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They call it the “Death Zone” – 26,000 feet high, close to the roof of the world, where the planet’s rotation causes 140 mph winds. What makes alpine climbers risk fortunes and even their lives in order to stand for five minutes on the world’s highest peak? Mount Everest is also the wind-swept battlefield for personality conflicts, the unfolding of ego-driven dramas, and the sometimes unheralded stories of courage and sacrifice as one climber lays down his life for another.1996 marked a tragic climbing season in Nepal when icy storms blew in and left a number of climbers dead.

Ryder Montague was ready to abandon the weighty expectations of his aristocratic family for American Nathalie Williams. Her brutal rejection on the eve of their graduation from Oxford shattered him and his dreams for their future. Eight years later, he’s a transformed man—a toughened ex-SAS soldier and leader of Dìleas Security Agency’s elite executive protection team.

Citizens’ assemblies bring the shared wisdom of ordinary people into political decision making on the climate and ecological crisis. They are increasingly being used at local, national and even global levels. But with what impact? Can they take us beyond the shortcomings of electoral and partisan politics? Can they make a real difference? This book explains why climate assemblies have captured the imagination of governments and activists alike, exploring the ways they can have a meaningful impact on climate politics.

Whether you embark on a quest to enhance your productivity, cultivate a positive mindset, or heal from past wounds, you will find the tools and inspiration needed to propel you forward on your path to personal fulfillment.

Sue Baines wins every lottery prize there is, except the one attached to a honeymoon suite. At 55 and still alone, she figures a quick stint as Bangkok Christian School’s substitute principal is just one more of God’s many missionary assignments. Can a gray-haired lady cross nine time zones flying to Thailand and meet her first credible love interest?

Tot ce contine aceasta carte este adevarul adevarat, redat intocmai. Scrierea ei m-a scos din starea aceea ciudata de apatie si sper ca il va umple cumva si pe cititor de o anume bucurie nelamurita si neasteptata.

Josephine Greyville, the daughter of an earl finds herself kidnapped on the eve of her wedding by her fiance's twin who just happens to be a pirate...a true devil of the high seas. Torn between the duty to marry the man she's promised to and caught up in the storm of passion she finds with her new pirate captor, Josephine fears she must choose between her family and her heart.

This is a reading of the Book of Mormon by Brent Muhlestein

In compiling this anthology, it was my intention to focus on stories of crime motivated by hate. Not racially, politically, or religiously motivated violence, even though these are labeled ‘hate crimes’ in contemporary media.

The hour is late, and the stakes are high. Including exclusive interviews with President Trump, Devin Nunes, Dan Bongino, and many others, Disappearing the President is an unsettling expose of a rogue cabal that will pay any price to annihilate the one man who threatens their agenda.

La psychologie peut vous aider à améliorer votre vie quotidienne, votre santé et votre bien-être. Julie Smith l’a bien compris, et propose à ses lecteurs de partager son savoir et ses méthodes. Ce livre aborde les difficultés psychologiques qui nous concernent tous et propose des solutions simples et pratiques qui pourraient bien changer votre vie. Rédigé sous forme de brèves entrées, vous pouvez accéder directement à la section qui vous intéresse en fonction du problème auquel vous êtes confronté.

Struggling with toxic patterns that strain your relationships? This transformative guide offers tools to foster meaningful connections and break free from harmful cycles. Ideal for teens, young adults, and adults alike, it provides actionable steps toward healing and self-awareness.

To stop harming our health and our planet in the name of growth, we need a new mythology for the 21st century, one that puts sustainable well-being above growth for growth’s sake and technology for technology’s sake. The current mythology—Technology-Driven Progress—is so taken for granted that it’s unrecognized as an imaginary construct. Basking in the powers of technology, we see ourselves as far removed from the ancients’ gods and goddesses.

Sun and Moon are best friends, but Moon is jealous of how fun the daytime seems compared to nighttime. Will Moon learn to appreciate the beauty that can be seen in nighttime?

One month ago Eli Miller risked everything to track down a dangerous fugitive in the labyrinth of tunnels which surround his home but failed. While the Mayor deals with the fallout he has tasked Eli and his team with interrogating those suspected in a conspiracy to return to the surface—the very location the journal points to for salvation. When old friends return with a dire warning Eli must once again put his own plans aside to protect the citizens of Lincoln.

On the first day of eighth grade, thirteen-year-old Candace Wells opens her locker and is astonished when an unusual bird flies out. Soon after, a notebook mysteriously appears on the top shelf. There’s a name written in it, Tracey Auburn, and a year, 1988. On a whim, Candace writes in the notebook—and she's shocked when a short time later, Tracey Auburn writes back. Then an invitation appears from Loretta Young, who had the locker in 1948, and the three meet up in the present day.

During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits, samurai culture and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics. Gordon Smith's writing combines a realist style with supernatural elements, resulting in an anthology of 'magic realist' tales which will bewitch and captivate listeners.

The time for change is now. Join Mallarie in her fight to expose the truth and free the world from the shadows. Download Eternal Shadows today and experience a dystopian thriller that will leave you breathless.

"Decoding The Grapes of Wrath" examines Steinbeck's multifaceted tapestry, reflecting the trials, tribulations, and resilience of the Joad family amidst the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. This guide navigates through the novel's rich thematic landscape, uncovering layers of social injustice, unity, economic disparity, and the elusive American Dream. It reveals how these themes are not just historical footnotes, but resonate with enduring relevance, illustrating the profound struggles and hopes that define the human condition.

"Decoding Julius Caesar" takes the listener into the Shakespearean play with the intention of revealing all its key aspects. Understand the intricate historical backdrop of the Roman Republic's final days, dominated by key figures like Julius Caesar, Brutus, Cassius, Mark Antony, and Octavius Caesar. Follow their character development, revealing personal dilemmas, political machinations, and pivotal transformations.