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Returning from battle in the mountains, a death triggers a mystery Fel'annár and his company of chosen brothers must unravel. But why do the trees speak of a beautiful monster? Fel'annár will learn the ways of the Kah Warrior from a legendary commander, while facing the disdain of another who struggles to accept this "ignoble son" for who he is, not for what he represents. 

In this audio edition of the standalone companion to Gary Renard's best-selling trilogy, Ascended Masters Arten and Pursah relate the stories of the multiple shared lifetimes of the reincarnations of Jesus and Buddha. Revelations about the universe, A Course in Miracles, and the lessons in Jesus...

The enemy is coming. The enemy is already here. For years they’ve prepared, plotted, and planned. For years they’ve waited to strike from above and below. Earth is under siege. The enemy covers the landscape. Proxima is unharmed. But that’s about to change. No armies can stop this menace, and no defenses can slow the advance. We are scattered and isolated. We are ignorant and weak. No help is coming. No help remains...or does it? Old heroes will sacrifice everything. New heroes will rise.

Maddie has been trying to rescue her sister from the Queen of Hearts’ prison for two years. When her last hope to infiltrate the palace fails, Maddie is left with no choice but to join forces with a sexy man from outside of Wonderland. Noah's life has become a repetitive cycle ever since breaking up with his long-time girlfriend. But then his sister, Alice, arrives at his doorstep sporting a new pair of fangs. Noah vows to cure her, even if it means sacrificing himself.

I work in the darkness that is Black Creek. If there’s a secret to uncover, a package to deliver, or a story to be told, I’m your girl. I'll do whatever it takes to provide for my little brother. Once upon a time, the Feral Beasts ruled Black Creek with an iron fist, but they’re long gone now. The Antonelli family stepped in, only caring about their family and their money. I’ve heard the whispers: the Reaper Rejects are growing and they want control of Black Creek. But this town isn’t big enough for both of them.

Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires. Rozlyn is a courtesan who dreams of becoming a prestigious seamstress in the Dawnbreak Court. When the mysterious Marquis of Shadows offers her his patronage, Rozlyn’s dream of owning a dress shop is finally within her reach. That is, until she’s forced into a marriage to the Marquis. The Marquis of Shadows is the greatest sorcerer in all of Grimm, but when he recklessly created a spell for revenge, he bound himself to his tower. The curse can only be broken by one maiden.

Ishmael Jones and his partner Penny have been despatched to assist a group of scientists who are investigating a mysterious black hole which has appeared on a Somerset hillside. Could it really be a doorway to another dimension, an opening into another world? When one of the scientists disappears into the hole - with fatal consequences - Ishmael must prove whether it was an accident - or murder. But with no clues, no witnesses, and no apparent motive, he has little to go on. Is there an alien predator at large, or is an all-too-human killer responsible?

You know the "prosperity gospel." The "name it and claim it gospel." The "political gospel". The messages being preached on at least 90 percent of religious television. But what about the Gospel? What was it the apostle Paul was "unashamed" of? Most Christians don't understand what the true Gospel of Jesus is. In our church sanctuaries pastors neglect to preach the fear of God and eternal punishment. Church communities have grown to believe that all are saved and none will be lost. Meanwhile many other Christians lack assurance of their own salvation and focus on sanctification as their only ticket to Heaven.

Daniel Carter was a London cop who just wanted to do the right thing. But during a raid on an organ-selling chop shop, he is almost torn to pieces by monsters. And no one believes him. Hurt and crippled, his career over, and his life in ruins, Daniel is suddenly presented with a chance at redemption. And revenge. It seems that more than two centuries ago, the monsters of the world disappeared - into the underworld of crime. Guild-like clans now have control over all the dark and illegal trades.

A collection of a series of lectures delivered while Glover was in India setting the life of Jesus into its historical context and seeing what lessons might be drawn from it. - Summary by SkyRider

Colleges and universities rarely establish working conditions and cultures that prioritize employee well-being. During the pandemic, many staff and faculty members questioned their careers in higher education. Because of this mindset, leaders in higher education must rethink their approaches to attracting, growing, and retaining talent. In The Caring University, Kevin R. McClure describes six organizational changes to create a university dedicated to creating working conditions and cultures in which all employees can flourish.

Magic does not originate from spells or cauldrons. It is not pulled out of a hat or hidden up one's sleeve. It is fueled by imagination, a resource both infinite and precious. So long as we let ourselves imagine, we will find magic. My Lady Witch and other Wondrous Tales poses fantastical questions: When a witch encounters an overprotective knight, can she adjust to a life of being treated like a princess? What does a duck do if it cannot fly? How does a lumberjack end up living in a tree?

I never thought I'd see home again. Now, I almost wish I hadn't. After giving myself up to the Fae, I expected to become the latest casualty of a war that should have ended centuries ago. Instead, I ended up inextricably bound to the last vampire on earth.

A collection of adult stories - sad, humorous, and adventurous - about Man's Best Friend. NOTE: Some of these selections contain violence and racial stereotypes that will be objectionable to some listeners. - Summary by TriciaG

A mysterious cult stands between a ragtag team and the treasure they seek within a treacherous tower in the second book of this gripping LitRPG fantasy. Since he started climbing the infamous tower Alistair in search of riches and redemption, Wyn Thatcher has met a colorful cast of characters...

Betrayed and alone, Tulland must survive the most dangerous dungeon in the universe—as a farmer—in the first installment of this isekai adventure series. Tulland has always dreamed of adventure. To travel beyond the confines of his tiny island. To be someone who goes everywhere and does...

Clinging to God, wherever you find yourself in life. The Davek Le'lohim Show combines recordings from R.A. Sweeny and Davek Le'lohim Books on prayer, interesting wordplay in the Hebrew and Greek of the Bible, R.A.'s responses to your questions, and more!

After losing her father when she was a baby, Luella became the ward of the Countess Clara, her late father's wife. She and her two daughters treat Luella as their maid, nothing more than an inconvenience. They play court games while she sweeps the chimney. The humans live in colonies, ruled over by wolf shifters of the Loup Kingdom. By law, each shifter is to take a human wife when they come of age.

He thought he was useless. The seven hells proved otherwise. Branded by fate with the useless [Dormant Hell Monk] Class, Fang grows up shunned in the very temple meant to raise him. But when he is dragged into the depths of the Seventh Hell, he unknowingly fulfills the conditions to awaken that...

Who were your heroes growing up? Perhaps they wore a cape and saved the day, or maybe they stood out for their skill and strength. No matter our age, we admire those who reflect the qualities that we want to see in ourselves. But the Christian life calls us to look higher. God has given His people a great cloud of witnesses—men and women throughout the Bible and church history who lived with steadfast faith and bold conviction. Their lives point not to their own greatness but to the greatness of the God they served. In Heroes of the Christian Faith, Dr. R.C.