'I am obsessed with Emma's writing! Five million stars!' - Laura Thalassa , USA Today bestselling author of The Four Horsemen series ' A must-read romantasy... For readers who like their romance with an edge' - Elise Kova , USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 'A deliciously dark romantasy that had me hooked from the very beginning!' - Zoey Draven , USA Today bestselling author of The Horde Kings of Dakkar series 'Ethereal and eerie... brilliant and breathtaking!' - Juliette Cross , New York Times bestseller 'Your next romantasy obsession' - Melissa K. Roehrich , author of The Legacy series 'Everything I love in a gothic romantasy! I couldn't put it down ' - Logan Karlie , author of Dream by the Shadows With her resurrection comes a thirst for revenge that only a god can quench... Raised to be a leader for her people, when Princess Jessamine's kingdom is overrun by an incurable plague, she does her duty and enters a political marriage to save them all. Too bad her husband's first act is to slit her throat and seize the throne. But death isn't the end for Jessamine. Her spirit is met by the Deathless One , a god of death yearning to return to the mortal plane - and he needs her help to resurrect him. He senses powerful witchcraft in her frail and broken form, so the two of them make a deal: her life and the return of her kingdom in exchange for his restoration. Deals with gods are never so straightforward. Deathless One is a dangerous ally - but the longer they spend together, the more Jessamine is drawn to him. Perhaps the more appealing throne is the one by his side... The hot new slow-burn romantasy from USA Today bestseller Emma Hamm, perfect for fans of Elise Kova, Danielle L Jensen and Sylvia Mercedes.

Der interdisziplinäre Sammelband stellt 25 Editionsprojekte der Universität Heidelberg, der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg vor, die sich mit der Erschließung vielfältiger Texte aus verschiedenen Epochen und in unterschiedlichen Sprachen beschäftigen. Die Beiträge reflektieren den Einsatz digitaler Werkzeuge und editorischer Methoden zur Aufbereitung und Analyse der überlieferten Texte. Der Band gibt vielfältige Einblicke in die editorische Praxis und zeigt, wie Editionsprojekte in den Geisteswissenschaften dazu beitragen, nicht nur neue Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen, sondern diese auch im Zuge der digitalen Transformation nutzbar zu machen.

An intense novel of war at the Roman frontier. On the Empire''s Northern border trouble is stirring. For decades the barbarians have been at the gates. Now, facing threats from within as well as outside, the Emperor is provoking war. When his friend Atius goes missing in Germania, Imperial Assassin Silus is sent into the heart of the battle-torn region. Plunged into a deadly intrigue and a brutal conflict, can Silus find out who is betraying Rome? Or will the legions start falling, one by bloody one? One of the standout new voices in historical fiction, bestseller Alex Gough is on riveting form in this brilliant novel, perfect for readers of Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.

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The riveting conclusion to The Lords of the Two Lands, an epic Egyptian historical adventure. Ahmose vows to continue the struggle that has taken the life of his father and brother. It is a courageous but often tragic mission to free their country from the foreign rule of the Setiu king Apepa. He must capture the Setiu capital, Het-Uart, in order to free Egypt once and for all. But the devious Apepa will stop at nothing, no matter how ruthless, to rob the Tao family of its chance for total victory. Military might alone will not be enough for Ahmose to breach the city's walls. He will need a miracle from Amun... The Horus Road, the final thrilling instalment of The Lords of the Two Lands series is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Praise for The Horus Road 'The Horus Road is a great, fun read' The Globe and Mail 'Gedge has such a terrific feel for ancient Egypt that the reader merrily suspends disbelief and hangs on for the ride' Calgary Herald 'Brings to life the majestic world of ancient Egypt' Washington Post Book World

