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Here are thrilling, never-before-heard stories of the Army's elite aviation unit - the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world. Special Operations pilots are notoriously reticent; they don't talk about their missions, at least not to anyone outside their small community. But now, with the publication of The Night Stalkers, Durant and Steven Hartov shed a fascinating light on these mysterious super commandos and take readers into a world they have only imagined.

Nature puts a “survival switch” in our bodies to protect us from starvation. Stuck in the “on” position, it’s the hidden source of weight gain, heart disease, and many other common health struggles. But you can turn it off.

In Twisted Unto Destruction, Donald J. Johnson (Convinced, Unprotected) shows how ditching the Church in favor of private Bible interpretation has also enabled some of the modern world’s worst crimes and vices. Once an Evangelical Protestant who took sola scriptura for granted, Johnson came to realize that setting ourselves up as little Magisteriums—whose opinions on the Bible’s meaning have to be as valid as anyone else’s—not only leads to endless splintering, but makes it possible to use Scripture to justify anything.

Peace between Valoren and Pyrithia was built on a knife’s edge, dependent on both sides remaining on their own side of the border. So when the most lethal warriors in all the realm fly in on the backs of their dragons unannounced, I’m prepared to defend my kingdom with my life. Despite my mistrust, I can’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic, sexy-as-sin General of the Cathal. Silas can be summarized in three words: Dangerous. Deadly. Deceitful. So why can’t I fight this pull I feel towards him?

The End is Coming. An extinction-level asteroid is cannonballing toward Earth. In humanity’s final hours, a lucky few earn a one-way ticket to the brand-new, ultra-immersive, fantasy-based VRMMORPG, Viridian Gate Online. Making that leap of faith might mean survival, but it comes with a steep price tag: “Travelers” will forever be stranded as digital avatars inside a fantastical world filled with vicious monsters, all-powerful AIs, and cutthroat players. Let the games begin....

Plenty of books dwell on the faults in our decision-making or offer advice on how to make better choices. The Elements of Choice goes one step further and explains how we can design better end-to-end decision-making processes. Going well beyond the familiar concepts of nudges and defaults, Eric J. Johnson offers a comprehensive, systematic guide to creating effective choice architectures, the environments in which decisions are made.

If you've ever struggled with losing weight and keeping it off, I don't have to tell you it's a challenge. You already know. What if losing weight could be as easy as flipping a switch? I know that sounds incredible. But now there's an abundance of research telling us that may be possible. In his new book, The Fat Switch, Dr. Richard J. Johnson, presents news-breaking, science-based studies that will reverse current thinking on both the cause and treatment of obesity.

Evie is different. Not just her upbringing - though that's certainly been unusual - but also her mindset. She's smart, independent, confident, opinionated, and ready to take on a new challenge: The Institution of School. It doesn't take this homeschooled kid long to discover that high school is a whole new world, and not in the way she expected. It's also a social minefield, and Evie finds herself confronting new problems at every turn, failing to follow or even understand the rules, and proposing solutions that aren't welcome or accepted.

Delve into the depths of terror with "Sinister," an anthology curated by Ink & Quill Press that will haunt your dreams and awaken your darkest fears. In this audio, lies fifteen bone-chilling stories, each a twisted masterpiece crafted by a diverse array of talented authors. From supernatural horrors to psychological thrillers, "Sinister" explores every corner of the macabre landscape.

When P.J. Whistler leaves her Appalachian village of Victoria, New Brunswick in the summer of 1969 to visit her godson's family in south-western Ontario, she isn't prepared for her keen observational skills to be in demand for solving a murder. But when her godson, homicide consultant Inspector Philip Steele, and his mother Lary, who is now running their family farm, the "JUST (e)STATE", as one of the first therapeutic riding schools in North America, ask P.J. to help with the investigation of a young man who fell to his death from a railway trestle, she is happy to oblige.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life by tapping into the power of your gut. "The Gut Health Guide: Unlocking Wellness from Within" is your guide to understanding and optimizing your digestive health, the cornerstone of overall well-being. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, "The Gut Health Guide" empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle.

Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Despite the anticipated senior tsunami in population emerging across the nation, success in the senior living industry is not guaranteed. In this thought-provoking audiobook, management consultant Jill Johnson discusses the nine market forces that will influence on-going success in an industry over-saturated with competition and complexity. Market Forces offers insight on how these key trends influence the industry and the implications they may have on your occupancy, operations, programming, and desirability of your site.

Can prosperity economics be the answer you need? Typical financial advice - what you listen to and hear in the mainstream financial media - will get you typical results. But what if you want better-than-typical results? If your goal is wealth and prosperity, not just safety and security, then you want the financial advice wealthy and prosperous people follow. The mission of the Prosperity Economics Movement is to share exactly this - making it available not just to the wealthy, but anyone who truly seeks wealth.

While Life as Play chronicles the author's life-long spiritual journey, his goal is to provide a road map for those seeking Oneness with Everything. In its audio, you will discover how to allow your innate Playful essence to express itself in every moment. Think of Mark's story as a tour and initiation into a life of Play. This book is filled with tales of the unexpected and the unique circumstances that characterize a life of Play.

Have you ever wondered how we came into being? Have you ever looked in the sky, marveled by the stars? This book is a friendly and accessible guide to our universe, our galaxy, our solar system, and the planet we call home. If you are an aspiring astronomer or someone who wishes to know more about the topic, this is the perfect book. It is not just for astronomers. Any layman or someone who is intrigued by the universe, planets, stars, and the like will be capable of understanding this book.

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Julia Child's 20' x 14' kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe-testing lab that exuded a sense of mid-century homey comfort. Now, it has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, for most of the past twenty years. Between lively narrative and detailed commentary on Julia's favorite kitchen gadgets, Julia Child's Kitchen illuminates the stories behind the room's design, use, significance, and legacy, showing how deeply Julia Child continues to influence food today.

In the simpler times of 1971, Inspector Philip Steele, recently transferred to Fredericton, takes a well-deserved holiday visiting his beloved, elderly godmother in her quaint village nestled in the gently-rolling Appalachians of Atlantic Canada. But when a bank robbery and the murder of a teenage boy initiate a string of even more shocking events which wreak panic in the quiet community, Phil must return to long days of investigation with his oft-misquoting, black sergeant Zareb Woodbridge, who struggles with questioning some of the more racist locals.

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