Violetta Bauer lernt an ihrem 42. Geburtstag in einer Musikbar einen deutlich älteren Ausländer kennen, der sie ziemlich direkt und plump anmacht. Ihr Ehemann Hermann ärgert sich verständlicherweise zunächst ziemlich darüber, findet es aber dann schließlich positiv, dass der aufdringliche Kerl in seiner prüden Gattin tatsächlich doch so etwas wie „Geilheit“ entfachen kann. Wer hätte das je gedacht? Navid heißt dieser neue Verehrer und das Ehepaar Bauer lädt ihn zu sich nach Hause ein. Was ...

Another Way describes a new way of leadership for the 21st Century, one that inspires people to delve deeply into their own selves and that creates a mysterious relatedness among strangers. When this leadership happens, we remember people are created to experience community, to find joy in one another, and to create a better world out of a deep reservoir where the soul resides. Written by the leaders of the Forum for Theological Exploration, the internationally recognized leadership incuba...

**BASED ON THE REAL LIFE OF AN ICON OF AMERICAN FOLKLORE.William Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone are the acclaimed masters of the American frontier and national bestsellers. Now, they take on the deadliest and most feared outlaw to ever walk the Old West—John Wesley Hardin.**First he became a killer.Then he became a legend.He was 15 when he killed his first man. Before his murderous ways ended, Hardin killed 42 men in cold blood—one, the legend goes, because he...

As the application of object technology--particularly the Java programming language--has become commonplace, a new problem has emerged to confront the software development community. Significant numbers of poorly designed programs have been created by less-experienced developers, resulting in applications that are inefficient and hard to maintain and extend. Increasingly, software system professionals are discovering just how difficult it is to work with these inherited, "non-optimal" appl...

International security is an ambiguous concept – it has many meanings to many people. Without an idea of how the world works, or how security is defined and achieved, it is impossible to create effective policies to provide security. This textbook clarifies the concept of security, the debates around it, how it is defined, and how it is pursued. Tracking scholarly approaches within security studies against empirical developments in international affairs, historical and contemporary securit...

This fantastic compilation brings together some of the greatest clazzics on HOLINESS in Christian life and ministry. Learn the secret of walking in God’s presence and power from those whose writings have stirred and challenged countless Christians throughout history.The Top 7 Classics on HOLINESS contains the full texts of:• Purity of Heart – by William Booth (1902), 10 chapters.• Heart Talks on Holiness – by Samuel L...

In "Wesley's Designated Successor," L. Tyerman delves into the intricate dynamics of early Methodism through the lens of leadership succession. The book meticulously chronicles the pivotal period following John Wesley's death, examining the theological and organizational challenges faced by his appointed successors. Tyerman employs a rigorous scholarly style, interweaving historical analysis with biographical sketches, thereby illuminating the socio-religious context of 18th-century Englan...

Featuring insights from influential figures like Pope Francis and Albert Gore alongside contributions from over thirty esteemed authors, Climate Chaos: Killing People, Places and the Planet charts a transformative path from despair to optimism. Grounded in rigorous scientific research, the book unflinchingly exposes the links between industries such as coal, fossil fuels, chemical factories, liquor, tobacco, and others, and their role in accelerating global warming and mass displa...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

In "The Histories," Tacitus provides a compelling chronicle of the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 69), a tumultuous period that followed the death of Nero. Written in a terse and incisive style that reflects Tacitus' penchant for brevity and psychological depth, this work employs a mixed narrative approach, blending historical account with poignant political analysis. The text not only documents the power struggles intrinsic to imperial Rome but also offers profound insights into the decay ...

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Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our September 2024 issue (#216) contains:* Original fiction by Marissa Lingen ("The Music Must Always Play"), Tiffany Xue ("Fish Fear Me, You Need Me"), Laura Williams McCaffrey ("Broken"), Eric Schwitzgebel ("How to Remember Perfectly"), Cirilo Lemos ("The Children I Gave You, Oxalaia"), Ben Berman Ghan ("Those Who Rem...