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Die Wiener Privatdetektivin Elena Gerink wird von der jungen Italienerin Monica beauftragt, ihren Vater ausfindig zu machen: Der weltbekannte Maler Salvatore Del Vecchio ist vor einem Jahr spurlos verschwunden. Doch dann taucht auf einer Auktion plötzlich ein neues Gemälde von ihm auf, das für ein Vermögen versteigert wird. Offenbar lebt er also noch. Handelt es sich bei seinem Verschwinden nur um einen Marketing-Gag, um die Preise für seine Bilder in die Höhe zu treiben? Oder wurde er entführt und gezwungen das Bild zu malen?

Never before in the long, long history of home wine-making has the hobby enjoyed such tremendous popularity as it does today, with thousands of new enthusiasts joining our ranks every week. Fortunately, we no longer have to follow antiquated methods and recipes. The recipes contained in this book have been evolved by varying methods of mine which have appeared elsewhere in many magazines and which, following more than 20 years of experimenting in wine-making, have proved to be the best, not only for making all the well-known home wines, but for making genuine vermouth and liqueurs.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Chile by author Nicole Porter Ekdahl offers the inside scoop on food in Chile.

Champagnes are among the most favored alcoholic beverages all over the world. One can often see these drinks served in various occasions and celebrations. The thing is, there are still probably a lot of things that you don’t know about this drink. Use this book to guide you in your journey to understanding your favorite drink, champagne, even better.

Do you live every day with a wave of other people’s emotions crashing down on you? Have you ever felt the weight and responsibility of the world on your shoulders? I am not sure if you have realized it yet, but if you answered “yes” to the questions above, then you possess the gift and power of being an empath. The constant care for other people’s emotions can cause waves of stress and anxiety.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local audiobook is for you. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist.

Why is Texas one of the best places to see the fall migration of hawks and eagles? Where can I see roadrunners in Texas? What is the state bird of Texas? And why might that change soon? If you find yourself asking any of these questions, then this audiobook is for you.... 50 Things to Know About Birds in Texas by author Peter Palmieri offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent.

The author, who is blind, portrays in a fictional setting, a list of pet peeves and criticisms he has about how some sighted people treat the blind, and he criticizes some of his own non-sighted peers for the actions they occasionally display to the public. A humorous look into the life of one blind person is an easy listen that will hopefully shed light on blindness, and how it is sometimes treated by both sighted and non-sighted persons. Hear it! You might come away with a new attitude.

In Eat Like a Local – Melbourne, Australia, Monique Dudley offers the inside scoop on food in Melbourne. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

Alcoholic Spirits come in various types, and are classified either as a clear spirit or dark spirit. The good thing about spirits is that they are flexible enough that you can serve them for various purposes. You can enjoy a sip of your favorite spirit after a long day at work to relax and relieve stress, or you can serve them to bond with your closest friends, loved ones, and family.

Are you a indie filmmaker or screenwriter who need funding for your film? Are you looking for information on how to raise money for your film project? Could your project use extra funding for cast, crew, PR marketing, etc? Why not learn the secrets of film financing from the professionals? Our guest has been a film investor for over 20 years.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Bethlehem. Greater Than a Tourist - Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA, by author Patti Thompson offers you a local’s sightseeing approach in Bethlehem. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

What seems like a century ago, I left school and joined a well-known High Street Bank. In those days working as a bank clerk was a well-established route for many school leavers and perceived to be a proper job with prospects. It wasn't long before I became disillusioned with the world of banking and sought a change of job. In complete contrast to my previous job, I became a clerk in the local hospital dealing with the injured and infirm, but it was a role that I found strangely interesting and rewarding. In today's parlance, it is known as job satisfaction.

This book will show you everything you ever wanted to know about beer from its history to how to find the perfect beer for any meal. It will introduce you to new beers and help you explore beers beyond the common big commercial light beers. With this guide you will become a beer expert and always know the perfect beer for any occasion. You will discover the best ways to store and serve beer so that you get a tasty refreshing beverage every time.

In this audiobook, you’ll learn what it takes to be an official and how to learn. You can take these tips and use them in any facet of life, but here you’ll learn the true secrets to becoming a great basketball referee...If you want to learn the ins and outs of being a successful referee, start here! Having a mentor and bringing home an extra pay check aren’t the only things you need to know. Use these tips to help you start your journey to success.

This story is from Waldo's perspective as he goes cross country, meeting new people, seeing new things, and the sadness he feels as his brothers and sisters all go to their new homes.

Do you have a Kindle e-reader? Do you ever find yourself having problems with it and not knowing what to do? If you answered yes to these questions, then this book is for you.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit The Pocono Mountains. Greater Than a Tourist: Pocono Mountains, PA, United States by Author Regina Matarazzo offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Honeymoon Capital of the World.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: South Carolina by author Kelly Dawn Jurgensen offers the inside scoop on food in South Carolina. It is heavy on country cooking.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local: Sydney by author Elizabeth Htwe offers the inside scoop on food in Sydney.