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The wind never truly dies in the Urals. It prowls the valleys and ridgelines like a restless spirit, rattling bare birches, hissing across the frozen stone. At night it screams—long, feral cries that curl around the peaks like warning songs. The Mansi hunters had long ago given one of those mountains a name: Kholat Syakhl, the Mountain of the Dead.

The summer of 1916 had come on like a furnace. June had been blistering, the kind of month that drove city dwellers out of their brick apartments in Philadelphia and New York, down toward the promise of breezes off the Atlantic Ocean, in Jersey shore towns like Beach Haven, Spring Lake, Asbury Park, and Matawan... But beneath the glittering surface, the sea held its own dark relentless man-eating secret.

What began as one man's audacious airline hijacking, extortion and theft of $200,000 in ransom money, and subsequent escape and disappearance, transformed over the years and decades from a simple criminal act into a tale of myth and folklore—making the name, D.B. Cooper, an true American legend.

A dying goddess. A fractured prophecy. A magicless elf who shouldn’t exist. Elliah grew up in hiding, her mother’s whispered warnings of treachery and death trailing her every step. A single misstep draws the attention of those who fear what her survival heralds. Her escape rests in the hands of a dragon-hunted warrior blinded by faith. The truth of her existence is a weapon, foretold yet unfulfilled.

Catching the beast is one thing. Smuggling it safely out of Indonesia is something else altogether. Whisked overseas for a mystery job, Australian Park Ranger and dangerous animal expert Matt Sanders finds himself presented with the opportunity of a lifetime: to find and capture a uniquely dangerous cryptid long hidden by the thick rainforests of Java. It is an opportunity too exciting to turn down.

In this podiobook: The characters in Steven J. McDermott's short story collection Winter of Different Directions struggle to keep life's body blows and uppercuts from becoming knockout punches, whether they bring them on themselves, or receive them from friends, lovers, co-workers, or family. You might root for them. You might root against them. But just like the relatives you hope won't show for Thanksgiving, these are characters you can't forget. With his stunning range and passionate delivery, it is McDermott who delivers the knockout punch in this debut collection of twenty short stories.

Hawaii 5-E D&D Woman's Podcast is a group of Woman living in Hawaii playing Dungeons and Dragons. Join us for the Woman's ODD adventures in the Matriarchal world of Glass and listen as they save the realm from all manner of evil creatures.

"Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked." 1 John 2:6This Spirit-led Podcast Series shares messages, as the Lord leads, for the spiritual growth and encouragement for all those who follow Jesus and embrace His teachings.Please feel free to share any questions or comments at hensoma.onebody@gmail.com You can visit the Hen Soma Ministries website @ Hen Soma Ministries (webador.com). Here you can find more information about this ministry where there are links to our YouTube Channel, Podcast Series, Free eBooks, News on Mission Indonesian Hope, testimonies, Blog, and more.

Whether you are a seasoned author or a first-time writer, Picture Perfect is designed to guide you through the process of writing a book or novel that is entertaining, educational, and uniquely yours. With a little imagination, some hard work, and the guidance provided here in this podcast, you too can create a world that readers will want to visit time and time again. So, come join me on this exciting journey toward making your story something that is truly Picture Perfect! Hosted by author, editor and book coach Cara J. Stevens. Learn more at carajstevens.com.

The wilderness--forest, desert, glacier, jungle--has been the scene of the past century's most exciting stories, inspiring many of its greatest writers, including Jack London, Norman Maclean, Evelyn Waugh, Redmond O'Hanlon, Sir Wilfred Thesiger, H.M. Tomlinson and Algernon Blackwood. Selections from these authors' most gripping works are delivered by equally compelling narration producing an audiobook experience ideal for people who are fascinated by the beauty, insight and danger that awaits us all in the wild!

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker—Badass Santa. Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.

Aided by Lucia Vargas, a rookie detective who doesn’t know when to quit, and Fr. Remy Mbombo, a priest with a history he’s desperate to keep under wraps, FBI agent Ezra James takes on the case. He must work fast to uncover the truth before more people die. And if “rogued the durum” means what Ezra and Lucia fear, then the social network behind the tragedy is capable of anything.

Discussions of music and the arts while drinking Gin and Scotch.

One word has changed everything. Always in hiding, never safe as long as the Common may be watching, while the all-powerful ruling authority, the Common, is most certainly plotting their ruthless and exacting revenge. With one word—"Revolution"—Alpha Robins has endangered so much, and has put the lives of everyone at risk. Yet, as Alpha and the others wait, there has been nothing to do but to shelter in hiding, in the safety of their underground Sea Caves, as Alpha and Theta have learned to cope with their losses.

Money Plain & Simple provides a straightforward guide to understanding the global monetary system and why the shine is off the US dollar’s position as the Gold Standard of world currencies. Steven J. Spence, a military veteran and corporate employee-turned-entrepreneur, lays out a concise history of the US monetary system. He’s candid about his own hard-won life lessons and then shares how he came to discover the tough realities revealed in this informative audiobook.

In the multibillion-dollar business of American medicine, doctors are often portrayed as culprits—opportunistic millionaires who prey on the misfortune of their hapless patients and drive up the cost of health care. But often they are the real victims of a system designed to increase profits for the insurance companies, shady businessmen, and Big Government.

View Points and Questions from an Urban point of view. From Racism to Sport, to Depression to Life..! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keeping a Christian perspective in the public square.

The Bicycle Book takes you on two intertwining paths. One is the author’s fond oftentimes funny tale of being a newbie paperboy at the tender age of 12. Adventures in customer relations become lifetime lessons thanks to Steve’s quirky, brilliantly pedagogical dad, a top advertising executive given to Socratic Q&A dialoguing and mealtime family seminars.

A time-travelling biologist is stranded when a giant fish eats her homing beacon. Two ancient beings create a new star to make themselves worthy in the eyes of their ancestors. The curator of the oldest museum in the galaxy finds out the truth behind its most famous exhibit. These are just a few of the tales that await you in Racing the Storm and Other Stories, a collection of 13 short science fiction stories - some thought-provoking, some poignant, some just plain weird.