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If you've ever wished life came with an easy-to-understand instruction manual on how to live a life you enjoy living, you're not alone. The purpose of this podcast is to give you actionable inspiration that's easily understood and applied. You deserve to live your best life, so be sure to subscribe and tune in each week to hear from Keith, as well as a variety special guests from all walks of life, and get ready to experience life on a deeper level. Keith is a writer, author of six books and is currently living as a nomad traveling the USA. This show will give you a vulnerable, ...

Alice is finding her feet managing the Sail Loft Hotel when Sam is presented with an offer he can’t refuse. The bad news is, if he says yes, he will have to leave Cornwall. Sam’s visits home see him split in his loyalties between his daughter Sophie, and spending time with Alice. Sophie’s mother, Kate, seems to be doing her best to make things difficult.

Lina Harker has discovered her grandmother’s secret. She used to be a vampire. Now, Lina’s greatest fear is that a remnant of that vampire DNA is lurking in her cells, waiting to reactivate. Yes, Dracula’s lineage had been destroyed, but the ‘what if’s were too much to imagine. Doggedly following the trail of two families that escaped the Van Helsing purge, she discovers that ‘X’ leads to Climax, Canada. She has her stakes, garlic and holy water ready, but when she arrives, nothing is as she expects.

Humans from the inner planets and robots from the outer planets have engaged in a planetary war in which no side won. Both sides have retreated to their respective zones, searching for a superweapon that will allow them to annihilate the other. Robots believe they have a plan and only one man can stop them.

The story begins with the opening of the Kansas-Nebraska Territory in 1864, and follows a family of pioneers who leave their comfortable farm and neighbors in Illinois to claim a piece of the new territory in what is now southeastern Kansas. The first person account of ten-year-old Arvilla tells of her experiences on the journey and the challenges of settling a new land. Her parents, her sixteen-year-old twin brothers, and baby sister Ann are the center of her world, with new friends and neighbors playing an ever-increasing role as she grows to be a young woman. The events of the time, ...

"Lord Tedric" was a smith (both blacksmith and whitesmith) residing in a small town near a castle in a situation approximately equivalent to England of the 1200s. He received instruction in advanced metallurgy from a time-traveler that wanted to change the situation in his own time by modifying certain events of the past. From this instruction he was able to build better suits of armor and help defeat the villains of the piece... in this case, the villain is Time itself, and its immutability; but as always Tedric and Skandos One come up with a great idea and distraction: a naked woman.

You are now passing through the gateway to Arvella where imagination is the center of creation. The actions of those who live there define the type of Arvellanian they are to become. The friends you chose may lead you to greatness or can lead you to tragedy. Let your imagination guide you through the adventures that await, and you will discover the greatness that your imagination can bring. A dream may lead Max and his friends to perils and dangers they never knew had existed. They find themselves in Arvella where the discoveries they will make may define the new lives they may lead.

Abby Tanner est satisfaite de vivre dans sa montagne, créant des œuvres d’art et appréciant la paix et la tranquillité jusqu’à ce qu’un étrange vaisseau spatial doré vienne s’y écraser, portant avec lui le Roi de Valdier, grièvement blessé. Zoran Reykill savait qu’il devait trouver un endroit sûr pour guérir après sa fuite du poste militaire curizan. Lorsque son vaisseau mère symbiotique l’emmène sur une planète inconnue, il y trouve bien plus que ce à quoi il s’attendait ; son âme sœur.

A gripping collection of classic stories in which the central figures are highly dangerous female characters - ranging from the creepy and unsettling to the utterly terrifying.

Street signs, menus, game directions - words are everywhere! Where else do you put your reading skills to use? Listen to this book to find out.

