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Former government minister Ralph Singh is the perpetual outsider: displaced, disillusioned, and now living in exile, Ralph reflects on his earlier life and the searing effects of colonialism. Ralph's constant estrangement sees him ever attempting to fit into various communities, only to find home in more transient spaces. Born on the tropical island of Isabella, he is one of West India's many "Mimic Men".

General V. K. Singh served in the Indian Army for 42 years, retiring as Chief of Army Staff on 31 May 2012. His distinguished career saw him on the front lines of combat in the Indo-Pak War of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh, and in Sri Lanka as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force. Considered one of the world's foremost experts in counterinsurgency operations, he is also known for the principled stand he took on many issues during his tenure.

Devon Reilly had a plan - run a successful hair salon and make enough money to move to Paris to find love. When Bosun Lindholm crashes into her she finds a man that turns her world upside down within days. Suddenly the need to leave Winter Valley disappears as she falls for someone close to home. But Bosun's more than just a sexy auto mechanic, and the truth he reveals spins her out of control.

Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., psychiatrist, and Diane V. Cirincione, businesswoman and lecturer, can help you, as they have thousands, shift your perceptions about life and living. When you undergo this attitudinal shift in your perceptions, wonderful things begin to happen. You become truly fearless. You find safety in defenselessness. Love becomes the guiding force in your life; and your inner, intuitive voice unfailingly helps you make the right choices.

James V. Schall is a treasure of the Catholic intellectual tradition. A prolific author and essayist, Schall readily connects with his readers on sundry topics from war to friendship, philosophy, politics, and to ordinary everyday living. In his newest work, The Mind That Is Catholic, he presents a retrospective collection of his academic and literary essays written in the past 50 years.

In best-selling author George Higgins' electrifying legal thriller, Jerry Kennedy, the guy his ex-wife calls "the classiest sleazy criminal lawyer", must defend the man that no one else will: Billy Ryan.

To the town of North Harbor, Michigan, MISU quarterback Dawson Alexander is a local hero. To Samantha Washington, owner of the Market Street Mysteries Bookstore, Dawson is more than a tenant—he’s like an adopted son. But to the police, he is their prime suspect after his ex-girlfriend is found murdered. It’s more than enough real-life drama for Sam to tackle, but her role as a mystery writer also calls. Returning to the English countryside between the wars, she finds Lady Daphne Marsh in quite the quandary.

ഇന്ത്യയിൽ നാമിന്നു കാണുന്ന പ്രധാന പോരാട്ടം മതത്തിലൂന്നിയ ദേശീയതയും സാംസ്‌കാരികതയിൽ ഊന്നിയ ദേശീയതയും തമ്മിലുള്ളതാണ്. ഇന്ത്യ എന്ന രാജ്യത്തിന്റെ നെടുംതൂണുകളായ ബഹുസ്വരതയും മതേതരത്വവും അട്ടിമറികളുടെ ഭീഷണിയിൽപ്പെട്ടുഴലുന്നു. ഭരണഘടനയെ ചവിട്ടടിയിലാക്കിയും ഐതിഹ്യങ്ങളെ ചരിത്രമാക്കിയും ന്യൂനപക്ഷങ്ങളെ ഭയാശങ്കരാക്കിയും മതാധിഷ്ഠിത ദേശീയത അതിന്റെ കരിനിഴൽ നമ്മളുടെമേൽ പടർത്തുന്നു.

യുദ്ധഭാഷണങ്ങള്‍, സാമൂഹികവിപ്ലവം, സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യവാദം, പ്രതിഷേധം, മതം, ആഹ്വാനം, ആത്മസാധൂകരണം, അനുസ്മരണം, സ്ത്രീവാദം തുടങ്ങി വിവിധ മേഖലകളിലായി ചരിത്രത്തില്‍ ഇടം നേടിയ പ്രസംഗങ്ങളുടെ സമാഹരണം.

ഭാവനയിലൂടെ ചരിത്രത്തെ പുനഃസൃഷ്ടിക്കുന്ന ഒ.വി. വിജയന്‍ ജാതീയതയെ പുതിയൊരു കാഴ്ചപ്പാടില്‍ സമീപിക്കുന്നു. ജാതികള്‍ക്കിടയിലുള്ള അതിസൂക്ഷ്മമായ വ്യത്യാസങ്ങളെയും വൈരുദ്ധ്യങ്ങളെയും മൂന്നു ഘട്ടത്തിലൂടെ- ബ്രാഹ്മണ്യം നേടാനുള്ള തീവ്രശ്രമം, അതു നേടിയെടുത്തപ്പോള്‍ തോന്നുന്ന നിഷ്പ്രയോജനത, കഠിനയാതനകളിലൂടെ നേടിയെടുത്ത ബ്രാഹ്മണ്യത്തോടുള്ള തികഞ്ഞ അവജ്ഞ- തലമുറകളില്‍ അവതരിപ്പിക്കുകയാണ്.

