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This addictive John Jakes adventure blends the Kents’ ruthless push for an empire with murderous betrayal and the Civil War’s life-altering culmination. With the Civil War reaching its gory climax, the divided Kent family is pushed to the edge of complete destruction. With the advent of the transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad, the Kents continue to fight for their foothold among America’s wealthy founding families. While their private, insular war rages, young Jeremiah Kent is tempted by a calculating Southern belle into a trap of deceit, lust, and murder.

Many women are not enjoying an abundant, full, and satisfying life because they are still imprisoned by the pain of the past. It's time to get free and live free! Bishop TD Jakes shares words of encouragement that will heal your soul and liberate your heart. Maybe you have experienced trauma, abuse, destructive relationships, betrayal, pain from poor decisions, unforgiveness, guilt, or shame. Even though you may have already received God's forgiveness, it's time for you to start walking in the healing and wholeness He has made available to you.

The Alexander is the last true warship, a relic from the days of interstellar war. She's destined for the scrapyard, and her captain, Richard Hammett, is about to retire. Their last mission is a training run with a ship full of cadets. It's supposed to be a routine hop through a wormhole gate. But gates have been going offline, one after another, and Hammett knows in his bones it means trouble. The kind of trouble only a real warship can handle.

You should try your best, work well with others, and produce excellent work. Right? But these cherished nuggets of advice, in practice, have a dark side that can lead to career-limiting unintended consequences. And they're not alone. Based on Jake Breeden's experience coaching thousands of leaders in 27 countries, and new research in economics, neuroscience, and psychology, Tipping Sacred Cows reveals how to overcome the dangerous behaviors that masquerade as virtues at work, and how to lead with fewer self-imposed limitations and greater results.

A hilariously honest book about surviving middle school while navigating a chronic illness from the Stonewall Honor-winning author of Almost Flying. Twelve-year-old Al Schneider is too scared to talk about the two biggest things in her life: 1. Her stomach hurts all the time and she has no idea...

You're going to hear about a man living out of a tent in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, USA, without much money, far from any busy kind of life, working as a deli clerk and telling everyone around how he was going to his soulmate, Priska, in Switzerland—during a pandemic. Maybe to some that idea sounds crazy, and to be honest, it mostly does sound crazy. That is the beauty of this fun adventure tale. Jake, the man living in that tent, absolutely knew he was going to unite with his beloved, thousands of miles away, during the most travel-restricted moment in all of history.

The last fight is here! Team Grendel and the crew of the Beowulf III have met their match. A sadistic maniac has them in her clutches, and the last MEGA is on the hunt for revenge. It is a race to see which evil destroys Grendel first! Or will the team of misfits, mad scientists, and ex-Navy SEALs finally prevail and be allowed a chance to live out their lives in peace?   

Dr. William Johnson entdeckt an einem Denkmal ungewöhnliche, große rote Käfer. Aus den Augen der Statue rinnt eine rote Flüssigkeit … Blut? Kurz darauf wird der Arzt entführt und vom Kidnapper gibt es keine Spur. Werden Larry Brent und Morna Ulbrandson das Geheimnis um die Höllenkäfer lüften können?

Four Weeks to Finished is a valuable tool for an expert or novice to becoming a prolific author and mastering the job of writing for a living. In Four Weeks to Finished, writers will learn important tips on increasing productivity and avoiding costly mistakes.

Camp One has one brutal rule: If you attempt to escape, you die—and three random prisoners die with you. Tom Thrush has resigned himself to dying by degrees, doing forced labor while he slowly starves. When he learns that a distant mesa holds a slim chance at freedom, he does nothing. The price of escape is too high. Then fever sweeps through the camp. Surrounded by armed guards and an unforgiving jungle, paralyzed by the threat of reprisals, Tom watches as the men he’s sworn to protect die one by one. If anyone is to survive, Tom will have to do the unthinkable. Escape.

Children's storytelling podcast for kids of all ages. A new and original story each episode. Stories with a heart, designed to encourage discussion... Perfect for parents and teachers! A family friendly podcast which can be used for school assemblies, car journeys, bedtime, anytime! Proud member of Kids Listen, a grass roots organisation promoting content just for children. Your new favourite kid's podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shortlisted for the 2024 Carnegie Medal for Excellence The “closely observed, compassionate, and far-sighted” (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Under a White Sky) story of climate migration in the United States—the personal stories of those experiencing displacement...

"The book that America needs right now." --Tom Brokaw, journalist and author of The Greatest Generation "Jake Wood offers one of the most soaring definitions of service I've ever seen." --Maria Shriver, award-winning journalist and author of I've Been Thinking From Marine sniper Jake Wood, a...

New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes explains the tools that we need to know—whether we’re single and looking to have a committed relationship or already married—before taking the next big step. The star of BET’s Mind, Body & Soul, and featured guest speaker on Oprah’s...

Communicate boldly and effectively like never before with the help and guidance of a #1 New York Times bestselling author and trusted Bishop. In Don't Drop the Mic, Bishop Jakes speaks to readers about communication and how the ways we speak and interact with others can be part of our everyday...

SWGMIF is an educational podcast focused on giving you the language to understand the systems of oppression you live under and your role in perpetuating or dismantling them. In it, I highlight the various -isms of our society, like racism, sexism, and ableism, and compassionately urge you to think and act differently to create a more equitable world.

On the world of Gaiyel lies a continent named Bardane, it is here where heroes must be born again. This is Our Quest!Hello avid adventurers, I am Jake your Dungoen Master, welcome to the beautiful world of Dungeons and Dragons. For those of you new to D&D, this is a story driven fantasy game, where a Dungeon Master, or “DM”, will narrate a fictional world and players will role play characters within the world. Players must overcome a variety of challenges, set by the DM, such as puzzles; traps and fights, in order to progress further in the story. They do this by rolling a multitude of ...

Zach has always been a master of Survival Horror video games. Naturally, he always thought he'd be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse. Don't all gamers think the same? But when the undead take over his school, the city, and possibly the entire world, he learns he was dead wrong. Alongside his fellow gamers, and a self-proclaimed, Zombie Killer, he must navigate this new world, and learn to contend with more than just those infected with the virus. To save his friends, he must face religious fanatics, a corrupted government, and an entire company of psychopaths that think it's all a game.

Oft-hailed as the Jimi Hendrix of his generation, living guitar legend Joe Satriani has long transcended stylistic boundaries with a sound that raises the bar like a new horizon for the broader genre of instrumental guitar rock. Joe's six-string secrets have astounded listeners around the world for nearly 30 years. Featuring exclusive, firsthand interviews with Satriani, Strange Beautiful Music offers a unique look inside the studio with Joe, giving fans a chance to get up close and personal like never before.

Based on solid biblical principles and modern-day realities, Healing the Wounds of the Past provides solutions for the tragedies and traumas you may have experienced and helps you move confidently beyond the past and into a life of joy, success, and abundance in God's glory. Offering encouragement and loving guidance to a wide audience, this book is especially written for those who have been victimized physically, spiritually, or emotionally.