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Just like the doctors warned, Dad has made lots of promises about staying off the bottle. That doesn't stop me from being disappointed to find him at a local speakeasy one night when he's supposed to be working a case. The leathery, stout man at his table is unmistakable: Templeton Gorham, former Texas Ranger. The governor shut down the Rangers years ago, but before that, Templeton was virtually a legend in his profession. He and JD are laughing over drinks like old friends, but later, when the three of us walk out into the night, gunshots pierce the darkness.

Europe is at war, and when Christa is persuaded by the glamorous and mysterious Lady Prince to blow up the Nazi lab where she works, she is forced to flee to Britain. However, Christa is pursued by the jealous and vindictive Doctor Weiss, who remains determined to eliminate anyone who may challenge her mantle as the best scientist. Can Lady Prince save her from her fate so they can have their happily ever after?

Dive into the captivating life of Daniel Boone, an iconic pioneer who courageously ventured into the uncharted wilderness of Kentucky. Known for his exceptional hunting skills, Boones thrilling experiences include a dramatic capture and subsequent escape from the Shawnee tribe. As a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, he took part in numerous battles and later, transitioned into politics, securing a seat at Virginias state assembly. Boones later years saw him as a land speculator, ultimately making Missouri his home. This youth-friendly biography brings Boones exhilarating adventures to...

Van harte welkom bij HC Bloemendaal en deze speciale digitale audio tour genaamd 'het Mussenpad'. ---------- Weet je bijvoorbeeld waarom er sinds kort weer een hertengewei in het clubhuis hangt? Tijdens de tour zul je erachter komen dat dit alles te maken heeft met de Tweede Wereldoorlog. En wist je dat er op één van onze velden ooit een Jiskefet scene is opgenomen? Ook leuk om te weten is dat onze hockeyclub op de plek ligt die ooit behoorde bij een kasteelhoeve waar Koning Willem II en Graaf Floris II ‘resideerden’ omdat de Haagse Ridderzaal nog in aanbouw was en waar zelfs een tijd ...

He never believed in magic—until her touch shattered everything he thought he knew, leaving him cursed by the very woman he was beginning to trust. He’s now unraveling, caught between reality and something far darker. Determined to break the curse, he embarks on a perilous journey. But the deeper he goes, the more twisted the truth becomes—and the more he questions who he really is.

The consequences of twenty-first-century sea level rise on the United States and its nearly 90,000 miles of shoreline will be immense: Miami and New Orleans will disappear; many nuclear and other power plants, hundreds of wastewater plants and toxic waste sites, and oil production facilities will be at risk; port infrastructures will need to be raised; and over ten million Americans fleeing rising seas will become climate refugees.

Fighting aliens was bad enough. Can he outwit his own evil twin to save billions of souls? Zeke Travers is pulling his hair out. As if the strain of leading his crew wasn’t already overwhelming, he has to blind-jump his spaceship through dimensions in search of a fix for their broken drive. And while salvaging a derelict alien vessel for repair materials, the stressed-out captain is horrified to discover the other ship’s inhabitants were murdered by… his own team?

Dive into the captivating world of Mr. Fortune, a physician with a knack for crime-solving. Employing early methods of forensic science, he lends a hand to the police, navigating through seven more intriguing cases in this second volume. Join him on this thrilling journey, masterfully narrated by Lynne Thompson.

Algunos de nosotros parecen haber dejado la resurrección en un lugar muy lejano -quizás para algunos, inexistente- en nuestra predicación. Cuando esto es así, no está en armonía con la proclamación bíblica del Evangelio. Les insto a que se sienten con su Biblia y lean detenidamente y en oración el libro de los Hechos. Allí encontramos una predicación genuina y llena del Espíritu Santo de las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo.

The world is ending. Old Lucy travels back in time to watch the best moments of her life from afar. Young Lucy grapples with a shifting reality as the earth finally rejects humanity. The world is ending, or it already did. It depends on your time. In a story of devastation and despair, finding hope might still be possible.

