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This is the shocking story of a life secretly shattered by pathological gambling addiction and the first steps to putting the pieces back together. For more than 12 years, Patrick Foster lived a double life. Turning 31, a popular and sociable young teacher and former professional cricketer, he had a lovely girlfriend and a supportive family. But he was hiding a secret and debilitating gambling addiction from even those closest to him.

In this gripping narrative, Ben Macintyre tackles one of the most famous prison stories in history and makes it utterly his own. During World War II, the German army used the towering Colditz Castle to hold the most defiant Allied prisoners. For four years, these prisoners of the castle tested its walls and its guards with ingenious escape attempts that would become legend. But as Macintyre shows, the story of Colditz was about much more than escape.

Strangling vines and meat-hungry flora fill this unruly garden of strange stories, selected for their significance as the seeds of the villainous (or perhaps just misunderstood) 'killer plant' in fiction, film and video games. Step within to marvel at Charlotte Perkins Gilman's giant wisteria and H.G. Wells' hungry orchid; hear the calls of the ethereal women of the wood and the frightful drone of the moaning lily; and do tread carefully around E. Nesbit's wandering creepers. Every strain of vegetable threat can be found within this new collection.

Though most Christians refrain from predicting exactly when our world will end, many believe that when Earth's finale does arrive, it will be a catastrophe. Details vary, but the general assumption is the same: Things will get much, much worse before they get better. But is this really what the Bible teaches? Leaving aside the theological terms that often confuse and muddle this question, Douglas Wilson instead explains eschatology as the end of the greatest story in the world.

The history of World War II contains millions of stories for it affected millions of lives. A Time for Tears examines the lives of three: Andre from Soissons, France, Daniel from Topeka, Kansas, and Rachel from Paris. The swirling hurricane of this war catches them in a tangle of events and emotions. Andre Jabot a teenage French aristocrat, is enraged by the killing of his young brother as the Nazis blitz the nearby village of Soissons. He swears vengeance and finds his way to England to join De Gaulle and the Resistance.

Description and commentary of the lives of the two prophets, which are given from 1 Kings 17 to 2 Kings 13 at a time of turmoil in the northern kingdom of Israel.

Let me offer you a unique and immersive experience, one that will take you on a journey to India, into the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, where you will learn about the lives of four intriguing individuals as they navigate their way through life's many ups and downs. You will get to meet a studious academic named Kushal and his best friend Chubbs as they settle into a new life in a boarding school within the shadow of the mighty Kanchenjunga. You’ll also encounter KP, with a passion about the outdoors, and finally you’ll get to know Rup, full of spirit and adventure.

When a man goes out seeking blood, he will find it. Always he will find it. It was a truth Cutter had learned long ago, for he had been that man. For countless years, on countless battlefields, he had sought violence and blood...and the gods help him, he had found it. Found more than his share.

Auch achtzehn Monate nach seiner Scheidung weiß der alleinerziehende Arzt Dr. Emmett Strong nicht, wie das alles geschehen konnte. Er hatte sich immer für einen guten Ehemann und Vater gehalten und dann lagen auf einmal die Scheidungspapiere auf dem Tisch - ohne eine Erklärung. Niemals wieder wird er zulassen, dass man ihm und seiner Tochter Josie wehtut und daher ist eine neue Frau kein Thema. Doch das Schicksal scheint andere Pläne zu haben, denn überall trifft er auf Zara, die Besitzerin des Blumenladens.

Odysseus’s thrilling adventures continue in the gripping third instalment of the historical Greek fantasy, the Olympus Series. Prince Odysseus and the daemon Bria must penetrate the haunted caverns beneath Dodona, seeking a way to save their doomed nation, Achaea, from the might of Troy. The startling revelation that follows will set Odysseus on his most daunting mission yet, as he seeks to reunite the divided Achaean kingdoms before the rapacious Trojans strike.

