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Egor, a recent college grad, is stuck in a rut with his in-game character, Gor, in the VR world of Rakuen. Dubbed the Dancing Barbarian by fellow players, Gor has been grinding away in the newbie sandbox for far too long. It's time for him to break out into the wider world! Only there can Egor and his crew—both old friends and new allies—truly make some serious cash. And who knows, they might even hit the mother lode.

This collection of short essays examines the place of women in the history of psychedelics. While some of the subjects are pioneers in their own right, the authors in this collection go beyond merely adding women to the past in psychedelic history, exploring some of the significant ways that women have contributed to psychedelic knowledge.

Bernt might have graduated from the Mage Academy, but not everyone has the money or connections to launch a prestigious career as a mage. Bernt finds himself working in the city sewers as an Underkeeper among the other rejects of Halfbridge's magery. He may spend more time unclogging pipes than fighting monsters, but hey, it's a stable job, and that's what counts. With the help of his unregistered soul-devouring demonic familiar, he'll save enough to launch his career as an adventurer—just as soon as he can afford some proper gear.

Ein globaler Internetcrash stürzt die Welt ins Chaos, Tsunami-Wellen zerstören ganze Küsten, und die Super-Mächte der Welt beschuldigen sich gegenseitig. Anna Gudwin ist sich sicher, dass Stephen Thaus hinter all dem steckt. Sie und ihr Team kämpfen gegen die Zeit, um seine neue Weltordnung in letzter Sekunde zu verhindern.

Life is complicated. Faith isn't. Or it shouldn't be. But in the past and today, religious leaders have overcomplicated what Jesus and the Bible have made simple. Jesus taught one overarching principle backed by simple, practical applications for everyday life. The way of Jesus is simple enough for a child to understand and deep enough to learn for a lifetime. Whether you are new to the faith or are hoping to refresh a faith grown stale, Simply Following Jesus is your guide to a straightforward, action-oriented experience of Christianity.

With practical teaching and relatable storytelling, Faith Simplified unpacks the faith-defining truths of Christianity and their profound bearing on how you live each day. Addressing the curious, the questioning, and the committed alike, author Aaron Armstrong draws on biblical knowledge and centuries of Christian theology to cast light on the faith's potential to powerfully affect your life.

The conversation about the proper role of religion in American public life often revolves around what kind of polity the Founders of the United States envisioned. In this book, Jerome E. Copulsky complicates this ongoing public argument by examining a collection of thinkers who, on religious grounds, considered the nation's political ideas illegitimate, its institutions flawed, and its church-state arrangement defective.

Egor, a fresh college grad from Russia, takes his classmate's advice and joins a popular VR game, hoping to earn some cash. With a tight budget that won't cover a full account or a fancy VR immersion capsule, he opts for a free trial account and fires up his ancient gaming console. Egor's plan is simple: mine ore in the sandbox and slaughter hordes of rabbits, all in the name of scoring some sweet loot. Little does he know, he's about to stumble upon an item that will make the game's elite players stop at nothing to take him down…

Eine Woche vor der Großen Katastrophe: Max Bucerius' Mitbewohner Lennart leidet plötzlich unter Hyperakusis, einer Krankheit, die ihn alle Geräusche vielfach verstärkt wahrnehmen lässt. Als Max eine Ahnung bekommt, wie Lennart sich angesteckt hat, keimt ein entsetzlicher Verdacht in ihm auf. Er erinnert sich an seine Erlebnisse des letzten Jahres und beschließt, an die Öffentlichkeit zu gehen - mit unvorhersehbaren Folgen.

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron. A retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. After a long illness, he lies dying. His last thought is, "What a waste of such wonderful knowledge." As he fades to black, the fun begins. He is to build a modern civilization without being burned as a witch!

Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family's relationship with media and your child's screen consumption.

In 2074, all Alex Sheppard wanted was to explore the cosmos. But instead, he got Disgardium—a game realm more dangerous than space's darkest corners.

Here is the book that will help you climb St. Paul's "eight steps," to attain happiness, holiness, and Heaven. Bestselling author Kevin Vost breaks open St. Paul's life and spirituality through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas, as well as other saintly and noble men and women.

An engineer finds himself in an alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.

Der Teufel lässt sich so einiges einfallen, um Menschen, die ihm in die Quere kommen, zu bestrafen und sie zu seinem Werkzeug zu machen. Doch manchmal entgleitet auch ihm eine seiner Teufeleien. So geschah es auch, dass in einem kleinen deutschen Ort namens Nidderau und in der Stadt Frankfurt am Main das Grauen ausbrach. Ein Amerikaner mutiert zu gigantischer Größe und sorgt für Angst und Schrecken. Noel Bannister, Tony Ballard, Mr. Silver und Lance Selby nehmen sich der Sache an. Doch werden sie den Amerikaner retten können und die Katastrophe in der hessischen Großstadt verhindern können?

Part memoir, part rumination on the declining moral compass of the American political class, The Unraveling is the first book to place restoring political ethics at the center of the renewal of American democracy. Politics is a brutal game, but Bauer asks where does the line fall between the "hardball" of politics and attacks on the very foundation of democracy? Looking back on forty-six years in the political arena, Bauer tries to better grasp what has gone wrong and to understand what shaped his own decisions and actions.

Royal intrigue takes center stage in The Abyssinians, a gripping new audio drama starring Danielle Deadwyler (Till, The Piano Lesson) delivering a masterful performance as a cunning queen navigating treacherous political waters and scheming sons. In the wake of King Ezana’s death, his brash widow Queen Yodit (Deadwyler) must decide which of her twin sons will ascend to the throne. Clashing beliefs about religion, duty, and the rights of a ruler collide in this unforgettable story about a royal house at a crossroads in history.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson reisen nach Genua, um zu verhindern, dass Paganinis Lieblingsgeige "Il Cannone" in die Hände von Theodora Sachs, Rasputin und Aleister Crowley gelangt. Doch ihre Reise steht unter keinem guten Stern. Ihr Telegramm hat die Stadtverwaltung nicht erreicht, so dass sie keine Gelegenheit erhalten, mit dem Leiter der Stadtverwaltung zu sprechen. Außerdem hat kurz zuvor ein Einbruch in die Villa eines englischen Diplomaten stattgefunden. Durch eine Reihe unglücklicher Umstände werden Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson plötzlich zu Verdächtigen.

When Matt was first sent to Gaia—a lifeless garden planet that had been consumed by system meddling—his only goal was to stay alive. Through a combination of grit, ingenuity, and a lot of help from his guardian, Lucy, he's managed to not only survive the worst but also thrive in a way that's revived the original Gaians. Now, others need Matt's help as well. He once had a choice between Gaia and Ra'Zor, also known as the "Realm of One Thousand Bleedings."

Während in Deutschland der Konflikt zwischen BND und Verfassungsschutz eskaliert, deckt Anna Gudwin die Strategie von Stephen Thaus im Kampf um die Weltherrschaft auf: Er überzieht die Erde mit einem Guerillakrieg, dem die Nationen machtlos gegenüber stehen. Als Anna vom Verfassungsschutz kaltgestellt wird, zieht sie auf eigene Faust los, um den skrupellosen Anführer der SVIA zu stellen. Dieser lockt sie in eine Falle in der chilenischen Atacama-Wüste - während er mit einem finalen Anschlag die gesamte Führungsriege der Welt auslöschen will.