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The world now has its first sage in over a century! Luciel returns at last from his extended stay in the City in the Sky with wondrous powers in hand, and this displeases a very particular faction within the Church of Saint Shurule. Red carpets were never the timid S-rank’s style, but an armed platoon isn’t exactly what he had in mind for his homecoming either. To make matters worse, just about everywhere Luciel turns is yet another plot in the making.

When he awakens ten years in the past, Kiden Coldsteel dedicates his second chance to becoming a legendary mage to prepare for the terrors to come, when the Acolytes of the Old Gods are destined to shroud the world in darkness forever. Kiden does not have the benefit of years of training as a mage. His martial skills aren't enough alone. He must rely on his method of Law of the Opposites, approaching magic in a way that goes against every established theory. Until then, he must locate the strongest mage humanity has ever produced and earn his support, or else humanity won't stand a chance…

Most people travel to Croatia for its endless sunshine, pebbly beaches and crystal clear sea. Kate goes there to disappear. She needs to escape from a life that has fallen apart in spectacular and public fashion, and no one on the beautiful island of Hvar knows who she is or what she's running away from. Until she meets another lonely soul.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The House Swap by Rebecca Fleet. ‘No one lives this way unless they want to hide something.’ When Caroline and Francis receive an offer to house swap, they jump at the chance for a week away from home.

"How to Get Rid of Bees” is your go-to resource for identifying, removing, and preventing bee infestations. Whether you're dealing with a small hive in your backyard or a large colony inside your home, this comprehensive guide covers natural repellents, DIY removal methods, professional solutions, and long-term prevention tips. Learn how to safely relocate bees, protect your property, and avoid common mistakes—all while being mindful of these essential pollinators. Perfect for homeowners, gardeners, and anyone facing unwanted bee problems.

With the dragon “slayed” and corruption in the Church uprooted, Luciel returns to Yenice a hero, but a hero’s work is never done. His revolution is ambitious (too ambitious, some might say), and in the wake of change always comes resistance. As it turns out, dragons just might be the least of his worries when he realizes that the weeds he plucked might have only been a symptom of the City of Freedom’s underlying disease. Politics are a dangerous game and Luciel’s found himself stranded on the board, but is he a player or a pawn?

After the deaths of her mother and infant sister during Ireland's Great Famine, thirteen-year-old Mary Boland makes her way to the Queenstown harbor and onto a coffin ship bound for America. But what happens during her transatlantic passage is enough to quash the strongest of dreams. After being assaulted by crewmembers, Mary thinks of ending her life-until a young Black slave named Kamua comes to her rescue . . .

Jessica Bay’s life is full – of chaos. As an inner-city GP, mother to two moody teenagers, and wife to a man who can recall the last time they had sex (632 days ago) but can’t remember to take out the bins, Jessica is at her limit. In need of a change of pace, she and her family move to a tiny island in the English Channel. On one of her after-work walks, Jessica sits on a bench. No big deal, surely? But she soon discovers that this bench gives her the ability to relive any day in her past.

Hope Not Nope powerfully moves you towards a more positive existence by equipping you with the tools to update your mindset and become a modern-day champion. In the title and writing the term “Lifelong Athlete” is utilized to imply hope is cultivated in this identity, but also adds a fresh perspective: Hope is not wishful thinking, it’s learned and earned. The “Lifelong Athlete” identity is not just related to competitive events, it’s living out the values of servant-based leadership to achieve wholeness: Health.

This audiobook tells the story of when I walked the Camino de Santiago alone at 62 in 2014. I thought I would easily cover 15 miles a day, and enjoy the sights of Portugal and Spain along the way. On the first day, I developed what became a massive blister on the sole of my right foot. I had to walk on my right heel, then twist to my left foot. This aggravated an old back injury. I had sharp pain in my foot and dull pain in my back, but I managed to limp all the way to Santiago.

College freshman Savannah Mason doesn’t believe in magic or true love. She believes in science, and science tells her that love is nothing more than a biological impulse to breed - an impulse that can, thankfully, be ignored. Which is a good thing because no woman in her family has ever been lucky in love. Jordan Merrick is a junior at William and Mary and on the fast track to obtaining his life’s goal: becoming the next Ron Chernow. Like Hamilton himself, Jordan’s drive is to accomplish his goals as quickly as possible. Love can come another day once his career is cemented.

After his boyfriend’s betrayal, Timothy Scott flees Los Angeles for a fresh start in San Antonio. Once he moves in with his best friend, Tim wants to volunteer at the local humane society. On the first day, he comes face to face with the man who bullied him in high school. Will Tim overcome the cruelty of the past and let forgiveness and love fill his heart? James Cannon is no stranger to life’s lessons. He was outed in his freshmen year of college by his brother and disowned by his conservative parents. But being his true self is freedom.

Isla Riddle has been obsessed with true love for as long as she can remember. Books, TV, movies - if it's a story about star-crossed lovers, ill-fated love, or love conquering all, Isla has read it, seen it, and talked nonstop about it. She's also dedicated her life to it by helping her mom build up Riddle's Bridal Boutique and Wedding Planning, a business they started together after her dad left town...and they've just received their biggest break yet: a high society bride with a million-dollar budget.

Evelyn Waverley, Christmas High's senior class president, volunteer at every Christmas charity drive, and basic overachiever, has a problem - she's co-directing and starring in her dream role as Elizabeth Bennet in her high school's production of A Pride and Prejudice Christmas, but Greg Bailey, the boy who was supposed to play Darcy, broke his leg. Enter Beckett Hawthorne, Aunt Bee's nephew, former child prodigy, and recent juvenile delinquent.

Jade Fulton and Ethan Garrett are opposites in every sense of the word. Ethan is an all-American poster boy - a star athlete dating the most popular girl in school and a devout Christian. Jade keeps mostly to herself. She abhors joining “things”, hates everyone at their high school except her best friend, Gia, and considers herself agnostic. When Ethan and Jade find themselves locked in an aerobics room overnight, their confinement forces them to push past the labels they’ve given each other.

Each year, 10 pioneering scholars are selected as New Generation Thinkers and given the unique opportunity to bring their groundbreaking work to life on radio. New Generation Thinkers have explored the arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond and continue to share ideas, bring people into their world and expand horizons everywhere. To mark 10 years of this incredible scheme, this collection brings together the 100 winners from the past decade.

The fun that follows features the boys achieving wonderful results even though Kitty is much too small to reach anything. They are proud of their work even though they are clearly making a mess all over the house.

Axial Age refers to the era (800-200 BCE) when five Eurasian civilizations experienced an unprecedented period of development in philosophy, religion, and art. In this compelling audio course, Professor Matthew Dillon argues that the schools of thought that emerged in this period are integral to how we think about the big questions of existence today.

In this engrossing series, Drs Sarah Dillon and Corin Throsby set off on a quest to discover how some of our most famous, best-loved books were written. What was happening in the author's lives and how did that influence the process of creation? Following the clues, they attempt to solve the mysteries of these great works of literature - uncovering a wealth of fascinating information along the way.

Micah N. Dillon woke up one Monday morning to find her husband of 13 years unconscious in the shower. At 43 years old, on no medication, Ben Dillon died of a chronic total obstruction heart attack. At 36, mother to two young children, Stone and Stella, Micah now had to continue life without her husband. Yet, in the middle of it all, God provided himself to fill in the gaps of her life. My Mended Heart includes 100 encouraging quotes written by Micah that focus on being a sender of goodness to another so that they too can find the great mender, Jesus.