'I am obsessed with Emma's writing! Five million stars!' - Laura Thalassa , USA Today bestselling author of The Four Horsemen series ' A must-read romantasy... For readers who like their romance with an edge' - Elise Kova , USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King 'A deliciously dark romantasy that had me hooked from the very beginning!' - Zoey Draven , USA Today bestselling author of The Horde Kings of Dakkar series 'Ethereal and eerie... brilliant and breathtaking!' - Juliette Cross , New York Times bestseller 'Your next romantasy obsession' - Melissa K. Roehrich , author of The Legacy series 'Everything I love in a gothic romantasy! I couldn't put it down ' - Logan Karlie , author of Dream by the Shadows With her resurrection comes a thirst for revenge that only a god can quench... Raised to be a leader for her people, when Princess Jessamine's kingdom is overrun by an incurable plague, she does her duty and enters a political marriage to save them all. Too bad her husband's first act is to slit her throat and seize the throne. But death isn't the end for Jessamine. Her spirit is met by the Deathless One , a god of death yearning to return to the mortal plane - and he needs her help to resurrect him. He senses powerful witchcraft in her frail and broken form, so the two of them make a deal: her life and the return of her kingdom in exchange for his restoration. Deals with gods are never so straightforward. Deathless One is a dangerous ally - but the longer they spend together, the more Jessamine is drawn to him. Perhaps the more appealing throne is the one by his side... The hot new slow-burn romantasy from USA Today bestseller Emma Hamm, perfect for fans of Elise Kova, Danielle L Jensen and Sylvia Mercedes.

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I asked her, whether she belonged to a certain religion, and she answeredastonishing things: 'Religions are, as I said, the beautiful attempt, togive food to the soul. Whether it is Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism,all religions are good likewise. I believe, there were many messengersof God on earth, not only Mohammed, Buddha and Jesus. If one sees life,without personal desires, from the view of the soul, one would get theidea that we humans are on vacation on earth.

Je lui demandai si elle faisait partie d'une Eglise, elle répondit des choses étonnantes... comme je l'ai dit les religions sont des tentatives pour nourrir l'ame. Toutes sont bonnes, qu'il s'agisse du Christianisme, de l'Islam, de l'Hindouisme ou du Bouddhisme. Il n'y a pas un seul messager de Dieu sur terre, mais plusieurs, il y a Mahomet, Bouddha, Jésus. Les désirs personnels sont absents des regards de l'ame, ils pourraient penser que nous humains sont en vacances sur terre.

Dieses Werk bündelt alle wesentlichen Informationen, die ein Aufsichtsrat oder Beirat über digitale Transformation, IT, Risiken und Cybersecurity wissen sollte, in einem kompakten Leitfaden. Fachlich fundiert und dennoch leicht lesbar geschrieben geben die beiden Autoren einen praxisnahen Überblick mit unzähligen konkreten Ratschlägen. Ein Fallbeispiel, das sich durch das ganze Buch zieht, erklärt alle Aspekte anschaulich unter Bezugnahme auf die besondere Rolle eines Aufsichtsrats oder Beirats. Aus dem Inhalt: Grundlagen der IT * Business IT * Das Haus der IT * Das IT Target Operating Mode * IT Sourcing * IT Governance & Management * IT Frameworks * Die Transformation Roadmap * IT Risiken * IT Compliance * IT Availability * IT Risikomanagement * IT Security * Notfallpläne * Backup * Cyberversicherung * Die Antwort auf einen Angriff und die Wiederherstellung danach * Innovation als Teil der Firmenkultur. Über die Autoren: Daniela Hellwig ist das Sprachrohr zwischen IT und Non-IT – speziell im Innovations- und Transformationsumfeld. Ihr Augenmerk liegt auf der Zusammenführung von Business und IT, um Raum für Innovation und Restrukturierungen zu schaffen. Karl-Heinz Schulte transformiert seit über zwei Jahrzehnten Unternehmen mit einer profunden Expertise in IT, Digital Transformation und Cybersecurity in zukunftsweisende Bahnen. Als Geschäftsleitung, CIO, IT- und Programmleiter hat er DAX-Konzerne ebenso wie Mittelständler erfolgreich durch Modernisierungs- und Restrukturierungsprozesse der IT geführt. Die Buchreihe „Praxiswissen für Aufsichtsräte und Beiräte“ (Herausgeber: Dr. Harald Schönfeld, Andreas Renner) ist eine Gemeinschaftsproduktion der Denkfabrik Diplomatic Council mit Beraterstatus bei den Vereinten Nationen und der Steinbeis Augsburg Business School. Es werden ausschließlich Autoren veröffentlicht, die den hohen Anforderungen beider Institutionen genügen. Das bedeutet die Verbindung zwischen einem hohen intellektuellen Niveau mit einer jahrelang bewährten Erfahrung in der betrieblichen Praxis. Nicht die Wissensvermittlung ex cathedra zeichnet die gemeinsame Buchreihe aus, sondern kluge Köpfe mit Bodenhaftung, die ihr geballtes Know-how als Berater der Berater weitergeben. Das Werk ist offizielles Lehrbuch an der Steinbeis Augsburg Business School.

