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The New York Times Best-selling fantasy author Anne Bishop makes her U.S. debut in science fiction with this engaging futuristic novella. The Restorers travel the universe fulfilling a purpose handed down through the generations. They live and die aboard city-ships, never knowing the worlds they create and save. What begins as a disastrous training exercise in creating and balancing ecosystems becomes an unexpected fight for survival. The only hope may be the secret project of an untried Restorer.

Despite being part of the large O'Donnell family Milly has felt alone in the world since her father went missing in the Irish Civil War. Now, ten years later she is forced to flee her home and journey to Liverpool seeking a better future for herself. There she is taken in by distant relatives and eventually reunited with her paternal grandmother. As Milly tries to build a new life she is haunted by her father's mysterious disappearance. Her new friends strive to help her find answers, but meanwhile Milly's mother seeks to remarry on the assumption that her husband is dead.

These brief meditations have been collected from the third volume of Francis Grimké's Works, entitled Stray Thoughts and Meditations, a diary written over the last 25 years of his life. Grimké's thoughts on preaching display his gospel-centered piety, his wisdom, and his experience of eventually fifty years of pulpit ministry. Preachers from every Christian denomination will benefit from this African American Presbyterian voice of the early 20th century.

Lina, ledig und auf dem Weg zur "alten Jungfer", verfällt ihm sofort und heiratet ihn, obwohl ihre Familie überzeugt ist, dass Johnny nur hinter ihrem Geld her sei. Schließlich besäße Lina zwar einen messerscharfen Verstand, wäre aber nicht die Hübscheste. Und irgendwann im Laufe ihrer Ehe kommt der Punkt, an dem Lina sogar ihren Verstand zu verlieren glaubt. Denn Johnny ist tatsächlich an ihrem Geld interessiert. Auch an ihrem (Ab-)Leben? Lina weiß mittlerweile, dass Johnny ein Lügner, Dieb, Betrüger und Ehebrecher ist.

Yoga is an old and complex practice, spread out from the Indian perspective. It began as a basic practice and has become prominent as a technique for overseeing progressing physical and mental thriving. Normal yoga as practiced in the US consistently includes authentic positions (asanas), breathing frameworks (pranayama), and appraisal (Dyana).

“From Age to Age” is an oral history podcast series highlighting personal faith journeys of parishioners at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City. The Oral History Project was conceived to preserve the unique history of this church by inviting long-time parishioners to share their personal stories with a newer generation, illustrating why this parish is distinctive, unique, and a very special place.The Church of St. Francis Xavier is a Jesuit Apostolate in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.

Lord Drysten, now widely considered to be the savior of Britannia despite his past transgressions, is being tested by a new enemy he never knew he would need to face. Kingship. The mantle of responsibility was never something he thought he would bear the weight of, and his enemies, past and present, see this as well.

Alljährlich lädt Benedict Grame zum großen Weihnachtsessen auf sein Landgut im kleinen britischen Dörfchen Sherbronne ein. Im Kreise seiner Lieben inszeniert er ein großes Festtagsspektakel. Dieses Jahr steht auch Mordecai Tremaine auf der Gästeliste. Der ehemalige Tabakhändler mit einer Schwäche für romantische Liebesromane hat sich auch als Hobbydetektiv einen Namen gemacht - und ist vom Privatsekretär des Gastgebers beauftragt worden, die Geladenen im Blick zu behalten.

Sie soll anderen helfen und kann sich selbst nicht helfen. Dr. Chris Rankin, Ärztin am Cheltenham Hospital, leidet an einer Depression, die zu Essstörungen und Panikattacken führt. Als ein Mann bewusstlos auf der benachbarten Rennbahn gefunden wird und unter ihren Händen stirbt, ist Rankin am Ende ihrer Kräfte. Um ihr eigenes Leben zu retten, muss sie wissen, wer für den Tod des Mannes verantwortlich ist, und beginnt, auf eigene Faust zu ermitteln.

