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Walter Schmidt ist ein Mann alter Schule: Er hat die Rente erreicht, ohne zu wissen, wie man sich eine Tütensuppe macht oder einen Staubsauger bedient. Schließlich war da immer seine Ehefrau Barbara. Doch die steht eines Morgens nicht mehr auf. Und von da an wird alles anders. Walter muss sich am Ende seines Lebens plötzlich neu erfinden: als Pflegekraft, als Hausmann und fürsorglicher Partner. Da entdeckt Walter den Fernsehkoch Medinski und dessen Facebook-Seite, auf der er schon bald nicht mehr nur Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen findet, sondern auch unverhofften Beistand.

Ophelia DeVore boldly overcame tragedy and hardship to become the first Black model in the United States of America. She possessed grace, finesse, intelligence, natural beauty, and courage. Being the first black graduate of the Vogue Modeling School, she eventually became a powerful business mogul, an exuberant entrepreneur, and a respected leader in her field. Her story is unique because she redefined "beauty" in America. Throughout her life, she sought to prove to the world beauty could be found in every shade of color.

The first date is your earliest opportunity to get to know someone intimately. It’s your chance to find out if you’re compatible, if you have the same passions, and if the same things make you tick. For this to happen though, you need a killer question to spark hours of conversation. This is your golden key to securing a second date.

Ellie is a 12-year-old orphan who desperately wants a family. She just doesn't expect to find one when she joins the crew of the Legend, a flying ship in a secret rescue fleet. On board, she meets a boy with a pet tarantula, a bully with eyes like mirrors, and a librarian who can read 18 languages. Unexpectedly, Ellie also discovers a powerful gift that only she can wield. But when the Legend is called to a dangerous rescue mission, Ellie risks losing everyone she loves. Will her mysterious gift be enough to save her and her friends from a deadly enemy bent on destroying their world?

When most people look at Wiccans, they believe that they worship the devil. This, however, is not true! Those who worship the devil are an entirely different religion that has nothing to do with Wiccans. So, if you are interested in learning what you may or may not already know about a religion that is all around you, then dive in and enjoy!

As Ellie and her friends start new lives on the flying island of Rhynlyr, Ellie hopes she's finally found a home. At the Academy, she learns to wield her gift of Sight and discovers her role in the war against Draaken. But Draaken also wants to control Ellie's gift.

With the help of a blind mentor, an elite bodyguard, and a hostile singer, Ellie must navigate a storm of danger and deception that threatens to cut her off from her friends and corrupt her very self. When disaster strikes, will she find the courage to fight for her friends and the future of the One Kingdom?

Genetic engineering expert Dr Alina Chan and renowned science writer Matt Ridley examine the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, using their formidable skills to scrutinise arguments and rigorously analyse the sprawling data. Viral is a fascinating account that takes in pangolins, horseshoe bats, internet sleuths and misleading scientific papers. It details the evidence and investigates hypotheses for the virus origin, chief among them a potential laboratory leak or a natural spillover.

Únete al fenómeno romántico hace que salten chispas. ¡La historia sigue 4 años después! Ashley y Cam se habían hecho mil promesas antes de irse a la universidad. Y, aunque todo el mundo decía que una relación a distancia no funcionaría, ellos confiaban en que su amor podría con todo, porque... de eso va el amor, ¿no?

This book is a transformational guide to finding the care, courage and audacity to bring your full self to your work and life. In this powerful new vision, Alina Addison - a pioneering corporate leader, Emotional Intelligence expert coach, and mother to a son on the autism spectrum - combines personal experience with deep research to present the eight fundamental principles of audacious leadership.

Greater Than a Tourist - Miami, Florida USA by Alina Zerpa offers the inside scoop on Miami. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

The Vestigia Roi has risen up to retake their home island of Rhynlyr, but all Ellie can think about is rescuing her missing brother Connor. Guided by a dream of Connor’s whereabouts, Ellie disobeys the council’s orders and stows away aboard the Legend. But a simple rescue mission quickly goes wrong as Ellie and her friends confront new monsters and old enemies.

A New York Times columnist delivers an eye-opening big idea: Embracing mistakes can make us smarter, healthier, and happier in every facet of our lives. In Better by Mistake, Alina Tugend shows that mistakes are everywhere, and suggests that when we acknowledge and identify them correctly, we can improve not only ourselves, but our families, our work, and the world around us.

Driven from their home island of Rhynlyr, Ellie and her friends must solve a riddle to find the survivors of the Vestigia Roi. But instead of a safe haven, they discover a hopeless band of refugees paralyzed by fear. Strengthened by new allies and new gifts, the crew of the Legend faces dangers like never before.

Baba Dunja ist eine Tschernobyl-Heimkehrerin. Wo der Rest der Welt die tickenden Geigerzähler fürchtet, baut sich die frühere Krankenschwester mit Gleichgesinnten ein neues Leben auf. Die Vögel rufen dort so laut wie nirgends sonst, die Spinnen weben verrückte Netze und manchmal kommt ein Toter auf einen Plausch vorbei. Während der sterbenskranke Petrov in der Hängematte Liebesgedichte liest und die frühere Melkerin Marja mit dem fast hundertjährigen Sidorow anbandelt, schreibt Baba Dunja Briefe an ihre Tochter Irina, die Chirurgin bei der deutschen Bundeswehr ist.

This book shows you, in eight steps, how to create a life you truly love, no matter what your current circumstances; a life that matches your deepest desires and is full of love, success, joy and abundance. Formal education does not teach us how to properly prepare for life, how to harness the power of our mind and how to behave in ways that will help us create the life we want deep down.

Als einziges Mädchen im Umkreis von dreizehn Kilometern ist Maserati Aufmerksamkeit gewohnt. Dabei will sie nur eines: den Feriengästen selbstgemachte Limonade ihrer Oma servieren und die Tage bis zur Volljährigkeit zählen. Mit der Liebe will sie nichts zu tun haben – und schon gar nichts mit den Annäherungsversuchen der Söhne der reichen Familie, die gerade die Villa im Dorf gekauft hat. Doch dann stellen Caspar und Theo verbotene Fragen.

Join us, Alina DerAvanesian and Angeline Simonovich, two naturally curious souls and perpetual students of life who always venture beneath the surface and ponder life's biggest questions. Together, we delve into the depths of human behavior, relationships, and mental/physical well-being, uncovering the intricacies of our existence and the interconnected roles we play in each other's lives. How do we evolve and live full lives with as much contentment and peace as possible? We invite you to join us on this journey, encouraging you to dig deeper and learn along the way. Our mission is to ...

Sit back, turn down the lights, and listen to Ear Candy, a sampler of sensual audio delights. In Strangers on a Train, a woman steps onto a crowded rush hour train in Tokyo, never imagining the erotic encounter she will embark upon with a handsome stranger...

Discover how to perform at your best at important events and gain the respect and results you deserve by confidently communicating. Join Richard Newman and Alina Jenkins as they interview communication experts worldwide. Richard is an award-winning writer and founder of Body Talk. His team coaches clients globally on success in business meetings, pitches, presentations and speeches. Richard's books, 'You Were Born To Speak' and 'Lift Your Impact' are available on Amazon in hardback, audiobook and Kindle.Alina Jenkins is a keynote speaker, executive coach and former BBC Presenter.

Europe is no longer immune from great power competition. It needs to reform to survive.