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Wofür kämpfen Helden? Sechzehn Autorinnen und Autoren haben mit ihren Kurzgeschichten versucht, diese Frage zu beantworten. Die Welt geht in dieser Anthologie nicht unter, doch es gibt so viel mehr, worum es sich zu kämpfen lohnt. Manche ergreifen ihr Schwert aus Liebe, werden von Gier zu den Waffen getrieben oder kämpfen gegen die Dämonen in ihrem Inneren.

Begegnungen bestimmen unser Leben. Menschen kreuzen unseren Weg. Manche bleiben uns in Erinnerung, Andere erscheinen und verschwinden wieder, wie Irrlichter in dunkler Nacht. Und oft ist es nur eine Kleinigkeit, die diese Begegnungen unglaublich werden lässt: Ein falsches Wort, dämmriges Licht,...

Nicht die Eliten, die Bevölkerungen sind das Problem. So beschreibt ein Vertreter des Establishments, Ex-Bundespräsident Joachim Gauck, den gesellschaftspolitischen Ist-Zustand in der westlichen Welt. Die Herrschenden treffen immer öfter im Alleingang Entscheidungen von enormer Tragweite. Etwa...

Em A Mente de um Viciado e os 5 Passos para Cura, Rogério Formigoni — autor best-seller com mais de 2 milhões de livros vendidos — descreve, por experiência própria, o método dos Cinco Passos usado na obra social Tratamento Para a Cura dos Vícios. Aqui, o leitor encontra o suporte e orientação...

What Kelly thought was a sweet summer romance grew into a three-year relationship that felt more like a prison. Constant sexual assault and emotional abuse led to this powerful tale of self-discovery and escape. Names have been changed to protect the individuals mentioned in this memoir.

This is a book about how every city should make certain that most of its restaurant venues have specific services for all citizens in the area. It states that all venues should be socialized. So that all needs of the client are met on an individual basis. Policy includes Even credit investment counselling....

Enzyme biocatalysis is a fast-growing area in process biotechnology that has expanded from the traditional fields of foods, detergents, and leather applications to more sophisticated uses in the pharmaceutical and fine-chemicals sectors and environmental management. Conventional applications of industrial...

In the early 1990s, borders within Europe and between the United States and Mexico began to open. The increasing flow of goods, capital, ideas and people across boundaries promised to reduce physical and cognitive distances. Simultaneously, challenges to identity have arisen within and between the...

This volume explores the relationship between 'study abroad' and the acquisition of 'sociolinguistic competence' - the ability to communicate in socially appropriate ways. The volume looks at language development and use during study abroad in France by examining patterns of variation in the speech...

'Hits the bull's-eye with every chapter... Very highly recommended.' - The Independent This is a fully updated new edition of the bestselling guide for anyone who is thinking of starting their own business. It covers both the strategic and practical issues in the ideal level of detail for budding...

When people really want to lose weight or gain better health they become enlightened. Feeding your body leads to weight gain, but nourishing your cells leads to losing weight and better health. Learn more about health at the cellular level. Learn why no weight loss program will work if it does...

It is extremely important to protect your eyes against the harmful UV rays of the sun. For most people an inexpensive pair of sunglasses will do the job. Today, sunglasses are a dime a dozen. They can be found anywhere from your grocery store, dollar store, and discount shopping center to high end...

A standalone erotic quickie - dangerously sultry! This is a tale of insatiable lust and desire. It will let you disappear into your own world of passion. Go ahead – indulge in the wicked...

Dialogar com outros textos literários ou mesmo textos pertencentes ao universo jovem – sejam eles da música, do cinema, da televisão – parece ter sido a forma encontrada de fazer ficção pelos autores de obras juvenis. Apropriando-se de textos alheios das mais diversas formas – seja por...