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Ana da Silva always assumed she’d die young - she just never expected it to be at the hands of Famine, the haunting immortal who once spared her life so many years ago. But if the horseman remembers her at all, he must not care, for when she comes face to face with him for the second time in her life, she’s stabbed and left for dead. Only, she doesn’t quite die. If there’s one thing Famine is good at, it’s cruelty. In spite of themselves, Ana and Famine are drawn to each other. But enemies or reluctant lovers, if they don’t stop themselves soon, heaven will....

When the grain crop failed in Kansas it seemed like an isolated incident and no one took much notice. Except Ed Hardesty. Then the blight spread to California's fruit harvest, and from there, like wildfire, throughout the nation. Suddenly America woke up to the fact that her food supplies were almost wiped out. Her grain reserves lethally polluted. And botulism was multiplying at a horrifying rate.

This is the story of three terrible famines. The first is an Gorta Mór, the great hunger of Ireland, which began in 1846. The second is the deadly famine that struck Bengal in 1943. The third is the Ethiopian famine, which first sprung up in lethal form in the 1970s under Emperor Haile Selassie and then reappeared under the brutal dictator Mengistu in the 1980s.

Ils sont venus sur Terre - Pestilence, Guerre, Famine et Mort. Chevauchant leurs effroyables destriers, les Quatre Cavaliers ont parcouru le globe, avec chacun le pouvoir d'anéantir l'humanité. Ils sont venus sur Terre... pour nous éliminer tous. Ana de Silva a toujours su qu'elle mourrait jeune. Elle ne s'attendait simplement pas à ce que ce soit aux mains de Famine, l'être immortel qui l'obsède depuis qu'il l'a épargnée tant d'années auparavant.

Ana da Silva always assumed she’d die young, she just never expected it to be at the hands of Famine, the haunting immortal who once spared her life so many years ago. But if the horseman remembers her at all, he must not care, for when she comes face to face with him for the second time in her life, she’s stabbed and left for dead. Only, she doesn’t quite die.

"Narrators Anna Fikhman, Christopher Gebauer, and Jesse Vilinsky combine talents in this compelling historical fiction, which takes place during the Ukrainian famine of the 1930s."- AudioFile Author's note read by the author. From the author of Nowhere Boy—called “a resistance novel for our...

Thrust into an arranged marriage, the daughter of ancient Egypt’s high priest plays a pivotal role in Joseph’s biblical narrative in this powerful novel from the award-winning author of Potiphar’s Wife. After four-year-old Asenath’s mother is murdered by Egypt’s foreign rulers, the...

In 1999, few people had thought to examine the effects of climate on civilization. Now, due in part to the groundbreaking work of archaeologist Brian Fagan, climate change is a central issue. Revised and updated 10 years after its first publication, Floods, Famines and Emperors remains the definitive account of how the world's best-known climate event had an indelible impact on history.

Invisible swarms of insects are on the rampage, heading toward America's heartland. Immune to pesticides, the creatures are consuming farms, leveling wheat and cornfields. On the frontlines, Remo and the Master of Sinanju face not only the insurgent insects, but the Iowa Disorganized Militia - convinced this pestilence is actually a government conspiracy.

“The first English translation in more than fifty years of Alessandro Manzoni’s masterpiece, a work of foundational Italian literature on par with the Divine Comedy and the Decameron.”—The Wall Street Journal “An exemplary historical novel” (The New Yorker) from the father of modern...

Famine in Gaze: A Deepening Crisis The Gaza Strip is facing a severe famine crisis, exacerbated by a combination of Israeli airstrikes, blockades, and restrictions on humanitarian aid. This article explores the origins, current situation, and the humanitarian response to the famine in Gaza. The Gaza Strip has long been subject to political and economic challenges. Since Israel's occupation in 1967 and subsequent blockades, Gaza's economy has deteriorated significantly. The blockade has restricted the flow of essential goods and services, leading to chronic food insecurity. The Oslo Accords in ...

Interviews with a variety of people and backgrounds; their adventures, healing moments and how this has shaped their relationship with money on the wiggly road to building a profitable business.Hosted by Bella a Financial Adviser on a mission to connect female founders with their Fierce Future Financial Self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Famines are becoming smaller and rarer, but optimism about the possibility of a famine-free future must be tempered by the threat of global warming. That is just one of the arguments that Cormac Ó Gráda, one of the world's leading authorities on the history and economics of famine, develops in this wide-ranging audiobook, which provides crucial new perspectives on key questions raised by famines around the globe between the 17th and 21st centuries.

We are telling stories about Social Enterprise & Business For Transformation projects globally. Our conversations are with Founders, CEOs, Impact Investors, and other Stakeholders in the Social Enterprise ecosystem. We are diving deep into how they began, how they have been funded, and all the peaks and valleys they have experienced along the way. Join us every Wednesday for new episodes! *Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. ...

Feast, Famine & Freelancing™ is your go-to podcast for navigating the unpredictable world of freelancing with humor, insight, and raw honesty. Hosted by two seasoned freelancers who’ve seen it all—from the feast of big wins to the famine of quiet seasons—we share our stories, struggles, and successes in building a sustainable freelance life.Whether you’re just starting out, trying to scale your business, or wondering how to handle the inevitable ups and downs, this podcast is for you. Join us as we discuss essential topics like client management, self-care, pricing your services, and...

In Polish: Applebaum presents the story of an inconceivable crime: “she describes the works of Stalin, which are only superseded by the Holocaust, but their cruelty and perfidy match the actions of Hitler” - Wacław Radziwinowicz (Polish journalist). This book describes Holodomor - the Great Famine in Ukraine between 1931 and 1933 which killed three million people and was man-made by the Soviet government.

A raw, unapologetic look at life and business from a married couple who’ve built brands in the luxury space — and survived the chaos along the way. From high-stakes wins to hard-earned lessons, we talk entrepreneurship, creative work, the wedding industry, and real life behind it all. No gurus. No fluff. Just the real stuff no one else is saying.

The Hope Movement is passionate about sharing the God-breathed Word of God understanding this is our guide in all things but in this day and age there is a theological famine happening around the world in the lives of professing Christians and in our churches. The Hope Movement is confronting this famine by offering relief, the teaching and preaching of the Word of God through any resource God provides for His glory. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jonathan-roiz/support

Back when Morgan Mallory was human, she dreamed of magic while drowning in self-destruction. Then she was transported to a fantastical new reality, and her dream turned into a waking nightmare. To survive against the monsters of the labyrinthine land of Pandaemonium, she became Maven Alice, a soul-devouring demon who kills with blade and spell. Now that she's tasted blood and escaped a fae king's trap, Alice has been pitted against six fearsome rivals in a contest in which the stakes are no less than life or death.