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»Im Tod sind alle Menschen gleich.« Ein Scharfschütze versetzt Sylt in Angst und Schrecken. Da zwischen den Opfern keine erkennbare Verbindung besteht, geht die Kripo Flensburg von einem Amoktäter aus, der jederzeit wieder zuschlagen kann. Mitten in der Hauptsaison verwandelt sich die beliebte Ferieninsel in eine menschenleere Urlaubskulisse. Um die Ermittlungen voranzubringen, bittet der Sylter Bürgermeister Hauptkommissarin Sophie Jensen und ihren Partner Ben Reinders um Unterstützung.

The story of Britain from the earliest settlements in 3000BC to the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. To look back at the past is to understand the present. In this vivid account of over 4,000 years of British history, Simon Schama takes us on an epic journey which encompasses the very beginnings of the nation's identity, when the first settlers landed on Orkney. From the successes and failures of the monarchy to the daily life of a Roman soldier stationed on Hadrian's Wall, Schama gives a vivid, fascinating account of the many different stories and struggles that lie behind the growth of our island nation.

Building a snowman brings out Henry's competitive streak. He sets up his Monstrous Makeovers business to rival Moody Margaret's Miraculous Makeovers. But things go badly wrong when a famous author comes to school. Henry thinks, "You'll all be sorry when I'm dead" and spends a rainy day writing his will.

Whether you’re at work, on an airplane, out for dinner or on your phone, learn right from wrong in this furiously hilarious gift book. F--king Good Manners is the perfect stocking-filler for a manners enthusiast, those who could do with a few polite behavioural tips, or anyone who just loves anything a bit sweary. This is the essential guide to fucking good manners.

Mia plans to spend the rest of her summer hanging out with her Cupcake Club friends and her fashionista friends in Manhattan. Who knows, maybe she’ll even be able to meet up with her crush, Aaron—the possibilities are endless. That is, until Mia’s mom tells her she’s going to sleepaway camp.

The historical city of Chester has been rocked by the brutal murders of several young men close to the canal. DI Ruth Hunter is called in to track down the murderer – who the papers have dubbed the Towpath Ripper – before they strike again. Ruth identifies a suspect but just as she is about to pounce, they slip through her fingers.

Interest in the social life of humankind shows that, across time, people are driven by the same needs: food, shelter, safety, and connection. In The Fletcher’s Gambit, Book 2 of The Der Flechtemann Chronicle, Michael and James uncover secrets of 14th-century Germany. Like in Yakov’s Run, injustices and family separations drive the story. These tales reflect our past and present, told to uplift, inspire, and reveal timeless human truths.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Leon Trotsky, Reinhard Heydrich, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Osama bin Laden, Qasem Soleimani: assassination—the murder of a specific individual by an organized conspiracy in pursuit of political ends—has rarely failed to grip the imagination. In this incisive new history, Simon Ball shows how targeted political murder has become a tool of democratic states but also a key strategy of those who wish to topple them.

As lead presenter for Sky Sports Formula One live coverage, Simon Lazenby is at the centre of Grand Prix race-weekend action. In this book, he takes us off camera to give us exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the people who power this multi-billion-pound sport. Drawing on over a decade's accumulated first-hand knowledge and connections across the paddock, Simon talks to key experts and professionals within the teams and the overall organisation, who each reveal how they operate, how they compete, the skills they've learnt to navigate the challenges they face.

Elternwerkstatt – der Podcast für alle Eltern mit Teenagern Du bist Mama oder Papa eines Teenagers und fragst dich manchmal, wie du den täglichen Wahnsinn zwischen „Ich will meine Ruhe“ und „Können wir reden?“ überstehst? Willkommen bei der Elternwerkstatt! Hier bekommst du ehrliche, praktische Tipps, lustige Anekdoten und Experten-Insights, die dir helfen, deine Beziehung zu deinem Teenager zu stärken – ohne Drama, mit viel Humor und ganz viel Verständnis. Ob Streit ums Handy, Grenzen setzen oder einfach nur den Kontakt halten: Wir reden Klartext, ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger....

