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As the mate of the Beast Lord, Curran, former mercenary Kate Daniels has more responsibilities than it seems possible to juggle. Not only is she still struggling to keep her investigative business afloat, but she must now deal with the affairs of the Pack, including preparing her people for attack from Roland, a cruel, ancient being with godlike powers.

In her letters to family and friends we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp: stubborn, cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written word. But as the clock begins to tick for Sybil, the need for a few post-scripts to the life she’s led becomes apparent. Fixing her difficult relationship with her children. Taking a final chance at romance. Atoning for an old legal case which has come back to haunt her. And finally, reckoning with a devastating loss that she has spent the last thirty years holding close to her chest.

In a world obsessed with squeezing the most out of every moment, the fear of falling behind can trap us in a paralyzing stress cycle. Incomplete to-do lists, unanswered emails, and unmet life goals haunt our thoughts, leaving us overstimulated and exhausted. In Time Anxiety, Chris Guillebeau, author of the popular newsletter A Year of Mental Health, reveals that this pervasive sense of time scarcity stems not from a lack of hours in the day but from unrealistic expectations and misaligned priorities.

If starting your own company has turned out to be more of a daily grind instead of the vision of freedom you began with, this book is for you. Whether you want to make your company more profitable and less time-consuming, or you're hoping to sell it for the best possible price, you can have the business — and life — you've always dreamed of.

Ever learn a life lesson the hard way as a kid? Had an unforgettable experience that still makes you chuckle? Wish you could share those memories with the world? In this hilarious and heartwarming collection of tales, Chris Williams does just that, inviting you into his remembered childhood on the Kansas plains.

Coming Out is about much more than the title may imply. It’s the true story of a boy who felt like a disappointment, then grew up to be a man tormented by pain. Through it all, he remained determined to discover the truth about his life. Coming Out is a journey of faith, hope & perseverance. It’s about relationships and forgiveness, sexuality and identity, secrets and revelations. David Lowry invites you to embark on your own quest for truth through his story–you may never be the same.

What INTIMANCY is NOT about... Getting in touch with your feelings. Improving your sex life. Learning to be more sensitive. What INTIMANCY IS about... Becoming a better husband and father. Learning to be the type of friend everyone should have. Gaining a better understanding of the relationship God wants with you. Addressing excess baggage in your life that is holding you back.

After modern society pushed monsters into hiding, the Crafters Guild was formed: An organization of humans and other creatures intent on creating community amongst these exiled beings and combating the decline in monster mental health. Their solution? A no-holds-barred clash of the titans, where two monsters can fight it out with no limits. With young coaches like Gabe, Hayden, Joon, and Tradd to guide them, the monsters must prepare for a battle that will test their strengths, smarts, and special abilities. But it’s just a friendly competition—nothing could possibly go wrong…right?

Ich bin eine ganz besondere Person. Durch meine Adern fließt goldenes Blut. Weltweit gibt es nur etwa 40 weitere Personen, bei denen das ebenso ist. Ihr glaubt mir nicht? Dann sucht im Internet nach goldenem Blut. Ihr werdet schon sehen, dass ich recht habe. Dank meines Blutes wurde ich in eine Gruppe von Testpersonen aufgenommen, und mir wurde ein KI-Chip namens Alisa ins Hirn eingepflanzt.

The Man Within is Graham Greene's first published novel (1929). The story is set on England's South Coast and concerns Francis Andrews, who reluctantly became embroiled with a gang of smugglers. The novel opens with Andrews desperately fleeing over the downs and eventually reaching an isolated cottage. He finds it's the home of a young woman, Elizabeth, who is alone and recently bereaved of her guardian, protector, and possible abuser.

Word on the street is that this is the Tigers' last season. For Tomahawk “Tommy” Shields, an Indigenous, image-obsessed high school student from Winnipeg, the potential loss of his team serves as a stark reminder of his uncertain future. He can't help but feel that each of his peers has some skill or gift that he lacks, yet each of their perceived virtues hides darker truths, too.

Of course a supposed vacation couldn't stay that way for Ever and the guys. With the arrival of Atlas and the mysteries that seem to grow the longer they're around him, including how he not only knows the new bartender in town but gives him orders of a questionable nature that are followed without hesitation but with a knowing smile. Throw in snow storms, assholes, and a hot tub and this vacation is turning into a rollercoaster ride.

Das Leben. Der Tod. Die Liebe. Der Hass. Der Tag. Die Nacht. Im Leben gibt es immer zwei Seiten. Doch trotz ihres Zusammenspiels, zerreißen sie einem manchmal das Herz. Ohne Gnade. Ohne Reue. Emelie hat sämtliche Hoffnung in ihrem Leben verloren, weil das Schicksal sich entschied, sich gegen sie zu wenden und ihr das Wichtigste im Leben zu nehmen. Doch eines Nachts macht sie eine unerwartete Begegnung. Diese reißt sie für einen Moment aus ihrer Dunkelheit und offenbart ihr neue Wege.

Christopher Wills's claim has its roots in an insight from Charles Darwin: the interactions between species in an ecosystem are a powerful driver of evolution. In this book Wills describes how, by using the latest genetic techniques, we are probing ecosystems and discovering that even the most apparently barren of them are rich in variety, especially of microbes.

Ever wondered how your favorite apps predict your preferences or how self-driving cars navigate the roads? Welcome to the world of Machine Learning, where these wonders come to life! "Introduction to Machine Learning" is your ticket to unraveling the mysteries of this groundbreaking technology without the need for a PhD!

The authors of Lean UX and Sense and Respond return with this deeply practical guide to Objectives and Key Results. OKRs are a simple but powerful goal-setting framework used by leading companies in every industry imaginable. This book will help you learn how to succeed with OKRs by using them to put your customers at the center of everything you do.

When all the species of birds, trees, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, wildflowers, dragonflies, tiger beetles, and ants are tallied, Alabama harbors more species than ninety percent of the other states in the US. The state's 4,533 species, with more being inventoried and discovered each year, are supported by no less than sixty-four distinct ecological systems—each a unique blend of soil, water, sunlight, heat, and natural disturbance regimes. Although Alabama is teeming with life, the state's prominence as a refuge for plants and animals is poorly appreciated.

We’re told Justice should be blind. We’ve been taught that “The Truth will set you free.” But is that the world in which we find ourselves? Cancel culture, biased narratives, mainstream media, and giant corporations; these are the mindsets and special interests that have ferociously aligned to silence and punish the common citizen. Historically, the Justice System has been the entity to stand in the gap to ensure citizens aren’t overpowered. But is that still the case?

Ein verblichener Stoffpierrot, ein Medaillon – so schlicht und klein diese Objekte auch sein mögen, jedes birgt ein großes Geheimnis. Jedes wurde einst seinem Besitzer von den Nazis entrissen. Nun soll die Französin Irène sie im Auftrag der Arolsen Archive den Familien der Opfer zurückgeben. Über eine Nummer im Stoff stößt Irène auf den 15-jährigen Lazar, der Buchenwald überlebte und dessen Spur sich als junger Mann in Griechenland verliert. Und sie findet Unglaubliches über die Polin Wita heraus, die das Medaillon in Auschwitz bei sich trug.

Christians know that daily Scripture reading is an essential spiritual discipline. But sometimes opening the Bible day in and day out can feel like a burden rather than the joy and gift that it is. Spending even a few minutes reflecting on the truths found within God's word can strengthen your faith, help you resist sin, and inspire you to live for the eternal, unshakable kingdom of God. In the Everyday Gospel devotional, Paul David Tripp provides a roadmap for listeners who want to spend a full year in God's word.