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This program includes an introduction read by the author. A radical case for the repeal of the 2nd Amendment as the only way to control gun violence in America. There's an average of one mass shooting per day in the United States. Given the ineffectiveness of the gun control lobby, it's time for...

NOMADS LEGACYCela fait 130 000 ans que l'humanité est partie à la conquête des étoiles et qu'elle a soumis la galaxie que ses habitants appellent Asgaroon. Au cours de cette longue période de guerres et de conquêtes, les humains ont réussi à conserver leur position dominante parmi les nombreux empires de la galaxie. Dans "Short Stories", je vais présenter quelques personnages qui jouent un rôle important dans ma série de romans NOMADS LEGACY ou qui aident à éclairer le contexte de ce space opera. 1. le rêve infini Sareena, une guerrière Tengiji, se retrouve sur le monde-...

NOMADS 16 - Ground Zero After the massive Durana has crashed in a desert plain in New Mexico, the eyes of many factions turn to the wrecked ship — and to Earth. Power blocs of humans, the Akkato, and numerous smaller groups, about whom little was known until now, join a battle against the Akkato that could decide Earth’s future. And Serwan Brooks holds a secret that may shift humanity’s fate for the better and free the solar system from Akkato domination. NOMADS This is what humans are called in the eyes of galactic civilizations - refugees, displaced persons, survivors. They wander ...

Zeres. Un nuevo mundo. Un nuevo comienzo. Dominic Porter y las personas que huyeron con él de la Tierra han encontrado refugio en el lejano planeta Zeres. Lo que a primera vista parece un paraíso pacífico —naturaleza virgen, extensiones infinitas, un nuevo comienzo lejos de toda destrucción— pronto se revela como una fachada engañosa. Porque bajo la tranquila superficie de este planeta aparentemente perfecto se esconden secretos más antiguos y oscuros de lo que nadie podría imaginar. Y pronto los supervivientes se dan cuenta de que aquí hay fuerzas en juego que no pueden ...

Dragones de Arandor 1 - Caballeros y reyes Arandor Un mundo de reinos hostiles. Gobernados por gobernantes cuyo poder reside en los temibles dragones que les obedecen. Pero sus reinos se enfrentan a un peligro que supera todo lo que ha amenazado sus tierras hasta ahora. Se rumorea que ha llegado el amanecer del Dragón Blanco, el Devorador de Mundos, para destruir el mundo. Se dice que ningún ejército es capaz de hacer frente a esta amenaza. Ningún héroe tiene la capacidad de matar a la bestia. Solo la Orden de los Brakan posee el conocimiento necesario para impedir el fin del mundo. ...

NOMADS COLLECTION 1 - contains the titles: NOMADS 1 - The Invaders NOMADS 2 - Dark Land NOMADS 3 - Among Warriors NOMADS This is what humans are called by the many races of the Milky Way. As survivors and refugees, they try to assert themselves among the cultures of the galaxy, which is called ASGAROON by its inhabitants. Some of them have managed to make a name for themselves in the feudal society of ASGAROON. Others eke out an existence as homeless wanderers. But regardless of their status, the new inhabitants of ASGAROON are met with suspicion and contempt...

NOMADS 3 - Among warriors Dostra is a mining world with extreme weather conditions. There is a winter with cold spells of minus 180 degrees Celsius and a summer in which the temperatures can melt lead. Heavily armed, Dominic and his comrades protect the Akkatos workers. These are repeatedly attacked by Keymon and need the protection of warriors who can sense the Keymon's presence. Winter is coming to an end and the snowmelting begins. A turbulent time, of spring tides and firestorms sweeping the planet. It's a matter of life and death when the unit Dominic is assigned to stranded in the ...

NOMADS 2 – Dark Land After the ZORA mission comes to an abrupt end, Dominic Porter decides to abandon his military career. Together with Ellena Green and Monica Simmons, he embarks on a journey back home to his family. But the journey through the unpredictable vastness of the solar system hides dangers that none of them could have foreseen... NOMADS "Nomads" is the name given to humans by the peoples of the Milky Way. Survivors and fugitives, they roam the galaxy, known to its inhabitants as ASGAROON, and struggle to be accepted by foreign cultures and ancient power structures. Some ...

