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London. A candidate for global capital. Centre of an empire. The swift-beating heart of culture. A sprawling metropolis of life’s rich tapestry. And a bewildering Escher cityscape of overlapping and colliding forces. People, streets, buildings interweaving and interchanging. And our eminent writers have the talent and focus to reveal the story that lies beneath the words.

Heinrich Berlingen, Baron von Satten, braucht einen Erben für seinen Titel und sein Lebenswerk, aber will sich nicht binden. So kommt Niklas von Altenmark, ein siebenjähriger preußischer Krautjunker zu dem ruhelosen älteren Herrn, und das, obwohl er doch niemals von daheim fort wollte. Unter den Fittichen des Barons reist Niklas über Berlin ins vorrevolutionäre Paris, erlebt die letzte Blüte des Rokokos, bevor der Ausbruch der Französischen Revolution sie nach London treibt, und von dort über den halben Kontinent.

I'm Thomas K, private jeweler and host of The Scorpion Nest Podcast. I've hosted in person networking events across Chicago for years and these are the stories of the coolest people I've met along the way. The Scorpion Nest finds all kinds of interesting people including: chefs, private jewelers, fashion designers, real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and more. Follow us on Social: Instagram: The Scorpion Nest Instagram TikTok: The Scorpion Nest TikTok

Jordan Hall’s shift is cut short when she takes yet another risk she shouldn't have. Not only does it lead to a suspension, but her partner of four years decides it’s time to move on and team up with another paramedic who’s less keen on breaking all the rules. Then, when Jordan’s ambulance is high-jacked with her still in it, things quickly go from bad to even worse. Sawyer Lazzaro, the mysterious stranger who kidnaps Jordan at gun point, is an absolute enigma. In spite of the fact that her life is in danger from the moment they meet, Jordan can’t help but be drawn to him and soon...

Likely or unlikely? Possible or impossible? Probability is how likely something is. Will it be rainy or sunny for the party? Where will the spinner land? Listen and find out!

It's 2052. A new reality is just a download away. Decay is ubiquitious as the world's population shrinks under Sagan's Law. But no one cares, as their lives are consumed by the Digital Sea: an immersive augmented reality that's always on, seen through eye-screens and controlled by the mind. Zel Aurora, a skilled reality-hacker, can change the Digital Sea with a thought, but all that power can't save her daughter from a deadly disease. So Zel makes a deal with the Djed, a powerful crime lord that she's betrayed once before, to stop the new realities threatening his global empire.

Lena Meyer has had enough of elves and wolves and everything that goes with them. She wants to study, to finally be normal after her messed-up youth with an eating disorder, and to see in her foster brother Noel only the brother, not the secret prince of the elves. But then she comes across a dangerous book in her student dorm, her roommates don't all turn out to be human, and suddenly Lena isn't even sure to what extent she's still herself. Lena wants to live is the eighth book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the first of the Lena arc. Books should be read in order.

Lena has somehow made her peace with her new role, but of course, her life is not supposed to be easy. Ghosts of the past appear – of both hers and her vampire’s. And a new challenge arises from the side of humans, the people she has vowed to protect. But are these people still human? And can Mal and Lena deal with them, preventing an outright war? In the end, they might even change the world for good… Lena wants the Justice is the last book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the second of the Lena arc. Books should be read in order.

The curse may be gone, but the cure almost cost Bina her life. Time for her sister to put her foot down – and time for the people to step up. Thus, an unlikely alliance is formed, for the first time in what might be ever: Bina the witch, Cianán the wood elf, Joseph the werewolf, and Malachi the vampire are supposed to deal with this ‘drama mage’. But in order to succeed, they first need to overcome their differences. Oh, and both Cianán and Bina need to learn that sometimes, it is better to first form a good plan and then charge in… Bina and the Darn Drama is the seventh book of ...

