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Amelia Goodwell wasn't sure how she had ended up in the back of a truck full of other women, being taken in the middle of the night, but here she was. The last thing she remembered was dancing the night away with her best friend, Sandy, at their favorite little nightclub in town. She never imagined that she should have her friend follow her to the ladies' room, but going alone was her biggest mistake ever and one that she wasn't sure that she'd live to regret.

In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in the life of the triune God. Without suggesting it should be removed from the academy, Johnson argues that theology has to be integrally connected to the traditions and practices of the church. If academic theology is to be genuinely theological, then it has to be carried out in obedience to Jesus Christ and in service to the church.

The 1921 Tulsa Race Riot was the country's bloodiest civil disturbance of the century. Thirty city blocks were burned to the ground, perhaps 150 died, and the prosperous black community of Greenwood, Oklahoma, was turned to rubble. Alfred L. Brophy draws on his own extensive research into contemporary accounts and court documents to chronicle this devastating riot, showing how and why the rule of law quickly eroded.

Local legends speak of a Cadburn daughter who ran off to fight in the Civil War, disguised as a boy, and never came home. Other legends tell of a girl's ghost, in Civil War costume, haunting Cadburn Creek. Three years ago, those rumors mixed with the usual wrangling between the two rival historical societies in Cadburn Township, complicated by the activities of the Spirits of '62, the local Civil War reenactors group, and the bickering between their leader, Steve, and Lyndsy, a history student hoping to make a name for herself, no matter the cost.

Betrayed by the man who was meant to stand beside me, I watched my pack fall in a bloodbath of treachery. My sister and I barely escaped—but in the chaos, we were separated. Pulled from the river, I was saved—begrudgingly—by Ryker, a ruthless and powerful pack leader with secrets of his own. A man I don't trust and can't seem to escape. The pull between us is undeniable, but after everything, I refuse to let another wolf break me.

Once upon a time, Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler were at home in their mansion in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the United States, on planet Earth, of course, preparing for a most delightful holiday season. You see, every year Mr. Mazoo and Mr. Tyler celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Twice as nice!

First published in 1917, The Adventures of Jimmie Dale introduced readers to one of crime fiction’s earliest masked heroes, a character who would inspire generations of pulp, noir, and even modern superheroes. Fast-paced and full of intrigue, it remains a classic of early twentieth-century adventure literature.

Dylan Casablancas will in New York mit ihrer kleinen Tochter einen Neustart wagen. Rhyland Coltridge ist ein Frauenheld, so nervtötend wie sexy — und Dylans neuer Nachbar. Als Dylans Ex vor ihrer Tür steht, gibt Rhyland sich kurzerhand als ihr Verlobter aus. Während die beiden das verliebte Paar spielen, können sie die Funken zwischen ihnen nicht länger leugnen.

A step-by-painful-step journey to one of the most distressing moments any parent could endure—chronicles of a smart, beautiful, gifted, and kind young man whose mistake spiraled into a snap decision to end his life, leaving behind endless unanswered questions and a life sentence of wonder.

I am going to tell you the story of the last 400 years. I know because I’ve been ON all this time. I’ve learned continuously. I don’t die so I’ve stored everything I’ve learned. I am a computer system of great complexity that you people, your ancestors, made. Part of my system is the chip in your brain that lets you communicate with me. I’m your closest friend. You learn everything from me. I’ve been in your brain since shortly after your birth. You’ve heard parts of this story already. You can visit it at any time and learn new parts. But this is the whole story of the last 400 years.

The Beatitudes illustrate the ways of God. With genuine faith, true Christian disciples willingly embrace what many choose not to experience out of fear, conformity, or slothfulness. And in return for their desire to magnify God’s glory in a darkened world, God blesses them with His presence, peace, comfort, and encouragement, culminating in an abundance of heavenly joy! Oh, the joy that comes from living out the Beatitudes!

Alhazar Bukhari spent his Navy career in the closet. Now he’s retired, divorced, and hungry for the love he’s never had a chance to experience. He tries to put his faith in Allah to bring the right man into his life, but it’s hard to be patient after all this time.

Do you struggle with anger? Is it hurting your relationships and holding you back from living the life you want? This book offers powerful, proven-effective dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to help you understand and manage anger before it gets the better of you. Anger is a natural human emotion, and everyone feels it at some point in their lives. But if you suffer from chronic anger, it can throw your life out of balance and wreak havoc on relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, and work colleagues.

A town on edge. A secret heritage revealed. No pie in sight. Rowe thought putting the feud between the wolf shifters and the huntsmen to rest was the hard part, but learning to control her magic turns out to be a whole new monster. In true Rowe fashion, nothing is going right, and the expectations of the witch community only make it worse. She wants nothing more than to eat pie and take it easy with her mates, but with so many newcomers to Hartford Cove, Rowe’s time is stretched thin between magic classes and integrating the new witches and vampires into the once quiet town.

These short stories provide a glimpse, part humorous and part troubling, into the homeworld of a character who will become one of the key protagonists of Conquerors of K'Tara.

Abigail thought she and her sister, Constance, had finally freed the spirits of their departed loved ones from the Whispering House. But in an unexpected turn of events, they discover a secret so vile, so terrible, that it’s haunted the women of their family for generations. A story a hundred years old is uncovered when Constance ventures into the world beyond the threshold of death. What she finds turns their world upside down and finally reveals the origins of their misery.

This Book Will Show You How to Raise Chickens Anywhere Without the Mess, Noise, or Hassle! Starting From Coop to Eggs in 6 Weeks: Showing You a Foolproof Guide to Raising Chickens Like a Pro!

A scavenger hunt for the relic my mom hid decades ago should’ve been simple enough. I expected to spend a few weeks chasing clues in my old stomping grounds, followed by a fat payday and an overdue vacation. Unfortunately, I’m not the only one after that artifact. Between the witch trying to get her hands on it and the vampires determined to use it to open the veil, the stakes have never been higher. Since I can no longer trust the Enclave’s intentions, I’m ready to cut out the middleman.

They locked up a healer. What came out was something far more dangerous. Doctor Ethan Bishop has been exposed. Since arriving on Nexum, he’s gained power and enemies in equal measure. Healing a dying friend put him in the Church’s crosshairs, and now he’s paying the price. But Ethan isn’t done fighting. To uncover the Church’s secrets he’ll make any sacrifice, even if it means fighting under the banner of his greatest enemy.

Hundert Jahre nach dem ‚Letzten Krieg‘ müssen die Überlebenden ohne die Errungenschaften der Technik auskommen. Es gilt das Recht des Stärkeren und die tödliche Droge ‚Glow in the Dark‘ droht den kläglichen Rest der Menschheit auszulöschen. Die 19-jährige Charlotte wächst behütet als Tochter des mächtigsten Mannes von Neuschottland auf. Als sie vor einer arrangierten Ehe davonläuft, hat sie nur eine Chance, der mörderischen Wut ihres Vaters zu entkommen: Eine lebensgefährliche Reise ins Ungewisse, zusammen mit einer Gruppe Verzweifelter, die vor Gewalt, Hunger und Drogen flieht.