Kampf um "Seltene Erden": In Köln stirbt ein Forscher, der einer geologischen Sensation auf der Spur war. Kommissarin Hannah Franckh übernimmt die Ermittlungen. Dabei deckt sie nach und nach Hintergründe von geopolitischer Bedeutung auf und erkennt, dass im weltweiten Kampf um Ressourcensicherung und Mobilität jedes Mittel recht ist - bis hin zum Mord. Sie gerät zwischen die Fronten skrupelloser internationaler Interessenvertreter aus Politik...

The dragon war has breached the barrier. The forces of the Liberated Land are near to breaking. Without a heavy and rapid shift in the Assembly's strategy, a dragon invasion will be unstoppable. Connor and Kara have kept the full knowledge of the Red Dagger's location secret for almost a year. A chance to destroy Heleyor and end the war is within the Lightraider Order's grasp. They must now reveal what they know and call for action. With time running...

Jonny Nebula was the greatest heavy-grav fighter to ever compete in the Orbs. Galactic Champion for two decades running, no one could touch his skill. Until his final, brutal fight when his reign came to a bloody, deadly end. But, as Roak is about to find out, there's always an encore. An old friend from his past. A job that shouldn't exist. A web of lies and deceit that goes deeper than anyone knows. Roak has his work cut out for him. It'll take...

In the footsteps of Asimov and Clarke. An epic interstellar adventure. The USF has assembled the largest battle fleet in its history as they prepare for the inevitable cataclysmic battle with the Swarm. Avenger, a Class C heavy battle cruiser, is sent on an urgent rescue mission to the planet Typhon in the Eta Persei star system. A planet devastated and left desolate at the beginning of the war against the Swarm, an alien invader from another reality....

Summary of David McCullough's The Wright Brothers is a detailed biographical account of Wilbur and Orville Wright and their journey and achievements in the early, burgeoning world of human aviation. A strong, close-knit family and a natural love for learning and tinkering set the Wright brothers on their path to historical greatness from a young age. Always rife with ingenuity, the Wright brothers preceded their flight endeavors as bicycle mechanics,...

Enemy number one. Renowned playboy. The guy standing between me and my dream job. Otherwise known as my ex. Colin James walked out on me in college without a second look back, breaking my heart. How do I manage to land my dream job with the one guy on the planet that I can't stand? We were hot and heavy in college. We were everything to each other. And now? Now we can't stand to be in the same room together. But when I'm called to help rehab his...

During the Warring States period, Wei Fan Ju accompanied Xu Jia on a diplomatic mission to Qi, where he received respectful treatment from Qi's prime minister. However, Xu Jia became jealous and slandered Fan Ju to Wei's prime minister. The prime minister ordered a severe beating of Fan Ju and abandoned him in the wilderness. After recovering, Fan Su was brought back by Qin envoy Wang Ji, and he adopted the name Zhang Lu. King Zhaoxiang of Qin appointed...

Poland, 1944 The train slowed and halted with a squeal of the breaks. It felt like we waited in the carriage for an eternity, but eventually, the heavy doors opened, directly into the chaos inside. Sara Leibovitz, a 16-year-old Jewish girl, was a passenger on the train with her family. They spent their final moments together on the platform in Auschwitz before their horrific fates were sealed. Sara's mother and baby brothers were sent straight to...

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28 NLT) When we think about what Jesus's words promise and who is actually saying them, they become some of the most welcoming words ever spoken. In a world that is unraveling with anxiety and stress, no one less than Jesus offers us His peace. Yet it's hard to feel peaceful while waiting for a biopsy result, grieving a lost relationship, or walking...

Huxley's best friend is his rock. Huxley Might's position as agent within the elite Lunar Council Enforcement Agency has prepared him for a life of service. It is a heavy burden to bear, but Huxley can always count on his childhood best friend, Ezra. Nothing could come between them-except the future. If Ezra Fescue manages to stay out of prison, he'll be doing better than the rest of his witch family. No matter who Huxley chooses as his mate, the...