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The year is 2024, and the residents of the Tower, a virus-proof apartment building, live in a state of permanent lockdown. The building is controlled by James, who keeps the residents safe but incarcerated. Behind bricked-up front doors, their every need is serviced; they are pampered but remain prisoners. This suits Eugene just fine. Ravaged by the traumas of his past, the agoraphobic ex-detective has no intention of ever setting foot outside again.

In a day when Catholics have less time and yet a greater need than ever for personal prayer, The Catholic Prayer Book is a much-needed resource. Filled with a wide range of prayer from the rich tradition of the Church—including personal, family, and liturgical prayer and prayers for special occasions—The Catholic Prayer Book serves as a treasury of Catholic worship from ancient times up to the present day. This revised edition contains the new translation for Mass. New prayers have been added to make this beloved classic even more of a treasure.

In this new US edition, author Barry Eaton separates out the facts from the fiction regarding dominance in pet dogs, presenting the listener with the results of recent research into the behavior of wolves and the impacts of selective breeding on the behavior of dogs. The results may surprise you and will surely inform you.

Beginning with Pearl Harbor, renowned historian Donald Macintyre charts the course of the Pacific war through the major battles that shaped World War Two: Java Sea, Coral Sea, Midway, Philippine Sea, and Leyte Gulf. Of course, the Pacific theater was shaped not only by naval actions but also by closely interlocking military campaigns. Macintyre brings these amphibious struggles, which were more ferocious and wide-ranging than the world had ever seen, to the forefront of listeners' minds and demonstrates just why the Allies were able to emerge victorious.

When Earth’s greatest hero becomes its deadliest threat, only The Druid stands between the innocent and a Supervillain Ragnarok… They wanted a hero. What they got… was a druid. Now he’s stuck in a world full of flying egos and explosive tempers, trying to stay one step ahead of betrayal, blackmail, and an enemy who could punch a hole through the planet. To save two worlds, The Druid will have to take down the strongest "hero" alive.

Building a Strong Team Culture: 10 Essential Management Tips by Liora Quade is a timely and powerful guide for any leader who understands that the foundation of lasting success is not just strategy or productivity—it’s culture. In today's competitive workplace, perks and benefits can no longer compensate for a lack of connection, trust, or psychological safety. Culture is the unseen force that shapes how teams collaborate, innovate, and thrive—or how they fall apart.

In Blood, Sweat, and Grass: Never Quit on Your Dreams, M. Steven Bromell invites listeners on an extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to entrepreneurial triumph. With raw honesty, Bromell recounts his relentless pursuit of success in the unlikely arena of the lawn care industry.

This unique and highly-acclaimed small volume shows — primarily through Dr. Schweitzer's own words — how his philosophy of "reverence for life" developed, from childhood, as his long life unfolded. It demonstrates how the philosopher-physician-musician carried out his philosophy at his African hospital, in Europe and the U.S.A and how he inspired the animal protection and environmental awakening. It describes his bond with individual animals and how he coped with the paradox of the "will-to-live" vs. "the will-to-live.

Captain Ben Stiger never asked for this assignment—transport a chest of imperial gold and a letter from the emperor across the sea to a volatile foreign kingdom and secure a vital alliance, or at least buy their neutrality. But duty is rarely a matter of choice. With only the enigmatic elven ranger Eli at his side, Stiger sets sail for the Kingdom of Thresh.

Step into the gripping world of law enforcement with Tony Mozingo, a former FBI agent whose journey is interwoven with homespun wisdom learned from his beloved pet companions. This compelling memoir invites you to explore an unexpectedly charming journey from humble beginnings in rural Virginia to the thrilling challenges of FBI life. Mozingo’s story unfolds through riveting narratives and profound reflections.

This is a Story about Ava Park a new Surf instructor at a surf school and she started working with Luka Ekewaka who was a local and he was not what Ava expected and they indeed became friends and maybe more.