NOMADS 10 - The Uprising After years of fighting, the signs of fatigue among the soldiers of the Durana fleet are undeniable. Some surrender to a bleak fate, full of battles and hardships, with no prospect of a peaceful life, on one of the many worlds of the galaxy. Others join together in groups with the goal of starting a mutiny to find a new home for the humans. Dominic is still undecided whether to side with the insurgents. Time is running out. But to which of the many groups, sometimes representing very extreme ideologies, should he declare his allegiance? NOMADS This is what humans ...

Revised and Updated Second Edition Life is all about Surviving the Lessons and Growing from Them. Shot at, arrested, threatened and endangered - Author Allan J. Wind survived incredible and unexpected dangers as a global humanitarian volunteer and lived to share the powerful lessons he learned on his travels. If you're struggling to find inspiration and motivation because of the challenging events in the world, this book reminds you that there are many remarkable stories of people who do care and whose generosity is changing the world. Service is a calling - and a challenge for us. Words ...

Dominic Porter und die Menschen, die mit ihm von der Erde geflohen sind, haben auf dem fernen Planeten Zeres Zuflucht gefunden. Was auf den ersten Blick wie ein friedliches Paradies wirkt – unberührte Natur, endlose Weiten, ein Neubeginn fern aller Zerstörung – entpuppt sich jedoch bald als trügerische Fassade. Denn unter der stillen Oberfläche dieses scheinbar perfekten Planeten lauern Geheimnisse, älter und dunkler, als es sich jemand vorstellen kann. Und schon bald erkennen die Überlebenden: Hier sind Mächte am Werk, die sie weder verstehen noch kontrollieren können.

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A rich anthology of forty-five great stories by some of the most renowned storytellers in the world. Saki, O. Henry, Edgar Allan Poe, Barry Pain, Guy de Maupassant, M. R. James, A. J. Allan, Guy Boothby, Jerome K. Jerome and many more giants of the piterary world contribute to this collection of tiny tales which pack a huge punch.

Endlich sind die Menschen in der Lage, sich gegen die Akkato aufzulehnen und das Joch der Außerirdischen abzuschütten. Allerdings ist die Menschheit noch immer zerstritten und uneins. Der ehemalige Admiral Edvard Blake sieht seine Stunde gekommen, die verschieden Fraktionen zu vereinen und gegen die Besatzer anzuführen.

China, a challenge that looms large, is often depicted as a menacing force to be met with confrontation and containment. In some circles, there is even talk of an inevitable or imminent conflict. The Chinese Communist Party is often cast as a unique axis of evil, a threat to liberal democracies and emerging democracies in Asia and beyond. The Belt and Road Initiative, a sprawling infrastructure project that spans continents, is viewed with suspicion, seen either as a tool for economic subjugation or a pathway to conquest. What if this need not be the case? What if we were to calmly assess, ...

Nachdem die riesige Durana in einer Wüstenebene von New Mexico abgestürzt ist, richten sich die Augen vieler Parteien auf das havarierte Schiff und auf die Erde. Machtparteien der Menschen, der Akkato und zahlreiche kleine Gruppierungen, von denen man bisher kaum etwas wusste, treten in den Kampf ein, der gegen die Akkato geführt wird und das Schicksal der Erde für immer verändern könnte. Zudem verfügt Serwan Brooks über ein Geheimnis, das die Zukunft der Menschheit zum Guten wenden und das Sonnensystem von der Herrschaft der Akkato befreien könnte.

As he traveled through and lived in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, the newly re-named “Doctor” Alonzo found himself surrounded by indigenous peasant leaders and communities in raucous tribal celebrations, social movements for change, wonders of nature, and marvels of human kindness and romance while hitchhiking to the very tip of South America and its glaciers and penguins. But also sometimes unexpected dangers - near-death illness in the jungle, and getting shot at in a police-military crossfire.

COLLECTION THREE: NOMADS - Eine epische Space-Opera! [Bücher 10 bis 14 in einem Download!]. Nomads werden die Menschen von den Aliens der Milchstrasse genannt. Als Überlebende und Flüchtlinge versuchen sie sich zu behaupten. Etliche von ihnen haben es geschafft, sich in der feudalen Gesellschaft ASGAROONS einen Namen zu machen. Andere fristen ein Dasein als Wanderer. Doch ungeachtet ihres Status, begegnet man den neuen Bewohnern Asgaroons mit Verachtung.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.

A stunning collection of the most significant short stories by some of the world's greatest writers. Each story packs a great tale into around 20 minutes of concise and evocative narrative. Perfect for the 20-minute commute, the jog around the block, or the bed-time wind down.