DI Clare Mackay is looking for danger in the wrong places. A body is hauled out of St Andrews harbour. This was no accident - DI Clare Mackay and her team have a murder investigation on their hands. Superintendent Penny Meakin is more focused on a break in at the salubrious home of local property developers. Many residents of the town oppose their plans for a new housing estate, and Penny insists that this controversy was a motive for the crime. Clare sees no evidence of this, but what is she overlooking? When another death occurs and links are found to the first victim, the intensity on all sides ramps up. Stretched to the absolute limit, how much strain can Clare's officers take before something breaks, never to be repaired... The next gripping instalment in the bestselling series from a star of the Tartan Noir genre and former Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year nominee Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Neil Lancaster and Val McDermid.

In Alaska, nature can be cruel... but human nature is crueler. After an early spring thaw on the Alaskan coast, Anchorage police discover a gruesome new piece of evidence in their search for a serial killer - a dismembered human foot. In the remote northern town of Deadhorse, Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter escorts four very dangerous handcuffed prisoners onto a small bush plane. He's expecting a routine mission and a nonstop flight... But everything goes wrong. When the plane goes down in the wilderness, all hell breaks loose. The prisoners murder the pilot and a guard and torch the plane. But the nightmare is only just beginning. Back in Anchorage, deputy Lola Teariki has traced the dismembered foot to a missing girl--and the serial psychopath who slaughtered her. It''s one of the prisoners on Cutter''s flight... Now it''s a deadly game of survival. With no means of communication, few supplies, and ravenous grizzly bears and wolves lurking in the shadows, Cutter has to battle the unforgiving elements while the killer wants his head on a stick. A bone-chilling thriller showing the desperate measures that must be taken to survive Alaska's icy heart, perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Swallow and Harlan Coben.

A desolate wasteland. A mission gone wrong. An impossible goal. A gripping new series of Ancient Rome Roman scout Silus is deep behind enemy lines in Caledonia. As he spies on a raiding party, he is abruptly discovered by an enemy chief and his son. Mounting a one man ambush, everything quickly goes wrong. Silus must run for his life, the head of the enemy leader in his hands. Little does he know the price he will pay... As Silus is inducted into the Arcani, an elite faction of assassins and spies, he must return to Caledonia, back into the wilderness, and risk everything in the service of his Caesar. The odds don't look good. Failure is not an option. A blood-soaked and unputdownable Roman thriller, anchored in detailed historical research, perfect for fans of Ben Kane, Conn Iggulden and Robert Fabbri Praise for Alex Gough ''Gritty and real, exciting and pacy, this is first rate historical fiction, and Gough is clearly ready to take his place among the leading writers of the genre'' SJA Turney, author of the Praetorian series

A murder victim with celebrity connections spells trouble for DI Clare Mackay... Gaby Fox is known to many due to her successful TV career, so when her brother and his pals hire the salubrious Lamond Lodge for his birthday celebrations, it is noted by the St Andrews locals. A ripple of shock goes round the town when Russell Fox is gunned down on the premises. DI Clare Mackay is attending a wedding when she sees Gabrielle receive a phone call then flee. Soon after, Clare learns why when the news of the shooting reaches her. Instead of trying to enjoy the day - not easy when the groom is her ex-boyfriend - Clare is preoccupied. Clare gets to work on uncovering the facts surrounding Russell Fox's death. The guests at the lodge have secrets to hide, but even when Clare begins to unravel the deceit, it doesn't bring the answers. The detective can't help but wonder why no one who knew Russell seems capable of telling the truth, and whether there is more than one person with a reason to want him dead... A thrilling addition to the much-loved and bestselling detective fiction series from a rising star in Scottish crime fiction. Ideal for fans of Alex Gray, D. K. Hood and Rachel Amphlett. Readers are loving Next in Line ''A satisfying Scotch mystery.'' The Times Crime Club Pick of the Week ''A fifth outing for agreeable Scottish detective DI Clare Mackay proves Dundee-based Todd is becoming a master of the Tartan Noir genre.'' Daily Mail ''The latest in this series from the brilliant Marion Todd is just as nail-biting and tense as her fans have come to expect. A police procedural with lashings of thrills and kills, along with plenty of good humour.'' The Sun ''A thrilling addition to the much-loved and best-selling series from a rising star in Scottish crime fiction.'' Scots Magazine ''An excellent addition to an extremely good series of police procedural novels and comes highly recommended.'' NetGalley Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ''I love Marion Todd''s novels and this doesn''t disappoint.'' NetGalley Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ''Marion has yet again come up with a top notch police procedural thriller. I enjoyed meeting DI Mackay again. She is an excellent detective who is always completely immersed in her case.'' NetGalley Review ¿¿¿¿¿