For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is for you. "The only thing that matters, and that ever will matter, is the story. That's it." - Tom Hanks (...

Locked On MLB podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info from all around Major League Baseball. All the hits, runs and strikeouts. Host Paul Francis Sullivan, a comedian, TV producer and creator of the Sully Baseball Podcast, brings his humor and passion to our national pastime, as the Locked On MLB podcast provides your daily baseball fix with a unique spin that you won’t forget. From the jaw-dropping plays to the awe-inspiring performances that make each game a masterpiece, Locked On MLB takes you beyond the ...

Découvrez l’incroyable histoire de Back in Black du groupe AC/DC, l’album de rock le plus vendu de tous les temps ! En six mois , AC/DC perd tragiquement son chanteur historique Bon Scott , recrute un nouveau chanteur Brian Johnson, compose un nouvel album , répète, enregistre , sort l’album et s’embarque dans une tournée mondiale avec un nouveau chanteur qu’ils n’ont jamais vu sur scène. L’album cartonne et la tournée est un triomphe ! Une fantastique épopée pour un album légendaire. Un podcast conçu et présenté par Nicolas Hivanohe, l’incontournable Francis Zegut ...

In reality, a lot of people procrastinate in different ways, but some are continually affected by procrastination that stops them from fulfilling their perspective and disrupts their performance. Procrastination is as enticing as it is hurtful. If you think that you are procrastinating, you need to figure out the reasons why you are doing it. And once you know the reason behind your procrastination, then you may want to see how you can defeat it.

Use these powerful strategies to get out of debt and get rich to live the life that you deserve! Having financial abundance and freedom is something many people aspire to have in their lifetimes. Think about it: What would you do if you had access to millions of dollars and complete control of what you do with your time? Well, guess what, this is possible to obtain for anybody, including you. It's all about having the knowledge, and this is what this book is here to do - show you how to develop long lasting wealth.

Fifty-two easy ways to save money and streamline your business! Paying close attention to all those little things will ensure that your property business is a smooth, slick and stress-free operation...as long as you know what those little things are!

If you are a musician interested in earning a living outside the confines of the traditional music industry or someone within that industry who wants to expand your horizons and income, then this is the book for you. This easy to follow volume contains the blueprint for successfully mastering the unique and often nuanced world of the house concert performer.

In this sensual erotic novella, Elise Montro is torn between her insecurities and a need to be in control of everything around her. While working away from the office on a series of audits, Elise is wooed by a mysterious man who takes away both her control and her insecurity. And then he disappears. When she must present work to the company's CEO, she is surprised to find him oddly familiar.

The 18th century’s Age of Enlightenment in pre-Revolutionary France continues to fascinate us today. Steegmuller brings his scholarly talents to this collection of the letters of Mme. Louise d’Épinay, best-known for the treatment she received in Rousseau’s Confessions. Eavesdropping on the writings of this intelligent woman, the listener gains not only insights into her friendship with Italian priest-diplomat, Ferdinando Galiani, but also a glance into the life of France’s elite.

Eight-year-old Daisy May is the writer and star of her very own TV show, Daisy May’s Daydream Parade, which broadcasts live and exclusively in her imagination. In the latest episode, Daisy May finds herself on a desert island where she discovers a map that leads to buried treasure, but what appears to be a simple quest to find riches soon turns into a roller-coaster ride as evil pirates, grumpy gorillas, and a fire breathing dragon stand in her way. But, when travelling across polluted ocean waters and trash covered beaches, Daisy May soon realises that treasure hunt can wait.

A dark faerie tale anthology featuring eight short stories by well-received and upcoming authors, delivering new faerie tales and dark twists on inspired tales. Follow a young soldier trying to rescue his parents from the clutches of city enforcers, a talented young artist who is given a quill with magical properties, a princess who joins a team destined to rid the world of its hidden evils, and more.