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There's good and bad in everyone. Except Tom. Tom used to think his life was pretty ordinary. Just another orphan, sleeping in the cellar of his uncle's pub with plenty of mice to chase. But then things started to change, both in the land of Boden-Rine and in young Tom's heart, after a stranger from a far-off land spun him a story of deadly adventure and world-ending peril.

Moving Story Offers Hope and Healing for Those Who Are Troubled. Although the American prison system was originally set up to rehabilitate prisoners so they can rejoin society as productive citizens, decreased budgets, mandatory sentences, and continued overcrowding mean the reality today is much different. The sad truth is that prisoner rehabilitation has all but disappeared in the prison system. But there are some rays of hope for these troubled lives.

Their minds stolen. Uploaded into war-machines. They fight a secret war to preserve humanity. What if there was a war raging for one million years, but it was kept secret? It's a question Sargis never considered, born as an upper middle class man living in Prime City during a so-called "Millenia of Peace." As far as he, or anyone else knows, humanity has no army, no weapons, and no wars.

When we’re in the Certainty Trap, we tend to view people who disagree with us as hateful, ignorant, or just plain stupid. When it comes to heated social and political issues in particular, many of us know this feeling well—a consuming state of righteous indignation and moral outrage. By committing to challenging and clarifying our thinking—by avoiding the trap certainty sets for us—we can increase social trust, reduce political polarization, and better address the world’s pressing challenges.

When young accountant Theo Stratis visits Nolan Downes, an elderly gay man in a local nursing home, he is surprised by Nolan’s request: find the lost love of his youth, Giorgio Roberto. Theo is also surprised to meet handsome and successful Jamison Radames, who is visiting the same nursing home. As Theo and Jamison embark on an investigative adventure to find Giorgio, they discover a great deal about themselves and each other. Solving the mystery of what happened to Giorgio might mean happily ever after for more than just Nolan.

The war for Mehr’Durillia has begun. With the Council of Anthraxis shattered, only four kings remain to counter the collective armies of Mehr’Durillia’s six sister worlds. But three of these are by far the worst of the lot: the eldest, most destructive kings, the very architects of the destruction of a deity and the enslavement of multiple worlds. There is little doubt that they will fight to the bitter end and cast every life they can into the maw of war before they admit defeat.

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In the world of elite sports, victory is often attributed to physical and athletic prowess alone. But what if the key to unlocking your full potential lies not in your physical abilities, but in your mindset? In Extreme Balance, three renowned experts on performance, motivation, and competition dive into the unexplored territory of the mind, paradoxically revealing the one mindset that can truly elevate your game: the ability to embrace an unfixed mindset.

In the vast tapestry of parenting, the role of fathers is an essential thread, weaving through the fabric of a child's development and leaving an indelible mark on the generations that follow. "Fathering for their Development" is a beacon, guiding fathers on a transformative journey that transcends the ordinary realms of parenting. This profound exploration of the paternal role is not just a manual but a testament to the enduring impact fathers can have on the world through the lives they shape.

Confined by isolation, Joe finds himself staring down the barrel of another sleepless night. Haunted by the reoccurring nightmare, his wife has left him and taken the children with her only to wake to the daunting truth that it is not only just a bad dream; its reality and has been for the last three years. From the outside looking in, not much has recently changed, just a broken man surviving only for the sake of his daughters yet inside hangs a man stretched beyond the very last inch of his rope.

Jack Parker knows all too well how treacherous life can be. His parents did not survive a smallpox epidemic. His grandfather was murdered. Now his sister Lula has been kidnapped by a bank robber. Alongside bounty hunter Shorty, an eloquent dwarf with a chip on his shoulder, and Eustace, the grave-digging son of an ex-slave, Jack sets off to rescue Lula. In turn-of-the-century Texas, that quest is likely to turn dangerous.

The User Experience Team of One prescribes a range of approaches that have big impact and take less time and fewer resources than the standard lineup of UX deliverables. Whether you want to cross over into user experience or you're a seasoned practitioner trying to drag your organization forward, this book gives you tools and insight for doing more with less.

Regain your independence, mobility, balance, and achieve weight loss in just 10 minutes a day with a straightforward 28-day program—all from the comfort of your chair! Are you over 60 and seeking an accessible, low-impact exercise routine that could restore your mobility, independence, and zest for life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by conventional fitness methods, scared about injuries, or given up on your physical fitness due to limited mobility or chronic pain?

When Joe Dunthorne began researching his family history, he expected to write the account of their harrowing escape from Nazi Germany in 1935. What he found in his great-grandfather Siegfried’s voluminous, unpublished, partially translated memoir was a much darker, more complicated story. Armed only with his great-grandfather’s rambling, nearly two-thousand-page deathbed memoir and a handful of archival clues, Dunthorne traveled to Munich, Ammendorf, Berlin, Ankara, and Oranienburg to uncover the sprawling, unsettling legacy of Siegfried’s work.

Professional nice guy Kyle Mendoza has, against all odds, landed his dream job as General Manager of the Chicago Bulls. There is just one problem. He’s terrible at it. Desperate to fix the mess of a situation he’s created, Kyle goes all-in on a Hail Mary: a covert partnership with Converse, a cutting-edge, near-futuristic AI program promising a strategy so bold it teeters on the edge of insanity. But Kyle's gambit isn't just a professional secret; it's a ticking time bomb in his personal life, hidden from a family who knows him as nothing but trustworthy.

Let's make honey, not excuses: Open the door to a world of Beekeeping in just a few weeks, even if you are an absolute beginner! Are you consistently fascinated by the idea of maintaining your own beehive but have no clue where to begin? Are you deeply concerned about the rapid decline of bee populations worldwide and wonder how you can make a positive impact? If so, you've come to the right place. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to kickstart your beekeeping journey. Even if you've never held a frame of bees in your life, it's easier than you think.

Back in America after finding “A Home for the Holidays” and each other in Capri, new couple Bobby McGrath and Paolo Mascobello are ready to tie the knot during the winter holidays. Their families, friends, and pastor offer more advice than sages on speed. So, young lawyer Bobby and fashion designer Paolo are caught in the matrimonial holiday circus. Will a shocking turn of events somehow lead to the perfect wedding for the December grooms?

Before COVID, both Qantas and its CEO Alan Joyce were flying high, the darlings of customers, staff and investors. After Covid hit, only money mattered—in particular, the company’s share price and extraordinary executive bonuses. Illegally redundant workers, unethical flight credits, abysmal customer service, antique aircraft: these became Qantas’ new brand. How did things go so badly wrong? For the first time, The Chairman’s Lounge tells the full story of how one company banked the nation’s loyalty and then cashed in on it.

In many ways, the story of the anchor-outs is the story of being poor in America. Examining profit-driven policies that exacerbate the contemporary housing crisis, Lost at Sea weaves together stories from within the anchorage alongside the rich history of the region, spanning from the Gold Rush era to the devastating fire of 1906. From a contemporary vantage point, it delves into the intense conflicts that arise between the anchor-outs and the affluent hillside communities which seek to dismantle the community for financial and recreational purposes.

Looking for love stories? James and Linda Tucker uncover romantic secrets and observations as they travel across the country looking for love in all the right places. A Barrel Full of Short Stories reveals their later-in-life romance. Short stories and personal essays feature a diverse cast of characters including prostitutes, preachers, and everyday people. Get ready to be shocked, amused, and inspired by this captivating read. Have more clean and wholesome romance with this volume of 26 short stories in one book.