Art of Being Alone in God’s Presence: A Biblical Perspective explores the transformative power of solitude in the Christian journey. In a world that often equates being alone with loneliness or insignificance, this book offers a biblical perspective on how solitude can become a sacred space for encountering God, deepening faith, and discovering divine purpose.

Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker, originally from Ohio, was best known as one of the commanders of the 94th "Hat-in-the-Ring" Squadron, a crack unit of World War I pilots that included many former members of the famed Lafayette Escadrille. The 94th ended the war in France with the highest number of air victories of any American squadron.

Even if Ana had every name, her path would be difficult. The guilty are powerful, protected, and dangerous. But Ana only has three of the names she needs. In order to claim the rest, she must grant Lady Jacobs three favors. In doing so, Ana will descend deeper into the dark, glittering world of the Royal City and further away from the protective walls of the Academy. Who will win this game of shadows and crowns?

The rise of Narendra Modi is a watershed moment in Indian politics. In fact, such is the magnitude of his influence on the country that India’s governance paradigm and political history can be easily divided into two distinct eras—pre-Modi and post-Modi. In 2021, Modi completed 20 continuous years as the head of a government. This book, a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals and domain experts, attempts a definitive and expansive exploration into the fundamental transformation of Gujarat and India over the last 20 years due to Modi’s unique model of governance.

It’s hard to find the right alien concubine. Finding three of them? Impossible! Watching the future saikhs practice their penetration angles at the saikhmenti alone doesn’t cut it to make a decision. What about other things like…I don’t know. Personality? What I need is insider information. That saikh-in-training who keeps failing his assessments? He’s offering it up freely. Kind of. All he wants is practice those fancy skills on me, or otherwise he might flunk his finals. Meh, why not?

Thirty-one, recently divorced, and behind on the mortgage for my farm, I scrape my last savings together and buy myself a farmhand. That big, horned alien I end up with? He’s a Vandalar saikh, a male concubine, and he wants to plow more than just my fields. Guess I should have read the fine print of the purchase contract better because the trader refuses to take him back. Now I’m stuck with weed-infested fields, red letters from the bank, and a guy who says he studied one million ways to please a female. (His words, it’s not like I’m going to count...)

Ein untergegangenes Königreich, eine verschollene Erbin und eine Liebe, die dem Tod trotzt Die Soldatin Grey kämpft nur, um ihren Kindheitsfreund Kier am Leben zu halten. Auf dem Schlachtfeld ist sie sein Schwert und Schild, an ihn gebunden durch Magie und Geheimnisse. Doch dann findet ein verfeindetes Reich die verschollene Erbin der zerstörten Insel Locke – und bekommt damit Zugriff auf zerstörerische Kräfte. Für Grey und Kier beginnt eine tödliche Verfolgungsjagd, die Grey viel zu nahe an Lockes Küste und ihre eigene Vergangenheit führt.

ബഹിരാകാശം എല്ലാത്തിന്റെയും കേന്ദ്ര ബിന്ദുവാണ്. ബഹിരാകാശത്തെ കുറിച്ചുള്ള ഒരു അന്വേഷണമാണ് ലൈക്ക. ശാസ്ത്ര കുതുകികളെ ഹഠാതാകർഷിക്കുന്ന ഒരു പക്ഷേ വി.ജെ ജയിംസിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും മികച്ച ഈ പുസ്തകം ആകാശത്തിന്റെ പരിമിതികളെക്കുറിച്ച് നമ്മെ സ്വയം അന്വേഷിക്കുവാൻ പ്രേരിപ്പിയ്ക്കുന്നു.

A reclusive old man has been brutally slain at the La Brea Tar Pits. The unusual investigation could uncover the truth of humanity's ancient past, and at the same time expose the corruption and violence of the present. And everyone involved—from an alluring scientist with a dark secret to a treacherous CIA officer with his own agenda—is suspect.

Immerse yourself in the divine world of Sri Venkateswara Swami with "Sri Venkateswara Vrata Vaibhavam". This sacred podcast, guided by the revered Sri Viswapathi garu, brings you the highly auspicious vrata process of Sri Venkateswara Swami. With the grace of Sri Srinivasa, we share the divine vrata stories, allowing devotees to connect with the Lord's benevolence.What to Expect- Auspicious vrata processes and stories of Sri Venkateswara Swami- Spiritual guidance and insights from Sri Viswapathi garu- Uplifting and devotional content to enhance your spiritual journey- The episodes are both in ...