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Most people can picture the liver, roughly where it sits, and they might even know it has something to do with alcohol. Beyond that, the organ is strangely overlooked. The heart gets all the drama. The lungs get the imagery of breath and life. The brain receives reverence. The kidneys get their quiet respect once someone has been told their numbers are off. The liver, by contrast, tends to be treated like a background worker, a kind of internal utility that simply does its job until it doesn't.

When twenty-one-year-old Virginia “Ginny” Blackthorne’s fire magic ignites during a sermon on sin, she knows one truth: If she stays, she burns. Fleeing her zealot stepfather and a forced marriage, Ginny follows a blood-bound pendant to an academy hidden between worlds, where the chosen study forbidden magic beneath three moons and ancient gods still whisper through the walls. At the Umbral Academy, power comes at a price. The professors are merciless, the Trials are lethal, and her fellow students would rather see her dead than crowned Firebringer.

Jenny Stone, a prosecuting attorney, finds herself in a precarious situation after concluding a major money laundering case. She notices she is being followed and decides to take a vacation to Italy to visit Warren Steelgrave, a distant relative by marriage. Upon her arrival, she confides in Warren about her fears and the thumb drive containing sensitive information given to her by a suspect, Jacob Colburn. As they navigate through Italy, they realize they are being pursued by dangerous individuals connected to the case.

Welcoming Our Gods Back Home brings the wisdom of Psychological Mysticism to the religious, political, and cultural divides that threaten our species and planet. This book validates the universality of numinous experiences and challenges all forms of religious and political nationalism that claim divine election, validation, power, and authority. Authoritarian claims in the United States and around the world are fueled by long-standing religious delusions of external, supernatural, interventionist beings variously named gods, goddesses, and, more recently, God.

I thought I’d be spending another Christmas without a mate, But one look into Lars Olsen’s eyes beneath the mistletoe Tells my bear, at forty, she’s finally found her other half. The problem? This rugged polar bear shifter lives in Norway, Guarding an energy node that keeps the world spinning. When Salem’s energy lines begin to fail, Lars agrees to help, Uncovering secrets that run darker than winter nights. Working beside him enhances my healing magic— But awakens wounds I have yet to heal in my own heart.

Growing plants which survive and thrive in our natural climate and weather helps conserve our water, promotes soil health and improves our air quality. It might seem counter-intuitive to plant when water is scarce, however, watershed and vegetation work together in our water cycle. Plants help the soil retain water, work with the soil to clean water, add nutrients, assist with erosion control and so much more!

1242: Wounded at the Battle on the Ice, English knight Richard Fitz Simon becomes a prisoner of Prince Alexander Nevsky of Novgorod. Intrigued by his captive, Alexander orders his scholar to record Richard's life story. Richard's chronicle begins in 1203, when betrayal shatters his training for knighthood and forces him to flee England. In Lübeck, he finds work with a ruthless salt merchant and becomes entangled in an illicit affair–until scandal and violence drive him onward once more.

Finally back on track, Sira's dream is within reach. She and her friends are logging flights and preparing for graduation. But as they travel, they find the nation is unwell. The Fae have returned, towns are being attacked, and people aren't sure who they can trust. When the unrest reaches the capital, Sira and James are both caught in the crossfire. Sira joins a group determined to expose the truth about the attacks, determined to protect those she loves. James pursues change from within, desperate to keep his place with the Tripower.

I became a doctor to help people, so when my pack asked me to join the Midnight Haven, it was a no-brainer. I’ve been helping to heal the sick or injured people we save for a few months now, and everything has been going smoothly. Until she was brought in. My wolf knows instantly that we’ve finally found our fated mate. Now we have two problems. Keeping her alive… and convincing her that we’re meant to be together.

