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In the aftermath of what appears to be a targeted killing, a mysterious billionaire approaches Pallas Group Solutions with a new job. He seems to be more interested in their intelligence gathering capability than security. None of them are prepared for what they find. In a whirlwind of violence and intrigue, the contractors of Pallas Group plunge into a world of human trafficking and elite capture.

Containing modified fairytales, contemporary heists, absurdist poetry and at least one set of actual wedding vows, Januaries is a series of magical ruminations on life and love. Olivie explores the timelessness of love, heartbreak, and death through a fairytale lens. This is bewitching, romantic, and infused with the author's signature sharp-edged wit and heart-wrenching twists.

In an old-fashioned fishing community on Morecambe Bay, change is imperceptibly slow. Treacherous tides sweep the quicksands, claiming everything in their path. As a boy, Arthur had followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footprints, learning to read the currents and shifting sands. Now retired and widowed, though, he feels invisible, redundant. His daughter wants him in a retirement home. No one listens to his rants about the newcomers striking out nightly onto the bay for cockles, seemingly oblivious to the danger. When Arthur’s path crosses Suling’s, both are running out of options.

What is the connection between bitcoin and the collapse of the Bronze Age in 1177 BC? Between the Temple of Moriah in ancient Jerusalem and the central banks of today? Between the Knights of Templar and the end of civilization? Follow ex-detective Dan Landes as he tries to unravel the riddle of thirty-three centuries in the Treasure of the Gran Ventura.

Smile is a chilling account of Rodney Alcala, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. Ryan Green gives a suspenseful narrative that draws the listener into the real-life horror experienced by the victims with all the elements of a captivating thriller.

An ancient evil arrived in a bank of fog and decimated the town of Wray, Colorado. The fog covered the small town including the home of Tom Benton and his family. The evil that lurked within the fog fed on the townspeople, destroying everyone in its path. Croatoan, the master of that evil, has special plans for those with anger deep inside. Tom Benton’s son Bobby surrendered to his anger and has become a servant to his master.

Li Wei’s battle with Wang Jiang has left him gravely injured and stranded in the Beast Origin Realm, a mysterious place that is as much a danger to him as it is a refuge. With Spirit Beasts clamoring for his blood and few allies he can count on, his only choice is to train, and train hard. He has ten days, at most, to prepare for the fight of his life. Can he prevail, or will he die trying? The odds are stacked against him, but that’s never stopped him before.

Work is stressful: We race to meet deadlines. We extend ourselves to return favors for colleagues. We set ambitious goals for ourselves and our teams. We measure ourselves against metrics, our competitors, and sometimes, our colleagues. Some of us even go beyond tangible metrics to internalize stress and fear of missing the mark. Managing Your Anxiety will help you distinguish stress from anxiety, learn what anxiety looks like for you, understand it, and respond to it with self-compassion at work.

Before the mid-19th century, European intervention in much of tropical Africa was extremely difficult because of the disease gradient. The combination of malaria and yellow fever commonly killed off half of European troops stationed in West Africa each year. It was the reverse of the conquest of the Americas, where introduced diseases wiped out 50 million indigenous Americans, opening the land to settlement and greatly reducing the ability to resist. This was much less of a problem in temperate southern Africa, accounting for the Dutch being able to set up a colony there in the 17th century.

Let Us Sing Together is a comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of congregational singing and how to encourage active participation in singing within your church. In this book, we will explore the theological and practical aspects of congregational singing and provide practical steps that church leaders and worship teams can take to enhance this important aspect of corporate worship.

One night, in a London pub in the 1990's, I ran into a man who claimed to be the actor Michael Caine. The man said (in a thick Cockney accent): "'ere mate, if yer buy me a beer I will recite the bloomin' 'oole of Franz Kafka's classic tale of alienation, 'Metamorphosis,' also known as 'Die Verwandlung.' If, however, yer chose not ter ffen I shall kick yer in the bleedin' balls."

Scottish admiral Aiden Shaw has sailed the modern world and fought every monster known to man, but now, he just wants some peace. Unfortunately, war is brewing with England, and he is being forced back to the one place he said he would never go again, The Red Forest. His wife, Evelyn, is a druid who can bend nature to her whim, but her lack of training makes her fear her powers. This compels her to rely on dark magic to survive.

23 Terrifying Tales told in a true story style that will curdle your blood and send shivers down your spine! These and other short scary horror stories await you! I am here to satisfy all of your horror anthology needs....

What has sparked all this interest is that the central theme of Answer to Job-the transformation of God through human consciousness, is the central theme, too, of Jungian psychology. Not long before his death Jung himself affirmed its importance, remarking that he would like to rewrite all of his books except Answer to Job, which he would leave just as it stands. Answer to Job contains the kernel, the essence, of the Jungian myth, and Edinger's study of it, at once erudite and down-to-earth, thoughtful and heartfelt, evokes that essence with unequaled clarity and power.

In the short time since father dearest dumped me here, I've collected a couple of murder accusations, a deadly witch bond with one guy, and a thirst for the blood of another. Good grief. What next? I'm neck-deep in investigations to clear my name, and as I peel away each layer of facade from town and academy life I discover more shady connections between supes and humans. The local business mogul and his vampire attorney. The mysterious talismans bestowed on the sons of influential families. Shifters with a vendetta against almost everyone. It's the murder-mystery gift that keeps on giving.

Kendall eventually had surgery against her grandmother's wishes and belief that all should happily accept what God gives one. She became a girl and went on to college, where she fell in love and married Margery, a bisexual woman. As if the drama in Kendall’s life wasn’t enough, Margery’s mother disagreed with her sexual status and relationship, while the father came out to reveal he is also bisexual.

Is it possible to not just survive but actually thrive in this new economy? Dr. Christopher Meade is convinced we can. This engaging and inspirational book is a mix of ancient biblical wisdom literature from the book of Proverbs, modern business thinking, and 21st-century success principles.

Journey into the magical world of the Snowlands – a collection of snow-globes owned by 12-year-old Zak Power. Along the way, you’ll learn fantastic magic tricks you can do as you follow the adventures of Zak and his friends in the infinite worlds of the Snowlands!

It was another normal beautiful day on Misty Lake, but you could feel it in the air, things were about to change, and not for the better. This was especially true for two unfortunate people. The Bone Crew was tuning up to play their special songs, putting on their sinister skull masks and partying all night. The blood will flow and terrifying screams will rip through the night. In the background, you'll hear them playing, Light's Out, The Party's Over.

Crocodiles are born man-eaters. Given the opportunity, it is the one big predator that will go for you every single time. Two people have been killed inside a month, and now a monster croc has been captured – a hybrid – grown huge with 'hybrid-vigor' – and in the Everglades, a new and deadly invasive species – the most aggressive predator on the planet.