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Glass has reported extensively from the Middle East and travelled frequently in Syria over several decades. Here he melds together reportage, analysis, and history to provide an accessible overview of the origins and permutations defining the conflict, situating it clearly in the overall crisis of the region. His voice, elegant and concise, humane and richly informed, is a vital antidote to the sloganizing that shapes so much commentary and policy concerning the civil war.

As far as the public knew, Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) did not exist. After the defeat of the French Army and Britain's retreat from the Continent in June 1940, Prime Minister Winston Churchill created the top-secret espionage operation to "set Europe ablaze". Of the many brave men and women conscripted, two Anglo-American recruits, the Starr brothers, stood out to become legendary figures to the guerillas, assassins, and saboteurs they led.

The Big Data-Driven Business: How to Use Big Data to Win Customers, Beat Competitors, and Boost Profits makes the case that big data is for real, and more than just big hype. The audiobook uses real-life examples - from Nate Silver to Copernicus, and Apple to Blackberry - to demonstrate how the winners of the future will use big data to seek the truth.

Bestselling author Leslie Glass and her daughter, award-winning documentarian Lindsey Glass, offer a brand-new kind of interactive self-help book that combines actionable information, compelling storytelling, and writing prompts that are guaranteed to bring awareness, understanding, and compassion to mothers and daughters everywhere.

So many of us today feel stuck, directionless, overwhelmed. We sense there’s more to life, but we don’t know how to harness it. We've silenced our inner voice with the noise of everyday life. We've played by the rules, and we fear we've lost ourselves in the process. Get Quiet is a way to find ourselves again. Elaine Glass, a Certified Master Life Coach, draws on the structure of a classical labyrinth—a spiral pathway that has served for millennia as sacred space, contemplative focus, and art form—to chart a profound journey inward.

Carter isn't sure what to call his two alien protectors. Friends? Boyfriends? Mates? Or merely indiscriminate lovers with sexy purrs and tangling tails? He would be lost without them, he knows that. When their home is invaded by a dangerous new kind of alien slaver, they strike out into the jungle. He depends on them for food, protection, a direction to walk in. He's helpless even for shelter and warmth. Thankfully, his alien lovers seem devoted, but why?

Finally, everything is going good for Carter. He's not a slave. He has a roof over his head. He's fixed his alien language translator and now can talk to Pykh and Siel, his protectors. Thankfully, they aren't promiscuous alien hillbillies. They're loyal men who love him, and Carter loves them back. Our space marine is ready to settle into a new life on the fleaf'akhie planet and be happy. But now there's another problem. On this planet...he's the girl? And not just any girl, but a pale, delicate, exotic princess who must be bowed to, courted, and entertained with poems.

[Contains explicit content] Storytelling aficionado and inquisitive host Eugene Mirman (Bob’s Burgers) sits down with special guests and hits “pause” to mine for funny details they might have left out of their true, entertaining, and personal stories. Hilarious tangents, amusing sidebars, and deep digressions abound in this peek at the stories behind the stories.

The dead spy had been investigating two Russian oligarchs suspected of selling chemical weapons from within the UK, and it seems likely there was a third man in the conspiracy - someone working from deep within the British government.

Site-specific short stories from your Black neighbors.

Join Elaine Glass on these meditative journeys to raise your vibration. In Track 1 you are invited to reconnect with your deepest passion, igniting a sense of purpose and joy within. In Track 2, Elaine guides you to connect your breath with the breath of God, anchoring you to that which is most important. And replenish your spirit with Track 3, empowering you to radiate vitality. With Elaine's soothing voice as your guide, these meditations offer a sanctuary from which you elevate your vibration and embrace the fullness of your being.

November 2032, Joe Benton has just been elected the 48th president of the United States. Only days after winning, Benton learns from his predecessor that previous estimates regarding the effect of global warming on rising sea levels have been grossly underestimated. With the world frighteningly close to catastrophe, Benton must save the United States from environmental devastation. He resumes secret bilateral negotiations with the Chinese - the world's worst polluter.

A world-renowned composer of symphonies, operas, and film scores, Philip Glass has, almost single-handedly, crafted the dominant sound of late twentieth-century classical music. Rapturous in its ability to depict the creative process, Words without Music allows listeners to experience that sublime moment of creative fusion when life merges with art. Biography lovers will be inspired by the story of a precocious Baltimore boy who entered college at age fifteen before traveling to Paris to study under the legendary Nadia Boulanger; Glass devotees will be fascinated by the stories behind Einstein on the Beach and Satyagraha, among so many other works.

Laura is a nurse in a paediatric unit. On long, quiet shifts, she and her colleagues, clad in their different shades of blue, care for sick babies, handling their exquisitely frangible bodies, carefully calibrating the mysterious machines that keep them alive. Laura may be burned out. Her hands have been raw from washing as long as she can remember. When she sleeps, she dreams of water; when she wakes, she finds herself lying next to a man who doesn't love her any more. And there is a strange figure dancing in the corner of her vision, always just beyond her reach.

Lori Jean Glass’s personal experiences with childhood trauma inspired her to develop the PIVOT Process, a powerful method for identifying and overcoming the root causes of attachment problems. In #HealthyAdult, Lori Jean provides insight and tools for addressing the psychological issues that are sabotaging your relationships. With her expert guidance, you’ll create new, more positive behaviors and stop making decisions that harm you and the people you love. At last, you can get off that crazy train, onto a connected highway, and find your way to a healthier, happier you.

QUT has a podcast once again! QUT Hype has handed over the reins to Glass Magazine. We are here to talk about the things happening in and around QUT - whether it be a student doing awe-inspiring things or chatting about the latest jaw dropper on Love Letters. If you wanna talk about something on the pod, reach out to us on Instagram @justtobeclearpod or @qutglass ;)

At Alex's Auto Glass, we understand the pivotal role your vehicle's glass plays in both safety and aesthetics. Our skilled technicians bring years of experience to the table, ensuring that every service, from minor repairs to complete replacements, is executed with the highest level of craftsmanship. We take pride in utilizing cutting-edge tools and techniques to deliver results that meet and exceed industry standards. Customer convenience is at the forefront of our values. Our Panorama, CA location is designed to provide a seamless experience from the moment you walk through our doors.

Fighting monsters and managing a lordship are nothing compared to raising adolescents. And Rakta Velbrun should know—he’s battled legendary foes to earn renown as a fighter, and delicately navigated dangerous politics to win respect as a ruler. But none of that was as difficult as being a single father to his son, Dalton, and two daughters, Daka and Natakia, all now on the threshold of their tenth birthday. Each of Rakta’s children has his or her own strengths as well as concerns.

 Thin Pig is the second album by the world-renowned stand-up comedian Todd Glass. 

Sass, sarcasm, and uncontrollable laughter with a dash of petty is the best recipe for a good story! Join Carmen and Sense, Speech-Language Pathologists and small business owners, as they entertainingly share stories related to day-to-day experiences and life lessons with the help of periodic guests. A podcast about all the things you were thinking of. Whether you need a good laugh, dating advice, want to start a project or looking into furthering your career, this is the podcast for you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carmen-white2/support