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When a mysterious ballet theatre surfaces in Paris, people are drawn to the stage productions with a magnetic force. Captivated dancers hastily audition for the grand creations with a sheer disregard for the terror which is rumored to reside within the theatre. A sense of dread permeates the company as the lines between illusion and reality are obscured, when one of the performers is thought to be a "danseur de la crypt", a nefarious villain who carries out justice for the immortals.

What is it like to die? A mass of the majority of near-death experiences (NDEs) testified to publicly over the past four decades have been portrayed as pleasurable, even magnificent. Almost overlooked in the elation about them has been the sobering reality that not all NDEs are so encouraging. In this anthology, the author delves into 24 chapters of NDEs. After having a few near-death experiences herself, Eve wanted to hear from others. What was it like for them? Did they see the gates of heaven? Or was it just blackness?

Would you love to show off your knowledge to your family, friends, and teachers? Do you have plenty of time commuting or on a field trip? Want to learn on the go? Here's several hours of chemistry knowledge about the uses of elements and chemicals. You'll also learn many fun facts about chemicals. Enjoy!

Wisdom has always been a precious and powerful resource, but what exactly is it, and how can we cultivate and apply it? As a problem-solving tool, it has never been more necessary, and as a guide to living well, it is our best friend. To explore its nature and use, its cultivation and benefits, best-selling author Miguel Mendonça interviews 25 highly accomplished and insightful artists, activists, writers, and teachers from around the world.

From the host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast—with cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques, The Sleep Solution will help anyone achieve healthy sleep and eliminate pills, pain, and fatigue. If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren’t going to do it...

A comprehensive guide to the varied sleep disorders that affect children from infancy to adolescence, many of which are commonly misdiagnosed, offering new wisdom to parents about how to ease their child's troubles. Sleep disorders in children are on the rise. Experts have pronounced...

Jennifer and Jonathan, a showbiz couple, leave their ailing daughter in New York City to come to Hollywood, so Jonathan can audition for a film. And when Jennifer stays with her old friend Michael, a dancer turned social worker, past sins shed new light on the present in the age of AIDS.

Neal Burgess, a semi-retired, middle-aged computer analyst from California, had just cashed in from a start-up company he helped bring to life. He bought the sailboat of his dreams and was enjoying his new liveaboard lifestyle in a small marina in southern Alabama, intending to just kick back, relax, do some writing, and focus on his zen practice. Life there was idyllic and blissfully uneventful until the day he met Cap'n Billy, a prototypical, down-home good ol' boy who operated a small shrimping trawler along the inland waterways that lined the Gulf.

In Who Will Stay?, veteran missionary and church planter D.W. Hansen explains how the true power to change lives is found in community. Weaving together stories from the mission field and teaching from the Bible, he paints a picture of the house that Jesus is building: a safe, thriving, love-filled place where God’s transformational work can flourish.

Profiles of Personality offers a refreshingly different approach to learning personality. Designed to serve as a primary or supplementary book for courses on personality theory, Profiles of Personality gently guides the listener to go beyond learning about the theories of personality to encouraging critical thought about them. Drawing on many years of teaching experience, DeRobertis writes in an accessible, engaging manner that keeps the listener engaged. The second edition of this book has been expanded and updated with new content.

In Treatment Planning 101, you won't find a long list of potential treatment plans to cut and paste to your heart's content. What you will find is an in-depth look at proper treatment plan mechanics. This text includes a link to a free companion workbook to help the listener explore the concepts outlined in this text to his or her own life situation. This text can be used in conjunction with training or as a stand-alone process to make sure that everyone in an organization is speaking the same language and approaching treatment planning from a similar perspective.

Science - and chemistry, in particular - is the key to understanding the world, and it’s every bit as important as learning to read and balance numbers. So, how can you engage your kids and help them understand the world better? The answer is simple: by making it fun.

The world is full of promise and expectations, with some paths paved before you. But have you ever noticed that those paths have tolls or require a specific means of travel? The hustle of daily life can make it hard to set long-term goals, or even choose one. Your research may bring you to many models that triumphant businesses use. But life has a way of constantly changing, yet there is still a uniqueness to your journey.

In Vegan Revolution: Saving Our World, Revitalizing Judaism, Schwartz shows how now, perhaps more than ever, veganism offers a pathway for all of us of whatever faith (or no faith) to reduce hunger, conserve the environment, save water, reinstitute justice, and care for animals and the Earth. It is no coincidence, as Schwartz demonstrates, that many of these ideas are mandates in Jewish scripture, and that reincorporating a care for the world (tikkun olam) can itself reinvigorate the spirit of a faith and galvanize its practitioners to act.

A self-help guide to understanding and better managing your student loans. All are encouraged to purchase this book, students and parents. If you have had or have ever known anyone to have had student debt, this is the book for you!

Logic problem solving is a method I have put together that identifies a problem before finding a solution using a wide range of tools, strategies, and techniques. After listening to the tool section, you will be as thorough as a detective, as precise as a marksman, and as resourceful as a survivalist. This book is not about basic problem-solving; it’s a lifestyle and a mindset if you decide to apply it to your life. It will change the way you think forever. I explain each tool with stories and examples that relate to what you see and do every day.

Perfectly sized for your commute, coffee break, or evening entertainment, this collection of short horror stories grabs your attention and won’t let go. You may be too afraid to sleep at night. You may find yourself weeping over the fate of unfortunate victims. These stories are not for the faint of heart - you will cringe, cry, groan, and swear as they plumb the depths of human evil. Grab a blanket or a sweater, because these tales will leave you shivering.

With a roar, it leapt from the bridge as the missiles hit. It landed on the riverbank slope beside them in a crouch. A troll. Oh my god. This was a troll. Lacey and Mack shared a horrified look, their fingers twisting together. Fear raced through Mack sharp as pain. Trolls were more rare, much larger than goblins and far more dangerous. The Horror Wars have begun. Maelstroms fill the sky like storms, their green and purple lightning depositing goblins, trolls, and ogres.

Once you target your core passion and begin pursuing your personal mission, you'll discover the power and satisfaction of living a deeply meaningful life. Tapping your core passion is the key. Some people live their entire lives thwarted and unfulfilled, because although they know something's missing, they don't know exactly what it is.

Taking the company into the 21st century was not going to be easy for Mr. Blue, Jr. His Chief of Staff, B.B. Queen, seemed to be getting with the program, while other sales executives were lagging behind. Faced with constant threats from those challenging his authority and the voice of Mr. Blue, Sr. echoing in his head, he and others find themselves involved in a series of games with plots and twists that keep them all on their toes, everyone vying for the prize. Who will advance? And who will be sent packing?