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Highly charged and profoundly important, Incidents in the Life of Markus Paul is a new masterpiece from one of Canada’s greatest writers. On a bright morning in June 1985, a young Micmac man starts his first day of work—but by noon he is dead, killed mysteriously in the fourth hold of the cargo ship Lutheran. Hector Penniac had been planning to go to university, perhaps to study medicine. Roger Savage, a loner who has had to make his own way since his youth, comes under suspicion of killing Hector over a union card and a morning’s work.

In his brilliant non-fiction, David Adams Richards - first and foremost one of Canada's greatest and best-beloved novelists - has been writing a kind of memoir by other means. Like his previous titles Lines on Water, about his pursuit of angling, and Hockey Dreams, about the game his disabled body prevented him from playing, Facing the Hunter explores the meaning of a sport and the way in which it touches lives, not least that of the author.

The Decimators have succeeded. Everything in the galaxy is either dead or dying. All hope destroyed. That is until a reality-wandering Syl'Va discovers that these events were never meant to happen. Interference from a supernatural creature altered the course of history, and the only way to save the future is to repair the past. The final story in the Resurrection arc brings the tale full circle and sets up the beginning of the end for the Dark Corner Series.

In a forest in Wealdstone, Joshua Shaw's mundane world collides with the extraordinary, when he is magically thrust into the world of Beyond — a beautiful place which shares a boundary with the cursed prison known as The Void. As the shackles holding back the darkness begin to weaken, Joshua must discover who he truly is and face his destiny. Tommy, Guardian of the doorway between worlds, and Nybor, leader of the White Falcons are on hand to guide him.

10 Years later... Deltaria is gone. Wiped from existence by the same evil group of rogue human clones that destroyed Earth all those years ago. The Decimators have begun destroying every planet, colony and species moving from one to the next, slowly being driven insane by their failing minds — the fatal flaw in the Resurrection project. But rumours are abound across the galaxy of an organisation building towards a resistance. Known only as 'The Unity', every surviving species begin making their way to their proposed salvation.

When Rose gains a promotion at work and relocates the family from Texas to Salem, Massachusetts, it is 9-year-old Mia who suffers. Her father works in the Alaskan oil fields for seventy percent of the year and Rose's new job means her daughter is neglected, and often the target of her mother's frustrations.

A quick review of the weeks happenings in the wide world of racing. Covering all of the top series in the world including F1, Indycar, NASCAR, IMSA, MotoGP and WEC. or whatever else catches my fancy this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Kohn, author of the new book Best and Worst of the Olympics, talks to Adam Batstone about some of the highs and lows of Olympic history.

The David Adam Kurz Show features David Adam Kurz, a dynamic industry leader and successful entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in real estate and beyond. With a track record of coaching hundreds of professionals, David is dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their highest potential. Tune in for insightful discussions on business development and more, as David engages with top industry leaders to share valuable knowledge and strategies for success. Whether you're looking to advance your sales career or gain insights into business growth, this show is your go-to resource!

When an unknown vessel destroys Earth without warning, only one human woman survives. The vessel is feared to belong to a people known only as 'The Decimators' who are rumored to destroy all those they deem to be lesser species, before retreating to their own space on the edge of the galaxy. However, 200 years later when the woman is unfrozen, she sets out to uncover the truth about The Decimators, her rescuers, and pursue a technology called the 'Resurrection Chamber,' which she believes can bring back humanity.

With every known planet, colony or settlement empty, ruined or completely destroyed, a desperate crew of humans onboard the starship Odyssey, hear rumours of a mythical phenomenon called The Horizon. This magical place on the edge of known space is believed to transport those who traverse it back in time to the moment they were at their happiest. With only death, heartache and baron wastelands surrounding them, the crew of the Odyssey head towards the Horizon. However to reach this phenomenon, they must cross The Expanse - a 30-day trip through entirely empty space.

Take a seat in the darkest corner of the library and devour these short haunting tales. Welcome to the Dark Corner Universe. Here, there are tales of ghosts, serial killers, demons, wraiths, pirates and more. There is also a twist or two for the keenest listener amongst you.

The dirt shifted beneath the heavy footsteps sending clouds of dust up into the night sky, shimmering in the light of the full moon. A shot rang out and echoed across the valley, bats bursting from the trees circling wildly unsure of which direction to go. Several other sets of footfalls now joined that of the first man, increasing in speed.

Jasmine is coming… When a powerful entity breaks free from the Realm of Screams, she has only one target in mind… her daughter. Banished by Ariella years earlier, her mother is now out for revenge and she is willing to take down the entire town of Wealdstone to do it. Energy surrounding Jasmine’s arrival has stirred up more and more cases of supernatural possession, out of character behaviour for vampire clans and violent acts of atrocity.

Something draws you back to this shared universe of terrifying tales, which this time around are longer, darker, bloodier, and more disturbing than before. Learn the beginnings of previous characters, meet new creatures, and face some of your worst fears. Last time, you left the the light on... this time, you're plunged into the dark.

Dare you tread the twisted paths of these tales where darkness reigns supreme and the mind is the ultimate battleground? Prepare to be haunted long after you’ve finished this book, for the horrors within are not easily forgotten.

2029: Future War – The Terminator RPG Podcast features content and discussion related to the Terminator RPG from Nightfall Games. We cover everything about and potentially useful to the game, from the movies themselves to graphic novels, games, music, books, animation and even time travel – pretty much everything Terminator. Supplemental to 2029: Future War – The Terminator RPG Podcast, we present: War Stories. Experience the events of the 2029 Future War as they unfold in a live play of The Terminator RPG from Nightfall games.*WARNING: Podcasts may contain foul language, descriptions of...

Jasmine is coming… When a powerful entity breaks free from the Realm of Screams, she has only one target in mind… her daughter. Banished by Ariella years earlier, her mother is now out for revenge and she is willing to take down the entire town of Wealdstone to do it. Energy surrounding Jasmine’s arrival has stirred up more and more cases of supernatural possession, out of character behaviour for vampire clans and violent acts of atrocity.

Retiring while you work is possible no matter your level of wealth. In his book, The Currency of Time, author David Adams introduces his three buckets of life approach to create fluid life financial plans, not emergency retirement quitting plans. Using the three buckets approach will help you feel more free, joyful, and fulfilled.

In the crowded field of leadership literature, "Pulling the String: Unraveling Bad Leadership" emerges as a pioneering exploration into the dark underbelly of leadership. Where most works celebrate the qualities of successful leadership, this insightful book takes a bold dive into the realm of ineffective, unethical, and destructive leadership, addressing a crucial gap in our understanding of leadership dynamics.