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Imagine Winning Your Personal Gold Medal In Wisdom?You rise to the platform, proudly accept the ribbon and medal placed around your neck, receive the bouquet, and beam a huge smile as your National Anthem is played. In Thoughts For Tuesday, Bobby Simpson helps you discover and apply the inspirational wisdom that God makes available to each of us. Enjoy 260 quick-read lessons and become wiser as you: Prepare paths for people and people for pathsDiscover joy in small moments that have a big impactOvercome obstacles through encouragement and kindnessLearn to communicate through the language of the listenerExplore lessons that we can learn from those who finish lastBegin your own exciting journey today, growing in wisdom as you let Thoughts For Tuesday guide you to gold! "Bobby is a master teacher, motivator, and one heck of a human being that understands the importance of family, faith, and the process that leads to successful performance." MIKE CANDREA U. S. Olympic Gold Medal Coach

Next came two sleeves, terminating in stiff mittens, which laced the entire length of her arms, preventing all but the slightest movement at the elbow. And even that was then denied, when short straps on the inside of either forearm were drawn firmly through strategically placed rings at either hip of the corset girth. Stepping back, the lad looked Lianne up and down appreciatively, nodding as he did so. 'An excellent filly, ' he murmured... Prepare to enter the world of VESTA, a virtual reality where anything is possible and everything too terrifyingly real. Smarting from the humiliation inflicted upon him by our heroine - Lianne Connolly from Net Asset - is James Naylor, bitter and thirsting for revenge. And there's his even more sadistic sidekick, Christina, eager to put into action the plans her warped mind has concocted. Suddenly trapped inside VESTA's ever-changing fetish world, Lianne and her friends find themselves hostage to Naylor and Christina. Although logic tells them they are not really there, the bewildering array of ingenious sexual torture devices say otherwise, for the pain is as real as any in the outside world.

He fumbled with the buckle of his belt. 'Now that most of the devil's work has been scourged from you, it's time again to at least welcome your physical body back into the fold. Let's see if you still have the strength to wriggle as you did before, ' he challenged, leering... Witchfinder Jacob Crawley has the countryside around the Hampshire village of Fetworth held in a grip of terror, as rural superstition and fear flies in the face of emergent 17th century urban reason. Hooded, gagged and bound, beautiful Harriet Merridew lies in the church vault, substituted for the unfortunate Matilda Pennywise, whom Crawley is shortly to execute for witchcraft, whilst her bitter rival, Jane Handiwell, leader of a gang of nocturnal highwaywomen, revels in her plight and in the pending fate of Harriet's cousin Sarah, now sold by Jane to Roderick Grayling, son of the local Lord of the Manor to become just another statistic in his white slavery operation. Only Thomas Handiwell, Jane's innkeeper father and Harriet's would-be suitor, and a handful of troopers supposedly commanded by an inexperienced and convalescent young officer, stand between further murder and extortion and any chance of a return to sanity.

"I will always love you for who you are" is the message that this illustrated children's book shares. It does so by showing some fun illustrations of professions that your child can be when they grow up, with a message of love and acceptance at the end.

Ancient Dynamic Monarchians held that Jesus was a miraculously conceived man who, after his resurrection, ascended to heaven and to divine authority, as opposed to being an eternal divine Person who became human. This book makes an historical argument that far from being a phenomenon that appeared only in isolated cases in the third century, Dynamic Monarchianism was a tradition that existed from the earliest days of Christianity and was part of the Christian mainstream until the emergence of newer Christologies led to it being regarded as heretical. Thomas Gaston holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Oxford, a Masters in the History of Christianity from the University of Birmingham, and a degree in Philosophy from the University of Warwick. He specializes in historical Christology, early Christianity, and biblical interpretation. He is also the author of Historical Issues in the Book of Daniel (Paternoster, 2016) and many articles on Christian theology and history which have appeared in academic journals. Gaston is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and is a senior manager at Wiley. He lives in the United Kingdom.

Offering unique insights into the mercurial relationships among media and politicians, Admit Strangers combines information gleaned from records and reports with first-hand accounts from the major players of the day. Though it exists as an administrative organisation, the story of the Newfoundland and Labrador Press Gallery Association is anything but dry and routine.

In this, his second volume of poetry, author Thomas Curley invites us as companions on a journey into his most intimate reflections and contemplations of spiritual life. Culled from journals kept since 1979, the 23 works selected for inclusion herein date from 1991 - 2000, a period of deep introspection when the author sought the balance of maintaining a relationship with God while assuming the responsibilities of secular adult life. "There had been some dark, soul-searching moments in my youth" Curley writes, "but, privately, the close kinship with God through prayer that I maintained was what always got me through."Curley's poetry enables us to reacquaint ourselves with the fundamental values that define the best potential versions of ourselves as individuals, a society and species: compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, love, and kindness.

