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All Anya Kazakov wanted for her 18th birthday was her favorite dessert and a quiet day with her mother. What she got was a murdered witch and a ruined life. Now fleeing with her life and freedom on the line, Anya must escape the overwhelming might of the Dragon Empire and reach safety in the Kingdom of the Isles. Hunted by a weary but determined imperial agent, brutal dragon-blood warriors, and merciless White Witches, can Anya escape and find freedom or will the Empire grind her hopes to dust?

Five years ago, US Air Force pararescue jumper Garrett Shepherd saved a stranger’s life. Now that man, Edwin Sprague, is dead - and he’s left Garrett millions of dollars as thanks. But there’s a catch: Edwin has a task for Garrett to complete that will double his money - if he survives: Edwin wants revenge from beyond the grave, and he wants Garrett to get it for him. Garrett agrees to give the bizarre challenge one week of his time, but he’s quickly pulled into a dangerous world of scandal, bribery, and secrets some would kill to keep hidden.

High on God gives the first robust and plausible explanation for why megachurches have conquered the churchgoing market of America. Without condescension or exaggeration, the authors show the genius of megachurches: the power of charisma, the design of facilities, the training of leaders, the emotional dynamics, and the strategies that bring people together and lead them to serve and help others.

One hundred fifty years ago, the McCoy brothers of Springfield, Illinois, bet their fortunes on Abilene, Kansas, then just a slapdash way station. Instead of an endless horizon of prairie grasses, they saw a bustling outlet for hundreds of thousands of Texas longhorns coming up the Chisholm Trail. The Chisholm Trail follows the McCoys' vision and the effects of the Chisholm Trail from post-Civil War Texas and Kansas to the multimillion-dollar beef industry that remade the Great Plains, the American diet, and the national and international beef trade.

In the story of Jesus, frequently skimmed over or left aside is the story of the Jesus of Nazareth who confronted systemic injustice, angered those in power, risked his life for the oppressed and suffering, and worked to preach and establish the kingdom of God - all of which would lead to his execution on Calvary. In this insightful and moving volume, authors James and Judith McConkie turn to the latest scholarship on the historical and cultural background of Jesus to discover lessons on what we can learn from his exemplary life.

Die Macht der Verführung: Mit "Gefährliche Liebe" knüpft E. L. James nahtlos an den Erfolg ihres ersten Romans "Geheimes Verlangen" an. Im zweiten Band der "Shades of Grey"-Trilogie tauchen wir tiefer ein in die erotische Welt aus Schmerz, Lust und Leidenschaft.

Zunächst scheint sich Christian tatsächlich auf Ana einzulassen, und die beiden genießen ihre Leidenschaft und die unendlichen Möglichkeiten ihrer Liebe. Aber Ana ist sich bewusst, dass es nicht einfach sein wird, mit Christian zusammenzuleben. Ana muss vor allem lernen, Christians Lebensstil zu teilen, ohne ihre Persönlichkeit und ihre Unabhängigkeit zu verlieren. Und Christian muss sich von den Dämonen seiner Vergangenheit befreien. Gerade in dem Moment, als ihre Liebe alle Hindernisse zu überwinden scheint, werden Ana und Christian Opfer von Missgunst und Intrigen, und Anas schlimmste Albträume werden wahr.

In August 2004, Governor Jim McGreevey of New Jersey made history when he stepped before microphones, declared, "My truth is that I am a gay American", and resigned his office. The story made international headlines, but what led to that moment was a human and political drama more complex and fascinating than anyone has yet revealed.

Simon of Cyrene has long dreamed of celebrating Passover in Jerusalem. Yet the journey of a thousand miles seems impossible: Simon is crippled, and his beloved wife has been ravaged by a debilitating affliction. So when his sons arrange special passage to Jerusalem for Simon and his wife, the couple is overcome with joy and anticipation. It seems that an impossible dream is within reach...but their journey is fraught with unexpected perils, from deadly gales to dangerous thieves.

Yaz finally knows where to find his mother. After losing his father, he's determined to get to her in time. Meanwhile, the Dark Sages have gained the full power of the dragonspires. Dragons rule the sky above Carttoom and Rend. Fire and death await anyone who dares resist. Only a desperate group of wizards and rangers stand between the kingdoms and slavery. Yaz's power is the ultimate trump card. If only he can gain control of it. The final battle is here.

