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In Legacy, Colorado, our inheritance is simple: Fire and Heartbreak. Sebastian Vargas . . . he's both. He was my best friend. My first love. My everything. Until he was my nothing. It's been ten years since the wildfire that turned our small town to ashes, taking the lives of our fathers and their elite hotshot crew. Six years since Bash disappeared with my heart. No explanation. No goodbye. But now he's home, fighting to resurrect the very thing that destroyed us both.

Picture a dystopian future where Earth is dominated by a fanatical religious government called the New Covenant. Being a part of the LGBTQIA+ community is a crime punishable by death. You are one of two men whose names were sent in a transmission from the cosmos needed for a mission to travel by a new technology to another star system. You are trapped in a small space ship with a man that hates you on what feels like an asinine scavenger hunt for Points, or encrypted shards that are needed to further explore the star systems and upgrade your ship for the next decade.

For Colonel Mitchell "Ares" Williams, there is no giving up. There is no going back. The Goliath may have fallen into enemy hands, but the war must go on. After all, he and the Riggers have what they need to locate the Creator, the man responsible for the alien threat and the key to unraveling their unstoppable attack. All they have to do is get to him before the Tetron do.

In Origins, dive into Alexandra Heale's witchy whirlwind of a childhood, marked by her mom's firm rule to keep her magic under wraps. Growing up, Alexandra faced the daunting task of concealing her burgeoning powers, leading to a series of enchantingly awkward moments and magical missteps. Amidst learning to tame her unpredictable abilities, she navigated the perils of keeping her true self hidden, all while dealing with the everyday challenges of adolescence. In Origins, dive into Alexandra Heale's witchy whirlwind of a childhood, marked by her mom's firm rule to keep her magic under wraps.

The book addresses controversies related to the origins of cancer and provides solutions to cancer management and prevention. It expands upon Otto Warburg's well-known theory that all cancer is a disease of energy metabolism. However, Warburg did not link his theory to the "hallmarks of cancer" and thus his theory was discredited. This book aims to provide evidence, through case studies, that cancer is primarily a metabolic disease requiring metabolic solutions for its management and prevention.

This series delves into the fascinating world of the Grinch, exploring his origins, cultural impact, and timeless themes. Part one uncovers the character’s creation by Dr. Seuss and the inspiration behind his story of holiday disdain. Part two highlights the Grinch’s journey through pop culture, from the beloved 1966 animated classic to Jim Carrey’s live-action portrayal and the modern 2018 adaptation. Finally, part three reflects on the powerful themes of redemption, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas, showcasing why the Grinch continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

“A harsh, visceral, novel of conspiracy and betrayal . . . a distrubing mix that plays on our sense of history while at the same time it appeals to our darkest fantasies of rough justice.”—Chicago Tribune The inspiration for the USA Network series Shooter He was one the best Marine...

In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the great transformation of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyi's seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade.

Disney Origin Stories: From Dreams to Timeless Classics" delves into the fascinating, behind-the-scenes tales of how some of Disney’s most iconic creations came to life. From the groundbreaking production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first-ever animated feature film, to the intricate journey of bringing Mary Poppins to the big screen, this series explores the creative risks, technological innovations, and personal triumphs that defined Disney’s rise as a global storytelling powerhouse. Each article sheds light on the visionaries, challenges, and inspirations that shaped the ...

The Origin of Superstition," also known as "Superstition on the Air," was a 1935 radio series that delved into the origins of popular superstitions. Through captivating dramatizations, the series transported listeners across time and space to uncover the historical roots of these beliefs. The show's meticulous research ensured that each episode presented an accurate and unbiased account of the superstition in question, allowing the facts to speak for themselves. The only fictional elements were the names of individuals involved, which were changed to protect their privacy."

The Origin of Horses: Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient DNA In the vast expanse of human history, few creatures have captured our imagination and played such a pivotal role in shaping our civilization as the horse. This magnificent animal, with its strength, grace, and unwavering spirit, has been a constant companion on our journey through the ages. From the windswept steppes of Eurasia to the bustling cities of the modern world, the story of the horse is a tale of resilience, adaptation, and enduring partnership with humankind. Recent advancements in the field of ancient DNA research have ...

Small southern towns are not always sleepy—particularly in Larkspur, Mississippi, where homes burst into flames and lives crumble. It is the suspicious death of a young woman that costs premiere plastic surgeon Dan Foxworth his surgical dynasty, his life, and that of his wife. Devastated by the loss of both parents and unable to meet a bitter grandfather's expectations, Sher Foxworth tries to save an elderly woman from her burning home. Suddenly the accidental hero, his life is turned upside down by disturbing twists of fate.

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the “rise of the West” is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World and upon the maturing field of environmental history, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles, including their impacts on the environment.

The origins of April Fools' Day remain shrouded in mystery, but the tradition of playing pranks on the first of April has been observed since at least Renaissance Europe, with roots that likely extend even further back in history. Despite numerous theories attempting to trace the holiday's beginnings to ancient Roman festivals like Hilaria or to the reign of Emperor Constantine, conclusive evidence supporting these claims is scarce. One oft-repeated story, itself an example of an April Fools' hoax, suggests that the holiday began in France in 1564 when King Charles IX officially moved the ...

Point of Origin is about the world of food, worldwide. Each week we travel to different countries exploring culture through food, examining its past and present, and what it teaches us about who we are and how we came to be. Join Whetstone Magazine co-founder host Stephen Satterfield as he connects with those most immersed in defining and preserving global foodways. Along the way we’re drinking natural wine in Australia, sipping tea — Taiwanese Oolong and Sri Lankan Ceylon — and eating frejon, a Nigerian staple with Brazilian origins. The power of food is that it has a story to tell. ...

A podcast dedicated to exploring the world of Stargate one episode at a time.

Your soul's origin is where it all began. The Pleiadians’ gift to humanity and all sentient Beings is the knowledge of this moment and how to experience it with the instructions in this book. The Ripple Point is a beautiful light receptor site, a single vortex of energy in front of you where you can download soul information. It is instrumental in self-awakening because it’s the command post for your soul and how energy is distributed in the chakras’ vibrational system, thoughts, and feelings. It is also connected with soul purpose.

Drawing from a wide array of materials, Ian C. Hope refutes earlier charges of a lack of professionalization in the antebellum American army and an overreliance on the teachings of Swiss military theorist Antoine de Jomini. Instead, Hope shows that inculcation in West Point's American military curriculum eventually came to provide the army with an officer corps that shared a common doctrine and common skill in military problem solving.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is a pioneering private aerospace company with a mission to enable sustainable human life in space. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the reusable New Shepard rocket for suborbital space tourism and the development of the heavy-lift New Glenn rocket for orbital missions. Its ambitious Orbital Reef project aims to create a commercial space station for research, tourism, and manufacturing. Blue Origin's focus on reusability, sustainability, and innovation positions it as a key player in the competitive space industry, with ...