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From the award-winning author of the international best seller, Epic, comes a new series of short books exploring virtual reality.

These are the tales of Eternal Voyager. Tales from a distant future in which all life is virtual. Everyone in the Metaverse takes for granted the ability to teleport; to change shape; to create entire planets for their playgrounds and to make backup copies of themselves, so they cannot permanently die.

These are the tales of Eternal Voyager. Tales from a distant future in which all life is virtual. Everyone in the Metaverse takes for granted the ability to teleport; to change shape; to create entire planets for their playgrounds and to make backup copies of themselves, so they cannot permanently die. And what do these people who live beyond the conventional universe do with their powers? Mostly they party.What happens when a hedonistic society that has never known the use of money invents the concept?

Jesper Jinx is 11, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname "Jinx". In this fifth book of Jesper Jinx's wonderfully wicked adventures, chaos unfolds when Jake the school bully meets an ancient chocolate bar. Soon, things get even weirder when Jesper's mum can't bake her cherry pie because her precious cherry tree's gone missing. And then, to top it all off, Snowy the Cat decides to go on a hunger strike.

Jesper Jinx is 11, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname "Jinx". This time around, it is Puffington Hill itself that appears to be jinxed. The school canteen gets shut down and children are forced to eat wild clover flowers for lunch. Horrible hairy acorns fall from the sky, targeting black cats and squirrels.

This is a hands-on guide to discover how long you will live, what you're worth, and who gets what when you die. It takes you step-by-step through everything you need for a personal action plan, including your digital legacy, your will, your final years, your death, funeral, and all your last orders for after you've gone. Relax. Stop worrying. Here are the answers to sort out your online and real world affairs and solve all those life and death problems. Last Orders covers everything clearly, simply, and honestly. An essential listen for everyone who is not immortal.

Jesper Jinx is 11, and probably the unluckiest person in all of Puffington Hill. Everything he touches seems to end up in sweet disaster. Hence his nickname "Jinx". Every great hero needs a sidekick who's ready to laugh at his silly antics. And Oliver has been just that for Jesper on countless pranks since the day they were born. But now Jesper's sister Melinda has set her sights on Oliver and even worse, he doesn't seem to mind. Add to this horrible dilemma the fact that there is a heatwave in Puffington Hill.

Don’t Call Me Sober, Call Me May isn’t another self-help book preaching the same outdated dogma. It’s a raw wake-up call for those ready to break free from labels and take control of their lives. True freedom isn’t in counting days or meetings—it’s in doing the hard work to overcome and reclaim yourself. This book dismantles the flawed thinking behind traditional recovery models, offering a mindful, no-BS alternative rooted in personal accountability, self-awareness, and lasting change.

Jahre nach dem viel zu frühen Tod ihres Mannes hat Natalie es satt, weiterhin allein zu bleiben. Als sie sich in einen Hund verliebt, der in Süditalien in einem Shelter wartet, schenkt sie ihm die Freiheit und zeigt ihm das Meer. Auf ihrer abenteuerlichen Reise, die Erinnerungen in ihr weckt, bemerkt Natalie, dass Sammy kein gewöhnlicher Hund ist. Er hat eine besondere Gabe. Er hat Vorahnungen. Er hilft, ein Geheimnis zu lüften. Und er will leben. Nur eins hat er nicht - Zeit.

When Marian splurges on a Perfect Match Virtual adventure as a world infamous jewel thief, she expects high-wire fun with a hot partner who she will never have to see again in real life. A virtual encounter seems like the perfect answer to Marcus's string of dating disasters. No strings attached, no drama, and definitely no love. As a die-hard James Bond fan, he chooses as his avatar a dashing MI6 operative, and to complement his adventure, a dangerously seductive partner. Neither expects to find their forever Perfect Match.

Eine Geschichte über Verlust, Hoffnung und den Mut, das Leben neu zu beginnen. Nach einem verheerenden Schicksalsschlag steht das Leben des Künstlers Eric still. Seine einst sprühende Kreativität ist erloschen, und er hat jede Hoffnung aufgegeben. Doch dann tritt ein unerwarteter Lichtblick in sein Leben: ein lebhaftes, mutiges Mädchen, das ihm zeigt, dass es selbst in den dunkelsten Momenten noch Gründe zum Weitermachen gibt. Gemeinsam entdecken sie nicht nur die Schönheit des Lebens, sondern auch die Kraft der Liebe – eine Liebe, die Eric neue Stärke verleiht.