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This book is the fruit of Fr. Dubay's many years of study and experience in spiritual direction and in it he synthesizes the teachings on prayer of the two great doctors of the Church on prayer--St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Avila--and the teaching of Sacred Scripture. But the teaching that Fr. Dubay synthesized is not collected from Teresa and John for contemplatives alone. It is meant for every Christian and is based on the Gospel imperative of personal prayer and the call to holiness.

Following on from The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, this audiobook provides EVEN MORE answers to the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright dumbfounding questions that buzz around kids' brains at bedtime – covering topics such as philosophy, science, nature, animals, geography, culture and more. With fascinating but short, succinct answers and inviting sound effects, it really is the ideal listen for curious kids.

Sylt, Anfang März: Ein Feuerteufel versetzt die Urlaubsinsel schon seit Monaten in Angst und Schrecken. Als beim nächsten Brand zwei Menschen ums Leben kommen, erreicht das Grauen völlig neue Dimensionen. Hannah Lambert und ihr Team ermitteln unter gewaltigem Zeitdruck, bevor die Hauptsaison mehr potenzielle Opfer anspült. Dabei nimmt der Feuerteufel auch keinerlei Rücksicht darauf, dass Hannah in Kürze heiratet. Und wer die eigenwillige Hauptkommissarin kennt, weiß, da ist Chaos vorprogrammiert.

Thomas Gröbly nimmt seine Krankheit und die Zukunft seines zweijährigen Enkels als Ausgangspunkt für Fragen zu Leben und Tod. In seiner Auseinandersetzung mit dem Ende seines Lebens und den bedrohten sozialen, ökologischen sowie ökonomischen Lebensbedingungen für seinen Enkel entwickelt er Ideen, wie wir die eigenen und die Grenzen des Planeten respektieren können. Er bleibt nicht beim herkömmlichen Konzept von Nachhaltigkeit stehen, sondern skizziert ein Handwerk der Friedfertigkeit, das die Würde aller Lebewesen ins Zentrum stellt.

In LEVIATHAN BEACH the thin veil between fantasy and reality ceases to exist. Thomas’ concerns with war, labor, sex and the shared prospects of biological life on this planet depict human beings as minimum wage plovers in the title story, whereas disgruntled green anoles become a child’s potential salvation in “Cold War Kirby.”

The Jatarians return to threaten the Federation. Who will end up victorious? The political unrest continues to grow, with various players vying to be next in line. Who will end up at the top?

Kricket Jones is bored. Trapped with her family in a heavily warded enclave because of their dormant dragon DNA, the nineteen-year-old’s biggest adrenaline rush comes from crafting forbidden charms on the sly. But her mundane life takes a breakneck turn into danger when strange explosions rock the community and everyone in town falls under a mind-controlled spell.

This is a journey taking you into a young woman’s unbelievable reality while trapped in a world that could have physically, emotionally and spiritually destroyed her-- a world from which only a few successfully escape and even fewer recover. You will get insight into her childhood, teenage, college and young adult years. Her dad shares his pain and purpose as their relationship and their destinies unfold. Where or to whom do you run to when you realize you have made a terrifying, possibly deadly mistake or you are suddenly overwhelmed by an unbelievably horrendous storm?

“Der kleine Wind”: Ein zartes Kinderbuch, das die Herzen berührt In den weiten Himmeln, wo die Winde tanzen und die Wolken ihre Geschichten flüstern, lebt der kleine Wind. Er ist anders als seine Altersgenossen, nicht laut und stark wie die anderen Windjungen, die bald als große Stürme auf die Erde kommen werden. Nein, der kleine Wind ist sanft und leise, kaum mehr als ein Hauch. Doch das alte Windgesetz besagt, dass nur derjenige, der “groß und stark” ist, auf die Erde darf.

‘Knowledge is Power’ – a statement commonly attributed to an eminent English philosopher and scientist in 1597, still highlights today the importance of knowledge in the modern world. Education forms the basis of our knowledge and its development, from our earliest experiences at school through to Higher Education. Individuals use their knowledge in their professional and personal lives, and society as a collective of individuals shapes the world in which we live. Therefore the power of education is one of the keys to developing a successful society and benefits humanity at large.

My heart for writing this book, is so that those who believe, can know that they have the power to have be and do any and all they desire too. With the understanding that your life has to be aligned with love, peace, joy and compassion not just for what you want, but for people. This does not mean you are going to be financially rich, but you can be; this is about you living your best life with security and safety.

In this important book, an eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action, investigating its actual consequences in the United States and in other countries where it has been in effect. Evaluating his empirical data, Thomas Sowell concludes that race preference programs worldwide have not met expectations and have often produced the opposite of what was originally intended.

In the style of a TikTok stream, Look Both Ways contains short tidbits about life, time travel, artificial intelligence, sex, politics, the media, racism, getting old, God, death, immortality, farting in public, and many more topics. With wit and style, Look Both Ways takes the listener on a wild and satisfying ride of pop-philosophy that both explores important issues and raises thought-provoking questions that are sure to resonate with the listener.

How would the story of Pride and Prejudice be altered if Mr. Wickham had been a good man? Instead of becoming a scoundrel who regularly attempts to elope with teenage girls, Mr. Wickham studies the law as he originally told Mr. Darcy when he gave up the value of the living. After finishing his studies, Mr. Wickham finds work in Meryton with Mr. Phillips, a local solicitor and the Bennets's uncle.

Investigative journalist, Billy Daniels, never expected his interview with Riley, a delightful ten-year-old, would result in the overdose of her homeless single mother and Riley’s disappearance. She was last seen next to their broken-down 1996 Impala parked in a DC alley . . . holding her mother’s body. Billy searches for Riley only to discover her life is in mortal danger. A Russian covert operation—one that could shake the nation to its core—is headquartered in Washington. Agent Nika Rolinska, a daring and skilled assassin, has orders to tie up loose ends.

Political literacy can be compared to smart shopping. Increasing one's political awareness is like reading the ingredient labels in the grocery store. It gives people a better sense the relevance, accessibility, and potential of political agency on a personal level. This serious, sometimes alarming, but always empowering book offers insight into the benefits to both individuals and societies of cultivating greater political literacy.

The dynamic changes detailed in this book unveil how godlike machines with the capability of crossing over species and extradimensional barriers put in place by God will soon be ushered in. As a result, vast numbers of believers could be paralyzed by the staggering supernatural implications. But is there a way for citizens to be prepared for what is coming?

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America and learn about the founding of America.

Steven Clark Kent Thomas once again is releasing his second edition masterpiece, “One Man’s Unfathomable Adventure, Beyond Wildest Imagination,” the story of an individual born in an obscure town to a family well-versed in humility and humble origins and employed in professions that are immensely altruistic and important to this world. He gives a detailed account of the astonishing life perils and adventures he encountered in an amazing and unparalleled adventurous, exciting, motivational, inspirational, and remarkable life.

Cooper Holloway would take nature over people any day—especially visiting relatives. That's why he's headed for a rustic cabin in remote Winter Valley, where he'll care for a herd of wild mustangs. But Cooper's plans are quickly thwarted by the arrival of two unexpected guests: one, a stranger in desperate need of his help, and the other, a very attractive young veterinarian.