Jesus isn't a Sunday thing. He wants to be part of your everyday life. He wants to be with you through the good and the bad. He wants you to follow him with your dreams, desires, habits, and hopes. "Everyday with Jesus is better than any day without him."Life's challenges often leave us questioning our faith and the role of Jesus in our lives. Where do we turn when our world turns upside down?"Everyday Jesus" dives deep into a heart yearning to discover Jesus' role in daily life. Pastor and professor Nathan King paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by anyone seeking to live out their faith in everyday moments. Drawing upon both the questions of a worldwide social media audience and a rural Arkansas upbringing "Everyday Jesus" tackles the hard part of faith with a quiet simplicity you can trust."Everyday Jesus" is an encouraging peak into the power of faith, offering solace in moments of doubt and direction in times of uncertainty. Dive into these pages alone, share them with a loved one, or journey with a group. Each chapter brings to light the profound impact Jesus wants to have on our relationships, ambitions, and even our most difficult setbacks. Showing us how Jesus desires to be an integral part of our daily lives. Readers will find struggles and triumphs that resonate with their own relatable experiences.Pages filled with real-life scenarios challenge readers to see Jesus in every situation. From relationships to career choices, from moments of doubt to times of joy, discover how Jesus can transform the ordinary. Be inspired to invite Jesus into every aspect of your own life. Rediscover Jesus, not as something reserved for Sundays, but as someone who wants to spend everyday with you.

This book tells the early life of Samuel Dunche. He was born in the late sixteenth century into a well-respected family who had sat at the heart of Government since the times of Henry VIII. He was the third son and, as such, expected to play a supporting role of the family future. He lived in incredible times. A change of royal dynasty from Tudor to Stuart. Intense poverty and taxation at a time the middle classes began to emerge. The ever-present threat of plague and pestilence that culled swathes of the popula tion. A New World being discovered and the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare, at his peak. Conflicting religious beliefs between Catholicism and Protestantism fuelling national paranoia and the rise of extremist Puritanism and the ever-present fear of witches. Disillusion with the monarchy, leading to dissolu tion of the monarchy, regicide and Civil War. Through these times, Samuel survives and thrives despite family opposition and finds himself thrust into the heart of great events, shaping his perspective on what is right and wrong, just and unjust. He experiences torturous loss, becomes uncle to a young Oliver Cromwell and finds a love he could never have imagined. My motivation for this story lies not only in writing about the fascinating times that shaped modern Britain, but in a person al connection with Samuel. The first house he built and lived in with his wife, where he started his family, is called Hall Place in Sparsholt, Oxfordshire. It was built in 1623 and celebrates its quatercentenary this year. I own and live in this house today. 'If the walls could talk, what a story they would tell, ' I often say to myself. I hope to try and tell his story

A parody thriller set at a Canadian Licensed Producer's cannabis growing facility: As the five-year anniversary of cannabis legalization in Canada approaches, the staff at the I-Deal Cannabis indoor production site are called in on a Saturday morning for an unexpected rush order.Adding to the drama, an inspection team from Health Canada arrives for a surprise site audit at the same time.The Standard Operating Procedures created by Rana, I-Deal's Head of Quality Assurance, will hopefully guide the growers through the day's challenges.But no amount of THC or CBD is going to save them from the pain and inflammation of...Murder.

The Secret Six have embarked on a thrilling sailing vacation in the picturesque Lake District. Joining them are their friends, the twins Summer and Scarlett, making this a holiday to remember.The children investigate Shadowmere Rock Lighthouse, the home of the reclusive Captain Albert Finch. They find it empty, with a half-eaten meal left on the table, the solitary chair overturned, and old Albert nowhere to be found.When a stranger with a curious tattoo etched onto his hand collides with Scarlett at the jetty, the children discover that the disappearing lighthouse keeper, the tattooed man, and a relentless artefact collector named Percival Blackwood are inexorably linked.What secret lies within the gem Blackwood desperately craves, the fabled Maritime Illuminara? Why is it of such profound importance? Does it even exist?In The Lighthouse of Adventure, join the Secret Six and their friends as they unravel the mystery. Where the past and present collide in an unforgettable journey of discovery and courage. There is a day, and it will be when you least expect it, that the adventure will find you.

