Shortly after a crowded New York-bound flight takes off from Stockholm, a bomb threat is found on board. Anonymous hijackers demand that the Swedish government revoke its decision to deport a Moroccan man. If their demands are not met, the plane will explode if it attempts to land. The US and Swedish governments must choose between negotiating with terrorists in order to save the four hundred passengers held hostage at thirty thousand feet, or t ...
Meg Langslow's eccentric parents have a new hobby: growing roses and entering them in highly competitive shows. Dad's gardening skill and Mother's gift for selecting and arranging the blossoms should make them an unbeatable team?and Meg is relieved they've taken up such a safe, gentle hobby. She even volunteers to help when the Caerphilly Garden Club sponsors its first annual rose show. But after a few hours of dealing with h ...
Лучше всего мы помним место, где родились, и сказочных существ, созданных нашей фантазией. Леонтий, главный герой романа, способен увидеть и почувствовать то, что не под силу другим жителям поселка. Для него Нижние Серги – не просто населенный пункт на окраине России, а загадочная вселенная, богатая поразительными открытиями и удивительными возможностями. Переплетая текст с рисунками и инсталляциями, Л. Тишков творит фантазийную реальность, в ко ...
The island fishing village of Eastport has plenty of salty local character. It also has a sweet side, thanks to Jacobia "Jake? Tiptree, her best friend Ellie, and their waterfront bake shop, The Chocolate Moose. This summer, Eastport's favorite lovebirds – kindergarten teacher Sharon Sweetwater and Coast Guard Captain Andy Devine – are getting married. The gala reception is sure to be the fete of the season, especially with a wedding-cake-s ...
"Keine Geschichte sollte endlos wahren. Es muss ein Ende geben. Es gibt immer eines." Die Konigin der Feen steht einem neuen Feind gegenuber, der noch machtiger scheint als alle Schwestern zusammen. Es gibt nur einen Weg, ihn aufzuhalten: Lillith muss ihre Krafte zuruckerlangen und zu dem werden, was sie am meisten furchtet. Doch wer ist wirklich Freund und wer ist Feind? ...
When a young girl, Jill Harris, is murdered, the case soon becomes personal for Monika Paniatowski. She saw the victim looking distressed only hours before she was killed, and Jill was the same age as her own daughter, Louisa. Driven by guilt and pity, Monika throws herself into the investigation, but both the chief constable, who is away, and Colin Beresford – her right-hand man – think she is too emotionally involved to handle it. What none of ...
Manche Kreaturen hatten nie geboren werden durfen. Das gilt gleicherma?en fur Menschen wie fur Tiere. Der enttauschte Forscher Levine beschlie?t, nicht mehr fur die Regierung, sondern fur die Mafia zu arbeiten. Dafur soll diese seine ganz personlichen Experimente finanzieren. Levines Racheplane geraten schnell au?er Kontrolle, als eines seiner Versuchstiere entkommt. Aufgeschreckt durch die mysteriosen Todesfalle in London kommt ein Ermittlerte ...
