Metaphysical Fiction

Nils Vik wakes up on November the 18th and knows it will be the day he dies. He follows his morning routine as voices from his past echo in his mind, and looks around the empty house one last time, before stepping onto his beloved boat. His dog, dead these many years, leaps aboard with him, and then the other dead begin to emerge—from the woods along the fjord, from each of the ferry stops along the route, from his logbook full of memories and quotations and jotted-down notes about the weather conditions.

Farah et ses parents ont trouvé refuge dans une communauté libertaire qui rassemble des gens fragiles, inadaptés au monde extérieur tel que le façonnent les nouvelles technologies, la mondialisation et les réseaux sociaux. Farah pense être une fille mais découvre qu'elle n'a pas tous les attributs attendus. Cependant elle s'épanouit dans ce drôle de paradis au milieu des arbres, des fleurs et des bêtes, observant les adultes mettre tant bien que mal en pratique leurs beaux principes : décroissance, anti-spécisme, naturisme, amour libre et pour tous, y compris pour les disgraciés, les vieux, les malades.

Unbeknownst to his adoring pupils, William Silver, a talented and charismatic young teacher, proves incapable of living up to the ideals he encourages in others. Emotionally scarred by failures in his personal life and driven to distraction by the overpowering carnality and beauty of Paris, Silver succumbs to a temptation that will change the course of his life. His fall will render him a criminal in the eyes of some and all too human in the eyes of others.

A year has passed since the cataclysmic impact of asteroid AG5. Whilst Earth's survivors struggle against a devastating winter, the world's finest assemble on the International Space Station for a covert mission that could change the course of civilization. Back in the US, former director general Steiner is due to stand trial for masterminding heinous acts of terror. As calls for the death penalty gain momentum, those that sit in judgement are unaware that Steiner holds the key to the survival of the entire human race.

Conspirators plot to explode a train carrying nerve gas. A perfect servant suddenly reveals himself to be the insidious Dr. Fu Manchu. Science-fantasy wars, racism, corporate capitalism, drug addiction, and various medical and psychiatric horrors all play their parts in this mosaic, experimental novel. Here is William S. Burroughs at his coruscating and hilarious best.

For weeks, Rachel has been noticing the same golden-haired young man sitting at her Brooklyn bus stop, staring off with a melancholy air. When, one day, she finally musters the courage to introduce herself, the chemistry between them is undeniable: Thomas is wise, witty, handsome, mysterious, clearly a kindred spirit. There's just one tiny problem: He's dead. Stuck in a surreal limbo governed by bureaucracy, Thomas is unable to "cross over" to the afterlife until he completes a 90-day stint on earth, during which time he is forbidden to get involved with a member of the living.

Anna glaubt, über die Erkenntnis zu verfügen, wie die Menschheit zur Umkehr und einem friedvollen Umgang mit sich und der Welt bewegt werden kann. In Alfredo findet sie einen Verbündeten, der ihr dabei hilft, ihre Einsichten niederzuschreiben. Doch das Projekt entwickelt sich zu einer lebensbedrohenden Gefahr.

Altai has always considered himself lucky, but this time, his luck at the Range may have run out. His first venture into the Orange Zone turned out to be a setup, a standard leveling up mission proved to be disastrous, and an epic quest cost the lives of his squadmates. Moreover, he found himself teetering on the brink of survival. Now, Altai's life depends on an experimental neural network and an alien creature whose sole purpose is to subjugate his consciousness and turn him into a living weapon.

John William Barry has inherited the pedigree - and wealth - of two of Seattle's elite families; Neil Countryman is blue-collar Irish. Nevertheless, when the two boys meet in 1972 at age 16, they're brought together by what they have in common: a fierce intensity and a love of the outdoors that takes them together into Washington's remote backcountry.

It is the story of Amara Kellan, a quiet empath in a society that criminalizes feeling and punishes remembrance. She lives within the sterile walls of Vestalis, a city governed by the Doctrine of Purity—where memories are cleansed, relics are outlawed, and truth is rewritten.

