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Hinter Wiener Schmäh, Lebenslust und Zauberkunst lauert ein grausamer Mörder. Wien, 1896: Ausgerechnet bei dem Zaubertrick "Die zersägte Jungfrau" stirbt die junge Bühnendarstellerin vor dem schockierten Publikum. Inspektor Leopold von Herzfeldt ermittelt, ihm dicht auf den Fersen ist die Reporterin Julia Wolf, seine unglückliche große Liebe. Rund um den Prater werden weitere Frauen getötet. Junge Dirnen und Dienstmädchen, die keiner groß vermisst. Jede der Toten ist anders verkleidet. Ist es ein und derselbe Mörder? Leo braucht Unterstützung und wendet sich an seinen Freund Augustin Rothmayer.

Sent by the War Office to follow the notorious Black Panther, file clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is under strict orders not to get too close and not to wear any of her usual “get-ups”. But what self-respecting British spy can resist a good disguise? Within hours of her arrival in Paris, Fiona is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason.

If you're reading this, you've tried countless platitudes that didn't seem to work for you because they are just platitudes and don't address the underlying issue. All flash, no substance. But becoming a positive person doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, it's way easier than you think. But don't take my word for it. A study by researchers at the University of Stanford uncovered how a positive attitude, literally, made the brain work better and improved cognitive abilities.

After a horrific time with their first case together, it was understandable that Lucifer and Stefan wanted to take some down time and get to learn more about each other. But on their first day officially back at work, with Monty and Darwin's new anchor division this time, an ex-friend of Lucifer's turns up and things quickly go from bad to worse for the fated pair.

Do you want to generate consistent monthly income on the Internet? Without resorting to scammy get rich quick schemes? Or shelling out thousands of dollars on useless material? If so - you’ve come to the right place.... In this book, you’ll find seven proven methods for making your very first dollar on the Internet. Ones which are working right now, and will continue to work in 2018 and beyond. Each one explained in simple, easy to understand language.

Carlin is an Alpha Wolf Fighter, one of only three in the top spots at the Souterrain - an underground fighting club, run by the Elite to punish shifters who have gone outside of the laws. He's happy enough, only has to fight exhibition matches, has his own apartment space, food and sex on tap - yep, life is good. So when Martin offers him the chance to fight for his freedom, Carlin turns it down. It's no fun being a lone wolf and Carlin is quite happy where he is. Then Lucas catches his eye.

In this transporting book, David Oliver Relin shines a light on the work of Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit, gifted ophthalmologists who have dedicated their lives to restoring sight to some of the world’s most isolated, impoverished people through the Himalayan Cataract Project, an organization they founded in 1995. Tabin was the high-achieving bad boy of Harvard Medical School, an accomplished mountain climber and adrenaline junkie as brilliant as he was unconventional.

It’s the 27th century and Victor Zellmann awakes to find himself drafted into an army of the dead travelling beyond Einstein’s barrier...his past lost and future uncertain he clings onto the present and the young lady who befriends him on reanimation.

Dara and Nicola used to be inseparable, but that was before - before Dara kissed Parker, before Nicola lost him as her best friend, before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred. Now the two sisters, who used to be so close, aren't speaking. In an instant, Nick lost everything and is determined to use the summer to get it all back. But Dara has other plans. When she vanishes on her birthday, Nicola thinks Dara is just playing around.

The Spiritualist Academy's motto is 'Learning Together on the path to Great Mediumship'. This show is about us all learning more about Mediumship Mechanics, What it means to be a Medium and even How to become a Medium as well as all things Spiritualist and Spiritualism. -- Where to start, how to improve and how to go further. Hosted by Oliver Carpenter-Beale

Una serie di casi clinici che ha lo stesso fascino delle Mille e una notte. Con straordinaria empatia e umanità, Sacks racconta le strane storie di pazienti neurologici che hanno perduto un pezzo della loro vita o una parte costitutiva del sé. Come il musicista che carezza distrattamente gli idranti credendo che siano teste di bambini. O il marinaio che è convinto di vivere nel 1945. Il viaggio di un nuotatore "in acque sconosciute, dove può accadere di dover capovolgere le solite considerazioni, dove la malattia può essere benessere e la normalità malattia."

When the news broke that my dad had been using his position at the fertility clinic to do things he shouldn’t, it sent our small town into uproar. That the world now knows that my overbearing father isn’t as squeaky clean as he seems might even be worth it...except that he’s taking my mother and me down with him. Things in my family have gotten really rough, but there are two constants that I can still rely on: my best friend Eli and our new friend Nathanial.

The Art of Friendship: Building Bonds That Last a Lifetime is a heartfelt and practical guide to nurturing deep, meaningful relationships that stand the test of time. In a world where genuine connections can be rare, this book offers valuable insights and strategies for cultivating friendships that bring joy, support, and lasting fulfillment.

Ned’s exhausted from his divorce, single parenting, and graduate school, so when his boss comes up with a plan to 'improve' work-life balance, Ned wants no part of it. But Dr. Charles Henry Abbot, PhD has other ideas. Once Ned’s least favorite professor and now his infuriating colleague, Ned needs Abbot’s help editing his dissertation. With their newly limited work schedules, Abbot suggests the worst idea Ned’s ever heard: pretend to date. Convince their co-workers–and their boss–that they’re in a relationship and nailing this whole personal life thing...and each other.

Das Unheil nimmt seinen Lauf bei Kaffee und Kuchen. Karlrobert Kreiten, 27 Jahre alt, ein hochbegabter Pianist, verliert im März 1943 ein unbedachtes Wort gegenüber einer Freundin seiner Mutter: "Der Führer ist krank", der Krieg sei verloren. Sechs Monate später stirbt er am Galgen. Sein Schicksal steht im Mittelpunkt von Oliver Hilmes' Buch über das einschneidende Jahr 1943. In dem immer noch getanzt wird, auch wenn bei Stalingrad eine ganze Armee vernichtet wird und die Städte schon in Trümmern liegen.

What began as a weekend fishing trip, turns into the fight of his life when lawyer Ben Carter finds a young boy alone on the side of a road in upstate New York. Quickly linking the boy to a murder scene more than a hundred miles away, the pair travel to nearby Pittsburgh, where a mystery thrusts them both into the fight of their lives.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) is generally considered one of the two greatest justices of the United States Supreme Court. In more than 2000 opinions, he delineated an impressive legal philosophy that profoundly influenced American jurisprudence, particularly in the area of civil liberties and judicial restraint. In The Common Law, derived from a series of lectures delivered at the Lowell Institute in Boston, Holmes systematized his legal doctrines.

Dieses Hörbuch bietet die schnellste und beste Methode, die Leistung des Gehirns mit Leichtigkeit um ein Vielfaches zu steigern...

Discover the timeless art of fermentation with From Garden to Jar: A Beginner's Journey to Fermenting Success by Oliver Standish. This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners looking to turn fresh, homegrown produce into nutrient-rich, fermented foods bursting with flavor. Whether you’re eager to make your sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, or fermented beverages like kombucha, this book covers everything you need to get started. Standish walks you through the fundamentals of fermentation, demystifying the process with simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips.

Dallas, TX, 1930. Daiyu Wu refuses to be disadvantaged by her blindness. Navigating the world with help from her faithful companions, the young Chinese adventuress celebrates life with a strong thirst for knowledge. So when she scents burned garlic in a customer’s garment, the clever laundress runs an experiment that reveals a dress doused in arsenic.