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Celebrate this magical season with some of the greatest literary figures in history. The wisdom and warmth of Christmas are wrapped in the stories of beloved and gifted authors such as Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, G. K. Chesterton, Willa Cather, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, George MacDonald, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anthony Trollope, and other classic storytellers.

In an era where the complexity and fluidity of modern organizations surpass traditional frameworks, "Leading Beyond the Modern: Metamodern Strategies for Contemporary Business" offers a groundbreaking approach to leadership. Rooted in post-postmodernism, also known as Metamodernism or Digimodernism, this book transcends the skepticism of postmodernism while embracing its valuable insights.

Los textos agrupados en este libro cubren tópicos diversos. El primero repasa maneras de entender el amor carnal. El segundo —que amplía una conferencia reciente— reflexiona sobre alegría y tristeza, en el marco de las relaciones entre ética y medicina. El tercero abunda en esas relaciones, desde una microinvestigación sobre el vicio de apostar. El cuarto aborda la ebriedad como experiencia del mundo. El quinto versa sobre la eutanasia como bien o derecho universal.

Inking Christ is a deeply personal exploration of the intersection between faith and body art, delving into the rich history and profound spiritual significance of tattoos within a Christian context. This book sheds light on the ancient and contemporary practice of inking one's skin, illustrating how tattoos can serve as powerful symbols of devotion and reflections of one's journey with Christ.

Blake returns to Asgard, brimming with newfound strength and memories of the comrades he lost. But Odin gives him a big task: stop Loki and Hrymr before they cause more trouble on Midgard. The question remains: where the hell are they? And will his Valkyrie companions enjoy life on Earth?

Discover the extraordinary journeys of those who dared to dream and forge their own Pathways to Promised Lands. This captivating book delves into the resilience, courage, and unyielding hope of individuals and communities striving to reach their ultimate destinies. In a world where challenges abound, this book serves as a beacon of inspiration, guiding listeners through real-life stories of triumph over adversity. From escaping oppression to rebuilding lives after devastation, each narrative is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the unbreakable will to achieve greatness.

Tired of underperforming in the biggest moments, the Westlake Aviators football team realizes their greatest challenge isn’t beating an opponent but rather rising above the Twin Thieves: the Fear of Failure and the Fear of Judgment. Through a journey of adversity, celebration, and heartbreak, the Aviators come to understand that great teams are built by great leaders. This powerful story serves as a playbook for anybody in business, sports, education, or life looking to help a group of people maximize their potential.

Unlock your future with "Real Estate Quick Reference: Pass Your Licensing Exam and Build a Successful Career in Real Estate Sales, Marketing, and Management." This is not just another one of those boring real estate for dummies guides. It's your quick study companion to mastering the real estate game. Packed with insider tips, real-life scenarios, and the latest tech tools, this book will make you a pro in no time.

What if every terrible thing imagined came true? Every fleeting, nightmarish thought a reality? For grief-stricken Karina, her newfound ability to turn her worst daydreams into palpable truths has sent her into a downward spiral of depression and guilt. Coupled with the appearance of an enigmatic shadow figure and visions of her dead family, she grapples to maintain her sanity while desperately attempting to harness her abilities and reunite with her loved ones.

Ember doesn't know how, but on the brink of death, she calls to them. They come in the darkness, like phantoms in masks, and rescue her from her pain. But that rescue comes with a price—her soul. She must give all she is to the Cirque, where it doesn't only house you, it owns you. Nothing is ever as it seems, and the truth behind the striped curtain is no small matter. Can Ember keep her vow? Can she embrace the madness the Cirque demands?

Elling, obra que recibió el Premio de los Libreros de Noruega, nos cuenta las aventuras de uno de los personajes más tiernos y entrañables que ha dado la literatura nórdica en los últimos años. Elling posee una complicada e hiperactiva imaginación y ha sido siempre mimado por su madre, así que, cuando ella muere, le cuesta adaptarse a su nueva vida y es internado en un centro, del que saldrá para compartir un piso tutelado en Oslo junto a su compañero Kjell Bjarne, su hermano de sangre, que es su contrapunto en todos los sentidos, empezando por su enorme diferencia de estatura...

How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world's best gin producer THREE times? Four Pillars Gin, a craft distillery in Victoria's Yarra Valley, today is not only an Australian favourite but a global powerhouse. Co-founder Matt Jones shares the secrets behind building a brand that started as a small cult favourite and has become a world-leading success. Including stories, recipes and business lessons from a decade of gin-soaked archives, Lessons from Gin has the ingredients you need to grow your own business and brand.

His fiction is known to be some of the most terrifying in the genre of supernatural horror, but Thomas Ligotti's first nonfiction book may be even scarier. Drawing on philosophy, literature, neuroscience, and other fields of study, Ligotti takes the penetrating lens of his imagination and turns it on his audience, causing them to grapple with the brutal reality that they are living a meaningless nightmare, and anyone who feels otherwise is simply acting out an optimistic fallacy.

Believing all their troubles are behind them, Dani and Aideen seek to lead a more simple life. Their final mission is to bring Orla from 1801 to live with them in 2022. Then they will find peace. Not so. Charles is still on the loose, and has become so powerful that even capturing and imprisoning him won’t stop him. Space is being pioneered in the future using, unfortunately, time travel, and a virulent blend of intelligent life is heading toward Earth.

The linked stories in Mama Said are set in Louisville, Kentucky, a city with a rich history steeped in tobacco, bourbon, and gambling, indulgences that can quickly become gripping and destructive vices. Set amid the tail end of the crack epidemic and the rise of the opioid crisis, Mama Said evokes Black family life in all its complexity, following JayLynn, along with her cousins Zaria and Angel, as they come of age struggling against their mothers' drug addictions.

Lloyd Jones was seven years old the first time he climbed high into a grandstand to watch rugby with his father. The experience was baptismal. From his new elevated perspective Jones believed he could see everything that mattered – a field of play that rolled out, green with promise, from suburban New Zealand to the wider world. The grandstand is a guiding metaphor for these questing narrative poems that reach back into childhood and forward into the life of a writer constantly experimenting with form and voice.

Neo-Harlem, the crown jewel of the 24nd century, floated majestically amidst the clouds, a testament to humanity's technological prowess and cultural renaissance. Its towering spires pierced the heavens, adorned with holographic billboards that cast a kaleidoscope of colors across the bustling cityscape. Below, the streets hummed with activity, as pedestrians navigated the intricate network of floating sidewalks that connected the colossal structures.

"Personal Finance for Teenagers" is an engaging and comprehensive guide designed to equip young adults with essential financial skills. Recognizing that 93% of parents acknowledge the importance of financial literacy for achieving life goals, yet many teens receive no formal education in this area, this book fills a critical gap in practical knowledge.

Love continues to fail Nia and with the arrival of her daughter she doesn’t have the time or energy to pour into her failing relationship with East. Money is no longer the only thing on her mind; her daughter is. Nia realizes that family is above everything else and so she steps back from the demands of being a boss and running her own company. Torn between pride and his past, East uses the poor excuse of “not being enough” for his beloved Nia as the reason why he’s not around.

In Mario 3 there existed these awesome hidden shortcuts called "Warp Whistles" which transported the player way, way further ahead in the game. These magic Whistles were invaluable! In finance, there are also shortcuts and financial cheat codes. These 'Financial Warp Whistles' can quickly catapult an investor out of mediocrity. They allow him or her to vacate the 'Rat Race', build Generational Wealth, and gain Passive Income that exceeds his/her Monthly Expenses (PI > ME). In short, these Warp Whistles can ensure success and true financial peace!