Do you want to know how to build a career that you love, work from anywhere in the world, and make lots of money doing it? No matter what stage of life you are in, this audiobook will help propel you to the next level of your career, income, and lifestyle. You will uncover modern career tactics that will allow you to live in the location of your dreams, make a real impact, and earn a lucrative living in the remote economy. This audiobook is loaded with guides, resources, interviews, and case studies from real people who are doing what they want and when they want.

Die Mitmach-Hörspiele für alle Hasenkind-Fans! Wer weckt Hasenkind am Morgen auf, ruft es dann zum Essen und tröstet es, wenn es hinfällt? Wer hilft ihm beim Baden und deckt es vorm Schlafengehen zu? In einfacher Sprache führen fünf kleine Alltagsabenteuer durch einen Tag mit Hasenkind. Die fröhlichen Hörspiele laden Kindern ab zwei Jahren zum Zuhören und Mitmachen ein - mit vielen lustigen Geräuschen und einem Titelsong mit Ohrwurmgarantie! Jetzt mit zwei Bonus-Geschichten: "Hase aufgewacht" und "Hasenkind, komm essen!".

Longtime pastor Douglas Wilson takes a hammer to some of our very favorite graven images, and (surprise, surprise) we've set up display cases for most of them in our churches: liturgy, tradition, systematics, infant baptism, and that crafty old Baal doctrine. Alongside a critique of philosophical assumptions about human nature, dualism, and grace, Wilson stresses the unavoidable and absolute necessity of individual hearts being born again. He concludes by laying out the case for the church.

Life has a way of hitting us in our blindside. Like a pendulum, it swings between fortune and tragedy. Rediscovering Purpose is for those asking: Why am I here? How can I contribute to the world? Is there a purpose in suffering? If life hit you in your blind spot, went off course, or you're searching for meaning, Rediscovering Purpose is for you. Through the stories of those who overcame their trials, you can find inspiration to overcome yours.

A grisly spirit turns travelling companion for the unwitting passenger of a London bus; a repulsive neighbour returns from the grave, rejected by the very earth; an innocuous back garden becomes the stage for a nightmare encounter with druidic sacrifice. From deep in the British Library vaults emerges a new selection of E.F. Benson's most innovative, spine-tingling and satisfyingly dark 'spook stories'. Complete with an introduction exploring the fascinating story of Benson's life, and including the never-before-republished story 'Billy Comes Through'.

Near Twelve Mile Swamp, Captain Williams and his small group of Marines are attacked by a force of 200 while escorting supplies. Captain Williams is wounded eight times, and if not for Hardy’s daring intervention, all would have perished. The Marines are surrounded and outnumbered three to one. It is up to Hardy to defend and defeat the forces arrayed against him.

Thak's escapades are fraught with anti-bullying themes as he develops a philosophy to cherish life with all its endless possibilities and worthwhile goals, to be content with whatever actions you choose to take and to never let your values be stripped away. Fate, Hope and Thak is a sci-fi adventure filled with warmth, wit, and humor among its engaging characters. An enjoyably entertaining and infectious space saga.

How is your Scrum going? Scrum provides you a framework but doesn't exactly tell you how to do it. Do you want to deviate from “textbook” practices but ensure that you’ll still be Agile? This guide will show you how to practically implement Scrum.

Wenn fliegende Fetzen zu sprühenden Funken werden, ist das Feuer nicht weit. Für die Junganwältin Lindsay Stallone könnte der Tag nicht schlechter starten. Ausgerechnet vor dem wichtigsten Meeting ihrer Karriere, schnappt ihr der Fahrer eines auf Hochglanz polierten BMW den weit und breit letzten Parkplatz vor der Nase weg. Es kommt zu einem hitzigen Wortgefecht, bei dem ihr der arrogante - aber leider auch höllisch heiße - Anzugträger zu verstehen gibt, dass sein Termin wichtiger sei.

This comprehensive survival handbook for beginners provides basic information about risk preparation and management. Natural disasters can be catastrophic since they can pose a threat to humankind. The audiobook also explains different types of disasters and how they impact people in various places. It also outlines the survival tips you should implement when you are involved in a natural disaster. The guide also provides details about the critical elements you need in an emergency.