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Following Hernando Cortés's conquest of Tenochtitlan in 1521, the Aztec empire became the center of the largest European colony in the Americas. It has long been assumed that Indigenous people's personal experiences of this cataclysmic era are inaccessible. Spanish records do not reflect how Nahuas and other Indigenous peoples spoke privately about the great changes, and accounts written in Indigenous languages mostly date from the latter half of the sixteenth century.

We are born of the Word, and the Word became flesh. Therefore, we meditate not with mere sentiment, but with Scripture; not with tears alone, but with the living Word made manifest in Jesus Christ. We set our minds on the staggering, shame-laden sacrifice of the Son of God, as the Scriptures testify. For as we behold Him, we are changed, transformed from glory unto glory.

Joseph Sherman first visits Saigon, the capital of French colonial Cochin-China, in 1925 on a hunting expedition with his father, a US senator. He is lured back again and again as a traveler, a soldier, and then as a reporter by his fascination for the exotic land and for Lan, a mandarin's daughter he cannot forget. Over five decades, Joseph's life becomes enmeshed with the political intrigues of two of Saigon's most influential families, the French colonist Devrauxs, and the native Trans - and inevitably with Vietnam's turbulent, war torn fate.

With Professor Esolen you will enter the terrible gates of Hell and progress level by infernal level to its diabolical depths. Professor Esolen places a special emphasis on the drama of the poem, leading you through each canto in succession. Professor Esolen will more than satisfy your curiosity about Hell and the fate of the damned. He will reveal in all its starkness the horror of sin and awaken in your heart a longing for divine love.

This is a tale of pursuit through the kitchens of New York City at the turn of the century. By the late nineteenth century, it seemed that New York City had put an end to the outbreaks of typhoid fever that had so frequently decimated the city's population. That is until 1904, when the disease broke out in a household in Oyster Bay, Long Island. Authorities suspected the family cook, Mary Mallon, of being a carrier. But before she could be tested, the woman, soon to be known as Typhoid Mary, had disappeared.

Sergeant Major Shaw and the Deadmen command the only known weapon, the dreadnaught, capable of thwarting the impending collapse of the human race. And their enemies in the Principality know it. The Republic’s farspace planets struggle against the spread of the biological weapon known as the Scourge. One by one they are falling prey to the devastating alien disease. Taking advantage of the Scourge calamity, the Principality embark on a brutal conquest to rule all of humanity.

With nowhere left to run, the Allied States fortifies their few remaining outposts and relocates Central Command to prepare for their final stand. President Jan Ringgold and her generals know beating the enemy on the battlefield is impossible. The only path to victory seems to be taking down the leader of the New Gods, a sinister Chimera known as the Prophet, before he can complete his campaign to enslave humanity.

This collection includes 'Chosen of Khorne' by Anthony Reynolds, 'Throne of Lies' by Aaron-Dembski Bowden, 'Perfection' by Nick Kyme, 'Ahriman: The First Prince' by John French, 'Repairer of Ruin' by Josh Reynolds, and 'The Embrace of Pain' by Ian St Martin.

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While training for a manned mission to Mars, Dr. Sophie Winston and her team of scientists find themselves cut off from the rest of the world. Trapped inside a biosphere deep within the confines of Cheyenne Mountain, Sophie and crew discover they are the survivors of a brutal alien invasion. But as they struggle to stay alive, they realize their safe haven is far from safe and that they must team up with other survivors around the world to defeat the aliens before it’s too late for humanity and the Earth.

Eight years ago, an engineered virus ravaged the globe, infecting and transforming humans into apex predators called Variants. Now, almost a decade after the end of the war, civilization has slowly clawed toward recovery. But evil and intelligent forces dwell in the shadows with the starving beasts, scheming to restart the extinction cycle and end humanity forever. And once again, Beckham, Fitz, and Kate will rise to fight them, joining forces with new heroes to try and save what’s left of the world.

Welcome, dear listener, to The Anthony Trollope Library. Here you will encounter clergymen of uncertain fortune, politicians of steady ambition, and ladies whose hearts must negotiate with the practical world. These stories do not rush toward sensation, but linger instead upon the small decisions by which lives are truly shaped.Whether you walk abroad, sit quietly by the fire, or steal an hour from the business of the day, this podcast invites you into the familiar society of Barsetshire and Westminster - a place where wit is gentle, observation keen, and every character is granted the dignity...

Oscar Piastri is a rising star in the world of Formula One. Laser-focused, talented and with a huge future ahead of him, he represents the new breed of drivers hungry for success. After just a few seasons at the top, he has shown himself to be a driver of exceptional ability. In this book, motorsport writer Anthony Meredith charts Piastri's remarkable rise from the suburbs of Melbourne to the pinnacle of his sport. Documenting Piastri's trials and successes across his entire racing career, this is an essential listen for fans everywhere.

If you build or run systems that span agencies, jurisdictions, or sovereign partners, this feed is for you. Interface Stewardship: The Audio Library is the spoken companion to the Federation Architecture Doctrine: practical frameworks, failure patterns, and decision tools for keeping coordination alive under real constraints.Episodes are standalone. Start anywhere, return when needed. Natural conversational narration with case examples drawn from lived federal work and verifiable outcomes. Narrated by Anthony Veltri. No AI voice. More information available at https://anthonyveltri.com/audio/

Two dimensions collide across the stars. They become one, the forces of good and evil clashing. Past and future unite, sending an antihero to unknown realms where he must transcend if he wishes to survive.

In the captivating third installment of The Chronicles of Barsetshire, Dr. Thorne delves into the intricate world of love and social challenges. While some characters from the previous books, The Warden and Barchester Towers, make appearances, theres no need to have read them to fully appreciate this tale. The story revolves around Mary Thorne, the niece of Doctor Thomas Thorne, and her romantic entanglement with Frank Gresham, the sole heir of a local squire. However, the true hero, as revealed by the omniscient narrator, is the doctor himself. Themes of social exclusion due to illegitimacy, ...

In Rachel Ray, the romance between Luke Rowan and Rachel Ray faces formidable opposition. The wealthy and manipulative Mrs. Tappitt envisions her daughters as suitable matches for Luke, while Rachels family questions his worthiness. As the story unfolds through a series of captivating adventures, justice prevails for all involved. True to Trollopes style, the narrative also weaves in a secondary plot centered around the parliamentary election in Baslehurst. Rich with moments of humor and heartfelt connection, the novel features delightful scenes such as the lovers first encounters, Mrs. ...

Kept in the Dark is a captivating novel by 19th century English author Anthony Trollope. First published in eight monthly installments in 1882, this story unfolds the life of Cecilia Holt, who ends her engagement to the indifferent Sir Francis Geraldine. Seeking a fresh start, she travels abroad and meets Mr. George Western, a man heartbroken by his own romantic misfortunes. They marry, but Cecilia conceals her past engagement from him, despite his honesty about his own history. When Sir Francis reveals her secret, George feels betrayed and leaves for abroad, prompting Cecilia to return to her...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Academy Award–winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult childhood, and path to sobriety in his honest, moving, and long-awaited memoir. Born and raised in Port Talbot—a small Welsh steelworks town—amid...

A harrowing and heartwrenching memoir of humanitarian aid worker Jessica Buchanan’s kidnapping by Somali land pirates, her three months in captivity, her rescue by the Navy SEALs, and her husband’s extraordinary efforts to help bring her home. In 2006, twenty-seven-year-old Jessica Buchanan...