Gravely wounded after his duel with the deadly ranger Kyber, Eli awakens in a hidden refuge deep within the winter-bound forest. He has survived—but survival has come at a terrible price. Shadows haunt his every waking moment, and in his dreams, ancient eyes watch and wait. The bond with his cursed sword, Memory, grows stronger, hungrier… and Eli fears the weapon may demand more than he can give. As he struggles to heal, Eli finds solace in the unwavering devotion of his wife, Mae. Yet even their stolen moments of peace cannot last.

Most Bible doctrines are the tapestry threads of the Word. Each teaching defines a portion of the overall vision of God. Let Us Make Man reveals the vision behind the entirety of God's tapestry. The reason for all creation is clearly seen as the reader ventures through the love story that overshadows all other stories of romance.

It was the beginning of the end, but no one knew that. Finally free from his ties to the House of Whelan, Declan requests a few days off and takes a quick trip to Paris to start a new chapter in his life. So, when he receives a call from his FBI handler about a new case, he knows trouble is stirring on the horizon. Two people are murdered in the middle of a crowded pavilion, and a priceless diamond is missing. The problem is no one can tell how it happened.

Valkeris–most ancient of cities and seat of the fallen empire that once ruled the vastness of the five seas. Here the Infernus Gate will rise and unleash destruction upon the world, unless the bearers of the demon cursed blades can stop it...

Watson vertritt für zwei Wochen einen befreundeten Landarzt in dessen Praxis und ist daher bei der Familie des Verreisten eingezogen. Die Gattin seines Freundes hat zudem gerade ihre Schwägerin nebst deren sechsjährigem Sohn Nick, sowie Lucy, die angeheiratete Nichte der Schwägerin, bei sich zu Gast. Als der kleine Junge spurlos verschwindet, hat Lucy kein Alibi, dafür aber Blutflecken an ihrem Kleid und leider ein sehr gutes Motiv dafür, das Kind beiseite geschafft zu haben. Watson zögert nicht, in dem Fall zu ermitteln...

London 1912: Ist der verurteilte Mörder Charles Linkworth in Wahrheit unschuldig? Nach dessen Hinrichtung wird der zuständige Gefängnisarzt von Erscheinungen gepeinigt, die er sich nicht erklären kann. Schnell wird klar, dass der Verbrecher gar nicht so tot ist, wie es den Anschein hatte - und dass er noch eine Rechnung im Diesseits zu begleichen wünscht.

They were innocent men, slaughtered in the Rockies. A party of land surveyors who met their grisly fate at the hands of the Crow Indians—or so it seems. Some folks think the story is a lie. And now it’s up to U.S. Army Lieutenant Ron Stanton to figure out what really happened up there in those desolate, blood-soaked mountains. As his guides, Preacher and Jamie MacCallister agree to retrace the footsteps of the doomed party—come hell or high water—but first they’ll have to pass through a particularly nasty piece of purgatory known as Fort Buzzard.

A dark comedy of ghosts, grudges, and one very confused hotel manager. Charlie Bennett’s boring life managing a chain hotel takes a hard left when his weird Uncle Harold dies and leaves him a crumbling, creepy Victorian inn in the middle of nowhere. The good news? He owns a hotel now. The bad news? It’s haunted as hell. Furniture moves on its own. Portraits blink. The piano plays itself every Tuesday at midnight (thanks, Heinrich). And don’t even get him started on the ghost kid who keeps rearranging his sock drawer.

The secrets of the abundant life are being revealed in our time. The great masters of wisdom are teaching the science and art of a new alchemy, a new way of living. As we know from the mystical truths of the world’s religions, we are emanations of the Divine Source—who is infinite power, wisdom, and love. We are souls created to transcend our current life and discover our true innate potential. We are born to the abundant life. This collection of ascended master teachings is a treasure chest guiding you to a deeper connection to the universal Source. The door to abundance opens before you.