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It takes more than truth to serve justice. Captain James Henry is left stinging after the latest firefight. However, lost cargo and payments mean little as a disturbing message reaches into neutral space - his uncle is dying. Uncle Charlie was the one who saved his life after Jim’s disgraceful dismissal from the Coalition Defense Force. He owes the man an enormous debt for giving him renewed purpose.

In the sixth volume of This Academy Extra, Samson has to step into a role he never expected. He's no longer just a character in My Royal Academia; he's become its protector, guarding the author's original vision from the looming threat of syndication and destructive monetization. As forces seek to control and commercialize the story, Samson finds himself in a battle to preserve the heart and soul of the world he loves. He must save it from... being adapted. With the integrity of My Royal Academia at risk, Samson must do everything he can to protect it.

For residents of Salem, Massachusetts, the day after Halloween brings empty candy wrappers, sagging pumpkins, and a community-wide identity crisis. That is, until Lee Barrett's TV production class suggests extending the spooky season with the traditional Mexican celebration Dia de Los Muertos. But when the students discover not all of Salem's dead are resting in peace, the post-October blues don't seem so bad after all....

Lee Barrett has agreed to attend a storage auction with Aunt Ibby - even though she suspects the forgotten rooms will yield more junk than treasure. Her skepticism vanishes once the two win a bid on an overlooked locker and uncover a trove of beautiful curiosities, including a stunning wooden carousel horse with gentle eyes and fading paint. But just before Lee leaves the fairground relic at a local repair shop, the sight of a silver samovar awakens her psychic abilities and conjures visions of murder.

Field reporter Lee Barrett is not happy that her hours are being cut back at WICH-TV, although it is nice to spend more time volunteering with Aunt Ibby, a research librarian. But Lee's least favorite task is going up to the stacks, a spooky, seldom-frequented upper section of the library. On this day she has good reason to be afraid - she finds a dead man, surrounded by hundreds of scattered books and torn-out pages. Her police detective beau, Pete Mondello, is soon on the scene, and the deceased is identified as a former minor league baseball player - and ex-con....

In the sun-drenched Greek Islands, Elena and Alex’s idyllic engagement is thrown into turmoil when Elena’s estranged twin sister, Sophia, unexpectedly returns. Sophia’s arrival brings buried family secrets and old rivalries to the surface, unraveling the bond between the sisters and testing Elena and Alex’s love. As jealousy and betrayal threaten their future, Elena must confront painful truths about her family’s past while navigating Sophia’s manipulative intentions.

The once-thriving houseboat communities along Arkansas' White River are long gone, and few remember the sensational murder story that set local darling Helen Spence on a tragic path. In 1931, Spence shocked Arkansas when she avenged her father's murder in a DeWitt courtroom. The state soon discovered that no prison could hold her. For the first time, prison records are unveiled to provide an essential portrait. Join author Denise Parkinson for an intimate look at a Depression-era tragedy. The legend of Helen Spence refuses to be forgotten - despite her unmarked grave.

Mo Collins, the reluctant hero, has sailed around the country on board the replica pirate ship, the Viva Ancora, and now he finds himself only miles from his childhood home. But now the world has gone to hell. Hordes of naked, blue, biting zombies have flooded the now dead Alabama lake town. Mo and his only surviving shipmate, Crow, are surviving. They fish and watch the monsters roam the night; seeking untainted flesh and leaving a disgusting mess in their wake. But when a lone survivor stumbles upon Mo and Crow they gain a new crew member but also find much needed direction.

Clara Barton was one of those diminutive New England women of the 19th century who was determined to make the world a better place. What Susan B. Anthony was to women's suffrage and Harriet Beecher Stowe was to the cause of abolition, Clara Barton was to the humanitarian impulse of the American people to help the unfortunate victims of war and disaster.

Restaurant critic Derek Schumaker, notorious for his bitter reviews, is about to visit Daisy's Tea Garden, and Daisy and Aunt Iris are simmering with anxiety. A bad word from the culinary curmudgeon could really hurt their business. But how can he resist her cucumber sandwiches with pimento spread - not to mention the cheesy cauliflower soup and strawberry walnut salad? Schumaker takes a to-go order when the afternoon tea service is done, which Daisy hopes is a good sign. But when he perishes from a seizure, it looks like his food was dosed with something deadly.

