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On the eve of her forced wedding to a man she cannot abide, Lady Beatrix Wrenwood decides to run away and chase a family secret. She disguises herself as a boy and enlists on The Tempest, a ship bound for the West Indies. She can’t cook or tie a proper knot, but she can mend sails and scrub the deck, or so she thinks. Captain August Drake has his own secrets.

For over 500 years, Martin Luther’s defiant challenge to the Catholic Church has shaped Christianity, theology, and Western society. This book offers a deep and nuanced exploration of his legacy, examining both his triumphs and controversies. From his theological battles and harsh opposition to dissenters to the lasting divisions within Protestantism, we analyze how Luther’s ideas continue to influence modern faith, politics, and education.

In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde weaves a gothic tale of vanity, moral corruption, and the pursuit of eternal youth. Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty, makes a dark pact that allows him to remain forever young while a hidden portrait ages and bears the weight of his sins. As Dorian’s outward appearance remains perfect, the portrait becomes a grotesque reflection of his inner decay.

The Shape of Change introduces Dynamic Materialism and Adaptive Realism as two interwoven ways of understanding how living, technological, and social systems evolve within a world that is constantly shifting. Dynamic Materialism looks to the physical and structural forces that shape behavior, tracing the feedback loops, constraints, and emergent patterns that guide the growth of ecosystems, economies, and technologies.

When Ranford School is forced to close in the wake of a national lockdown, Sebastian "Spike" Kingswell faces a truth no child should ever confront: he has nowhere to go. With a father in prison, a mother who abandoned him, and grandparents unable—or unwilling—to take him in, Spike finds himself on the brink of homelessness in London.

Bitcoin did not appear out of nowhere. For decades prior to Satoshi Nakamoto’s invention, a diverse group of computer scientists, privacy activists, and heterodox economists tried to create a digital form of money that could operate independently of government control. The Genesis Book tells the story of the people and projects that inspired the invention of the world’s first successful peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

In How to Write an Excellent Personal Statement, Quincy Washington, an alumnus of the London School of Economics and the Founder of PlaceCoach—a trusted leader for university applications—guides you along each step of the writing process for your college admissions essay. You will benefit from insider knowledge and tips, as well as real-life examples from students’ personal statements and college admissions essays.

Over the past hundred years, the office has been integral to the development of modern society. It has shaped the architecture of our cities, the behavior of our organizations and the everyday movements of millions of people. In 2020, however, the global pandemic brought our attendance in the office to an abrupt halt and triggered a complete re-evaluation of the purpose of the workplace. This book offers a panoramic view of the office and explores what happens next.

There are stories of good and bad decisions made by young and old and what can or should be learned as a result. In a nutshell, this book is about an older man looking back on his life and remembering how sweet it was. We think this book has something for listeners who like to know what kind of life others have had, who lived hard, made mistakes, tried to make amends, and want to leave a legacy—not just money.

Henrik Harlacker, an unassuming Earthling, discovers a startling truth—he's the rightful heir to the fabled Andromeda galaxy. But this coveted throne has fallen into the clutches of a malevolent usurper, determined to maintain his iron grip on power. Venture into boundless space as Henrik rallies diverse allies against unimaginable odds. Struggling with self-doubt and inexperience, he embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, embracing his cosmic legacy to become the leader the galaxy needs.

The corpse of a woman is found in a house under renovation. The enquiry is headed by Bryn Lawton, a man who has his own demons to overcome. He is forced to pursue his prey, trying to catch this someone–a serial killer–before he takes the lives of any more women.

In the Kingdom of Harlem, they’re dealing with the Harlem Beast, which is coming after innocent citizens and carrying them away. The Harlem Beast is attacking due to secrets that are being held by King Bantu. At the same time, the teenage Zogi and his friends are famous following the ‘Rescue Mission’ in Hago Gate. Bantu sees part of himself in Zogi, but also doesn’t trust him. But Bantu’s daughter’s wails are growing and torturing him, and his advisor tells him he must reveal his secrets for the torture and curses to end.

The G Code of 3D Printing is an audiobook that delves into the inner workings of 3D printing technology and the role that G code plays in the process. G code is a programming language that is used to instruct 3D printers on how to create an object. It is the set of instructions that tells the printer what movements to make, what temperatures to use, and what materials to extrude.

This audiobook is about accepting personal responsibility for your life and your future, whether that future is five, ten, fifteen, or twenty years away. The ability to discipline yourself is the single most significant factor in creating the kind of life you want to have. Self-control is the key that allows you to enter the world of your dreams and achieve the success you've always wanted. Discipline and hard work may lead ordinary people to heights above what their natural abilities would allow.

They Whisper in my Blood is a moving love story, a sweeping tale, a panorama of a Portuguese Indian family's history told through a poignant refrain that is this clan's nemesis. It screams across time and continents. There's murder, girl-child trafficking, a torrid mixed-race affair and homophobia, all of which beget intrigue, sensuousness, heartache...but always hope. The characters--visceral, impassioned and deeply flawed--stay with you long after the last minute plays.

Roland Nassau dedicates his life to making the statement "the war to end all wars" a reality after WWI. Jonathan Vianden believes he is the heir to the long-lost Vianden line that had possession of the castle Vianden and its surrounding village in Luxembourg. At the Treaty of Versailles, Roland and Jonathan meet, and it is there that their conflicting goals are readily apparent. Roland is working for peace; Jonathan is working for revenge.

Three orphans of mixed race struggle to survive on the streets of Saigon amidst the calamity of war, the total rejection of their culture, and adversaries that hunt them daily. Will they live to see the sunrise of another day? That is the question that haunts them during their constant struggle.

The title “mind control” is only half joking. I won’t tell you to swing a watch, say magic words, or bulge your eyes like Dracula. But you can influence the students’ behavior by tapping into their subconscious impulses. Based on what you do and say, you can influence students without them realizing it’s happening. It's like pushing buttons in their brains. There's nothing mystic about it, just some psychological tricks and common sense.

Everybody loves going on a journey where your imagination can run wild and free! Which is why we would love for you to meet and join our wonderful dinosaurs, Apple and Pear, as they journey through time and space in a fantastic rainforest! Come and see Apple and Pear discover different and unique animals while making new friends. So you are adventurous enough to go on this amazing journey with Apple and Pear? If so, let's go!

Self Awareness Looking for the Best Me is a one of a kind self-help audiobook that can assist you in advancing to the next level of success in your life. How to improve one's own abilities is one of the most important topics discussed in Self Awareness Looking for the Best Me. The audiobook elaborates at length on how important it is to focus on developing specific skills and it provides a variety of methods for doing so. This audiobook, Self Awareness Looking for the Best Me, offers advice that can make a significant difference in someone's life.