The Highwayman is a romantic adventure novel set in England during Queen Anne’s reign. Filled with masked riders, daring escapes, and forbidden love, this forgotten classic is a thrilling tale of mystery and honor.

In Escaping Nature, Orrin H. Pilkey and his coauthors offer concrete suggestions for how to respond to the threats posed by global climate change. They argue that while we wait for the world’s governments to get serious about mitigating climate change we can adapt to a hotter world through technological innovations, behavioral changes, nature-based solutions, political changes, and education.

Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Call Mr. Fortune, a collection where we meet Reginald Fortune. This physician, like his father before him, uses his keen diagnostic abilities not just for patients, but to unearth the truth in crime scenes. Enjoy the freedom he experiences, unbound by civil service constraints, as he represents various perspectives - from the governments interest to the voice of the accused or the plight of the victim.

In der virtuellen Welt von Walhandra ist nichts so, wie es sein sollte. Als routinierter Videospieltester sollte es eigentlich möglich sein, sich in jeder künstlich generierten Umgebung zurechtzufinden. Wenn sich diese jedoch gegen alle Konventionen stellt und außerdem die Trennung zwischen Spiel und Realität immer schwieriger macht, stoßen selbst Profis an ihre Grenzen. Im Körper eines eher ungewöhnlichen Spielecharakters gefangen, ist es eine zusätzliche Herausforderung, sich auch nur den alltäglichsten Tätigkeiten zu widmen.

¿Amas a Cristo? La pregunta que define tu eternidad. Este libro, "¿Amas a Cristo?: El Amor a Cristo como Evidencia de la Salvación", no es simplemente una colección de sermones. Es un llamado urgente a la reflexión, una profunda exploración del amor a Cristo como la marca indeleble del creyente verdadero.

माधव सदाशिव गोळवलकर तथा श्री गुरुजी ह्या संघाच्या द्वितीय सरसंघचालकांच्याबद्दलचे चरित्र सांगणारेे हे पुस्तक चं. प. भिशीकर यांनी लिहिले आहे. ह्या समर्पित महापुरुषाच्या चरित्राचा स्थूल आराखडा यात मांडला गेला आहे. जन्मापासून महानिर्वाणापर्यंतचा थक्क करणारा प्रवास प्रेरणादायी आहे. लेखक स्वत: या काळात आणि याच संघकार्यात पूर्णपणे कार्यरत असल्याने पू. गुरुजींच्या चरित्रातील सर्व प्रसंग त्यांनी वाचकांपुढे आणि पत्रकार असल्याने आपल्या दृष्टीने मांडले आहेत.

In each weekly episode of the Taking Good Care Podcast, two practicing psychologists share real stories, unpack important topics in psychology, and invite guests with different expertise to offer their insights. Whether you’re in the mental health field or just curious, we aim to educate, entertain, and raise awareness about the many facets of psychological well-being. The hope is that you will walk away feeling a little more informed, a bit more connected, and maybe even inspired to take better care of yourself and those around you—with a few laughs along the way.Dr. Andrew H.C. Wong, C. ...

First published in 1909, this book consists of a series of lectures, first given in Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, New York. The purpose of these lectures is to consider the origin and nature of the Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry and to show the relation which they bear one to the other. Chapters include The Egyptian, Hindu and Persian Mysteries, The Christian Mysteries, The Meaning Of True Initiation, Masonic History, and The Origin and History of the Knights Templars.

In this short, accessible guide, Mayo Clinic breast-cancer specialists Tufia C. Haddad, M.D., and Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D., and colleagues offer their insights on how to navigate this new phase of the journey, including monitoring for signs of recurrence; optimizing diet, sleep, and exercise habits; coping with lingering treatment effects; improving sexual health; managing money and insurance issues; and much more.

Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.