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Two thousand books have been written about Columbus, most of them spirited defenses or relentless attacks. Recently, the balance has shifted: the Genoese navigator, once considered a hero, is now blamed for bringing plunder and genocide to the Americas. In The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus, historian Matthew Restall takes us beyond polemic, sifting through the evidence across nations, languages, and five centuries to explore the central questions of Columbiana.

"The Twelve Keys of Basil Valentine is a widely reproduced alchemical book attributed to Basil Valentine. It was first published in 1599 by Johann Thölde who is likely the book's true author. It is presented as a sequence of alchemical operations encoded allegorically in words, to which images have been added. The first Basil Valentine book to discuss the keys is Ein kurtz summarischer Tractat, von dem grossen Stein der Uralten ("A Short Summary Tract: Of the great stone of the ancients"), 1599.

What is it really like to live inside a submerged steel tube for months at a time? Fascinating Facts About Submarine Crews: Life Under the Waves takes you deep into one of the most extreme, demanding, and remarkable environments on Earth—life aboard a military submarine. While submarines are often discussed in terms of stealth, strategy, and technological power, this compelling book focuses on the human story—on the men and women who inhabit these incredible machines and navigate their complexities every single day.

Vivian Whitlock's social media empire is about to crumble. She's closing in on thirty, and her fans are moving on to their "weddings and babies" era. About to be dropped by her management team, she pretends she and her secret boyfriend are ready to take the plunge. There's just one problem: he doesn't exist.

History remembers her as the gracious wife standing beside Lyndon B. Johnson, but Lady Bird Johnson was much more than just the period of time that she spent at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the White House. Born in the piney woods of East Texas to a wealthy but troubled family, Lady Bird overcame tragedy to become one of the most accomplished women of her generation. By age 22, she had earned two college degrees and harbored dreams of becoming a globe-trotting journalist.

The air was thick with anticipation as the group of friends gathered around a weathered table in their rustic cabin. Their holiday, meant to be a thrilling adventure filled with laughter and exploration, took an unexpected turn when a mysterious package arrived on their doorstep. Wrapped in coarse brown paper and tied with frayed twine, it bore no return address, only the chilling words, "For those who dare enter the Cavern of Lost Souls." Their curiosity piqued, they exchanged glances, excitement mingling with trepidation.

Christmas at Hedgelord Garden Centre should be simple. But when one of those Santas goes rogue and films an incriminating adult movie, with Hedgelord’s grotto as the backdrop, sales manager Charlotte Mitchell finds herself in the middle of a festive disaster. The only way to save Hedgelord’s reputation is to track down the wayward Santa and secure the footage before it’s released. Unfortunately, she’s not the only one on the case — Jack Hartigan, her infuriatingly charming rival from Bloomers garden centre, is also in pursuit. Worse still, Santa has already fled to Lapland.

It hasn't even been a year since I took down LuxCorp and helped pioneer a bold new model for Elseworlder integration. How did I do it? Why, with an old country Bed & Breakfast Inn and a bevy of beautiful women by my side. But things aren't all roses and daffodils just yet. In fact, Earth has just blipped onto the radar of the ancient sphinxes—powerful beings who will judge if our world is fit to keep our Elseworlders portals. The Arbiter has deemed a series of trials we need to pass in order to prove our worth.

Edsel Ford has seen nearly everything over his thirty years as a long haul trucker, delivering seafood to restaurants and grocery stores. But now an unforeseen apocalyptic event is about to cause chaos like he’s never seen before. When a massive solar flare and coronal mass ejection, unlike any ever recorded, leaves most without modern technology or transportation, Edsel is fortunate to find himself with both as his painstakingly restored, antique big rig survives the world-wide EMP.

Herbert Silberer’s Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts (1917) explores the deeper meanings behind alchemical texts, Rosicrucian allegories, and mystical traditions, arguing that these works are not simply about chemical experiments but are symbolic accounts of inner transformation. Using both Freudian psychoanalysis and spiritual interpretation, Silberer demonstrates how myths, dreams, and esoteric emblems express unconscious drives as well as higher religious aspirations.

The 8 Secrets of Love and the Gems of Personality presents a groundbreaking framework designed to illuminate the complex world of human relationships and provide the tangible tools to transform them into their fullest potential. This isn't just about surface-level tips; it's about delving into the fundamental truths of human interaction. You'll learn to purposefully love your partner, ensuring that both of you can express feelings and meet each other's emotional needs more effectively, thereby fostering a stronger, more resilient bond.

Do you feel like the power and intimacy with God you read about in Scripture are missing from your daily life? Are you longing to see real change in your family, community, and personal walk with God? You’re not alone—and there’s a way forward. In this life-changing guide, Corey Russell shows you how to tap into the transformative power of prayer. With decades of experience leading prayer movements and discipling thousands, Corey walks you through how to reconnect with God’s heart and release His power into your life.

The last couple of years have been rough, and after a string of unfortunate deaths in the family, TJ Harris has been left alone in the world, except for his son. When this Divine System rips Junior away from him and demands that he fight to reunite with his family, TJ is left with no other choice but to dive headfirst into a merciless battle against nature itself and his fellow Participants.

You Are Super, Penny! My Food Allergen Service Dog is a must-have for parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians who want to foster a healthy lifestyle and teach safety for kids in a world where food allergies are a growing concern.

Management gets a bad rap. You don’t normally find social media posts of people professing “everyone can be a manager” and lauding their virtues. We save that stuff for the real heroes: the leaders and the doers. But what if we’ve gotten it wrong? What if we forgot something crucial? What if we’ve lost the ability to understand that management is awesome?

You are no doubt a busy student with a lot of things going on! It can be challenging to find the time to study your veterinary technician textbook. That is why the author Connor Kubis, a professional with expertise in veterinary medicine, developed the VTNE Study Guide!

The snow might have let up but the number of zombies are quickly growing. Nobody is safe! Can anyone actually survive this snowy apocalyptic hell?

In a world increasingly governed by efficiency, commodification, and rationalism, this work explores love as the last sacred illusion—an ineffable force that transcends utility and defies reduction to psychological patterns or algorithmic predictions. Through a critique of modern systems—religion, science, capitalism, and digital culture—it argues that each has failed to provide enduring meaning, leaving love as the final stronghold of human dignity.

From the host of Hardball with Chris Matthews (now on Substack) and acclaimed Kennedy biographer comes a centennial tribute about why Robert F. Kennedy’s revolutionary vision offers the roadmap America needs today. 100 years after his birth, Bobby Kennedy matters more than ever. That is...

What if a simple change in your everyday life could help you raise happier, more fulfilled children? Do you want to create an environment overflowing with love, spiritual support, and meaningful faith for your kids? Imagine the joy you could feel by seeing your kids thrive, embrace their uniqueness, and build strong connections with those around them.