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For decades The Swarm sat in the sky, barely a spec among the stars. Decades. Yet that still wasn’t enough time to prepare. Some believed The Passing would never happen, not in their lifetime. But it did. The Swarm engulfed the planet, destroyed it, remoulded it, made Earth its own. And those that survived The Passing quickly found that the newly sculpted world wasn’t meant for them.

There’s an old Army saying: “Never volunteer for anything.” But Steven Carter did, and it changed the course of his life forever. From the icy wilderness of Nazi-occupied Norway to the treacherous alleyways of the Channel Islands, and finally the blood-soaked cliffs of Normandy, Carter leads his elite team of British Commandos on some of the most dangerous missions of World War II. Whether cut off behind enemy lines, betrayed from within, or climbing into the teeth of German artillery, Carter never backs down.

Our smelly story begins when Alice Appleby receives a mystery package from her Auntie Kimberley, containing a Super Seed. When planted, the Seed grows a magnificent Chili plant, but this is no ordinary plant. It's a magical plant from the Peruvian jungle! By cooking the Chilies and adding the right ingredients, Alice is able to make a set of amazing Formulas with the most magical abilities!

Ansa needs a husband. Fast. When the Lowtown witch matches her with a rich, reclusive noble, she cannot afford to ask too many questions, but cannot resist looking for answers on her own. Alexei best friend, the crown prince, has been exiled from Tal, and Alexei worries he is next. With dwindling funds and mounting problems, he cannot resist the distraction of the fiery serving woman asking for assistance.

Set in the late 19th century outside the West Texas town of Bretton, this third volume continues the stories of the men and women devoted in their own ways to Sheriff Ardiss Drake. Percy Murratt, still living with Ardiss, is in love. Unfortunately, so is Ardiss' foster brother, Caleb and with the same woman. Gary Wayne Orkney has recovered as much as possible from the beating he received from Lancaster O'Loch and desperately wants to ride a horse again and continue his service as a deputy. Reverend Merle Tallison is considering leaving Bretton and finding a life for himself.

1942: the biggest raid in military history is launched across the English Channel. On the other side, the enemy is sitting in relative peace and comfort in occupied France, while the land war is being fought in distant Africa and Russia. But the Allies are about to change that with a massive raid into Normandy, to be mounted by the Canadians and British Commandos.

Guns of the Waste Land recasts the legends of King Arthur as an American Western. Set in the late 19th century outside the West Texas town of Bretton, the second volume continues the story of four men devoted in their own ways to Sheriff Ardiss Drake. Percy Murratt awakens to find himself safely in Bretton under Drake's protection and able to learn of his absentee father. Meanwhile, Reverend Merle Tallison struggles to find God in the midst a world seemingly devoid of decency and goodwill.

Aleksander is the oldest son of the Steinfeld family and a child prodigy. Exceptionally gifted at the piano, his father grooms him to become a world-class concert pianist in the family tradition. Making a name for himself in Europe and the US, everything seems to be on track for the Steinfelds' continuing international acclaim. Tragically, during a pogrom in Lwów, Poland, in 1918, the Steinfelds are arrested, and their home burned to the ground.

Beautiful Details of Life takes us through the details of our lives and motivationally explains why those details are so important for us and what we have to do to see them, to feel them, and to put them together like pieces of puzzles.

Having survived a dangerous mission to Jersey, a shady government official asks Carter to risk his life again. A new type of encryption machine is located in France and only Carter and his men can get to it.... Carter takes on the mission knowing he may die.

We live in a world which is changing at overwhelming speed. Today, there is not one area of life which is protected from an overflowing sea of troubles. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall, even life on our planet is under threat. Yet it appears an alarm bell is now tolling at the very heart of our human-being. From the evidence of the many who question their received identity, it appears that more than ever before, a profound and unsettling anxiety is eroding our inner world.

In the midst of a world torn by war, one man's courage will be tested. When a miscalculated explosion leaves Carter unconscious, he awakens in hostile territory, isolated and hunted. With only his commando training to rely on, he must navigate the treacherous landscape of enemy lines, where every moment counts and danger lurks at every turn.

Set in the late 19th century outside the West Texas town of Bretton, this first volume tells the story of four men wandering the American desert: Percy Murratt leaves his home to find Sheriff Ardiss Drake and learn more about the kind of man his father was.

From birth, we are led to believe that we should only do what other people want us to do. We are taught that we are here to grow into a duplicate of our family members and accept whatever comes our way. As we grow up, society tells us that we should do what others want us to do and not necessarily what is right for us. This audiobook will help you discover how unique you truly are, how to embrace that uniqueness, and use all of your gifts to be the light in this world that you were destined to be. It is time to embrace your personal power and be the hero that this world needs.

Some days, Luka the blue whale doesn't feel happy at all. He gets angry, he's sad, he cries until the ocean is salty. His friend Jenny wants to help Luka, but how? Luckily, a wise mermaid might know what to do.... This story gently introduces children to the symptoms of depression and gives advice on how to help others who are feeling blue. This is a book not just for children.

"Once a year, evil is allowed to return to the earthly world. And if it is on the prowl for a victim, there is no escape. It will lurk in the dark. Year after year. Every Halloween night."

A family gift of reading the spirits in flames has taken everything from her, but can it give her everything she needs? In The Stars Will Guide Us Back, 13 short stories encapsulating the elements of speculative fiction and magical realism travel the themes of mental health, loss, mortality, self-confidence, and finding hope through difficult circumstances. Explore the immersive worlds within, along with a range of peculiar, distinct, and queer characters.

Meet Rex in this fun rhyme for bedtime! Children love and enjoy the rhyme in every line. Rex is a dinosaur who is desperate for friends. Find out how he makes his dreams come true, and see how it ends! The bedtime story your kid will always want to hear.

Nutrition, lifestyle, and herbal guidance for men trying to conceive. Looking to boost sperm health and optimise your chances of conceiving naturally without drugs or surgery? This audiobook will help you to: Discover specific simple changes you can make to your diet, lifestyle, and supplementation to optimise your chances of becoming a father, get clear on the most evidence-based and up-to-date interventions to support sperm health, and get up a clear action plan based on your specific diagnosis and fertility goals

Embark on a riveting journey with "A Watching Brief," an enthralling audiobook by Charles Smith, artfully narrated by Michael Hajiantonis. Set against the backdrop of post-war England in spring 1946, this compelling story follows Kitty Cathcart's unexpected assignment as she nears the end of her secondment to the security services. As the government adds an extra layer of security to a remote shingle bank where scientists are diligently working on Britain's atomic bomb, Kitty's role takes an unforeseen turn.