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When inexplicable human rabies cases appear in Tennessee, disease ecologist Letty Duquesne jumps at the chance to trace the virus back to its source. But the closer Letty gets to finding the outbreak's origin, the further someone will go to stop her. With an unwanted promotion threatening to take Letty far from the fieldwork she loves, this outbreak feels like her last chance to make a difference. It's not something she can ignore, especially now. The spillover of zoonotic diseases to the human population is on the rise and violent animal attacks are becoming all too common.

An hour after Randolph Spiers quits his job as a mechanical engineer, he finally approaches the woman he’s eyed at the supermarket, only to watch it explode minutes later with her trapped inside. The old Randolph would have gone home to his adulterous wife and forgot about it.

Philip Hastings loved his brothers and the family ranch, but working the ranch was never his dream. Instead, his work of running the local feed store not only helped his family, but benefited the entire community of Parks. Working closely with various suppliers and customers, he continually meets new faces and people. But one person that crosses his path sticks out the most: Helena Shaw.

After the brutal slaying of his family, British Special Forces ex-agent John Steel arrives in New York with a singular purpose: Find the person in the photograph. Judicious NYPD detective Samantha McCall is investigating a triple homicide when Steel shows up to help find the perpetrator and bring him to justice. What at first appears to be the work of a serial killer soon turns out to be a deeper level of darkness and deceit, with relentless mercenaries, a shadowy informant and ghosts from the past for both McCall and Steel all involved.

Julia Hastings, wife of the oldest Hastings brother, Graham, is soaking up her first Christmas on the 7H Ranch. Embracing Hastings family traditions, and hoping to create new ones, Julia has high hopes for an unforgettable holiday, but little does she know that the Hastings brothers have their own ideas up their sleeves on how to make her first Christmas a memorable one.

Audacious astronauts encounter bizarre, sometimes deadly life forms, and strange, exotic, cosmic phenomena, including miniature black holes, dense fields of interstellar plasma, powerful gravity-emitters, and spectacularly massive space-based, alien-built labyrinths. Tasked with exploring this brave new, highly dangerous world, they must also deal with their own personal triumphs and conflicts.

Seth Hastings, the youngest of the renown 7H Ranch Hastings brothers, has spent his entire life following the rules and leadership of his oldest brother, Graham. He’s worked all aspects of the ranch, struggling to find his own area of contribution, until his brother, Clint, opens a door of opportunity for the both of them: hunting. Partnering with his brother gives Seth a passion, a project, and a deeper connection to the area and its residents, one person standing out the most: Charlotte Chandler.

Single mom Alejandra Garcia has spent her adult life cutting, dying, and styling hair to provide for her daughter and herself. She loves it. When she receives a booking for a wedding in Parks, Texas, Ally finds herself on a remote ranch surrounded by horses, cows, and a handful of handsome cowboys. One brother in particular seems to catch her eye: Hayes.

Ruby Cole has spent her entire life in Parks, Texas. Most of it behind the counter of the local diner she inherited from her late grandparents. A staple in Parks, most people stop in Sloppy’s Diner for a bite to eat and great conversation. But despite her love for the diner and the locals, Ruby debates if she should sell it and try her hand at something new. She also longs for a relationship that goes beyond just fulfilling a drink order.

After the sudden disappearance of her parents, Nyla Cruz was left with the care of her younger brother and aged grandmother. After World War 3 began, famine, violence, and disease ravaged the planet, transforming the calm world she once knew into hell on earth. With the arrival of the Neflams, hope returned, bringing a semi-peace under the New World Union. Now, all Nyla wants to do is use her position as leader of a NWU Peace Keeping team to imprison all Deviants—the ones who caused all earth’s troubles. When a chance arises to infiltrate a local group, she agrees to go undercover.

In Stoneham, Massachusetts, not far from Boston, Marco and his friend Antonio are after a mysterious artifact hidden somewhere inside a Victorian house in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The house has new owners, so getting their hands on the artifact is more challenging than they bargained for—and more dangerous. The artifact itself holds secrets Marco and Antonio don't even know about, and to make matters worse, they're not the only ones after it. Meanwhile, Marco's pizzeria-owning uncle dials up the pressure to retrieve the artifact. And he's not the only one breathing down their necks.

My learning is to continue. I have now passed all of my exams, leaving me free to devote more time to training in the dojo. What's still unknown is whether this change is about to be the biggest challenge for me in the months to come, or whether the masters are already dreaming up some new ordeal for me....

Worship is a priceless gift. Unfortunately for many, this gift remains unopened and unused because of a lack of understanding. In truth, worship is not Christianized entertainment, a religious ritual, or zealous demonstration. The Biblical picture of worship is an intimate encounter with the infinite God that spreads into every part of your daily life.

Beginning in childhood, and continuing throughout our lives, we are immersed in a web of evaluations, attitudes, and practices that are evidence of our deep commitment to moral responsibility. At the same time, we may encounter puzzles and perplexities that may encourage skepticism about moral...

Alice Wilkenson grew up with the Hastings brothers. She's always viewed them as family more than friends, and the feeling is mutual. Annoying, interfering, and frustrating to have seven brothers constantly on the look out for you. But one brother starts keeping a closer eye on Alice than the others: Calvin. Calvin Hastings works hard on the family ranch. From operating heavy machinery, working cattle, and tending horses, the ranch keeps him busy. However, he finds himself making more and more time to check in on Alice

Receiving a frantic call from her friend Alice, Julia McComas packs her bags and heads to a ranch in Texas where she encounters critters, cows, and a handful of handsome cowboy brothers. As the oldest of seven brothers, Graham Hastings takes his role as leader of the family business seriously. Can Julia learn the ways of the ranch? Can Graham let go of the reins enough to let love into his heart?

In the UK, Detective John Steel is investigating the organization who killed his family. When he comes across information that something big is going to happen on the cruise ship Neptune, Steel goes undercover. He has 14 days to figure out what is going to happen - and to stop it. In New York, Steel’s NYPD partner, Detective Samantha McCall, is investigating a series of deaths. All seems run of the mill for the homicide detective, until they find out that the deaths are somehow connected to the cruise ship John Steel is on.

The American church faces a discipleship crisis. Instead of following the values of Jesus, many Christians are chasing after what our culture prizes: power, money, and political influence. In Your Jesus Is Too American, Baptist pastor Steve Bezner invites Christians to rediscover what Jesus treasured and incorporate those kingdom values into the church's witness. Bezner shows that Jesus's vision of discipleship points the way toward a different way of being in the world.

When Connor’s peaceful homeworld is suddenly attacked by a mysterious alien force, his life changes forever. Consumed by grief and driven by a burning desire for revenge, Connor enlists in the Union Marine Core, thrusting himself into the heart of a new and deadly battle. As the conflict intensifies, a chilling truth emerges: this isn't just another war—it's humanity's final test for survival.

In Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America, Ted V. Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg speak directly to Presbyterians who are disillusioned and confused by how Christianity is being misused in American culture. So often, our beliefs do not line up with the disturbing actions taken by those claiming to represent a true vision of Christianity. The authors affirm the heart of Reformed theology and what it means to be truly evangelical in a time of theological distortion.