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Nicholas, Kevin. Age 19. Died at York Hospital, July 19, 2012. Kev's the first kid their age to die. And now, even though he's dead, he's not really gone. Even now his choices are touching the people he left behind. Rita Williams-Garcia follows one aimless teen as he finds a new life in his new job - at the mortuary. Ellen Hopkins reveals what two altar boys (and one altar girl) might get up to at the cemetery at night.

This is a podcast dedicated to learning the "classic" version of the C Programming language from the 1978 book written by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie. This book places the reader right in the middle of the 1970's transition from a hardware-centered computer science to a focus on writing portable and efficient software. C was used to develop operating systems like Unix, Minix, and Linux. Programming languages like Python, Perl, Java, JavaScript and Ruby are all written in C. Software like the early TCP/IP networking implementations that made the Internet possible were written in C....

Una colección de misterios humorísticos, cada uno con un final sorpresa.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 26 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Verlorene Herzen", "Mrs. Amworth", "Das ägyptische Parfüm", "Allerseelen".

A baker‘s dozen of futuristic and space travel tales await you in this audiobook of short stories, originally published in the science fiction magazine, IF (1960-61). These stories are both a sign of their times and a testament to the imaginative powers of writers in the era between Sputnik and Neil Armstrong’s steps on the moon. Death and Taxes are inevitable, of course, but you’ll also find a (Mind)snake, and maybe even a Garden of Eden within.

Conflicted Identity is a gripping thriller that captivates its audience, plunging them into a world rampant with numerous social issues, a mystery, and intense action that makes for an extraordinary listen. On a mid-winter day at a local delicatessen in Chicago, a bomb is suddenly detonated, destroying the establishment and taking the lives of 13 innocent people. It quickly becomes apparent that the explosion was a planned mission of terror. Alon Levy is a combat-hardened Israeli Mossad commander and a recognized authority on international terrorism.

Charles R. King utilizes his academic education in physics and classical history to apply an original quantitative and empirical face to the study of the greatest conflict in antiquity, the Punic Wars. Accessible to both the professional historian and the buff, this analysis enables the reader to approach the Punic Wars from a new and different outlook. The author utilizes primary sources and examination available data to provide unique insights. Charles R. King's specific area of interest has always been the Roman Republic period and the Punic Wars which have fascinated him since childhood...

Healer’s Secrets of Successful Prayer gives you information and methods you can put into practice very quickly. The key to exercising our spiritual qualities of love and compassion is to give permission for the light and love of God existing within us to express itself fully. Healer’s Secrets of Successful Prayer will help you lift yourself from a world of separation to a world of inclusion. Regardless of your religious or spiritual tradition you’ll find the benevolence of all that is holy and righteous to be almost beyond belief.

August Chase has psychic dreams that help him solve cases, but they’ve slowed to a trickle. Unsure of his abilities as a “regular” PI, he’s approached by a desperate woman to help secure evidence to release her brother from prison. In the meantime, Gus is stalked by a strange man who wants him to work on a project involving remote viewing. As the investigation evolves, Gus realizes his stalker and the convict he’s working to release were both part of the same secret experimental army program years back.

What makes a penguin a bird? Is a camel more closely related to a horse than to a giraffe? Why is a whale not a fish? Similar puzzles preoccupied Charles Darwin throughout his life. Whimsy, in the playfulness of stories for children, is a way to appreciate Darwinian histories. In Do Elephants Have Knees? Charles R. Ault Jr. uses the fanciful imagery of story to explain Darwinian thought. At the same time, he launches careful consideration of Darwin's humanity, the origins of his curiosity, and his ideas.

Their Greatest Hour: Rome, Carthage, and the Second Punic War is a unique look at one of the greatest conflicts in antiquity. Hannibal's audacious march through the Alps and his unchecked ravaging of Italy for nearly sixteen years against vastly superior forces, boggles the mind. Even the sheer scope of the conflict that raged throughout Italy, Spain, Greece, and North Africa, is incredible. The Second Punic War was also a pivotal moment in the history of western civilization ultimately making Rome into an empire and resulting in the complete eradication of Carthage and its people. This ...