In 1931, the tensions of the Great Depression took hold of Detroit at every level—even spilling over into the investigation of a mysterious murder at the Delray boardinghouse. Amid accusations of witchcraft, Hungarian immigrant Rose Veres and her son Bill were convicted of the brutal killing and suspected in a dozen more. Their cries of innocence went unheeded—until one lawyer, determined to seek justice, took on the case.

Developers in the rapidly changing field of programming often look for quick and interesting approaches to understand difficult ideas. Emerging as a great tool for combining visual storytelling with technical information to improve learning are programmers' infographic books. Unlike traditional programming books loaded with thick text, these books provide knowledge utilizing diagrams, flow charts, mind maps, and images, therefore making coding concepts more approachable and remembered.

The ultimate aim of any investment, company, or endeavor is good returns, which are the favorable results of deliberate planning, smart decision-making, and commitment. Achieving excellent returns calls for a mix of patience, expertise, and risk assessment whether in the financial, personal, or commercial domains. Investors in the financial sector look for favorable returns using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and entrepreneurial projects among other sources.

One of the most sought-after financial methods in today's market, passive income lets people make money without actively exchanging time for it. Passive income sources provide money with less continuous work unlike conventional income sources like wages or hourly rates. This financial plan offers a chance to build money, reach financial freedom, and raise the general standard of living. Many individuals were drawn to passive income projects the concept of earning while sleeping or escaping the limitations of a 9-to-5 employment.

It might all change in eleven seconds. This inspiring and poignant book takes listeners on a trip through the life-changing experiences that permanently change a person's path. These eleven seconds perfectly capture the core of the human experience and the immense influence of a single moment, whether it's a short decision, an unexpected encounter, or a sudden event. 11 Seconds Change My Life is a compelling story that explores the core of crucial life events.

A shadow ran across the road, too quickly for me to respond. I hit the brakes, my vehicle sliding as the tires struggled for grip on the slick road. My pulse hammered in my chest as the vehicle drifted sideways, ultimately coming to a rest on the shoulder.

Although vanilla is among the most often used flavors worldwide, many people still find it a mystery even beyond its recognizable taste and aroma. It has a rich history, a difficult growing technique, and a variety of applications beyond baking. People have been enthralled with its basic yet delicious taste for millennia; knowing its sources and manufacturing helps one to better appreciate why it is such a prized element. Vanilla comes from the vanilla orchid, technically referred to as Vanilla plan folia. Native to Mexico, the Totonac tribe initially raised it before the Aztecs took up it.

Time management is the capacity to optimize production and efficiency using planned and regulated use of one's time. It includes developing objectives, organizing chores, and using techniques to maximize the given time. Good time management helps people lower stress, increase attention and find a better work-life balance. Time management helps one be more successful and generally well-adjusted in personal life, in the classroom, or on the job. Good time management techniques help people avoid procrastinating, satisfy deadlines, and provide a methodical strategy for completing everyday tasks.

An art of deep awareness, listening to your life urges you to tune in to the rhythm of your life free from distraction—a subtle but significant exercise. It is about seeing, absorbing, and letting oneself be present in the way your days are unfolding, not about altering, fixing, or even traditional sense understanding.

1893-ല്‍ ദക്ഷിണാഫ്രിക്കയിലേക്ക് കപ്പലേറുമ്പോള്‍ സ്വന്തം രാജ്യത്ത് പരാജിതനായ ഒരു വക്കീലായിരുന്നു മോഹന്‍ദാസ് കരംചന്ദ് ഗാന്ധി. തുടര്‍ന്നുള്ള രണ്ടു പതിറ്റാണ്ടുകള്‍ അദ്ദേഹത്തെ മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധിയാക്കി മാറ്റി. ബ്രിട്ടിഷ് സാമ്രാജ്യത്തെ മുട്ടുകുത്തിക്കാനുള്ള തന്റെ പ്രത്യയശാസ്ത്രത്തിനെയും അടവുകളെയും അദ്ദേഹം മൂശയില്‍ വാര്‍ത്തെടുത്തത് അവിടെവച്ചാണ്.