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When a survey team unearths buildings on prospective mining planet, at first, it’s hailed as an archeological jackpot. But the ancient structures are more advanced than anyone’s seen. And the hedge against technology is a wizard. Cedric and Hiroko lead a team to study the mysterious underground facility from a lost age. And when they discover the alien caretaker, he’s none too happy that primitives have infested his home.

The ancient solution to get magic and tech to coexist lies within an alien structure older than any race in the galaxy. Now, the balance of power threatens to tip. As factions reinforce their fleets for a war to claim the ultimate technological prize, Hiroko finds herself trapped between three races—one of them her own—in a quest where even victory promises disaster.

The syndicate had given her an ultimatum: disappear. Watched and wary, Fujita Hiroko obeyed for years, burying herself in work. Now one of the galaxy's most recognized faces, owner of the universe's must-see tourist trap, she can't hide any longer. And that's going to cost her. The Ruckers don't take kindly to loose ends, and they don't want their history with the station director coming to light. Already struggling to keep up with the demands of the massive influx of pilgrims, scientists, and tourists to Astral Prime, Hiroko won't be prepared for what's coming her way.

From the heart of Henri Nouwen comes wisdom for the caregiver about the transformational power of relationship in the unique bond between caregiver and care receiver. Interlacing stories from his own life and the lives of friends, Nouwen communicates warmth and compassion as he shares insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be cared for.

„Mansplaining – junge Männer erklären die Welt“ will zum einen als Parodie auf einen in Teilen missverstandenen und unsachlich gewordenen Diskurs verstanden werden, zum anderen soll hier Platz für eine unbeschwerte Debatte geschaffen werden, die sich an den Bedürfnissen des heranwachsenden Durchschnittsakademikers orientiert. Unideologisch und trotzdem mit starken Überzeugungen ausgestattet, wollen drei junge Männer sich den aktuellen Themen aus Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft annehmen. Hierbei ist - bedingt durch ihre Eigenschaft als Jurastudenten - vereinzelt mit einer ...

Nestled within the folds of the Canadian Rockies, Graves Grove probably isn’t the picturesque place you’d like to stay for long. Peculiar things happen here. The citizens seem normal superficially—they function well enough. But each one is deeply disturbed, wrapped in secrets and neuroses which drive them to strange behaviors.

The NCAA and the Exploitation of College Profit-Athletes: An Amateurism That Never Was provides a comprehensive historical, sociological, legal, financial, and managerial argument for the reclassification of profit-athletes as employees. Such a reclassification would permit profit-athletes to gain not only fair financial compensation but also equal access to educational benefits that have been promised but systematically denied. The authors trace how Power Five college sports have morphed into a hyper professionalized and commercialized sport-business enterprise.

Introducing The Black Lives Chatter Podcast: a transformative podcast that dives deep into the heart of what it means to be Black in today's ever-changing world. Our goal is to take an engaging & thoughtful approach to exploring the nuances of Black culture, & foster candid conversations designed to define & refine our collective experience. Our hosts, who are fervent advocates for the empowerment & growth of the Black community, lead the charge by addressing a wide spectrum of topics, from relationships & marriage to the social, economic, & political issues that impact our lives. Their ...

Nesta antologia com 20 contos fantásticos, você conhecerá um pouco dessa estrutura que abriga criaturas peculiares e diversos enredos em diferentes estilos. Não tenha medo de explorar a história que cada quarto deste hotel guarda. De fantasmas faxineiros a uma viagem no tempo; da solidão a uma segunda chance; do romance à libertação. Faça as malas e junte-se a esses hóspedes.