Global Fiction

He tried to be a hero, but the bomb still went off. Months after failing to save his city, Griffon longs for redemption. But he cannot turn back the anarchy that has overtaken Chicago. For one killer, it’s the perfect setting to unleash a deadly new virus. And he plans to use Griffon as Patient Zero. In a race against death, Griffon’s quest for redemption might be the downfall of everyone.

Allie, Mary, Valencia, and Sheila were pretty occupied with their lives. They were working, partying, and moving on, drama-free. Everything seemed to be going linear. At least that's what they thought. And for a while, it was even true.

Im post-revolutionären Ägypten bestimmt das Tor über das Schicksal der Menschen. Ein nicht näher benanntes Land im Nahen Osten: Seit der Niederschlagung der Revolution brauchen die Bürger für jede noch so kleine Kleinigkeit in ihrem Leben die Genehmigung des Staates - sei es für die Überweisung zum Arzt oder für die Erlaubnis, Brot zu kaufen. Um die zu erhalten, müssen sie sich vor einem riesigen Tor anstellen, das angeblich jeden Tag nur einer gewissen Anzahl an Anträgen stattgibt.

Turning 50 is bad enough without Mercury Retrograde. Nothing is working out as planned. Viviana, a struggling addict and former stripper, finds out she’s been dumped by her boyfriend once again…this time humiliating her on Facebook! Her jealous Scorpio nature takes over, and there’s hell to pay. Viv’s fragile sobriety is in jeopardy. Trying to keep her head above water, figuratively and literally, will take a miracle.

El Viejo y Su Mata de Mango: Raíces Profundas es una historia profunda, relevante y conmovedora sobre un hombre llamado Juan José Muñoz que se negó a permitir que el último árbol de mango restante de su amado país fuera desarraigado, como ya se había hecho con gran parte de la identidad cultural del país. La misión de borrar todo su patrimonio. Al igual que el árbol de mango en flor, profundamente enraizado, se mantuvo firme e inamovible en sus raíces.

Humanity begins to move out from a dying earth. On a particular planet, colonists are attacked by monsters looking like an ancient Egyptian God. On another planet, a young explorer finds a race of dragons through a transit portal. Befriending them, she discovers how to use powerful space ships left behind by another race, long gone.

Flip Into Christmas is a story that begins with a young boy who hears that Santa might not make it to Chicago in time for Christmas. Upon learning that his friends might not be able to get gifts due to their parents paying their lunch debt, he decides to take action and save his friends Christmas by embracing the entrepreneurial spirit + Christmas spirit.

Farry and Kammy are two little sisters who love cooking and baking delicious treats with their mom. One Christmas Eve they decide to surprise their parents and bake a magical rainbow cake for them. Once they have all the ingredients they need, Farry and Kammy set to work. But when they put a little too much magic into their cake something amazing happens.

The End of the End of the Earth is a collection of Jonathan Franzen's essays and speeches from the past five years, in which he grapples with the most important and heated ethical subjects of the day: environmentalism, capitalism, wealth inequality, race, technology, and the role of art. He challenges us to ask difficult questions: What is our civic responsibility in the face of climate change, the greatest ever threat to our planet and species? Does technology give us a sense of control or community or is it stripping these from us?

10 Gute Nacht Geschichten zum Lachen, lernen und... Gut einschlafen! Das Sandmännchen erzählt Geschichten: Der kleine Eskimo geht angeln/Amalia Knopf und ihr Kirschbaum/Der kleine Eskimo und sein Schlittenhund/Klippi der Klabautermann und sein erstes Schiff/Der kleine Eskimo auf dem Markt/Im Zoo von Dr. Florentin - Rosalinde Nilpferd will abnehmen/Der Eskimojunge Üknük und das Hundebaby/Üknük hat Geburtstag/Der kleine Zauberer lernt chinesisch/Im Zoo bei Dr. Florentin - Das Kamel hat Kummer.

In the year 2045, humanity stood on the brink of a transformative era. The world had witnessed rapid advancements in technology, reshaping every aspect of life from communication to transportation. At the forefront of this revolution was the Genesis Institute, a beacon of innovation nestled in the heart of New Avalon. This cutting-edge research facility attracted the brightest minds from around the globe, united by a singular goal: to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and unlock its full potential. Leading the charge was Dr. Evelyn Grant, a visionary scientist whose ambition ...

Benjamin Kaninchen, Peter Hase und die Vogelscheuche/Das rote Eichhörnchen Knusper und die anderen kleinen Eichhörnchen besuchen die alte Eule/Zwei freche Mäuse stürmen das Puppenhaus von Gerlinde und Johanna/Peter Hase und seine drei Geschwister bei ihrem ersten Ausflug/Der Schneider von Cluster: Der arme Schneider und die fleißigen Mäuse als Helfer in der Not.

Hans Hausmaus, die Stadtmaus und Timmi Willi, die Landmaus werden Freunde/Die sieben Hasenkinder geraten in große Gefahr. Im Wald von Bobby Dachs, dem Fuchs und den anderen Waldbewohnern lauern Gefahren/Albert Hörnchen und seine Frau Berta bereiten sich auf den Winter vor/Die Schweinchen Schwappi und Schlaui gehen auf den Markt zum Einkaufen, doch alles geht schief.

Raymond Antrobus’ astonishing debut collection, The Perseverance, won both Rathbone Folio Prize and the Ted Hughes Award, amongst many other accolades; the poet’s much anticipated second collection, All the Names Given, continues his essential investigation into language, miscommunication, place, and memory.

Curious about the modern love affair with criminal personalities, investigative reporter Conor Woodman spent four years exploring the hidden depths of dynamic cities across the globe. Sharks takes us on a journey through the lawless backstreets of cities as diverse as Mumbai, Bogotá, New Orleans, Barcelona and London. In each he uncovers the people and the scams that keep the global black economy moving.

Orik likes to run, bark and play like most other dogs. But Orik also is a trained service dog who takes his job very seriously. He helps his person, Christy, accomplish many things that come up during her day. Come along with Orik and Christy as they demonstrate what teamwork is all about, even when Orik gets into mischief. Their story of loyalty, determination and forgiveness will put a smile on your face.

This Mardi Gras festival is like none ever seen before or will ever see in the future. Experience sibling rivalry at its finest as two sisters square off against each other for control of the book of roots. Unite with our hero George Genois as he is drawn deeper into the realm of magic and the forces of good and evil.

Joe has just about given up on his chances of finding a job. Day after day, he scours the ads, stands in line, and is crushed by disappointment. But one day, a letter comes in the mail that will change his life. He is given strange directions by an unidentified potential employer. Thus begins the most unusual job interview he's ever had, culminating in the revelation that he, and he alone, can do a job he never dreamed existed.

There is one thing in life you can be certain of: If you don't truly understand grief, it will take you down.

Here are the words to that bedtime story about the little orphan girl, Christiana, who dared to dream big dreams about one day joining the "big top" and that beloved old hobo clown that helped make those dreams come true. Now, without further ado...Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, presenting for your entertainment, the world famous, the one and only Papa Balloons!