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Captain Alexis (Lexi) Cooper must save the Epsilon Eridani system from the heinous alien race known as Ursuians, but she and her partner, Johno Brunn, have no idea what they’re up against. Without the aid of the United Galaxies Federation, Captain Cooper knows it’s up to her and the Rebels to rally an army and reclaim the Epsilon Eridani system. She knows this isn’t just a fight for one system but all systems in the galaxy.

Forced intimacies, dead dogs, errant balloons, a troubled chef's encounter with ethereal Swedish lesbians, all form this remarkable short story collection, Bodies in Trouble, depicting characters coping with faltering relationships, simmering violence, and light-drenched visions. Stories of damaged daughters and abandoned sons, of near-crashes, lost loves, and late nights steeped in regret. Lurking within these tales is the glimmer of hope from a brave choice, a bold action, the recalibration of a dangerous path.

The activation of the runes has the Osuna fleet mobilizing. They’re closing in, and thanks to a new class acquisition, the timeline to Judgment Day has sped up. After thousands of years in hiding, Governor Cullen refuses to believe the Cipher chose him just to watch his people lose everything. He races the clock to find and destroy the portal with the greatest loot. Problem is, every portal he opens cuts down his time to prepare. With his people’s future on the line, Cullen’s up against a war on two fronts—from the streets to the mystical beyond.

Reflections of a Hypnotist: Hypnosis and Positive Changes is a work that goes beyond the boundaries set by the myths about hypnosis. This collection of texts aims to put the listener in touch with the universe of hypnosis through reflections that explore and deepen various aspects of how hypnosis can bring about positive changes. This book has two parts; the first section is a series of chapters related to hypnosis, and the second part is about positive changes. Listening to this book is a fluid and pleasant experience that helps the listener know more about hypnosis.

The world has come to a halt. We knew it would, or at least a collective few people did. A collective few expected it sooner, and a collective few expected it later, but we expected it all the same. First, the virus, or for a better word, pandemic, man-made by China’s finest, and then millions of deaths. But finally, someone over there in those distant lands shut us down as if unmercifully stopping a failing heartbeat. Nothing works anymore.... What will we do.... How will it be?

For the incidental tourist, Paris conjures romance, adventure, elegance, and historic marvel. The Paris of day-to-day, however, if handpicked for individual consumption, can leave one either running for the airport or endlessly indulging in her bounty. For Kathleen, perseverance in her apartment hunt ushered in clarity and experience of a more subtle yet delectable vein. This memoir will stoke your image of touristy Paris, allowing you to transcend it in the form of a life crossroad we all eventually encounter, the one that begs the question: Do I run the other way or embrace this?

Historians Cameron Thorne and Amanda Gunn stumble upon a mysterious spiral necklace and a 12,000-year-old human skull, sparking their search for Atlantis and its true legacy. But are modern-day Knights Templar and a cabal of goddess worshipers conspiring against them? Only after a whirlwind of international travel and a violent encounter with a shadowy paramilitary group do the mysteries of Atlantis finally reveal themselves.

From his tiny room at Hampton Court, the royal chronicler records the comings and goings of the King of England, his six Queens—and his six mothers-in-law. Introducing us to these redoubtable ladies, he relates the surprising part they played in the destiny of Henry VIII and his unfortunate wives. We meet Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira; Lady Boleyn, whose gentleman admirer threatens danger for her daughter Anne; and Lady Margaret, whose attempt to overturn hundreds of years of tradition leads to a dramatic confrontation.

It's 1890. Sixteen-year-old Jess Picaro has been living a feral and directionless life. But now he also has a terrible secret. He is desperate to get away before this secret is discovered. And he's convinced the only place for a person like him is the Wild West. His first move is to make a five-year-old orphan believe that he is her lost brother. At first, this is just a ploy to get a free train ride, but as the trip continues, his plans change. Convinced he has escaped his past, Jess throws himself into a new life as a farmhand in the community of Buckner, Kansas.

