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In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani sought asylum in Australia but was instead illegally imprisoned in the country’s most notorious detention centre on Manus Island. He has been there ever since. This book is the result. Behrouz Boochani spent nearly five years typing passages of this book one text at a time from a secret mobile phone in prison. Compiled and translated from Farsi, they form an incredible story of how escaping political persecution in Iran, he ended up trapped as a stateless person.

There is something horrifying hiding in the woods . . .Anna’s position as a new forest witch is a great honor, and a chance to show what she is capable of. But, when she finds herself in Gora, an ancient, mysterious castle, she is not sure that she is right for the job. As Anna learns more about Gora’s inhabitants, she begins to wonder if she can trust anyone at all – including Hadeon, the dangerous and handsome master of the castle, who appears to have a dark secret.

In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani was illegally detained on Manus Island. He has been there ever since. This book is the result. Laboriously tapped out on a mobile phone and translated from the Farsi. It is a voice of witness, an act of survival. A lyric firsthand account. A cry of resistance. A vivid portrait through five years of incarceration and exile.

Nirel and Jase escape, but arrive in the past injured and far from their destination. A new mission emerges: rescue the prince from the assassination that began the war. However, the Goddess of Time is silent, leaving them without guidance when they need it the most. In the present, Corvin fears the worst when he cannot locate Nirel, not even with the assistance of forbidden magic.

The Seers of Yaldos have a sad story to tell, but Alby and Kalendorf know they must listen. Meanwhile, the Daleks seem unconcerned by their recent defeats. They have their sights firmly fixed on Project Infinity. In the hands of the Daleks, the human race's only hope of victory could signal the destruction of the entire universe. Written & directed by Nicholas Briggs.

Alby Brook and Gordon Pellan are following the best information they have to locate Suz in Dalek-infested space. But what is it the Daleks want with her? On the slave planet Guria, Alby discovers Suz is already gaining a reputation as something of an angel of mercy. Could it be that she is now working for the Daleks? But as Suz and Kalendorf travel from planet to planet, a murmur of defiance is growing.... Death to the Daleks! Death to the Daleks! Written & directed by Nicholas Briggs.

Suz decides it is time to take control of events. But when she is summoned to an audience with the Dalek Emperor, she begins to fear that all her efforts have been in vain. Meanwhile, Earth Alliance Security commander in chief Tanlee is intent on locating Alby. The Dalek advance across the galaxy seems unstoppable, and the only possibility of salvation for the human race lies in the Lopra System. But how can Alby help when no one will tell him the purpose of Project Infinity?

Two childhood friends, an orc and a goblin, have long dreamed of adventure. When a magic school dropout stumbles into their lives, they jump at the chance to realize their ambitions. This found family realizes the world of Galevyn is a much bigger place than the jungle they grew up in.

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling. Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin. Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears?

After being mugged by a pair of pensioners outside the Darby & Joan Club, the Reverend Timothy Carswell has had enough of his rough, tough inner-city parish. Convinced that someone so meek would be better suited somewhere quieter, the Bishop packs him off to a nice, sedate residential neighbourhood where nothing ever seems to happen. However, unbeknownst to the vicar, his apparently respectable new parish is a hotbed of passion, paranormal experimentation and geriatric prostitution.

Underground, we are at once isolated and connected. We avoid eye contact and conversation while our lives literally intersect with those of strangers. As we stand on the tube, it becomes possible to travel far further than expected - and this sense of possibility lies at the heart of this stunning collection. Twelve writers explore life on the London Underground through eleven short stories and one memoir, commissioned to mark the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018.

This refreshing comedy is fun to listen to and conveys the values of freedom of speech, liberty, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, unity, and togetherness. It brings recent events in our history to a point in a funny and ironic way, through a comical "fictional story" told in rhyme.

Once you finish school, it's a big leap to the next phase of life. How do you navigate the divide between the game of school and the guidelines for success in the real world? Developed from over a decade of coaching the alphabet generation, Office Hours: How to Go from School to World Rule offers practical insights to create a purpose-filled career journey and manage the unexpected bumps of "adult-ing" along the way.

Django wird von einem alten Freund gebeten, nach dessen Sohn Jacob zu suchen, der in New Orleans an die falschen Leute geraten ist. In der heißen, von schwarzer Magie geschwängerten Atmosphäre dieses Hexenkessels erwarten den sonst so hartgesottenen Helden allerlei tödliche Gefahren, denn er zieht den Zorn des gefürchteten Voodoo-Priesters Ledoux auf sich, der seine Feinde nicht einfach tötet, sondern ihre schlimmsten Albträume zum Leben erweckt. Ledoux ist der heimliche Herrscher der Totenstadt, der über dem Gesetzt zu stehen scheint.

Tony und Mr. Silver folgen weiter den Spuren von Jubilees verschollenem Vater Rian Xavier Goddard, der sie weiter in den Amazonas führt. Auf einer Krankenstation taucht ein Eingeborener auf, der in Panik davon erzählt von Monstern verfolgt worden zu sein. Und tatsächlich, schon bald taucht das erste Monster auf, doch dabei soll es nicht bleiben und so spitzt sich die Situation mehr und mehr zu.

This comprehensive guide will teach you everything you need to know to start and run a successful podcast, including how to identify your niche, choose the right equipment, and create a content strategy that resonates with your audience. You'll also learn how to use your personal learning network (PLN) to grow your listenership and create a thriving community around your podcast. Whether you're an experienced podcaster or just starting out, this book will help you realize the full potential of your passion and connect with others who share it.

“Working Dads and Balancing Acts” is a compilation of stories to celebrate fathers who, like you, want to be the best they can be in everything they do and be the best for their children.

"Grummelgard 1": Während die anderen sich um Babydrachen kümmern, stehen Dak, Flügler, Bubsler und Aggro auf einer gefährlichen Insel einem mürrischen alten Drachen gegenüber. "Grummelgard 2": Huttsgalor wird von einem Grummelstinker bedroht. Die Drachenretter tun sich mit den Schleichern zusammen. Doch ihre alten Feinde haben womöglich neue Tricks im Ärmel.

"Eierdiebe": Aggro, Bubsler und Schnitti sollen in ihrem Schlafquartier auf einige Dracheneier aufpassen. Doch drei Schleicher haben es auch auf die Eier abgesehen. "Mama Schnitti": Ein frisch geschlüpfter Drache hält Schnitti für seine Mama. Was für eine Herausforderung! Beide müssen dem anderen gemeinsam aus der Patsche helfen.

Verheerende Waldbrände auf allen Kontinenten, rücksichtsloser Raubbau an den grünen Lungen unseres Planeten; die Warnzeichen sind unübersehbar geworden und heizen den Konflikt der Generationen an. Liegt darin vielleicht auch eine Chance? Während T-Rex, Kim und Nolo parallel zu Raven immer tiefere Einblicke in die Zusammenhänge von Klimawandel und zunehmenden Naturkatastrophen erhalten, bahnt sich im Kreise der globalen Schicksalslenker ein folgenschwerer Kurswechsel an.