Beekeeping requires understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Laying the groundwork for a successful hive is essential, and demands a keen appreciation of critical areas like hive management, breed choice, and health requirements. Bees often disguise problems, though, making recognizing trouble in the crucial, initial stages that much more difficult. Whether you’re a newcomer or an old hand, The Beekeeper’s Problem Solver provides the information you need to nip problems in the bud, or avoid them in the first place.

Intimidada por las peculiares prácticas eróticas y los oscuros secretos del atractivo y atormentado empresario Christian Grey, la joven Anastasia Steele decide romper con él. Pero el deseo por Christian todavía domina cada uno de sus pensamientos, y cuando finalmente él le propone retomar su aventura, Ana no puede resistirse. Sin embargo, al reanudar su tórrida y sensual relación, Ana averiguará aún más del terrible y doloroso pasado del impetuoso y excitante Cincuenta Sombras, como ella le llama.

Cuando la inexperta estudiante Anastasia Steele conoció al joven, seductor y exitoso empresario Christian Grey, nació entre ellos una sensual relación que cambió sus vidas para siempre. Sin embargo, desconcertada y llevada al límite por las peculiares prácticas eróticas de Christian, Ana lucha por conseguir un mayor compromiso por parte de él. Y Christian accede con tal de no perderla.

Londra, 2019. La vita è sempre stata facile per Maxim Trevelyan. Molto attraente, ricco, aristocratico, non ha mai dovuto lavorare e ha dormito da solo nel suo letto molto di rado. Ma un giorno, improvvisamente, tutto questo cambia quando una tragedia lo colpisce ed eredita il titolo nobiliare della sua famiglia: un'immensa ricchezza e tutta la responsabilità che ne deriva. E questo non è un ruolo per il quale Maxim è preparato e si deve sforzare per affrontarlo.

Revive la pasión de Cincuenta sombras más oscuras a través de los ojos de Christian Grey. E.L. James vuelve a sumergirnos, con una mirada más profunda y oscura, en el universo de «Cincuenta sombras», la historia de amor que ha seducido a millones de lectores en todo el mundo.

Christian necesita tenerlo todo bajo control. Su mundo es puro orden y disciplina aunque, en el fondo, está vacío... hasta el día en que Anastasia Steele aterriza de bruces en su despacho, hecha una maraña de largo pelo castaño y esbeltas piernas.Él intenta olvidarla pero, muy al contrario, se ve inmerso en una tormenta de emociones que no consigue controlar y a la que no puede resistirse.

A creepy collection of 50 classic ghost, horror and mystery stories which will keep you up all night. 1. "The Well" by W. W. Jacobs; 2. "This Is All" by Barry Pain; 3. "The Beast with Five Fingers" by W. F .Harvey; 4. "The Reticence of Lady Anne" by Saki; 5. "The End of a Show" by Barry Pain; 6. "The Dabblers" by W. F. Harvey; 7. "The Room in the Tower" by E. F. Benson; 8. "August Heat" by W. F. Harvey; 9. "The Idiot" by Arnold Bennett; 10. "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe...and many more.

When the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Marine Regiment ("2/3") arrived in the little-known "Haditha Triad" region of western Iraq's Al Anbar Province in September of 2006, the region exploded in a storm of terrorist violence. The most battle-hardened of Al Qaeda had fled to the Triad, and, taking their last, desperate gasps for survival after years of bloody war, lashed out at the battalion with everything they could muster.

When Carter Monk, one of the Circle of Sorcery’s agents, goes missing in Australia, Dasiuke Kugo and his partner Helena are dispatched to find out what happened. But just getting to Carter’s last known location is a challenge since Australia is now a sealed country, no foreigners allowed. When they finally arrive, they’ll have to deal with monsters, demon magic, and an obsessed cult if they want to rescue their friend and get to the bottom of the mystery he’d been investigating. Succeed or fail, nothing will be the same after they mission.

Montage City has fallen and the survivors are now prisoners of the Acolytes of Darkness. The only resistance is gathered in the Village of Alchemists. They’re safe, but for how long? The Acolytes will do anything to resurrect their master, including slaughter as many innocents as necessary to force their enemy’s hand. With the final confrontation looming, can Harper get her long sought revenge and stop Acolytes or will a new age of darkness fall over Montage?