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Will following her heart mean losing her head? It could mean losing her job. Fiona Figg trails her nemesis Fredrick Fredricks to Moscow. But when she arrives at the grand Metropol Hotel, the bounder has vanished. After Fiona doesn’t show up for work at the War Office, Kitty Lane raises a red flag and tracks her to Russia. Seeking haven at the British Embassy, Kitty and Fiona become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Bolshevik government. But the plot turns deadly when Fiona goes undercover as a governess in the household of Iron Viktor, the Bolsheviks’ Head of Secret Police.

London, 1918. Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year’s Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity. Disguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the “mane” event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis and would-be fiancé arrive unexpectedly and “stirrup” her plans.

Published in 1766, 'The Vicar of Wakefield' was Oliver Goldsmith's only novel. It was thought to have been sold to the publisher for £60 on Oliver Goldsmith's behalf by Dr Johnson to enable Goldsmith to pay off outstanding rent and to release himself from his landlady's arrest. It is the story of the family of Dr Primrose, a benevolent vicar, and follows them through their fall from fortune and their ultimate rise again. The story provides insight into family life and circumstances in the mid 18th century and the plot has many aspects of a pantomime like quality: Impersonation, deception, an ...

Using the Force of Communicative Intelligence Whether in a presentation or a negotiation interview, whether during uni-versity studies or in your first job: it is not always easy to find the right words. However, if you are experienced in rhetoric, you can use language and body more effectively and efficiently at work and in everyday life and this is independent of whether you want to be convincing and successful in professional or private situations. Through intensive reading and working with this book, you will acquire the necessary tools for a negotiation, a sales pitch, a discussion, a ...

In this five-part series, US happiness expert and positive psychologist Michelle Gielan and British journalist and author Oliver Burkeman explore ways to become truly happier, backed up by scientific evidence. Bringing their own unique and counter-balanced personalities to proceedings they ask questions such as: what is happiness? Can we make ourselves happier? And why is everyone talking about mindfulness?

A call changes everything for Conrad. He has one mission when he arrives in Paraguay: to ensure that no one finds Devil. His cage brother’s life depends on it. What he doesn’t expect is to meet his mate—the one man he cannot lie to and who seeks answers. Kylo, pissed at the world and near a nervous breakdown when he discovers he’s been duped by the council lead, demands they send him an assassin. The ode ‘be careful what you wish for’ could never be truer for Kylo when the last thing he needs or wants is an assassin mate.

It’s 1984 and all Bud Fisher wants to do is find a place to live in Madison Louisiana. With his dog Badger, they come across a beautiful old mansion that was converted into apartments. Something should have felt odd when he discovers nobody lives in the apartments. To make matters worse, the owner is reluctant to let him rent one. Eventually he negotiates an apartment in the historic old house, but soon finds he’s not quite as alone as he thought. What ghostly secret has the owner failed to share? It’s up to Bud to unravel the mysteries of the upstairs apartments, but is he really ...

Seit Jahrzehnten leben die Bewohner der Milchstraße in Frieden, die Sternenvölker arbeiten zusammen. Dann öffnet sich buchstäblich eine Kluft im Kosmos. Wie sich zeigt, greifen die Mächte des Chaos erneut nach der Milchstraße und den benachbarten Galaxien. Die Terraner finden heraus: In Cassiopeia, einer kleinen Galaxis bei Andromeda, ist ein Chaoporter gestrandet. Warum? Und welche Gefahren gehen von diesem Fahrzeug der Chaotarchen für die Menschheit aus?

Jessica James is broke and counting down the days until she can defend her philosophy thesis. Desperate to get out of her grubby attic digs, she and her friends break into her professor’s office…only to find her adviser dead in the tub. Scoping the crime scene for clues, she leaves evidence that makes her both a suspect and a target. Suspecting the school's Russian janitor of doing more than sweeping the floors, Jessica mounts an investigation. Her ragtag posse helps her uncover a related date-drug scandal, and she fears she’s the next on the killer’s to-do list.

