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When the airplane piloted by Elias Santos crashes one week before their wedding day, Coen Caraway loses the man he loves and the illusion of happiness he has worked so hard to create. The only thing Elias leaves behind is a recording of his final words, and even Coen is baffled by the cryptic message. Numb with grief, he takes refuge on the Mexican island that was meant to host their wedding. But as fragments of the past come to the surface in the aftermath of the tragedy, Coen is forced to question everything he thought he knew about Elias and their life together.

Faced with increasing pressure from rebels, the tyrant king of Dargenn must force a war with the rival nation of Relan to unite the country behind him. To help create chaos, he turns to the most feared assassin in the world, the Raven, a man cursed by ancient demons and forced to kill at their whim; if he fails, he dies. Using his knowledge of the Raven's masters, the king forces the assassin into a contract to kill the only individual who might threaten his plans, a powerful sorcerer and scholar named Enias.

Have you ever wanted to pick up a musical instrument and just play? Maybe it seems too late in life and, without formal education, just a hopeless dream. Maybe you already have musical ability but don’t know how to take it to the next level. The great news is that there is a powerful way to learn and develop real music-making skills without countless hours of traditional education. Both beginners and highly skilled musicians can reap the benefits.

Luke's week in the mountains goes from pleasure to business in an instant when he is called upon to help find two teenage boys–one the son of a multi-millionaire Starbucks VIP–who have been abducted at gunpoint during a wilderness survival school expedition. Their captors and the foreigners calling the shots behind the scenes are desperate for their ransom money and willing to do almost anything to get it.

Seren awakens to a mysterious reality, devoid of her past, trapped in a maze where survival is her only escape. But the labyrinth is not her sole adversary; it's the other players that pose the greatest threat. She soon aligns herself with a motley crew of strangers, united by the shared determination to escape their prison. Together, they plunge headlong into a gauntlet of escalating challenges that pit them against the unforgiving environment, the intricate maze, and the ruthless competition of their fellow players.

A Huey helicopter escorted by two assault Charlie-model gunship helicopters are flying somewhere over the South Vietnam jungles in search of a sniper and his spotter. Not able to locate or make contact with them and with enemy fire increasing, they have to cancel their mission and hopefully come back later. As they begin to fly away, the door gunner from the second gunship sees the sniper and spotter running through the jungle. Realizing there is not enough time for the Huey to turn back, his pilot breaks toward an area where they can pick up the sniper and spotter.

Jaden and Elijah have been best friends since they were born. They’re so close that Jaden doesn’t even mind that he’s constantly living in talented, high-achieving Elijah’s shadow—well, he doesn’t mind much. But then Elijah disappears, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic note asking for Jaden’s help. The next day, Jaden is invited to attend Elijah’s fancy private boarding school. Only, it turns out it’s not a boarding school at all. It’s a school for magic!

The fates never duplicate destiny's path. Shay, raised by humans, only recently found out she's a child of Helios, the sun god. She finds herself caught up in a battle of conflicting emotions and desires. As she prepares to meet up for drinks with her sister and her sister’s mate, thoughts of Jayce, a man who ignites a nagging longing and apprehension, dominates her mind.

The question: Where did we come from and how did we get here? will be answered in a surprising new way in this book. Christians and evolutionists alike say no one was there in the beginning to see how what we have before us came to be. There is a better answer. Many teachings were lost sight of or forgotten through the dark ages; this teaching is no exception. This book shows surprising new developments in the understanding of the origin of all life on our planet, which we call home.

Botanist Lily Strauss finds herself drawn to a neglected community garden in the heart of Chicago. With the help of her childhood friend Cathy and landscape architect Ryan Combs, Lily embarks on a mission to restore the garden to its former glory. As they work together, their shared passion for green spaces blossoms into a deep friendship and, eventually, a budding romance. But as they navigate the challenges of revitalizing the garden, Lily and Ryan must also confront their own vulnerabilities and past traumas.

Our comprehensive investigation into Servant Leadership's effective managerial practices explores numerous facets of leading and managing a team for ultimate success, from building trust and training the team to maintaining engagement, energizing creativity, driving performance, and celebrating successes, covering an array of essential topics which every manager must master.

AI and Self-Discovery: Risks and Opportunities addresses the complex and multifaceted relationship between AI and spirituality, exploring both the potential dangers and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. From a spiritual perspective, the ongoing development of AI raises important questions about the nature of consciousness and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of the world. On the one hand, the ability to create machines that can process large amounts of data raises important ethical and moral dilemmas.

Jack and the Giant Killers must save their beloved mentor, Abel, and round up the elements that the cruel giant, Gorgo, requires to open the terrible Hateful Gate. Failure would mean victory for Gorgo and his equally horrid family, who are more determined than ever in their relentless march to absolute power in Ooom. Jack and his young comrades are faced with countless perils as they transport a feisty talking hen to safety in the mystic northern kingdom of Glacial. By the time the novel concludes, the stage will be set for what promises to be an epic final battle for Ooom.

Deep in the jungle, among the rubber trees, the Olmec people lived thousands of years ago. Did you know they were the first to make chocolate? Did you know they loved to play sports? Did you know they were the first people to harvest latex into rubber? Did you know they believed in shape-shifting jaguars and carved huge stone heads? Come meet the Rubber People, and learn their ancient secrets!

In a frozen land where power and wealth are sought for at any cost, a dangerous old man seeks revenge on his children for crossing him one too many times. Spend a Winter in Hell is a dark fantasy short story by Caleb M. Powers.

The on-demand digital economy and the higher-than-high standard set by companies like Amazon have created a new kind of consumer—a NOW Customer. They are always on (and always online) and expect rapid resolutions and engaged interactions from their brands at all times and across every touchpoint.

With King Modi sitting on the throne of Asgard, there is an uprising of gods who want to return to finish the battle with Olympus, and they're willing to bring a civil war to make it happen. Loki, Mimir, and others hope to guide the young ruler to peace, but with a spy in the midst, no one can be trusted. From Nekhen, King Osiris has declared a hunt for the exiled Odin as he has been leaving a trail of bodies, ravaging the land. Horus, Mars, Shiva, and others search for the murderer and bring this madness to an end.

Would you like your prayers to be more effective? Discover how to pray in a way that both glorifies God and strengthens your faith. Because the Bible gives us specific details about the way people are to pray, we can learn from people like Moses, Hannah, Joshua, David and many others how to pray breakthrough prayers.

From the number one international best-selling author David Mansilla, this book was designed to guide you through some of the most essential knowledge of business software. From the benefits of custom software, to the importance of constantly updating your systems, we will help you make those important decisions that determine the success or failure of your business. This book was written for you and your business in mind. Keep this guide handy and benefit from the vast knowledge that comes from David Mansilla, the CEO of the world-class software development company, ISU Corp.

Twelve-year-old Colton Clutts is looking for a breakthrough. Average as they come, the third-string quarterback on the middle school football team does himself no favors when he agrees to play the part of the fairy in the school play. At home, his little sister thinks she's a witch and casts protective spells for Colton because she's convinced he's cursed. But when she stumbles upon a spell that actually works—turning theater-issued glitter into magical fairy dust—things start happening. Just like that, Colt-the-Bolt is born!