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When Paul is asked by a friend to go on a blind date, his immediate thought is it will be a catastrophe. His misgivings are allayed when he meets his blind date Rosa. Paul finds himself in a whirlwind of new and unfamiliar emotions. There's much more to his new love interest, Rosa, than he could have even imagined...

From Genesis to Revelation, the theme of the royal priesthood runs through the biblical story from the garden of Eden through the priesthood of Israel to Jesus Christ―the true and better high priest. It culminates with the creation of God’s new covenant people, called out of the nations to be his priests to the nations. In this concise treatment, David Schrock traces this theme of priesthood throughout the Bible and displays to readers how Jesus, the great high priest, informs the worship, discipleship, and evangelism of the church.

For years the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security has curated an interactive online tool for professionals that identifies the activities involved across all phases of an outbreak. The Georgetown Outbreak Activity Library (GOAL) captures what needs to get done, when, and by whom. Now, in The Outbreak Atlas, Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie S. Moore have translated this complex material into a book designed for a public audience.

In Poems about my Psychiatrist, Andrzej Kotański explores the psyche's depths and ambiguities through a dialogue (or inner monologue?) between a patient and a psychiatrist. This bestselling collection offers both humor and existential introspection, reflecting modern anxieties. Andrzej Kotański’s Poems about my Psychiatrist combines sharp wit and existential musings, inviting listener into a surreal conversation between a neurotic protagonist and his psychiatrist.

Dank einer Zeitreise gelangt der berühmte Detektiv in sein ungewöhnlichstes Abenteuer: man entführt ihn an Bord des Raumschiffes Ultimo-1, wo er mit seinem analytischen Verstand fünf mysteriöse Mordfälle lösen soll. Dabei kommt auch der Britische Humor nicht zu kurz...

Are you often confused by a whirlwind of painful emotions that feel unbearable? Do you exist in a constant state of fear and anxiety—always expecting the worst when something goes wrong? Do you find yourself behaving in ways that don't reflect your values and beliefs? If so, you aren't alone. If you feel like your thoughts and feelings have turned against you, this workbook can help you take charge of your emotions—and your life. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a powerful method for healing the psychological and emotional pain standing between you and a more fulfilling life.

Bold Thinkers is a podcast series that amplifies the voices from regions where critical sustainability challenges are most pressing.This program is more than just a podcast; it’s a call to action. In a world striving for a just transition for all, it’s essential to engage deeply with those most affected by rapidly evolving challenges, yet often excluded from global discussions.Hosted by Fatou Ndiaye, Bold Thinkers brings forward the voices of individuals who are pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and proposing innovative solutions. Each episode explores a different megacity, meeting ...

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Es braucht nur ein bisschen Spannung, um das Knistern zu verstärken in diesem dritten Teil der Reihe "Unerwartet Milliardär" von New York Times Bestsellerautorin J.S. Scott.- Genau wie seine Geschwister wurde auch Seth Sinclair über Nacht zum Milliardär und er ist entschlossen, sein Geld in der Branche anzulegen, mit der er sich am besten auskennt: im Baugewerbe. Es gibt nur eines, das ihm im Weg steht – und zwar die vom Aussterben bedrohten Vögel, die auf einem erstklassigen Baugrundstück nahe am Strand nisten.

A late summer heatwave seems to have triggered an unusually high number of suicides. As the dead bodies pile up, DS Jack Mackinnon and the rest of MIT realise things aren’t as straightforward as they seem, and when similar letters are found at the scene of each "suicide", Mackinnon is convinced they are dealing with a serial killer. A killer who is determined to deliver his own deadly justice.

Wanted: A picturesque new town, a fresh start, and a much-needed escape from the constant reminder that the world is still full of bad guys. For FBI agent Olivia Knight, that perfect place is Belle Grove, a charming small town in Northern Virginia, a place hidden by lush greenery and away from the big city. But when Olivia finds a young girl malnourished and disheveled outside her home, she is thrown into a disturbing case. In order to catch the culprit and find the missing children in her new hometown, Olivia must dive deep into the twisted mind of a deranged serial kidnapper.

In Morpho Eugenia, an explorer realises that the behaviour of the people around him is alarmingly similar to that of the insects he studies. In The Conjugal Angel, curious individuals - some fictional, others drawn from history - gather to connect with the spirit world. Throughout both, Byatt examines the eccentricities of the Victorian era, weaving fact and fiction, reality and romance, science and faith into a sumptuous, magical tapestry.

Arnau de Vallbona and his fellow Templar Brother Ramon are bound for the Holy Land to take part in the great Crusade when fate intervenes. Delayed in Cyprus, they learn of a growing rift in Christendom: the crusading army has diverted from its course and threatens Rome's allies in the Byzantine Empire. Arnau and Ramon, alongside the irascible Preceptor Bochard, race to Constantinople, encountering a grand and crumbling world of alliances and betrayals, emperors and armies.

Akshaya is the hybrid daughter of a human mother and an alloy, a genetically engineered posthuman—and she’s the future of life on the planet Meru. But not if the determined Akshaya can help it. Before choosing where her future lies, she wants to circumnavigate the most historic orb in the universe—the birthplace of humanity: Earth.

Hornblower becomes a national hero when he escapes a French firing squad. But the 'Terror of the Mediterranean' becomes Europe's most wanted man, forced to fight alone for England - and liberty.

Summer, 1585: Sir Francis Drake prepares to embark on an expedition by royal commission to cross the Atlantic and seize major Spanish ports, diverting King Philip of Spain’s treasure to Queen Elizabeth. When a ship captain is brutally murdered, and Drake’s life threatened, it becomes clear that someone plans to destroy the expedition before it begins. Giordano Bruno and Sir Philip Sidney hunt for the killer, but are they being lured into a trap?

When Glasgow journalist Shona McGilvery moves with her partner Mikey and their baby to an idyllic cottage in rural Scotland, they believe that all that lies ahead of them is happiness. But with Mikey working offshore, the frightening isolation of the Aberdeenshire countryside begins to drive her insane.... That is, until she is rescued by a new friendship with the enchanting Valentina. She has the perfect home, the perfect man, and a charismatic new best friend - or does she? As her fairytale life begins to unravel, the deep dark wood becomes the least of her fears....

Artifice, the great enemy, has been defeated. The sister SADEs, Omnian sentient digital entities, are free from their boxes. Most humans are unaware that the sisters have duplicated themselves many more times than suspected. They now constitute a sizable, powerful group, calling themselves the Sisterhood. The elimination of Artifice’s rule should be a time of relief and recovery for Alex Racine’s Omnian fleet and for the Toralians, whose home world was Artifice’s lair. Instead, it’s a chaotic period.

The lines. No ship can traverse the void without them. Only linesmen can work with them. But only Ean Lambert hears their song. And everyone thinks he's crazy.... Most slum kids never go far, certainly not becoming a level 10 linesman like Ean. Even if he's part of a small and unethical cartel, and the other linesmen disdain his self-taught methods, he's certified and working. Then a mysterious alien ship is discovered at the edges of the galaxy.

AJ’s grandfather has always been the one to keep his unusual family together, so when he dies things start to unravel at the edges. AJ is worried about his parents, but they don’t really seem to notice. In order to deal with his grief and to keep his anxiety at bay, AJ does what he and his grandfather did best: running. Round and round the Olympic Park, aiming for the cross country trials, running to escape, AJ only seems to be heading ever closer to disaster.