When Archibald, programming prodigy and creator of Reel Life Online (RLO), hired Scott as his second-in-command, he didn’t realize the lengths Scott would go to in order to have his genius recognized. Over the years, a bitter rivalry developed. As their game of cat and mouse escalates, Scott finds himself backed into a corner. As a bargaining chip, he creates a machine learning AI. The AI, named Talon, is programmed to become the most powerful player in all of RLO and VQ. Soon Archibald and Scott realize that if left unchecked, Talon will destroy the world they’ve created.

They’ve barely escaped from the voro with their lives. Now Askari, Harcos, Shujaa, and Fane are seeking refuge in the one place secure enough to give them time to heal: Greystone City. The city welcomes them with open arms, and Askari discovers a way of life she never believed was possible. In Greystone City, people are doing more than just surviving—they’re living. Plagued by nightmares from the City of Dod, Askari throws herself into the work of the city as she waits for her friends to heal, hoping to outrun her trauma. But the settlement is not as safe as it seems.

This guide covers my adventures in everything from storing water to purchasing solar generators. At the end of each chapter, you'll complete practical exercises that will get you, and your family, prepared for the scenarios you are most concerned with. And I'll even throw in some humor!

A mysterious race of North American giants. An ancient Hebrew inscription in a Cherokee burial mound. A blood oath made by blindfolded Freemasons. Are these three historical oddities the reason the CIA is trying to brainwash historian Cameron Thorne and his fiancee Amanda Spencer-Gunn? The answer lies buried in the legends of the Knights Templar, within the rituals of the secretive Freemasons and, most significantly of all, inside the bowels of the Smithsonian Institution

When Augie Cumpton comes home from Vietnam in 1970, he is damaged goods. He’s suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but PTSD would not be designated as a medical condition until a decade later. So, Augie begins self-medicating with alcohol and drugs. Then an incident involving his family and the Mob presents a new and perilous problem for Augie. Can he help his family overcome this deadly threat while dealing with his own demons? Fortunately, Augie has a very supportive family, loyal friends, and a woman in his life who are all trying to help him.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Fredrick. Greater than a Tourist - Frederick, Maryland, USA by Anna Liisa Van Mantgem offers the inside scoop on Frederick, a charming city founded in in 1745 about one hour away from Washington, DC, which features an 80-block tree-lined historic district full of independent art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants and is the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, author of the American national anthem, the “Star Spangled Banner”.

As an RV owner, I’ve taken many trips and had plenty of opportunities to experience the highs and lows of living in an RV. I want to save other RV owners time and effort by compiling the best and most helpful tips, tricks, and hacks for living in an RV. So whether you are heading out for a short trip or you plan to make the leap to living in your RV full-time, consider the following top tips to truly help make your time easier. You will learn 285 very different and specific tips, tricks, and life hacks for surviving (and thriving) while living in an RV.

John Reed's first-hand description of the October Revolution was written in early 1918 and published in the USA the following year. The veracity and impact of his dynamic snapshot-style reportage made the book an instant best seller, and it has since become a modern classic, inspiring films including Sergei Eisenstein's October and the Oscar-winning Reds.

Dollars are manifestations of the One Infinite Substance as you are, but, unlike you, they are not self-conscious. They have no power until you give them power. Make them feel this through your thought vibrations as you feel the importance of your work.

Innovation used to be seen as a game best left to entrepreneurs, but now a new breed of corporate managers is flipping this logic on its head. These Corporate Explorers have the insight, resilience, and discipline to overcome the obstacles and build new ventures from inside even the largest organizations. Corporate Explorer is a guidebook to the practices that enable these managers to go from idea into action. This actionable and proven framework explains how managers can become successful corporate innovators.

Do you want to start your own business, but you're too afraid to try? Do you dread financial risk and failure? Stop worrying right now, because The Path to Freedom: Starting a Business for the Reluctant Entrepreneur gives you everything you need to start a successful side business! The majority of start-up businesses fail because of a lack of skill, planning, and strategy. You should have a vision. You should work hard to create a product that will break the market. There's no skipping the legwork if you want to make it.