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Collected for the first time anywhere, the nine tales in The Egg and Other Stories highlight Andy Weir's trademark wit and unexpected twists. For the few who have yet to experience The Martian, it's a perfect appetizer. For passionate Weir fans, it's a delicious dessert.

Brought to you by Penguin. What can humankind’s rich history of radical revolts teach us about the power of disobedience to tackle the climate crisis? What inspiration could we take from eighteenth century Japan to create a regenerative economy today? How might understanding the origins of...

¡Y dale! ¡Que no! ¡Que no me llamo Molly ni nada! Mi jefa, que es así de simpática, no veas la guasa en la oficina. Pero sí, sí veo fantasmas, aunque eso no lo sepa nadie de mi entorno porque ya tuve suficiente con que mi madre me arrastrara al psiquiatra cuando era pequeña hasta que al...

Was, wenn du ab sofort keinen Wecker mehr bräuchtest und stattdessen voller Energie und Tatendrang aufwachen würdest? Wenn die Tage, an denen du niedergeschlagen und ohne jeglichen Elan aus dem Bett steigst, endlich der Vergangenheit angehören würden? Wenn du morgens nicht dein ganzes Leben...

When I escape to the charming town of Blue Mountain to hide, I'm immediately hired as a personal assistant by the oldest son of the billionaire family in town. My new boss, Weston Keith, is irresistible and completely off-limits. I can keep things professional between us, I swear. When his housekeeper twists her ankle after tripping over the dog, I take over her responsibilities. Only, I have no idea how to cook and clean. Let's just say the situation gets real interesting, real fast. On top of that, I have a teensy-weensy secret he knows nothing about.

Incredible true stories reveal strange new magic in American history in this wondrous first book from the creator of the award-winning podcast The Memory Palace. “One doesn’t often find the words imagination and history in the same sentence. Nate DiMeo has forever woven them together. The...

"Er starrte träumerisch aufs Wasser und versenkte sich ein weiteres Mal in die Gewissheit, ein Leben ausgelöscht zu haben. Ihm war endgültig klar, dass es seine Bestimmung war. Sein Schicksal! Daran gab es keinen begründbaren Zweifel mehr." Jahrelang zieht ein Serienmörder eine Blutspur durch Deutschland. Seine Taten haben nur eines gemeinsam: Sie sind nicht aufzuklären. Es gibt kein Muster, keine Zeugen, kein erkennbares Motiv, keine Verbindung zwischen den Opfern. Die Mordkommission ist hilflos.

It was no small feat but Arthur, aka Brick Breaker, managed to pass the Combine and earn the right to keep his powers. And so, his work as a superhero may finally begin, with his team, the Eon City Champions. Their first mission sounds easy enough: rid the Climb of all the baddies squatting in the abandoned housing projects, and they'll get to keep the building as their new headquarters.

This book contains a selection of unedited, authentic, pure material from articles in which Yogananda focused on happiness. These writings are dedicated to “Spiritual realization; development of body, mind, and soul; and Hindu psychology.”

Roman Mars and co-author Kurt Kohlstedt zoom in on the various elements that make our cities work, exploring the origins and other fascinating stories behind everything from power grids and fire escapes to drinking fountains and street signs. With deeply researched entries and beautiful line drawings throughout, The 99% Invisible City will captivate devoted fans of the show and anyone curious about design, urban environments and the unsung marvels of the world around them. You are about to see stories everywhere, you beautiful nerd. Now get out there.

Ascolta il mostro come non l’hai mai sentito prima. Audible presenta "Dracula", una nuova, straordinaria versione corale del capolavoro di Bram Stoker, con le interpretazioni di Riccardo Scamarcio e Benedetta Porcaroli. Dopo la misteriosa scomparsa del suo promesso sposo in Transilvania, Mina cerca di ricostruire ciò che gli è accaduto attraverso lettere, annotazioni e agghiaccianti testimonianze. Ma più si avvicina alla verità, più le tracce della creatura che minaccia le persone che ama sembrano convergere nella sua direzione, fino a rivelare che la preda è sempre stata lei.

Feeling busy all day does not always mean making meaningful progress.Essential Time Skills: Mastering Focus and Productivity is a practical guide to using time with greater clarity, purpose, and balance. Instead of relying on rigid schedules, constant pressure, or complicated productivity...

As if things couldn't get any worse, Arthur is trying to survive yet another dreadful shift at the Hammy Burger when a supervillain barges in and takes him as a hostage. It's clear, from the get-go, that this villain is a poor schmuck who just happened on a dose of ChemX. And so, in an attempt to save the poor bastard from the consequences of his foolish actions, Arthur tries to convince him to surrender. But when the caped cavalry arrives, something happens and Arthur is exposed to a leak of the mysterious chemical substance.

Der Zwillingsbruder. Als Elbones extrem erfolgreicher Bruder Albone zu Besuch ist, will Elbone ihn unbedingt beeindrucken. Die Suche nach der versunkenen Stadt. Die kleinen Retter machen sich auf die Suche nach der versunkenen Stadt Valantis – einer alten Wikingerstadt, in der Drachen und Menschen befreundet waren, doch als sie Valantis finden, stellen sie fest, dass sie dort unten nicht allein sind.

Im ganzen Land werden auf Aapeps Befehl hin Mumien gestohlen und an einen geheimen Ort befohlen. So erwacht auch im Museum eine Mumie zum Leben und Theo will sie benutzen, um Aapep zu finden. In der Nacht brechen die vier Freunde durch Wills neue Schlösserknack-Künste in die Lagerhalle ein.

Five friends travel back to the 1990s to solve the brutal murder and disappearance of two of their high school peers in this thrilling debut novel from a promising new voice in horror—a murderous, nightmarish romp that is nostalgic, terrifying, and impossible to put down. Shop ’til you drop...

Return to the enthralling world of the RPG apocalypse in Book 4, where Leo's journey reaches new heights of peril and heroism. As an experienced warrior, Leo, alongside his steadfast mentor Mossweaver, faces the darkest challenges yet in their relentless quest to reclaim a shattered world. In...

Det vidrigaste mordet i Jönköpingspolisens historia är ett faktum. Offret har utsatts för omänskliga plågor, och det verkar som om gärningsmannen försökt markera något med sin handling. Kriminalkommissarie Lennart Eliasson och lokalreporter Elon Appelgren påbörjar sina utredningar...

Ett brutalt mord sker i de småländska skogarna. Nästan samtidigt försvinner Spiggen, Sveriges enda miniubåt, från hamnen i Karlskrona. Spiggen är inget krigsfartyg och till en början kan ingen förstå hur någon överhuvudtaget kan vilja stjäla farkosten. Vad ska den användas till?...

Sommaren är på väg mot höst när lugnet plötsligt avbryts i det lilla småländska samhället. En kropp med flera märkliga skador hittas i Lagans svarta vatten. Det visar sig snart att offret är George Stavre, en berömd forskare från trakten som har varit försvunnen sedan en tid...