A murder she doesn't remember committing. Or a killer she doesn't remember meeting? Liv Reese wakes up in the back of a taxi with no idea where she is or how she got there. She is dropped off at her apartment, but is confronted by a stranger who claims to live there. Confused, she reaches for her phone to call for help - only to find that in its place is a bloodstained knife. That's when she sees that her hands are covered in scribbles repeating the same two words: STAY AWAKE. Last she recalls, Liv was a successful writer for a New York magazine. Now, she's lost and disoriented in the city. She is horrified to see news reports of a crime scene where the victim's blood has been used to scrawl a message: the same message that's inked on her hands. What did she do last night before waking in a moving car? Liv finds herself on the run for a crime she doesn't remember committing and trying to piece together the fragments of her life. But there's someone who knows exactly what she did, and they'll do anything to make her forget - permanently. An electrifying thriller that unfolds at a breakneck speed, Stay Awake is guaranteed to keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of S J Watson, Lisa Unger and Riley Sager. Praise for Stay Awake ''Misdirection has always been a key tool in her toolbox, and she uses it to perfection in this beautifully conceived and executed thriller.'' Booklist ''Goldin skillfully interweaves Liv's tense, propulsive present-day narration... Shocking twists and resourceful, well-drawn female characters keep the pages turning as the clever mystery unfolds. Goldin reliably entertains.'' Publisher''s Weekly 'One of the very best new thrillers I''ve read this year. The character writing, development, pacing and storytelling are just wonderful. One of those books that you want to race through but don''t want to miss a single detail. This is a must, must, must read and sure to be in my books of the year.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Wow!!! This will definitely be one of the best books I read this year... captivating and complex. A must read.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Oh wow this was such a damn good read. For me the book was unique, clever and addictive. I loved the twists and I loved the characters... a book not to be missed.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'An intelligent and well crafted mystery thriller with a well thought out plot, a protagonist you can root for, a very intriguing mystery, tension and suspense and of course, the obligatory twists!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'A cracking plot that takes the amnesia plot to a new level. A fast paced thriller that kept me hooked.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'WOW. I mean WOW. Megan Goldin is a genius - I have nothing else to say. I think I knew where the plot was going but I was wrong BIG TIME. This was sooooo good!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Really enjoyed this book, totally gripping and I totally recommend.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Megan Goldin has created another high intensity thriller. Absolutely loved this book and its heart palpitating plot. All book lovers will absolutely be enthralled.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'A thriller you'll want to stay up late for.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review

DI Clare Mackay is looking for danger in the wrong places. A body is hauled out of St Andrews harbour. This was no accident - DI Clare Mackay and her team have a murder investigation on their hands. Superintendent Penny Meakin is more focused on a break in at the salubrious home of local property developers. Many residents of the town oppose their plans for a new housing estate, and Penny insists that this controversy was a motive for the crime. Clare sees no evidence of this, but what is she overlooking? When another death occurs and links are found to the first victim, the intensity on all sides ramps up. Stretched to the absolute limit, how much strain can Clare's officers take before something breaks, never to be repaired... The next gripping instalment in the bestselling series from a star of the Tartan Noir genre and former Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year nominee Marion Todd. Perfect for fans of JD Kirk, Neil Lancaster and Val McDermid.

Je lui demandai si elle faisait partie d'une Eglise, elle répondit des choses étonnantes... comme je l'ai dit les religions sont des tentatives pour nourrir l'ame. Toutes sont bonnes, qu'il s'agisse du Christianisme, de l'Islam, de l'Hindouisme ou du Bouddhisme. Il n'y a pas un seul messager de Dieu sur terre, mais plusieurs, il y a Mahomet, Bouddha, Jésus. Les désirs personnels sont absents des regards de l'ame, ils pourraient penser que nous humains sont en vacances sur terre.

I asked her, whether she belonged to a certain religion, and she answeredastonishing things: 'Religions are, as I said, the beautiful attempt, togive food to the soul. Whether it is Christianity, Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism,all religions are good likewise. I believe, there were many messengersof God on earth, not only Mohammed, Buddha and Jesus. If one sees life,without personal desires, from the view of the soul, one would get theidea that we humans are on vacation on earth.

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