Cara Truman ist ein kleiner Wirbelwind und ihre Neugier bringt sie immer wieder in Schwierigkeiten. Ihr nächstes Abenteuer führt sie jedoch weiter, als sie jemals gedacht hätte - auf eine Reise in eine andere Welt. Trelon Reykill dachte, er hätte alle Hände voll zu tun. Eine militante Gruppe der Kurizaner hat seinen Bruder Zoran gefangen genommen. Trelon hatte versucht, die Abwehr der Valdiere gegen die Sarafin zu stärken und sein Drache verlangte immer wieder brüllend von ihm, sich eine Gefährtin zu suchen.

Discover the enchanting world of trees in your backyard and beyond with Trees, Shown to the Children. This delightful and educational book blends a love for nature with intriguing scientific insights, making it perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Join us as we uncover the beauty and importance of trees, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the environment and its wonders. - Summary by KevinS

The Vortex Blaster is a gripping standalone sci-fi adventure from the legendary author of the Lensman series, E. E. Smith, PH.D. First published in the early 1940s, this pioneering tale blends explosive action with profound emotional depth and scientific intrigue.

'A glorious novel of love in all its forms - familial, romantic, lost, and found. Jennifer E. Smith is a ray of literary sunshine' Jenny Jackson The four Endicott siblings - Gemma, Connor, Roddy, and Jude - were once inseparable. But decades later, the unthinkable has happened: they haven't...

Time is an enigma like no other. Seemingly insignificant events, often overlooked in the moment, can lead to monumental consequences centuries later. On Time Track Number One, this irrefutable truth played out, but on Time Track Number Two, a singular moment held the key to altering fate—a naked woman appearing in public. In a bold move, Skandos One stripped Lady Rhoann of her garments, and with just one glance, Lord Tedric took action that would change everything!

Dive into a thrilling blend of science fantasy and science fiction as Lord Tedric embarks on an epic journey across two universes. In one realm, Tedric the Ironmaster wields the most powerful sword known, vowing to challenge the sinister god Sarpedion—or perish in the attempt. This second installment of the series sees Tedric, now a Lord, transitioning from a reckless warrior to a strategic thinker, learning the art of planning and observation. Meanwhile, in another universe, he stands as the last bastion between the crumbling Terran Empire and a devastating alien takeover. Summoned by ...

Brigadier Ian McCraggan heeft een succesvolle carrière in de diplomatie achter de rug. Hij keert nu terug naar zijn vaderland, Schotland, om daar een oud kasteel te bewonen dat al generaties eigendom is van zijn familie. Zijn verbazing is dan ook groot als het kasteel bewoond blijkt! De betoverende Moida heeft bovendien geen enkele intentie haar biezen te pakken. Ze beweert de enige erfgenaam van de McCraggan-clan te zijn en lijkt over bijzondere krachten te beschikken om Ian onder haar invloed te krijgen.

Wir haben Nachrichten ins All geschickt, um herauszufinden, ob dort jemand ist, ob jemand zuhört, und vor sechs Jahren kamen die Trivatoren auf die Erde. Sie wollten die Erde in die Allianz der Sternensysteme aufnehmen, aber weltweit kam es zu gewalttätigen Panikreaktionen auf den unerwarteten Besuch, so dass die Trivatoren schließlich gezwungen waren, die Kontrolle zu übernehmen. Es läuft nicht so gut.

Als die Erde ihre ersten Besucher aus dem All bekam versank sie im Chaos. Die Trivatoren waren auf die Erde gekommen, um sie in die Allianz der Sternensysteme aufzunehmen, aber dann müssen sie die Kontrolle über den Planeten übernehmen, um zu verhindern, dass die Menschen ihn in ihrer Panik zerstören. Die Trivatoren waren kein bisschen darauf vorbereitet, welchen.

Abby Tanner war zufrieden damit, auf ihrem Berg zu leben, Kunstwerke zu schaffen und die Ruhe und den Frieden zu genießen - bis ein goldenes Raumschiff mit dem schwer verletzten König der Valdierer dort abstürzt. Zoran Reykill brauchte einen sicheren Ort, um sich nach der Flucht aus einer kurizanischen Militärbasis zu erholen.