Murder comes in two familiar forms. Whether as a crime of passion with high emotions or a cold dispassionate plot to take life in order to gain in some way, the act strikes us all as somehow inhuman. Beneath us as civilised beings. But however we cloak our animal instincts the need to remove a human being and gain relief from abuse or gain from money, the term is just the same – MURDER. Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, J M Barrie, W W Jacobs and many others bring their literary heft to bear in as calculating a way as any killer could.

In Romance of Modern Photography, the author delves into the enchanting journey of photographys evolution, rather than offering practical guidance on its techniques. This compelling narrative explores the extraordinary milestones that have transformed photography into an art form capable of achieving astonishing results—once deemed impossible just a few years ago. By examining the breadth of topics covered in each chapter, readers will appreciate the invaluable role photography plays in our daily lives and its significant contributions to scientific exploration. Join us as we uncover the ...

With possible alien life on board Metis 3 space station, astronaut John Collins fights for his life as he battles hallucinations, crazed crew members, and a misunderstood alien influence on the mission. As the station spins out of control and heads directly for Earth’s atmosphere, John must come to his senses and save the station before it’s too late.

Many people suffer from Nice Guy Syndrome - they're held back from higher levels of success by being too selfless at work. It's a tricky problem, because if you start to think that being nice is bad, it's easy to overcompensate with selfishness, intimidation, and intense aggression. The founders of Nice Guy Strategies teach that nice is not about being weak or soft - that you can hang on to your morals, compassion, and sincerity and still get ahead.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Romance of Modern Electricity, a captivating installment of The Library of Romance series. Join the author as they unveil the fascinating journey of electricitys evolution, revealing how humanity has harnessed this awe-inspiring force. Delve into the profound impact electricity had on society and daily life in 1910, and explore the stories of innovation and discovery that shaped our modern world. This is not just a tale of science; its a tribute to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.

A chilling collection of ghost stories containing Rats by MR James, The Raven and Berenice by Edgar Allan Poe, The Birthday of the Infanta by Oscar Wilde, A Tough Tussle by Ambrose Bierce and The Signalman by Charles Dickens. In Rats, Mr Thompson comes to regret his decision to investigate a locked room in a country inn, and in The Signalman, the subject of the story is haunted by ghostly appearances that always precede tragic events.

A grieving writers refuge is shattered by a mysterious woman luring him into a deadly game of secrets. After a devastating plane crash claims the lives of his wife and daughter, a tormented writer seeks solace on an isolated island, grappling with the specters of loss and the struggle to remain sober. His hermit-like existence is upended when a mysterious young woman appears, her past wiped clean by amnesia. She is an enigma, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, and in her presence, his sorrow briefly subsides. But tranquility is fleeting.

Die „Kanzlei Keaton, Mallory, Cruz & Young" ist sehr erfolgreich, sodass sie zusätzliche Anwälte benötigt. Ein Grund für Carlo, seinen Aufenthalt in Chicago zu verlängern. Zwischen Carlo und Hailey funkt es nach anfänglichen Holprigkeiten gewaltig. Aber schon bald wird Carlo zurück nach Italien erwartet, da man ihn dort dringend braucht. Eine Fernbeziehung dieser Größenordnung, sodass ein ganzer Ozean zwischen Carlo und Hailey liegt – wie soll das auf Dauer funktionieren?

Madison und Garret sind einst ein Paar gewesen. Garret war glücklich, aber Madison anscheinend nicht – von einem Tag auf den anderen machte sie mit ihm Schluss, ohne sich zu erklären. Eiskalt kehrte sie ihm den Rücken, und Garret sah sie nie wieder. Bis heute. Jetzt stehen sie sich als gegnerische Anwälte in einem wichtigen Fall gegenüber.