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1929, Heroldsberg, Germany. Rolf might only be twelve years old, but he’s old enough to know that things have not been good in his country since the end of the Great War. Half of Germany is out of work, and a new political movement is taking hold that scares him. Every night, Rolf’s father and older brother, Romer, have increasingly heated arguments about politics at the dinner table. And when two members of the new Nazi Party, Hans and Nils, move to town as part of the Hitler Youth, Rolf is uneasy to see how enamored Romer is by their promises of bringing Germany to glory.

When Alex Wilson’s estranged uncle unexpectedly dies, Alex realizes he would do just about anything to make peace with the man who had raised him as his own. He’d even reach out to the dead. But things more dangerous than ghosts haunt his uncle’s broken down trailer and the nearly abandoned one-gas-station town of Fair Hill just beyond. Things that can devour the living and the dead alike, and are all too ready to answer his call.

Gus Van Sant’s film and the ’90s cult of the alternative Gus Van Sant’s 1991 indie darling My Own Private Idaho perplexed and provoked, inspiring a new ethos for a new decade: being different was better than being good. Gentlemen of the Shade examines how the film was a coming-of-age for a generation of young people who would embrace the alternative and bring their outsider perspectives to sustainability, technology, gender constructs, and social responsibility.

The beginning of the year 1783, I received my final orders and instructions, and left Calcutta, to execute the service which was intrusted to my care. Lieutenant Samuel Davis, and Mr. Robert Saunders, were included in the commission with which I was honoured, and appointed to accompany me, the former as Draftsman and Surveyor, the latter in the capacity of Surgeon. I had every reason to congratulate myself on the choice which had been made of these gentlemen as my associates; and in their kind and friendly attention, I had the satisfaction to find a constant source of comfort.

MMLJ Publishing is proud to publish this Part 2 of 7 J.C. Ryle book Holiness series. The Holiness book was initially published in 1877 but this classic is more useful today than ever before. MMLJ Publishing has taken several steps to update the narrative from Victorian to Modern era. This part 2 Holiness book focuses on The Fight, The Cost and Growth.

When AJ meets a handsome older stranger on the night of his birthday celebrations, things get explosive, fast. Not long after meeting him, AJ discovers the truth about his new lovers presence in his little village, which shakes the foundations of their tentative relationship to the core. Jasper, having misled AJ, returns to his life in the city only to discover he can no longer be the man he once was. AJ has irrevocably changed him. So now he must to do anything he can to win the heart of the man he loves and put right his mistake.

Morgan has felt left behind since her best friend moved away. On a quest for something more, she dreams of stepping out of her comfort zone and maybe becoming her own knight in shining armour. Jack's life isn't going to plan. The small-town life he retreated into after a bad break-up is starting to feel less idyllic and more isolating. Trying to write new, more exciting stories for themselves, they lean hard into weekly role-playing games with their friends and plans for a fantastical Renaissance Faire adventure.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to How False Idols Are Praised and learn about Baal, God's view on false gods, and the worship of professional athletes and movie stars.

It’s 1780, Daniel and his sister Pearl arrive in London with the world at their feet and their future assured. Having escaped a Jamaican sugar plantation, Daniel fought for the British in the American War of Independence and was rewarded with freedom and an inheritance. But the city is not a place for men like Daniel and he is callously tricked and finds himself, along with his sister Pearl, in the rookeries of St Giles – a warren of dark and menacing alleyways, filled with violence and poverty.

Witch Briar Wyngrave's time is limited. The wasting curse that killed his mother is coming for him too, consuming his magic bit by bit. At least he'll have the chance to make his name as a magical fashion designer with an elite placement in Pentawynn, the country's glittering capital, after graduation. Until, that is, a prophecy sends him to the remote island of Coill Darragh instead, in search of a predestined lover with a mysterious mask.

FBI agents Annie Caden and John McNeil are thrust into life-and-death challenges when they concoct a plan to hunt for Americans held hostage in war-torn Iraq. John is reassigned from Baghdad to a British base in Basra and embedded with US Army Green Berets. Annie has the unenviable mission of fighting the real battle—keeping the project alive. Donovan, a National Security Agency (NSA) Analyst becomes an integral part of the team searching for the hostages.

Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In England, his most magisterial book to date, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history.

In this book I explain how to behave wisely whenever we are relating to authority in order to continue to enjoy the blessings of the Lord in our lives. Doing things the Lord's way has always been a better option than doing it ourselves. Those who have fathers go further in life and there is a blessing attached to it.

In this groundbreaking volume, Ösel Tendzin presents the authentic teachings of the Buddha and the path of Buddhist meditation according to the Kagyü Lineage of Tibet. It presents a practical way of relating to Buddhist practice that can be applied immediately to our everyday life and the world we live in. Starting with the premise that all human beings possess the basic mind of enlightenment as their intrinsic nature, the author lays out a path that allows us to dissolve the clouds of confusion and let the brilliance of awakened mind shine through.

Casey's life is in peril at every turn as one extraordinary event piles on top of another. With the help of the Wardens, he finds himself in the middle of ancient wars and dangerous voyages. Is there a legend that isn't based on real history? Is there a myth that is not rooted somehow in truth? If there is, Casey has yet to discover it in his quest to keep the Enemy from the life-liquid... of the Blood King.

Captain Hook isn’t loyal to anyone, but I’d die for her. Once I was a prince, then I became a lost boy, then their king. Now, I’m nothing more than a heartless villain. Or at least so I thought. Until I met her. Until I had a reason for that husk in my chest to resume its beating. I know I’m not alone. She’s worked her magic on all of us. Her monstrous beast

That night another deep sleep came over him; and he once again saw the angel that had hand-delivered the tenets of the Noahide covenant. She said, "Noah, why doubtest thou, my child?" He answered, "I’ve failed. I’m a failure. You should really seek out a more qualified individual for this task. I don’t even know what that is, exactly, but I know I am not fit for it. I’m the opposite of Midas. Everything I touch turns to dust and ashes."

Welcome to "The Bear's Island," a captivating collection of short stories that will whisk young readers away on a magical journey through the enchanting world of Bear's Island. In this delightful book, children will be introduced to the lovable characters of Big Bear, Mama Bear, and their curious cub, Little Bear, as they embark on a series of heartwarming adventures filled with friendship, discovery, and the wonders of nature.

Kian Walker has always been the golden boy of motor sport. The four-time Championship winner has racing in his DNA – his father was a legend on the track, just don’t let him catch you comparing the two. As reckless and unreliable at home as he was behind the wheel, there’s nothing Kian wants less than to be just like his dad. Enter Harper James. This year’s rookie called up to compete with the big boys – and Kian’s new teammate. Cocky, hot-headed and with a reputation for breaking as many hearts as he does new track records, Harper’s the opposite of Kian in every way.

La mort demeure le plus grand des mystères ; peu nombreux sont ceux qui acceptent pleinement la nature éphémère de leur passage sur terre. Dans le but de défier notre propre finalité, nous investissons des sommes faramineuses pour contrer le vieillissement et retenir la jeunesse. Ce réflexe de repousser, voire de nier, la venue de la grande faucheuse doit beaucoup au tabou qui l’entoure. Mais y a-t-il vraiment lieu de craindre le repos éternel ? Celui-ci mettra-t-il vraiment un terme définitif à notre existence ?