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A story of deliverance from demonic oppression to a life of service to God - join Susannah as she walks a path fraught with danger as she discovers that God has a plan for everyone of his children.

In 1902, a radical vegetarian and nudist from Nuremberg named August Engelhardt set sail for what was then called the Bismarck Archipelago. His destination: the island Kabakon. His goal: to found a colony based on worship of the sun and coconuts. His malnourished body was found on the beach on Kabakon in 1919; he was 43 years old. Christian Kracht's Imperium uses the outlandish details of Engelhardt's life to craft a fable about the allure of extremism and its fundamental foolishness.

A powerful exploration of how we pay attention that will transform the ways we connect with one another – at home, at work, and beyond. Paying attention is a crucial human skill, yet many of us have forgotten how to listen carefully and observe intentionally. Deluged by social media and...

SOFR Futures and Options is the practical guide through the maze of the transition from LIBOR. In the first section, it provides an in-depth explanation of the concepts involved: the repo market and the construction of SOFR; SOFR-based lending markets and the term rate; the secured-unsecured basis; SOFR futures and options and their spread contracts; and margin and convexity. Applying these insights, the second section offers detailed worked-through examples of hedging loans, swaps, bonds, and floors with SOFR futures and options.

Design and construction industry practitioners collaborated to bring you Transforming Design and Construction: A Framework for Change, the first of LCI's Transforming Design and Construction series, to encourage discussion, learning, and experimentation around Lean processes. The short chapters focusses on various Lean topics. They are not designed as a "how-to" for Lean tools, but as a framework for learning and to guide you along your Lean journey.

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales, a literary genre he so mastered that he himself has become as mythical as the tales he wrote. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories — called eventyrs, or "fantastic tales" — express themes that transcend age and nationality.

This fictional classic describes the factual persecution endured by the early Christians living in the catacombs beneath Rome through the character of Marellus, a captain in the Praetorian Guard and despised Christian. Penned by an anonymous 19th-century author, Martyr of the Catacombs has challenged and encouraged the faithful for over a hundred years.

"Thumbelina" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has been called "the most delightful fairy tale you could wish for". The story is about quite a tiny, little girl, and her adventure with toads, moles, and cockchafers. "Thumbelina" is the first of Andersen's tales to focus on the sufferings of someone who is different, as at the beginning of the tale, Thumbelina is the only one her tiny size. It reflects on mockery and powerlessness, before a happy ending in which Thumbelina finds love and empowerment.

From a onetime white-supremacist leader now working to disengage people from extremist movements, Breaking Hate is a "riveting" (James Clapper), "groundbreaking" (Malcolm Nance), "horrifying [but] hopeful" (S.E. Cupp) exploration of how to heal a nation reeling from hate and violence. Today's...

En 2017, Christian Prudhomme fête ses dix ans à la tête du Tour de France. L'occasion pour lui de revenir sur son parcours et son histoire d'amour avec le Tour de France en nous livrant de nombreux secrets et anecdotes sur cette course mythique et mondialement connue.

In Sugar Roses, Oklahoma, events tumble rapidly toward the End of the World. We're introduced to a cross-section of this fervently Baptist college town as it struggles to comprehend a series of supernatural phenomena: roadkill returned to life, a little girl who speaks classical Greek, an ominous shortwave signal, and a demonic voice that calls itself the Megatron.

Call girl-hustler Cora Street thought her boyfriend Danny would never find out what she did last week. She assumed it would be just another indiscretion on a long list of improprieties. Cora is about to learn that the repercussions of what she did last week are far reaching. Her actions have angered a powerful, mysterious woman who is willing to give her one last chance to set things right between them.

This inspiring anthology collects enduring and entertaining stories that have enthralled young and old, by the cherished authors whose tales have captivated children for generations. Perfect for the family car trip or at-home listening, these recordings sparkle with the wit and wonder of time-tested storytelling.

Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales. Christmas favorites from L.M. Montgomery, O. Henry, Willa Cather, Hans Christian Anderson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Bret Harte and Anthony Trollope are lovingly recorded and presented here in one enchanting volume.

Can broken lives still find a miracle? In the quiet town of Angels Bend, four broken lives are about to collide. Josh, a gifted guitarist torn between talent and temptation. Hannah, a grieving daughter battling guilt, addiction, and the wreckage of a tragic accident. Dave, a husband suffocating under the collapse of his dreams. Larina, a brilliant journalist hardened by cynicism and ambition. Each carries scars they cannot heal, until a simple invitation changes everything: read a book about the life of Jesus.

Statt wie geplant Scharfauge zu treffen, ist Eric Manoli beim Hort der Weisen überraschend auf Trker-Hon gestoßen. Den topsidischen Weisen kennt er bereits aus dem Wega-System. Die Wiedersehensfreude erfährt freilich einen gewaltigen Dämpfer - sie geraten alle in die Gefangenschaft des Despoten.

Join me as I lead you in the same way that Jesus has lead me through my very own personal health and weight loss journey, in which I have successfully shed over 60 lbs. of unhealthy weight and kept it off. Let’s take the way of the easy yoke and the light burden just as it states in Matthew 11:30. Take the pressure and harsh demands off of yourself and cast your cares to the Lord for optimal total health.

Sommer 2036: Mitten in der Wüste Gobi, fern von den Zentren der Zivilisation, entsteht Terrania - Perry Rhodans Zukunftstraum, der Millionen von Menschen fasziniert. Roboter der außerirdischen Arkoniden erbauen eine Stadt, die einmal das Zentrum einer geeinten Menschheit werden soll. Doch alles verändert sich, als ein Notruf die Erde erreicht: Im System der blauen Sonne Wega tobt ein Krieg, quasi in direkter kosmischer Nachbarschaft. Perry Rhodan und eine Gruppe von Begleitern starten zum ersten interstellaren Flug der Menschheit.

Das Jahr 2036: Die Menschheit steckt in der Krise. Überbevölkerung, Klimawandel und Terrorismus lassen die Kriegsgefahr weltweit steigen. In dieser Lage wird der amerikanische Astronaut Perry Rhodan mit drei Kameraden zum Mond geschickt - dort scheint etwas Unheimliches vorzugehen. Mit einer uralten Rakete starten die vier Astronauten, auf dem Mond treffen sie auf Außerirdische. Diese bezeichnen sich selbst als Arkoniden und halten die Menschen für primitive Wesen, die voller Hass und Kriegslust stecken. Doch Rhodan findet ihre Schwäche heraus - er schlägt den Aliens einen gewagten Handel vor.

Welcome to Iowa's wildest podcast. Hosted by Cornstar, we cover every topic you've ever wanted to talk about ( and some you might not have thought of). This week we cover golf shenanigans, turkey hunting, and some wild stories.