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Eric Hates Dragon Ball Z is a DBZ rewatch podcast where hosts John and Spencer undertake the impossible task of converting their friend Eric into becoming a fan of Dragon Ball Z. Join them as they review and discuss five episodes at a time, leading up to a retelling of the bonkers DBZ story to Eric at the end of every saga.

The oni have invaded Pittsburgh on Elfhome. And, so far, it looks like they are winning. All this is according to prophecy. But the prophecy is big on symbols and light on specifics. Tinker and her allies are doing the best they can to defend the city and the civilians caught in the crossfire of a war between elves that’s been brewing for centuries. But the enemy has no hesitation whatsoever in involving innocents. All the pieces in this deadly game are in place—and everyone trusts Tinker will save them. All she needs is a plan. And then the lights go out, and the storm begins to rage ...

You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist or a hardcore survivalist to understand the importance of being prepared for an emergency. As recent events like hurricanes, wildfires, and power grid failures have shown, disaster can strike anywhere—often when you least expect it. Whether you live in a high-risk area or not, being prepared for natural disasters, manmade crises, and social upheaval is essential. In this audiobook, you’ll learn practical steps to ensure you and your family are ready for anything.

The PSMF diet or protein sparing modified fast is a ketosis-based way of eating designed to invoke rapid and significant weight loss in just weeks with minimal exercise. There’s one big reason why you’re here reading this message right now: You’re a person who would like to lose weight, but you also want to do it in a safe and simple way.

In the backdrop of this trio's trials, the past unfolds, showcasing Jay and Marco's origin story—two strangers becoming best friends. If it were only that simple… Jay's unrequited love for Marco builds from a casual crush to an all-consuming, soul-crushing anguish he cannot ignore. Can Jay ever admit his feelings for Marco? Is Marco capable of loving Jay as more than a friend?

When Chet the dog, "the most lovable narrator in all of crime fiction" (Boston Globe), and his partner, PI Bernie Little of the desert-based Little Detective Agency, arrive to a meeting with hydrologist Wendell Nero, they are in for a shocking sight - Wendell has come to a violent and mysterious end. What did the hydrologist want to see them about? Is his death a random robbery, or something more? Chet and Bernie, working for nothing more than an eight-pack of Slim Jims, are on the case.

Lady Io Hale has no time for men. And certainly no time for her older brother's stuffy, grumpy, and oh-so-proper best friend, Corbin Masterson, who believes he is so morally superior to everyone else, especially her. Io might have been wrenched from her home in New York, dragged to London, and forced to attend ton parties and balls, but she is drawing the line at tolerating Masterson's snooty, judgmental, and accusatory looks for one second longer.

Lord Roland Crewe wants nothing to do with love or romance. He's already proven he's a terrible husband-twice!-and has no interest in doing it again. But for some reason, he struggles to remember that when he's with Aurelia. He knows a scarred, hardened man like him has nothing to offer a beautiful young idealist like her. So, why can't he stay away?

Darien Lauchlin has already lost everything. Now the only thing he has left to lose is his soul. When his own brother unseals the Well of Tears, Darien is the last Sentinel left alive to defend his homeland. Now he is faced with an impossible decision: either watch everything he knows shatter - or forsake his oath of peace to become an instrument of pure destruction. Accompanied by Naia, a priestess of Death, Darien embarks on a harrowing journey to save the people of the Rhen. But will he lose his own soul in the process?

Stunning and sophisticated, art dealer Samantha King is the only person who knows she doesn't have it all (unless you count her mother and sister, which Sam doesn't). When it comes to men, Sam won't make time for anything more than a one night stand. No commitments, no connections. The night her life changes forever is a night Sam actually can't remember. Even so, the indelible mark a woman named Mia Rossi leaves on Sam's heart is something she can't ignore.

In Private Equity by Elle Spencer, Cassidy Bennett spends an unexpected evening at a lesbian nightclub with her notoriously reserved and demanding boss, successful venture capitalist Julia Whitmore. After seeing a different side of Julia, Cassidy can’t seem to shake her desire to know more. In Closed-Door Policy by Erin Zak, going back to college is never easy, but Caroline Stevens is prepared to work hard and change her life for the better. What she’s not prepared for is Dr. Atlanta Morris, her new professor whose tough demeanor is no match for Caroline’s burgeoning confidence.

Do you want to become mentally sharper and quicker? Do you want to be able to save time and calculate large numbers on the go while you're shopping or calculating a bill at a restaurant? Do you want other people to notice how you seem to not need a calculator, how you seem like such a genius? Mental math is the ability to solve math problems in your head, without the need to write or use a calculator. And it has all of the benefits implied above and much more. Preliminary studies have even shown that mental math can improve your emotional health as well.

A Red Peace, first in Spencer Ellsworth's Starfire trilogy, is an action-packed space opera in a universe where the oppressed half-Jorian crosses have risen up to supplant humanity and dominate the galaxy. Half-breed human star navigator Jaqi, working the edges of human-settled space on contract to whoever will hire her, stumbles into possession of an artifact that the leader of the Rebellion wants desperately enough to send his personal guard after. An interstellar empire and the fate of the remnant of humanity hang in the balance.

Why is it executives with great pedigree, great work ethic, and great products lead teams that often underperform? Why is it some without the advantages of others seem to outperform the competition, and get promoted more rapidly with far greater results? The answer is like most answers: it is right in front of your nose, but from an early age we have been socialized to ignore it to ensure acceptance.

This volume contains such principles of practical Rosicrucian teachings as are applicable to the solution of everyday problems of life, in business and in the affairs of the home. It deals exhaustively with the prevention of ill-health, the curing of many of the common ailments, and the attainment of peace and happiness, as well as the building up of the affairs of life that deal with financial conditions.

Английский язык, хоть и считается очень простым и легким для изучения, скрывает в себе множество подводных камней и неожиданных сложностей. Одна из них – крылатые фразы и выражения, которые очень часто используются в разговорной речи, в повседневном общении и в литературном языке. Если вы хотите знать английский на «отлично». То без изучения фразеологизмов, поговорок и устойчивых выражений не обойтись. В этом сборнике – самые популярные, используемые и интересные слова, словосочетания и фразы, которые употребляются в переносном значении.…

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It will be no easy task to fill the shoes of a local legend like DCI Charlie Woodend, the newly promoted Monika Paniatowski tells herself – particularly when he’s still a very real presence in Whitebridge – but given a little time, she thinks she can grow into them. Yet time is the one thing she does not have. On her first day in the new job, a severed female hand is discovered on the riverbank. And not only that, but the killer has already alerted the pres

Happiness evades my everyday life despite time passing. My heart hasn’t healed. It can’t. Not after all I lost. When I meet Rowan, I savor the light he brings into my life. His patience, sense of humor, and understanding chase away the shadows of sorrow I carry from my past. It’s easy to fall for him.

Texas millionaire Steven Beard, Jr. fell hard for Celeste Martinez, a waitress less than half his age. She served the seventy year old widow his nightly cocktail—along with sexual favors—at a country club in Austin. After they married, Steven gave her cars, homes, jewelry, and designer clothes. But Celeste wanted more. Claiming she had depression, Celeste checked into a psychiatric facility, where she met and seduced fellow patient Tracey Tarlton. Celeste soon convinced Tracey that the only way they could be together would be to kill Steve.