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It's a story that he hasn't told anyone for fifty years. A secret that he's kept ever since he grew tired of the disbelieving faces and doctors' reports advising medication. He's been careful. He hasn't even touched a single drop of booze since that one, fateful evening. This is why his decision on this day - the decision to have three drinks - will change the life of bright young waitress Lisa Willoughby forever. For today, the Man on Table Ten has decided that he wants to share his incredible tale.

Clarity Week is your go-to podcast for mindful drinking and alcohol moderation. Born from a simple idea. Seven days alcohol-free to boost clarity and well-being. Each episode explores the benefits of taking a break, with real stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you reset, refocus, and feel your best.

Have you ever felt as if you couldn't go on? That you were nearly lost under the weight of your own burdens? Were you told - or did you decide - that the only way out was to soldier on, to blindly grind out the days until you felt like you could breathe again, if not as well as before? What if there was another way?That's the option that Jerry is presented with by his best friend, Robert, along with an incredible tale of the man who came to Robert in his own time of need; the man who calls himself Mister Grief; the man who has a tale of his own to tell.

Now, scattered and hunted by the monstrous rakul, Rachel and Jarek must do everything they can to protect their friends and keep their brewing Enochian weapons safe long enough for one slim chance at turning the tides. But first, they have to find each other. And with no comm network to speak of and a squadron of galaxy-class killers on their tails, nothing is quite so simple. Harvest has fallen. Earth stands on the brink of destruction, its would-be defenders staring down the precipice. They won't go down without a fight. But what if their fight was never enough?

Yuna was just an eight-year-old girl when she experienced total devastation. Growing up in the Mongolian countryside, she wasn't ready to face the darker side of the world. And yet she had to. After she was kidnapped by an organized crime gang, Yuna had to overcome her fears at an early age and start taking care of herself. She tried to escape from slavery, but everybody that she encountered wanted to take advantage of her.

My name is Haldin Raish. Legionnaire. And the High General just murdered my parents. My dad was well respected in the Legion. Always had a reputation for doing the right thing, no matter the cost. He was a good man. And whatever he stumbled onto got them both killed. Messily. Now, that red-eyed thing is coming for me. It walks like the High General. Talks like him, too. But it's not. Human beings don't shirk off gunfire and smack grown men across the room like that. Not even High Generals. And he's not the only one.

"Because you squeezed my bottle and set me free, I will grant you three wishes," Mister Bubble told the children.

Master of sci-fi Dan Smith delivers an action-packed thriller as secret organisation The Night House exposes the bloodcurdling truth of what lurks inside Dr Kilgore’s House of Horrors. Deep in the Texan desert, the Slade family’s trip of a lifetime takes a terrifying turn when their car...

Cosa c'è di più reale? Un mondo in cui siamo nati o un mondo che creiamo per noi stessi? Il leggendario creatore, maestro della narrazione e icona culturale Stan Lee, parte verso un nuovo universo alla ricerca di risposte ad alcune delle domande più pressanti del nostro tempo! L'unica domanda rimasta? Ti unirai a lui in questo viaggio?

Anders als geplant, verbringt Edie die Sommerferien bei ihrem exzentrischen Onkel. Dieser betreibt eine geheimnisvolle Tierarztpraxis im verwunschenen New Forest und Edie entdeckt voller Staunen, dass die tierischen Patienten ihres Onkels zu den wohl seltensten der Welt gehören: Pegasi, Einhörner, Drachen und viele mehr. Dank Edies besonderer Gabe kann sie mit diesen außergewöhnlichen Tieren kommunizieren. Deswegen nimmt ihr Onkel sie auch mit auf die Reise in den Himalaya, um einem jungen Yeti in Not zu helfen.

What if we were able to gain profound insight into the unique design, creative drive, and potential destiny of the people in our lives? The bold promise of this book is that we can. This ability carries an awesome responsibility: We must all be mentors and midwives to the personal vocations of others. Unrepeatable is about the urgent need for each of us to cultivate the vocations of others and the steps we should take to do it well. As we enter into the stories of others' lives, we enter into the story of God's love. There is no greater adventure. Unrepeatable invites you to be a part of it.

Something is hidden beneath the shifting sands of Middle Egypt, and its discovery will bring humanity to the edge of oblivion. Archaeologist Gail Turner stumbles upon the most incredible find in living memory, a find that the ruthless Seth Mallus will do anything to get hold of. Caught up in a web of deceit, kidnapping, and murder, Gail struggles to unravel the mystery of the Amarna Stickman as the world around her descends into chaos.

If you know what your man is thinking, then you will be way ahead of the game. Miscommunication or misunderstanding is one of the major reasons that men fall out of love from you or start to lose interest. One part of the battle is seducing him. The other part of the battle is keeping him. Learn how you can achieve this in this book!

Dr Luke Evans, MP and GP, is joined by fellow MPs, famous faces, and just some of the extraordinary people he comes across in his job. They discuss everything from personal experiences, to unpacking politics. Topics this series include mental health, body image, and life as an MP.

Quench Your Thirst for Savage Sword and Sorcery Action Adventure! The masters of sword and sorcery fiction might be dead but just because Robert E. Howard is no longer penning Conan tales doesn't mean you have to go without your fix of axe wielding barbarians, lusty wenches and evil wizards! Literary Rebel is proud to bring you a whole new crop of monthly fantasy fiction by talented new authors. "The first issue does not disappoint!" "Hack and slash goodness." "Harkens back to the days of the pulp masters..." Fans of Robert E.

From NFL rising-star prospect to wanted fugitive, Calvin Watters is a sadistic African-American Las Vegas debt collector framed by a murderer who, like the Vegas police, finds him to be the perfect fall guy. When the brutal slaying of a prominent casino owner is followed by the murder of a well-known bookie, Detective Dale Dayton is thrown into the middle of a highly political case. Against his superiors and better judgement, Dayton is willing to give Calvin one last chance. To redeem himself, Calvin must prove his innocence by finding the real killer....

Four friends, infinite sonic fan-fiction. Can they read through it all, or will they lose their sanity first? Listen every week to find out how deep this rabbit hole goes.

A miracle comes with a terrifying price when a young blind woman confronts the horrors lurking in her basement. A trio of campers is forced to fight for their lives when their weekend getaway opens a portal to terrifying new dimension. And a Ouija board summons a malevolent force when two sisters try to contact a lost loved one. Scare Street is proud to present a spine-tingling new collection of 14 terrifying tales. And with each macabre nightmare more horrifying than the last, it’s only a matter of time before you unleash a blood-curdling shriek of your own….

Many people aspire to become successful, but what does success really look like? Is it the same for everyone? Does it have a requisite trait or quality that not everyone has? How do you define success? Regardless of how you define it, remember that your view of what success looks like is always valid; and once you know what success looks like for you, it’s time to take steps toward it.

Kismet [n.] /'kismet/ Destiny; Fate. Origin: 19th century: from Arabic, qisma 'division, portion, lot', qasama 'to divide'. Anna [n.] /'æne/ Journalist and Community Shed entrepreneur, rent-a-sheep developer; in love. Or maybe not. Anna's a free spirit. Definitely happy. Or anxious. Or is it more panicked? She's certainly talented. Unless she's really a fraud. Absolutely hilarious - but possibly grieving. And lustful. On the edge. Having a glass of wine. Whether Kismet means destiny or division, Anna is about to test it to its very limits.