The world of Keyfaetuun has four dragons, but never did it have a single unicorn … until the fae guardian of the Kingdom of Zenith, Madame Astrid, took a foal from its mother and fed the foal magic milk, which transformed him. Then she stole a baby girl from her parents and gave the little unicorn to her “daughter” as a pet. But when the daughter grew up and was taken to live in a tower, she said goodbye to her unicorn friend she called Quinn. After Madame Astrid was punished for breaking the rules.

Travel Like a Local – Montreal helps you go beyond the tourist trail and experience the city the way locals do. Written by someone who knows Montreal inside and out, this guide gives you practical advice and insider tips so you can discover the city with confidence.

When a reckless pilot named Giles Ducroy accuses Frank and Joe Hardy of destroying his plane, the brothers suddenly find themselves in big trouble—right in the middle of exam week! But that’s just the beginning. Soon, a string of daring robberies rocks the local airport, and all the clues point straight to the Hardys. Framed and running out of time, the brothers must clear their names and uncover the real criminals before the gang’s biggest heist takes off.

In this practical guide, Dr. Joey Faucette curates powerful insights from 15 culture architects featured on his Work Positive Podcast. Each chapter delivers one action you can implement this week to create a positive culture that grows people and profits. No overwhelming BHAGs. Just proven, battle-tested tactics from leaders transforming organizations like Golden 1 Credit Union, Smokey Bones, Clune Construction, and more.

Great conversation is the key to happiness and success in every area of life—and you have what it takes to be a brilliant conversationalist! Are you the person who makes best friends with the buffet table at a party because it feels less awkward than striking up a conversation with someone you’ve only met once… or, worse, a total stranger? It probably feels like you’re the only one in the room who feels that way, but you can rest assured that you’re not.

Deep beneath the cellars of Castle Aurumice, a portal leads to a musty basement in suburban Pennsylvania. Jessica Ravenwolfe has been crossing that Gate for five years, adventuring with her eclectic friends and occasionally making poor choices. Now she is ready to leave the suburbs and the castle, accepting an invitation to the mage academy in resplendent Katanzarko City. Jessica’s choice has caused a ripple across Castle Aurumice. Nicoveren Verdian has fallen in love with the woman from earth, but he cannot join her and abandon his responsibilities to the castle.

In Winterberry Hollow, a dark event is an annual tradition, concealed beneath the garland and lights. The secret belongs only to the wealthy founding family's elders. Their grandchildren receive a letter, a chilling invitation from a shadowy figure by the name of Father Christmas. A chance to be put back on the "Nice" list, to be given all the goodness those of pure heart receive. But it's a dangerous and intense trail to gain entrance onto the list. And the punishment is just as dark.

Welcome to this collection of timeless tales, drawn entirely from the public domain. Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered. Here, you will find stories that have shaped literature, commented on culture of the day, made observations and entertained generations, featuring a variety of authors whose words have transcended time.

As far back as the beginning of time and within every major culture of the ancient world, the astonishingly consistent story is told of gods who descended from heaven and materialized in bodies of flesh. From Rome to Greece and before that, to Egypt, Persia, Assyria, Babylonia, and Sumer the earliest records of civilization tell of the era when powerful beings known to the Hebrews as Watchers and in the book of Genesis as the b'nai ha Elohim ('sons of God') mingled themselves with humans, giving birth to part-celestial, part-terrestrial hybrids known as 'Nephilim.'

What if the secret to building stronger teams, closer families, and more connected classrooms has been hiding in plain sight for over a century? For more than thirty years as a summer camp professional, Matt Kaufman has watched thousands of children transform from anxious strangers into lifelong friends in a matter of weeks. Along the way, he noticed something remarkable: camp wasn't just creating memories. It was engineering belonging through a neurochemical process that most organizations stumble into by accident.

Shepherd Security Digital Team Member Caleb ‘Hound dog’ Smith has been tapped on to also cover the Operations Center over the last few years. He has excelled at every task assigned to him and proven himself to be a valuable member of the team. And even though he received a minimum level of training, he has never been in the field… Until now.