Cómo envejecer sin miedo, o por lo menos intentarlo. Exploramos temas que van desde el amor, la tecnología, la soledad, la muerte. No damos consejos (bueno a veces si) pero compartimos experiencias, reflexiones y entrevistas. Si pensabas que después de los setenta venía el silencio te vas a llevar una sorpresa.

One Person Found This Helpful is a lively panel game hosted by the witty Frank Skinner, bringing together an all-star line-up of celebrity guests to revel in the hilarity of online reviews. Over the course of seven entertaining episodes, the guests are challenged to decipher the good, the bad, and the downright baffling reviews, guessing what exactly is being described. With plenty of laughs and unexpected twists, the celebrities might even try their hand at crafting their own amusing reviews, making for a fun-filled celebration of the quirks of internet commentary.

What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm.

Beyond The Screen – Digitales Screen Marketing im Fokus Wie verändert Connected TV das Marketing-Spiel? Welche Chancen bietet das Digital Screen Advertising von morgen? esome CEO Benjamin Bunte taucht mit Branchenexpert:innen tief in die Welt des Digital-Marketings ein – fundiert, zukunftsweisend und immer einen Schritt voraus.

Wir beleuchten die besonderen Herausforderungen, mit denen queere Menschen konfrontiert sind – von Diskriminierung und Stigmatisierung bis hin zu internalisierter Homophobie und dem oft schwierigen Coming-out-Prozess – und wie diese Faktoren zu Suchtverhalten beitragen können. Gleichzeitig feiern wir die Stärke, Resilienz und die Wege zur Genesung.

MEINE HERREN sind im Gespräch! Abwechslungsreiche Themen und Geschichten von fünf Männern in ihren 30ern, 40ern, 50ern, 60ern und 70ern. Ob Lifestyle, Reisen, Klamotte oder Musik. Es gibt viel zu erzählen. Vom Milchreis in der Kinder-Landverschickung bis zu DDR Arbeitsjeans. Von Seife als Shampoo bis Workboots. Shoppen in Amsterdam oder Essen in Goa. Wollt ihr Band-Anekdoten aus mehreren Jahrzehnten oder Expertise in Denim? MEINE HERREN! Jede Menge Hörstoff.

Soldier-turned-sommelier Chase Burke may have traded his rifle for bottles of wine, but violence and conspiracy aren’t through with him yet. First, his intelligence analyst brother is killed in a covert op gone wrong and branded a traitor. Then a brutal ambush at the restaurant where Chase works leaves the woman he is romantically involved with—a congresswoman—clinging to life. Scrambling to clear the family name and protect his secret love, Chase teams up with NYPD Detective Alice Doyle, a single mother fighting battles of her own.

Es ist Valentinstag und alle haben damit so ihre Probleme. Während Cleo gern etwas Romantisches mit Lewis unternehmen würde, will der unbedingt mit ihr angeln gehen und nebenbei muss sie sich auch noch um ihre Schwester Kim kümmern, die plötzlich zwei hartnäckige Verehrer hat.

Miles away from town or city, and centuries away from civilization, three witches dance around a great brass cauldron, singing songs of horror and hatred. The Crone raises her voice to ask: “When shall we three meet again?” … only for the cauldron to emit a thick, poisonous smoke, sending her, and her fellow actresses, fleeing for their lives. For the director, it’s the last straw. Macbeth is famously a cursed play, but the incident, not the first in a long line of creepy events, makes him wonder if someone—or something—is trying to sabotage the play.

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who … Tin Pan Alley is the heart of London’s music scene. It is also the dark heart of a ruthless business tainted by sex, drugs and corruption. When a young fan is found dead from a heroin overdose at an American rock star’s accommodation and the band’s manager is charged with her murder, Charles Holborne, barrister, must defend him. But Holborne is getting married in two weeks, and for some reason DS Sean Sloane, his best man, refuses to speak to him.