Lucie Martin is new – she is familiar with that. Normally, she has no problems making friends, but the children of the neighboring house pose a real challenge. They are unusual enough: an aggressive daughter, a bunch of foster kids, the oldest of them a withdrawn boy with snow-white hair. Lucie is intrigued, against her will, by Noel Tyll. There's something else about him, something that makes his foster sister pull out all the stops, something beyond his hair and strangely beguiling voice. But when Lucie finally finds out what Noel's secret is, she learns more than she wanted to know –...

Highschool is out, and against all odds, Lucie and Noel are still together. University, a new life with new people and new challenges awaits them. But this includes also new and unforeseen dangers. Suddenly, Lucie is lost, and now it is up to Noel. Can he overcome the old hostilities and form an unlikely alliance – for the sake of his girl? Lucie on the Loose is the third book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the third of the Lucie arc. Books should be read in order.

Bina Birnbaum is the strongest witch of her generation – which unfortunately hardly anyone knows. All the more enthusiastically, Bina throws herself into her newest mission: lifting the curse placed on the neighboring werewolves, the Martins. At her side is the wood elf Cianán, who is only just discovering the world outside his forest. However, their mission turns out to be not as easy as they thought, and also awakens ghosts of the past that soon put Bina and her friends in quite a predicament ... Bina and the Darn Curiosity is the fifth book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and ...

The events of the last year still have both Lucie and Noel reeling. In order to tackle the new challenge, Noel needs to ask his people some very big favors. But in doing this, he may also offer them the chance they have waited for so long. Can Lucie and Noel bring this adventure to a good end? Can they help undo the damage that was caused by their ancestors? All bets are off… Lucie on Secret Mission is the fourth book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the last of the Lucie arc. Books should be read in order.

Bina might have bitten off more than she can chew – her attempt of prolonging Ben Martin’s life has tangled her up with the curse for good. In addition, her meddling has alerted old fiends. Suddenly, not only her life is in peril, but also Cianáns – and that when she just wanted to get her agency up and running. It needs the help of the ghosts of her ancestors and some good old chaos to finally deal with this curse. But Bina wouldn’t be Bina if she shied away from a challenge! Bina and the Darn Curse is the sixth book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the second of the ...

Lucie and Noel are in love, and all could be well! But slowly, Noel is changing, as if the big old forest is pulling him in, further and further away from Lucie and the world of the humans. He shows an ruthless side she does not like. When things escalate dramatically, it's up to Lucie to fight back and show her elf prince his true colors... Lucie, Force of Nature is the second book of the series “Of Elves and Wolves” and the second of the Lucie arc. Books should be read in order.

A little bit of Woo-Woo is a delicious mix metaphysical fun, conscious business and intuitive inspiration. Host Jill K Thomas an Author hypnotherapist, Intuitive Reader brings exciting guests and insights to help you create an exciting and full-filling life.

A chance meeting between a young white boy and an African American community mentor leads to an altruistic obsession in this one-of-a-kind biography. Willie Lee Buffington (1908-1988), even as a young lad, never understood the Jim Crow mentality of Deep South America in the first half of the twentieth century. As a dirt poor textile mill worker, he secures a dime to purchase five stamps, sending letters off requesting books for uneducated African Americans. Buffington also works hard to become highly educated himself, parlaying his studies into a professorship. Buffington’s work ethic and...

Each week an established entrepreneur shares their experiences and inspiration on how to create a successful and satisfying conscious business, hosted by Jill Thomas, a happy solopreneur! This is the age of the Entrepreneur, its time to start yours today. For more information, visit: www.jillkthomas.com/podcast

The Lentz Leadership Institute presents this collection of the works of ten scholarly authors affiliated with various institutions of higher learning to include topics such as: Change Management: The Role of Leaders to Prevent Workplace Bullying (Dr. Judy Fisher-Blando),; Change Agents: Building Bridges over Resistance (Dr. Thomas M. Woodruff), Change Agent Attributes: Pillars of Leadership Effectiveness (Dr. Lisa M. Kangas); The Relationship Between Values and Leadership Styles (Dr. Nicholas D. Sarantopoulos); Becoming an Agent of Transformation (Dr. Armando Salas-Amaro Jr.); Defining a ...

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