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In a move to disrupt our materialistic society and shed light on the consequences of pervasive greed, reclusive billionaire Victor Emanuel Jovis launches a free online game of chance that sparks a frenzy of worldwide participation. No Purchase Necessary irresistibly entices gamers with its triple appeal—no cost to play, the allure of speculative gains, and a staggering prize for one fortunate winner.

From award-winning journalist and writer Rick Morton comes Mean Streak, a gripping and horrifying account of how, over the course of four and a half years, Australia's government turned on its most vulnerable citizens. Winner of the 2025 Walkley Book Award Winner of the Prime Minister's Literary...

Welcome to your late twenties—where expectations and reality often collide in the most unexpected ways. This book offers a refreshing take on the triumphs and tribulations of "adulting", all served with a side of laughter. Whether you’re deciphering the enigma of modern dating, battling tech that seems to advance faster than your ability to keep up, or simply figuring out how to invest in a decent pair of socks, this book has your back.

Osamah Khalil argues that the militarization of US domestic and foreign affairs was the product of America's failure in Vietnam. Unsettled by their inability to prevail in Southeast Asia, US leaders increasingly came to see a host of problems as immune to political solutions. Rather, crime, drugs, and terrorism were enemies spawned in "badlands"—whether the Middle East or stateside inner cities. Characterized as sites of endemic violence, badlands lay beyond the pale of civilization, their ostensibly racially and culturally alien inhabitants best handled by force.

When their father loses a card game to the local recluse, his three daughters step in to determine their own fate. The oldest, Lily, rolls up her sleeves to take the strange household in hand even if the house keeps moving the rooms. The youngest, Poppy, devours his books on magic while playing secretary. But it’s Rose, the middle daughter, who works magic in his forgotten garden. She could be the key to unraveling his curse, if he can recognize what’s real behind fairy magic.

LLC formation is the number one way that business owners of all sizes can protect their personal assets! Protecting yourself and your business is more important and easier than ever - this book teaches you exactly how to form a limited liability company regardless of what stage your business is in or where you live. Are you a new or current business owner who worries about the financial future of your business or your own financial future?

God still speaks to His people through His written Word, via the assembly of saints, and directly to us in our quiet times. O.K. Johnson, a born-again Christian, writes in a conversational style – as if you were sharing a cup of coffee with him in your living room – as he explores how to walk closer to Him. He shares how he and his wife, Patti, approach each day by doing their best to do what God has called them to do. While they don’t always properly apply His principles and commands in His written word, they do their best.

From a renowned biographer comes the greatest untold story of the Civil War: how two American presidents faced off as the fate of the nation hung in the balance—and how Abraham Lincoln came to embrace emancipation as the last, best chance to save the Union. Of all the books written on Abraham...

American Olympic Committee President Avery Brundage, unmoved by the new Nazi regime's anti-Jewish doctrines, leads the fight to participate in the 1936 Berlin Games after much debate of a U.S. boycott. Brundage desperately wants to be on the International Olympic Committee. If he doesn't get the Americans to Berlin, he can kiss that dream goodbye.

Discovering that the person you love is cheating on you can be depressing and deeply disturbing. If you have suspicions and want to gather evidence before confronting your partner, you must have an approach that gives you all the information that you need. This book provides 10 tools to catch a cheater. If you are correct and your partner is violating your trust, you deserve the truth. This is the first step.

The second-century Greek physician Galen—the most famous doctor in antiquity after Hippocrates—is a central figure in Western medicine. A talented doctor, surgeon, writer, philosopher, teacher, pharmacologist, and inventor, Galen attended the court of Marcus Aurelius, living through outbreaks of plague that devastated the Roman Empire. He also served as a physician for professional gladiators. In writings that provided the foundation of Western medicine up to the nineteenth century, Galen created a unified account of health and disease.

In "How to Convince a Republican," author Brett Rivera embarks on an insightful journey through the core issues that shape conservative thought in today's complex political landscape. This book is a masterful guide for anyone looking to understand and engage in meaningful dialogue with those holding conservative viewpoints.

The prototype of the world’s most miraculous kitchen chopper in history is missing, and Dick Lance, the smarmiest TV pitchman to ever utter, “But wait, there’s more!” is the prime suspect. In the highly competitive (and sometimes dangerous) world of Direct Response Advertising, Lance is at the top of his game, but when he disappears into an alligator-filled canal, the search for the missing device takes on life or death importance.

The Individualization of War examines the status of individuals in contemporary armed conflict in three main capacities: as subject to violence but deserving of protection; as liable to harm because of their responsibility for attacks on others; and as agents who can be held accountable for the perpetration of crimes.

Shannon O'Connor brings you a collection of poems inspired by past loves and lovers. Cosmic is comprised of pieces that capture her feelings, her dreams, and her deeply personal thoughts. She writes over 75 poems about her relationships as a sapphic woman.

This memoir shares the unique coming of age story of a young college student, utterly devoid of confidence, until he is "recruited" as a semi-professional mascot for a junior hockey team. After a year on the ice, a new opportunity draws him into the world of Minor League Baseball. As the unexpectedly humorous, heartwarming, and (at times) hazardous experiences unfold, the young man finds himself sitting in the hospital with his future wife, weighing the risks of one more season against the potential of one day going pro.

Did you ever wonder why you say the things you do? Have you ever felt trapped by your past? “Why Did I Say That?” was written to reveal the supernatural forces holding you back! Indeed, there has been a relentless attack on you since the day you were born. But you can destroy these accusations and replace them with blessings by responding to God’s invitation to come to His court and say something different.

In “Bean There, Donor That,” author Rick Daynes takes us on his insightful and life-changing journey through the profound act of kidney donation. This deeply personal journal explores the author’s decision to donate to a stranger. It then takes us through the conflicts of denial, rejection, and resilience, in the process of donation. The after-effects, and incredible ongoing relationship of donor and recipient are inspiring.

God has placed a distinctive imprint in the hearts of His children—a deep yearning to know Him personally and intimately. Yet for many believers, this longing remains unsatisfied: they struggle daily with the practical reality of always longing for God yet never being fulfilled in their relationship with Him. In "The Devotional Life," Dr. Patrick Oben merges his meticulousness as a physician with the clarity of a Bible teacher to offer insights that are both deep and easy to understand.

Already facing a wretched cancer diagnosis, a young man’s prospects for survival dim as he learns his treatments have not worked. Writing against the clock, he feverishly authors a story of profound joy and sadness exploring the life he could have lived. Desperately told, his story takes you through poignant memories, intimate relationships, and fantastical triumphs in a quest to make sense of it all and leave a legacy behind.