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In the North Carolina mountains, the town of Jasperton has lost a fading enchantment that has protected it for almost one hundred years from an ancient curse. Martin and Amy Braun, separated and their marriage almost at an end over the death of their young son, suddenly find themselves reunited to care for a lost child who bears a striking resemblance to their deceased boy.

When the dead rose to destroy the living, Ron Cutter learned to survive. While so many others died, he thrived. His life is a constant battle against the living dead. As he casts his own bullets and packs his shotgun shells, his humanity slowly melts away. Then, he encounters a lost boy and a woman searching for a place of refuge. Can they help him recover the emotions he set aside to live? And if he does recover them, will those feelings be an asset in his struggles or a danger to him?

A purpose without direction is like a rock thrown into the ocean. Our existence would be meaningless if we evolved from nothing. The handiwork of our DNA was orchestrated by an Almighty God. God doesn't make mistakes. We are all created with purpose. Within our creation lies gifts and talents. These gifts can be used to bring glory to the Father, if we understand the nature of the gift.

Four from Mangrove is a four-story collection, all involving different aspects of the city-nation of Mangrove. The audiobook is a classic fantasy, sword, sorcery tale. Once, there was a land like no other. It was a city-state, a nation. The reach of its rulers sometimes spanned continents, and at other times reached no farther than the walls of a war-torn palace. Giants lived in Mangrove - powerful kings and generals who ruled all within their sight; and lands far beyond. And it gave birth to the least of us - powerless serfs and homeless orphans.

Ben Donnelly just got his life back together. Now, the world around him is falling apart. A drought swept across the planet causing food shortages worldwide. Its effects crept across the planet for weeks. Riots broke out and violence ensued, but that was only the beginning. Chaos began to tear away at the very fabric of society. Americans sat back and watched as civilians around the world descended into darkness. Their government told them they were safe and insulated, as the rest of the world was pulled into the quickening spiral.

This third book displays a visual timeline of creation. It begins with the Monolythic force or power we call God and ends when Jesus took off his carpenter's apron and said, “My time has come”. Book 3 uses scriptural references of theology along with scientific points of cosmology. It utilizes information from both sources to plot out a pictorial timeline in attempts to gain a deeper understanding of God's plan of creation.

God's Plan of Creation is written for all God's children who are not afraid to think. As a child, we have asked questions and only got those standard answers: It's not for man to know. Alternatively, God works in strange and mysterious ways. As a father, one would not want their children to grow up ignorant. Nor does God!

Book 1: is an inquiry and review of humanity's continual effort to gain hold of its legacy which was willed by God and passed on by many great souls. It asks many questions and gives suggestive answers to promote thought. It is like having a conversation with the author. What good is a mind if we don't use it?

This audiobook covers the most important points of writing effectively in a business setting.

David Cameron wakes to learn catastrophic events have reached his neighborhood. Terror is on his doorstep. His life and everything around him are about to be torn apart. A drought swept across the planet leading to worldwide food shortages. The effects crept across the globe. Riots broke out, and violence ensued. That was only the beginning. Chaos tore away at the very fabric of society. Americans sat back and watched as civilians around the world descended into darkness.

The general population refers to them as "Odds", people who suffer from AOHD (Adult Onset Hyper-Development Disorder). Such people wake up one day to find that they're suddenly super-human. They can do things like leap tall buildings. Lift bulldozers over their heads. Read minds. Throw fireballs. Melt steel with a thought. Fly at supersonic speeds, and so on. And what happens? Uncle Sam makes them sign up with the Feds and punch a clock. Or else.

The Spell of Twelve is a tale that tells of the adventure of Prince Egbert XII who disappears from the castle on Christmas night. Written in the form of a traditional folk tale, Egbert's quest is to solve the riddle of an orange before Twelfth Night and his twelfth birthday. Along the way, he avoids dangers and forges an alliance with a miller, a sparrow, and a girl named Egnaro.

The earliest known prison memoir by an African American writer—recently discovered and authenticated by a team of Yale scholars—sheds light on the longstanding connection between race and incarceration in America. “[A] harrowing [portrait] of life behind bars . . . part confession, part...

From the beginning of the Industrial Age and continuing into the twenty-first century, companies faced with militant workers and organizers have often turned to agencies that specialized in ending strikes and breaking unions. Although their secretive nature has made it difficult to fully explore the history of this industry, From Blackjacks to Briefcases does just that.

It's tough for 11-year-old Ned to stop eating. At four-feet-eight inches tall he weighs one 109 pounds, and he keeps growing - wider. When his parents send him to a summer diet camp, he and his bunkmates can't quite give up their old habits. The joys of candy and doughnuts are so appealing that "cheating" adventures seems to be the only answer. The problem, of course, is how to lose weight and keep eating sweets.

A provocative look at the remarkable contributions of high-skill immigrant entrepreneurs in America. 

A "marvelous" (Sports Illustrated) portrait of the three men whose lives were forever changed by WWI-era Boston and the Spanish flu: baseball star Babe Ruth, symphony conductor Karl Muck, and Harvard law student Charles Whittlesey. In the fall of 1918, a fever gripped Boston. The streets emptied...

Don't miss the laugh-out-loud companion to the classic, The War with Grandpa--now a major motion picture--about a girl who must face off against her grandma or risk losing the biggest competition of summer. Meg is excited when she hears the Centennial Strawberry Days Celebration is holding a...

Starbucks isn't just about lattes anymore! Their 'Reinvention Plan' is driving some wild changes. Imagine coffee brewed in 30 seconds, cold brew on demand, and a drive-thru that knows your order before you speak. We'll break down these futuristic innovations and what they mean for the future of your favorite coffee giant.

Dive into nineteen captivating studies of biblical figures—some renowned and others lesser-known. Originally crafted as sermons, these discourses have been thoughtfully transformed into compelling narratives. Join us on this enlightening journey through the lives and lessons of these scriptural characters. - Summary by InTheDesert