In this vast multiverse in which people can travel between universes—entering new bodies with entire in-universe identities gifted to them by a mysterious entity known as the Simulacrum—universe-spanning societies of interdimensional travelers have arisen over thousands of years. Some travel to make the universe a better place for all, some seek power and glory, some covet knowledge, some simply want to create wonderful stories.

In December of 1945, in the Upper Egyptian desert, an Arab farmer and his brother left their village in search of sebakh, a soft soil which was used to fertilize crops, and while digging in the foot-hills of the mountains near the village of Nag Hammadi, they found something else. In the hole the brothers created, they stumbled upon a sealed earthenware jar which contained thirteen books, or codices, all bound in thick leather that was thousands of years old.

In a parallel universe where humanity's destiny is shaped by two enigmatic ancient texts, the very fabric of society is woven through the intricate threads of these scriptures. One book, steeped in mystique, bequeaths godlike dominion to a chosen leader, conferring upon them the ability to shape the fate of nations. The other tome narrates the profound saga of the Creator and his plans, sparking profound questions about existence and purpose.

In den Fängen des machtbesessenen Ego Puppenspieler führen die Menschen ein weitgehend fremdbestimmtes, seltsam gehetztes Leben. Ihr intuitives, freudiges inneres Kind, ihre unbeschwerte Natur ging ihnen verloren. Custos, Hüter dieser verlorenen Kinder, bittet Lulu, ein außergewöhnliches Mädchen, um Hilfe. Sie soll die Menschen aufrütteln und sie an ihre inneren Kinder erinnern, damit diese wieder heimkehren können. Lulu nimmt entschlossen den Kampf gegen Ego Puppenspieler auf. Doch dann macht sie eine überraschende Erfahrung.

Using a compelling novel format, the audiobook demonstrates how to apply lean thinking in a healthcare setting. It illustrates the situations, characters, and plant politics you will most likely face as you progress through your lean healthcare journey. As the story unfolds, you will discover the way of thinking and behavioral changes required to implement proven Toyota Production System (TPS) methods, tools, and thinking in healthcare.

After countless millennia of guiding souls to the afterlife, the Grim Reaper is crumbling under the weight of eternity. Lonelier than the void between stars, he does the unthinkable: he seeks therapy. Dr. Ahema Adisa never expected her newest patient to be Death himself. But when a shadow-cloaked figure materializes in her office, radiating ancient sorrow, she doesn’t turn him away. As their sessions unfold, a shocking truth emerges. Now, he faces a terrifying question: Is his suffering truly necessary, or has he been a prisoner all along?

Step into a world where the boundaries between life, death, and the afterlife blur in "Quantum Resurrection." Detective Jack Spec is thrust into a transformative journey after a fatal attack leaves him and his family in a morgue over Christmas. His soul, trapped in a limbo state, encounters both God and the Devil, who reveal a cosmic glitch that leaves his fate undecided. Now, Jack must return to Earth, balancing between life and the unknown, as he unravels a web of corruption, spiritual mysteries, and political interference.

Siddhanta Sarma-a thinker, teacher, and unexpected explorer of truth-finds himself drawn into a conflict that spans continents and timelines. From ancient sites in Southern India to high-security locations in the Middle East, he uncovers a network of hidden influences that go beyond conventional threats-forces that shape thoughts, alter perception, and challenge human autonomy.

No one knew where they came from or how long they had existed. Their origins were as enigmatic as their purpose—silent sentinels in the wilderness, waiting. Yet one truth remained unshaken: no one gazed into their depths and walked away unchanged. Long-buried secrets surfaced. Forgotten transgressions clawed their way into the light, merciless in their clarity. The crater did not show what was wanted—it showed what was needed.

Когда-то в незапамятные времена жила-была девочка по имени Птаха. Часто она смотрела на реку, протекающую недалеко от отчего дома, и знала: эта река — граница между той жизнью, которую она обязана прожить и той, о которой мечтает. Жила девочка по имени Птаха и в наше время. Матери не было до нее дела, и большую часть времени Птаха проводила наедине с собой, без конца рисуя в альбоме одних и тех же откуда-то знакомых ей людей и всеми силами пытаясь отыскать в этой сложной жизни собственный путь, за который она готова заплатить любую цену.