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Balancing a broad array of archaeological, botanical, and historical evidence, Fruit from the Sands presents the fascinating story of the origins and spread of agriculture across Inner Asia and into Europe and East Asia. Through the preserved remains of plants in archaeological sites, Robert N. Spengler III identifies the regions where our most familiar crops were domesticated and follows their routes as people carried them around the world. Vividly narrated, Fruit from the Sands explores how the foods we eat have shaped the course of human history.

Selected Shorts: Travel Tales presents a collection of classic travel experiences. Selected Shorts is an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by acclaimed actors. The Selected Shorts radio series is a co-production of Symphony Space and WNYC, New York Public Radio, and is heard on public radio stations nationwide.

For Van and his crew, danger is no longer just among the stars. On earth, the Fafnir has drawn the attention of the most dangerous predator known to humanity—Bureaucrats. Between human enemies and alien allies, Van finds himself on the edge of a powerful change in his career. From the depths of his family history, an old enemy returns with plans for power at any cost. Just as his grandfather did fifty years earlier, Van will meet and challenge the threat of an ancient empire that spans deserts, stars, and time.

A barely employed tech worker has never felt they belonged. Not in society, not even in their own family. Their days are filled with loneliness, a struggle to survive and a desperate search for connection—even if that connection is merely virtual. Now, a black-market hacker promises to open a new world for them, and it works—in ways no human has ever experienced. They find a world of wonder, of possibilities and of danger—where their new virtual reality could mean the end of their physical reality. And what they discover could change the fate of humankind—forever.

From the shores of a secret planet to the halls of power in Washington, Van navigates a complex web of lies, law, and politics, all so that Earth can be saved from the clutches of ruthless criminals. But these people aren't from Earth. In fact, they're not even human, and they see Earth as a ripe fruit ready to be picked. That doesn't work for Van and his crew, so he begins fighting back with the dirtiest tactics of all: diplomacy. Since the aliens are among us, and they want money and power, Perry and Miryam will unleash their skills to craft a plan.

When the Equal Grasp and other unsavory aliens launch their plot to open humanity up to the stars—in the name of profit, of course—Van and his crew spring into action, fearing the fallout of a world gone mad. With each passing event in his career, Van continues to unravel locked memories, held by Perry, that explain a family history far more violent than he ever imagined.

Did the historical person Jesus really regard himself as the Son of God? What did Jesus actually stand for? And what are we to make of the early Christian conviction that Jesus physically rose from the dead? In this book, N. T. Wright considers these and many other questions raised by three controversial books about Jesus: Barbara Thiering's Jesus the Man, A. N. Wilson's Jesus: A Life, and John Shelby Spong's Born of a Woman.

Not every visitor to or from Earth has good intentions, and the Peacemakers are faced with an uncomfortable reality. The Earth is about to meet aliens. Some of the aliens are bringing goods to trade. And among those items are weapons. When a secret cabal of humans who want to exploit the Earth is revealed, Van has to decide how and where to fight this threat. Along the way, he reveals a secret history that began in the Great War—and ends with mass chaos on his home planet.

Stuart Jenner's job is high stress, high stakes, and everything he's strived for. So why, when the apex of his career is within reach, does he stumble? At his doctor's insistence, he books a privately chartered yacht to sail around the Whitsundays for two weeks of sun, surf, and sex. When his friend-with-benefits bails on him at the last minute, Stuart decides to go alone.

In dit deel van de LUST serie 'De Sterrenbeeldenserie: erotische korte verhalen voor Steenbok' vind je een speciale collectie van korte verhalen speciaal uitgekozen voor het teken Steenbok. Als gevoelige en sensuele steenbok vind je het belangrijk om je partner gelukkig te maken in bed. Steenbokken hebben vaak zin en zijn daarom ook een van de meest enthousiaste bedpartners van alle sterrenbeelden! Deze collectie voldoet aan alles waar de steenbok opgewonden van wordt. Sensualiteit, opwinding en een vleugje fantasie.

Van parkeerwachter, zelfverzekerde dokter, verhitte politieagent en pastoor tot mijnenruimer, pornoacteur en oppas - deze korte verhalen zullen je fantasie op hol doen slaan. LUST is een uitgeverij die verzamelingen sexy en fantasierijke erotica uitbrengt.

Parks is haunted by vivid dreams that are more than mere figments of his imagination—they're glimpses into an extraordinary future waiting to unfold. One night, a mysterious force draws him deeper into these visions, revealing a fantastical world that blurs the line between dream and reality. Suddenly, the unimaginable happens: this mystical force pulls Parks, his feisty sister Bleu, and his loyal friends, Mason and Lad, through a supernatural portal.

Niets is mysterieuzer en intiemer dan het ontmoeten van een aantrekkelijke vreemdeling. Lees de spannende verhalen van Carl, Cornelia en anderen in deze erotische verhalenbundel met de heetste ontmoetingen tussen vreemdelingen.

I wasn’t even supposed to be an Omega but two years into college, I presented and my parents all but sold me to an abusive Alpha for a price tag that would set them up for life. However, my heart is still with my lover from sophomore year, my heart and soul—Blake. He was there for me when I was just a Beta, when I presented, and the terrifying days afterward. He’s been there ever since, dragging his Alphas to the diner I work at, and sneaking texts whenever he can.

come join us as we talk about our journy into the paranormal worl.

Japan Classical novel

I'm Jezreel, 21 years old as I type this, who speaks what is true and is open-minded. I aim for wisdom and self-improvement.

Get ready for a STEM-powered adventure that blends the magic of science with the thrill of discovery—brought vividly to life by Aaron Sinn, a two-time Emmy Award–winning voice talent and masterful audiobook narrator. When Max—a tinkering inventor with a backpack full of gadgets—crosses paths with Lila—a meticulous scholar fluent in Latin and logic—they discover a dusty old book buried deep in the library’s Rare Collections Room.

In sickness and in health. Till death do us part… Or maybe not. What happens when someone refuses to let go? Despite the traumatic loss of her father four years ago and her struggles with an alcoholic mother, Aurelia Kingston's life seemed to be improving. As Brunswick Shire's brightest medical student and having caught the eye of school heartthrob Angus, everything seemed perfect… at least on the surface.

Cyrah blames herself for her mother and best friend’s deaths. Constantly worried and insecure, the sixteen-year-old craves her witch hunter papa’s love and dreads her growing magical gifts will come to light. But when twisted monsters attack during a scouting mission, the bighearted young woman can’t help unleashing her power to save lives before fleeing into the woods.