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Dieses Übungshörbuch wendet sich an Lerner aller Stufen und eignet sich auch zur Vorbereitung auf das Deutsche Sprachdiplom. Zusätzlich zu den Diktaten gibt es landeskundliche Informationen und vertiefende Grammatik- und Wortschatzübungen. Dies bietet dem Selbstlerner die Möglichkeit, außerhalb des Unterrichts mit Diktaten zu üben und zu lernen.

Heidi Siefkas discovered that no matter what obstacle or challenge we face, we have a choice that can make or break us. Heidi suffered two life-changing tragedies, but despite a broken neck and a broken heart, she learned the key to surviving and thriving. Heidi’s secret is tapping into the power of perspective and Look Up.

Money. Of course she's after my money. I don't know how the hell I could've convinced myself differently. And now, she's pregnant with my child. At least, she says she is. I'm preparing my lawyers. I'm gearing up for war. Because there's a sliver of a chance the child is mine. And my child won't be raised with anything less than the best. But the second I chase Michelle back to her hometown, my heart sings. My body comes alive. My hands ache to touch her.

Thoroughbred racing was one of the first major sports in early America. Horse racing thrived because it was a high-status sport that attracted the interest of both old and new money. It grew because spectators enjoyed the pageantry, the exciting races, and, most of all, the gambling. In The Sport of Kings and the Kings of Crime, author Steven Riess fills a long-neglected gap in sports history, offering a richly detailed and fascinating chronicle of thoroughbred racing's heyday.

Cletius Tremaine, Professor Emeritus of Archaeology at Miskatonic University, has seen a number of very strange and frightening things. Yet for the most frightening he did not have to travel to the deserts of Africa or the lush jungles of Asia or even the lofty peaks of the Andes. For that he had to go to the lethargic little town of Blankenship, Georgia and the Malatowa Mounds.

Angélica ha pasado todo el verano en la República Dominicana con sus tías y primas, sus abuelos y con la cotorra de al lado. Pronto, tendrá que despedirse. El final del verano significa regresar a casa para volver a la escuela en la otra orilla. Antes de irse, su abuelo le da el regalo perfecto, algo con el poder de atraer multitudes y mover a la gente tan rápido como las alas de un picaflor: una güira. Angélica se enamora de esta lata sin fondo y peine de hojalata que mantiene el ritmo, aunque al principio nadie parece compartir su entusiasmo.

Über der englischen Küste wird ein Flugzeug in die Luft gesprengt. Die einzigen Überlebenden dieses Terroranschlags sind Gibril Farishta und Saladin Chamcha, zwei indische Schauspieler, die buchstäblich vom Himmel fallen und wie durch ein Wunder unversehrt bleiben. Doch nach dem Absturz gehen seltsame Dinge mit ihnen vor: Der Muslim Gibril zeigt immer mehr Ähnlichkeit mit dem Erzengel Gabriel, während sich Saladin, der stets seine Herkunft verleugnete, zu einem Abbild des Teufels entwickelt.

These walls conceal a terrifying secret. Everyone in Ashton, Colorado, knows that January House is haunted. Tucked away on an isolated hillside, it's been the site of grisly murders and unsolved disappearances. An artists’ commune took up residence there in the 1970s, creating a controversy that still divides the town. Now, a reclusive painter has died in the crumbling house. The police say it’s natural causes. But they don’t know why she fired a gun before she collapsed. Or why she called Bryce Wright, a man she hardly knew, and left a voicemail filled with her screams.

Sie hatten nie eine andere Wahl, als sich zu begegnen und einander hoffnungslos zu verfallen. Leilani Lohan liebt zwei Dinge: Ihre nervige Schwester und den Duft frisch geschnittener Blumen. Männern geht die hübsche Zweiundzwanzigjährige ganz bewusst aus dem Weg. Bis ein großer, attraktiver Mann im perfekt sitzenden Anzug ihren Blumenladen betritt, einen gigantischen Strauß kauft und ihr diesen schenkt. Als sie den Grund dafür erfährt, setzt sie alles daran, den Fremden wieder loszuwerden.

For fans of Wendy Webb and Simone St. James - a chilling, romantic ghost story that spans two world wars, two brave young women, and the terrible truth that binds them.

Ganelon Silvermane, the genetically designed superhero of the Earth's fabulous final age, has rapidly become the most popular of all Lin Carter's creations. In this third novel of Gondwane, Ganelon Silvermane encounters a city of illusion, the problem of scientific immortals, and the disastrous collision of a massive horde of the world's ultimate barbarians!

At its deepest essence, this audiobook is about the interplay of light and shadow in constant motion throughout our lives. Like the ebb and flow of oceanic tides, rising and falling in concert with the moon, we move constantly back-and-forth between admirable and ignoble behavior.

Are you trapped in the relentless pursuit of perfection, constantly critiquing yourself and feeling like you never measure up? You're not alone. Perfectionism is a common struggle that can lead to stress, burnout, and a persistent sense of dissatisfaction. 'Freedom from Flawlessness' offers a path to liberation through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a proven approach that helps you reframe negative thoughts and develop healthier perspectives. This guide is crafted for those battling the demands of perfectionism and seeking to cultivate balance and fulfillment in life.

Getting trapped in a psychotic fae’s twisted game isn’t my idea of a fun Friday afternoon. When one of them shows up in my territory of Toulouse uninvited, I was never going to just let it slide. Now I’m stuck, in a locked room mystery in another dimension.

Gravity "Doomsday" Delgado is good at breaking things. Maybe she learned it from her broken home. But since she started boxing with a legendary coach at a gym in Brooklyn, Gravity is finding her talent for breaking things has an upside. Lately, she's been breaking records, breaking her competitors, and breaking down the walls inside her. Boxing is taking her places, and if she just stays focused, she knows she'll have a shot at the Olympics. Life outside the ring is heating up, too. Suddenly, she's flirting (and more) with a cute boxer at her gym - much to her coach's disapproval.

This is the latest book in the Colour Fairies Series, but this is a bit more scary. However, it has a happy ending...even for the monsters.

Just Make Time is the concept of systematically selecting the things that matter most and learning to eliminate the things that detract from your success. It is NOT about managing time or learning to use a calendar system. Instead, it is about learning to identify what matters the most and make that a part of your everyday life. This concept is a model for living the life that you have always wanted to live. It is a principle that successful people live by and that anyone can learn.

Get ready for a Halloween night full of thrills, giggles, and unforgettable surprises! Nanette and her best friend Carolyn can't wait to hit the neighborhood dressed as witches with green hair and warty noses. This year is extra special, Nanette has a new wheelchair, and Carolyn can ride along in the old one, making their candy-collecting mission faster and more fun than ever! Zooming from house to house, they fill their bags with taffy, Twix®, and even a full-size candy bar.

On my first night on my business trip, I sleep with a really hot guy. Then, I find out that he’s my boss! Worse, he has a son, and I don’t want to be the other woman! Well, it turns out he’s a single dad, and that’s a big relief. For three weeks, the two of us enjoy time together, and it’s really sexy. But then, my contract is over and I move back away. It’s a great memory but he leaves me with more than just memories because before he put a baby in my belly! Now, I’m coming back to town, and what’s going to happen when he finds out?

Benjamin Franklin left behind quite a legacy as an inventor, politician, and philosopher. Yet when he first arrived in Philadelphia, his future wife thought he had “a most awkward, ridiculous appearance.” Franklin recalls that this was because at the time he was carrying a large dinner roll under each arm and eating a third as he walked down the street. This delightful excerpt from his memoir shows how Franklin got his start in the printing business and demonstrates his skill as a humorist.