Ce livre propose un rituel quotidien, 15 minutes par jour pour prendre rendez-vous avec soi-même. L'objectif ? Arrêter de chercher à être parfait, à justifier notre existence en permanence. Et commencer à vivre, en petites actions concrètes. Dans cet ouvrage entre retraite spirituelle et manuel pratique, Oliver Burkeman explore des outils concrets, des changements de perspective et des conseils venus des grands philosophes, écrivains, psychologues. Il en résulte une philosophie de vie : l'imperfectionnisme.

Imagine a boardinghouse in the days when the Civil War was still a decade in the future, in which an erudite, polished, witty, sophisticated, learned gentleman holds forth each day at breakfast, entertaining the boarders with fascinating talk: observations on people and nature, occasional flights of verse, remarks on current events, moralizations and philosophical thoughts, and anything else that comes to his mind.

Feeling overwhelmed and underprepared? Discover relief and renewed hope with this guide to simpler and more rewarding dementia caregiving... Caring for someone with dementia can feel like an entire year packed into just 24 hours. The person you once knew vibrant, loving, and full of life is now lost in the haze of this condition. It's the most bitter and heartbreaking paradox. They're right in front of you, and yet they feel a world away.

This book isn't just another read; it's a journey through mind-blowing scientific discoveries and philosophical debates. From religion to reason, it uncovers the truth. Are you experiencing anxiety about the future? Do you often query whether there is a God? Do you often ponder what the meaning of your life actually is? Do you know beyond any doubt, what truly good education and upbringing really are? Do you relate to any of these questions? If yes, then you really need to read this book. By engaging with religious writers and dogmatics of the past and our modern times, Greg Oliver explains...

Marly Miles has been happy in his life as a lone Omega wolf, living and working among the humans of Orlando, Florida. When an attack on him and his friend brings Marly to the notice of the Sergeant of Arms of the Epitaph's Motorcycle Club, he realizes immediately that the man carries the same scent as his attackers. Not a very good start when the same man is also his mate.

To rid this world of evil, I must first blaze. History tells of a time long ago when small town scientist Dr. Isaacs discovered the cure for cancer. Great right? And it was...for a time. The "Advanced" were born. I am one of few remaining immune to a virus created to kill only humans. Broken and coldhearted, I fight tooth and claw to survive, life in the wastes is harsh every day a battle. Baby and I give no quarter to those who cross us. I just want to find and kill the guy who murdered my mother and kill him...slowly.

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Markov Thalassa is stubborn, however, even he has his limits when it comes to being rejected. When his brothers need help, he contacts the one man he believes can help him: his old Shadow Commander Cassius.

Hank’s sister Emily wants Ralph’s Reptile Show to perform at her birthday party more than anything, but Ralph is booked solid. So Hank comes up with a plan: he’ll disguise himself as a magician called The Westside Wizard and pull a snake from thin air! But when Hank’s true identity is revealed during his performance, his good deed might just turn into a huge disaster.

Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman is well known for his books and radio programmes exploring how we can lead meaningful and productive lives in an age of overwhelm. This time, he brings his keen sense of the ridiculous to bear on our obsession with convenience, looking at the hidden pitfalls of a life of ease. In these five episodes, Oliver attempts to assess the consequences of our reliance on convenience.

Tödliche Pilgerfahrt – ein neuer Fall für den beliebten Henker-Ermittler, seine Tochter Magdalena und den ganzen Kuisl-Clan. 1681: Trotz seines fortgeschrittenen Alters macht der Schongauer Scharfrichter Jakob Kuisl noch einmal eine große Reise mit der Familie, eine Wallfahrt nach Altötting. Gleichzeitig mit den Kuisls befinden sich hochrangige Gäste im berühmten Pilgerort: Kaiser Leopold I.