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When lonely Grace Ferguson meets fellow student Lir Murphy in her marine biology lab the last thing she expects is to fall into a deep, startling obsession with the young man. Lir is strange, quiet and filled with a love for the sea that nobody else understands. When he surprises Grace by reciprocating her feelings she’s convinced she’s found her oddball happily ever after.

Закон будды Амиды превратил Страну Восходящего Солнца в Чистую Землю. Отныне убийца жертвует свое тело убитому, а сам спускается в ад. Торюмон Рэйден – самурай из Акаямы, дознаватель службы Карпа-и-Дракона - расследует случаи насильственных смертей и чудесных воскрешений, уже известных читателю по роману "Карп и дракон".

Genre: Science Fiction Subgenres: Space Opera, Hard Science Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romantic Fantasy, Biopunk Recommended Age Range: 16+ (Due to mature themes, complex scientific concepts, and philosophical elements) In the late 21st century, a catastrophic nuclear exchange and a malevolent supervirus plunge humanity into a new dark age, leaving only isolated pockets of civilization. From the chaos, the Syndicate of Cybernetic Unions—a secretive cabal of elites who had long prepared for this very apocalypse—rises to prominence, wielding advanced bio-machine technology and consciousness ...

In this captivating exploration, the author reflects on years spent immersed in the English language, particularly the notable distinctions between British and American English. From vocabulary and syntax to pronunciation and grammatical nuances, he shares his keen observations shaped by both extensive reading and personal interactions with English speakers. Driven by a passion for understanding these differences, he sought a comprehensive study that could illuminate their origins, only to discover a surprising lack of literature on the topic. Join him as he delves into the rich tapestry of ...

After suffering four years of scrutiny from her PhD assessor, Elizabeth Maclean believes she's finally free of Dr Thomas Henderson's tyranny when she begins her postdoc. But when a fire goes off in Tom's lab (stupid undergrads) he ends up working in the same lab as Liz. On the same bench, no less. For three whole months. To make matters worse (and much to their mutual surprise) Tom's mum and Liz's dad announce their impending marriage after a whirlwind romance. So when Liz's landlord tells her to move out, pronto, it tips her over the edge.

Unable to make her own body heat, foundling Lizbete survives in the tavern kitchen, drawing warmth from the fires, the sun - and sometimes, other living beings. Her days are spent cooking alongside the tavern owner and avoiding the suspicious gazes of the villagers in her small northern town. While she quietly longs for the handsome Brynar, she knows she has no chance with the mayor’s son, even if he invites her to the First Frost festival.

Malach and his allies must reach the angel stronghold to aid against the demon army as this battle of epic proportions comes to a head. The loss of many of their friends and family still weighing heavily on their hearts and minds makes it difficult to continue on with the strength needed for war. Each member fighting their inner demons to continue the path that has been set in motion for them.

For more than 30 years, the internationally renowned marital researchers from the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver have been helping couples around the globe replace loneliness with connection, frustration with understanding, fear with confidence, instability with commitment, revenge with forgiveness, and monotony with passion.

Nine hours and eleven minutes... That's how long it's been since Ella Hope was left for dead. She lies, unable to move and praying for somebody to find her, as she counts down the minutes and wonders who could have hated her so much to have hurt her so badly. Was it the man she went on a date with the previous evening, the man linked to the deaths of two other women? Or somebody else, somebody who wants her out of the picture so much they're willing to kill? Whoever it is, they will pay.

Hear a recorded interview between Donald H. Kirkley and H.L. Mencken, American journalist, essayist, satirist, cultural critic, and scholar of American English.

Jude Campbell can see demons. His psychiatric history says it’s all in his head, but he knows they’re out there. Watching. Waiting. Biding their time. Dante Moretti is the half demon child that should never have been born. He might exorcize demons, but the dark urges from his demon side are growing stronger, and he knows the day will come when he’ll lose himself to them completely.

Nearly two decades and hundreds of hours of telepathic sessions working with a group of Seventh Dimensional Human Angelic guides have led to this extraordinary compilation of spiritual guidance, essays, and revelations. Intended to assist us to discover a fuller understanding of the Soul’s journey, “The Samuel Sessions” brings unique insights to awaken us to our full potential and provide the keys needed to unlock vast mysteries, including a truer vision of the Universe, the real story behind a Soul’s extraordinary journey through the Twelve Universal Dimensions and a look into your...

The Chiang Mai travel guide is a historical guide that offers travelers a comprehensive overview of the city and its rich cultural heritage. The guide features a curated selection of hot spots to visit, including must-see attractions like the Old City, Doi Suthep, and the Elephant Nature Park, as well as lesser-known gems like Baan Kang Wat Artist Village and the Chiang Mai Grand Canyon.

Why are so many old people dying of starvation - yet their pockets are stuffed with money? Based on a story by H.L. Gold. this episode of X Minus One originally aired on July 17, 1956.

Genre: Epic Fantasy Subgenres: Portal Fantasy, Coming-of-Age, Military Fantasy Recommended Age Range: 16+ (Due to mature themes and intense violence) The Lesser Donnagarian Empire, a civilization of magic and steel, falls, its people scattered across the hostile world of Iriddoria. Known as the "gate people," they are survivors from the distant realm of Ryyah, now severed from their homeland. In the wake of this cataclysm, fragmented clans of elves, dwarves, and humans flee and hide from the vengeful native tribes, burying their advanced knowledge and magic in whispered tales. For two years...

Ten years ago, deeply in love, I would have done anything for Thomas Kirkwood. But on the night of our graduation, fuelled by drink and drugs, Thomas’s lifeless body was found floating in the Kirkwood family lake. That weekend changed everything, and I swore I would never return to Kirkwood manor. Now, ten years later, I have been invited back to the place that holds such terrible memories for me, to a memorial weekend for Thomas, organised by his still-grieving mother Ada. But this is no ordinary weekend. This is a reunion to catch a killer.

This volume is a practical and comprehensive compendium of traditional English bare-knuckle boxing. It brings together extracts from 31 historical treatises, selected through meticulous research and edited for clarity, coherence, and thematic consistency, featuring 300 original images. The material is distilled and reorganized by subject, allowing readers to trace the development of English boxing and to understand each technique within its historical context. Divided into four distinct parts: The pugilism of the Broughton era and earlier; The London Prize Ring era; Grappling techniques ...

A healing touch. A hideous face. A looming curse. As the ugly twin to a perfect sister, Princess Laidra lives her life in the shadows - until her parents offer her as bait for a giant serpent. Her escape attempt leaves her shipwrecked on a secluded island with only one inhabitant: Prince Calen, who lives under a curse. If anyone looks upon him, he turns into a giant serpent. Speaking to him in the darkness, Laidra sees past the monster to Calen’s lonely soul, and she determines to free him from the magic’s hold.

Every time Kate Duggan looks in a mirror she's reminded of the night her life changed forever. Kate managed to walk away from the car accident that ruined the lives of her siblings, but questions still remain about what really happened on that dark stretch of road. Since then Kate’s life has been spiralling. On the surface her fiancé Rob is supportive, but the reality is he’s controlling and manipulative and Kate knows she has to get away. So, when Kate begins work at a firm of private investigators, she hopes this is her chance to shake off her guilt and start again.

A BRAND NEW breathlessly gripping psychological thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Fake Date, L. H. Stacey