An EMP attack cripples the grid in seconds, leaving Bethany and Krystal trapped in Baja and hunted by cartel thugs. Hundreds of miles away, her husband Lucas begins a desperate journey on foot while their son Reuben escapes a burning city with his bandmates. With no power, no communication, and danger at every turn, each of them must fight to survive and find their way back to each other.

The work of queer autistic scholar Nick Walker has played a key role in the evolving discourse on human neurodiversity. Neuroqueer Heresies collects a decade's worth of Dr. Walker's most influential writings, along with new commentary by the author and new material on her radical conceptualization of Neuroqueer Theory. This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand the foundations, terminology, implications, and leading edges of the emerging neurodiversity paradigm.

Minerals are fascinating resources that have a variety of uses. A diamond is a mineral that is sought after for its beauty. Salt is a useful mineral that adds flavor. But do you know what minerals are made of? Or how to identify a mineral? Explore the amazing world of minerals in this book.

With the battle of Egypt behind them, Alec and Cronin are enjoying the thrill of new love. Though fate doesn't wait long before throwing them back into the world of weird. They know Alec's blood is special, though its true purpose still eludes them. And given Alec's inability to be changed into a vampire, Cronin is free to drink from him at will. But the ramifications of drinking such powerful blood starts a ripple effect. With the help of Jorge, a disturbing vampire-child with the gift of foresight, Alec and Cronin face a new kind of war.

Twelve months after his change, Alec MacAidan is still getting used to his many vampire talents. While most vampires would give anything to have more than one supernatural power, Alec craves nothing more than peace and time alone with Cronin. But when Alec meets entities from outside this realm, he's left powerless in their presence. Zoan are half-lycan, half-dragon creatures that have slipped through time and reality, seemingly undetected by man and vampire. Or have they?

In The Long Hangover, Shaun Walker provides new insight into contemporary Russia and its search for a new identity, telling the story through the country's troubled relationship with its Soviet past. Walker not only explains Vladimir Putin's goals and the government's official manipulations of history, but also focuses on ordinary Russians and their motivations. He charts how Putin raised victory in World War II to the status of a national founding myth in the search for a unifying force to heal a divided country, and shows how dangerous the ramifications of this have been.

There is an unaddressed Black mental health crisis in our world today. In The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychologist Reeda Walker offers a comprehensive guide to help African Americans combat stigma, increase awareness around mental illness, practice emotional wellness, and get the best care possible for Black people in an unequal system.

Jack Brighton and Lawson Gale have been together for six months and are very much in love. Lawson's work ensuring the survival of the Tillman Copper is as demanding as ever, and Jack's work with the regeneration of the bushfire-ravaged national park is just as hectic. When Jack suggests they take a short trip, Lawson agrees. But then he is offered a two-week research position in tropical Queensland to help determine why the Ulysses butterfly is on the decline.

For fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days, The Four Disciplines of Execution is the book “every leader should read” (Clayton Christensen, Professor, Harvard Business School, and author of The Innovator’s Dilemma) for creating lasting organizational change. A #1 Wall Street Journal...