Seven blistered corpses are found in a derelict hogweed field. Seventy-four years prior, a family of seven suddenly vanished and left their establishment - the "Grau Kiefer" inn - in the hands of fate. Are these cases related? Or the killer just wants everyone to believe they are? Those are the questions the detectives are asking.Seven people, two adults and five children, found dead in a hogweed field. A video of the grueling crime scene is leaked online and becomes a viral sensation, thus putting even more pressure on the police to find the killer. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that this is not the only shady business local residents are involved in. On top of that, a question that looms over everyone's head is: Why did the killer try to relate these murders to the disappearances of the owners of the "Grau Kiefer" inn and their five children seventy-four years ago?Rebecca tries to indulge Albert by discussing the case with him. Yet the former assassin questions his motivation for helping her and the police in general. Views: 303
As a teacher in an inner-city school, Lucy Crehan was exasperated with ever-changing government policy claiming to be based on lessons from 'top-performing' education systems. She resolved to find out what was really going on in the classrooms of countries whose teenagers ranked top in the world in reading, maths and science.Cleverlands documents Crehan's journey around the world, weaving together her experiences with research on policy, history, psychology and culture to offer extensive new insights into what we can learn from these countries. Views: 303
"I want to have better relationships . . . but is it all on me to fix things?""This person's approval means everything to me. It's like it controls me.""Why can't I get free from this cycle?"If you find yourself having these feelings, it's time to take your life back. Through personal examples, clinical insights, and spiritual truth, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop will show you how toovercome the habits and history that are keeping you down—and take new, positive steps toward change;heal from the hurts, setbacks, and broken relationships that affect you every day;develop better boundaries with others in your life;stop overreacting and start responding appropriately to any situation or circumstance;break the cycle of behavior that harms you and your relationships;find the freedom you have longed for.Your past and current circumstances don't have to define you, and they don't have to... Views: 303
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them. Views: 303
A one act Pantomime. The Beatles may be in decline and are desperate for ideas to impress manager Brian Epstein. Ringo is derided for his suggestion that he may contribute to song writing and even more so for suggesting a pantomime. The Panto is, nevertheless, inevitable and Ringo becomes involved in a quest with the evil SiCo, Simon Cowell, to find the source of all popular music.A one act Pantomime, set in 1966, in six continuous scenes. The Beatles may be in decline and are desperate for ideas to impress manager Brian Epstein. Ringo is derided for his suggestion that he may contribute to song writing and even more so for suggesting a pantomime. The Panto is, nevertheless, inevitable and Ringo becomes involved in a quest with the evil SiCo, Simon Cowell, to find the source of all popular music. John, Paul and George play classic Panto roles, each appropriate to his character. The Beatles music, to date, is referenced in each scene and the finale is a medley of Beatles music yet to come. A benevolent Genie dispenses wit and wisdom throughout. Views: 303
Finding someone who makes you smile is worth every risk.Angela has pined away for Nick since they were kids, but he’s off limits. She’s supposed to plan a going away party with his sister, but Angela’s spending more time daydreaming than planning. Every glance from him drives her closer to throwing caution to the wind and has Angela wondering if he might feel the same way.Finding someone who makes you smile is worth every risk.Angela has pined away for Nick since they were kids, but he’s off limits. She’s supposed to plan a going away party with his sister, but Angela’s spending more time daydreaming than planning. Every glance from him drives her closer to throwing caution to the wind and has Angela wondering if he might feel the same way.Nick has devoted his life to the military and is heading out on one more deployment. The party his sister and her best friend throw him is another excuse to spend his last few hours with the woman he can’t get out of his head. Nick chases off the competition, but might have overstepped this time. Will one last parting gift be enough to keep her thinking of him until he returns? Views: 302
There had been a poisoning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Trumble. Detective Edna Godfrey from the 16th Precinct had been assigned to investigate. The crime had occurred during a dinner party. Detective Godfrey solved the question of who had apparently committed the crime. This story takes you step by step through the investigation. Can you solve the mystery before the answer is revealed?Read the story of Helmut who was involved in an accident and only his eyes, ears and brain could be saved, and the tale of an extremely homely and self-conscious girl who is given a mask that transforms her into a ravishing woman. Explore the horrors of becoming totally disconnected from one’s world in a science experiment gone wrong, and the pain of discovering that leaving the city for the natural world does not always deliver its promise of peaceful redemption. A small collection of Kafkaesque short stories, they include 'Brain on a Platter', 'Dark Night of the Soul', 'The Mask' and 'This Wicked World' which were described by ForeWord Clarion Reviews as " ... creative, fascinating in content, eerie and dark in interesting ways, …" Views: 302
The Fine Art of Murder is an anthology of twenty mysterious short stories. Each story integrates murder and crime with an object or place of fine art. The Fine Art of Murder travels through time eras, different art genres, and incorporates original characters. From the Herron School of Art to the Penrod Art Festival to Picasso—the stories run the gamut of the art world. Dividing each short story are fact sheets highlighting some of Indianas most renowned artist. Discover pop art and the famous LOVE sign by Robert Indiana, the Impressionist landscapes of William Forsyth, and his student, Julia Graydon Sharpes watercolor paintings. Views: 302
A short time after arriving in the city of Darkania, Silvia had the misfortune of falling under the King’s watch. Now that she’s staying at the palace, her troubles are only getting more complicated. Caught between an intense hatred for King Gregorich and her need for getting close to him for her own purposes, Silvia has to tread carefully to keep suspicion at bay. As the days pass by, she learns more and more about the man who ran her parents off the throne—including a secret about those involved in the Lordalen War which would jeopardize her kingdom. But when a servant betrays her, the identity Silvia is using as her disguise is compromised, and she is cornered by a king who is determined to have her as his own. Views: 302
A NEW JASON BOURNE NOVEL! On the eve of Russian General Boris Karpov's wedding, Jason Bourne receives an enigmatic message from his old friend and fellow spymaster. In Moscow, what should be a joyous occasion turns bloody and lethal. Now Bourne is the only one who can decipher Karpov's cryptogram. He discovers that Karpov was willing to betray his Sovereign to warn Bourne of a crippling disaster about to be visited on the world. Bourne has only four days to discover the nature of the disaster and stop it. The trail Karpov has been following leads Bourne to Cairo and the doorstep of Ivan Borz, the elusive international arms dealer infamous for hiding behind a never-ending series of false identities, a man Bourne has been hunting ever since he abducted former Treadstone director Soraya Moore and her two-year-old daughter, and brutally murdered her husband. In war-torn Syria and then Cyprus Bourne moves ever closer to discovering the astonishing truth,... Views: 302
