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Disciplining your children doesn’t need to be a constant power struggle accompanied by arguments and yelling. It is possible to discipline with love and respect, avoiding the conflict that too often exists. Parenting and the Power of Respect is a non-intimidating, non-violent, motivational system that can be used to influence positive change in the behavior of your children and bring harmony back into your home. Because it’s easy to read, understand, and apply, it won’t take long for you to see real results in your children’s behavior as they begin responding more willingly and ...

Völlig unvorbereitet wird Geheimagent Mitch Rapp vom amerikanischen Präsidenten ins mediale Rampenlicht gezerrt. Nach jahrelanger Arbeit im Schatten kennt plötzlich jeder Terrorist auf der Erde sein Gesicht und seinen Namen. Rapp zieht sich hinter die Kulissen zurück. Doch es dauert nicht lang, bis ein Team der Navy SEALs auf den Philippinen in einen tödlichen Hinterhalt gerät und er zur Rückkehr an die Krisenherde der Welt gezwungen ist. Ein Verräter in der eigenen Regierung führt die Welt an den Rand der Vernichtung.

An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

Freddie loves to help Mr. Vaslov with jobs around the Starwood Park apartment buildings. One day Freddie finds a pair of small gloves that would fit him in Mr. Vaslov's toolshed. Could the gloves be a new invention?

A military experiment to create supersoldiers. What can go wrong? Have you ever played role-playing games where you need to powerlevel your character by adding certain points to the strength, dexterity, or intellect? Imagine someone doing it with real live soldiers. A group of scientists working for the army is testing unique technology to terrifically boost the abilities of ordinary soldiers turning them into the ultimate weapon. How far will they dare to go in their experiment? What is the ideal modification balance of skills for the perfect warriors? The action sci-fi short story “Plus...

As a pizza detective, Colin Kingsley, a.k.a. Mark Anchovy, has survived murderous criminals, bloodthirsty henchmen and some questionable modes of transport. He now has a much more worrying problem: his younger sister is working as his apprentice. Coaching seven-year-old Alicia for her exams to join the Golden Spatula League would be challenging enough. But the siblings must head to Japan to track down the missing English eccentric Lord Bobo - former host of the hit '90s gameshow Battered by the Butler - before he winds up dead.

From Avalon's yacht club, through its alleys, sidewalk cafes, and swank watering holes, across its private beaches and beyond, to the airport in the sky, and the party cruise ship sitting offshore, the judge tracks a shadowy killer. And as the town is forced to fight for its very existence against overwhelming odds, the judge finds his romantic relationship compromised by an old flame, forcing him to examine and re-define his own past, before he can risk a new future.

Sam's life unravels when his brother's death leads him on a relentless chase across continents, uncovering a shadowy conspiracy that stretches far beyond his wildest imagination. As he delves deeper into the enigmatic puzzles, he's hunted by forces determined to keep the truth hidden. With each step, the stakes escalate, and Sam finds himself questioning everything - his sanity, his allies, and the very fabric of reality itself. "The World as We Don't Know It" is a pulse-pounding thriller where the truth is the ultimate weapon, and trust is a luxury Sam can't afford.

Leila continues the search for the missing Princess Meriel, spreading out further and further, closing in on areas where the Empire has laid claim. Her sister, Aewyn, grows cautious and concerned of her habits, the two seemingly growing further apart. As they traverse the lands, they quickly find a horrifying sight... Across the seas, to the west, Crown Prince Mutid Kerim al Aziz, of Harub, begrudgingly listens to Prince Loren of the Empire, knowing that he has put himself in this position. The Harubian Army marches south to put the Josin Dynasty on edge, based on false pretenses. While his...

Do you like to fly? If so, this is a great story that lets you in on the way things were in the early days of aviation, including the excitement and wonder of what it was like in the beginning. It all happens as a young inventor has hopes and dreams of breaking records with the new-fangled means of transportation. Along the way, he encounters not only dangerous weather conditions but also unscrupulous rival inventors. In spite of such hurdles to clear, the hero overcomes them with ambition and perseverance.

The Tudorian Empire retries its efforts to take over the east and follow their Emperor's command to own all the lands from coast to coast. Gunther, the Lord Commander of their army is forced to work with a Governor of one of the Empire's provinces; one that he cannot see eye to eye with. As they march east, Emperor Cree also has his son, Loren go west, across the seas to meet with the Harub Kingdom. The Crown Prince, Mutid Kerim al Aziz, of Harub, wishes to usurp the throne and has quietly reached out to Emperor Cree to join the Empire and move away from the Human Alliance. The once ...

With 17 illustrations to help you visualize. In a world of relentless change and chaos, "The Ripple Effect: Ethical Considerations of Conscious Intervention" emerges as a profound exploration of power, responsibility, and the unseen consequences of our actions. Delve into the depths of conscious intervention—the art of making choices that reverberate throughout every layer of existence. This illuminating guide compels readers to confront the ethical implications of their influence on the universe. With masterful storytelling and rigorous research, the book unveils the intricate web we ...

The bomb did more than shatter a stadium: it shook the world. As the smoke settles, Celice heads off to Europe on the bomber's tail, vengeance hot on her mind. She has the tools and the tortured soul to make sure her target suffers. It's a no-holds-barred hunt, one that might carry a price higher than Celice is willing to pay. Back in Chicago, Wexley takes the helm with vicious speed. The revolution's been kick-started, and he means to carry it out, no matter the consequences. How to defeat a world-conquering super-powered team? The answer drifts by outside his office window, and Wexley ...

The birth of the legend! War is brewing and the galaxy's only space sheriff and his robot companion will not be enough to contain it. An awesome hero saving the day with dumb luck and unlikely coincidences can only get you so far. But when epic battles loom, epic friends are required.

A vengeful ex-god, a heist gone wrong, and a plot to open a gateway to Hell collide in a twisty epic fantasy adventure. When an ex-god steals a spell from a library in Hell, he kicks off a chain reaction that splits the timeline and leads demons to invade Earth. Only an unlikely hero who’s in over her head stands between the remnants of humanity and the end of the world. But she remembers two different versions of her life—one with the demons and one without. And she won’t rest until she figures out why. If she can unravel that mystery, maybe she can restore the version of her life ...

As a young girl, Brittany loses both her parents. She is left confused and despondent, not knowing how to move on with her life. Sent to a youth home, she meets other girls just as alone as she is. On the brink of giving up, she takes on an adventure with some newfound friends where she learns how to rise above her tragic past and find happiness.

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Iver, The Bear King I am the new king of the Wood Lords but I’ve been taught well by my father. I respect my people and do my best to take care of them all. Our seer has foretold a new destiny for my people and the people of the Willow Kye. Princess Illayda is my fated mate. I’ve watched her from afar for years; she is beautiful and full of fire. I’m happy with this change of events. But will she feel the same? Princess Illayda I can’t believe I accidentally crossed the border into the land of the Wood Lords. The Bear King is nothing like the stories that are told, he is so much ...

Bernd Schoner cofounded his tech start-up during the dot-com bust, navigated it through market crises and internal turmoil, brought it through the global financial meltdown intact, and eventually sold it to a multibillion-dollar multinational public technology company. In The Tech Entrepreneur's Survival Guide, Bernd shares what he learned and what he wished he knew at the time.

Leo Daly is looking forward to a family vacation and a break from his hectic hospital schedule. His dreams of kicking back, fishing, and hanging out with the wife and kids turn into a fight for survival when an electromagnetic pulse takes out the power grid leaving them stranded in the woods. Leo must use all of his skills to create a community of survivors from his family, the locals, and ill-equipped vacationers.