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As bombs rained down on Gaza in October 2023, images of mass death and destruction gripped the world, and openly genocidal statements from Israeli leaders foretold the magnitude of horrors to come. But the United States media was quick to downplay, obscure, and repackage an emerging campaign of...

"Myths of the Norsemen" by H.A. Guerber is an extensive retelling of the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Published in the early 20th century, Guerber's work is one of the most comprehensive and accessible English renditions of the stories of the Norse gods, goddesses, heroes, and the world they inhabit.

For more than 30 years, parents, caregivers, and health care providers have trusted Seizures and Epilepsy in Children to provide comprehensive, science-based information and practical answers to the most common questions about these conditions. In this new edition, completely revised and updated, a team of experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine offers guidance

Humans beware. As the robotic revolution continues to creep into our lives, it brings with it an impending sense of doom. What horrifying scenarios might unfold if our technology were to go awry? From self-aware robotic toys to intelligent machines violently malfunctioning, this anthology brings to life the half-formed questions and fears we all have about the increasing presence of robots in our lives.

When educators are challenged to address problem student behaviors, the question in their minds should never be "What's the right punishment?" Instead, this book describes the benefits to both teachers and students of using a relational discipline approach. The author draws on deep experiences as a teacher, coach, and school principal to show how discipline done right can help students to grow in self-management and responsibility.

We invite you, fellow horror aficionados, to take a ride on HellBound Highway – a terrifying trip into the darkest recesses of the human mind you'd care to discover, your ticket to ride provided by a bunch of the very best authors writing on the independent horror scene today.

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this. You are standing in a room filled with books, faced with a difficult decision. Suddenly, one with a distinctive cover catches your eye. It is a groundbreaking anthology of short stories from award-winning writers and game-industry titans who have embarked on a quest to explore what happens when video games and science fiction collide.

Toward the end of the Renaissance period, John Dee and Edward Kelly famously engaged in experiments with alchemy, crystal balls, and conversations with otherworldly entities during this important chapter of real occult and magical history. Here Adams explores the life of Dee and his relationship with Kelly, regarding these experiments. He offers examples of the sorts of dialogue that occurred, which Dee dutifully recorded for the sake of posterity. Adams also documents the tragic final years of the lives of both men, after they went their separate ways.

A cataract of evil has fallen over the planet Varchal as its orbit enters the influence of Sol-Ar, stirring up tectonic upheavals called Black Hallows. As malignant rains fall on the Imperious Crescent, those who access these sites are transformed into shadows of shame. Accession to the Donnephon throne at the age of 18 has thrust monumental responsibility on Tayem Fyreglance, queen of the Dragon Riders. Yet, there is a greater burden to bear.

Many church people and leaders feel like exiles in their own land. We are facing tremendous challenges. And, just as for those who came before us, the challenges are also opportunities. If we adapt to our new environment, as people and as the body of Christ. Gardens in the Desert offers local and denominational church leaders a practical, inspired scripture-rooted vision for how we can do this—how we can become God's church now for God's intended future. Michael Adam Beck and Ken Carter draw from Jeremiah 29 to provide wise guidance for leaders and churches seeking to adapt and thrive.

With authors from Clayton M. Christensen to Adam Grant and company examples from Intel to Uber, HBR's 10 Must Reads 2017 brings the most important management conversations to your fingertips.

Bram Johnstone likes to think he’s a good person. But does a "nice guy" stalk the girl of his dreams? Does he follow her to the library, to university lectures - in fact everywhere - simply to glimpse her shapely curves? To what lengths would he go just to engineer a situation where he’s in close proximity to the fair Maddie - even if only for a couple of precious minutes?

How would it change your life if you knew what everyone else was thinking? Merrick Whyte has used such a talent to profit from the world of high finance and business mergers. He puts it down to psychology, the study of body language and good background research. But the game is about to change. Someone is seeking his skills for a different purpose - one that leads him into the clandestine world of the occult. After falling foul of the law, he learns that discerning between friend and foe is not an easy task, especially when reality gets turned upside down.

The nineteenth century marked a transformative era in travel, particularly for women. As societal norms evolved and more women stepped beyond the confines of domestic life, a wave of courageous adventurers emerged. This podcast delves into the remarkable journeys of these intrepid women, who defied expectations and explored the world in search of adventure and freedom. Join us as we uncover their inspiring stories and celebrate their contributions to travel and exploration. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonThis show includes AI-generated content.

El Camino Hacia la Sanación: Descubriendo el Perdón es una guía transformadora que te invita a embarcarte en el más profundo viaje de autodescubrimiento y liberación. A través de sus páginas audibles, este audiolibro no solo te enseñará el verdadero significado del perdón, sino que también te guiará paso a paso hacia la sanación emocional y espiritual.

RCM is a podcast that doesn't just focus on the games of the MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, and XP and etc eras, it's focused on the experience as a whole from the eyes of someone who grew up during these times and became obsessed with it all. From talking about all of the popular pre-made brands to telling the stories of my child hood machines and experiences, RCM has a little something for everyone who enjoys retro computing and all it has to offer!

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Fintech CEOs Adam Holt (Asset-Map.com) and Derek Notman (Conneqtor.co and Couplr.ai) host the Rethink. Financial Advice podcast. With decades of real-world experience as veteran and actively practicing advisors and CFPs, they’re rethinking what it takes to succeed as a financial advisor in the 21st century. Challenging the status quo, Holt and Notman examine practice management, technology, planning, products, delivery of advice, digital marketing, designations, compensation, licenses, types of advisors, mindset, and entrepreneurship – all thoroughly explored and debated. Starting, growing...

The Lost Cause ideology that emerged after the Civil War and flourished in the early 20th century in essence sought to recast a struggle to perpetuate slavery as a heroic defense of the South. As Adam Domby reveals here, this was not only an insidious goal, but it was founded on falsehoods. The False Cause focuses on North Carolina to examine the role of lies and exaggeration in the creation of the Lost Cause narrative. In the process the book shows how these lies have long obscured the past and have been used to buttress white supremacy in ways that resonate to this day.

The Black Hallows is on the rise once more. Its existing conduits may have been eliminated, but new vessels have opened up to its malign influence. In the Blasted Lands, a creature born from the fusion of a fyre guardian and a giant insectoid makes its lair in ancient chambers where the sacred agnarim dragon eggs incubate.The former Queen of Cuscosa lives on in the body of her faithful blue-skin thrall, waiting for a transformation fuelled by the Hallows.