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Over the far horizon the blanket of night begins to slowly dissolve. The sun is once more on its daily journey across the heavens. The light begins to sharpen and increase in intensity, revealing the landscape. Morning has begun, and dazed heads and sleepy faces come to terms with the new day. Our poets capture the mood, the emotions and all manner of other details in their descriptions of this time. But then with the calibre of wordsmiths such as Tennyson, Wordsworth, Milton, Southey, Donne and many more besides, we are almost spoilt.

From USA Today best-seller Robert Armstrong comes the fast-paced sci-fi series Echo Effect. Get the first two titles from the series in this audiobook: Echo Effect and Symphony of Descension.

What would charity look like if we, instead, measured it by its ability to alleviate poverty and needs? That is the question at the heart of Charity Detox. Drawing on his many decades of experience, Lupton outlines how to structure programs that actually improve the quality of life of the poor and disenfranchised. He introduces many strategies that are revolutionizing what we do with our charity dollars, and offers numerous examples of organizations that have successfully adopted these groundbreaking new models.

Why do markets crash and bank panics happen? Conventional wisdom has gathered, like iron filings, at two intellectual poles: at one extreme is a hodge-podge of idiosyncratic, period-specific causes and at the other is a host of all-encompassing "single bullet" theories. In The Panic of 1907, authors Robert Bruner and Sean Carr offer an alternate perspective through a detailed narrative of one of the worst crises in modern financial history - one which ultimately transformed the American financial system and resulted in the establishment of the modern Federal Reserve.

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Revenge of Geography comes a sweeping yet intimate story of the most influential humanitarian you’ve never heard of - Bob Gersony, who spent four decades in crisis zones around the world.

Si estás pasando por un divorcio, puede ser que sientas como si la vida que una vez conociste se estuviese desplomando. El divorcio raramente es fácil, a menudo es doloroso e incluso puede sabotear tu propia existencia. Si estás buscando ayuda para reunir las piezas y «reconstruirte» desde la base, este libro te brindará herramientas consistentes para que puedas lidiar con los sentimientos de negación, miedo, enojo, soledad y aflicción que surgen durante este difícil período.

In Managing Investment, you'll learn the 25 keys to finding, selecting, funding and managing outside investment and R&D internal investment for long-term success, including mergers and acquisitions. In the Board of Directors, you'll understand the 25 keys to the role of the Board of Directors and the important points in helping to guide the Board’s policy and strategy.

Blood-Bought Promises Too is a daily devotional taken directly from the Word of God that will provide insight, encouragement, and clarity regarding the promises of God in the bible. These daily meditations are topical and speak briefly but in-depth to the heart of God’s Word in this season. Understanding the rightly divided Word of God should be the highest aspiration of every blood-bought believer. The quality of our lives is a byproduct of what we understand and apply from the Word.

Author D. Scott Roberts crafts stories that blur the lines between reality and possibility. In RepositioneD, the first book in the Altered Science Paradox, listeners are pushed to reimagine their safe and familiar world with one that is twisted, unpredictable, and often menacing. This series filled with suspense, action, intrigue, and even a hint of romance, explores the questions that unsettle us the most: What if the world we know isn't what it seems? What if the boundaries of reality are more fluid than we dare imagine?

What if the slow death of democracy came not through one dramatic event, but through twenty-six quiet betrayals? From the rise of white nationalism to the normalization of conspiracy theories, from voter suppression to insurrection, The Alphabet of Authoritarianism exposes how Donald J. Trump and his loyalists reshaped the American political landscape — not with policy, but with propaganda, fear, and division.

The power of YouTube to connect with audiences cannot be denied. The platform has become more than just a video-sharing site and a creative outlet. It has turned into a powerful marketing tool to bring ideas, products, and services in front of a massive audience. It does not matter if the business is small, medium, or large - YouTube has leveled the playing field for everyone.

A brilliant collection of some of the finest old sea stories ever written. 'The Overcrowded Iceberg' by Morley Roberts, 'The Substitute' by W. W. Jacobs, 'Reparation' by J. D. Beresford, 'The Paradise Coal-Boat' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, 'The Registered Packet' by J. S. Fletcher, 'Treasure Trove' by Neil Munro, 'The Vengeance of La Maraye' by J. S. Fletcher, 'The Sea-Raiders' by H. G. Wells, 'No Ships Pass' by Eleanor Smith....

In this breakthrough book, world-renowned hormone specialist Dr. Robert Greene explores the connection between two of the least understood—and yet most important—physiological factors: hormones and the brain. In Perfect Balance, Dr. Greene presents a comprehensive program for reaching hormonal balance.

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American Democracy’s Last Stand: Propaganda, Cult Loyalty, and the Politics of Power is a comprehensive, deeply researched examination of the forces reshaping America’s political landscape in the wake of Donald Trump's second term. Through an exploration of historical precedents, psychological manipulations, and the alarming rise of authoritarian tactics, this book offers a critical analysis of how propaganda, cult-like loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of power have pushed the nation to a dangerous crossroads.

'Images of pilgrimage inform the consciousness and aspirations of every human culture, from the most primitive to the most sophisticated, in modern as well as in ancient times, in every quarter of the globe. These images belong somehow to the essence of our humanity; they are essential and permanent features of our spiritual landscape. Even if we deny the images, and seek to banish them, and lose ourselves in immediate occupations, still they impinge upon our consciousness, in the sense of emptiness and futility they leave behind them.’

Climbing the corporate ladder isn't just about hard work—it’s about mastering the strategies that accelerate your career trajectory and build lasting influence. Breaking Boundaries is your essential guide to breaking through limitations, empowering yourself, and taking deliberate control of your professional growth. Whether you're a rising star in your field, a mid-level contributor ready for a leadership role, or a seasoned professional looking to make your next big move, this book offers a roadmap for success.

Most histories of wounded Civil War veterans construe them as feminized men whose manhood has suffered due to their inability to provide for and raise families or engage in business. Wounded for Life complicates this picture by examining how seven veterans—six soldiers and one physician—coped with their changed bodies in their postwar lives. Through these intimate stories, author Robert D. Hicks looks at the veteran's body as shaped by the trauma of the battlefield and hospital and the construction of a postwar identity in relation to that trauma.

Around the Campfire is a collection of short stories featuring tales of men and animals in the wild. Written by Charles G. D. Roberts, these gripping narratives blend adventure, nature, and survival in the rugged outdoors.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of 1800 to 1849 and its male authors whose time has now come again.