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In the Dawn Spiral, when galaxies first sang with creation, a mysterious force emerged—the Quantum Source. From it, the Concord of Nine forged the Quantum Order, sworn to repair reality itself. But from forbidden love came betrayal, and from betrayal—the Day of the Fall. Centuries later, the remote mining town of Dustville becomes the target of a brutal Krokonian occupation. Amid the chaos, Ryoshi, a weary master of the Quantum Order, and his brilliant but volatile apprentice, Ankin, are drawn into a war that will decide far more than Dustville’s survival.

Biblical prophecies about the end times have confused, confounded, and even divided God's people for centuries. But the reason Scripture gives us hints about the future is to provide the encouragement we need to endure the present, confident that God keeps his promises. In this balanced look at four major views of the end times, bestselling author Bryan Chapell explains the primary ways Christians have interpreted biblical prophecy about the last days, not so that we might pick a hill to die on but so that we can cling to what unites us in Christ.

What is nature? What is humanity's place in nature? And what is the relationship of society to the natural world? In an era of ecological breakdown, answering these questions has become of momentous importance for our everyday lives and for the future that we and other life-forms face. In the essays of The Philosophy of Social Ecology, Murray Bookchin confronts these questions head on, invoking the ideas of mutualism, self-organization, and unity in diversity, in the service of ever-expanding freedom.

The brightest light casts the darkest shadow. Shadows can obscure the worst of horrors. No shadow is darker than those cast by time. No horror is worse than vengeance. Retired Marine Sergeant Rick Eilerman thought his past was behind him. But that allusion breaks when armed men capture him and his girlfriend in the dead of night. After awakening on a boat, he is reunited with the same fireteam he commanded in the military. Very quickly, it becomes clear that someone chose them for a reason.

Designed with you, children, and others like you in mind, this OCD treatment book and the tips and techniques within are designed to make your life simpler and to help you get over the most debilitating or life-altering facets of this disorder. There are exercises to help you face your fears, confront the stressors, and finally regain control of your life. If you feel like OCD has taken over your personality and you’re not sure where to turn, this OCD self-help book can help you lead a happier and healthier life.

"Get on your knees with an outspread Bible," A. W. Tozer challenged his congregation, "and linger in the presence of God." Much has been claimed about the Bible that has obscured the true significance of Scripture for the Christian's life. But now, this teaching from renowned preacher and theologian A. W. Tozer brings clarity where there has been confusion.

As beings of pure light who possess great influence, archangels can help you achieve your goals and develop a closer relationship with the Divine. Drawing from multiple spiritual paths, bestselling author Richard Webster introduces you to the four most-recognized archangels—Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel—as well as numerous lesser-known angels who are rarely featured in other books. You will also learn simple meditations and rituals to help you communicate and work with them for protection, guidance, and wisdom.

In engaging, accessible prose, The Story of the Trinity relates the settings, characters, and conflicts that led to the creation of the Nicene Creed, a simple yet beautiful statement of faith that helped early Christians express their beliefs.

My learning is to continue. I have now passed all of my exams, leaving me free to devote more time to training in the dojo. What's still unknown is whether this change is about to be the biggest challenge for me in the months to come, or whether the masters are already dreaming up some new ordeal for me....

When Connor’s peaceful homeworld is suddenly attacked by a mysterious alien force, his life changes forever. Consumed by grief and driven by a burning desire for revenge, Connor enlists in the Union Marine Core, thrusting himself into the heart of a new and deadly battle. As the conflict intensifies, a chilling truth emerges: this isn't just another war—it's humanity's final test for survival.

History is clear: Whenever the church has aligned itself with worldly, coercive power, it ends up on the wrong side of important justice issues. But when the church cooperates with God's power through his presence among the least powerful, its witness for Jesus transforms the world into a better place. In Reckoning with Power, David Fitch unpacks the difference between worldly power, or power over others, and God's power, which engages not in coercion but in love, reconciliation, grace, forgiveness, and healing.

War is only the beginning. Duke never set out to be a king—only to protect his own. Leading the Twice Blessed Legion, he marches to war against the undead tyrant Chopie, the Lich King. Battles rage, and betrayals lurk in the shadows, but through sheer will and the power he has gathered, Duke emerges victorious. His reward? A throne he never sought. The price? Incalculable. But ruling is nothing like war. As the newly crowned king, Duke finds himself ruling over a depleted nation. How do you rebuild from ruins?

I've traveled twenty-two years into the past to prevent the nightmare that threatens Earth. As the strongest Evolver, I've earned the title of Race Leader and uncovered the secrets of the Primordial World. Now I know the terrifying truth about the beings who destroyed Earth in my first life—and they won't stop until they finish their job. Recently, telescopes detected distortions in space. Most likely, an alien ship is heading toward Earth . . . and it could mean the end of our planet. It will take a lot of effort to survive.

I traveled twenty-two years into the past to change the future—to stop the nightmare threatening Earth. I founded the Syndicate, which has now grown into the world's most powerful organization. But recently, another group has risen to challenge us—the Clowns. They didn't exist in my previous life. The Clowns are mysterious, powerful, and dangerous—especially their leader, Lady Black. I can sense that she's hiding something.

Some questions about the New Testament canon are far from settled, either in the academy or the church—to say nothing of misconceptions and confusion. This is a crucial topic, given the importance of the canon's formation for our understanding of early Christianity and the nature of the Christian faith itself. In Creating the Canon, Benjamin P. Laird explores misunderstood, disputed, and overlooked matters tied to the composition, collection, and authority of the New Testament canon.

Jake Mean never had the time to grieve his wife and unborn child. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and members of the Border Kings decided she was a liability. Months later, they walk free, the legal system failing to bring consequences to those responsible.

PI Steve Rockfish's morning meeting was supposed to focus on a case of straightforward harassment. Two clients had purchased a miniature golf course and instantly became victims of vandalism and projected intolerance.

After the recent revelation about Pain's former partner, the big guy's been AWOL in search of answers. Agony is not the type to mope about. She has kept the ship afloat, trusting that when Pain's found the answers, he needs he'll be back. When Pain does come back, he arrives only he can . . . in a maelstrom of gunfire, screams, and callouts to emergency services. Agony and Pain need to sort out the issues months of distance and time have created, and they need to do it quickly.

The law was created to ensure citizens were viewed equally in the eyes of the criminal justice system. But justice could be blind. When criminals escaped justice, victims often turned to someone else, hoping the guilty were punished accordingly. Vigilantes, avengers, redeemers—no matter the name, they were people who took matters into their own hands. With the new millennium came a new type of redeemer: the victim's advocate. Every victim's advocate had a beginning, and this is the story of one of them.

Chance Hardway wants revenge. His woman was wronged by the Russian Mafia, and he has every intention of hunting them down for it. But information doesn’t come free. He’s got to get his hands dirty to find the men he’s looking for, so he jumps cities, doing odd jobs no one else wants. With someone on his tail, trying to beat him to the punch, Chance realizes he’s in a different position than he’d thought, and he’s running out of time. The Romano crime family, the Russian Mafia, the Muñoz Cartel, and every law enforcement agency in and around Las Vegas is after him and the woman he loves.