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In the conclusion to his first adventure, Apropos' difficulties are compounded when a routine mission to escort the King's daughter home after a long absence goes horribly awry. Suddenly Apropos finds himself saddled with trying to survive while dealing with a berserk phoenix, murderous unicorns, mutated harpies, homicidal warrior kings, and - most problematic of all - a princess who may or may not be a psychotic arsonist.

“Working Dads and Balancing Acts” is a compilation of stories to celebrate fathers who, like you, want to be the best they can be in everything they do and be the best for their children.

A must-listen book for every leader—and every American—who insists that their government deliver better results Broken. Ineffective. Dysfunctional. Those are the words Americans often use to describe the government they pay for and depend upon to meet some of their most basic needs. But what if governments routinely delivered better results? What if government leaders invested in more effective solutions that improved lives and saved taxpayer dollars? Do What Works shares stories of progress and impact from communities across the country where that's happening right now.

David Timson talks about the relationship between Samuel Johnson and James Boswell - how they met, their unlikely friendship, and extensive conversations - and the composition of Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson, one of the greatest biographies in the history of world literature.

Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the team with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally - and some unexpected adversaries - tipping the scales!

If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them.

Pothåndbogen – en brugerguide er en underholdende og oplysende guide til, hvordan man får de bedste oplevelser med pot og cannabis. Bogen forholder sig til fup og fakta, skrøner og myter, og fremlægger den nyeste forskning og viden om emnet. Her er hele historien om pot og alt fra...

From the New York Times best-selling author, an eye-opening history of the United States’ war on terror across four presidential administrations. 2026 is the twenty-fifth anniversary of 9/11, the most devastating attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. Within days, the United States began...

Victory: Volume Two Foreword by Stephen Coonts Honor by Ralph Peters V5 by David Hagberg From The New York Times bestselling editor of Combat A stirring tribute to the Greatest Generation of Americans, Victory brings together the finest military fiction writers in the world with short novels of...

Start With Why has led millions of readers to rethink everything they do – in their personal lives, their careers and their organizations. Now Find Your Why picks up where Start With Why left off. It shows you how to apply Simon Sinek’s powerful insights so that you can find more inspiration...

Award-winning historian David W. Blight, with the Yale and Slavery Research Project, answers the call to investigate Yale University’s historical involvement with slavery, the slave trade, and abolition. This narrative history demonstrates the importance of slavery in the making of this renowned American institution of higher learning.

Entdecken Sie die Strategie, Technologie und Menschen hinter modernen transaktionalen Ökosystemen. Begleiten Sie uns auf einer Entdeckungsreise mit Branchenführern, die an der Spitze von Plattform-Geschäftsmodellen stehen. Wir vertiefen uns in die kritischen Aspekte von Strategie, Technologie und Organisationen, die den Erfolg in heutigen transaktionalen Ökosystemen antreiben. Gewinnen Sie Einblicke aus erster Hand in die Herausforderungen und Erfolge, die Top-Führungskräfte erleben, und erhalten Sie das Wissen und die Inspiration, um Ihre Marktplatzinitiativen effektiv zu gestalten, ...

Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of forty-five. From fatal traffic accidents to firearms injuries to casualties of war to a deadly virus passed to an elderly loved one, accidental harm dates back almost as far as our human stories go. When these accidents occur, they pose profound and agonizing questions. Rooted in research on moral injury, religious rituals of confession and cleansing, and psychology, Accidental explores the complicated reality of accidental death and injury and offers companionship to those affected by these tragedies.

There’s Goodness Brewing is a faith-based podcast that seeks to bring redemptive goodness to the everyday world through intentional gospel conversations and encouraging stories. Grab your cups, take a sip, and let's be encouraged!

"Wean du schlofst" ist ein Live-Mitschnitt eines gemeinsamen Abends von Peter Ahorner und den Strottern im Theater am Spittelberg. Ahorner ist ein genialer Rezitator seiner Texte und tritt mitunter auch als rauer Sänger in Erscheinung.

After twenty years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, a global pandemic, protests against racial violence, and frequent shootings, more Americans than ever are living with the effects of trauma. The good news is that Jesus was born and died in a traumatized world, and his story speaks forever to wounded people worldwide. Army veteran and Episcopal priest David Peters explores Jesus' life story through the post-traumatic lens with which the Gospel writers first wrote it.

Huren, Zuhälter, Säufer, Spieler, Junkies, Dealer, Diebe, Exsträflinge, Kriegsveteranen, Musiker und Dichter – die Gäste des Wiener Gürtel-Hotels und -Bordells Bauer sind ein bunt zusammen gewürfelter Haufen. Zwölf junge österreichische Autoren sind in dem abgetakelten Etablissement abgestiegen und haben dramatische und sentimentale, packende und berührende Geschichten über das Leben am Rand der Gesellschaft geschrieben.

The Accelerators Club Podcast - Because Success Loves Speed Hosted by Peter Thomson, Dave Thomson & Darryl James. Master the art of marketing, attracting your audience, engaging them with your proven ideas and making honest, integrity-laden offers to help them get the results they crave. You are a professional. This is the professionals’ way. With timely exclusive interviews from the MASTERS in the game of marketing and selling: Robert-Cialdini Roy H. Williams Jay Abraham Jeff Thompson Ted Nicholas Bev James Joel Barker Brian Tracy Carrie Green Plus many more… Peter Thomson Starting in ...

“Theory and practice” is a common phrase. We've seen a lot of writing on theory, but what about that other word? Peter calls it "the dark matter of the social sciences" - Practice. It applies to pencil-pushing, educating, heart surgery, sailing, golfing, and anything you can do with purpose. Peter and Dave take you into a world of thought that couples work and play, purpose and routine, life and legacy. In a world of white-water, On Practice is the raft.

From warrior queens to King Arthur, this epic collection explores the tribes, rulers and civilisations of Britain's Iron Age In the first millennium BC, the Iron Age arrived in Britain, bringing with it huge technological and social changes. New civilisations arose, the landscape was transformed...