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Lenne blir engagerad i Kongokrisen, och tar värvning som FN-soldat. Kvar i Sverige blir hans systrar Prudence och Yvonne. Prudence säker tröst hos sin farfar, men Yvonne far illa i livet. Många år senare återvänder Lenne, men då är inget som förr. Krigets brutalitet har vänt upp och ner på hans världsbild. Ingrid Kampås är utbildad sjuksköterska och en lovordad författare. Hon skriver både kriminalromaner, historiska romaner och noveller. Hon har bland annat belönats med pris för bästa nordiska följetongsroman.

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During a routine case, private investigator Elena Ronen meets and falls in love with Vittorio Santini, member of a secret coven, and a kiss awakens her dormant magical powers. Because Elena wields an extremely powerful form of magic, she struggles to convince her enemies she has no desire to take over the coven. When loyalties are questioned, and Elena can no longer tell friend from foe, she must prove she wants nothing more than to live her life quietly.

This book will explain the different types of dating. It will discuss online dating and why people have an interest in it. It will also cover dating etiquette, and provide tips for the man and tips for the woman.

Det är den torraste sommaren på hundra år när Annie och Håkan tillsammans flyttar till ett gammalt hus i utkanten av byn. De får hyra det av en man som nu flyttat till ett äldreboende. Men redan första dagen förvandlas drömmen om en idyllisk tillvaro till en mardröm. I sovrummet står ett meddelande på väggen: "Försvinn annars ska ni döden dö". Hotet följs upp av fler incidenter och stämningen trappas upp. Misstankarna faller på närmsta grannen Inga-Lena som desperat försöker skydda huset. Och nog verkar det som att saker döljs under ytan som hon absolut inte vill att någon ska få reda på.

Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone tribe across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer.

In an alternate 1947 filled with mystical creatures, Singapuran boy-soldier Naufal Jazair is bonded to the merlion Bahana and enlisted in a war against an aggressive neighbour. Meanwhile, in a dystopian Singapore in 2047, SAF officer Titus Ang is tasked with entering Naufal's universe and retrieving a merlion to save the future of Singapore from the Concordance, a hive intelligence that is close to consuming what remains of humanity.

Questions abound in the aftermath of the Little India riot. Hashwini wonders if she triggered the chaos. Jessica asks if she should reveal what truly happened in the ambulance. Sharon thinks that the catastrophe could be what she needs to boost her political career. The lives of three women intertwine when accident and coincidence collide. In Gimme Lao!-style hilarity, they become wrapped up in a web of truth, deception and political connections. This is a perceptive, fast-paced romp that asks "what if" of the riot that recently shook Singapore.

After a horrific curse has left the young Prince Dandalion terminally ill, his father, King Haygard is left desperate for help. Out of all the brave and skillful knights in the kingdom, Sir Callahad, a small and simple grimalkin is chosen to embark on a journey to find the one and only thing that can lift the prince’s curse. Cast against the many perils of the Evergreen Forest, Callahad finds himself surrounded by enemies and on the hunt for a fabled creature of great power and healing.

Twelve-year-old Alia has always had the worst luck. Whether it’s her parents moving her all the way from Kuala Lumpur to a tiny village or her shoes constantly coming untied, Alia can’t help but feel as if the universe has it out for her. To top it all off, her estranged older sister, Ayu, has just reappeared in their lives after years away. Alia’s parents are delighted, but Alia is not so sure. She remembers the fights, the tears, the pain her sister caused. Then Alia’s school fills with rumors of a horrifying creature spotted flying in the night sky.

Hannah and her friends were just having a bit of fun when they decided to play a game to communicate with spirits of the dead. Little did they know something would answer their call and crawl its way into the pages of Hannah’s journal. What started out as a game has turned into something much more evil. With dire, horrifying consequences. Is there any way to escape the curse?

Designer Maureen "Maury" Robinson has an amazing life - living in New York City and working for a popular fashion label, with great friends and a cute studio apartment. Sure, her on and off "situationship" with male model Tom leaves much to be desired, but apart from that, her life is practically perfect. That is until her father suffers a traumatic brain injury that leaves him with impaired mobility and unable to care for himself. Maury abandons her glamorous New York life and moves to the family vacation home in the sleepy town of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to care for him.

When Four Stories by American Women was first published by Penguin Classics in 1990, it understandably reflected the second-wave feminist interpretations of that time—a period marked by an impressive recovery of what were then considered to be minor American writers. This updated and expanded volume, Twelve Stories by American Women edited by Arielle Zibrak, offers a more diverse selection of writers—including Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, María Cristina Mena, Zitkala-Ša, Sui Sin Far, and Barbara E. Pope.

In "Shadows of Innocence," the first riveting installment of The Shadowed Path Trilogy, Ethan Harper navigates a problematic world to protect his siblings after tragedy strikes. As darkness creeps and old foes emerge, Ethan is thrust into a web of danger, deceit, and moral dilemmas.

Excitement filled the air as Alice Reynolds gathered her family in the living room, ready to embark on their long-awaited road trip. The self-driving RV, gleaming in the driveway, symbolized adventure and freedom. Alice, a strong-willed woman with piercing blue eyes and a determined demeanor, radiated confidence as she discussed their plans. Thomas, her devoted husband, listened attentively with his warm brown eyes reflecting his unwavering love for his family. Emily, their intelligent teenage daughter, eagerly chimed in with suggestions and ideas.

In a quaint coastal town, nestled between rugged cliffs and the endless expanse of the sea, lived the Anderson family. Captain Jack Anderson, a seasoned sailor with salt in his veins, had always dreamed of circumnavigating the globe with his family by his side. His wife, Emily, shared his adventurous spirit, and their two children, Lily and Thomas, were eager to explore the world beyond the horizon.

With heart, pathos, humor, and insight, twenty renowned writers, performers, athletes, and activists explore what it means to be Native American today. Through a series of essays and poems, these luminaries give voice to their individual experiences while shedding light on the depth and complexity of modern Native American identity, resiliency, and joy.