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Annalise Fontana is feeling blue with no job, no boyfriend, and packed among her childhood memories in her parents' home. What could be more enticing than the opportunity to serve as a companion to her elderly Auntie Lil on a senior citizens’ tour of China (with a side trip to Singapore)? She digs out her passport and packs her bags and assumes that she’s in for a tranquil Jane Austenesque journey.

What three wishes would you ask for? You will be surprised to find that this kid, William Tankerfield III, asks for a googol of wishes! That's 100 zeroes after the number one! Here’s what a million wishes look like: 1,000,000. Can you imagine a googol wishes? What a story! William lives in an amazing house and lives an extraordinary life. And, you haven't even heard about Sir Razda yet! Be sure to listen to William Pardon Tankerfield the Third and a Googol of Wishes.

Dress like a girl to join an elite society? A master’s degree student wants to join an exclusive and elite secret society where the members network and become huge successes financially. The only problem is that he has to pay his dues first. Can he do it? Membership requirements: A good person, unbiased, non-judgmental, with no homophobic or gender-slandering tendencies. An understanding of the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies. Dedicated to helping other members. Able to keep secrets.

Wenn Sie sich dieses Hörbuch gekauft haben, trotz des höchst sperrigen Titels, dann muß Ihr Leidensdruck entweder ziemlich groß sein, oder aber Sie sind es leid, immer wieder in die Krankheits-, Störungs- oder Mitleids-Ecke gestellt zu werden. Denn Sie selbst fühlen sich gar nicht krank, auch nicht gestört und schon gar nicht bemitleidenswert. Ihre Probleme treten eigentlich immer nur dann auf, wenn Sie die Gesellschaft in ein bestimmtes Schema oder in eine vorgegebene Struktur pressen will, in die Sie oder Ihr Kind partout nicht gehören: z.B. in genormte Strukturen wie Kindergarten, Schule oder Leistungsgesellschaft.

Seeking adventure, shy Kitty Greenlee joins the Women’s Army Corps. In 1944 England, as secretarial support to the Eighth Air Force, she encounters her dream man - a handsome lieutenant who only has eyes for her blonde friend. Uncomfortable around men, Kitty doesn’t think the handsome officer could want someone like her.

Bored with his life, Alex looks for a new job and finds the opportunity of a lifetime in an advertisement that promises a purposeful life, fulfilling the needs of others and never wanting for anything. Little did Alex know what would happen to him or what he’d be designed for when he agreed. He is almost completely feminized, with an enhanced nervous system and a remote control for others to use to control the newly feminized male in order to serve men. Unfortunately, her memories of who she was before weren’t wiped out as they were supposed to be.

Chi è il misterioso bambino fantasma che tenta di entrare a Villa Decadente alla vigilia della tenebrosa festa di Capodanno Trapassato? Insieme a Mesto, il suo fedele levriero albino, Mortina cerca ogni dettaglio utile a scoprire da dove arrivi il loro nuovo, spettrale amico, in una spassosa indagine che le farà battere il cuore.

Chiara Palmucci è una ragazza di grande talento: eccelle negli studi come nella danza. Trascorre le sue giornate tra lezioni, allenamenti, prove in teatro e qualche uscita con le amiche. A una settimana dal suo debutto nel "Nabucco", attesa prima che inaugura il Macerata Opera Festival, il suo cadavere viene rinvenuto in un cassonetto della spazzatura. Ma chi avrebbe potuto volere la sua morte? A investigare sulla tragica fine di Chiara è il commissario Luca Bonaventura, uomo burbero e schivo, pronto a tutto per arrivare alla verità.

Jake Moon used to love the time he spent with his grandfather Skelly, but that was before Skelly got Alzheimer's disease. All of a sudden, it's as if Skelly is the kid and Jake has to be the grown-up. Much of Skelly's care becomes Jake's responsibility, and that doesn't leave much time for a life of his own. Then one day, Jake rebels, and the unthinkable happens. Has Jake discovered too late how much his grandfather still means to him?