The new school year at Seekings, and the Michaelmas term is one like no other. Strange portents in the skies and colder than any in living memory.The fleet carrying Carl Birch has set out from Portsmouth, heading for St Petersburg in the Baltic. The inexperienced Duke of York, Prince Charles, brother of the King, and Lord High Admiral has pinned his colours to the mast of HMS Ajax - a decision which will have far reaching implications for him, the Royal Family and the Kingdoms of Albion and Silesia.Back home, the village of Linbury is still under a cloud due to the murder. Further disruption occurs when a new vicar and his daughter arrive to replace the old. The beadle, Gabriel Levens, insinuates himself effectively with the newcomer and continues his ruthless treatment of those who oppose him. As a consequence, Freddy gets a new responsibility, one that he welcomes with open arms.Far less welcome is the arrival at Seekings of Basil Cholmondeley. Simon Blotwell might even lose his position as the most obnoxious boy in the school, though he is more concerned that he now has a rival in the school choir. His anxiety makes him have wicked thoughts which need the intervention of his vicar the Reverend McKellan, while his study mate, the unflappable Henry Perceval, has to serve innumerable cups of chocolate to calm him down.Despite being worried about Carl and his other friends in the fleet, Freddy answers the call from Mr Newton to journey to London to give an account of his progress at the school. In the company of Harry and Simon, it's a visit he is unlikely to forget.

TRADE PAPERBACKTwo-book omnibus edition.Book 1: THE GIRL IN THE LIBRARYCoffee and Christmas cookies in hand, detective Jen Mahoney spends her maternity leave reviewing a missing child case, and the changing seasons bring peril... Fifty years ago, nine people sat atop a disabled Ferris wheel while in the crowds below their dangling feet, an eleven-year-old girl disappeared. She remains missing. But the gears of justice never stop turning, and a lost piece of evidence has surfaced. There is still time for it to reach those with the dedication and intelligence needed to unlock a devastating secret... -"Suspenseful cold case investigation by a detective on maternity leave and her husband, helped by community members - and their adorable dogs."-"Achieves the old-school psychological distance and neat plotting of Golden Age Detection."Book 2: MORNINGS THAT WILL NEVER COMEWinter comes early to Singing Loon Lake and at least one resident will never see the new year A body is found on the frozen lake and Detective Barry Lapworth and his new junior partner, Jen Mahoney, must drill below the icy surface of a tight-knit community to uncover the truth. "A snowy, cozy, police procedural for our times. Read the first page and you'll be hooked."

Nila Grant's past is a haunting melody of heritage and secrets. In a quest for self-discovery, she learns that true fulfillment lies in the connections between her past, present, and future.

Follow the adventures of our wise old owl, Mr. Hoo, and his young sidekick, Betty Lou. Discover all the fun and wonderful things that Mr. Hoo knew. The story delights both readers and listeners in many ways: Laugh along with your child as you read the funny rhymes that are sure to delight youngsters of all ages Children learn sequence, rhythm, and rhyme the fun way Everyone can join in the fun with each "Hoo Knew!?!" by raising their arms, shrugging their shoulders and singing out "Hoo Knew?!" A unique read-aloud story for children of any age, illustrated with color-filled pages and details for savoring.

From visionary author Adam Taft Lambert comes perhaps his greatest work to date. Beginning with his unexpected opening essay and featuring observations from experiences as varied as a Bon Iver concert, a 13-hour over-night bus trip to Louisville, and exploring the reality of Horcruxes, this hilarious and chaotic collection is sure to be an instant classic. With Highlights From the First, debut author Adam Taft Lambert has proven himself a capable and creative critic of the modern landscape.

WW2, Pilot sets out on journey to return Princess home from China, during Japanese invasion

Level: Intermediate - AdvancedPage Count: 32Jingle those Bells contains 7 fun piano solo arrangements of "Jingle Bells" for intermediate to advanced piano students. The book has lessons that teach students how to jazz up songs using the Christmas favorite as an example. This is a single use license. The 7 Christmas arrangements of Jingle Bells are: 1. The Jingle Bell Ballad2. New Age Jingle Bells3. Broken Russian Jingle Bells4. Boogie Woogie Jingle Bells5. Barrel House Blues Jingle Bells6. 80s POP Jingle Bells7. 50s ROCK Jingle Bells