Twelve-year-old Nathan Bannister remains awestruck by his crazy trips through time, and now he has an enchanted knife. But before he can unravel the weapon's connection to his family, he misplaces his younger sister Poppy in the mystical world of Lashtang. In his quest to recover his sister, Nathan must fight side-by-side with King Richard and determine both friends and foes in medieval London. With Granny's delicious cakes for sustenance, he realizes that deducing the secret behind the knife may be the key to saving his sibling.

The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties. The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.

Mortina e il suo migliore amico, un levriero albino di nome Mesto, vivono con la zia Dipartita e trascorrono le loro giornate giocando con i fantasmi di Villa Decadente. Un giorno però capita un imprevisto: alcuni bambini del villaggio, amici di Mortina, arrivano alla villa dopo aver ricevuto un misterioso invito, mentre la zia Dipartita scompare nel nulla. C'entrerà qualcosa l'odioso cugino Dilbert che è appena giunto a farle visita?

Barbara Kreiger's intriguing narrative presents the account of Clorinda Minor, a charismatic American Christian woman whose belief in the second coming prompted her to leave a comfortable life in Philadelphia in 1851 and take up agriculture in Palestine.

Page-Turner shows how to create the kind of novel that brings offers from publishers and praise from readers. For emerging writers who want to break in and published authors who want to produce a breakout book, Page-Turner is an indispensable guide.

Be prepared for one of the best days of your life: the baby shower! Put together an event that will help you create memories that you'll cherish forever as you celebrate the upcoming arrival of your bundle of joy! From designing the party, to organizing the guests, catering, and entertainment, this audiobook will cover everything you need to know when it comes to making the best baby shower!

Why do people cheat, rob, and murder? Why are people tempted to commit dark deeds? These are the questions that have always plagued the great detective, Sherlock Holmes. In this, the 12th volume of the best-selling series, Consulting Detective, he and his faithful companion, Dr. Watson, take on five new cases that will challenge their intellect and lead them through the twisted minds of nefarious souls.

Die geheime Liebe des Königs - ein historisches Hörspiel aus der Zeit der Staufer Schwaben in der Mitte des 12. Jahrhunderts. Als Barbarossa zum ersten Mal die junge Wäscherin Rosa trifft, kann noch niemand ahnen, dass er als Kaiser einmal Weltgeschichte schreiben wird. Fasziniert von der einfachen Wäscherin sucht er immer wieder ihre Nähe. Für ihn sind die Gespräche mit ihr voll erstaunlicher Erkenntnisse. Und schließlich entdecken der Herrscher und die Wäscherin ihre tiefe und ehrliche Liebe zueinander.

As the Feast of Hungry Ghosts begins in the northwest port city of Strikersport, monsters and actual ghosts begin appearing throughout the city causing all manner of chaos. Thus the city’s twin protectors, Dragon and Tiger, enter the fray and set about uncovering the reason behind the sudden appearances. Their revelations lead back in time to a horrendous massacre in the village of Batsu, a province of the magical kingdom of Khaitan. Have agents of ancient deities come to Strikersport to wreak vengeance on the guilty?

Als Helene und Ludwig sich zufällig am Münchner Hauptbahnhof in die Arme laufen, sind die letzten fünfundzwanzig Jahre wie ausgelöscht. Spontan gehen sie in ein Restaurant, und mit jedem Blick, mit jedem Wort, mit jeder Berührung werden die alten Gefühle gegenwärtiger. Unzertrennliche Verbündete gegen die Konventionen waren sie damals, verrückt nacheinander, voller Träume für die Zukunft - bis zum bitteren Ende ihrer großen Liebe. Denn vor dem letzten Schritt in ein gemeinsames Leben lag ein unüberbrückbarer Abgrund, tief in ihren Seelen verankert.

Ich bin nichts. Ich kann nichts. Niemand liebt mich. Warum passiert das immer mir? Was stimmt nicht mit mir? Wieso mache ich immer wieder die gleichen Fehler? Jeder von uns hat sich mit Sicherheit schon einmal eine dieser Fragen gestellt. Wir alle haben Seiten an uns, die wir nicht lieben und die wir nur zu gerne ändern würden. Aber wieso fällt uns das so schwer? Wieso können wir uns nicht einfach ändern? Die Antwort dafür liegt zum einen in unseren Genen und zum anderen in unserer Kindheit.