The Thinking Toolbox has been the best selling text for teaching critical thinking skills and introduction to logic for over 15 years."The Bluedorns have certainly achieved their goal of creating a logic textbook that is neither boring nor distant, but rather informative, approachable, enjoyable, and valuable." - Jordan J. Ballor at the Acton Institute --Acton Institute web site"I think the best part of The Thinking Toolbox would be the examples because they are hilarious. . . . I would highly recommend this book. It's useful and great comedy at the same time." Sarah (age 11) --studentThis book is like a toolbox, full of different kinds of tools you can use for different thinking tasks. Just as you use the wrench in a regular tool box to fix the sink, so you can use the tools we give you in this book to solve thinking problems.- When it is dumb to argue- Using the scientific method- Five rules of brainstorming- Who has a reason to lie?- How to analyze opposing viewpoints- How to analyze evidence and sources- How to list reasons why you believe something- And much moreWe wrote this book for children and adults who want to learn logic and critical thinking skills. The Thinking Toolbox follows the same style as The Fallacy Detective with lessons and exercises and an answer key in the back. Parents and teachers, as well as anybody who wants to learn logic, will find The Thinking Toolbox easy to use and practical.Features:- Fun to use not dry like a math textbook- Can be used after The Fallacy Detective- Introductory teaches skills you can use right away- Self-teaching format- For ages twelve and older- Over 60 cartoon illustrations by Richard LaPierre

Haunted by personal tragedy, retired special agent Jon Cruz seeks solace in a solitary life on his boat in South Florida. But when his best friend implores Jon to find his missing daughter, who vanished from a local drug treatment center, Jon reluctantly agrees.Before Jon can unravel the truth, her lifeless body is discovered. Consumed by grief and a relentless thirst for justice, Jon sets out on a perilous journey to uncover the sinister forces behind her untimely demise.As he digs deeper, Jon unearths an evil alliance. Driven by his own anguish and the desperate need to save others, Jon races against time to rescue victims caught in their clutches and dismantle the malevolent network threatening to destroy countless lives.In this gripping thriller, Jon Cruz navigates a treacherous underworld, risking everything to protect the vulnerable and bring justice to the forgotten.

As a Tasmanian craftsman restores a battered 300-year-old violin to help a girl devastated by grief, he brings out its magic and the stories of the musicians it has touched along the way.

As the climate and ecological emergency worsens, moral challenges mount, particularly to citizens of the Global North whose economies have contributed most to the destruction we now all face. How has the 'self' of this modern citizen become so estranged both from external nature and its own nature as a finite physical being? And as individualism has increased has not our estrangement from each other also worsened? Consumed by restless longing and resentment, oppressed by time, haunted by shame, the neoliberal citizen now confronts a world of increasing ecological and social chaos. Paradise Lost? examines how we can help each other find the strength to embrace the truth and be moved by it into a deeper engagement with the challenge posed by this emergency. In the process, this book explores the nature of catastrophism, tragedy, grief, hope, love and vitality, and how these contribute to personal and political engagement. Finally, from a psychological perspective, it criticises growth-oriented notions of wellbeing and demonstrates how something akin to paradise is to be found in the ordinary and everyday that surrounds us.

Willow's HairFollow along on the wild adventures of Willow and her long hair.>Author Bio: >Illustrator Bio: Julie is an illustrator of books for children. As a former school counselor, she is passionate about helping kids navigate their feelings and the big wide world.

In an era where technology drives businesses and innovation, the synergy between DevOps, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) is rewriting the rulebook of software development and operations. "AI-Powered DevOps" is your comprehensive guide to navigating this transformative landscape.Unlock the true potential of DevOps as you explore its philosophy, most popular tools, and groundbreaking integration with AI and ML. Discover how organizations are reaping the benefits of faster delivery, improved collaboration, and reduced costs through real-world case studies from tech giants and startups alike.Dive into the heart of AI-driven DevOps, where predictive analysis keeps systems running smoothly, and intelligent automation takes care of repetitive tasks. Learn how AI enhances security by identifying anomalies and responding to threats in real-time, safeguarding your digital assets like never before. "AI-Powered DevOps" equips you with the knowledge to optimize your systems through dynamic resource allocation, smart alerts, and advanced monitoring. Overcome challenges in adopting this powerful approach, and glimpse into the future where DevOps converges with edge computing and IoT.Whether you're a seasoned DevOps professional or just embarking on your journey, this book is your indispensable companion. Embrace the future of DevOps with AI and ML, and ensure your systems are not only secure but also highly available, efficient, and ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow.Join the DevOps revolution and unleash the potential of your systems with "AI-Powered DevOps" .

Are brush-turkeys remarkable native birds admired for their uniqueness, or evil invaders destroying our backyards? Read about the human-wildlife conflict and the uniqueness of this iconic Australian bird!

The early beginnings of the Conveyancing profession in the 1860s, its demise in the early 1900s and its revival in the 1980s.