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Embark on an intergalactic odyssey with "The Abyssal Prophecy," an epic sci-fi adventure penned by the young prodigy, Draven Artzt. In a universe torn by a six-way war among powerful galaxies, a new and mysterious threat emerges, threatening the very fabric of existence. Meet the unique inhabitants of the Rain Galaxy, where Rain People's powers to create rain mysteriously vanish, plunging their world into chaos. Led by the enigmatic King Ocerin, survival becomes a desperate race against time as the Rain People grapple with extinction. As "Survival Finders" and "Crime Finders" emerge to tackle the crisis, alliances form and betrayals surface, unraveling a web of mysteries. In a parallel struggle, "Rain Makers" experiment tirelessly to bring back the life-giving rain, but forces beyond their understanding thwart their every attempt. The silence of the rain reverberates across galaxies, drawing attention in an unprecedented manner. News of the Rain Galaxy's crisis echoes through the six-way war, shifting dynamics and instigating unexpected diplomatic overtures. The Abyssal Prophecy" takes readers on a riveting journey through intrigue, resilience, and discovery. As new alliances arise and unforeseen consequences emerge, the fate of not just one galaxy but the entire multiverse hangs in the balance. In this debut masterpiece by Draven Artzt, witness the birth of a young literary talent as he seamlessly blends artificial intelligence with boundless imagination. "The Abyssal Prophecy" is not merely a book; it's an experience, a journey through realms uncharted and mysteries untold. Prepare to be captivated, as the galaxies unite against a common enemy, weaving a tale of survival, redemption, and the enduring strength of unity.

Сборник Баварские штрихи объединяет заметки и эссе о сюжетах баварской истории, а также включает в себя два рассказа. Одной из связующих нитей становится тема русских путешественников и эмигрантов в Баварии. Затрагиваются также страницы из времен III рейха. Отдельный цикл посвящен королю Людвигу II и посмертной мифологизации его образа.

本书妄图证明两大人生定律。 　　一　人的灵魂是不朽的。到了生命的终点，挂了的只是我们的灵魂寄居了一世的躯壳。灵魂以另一种形态存在着，还会借着新的身躯重回人间。 　　二　人生没有巧合。我们来到地球之前，就设计好了人生蓝图。设计好的人生中有很多自由选择的机会，经过一次一次的选择，你活成了今天的你。 　　本人程序员一枚，目前尚未皈依任何宗教，不是神棍或新进的狂热教徒！ 　　不是不想加入组织，其实非常想找到一个精神港湾，在遇到生活的暴击时，可以停靠。只是觉得很多伟大的宗教都有一些点让我没法全信。 　　比如基督教说信我者得永生，不信者下地狱，总觉得有点像一手拿胡萝卜、一手拿大棒的人的操作，我心里老在问上帝就这么小心眼？ 　　比如佛教说不杀生，蚊子来咬我，我不拍死它，我觉得自己脑子有病。 　　比如儒教讲的忠恕，听起来很高尚，可实际操作一下，我对你无比忠贞，你却找小三，我还得饶恕你，我智障啊？ 　　比如道教讲的修炼，感觉好难，不知道从何修起。有时觉得自己还不如一只狐狸，还能修成狐狸精啥的。 　　比如马列教的共产主义，我可太愿意相信了，真希望现在就实现啊，按需分配，想上天就上天，需要躺平就躺平，多幸福啊！但眼瞅着这辈子实现不了，下辈子、下下辈子行不？马列大师又压根没提轮回这档子事啊。 　　2020年10月24日黄昏，我无意中抬头，看到半个月亮远远地挂在半空，离月亮很近的地方还有个黑色的飞碟。心里大惊，仔细看过去，飞碟像是刚刚从月亮上飞下来，那黑色中带着烟蓝，不像是地球上的东西。飞碟越来越近，我可以清晰地看到深橘色的底部。当时都看傻了，等反应过来想拍照时，飞碟瞬间消失。 　　我疯狂地通过各种渠道找信息，希望弄清楚那个来自月亮边上的飞碟的前世今生。至今没找到答案，但是，却惊喜地发现了 人生不死！人生没有偶然！醍醐灌顶，生命中的很多问题有了答案。 　　证据多到我要爆炸，比天上的星星还多，且容我一一奉上。 　　如果不以为然，欢迎放马过来，狠狠批判，看你能不能把这两大定律批得体无完肤。

Mikhail Yupp is a talented poet, novelist, artist, collector, and connoisseur of art. His poems are multifaceted, highly professional, and philosophical. His two-volume commemorative collection is a true work of art, reflecting his deep thoughts and emotions. Yupp has already made his mark on the pages of literature and is recognized as one of the significant writers of his time.

Poetic diaries. Poetry Inspirational & Religious on Russian.

La delgada línea que separa el amor del desamor es una brecha frágil y peligrosa. Una línea que puede quebrarse con la más mínima chispa de incertidumbre, la más insignificante de las dudas o la más pequeña de las traiciones. Es un equilibrio inestable, que requiere de un cuidado constante y delicado, como una flor vulnerable que necesita ser regada y nutrida para mantener su belleza y fragancia. Pero a pesar de su fragilidad, hay quienes son adictos al peligro, que disfrutan caminando al borde del abismo, tentando al destino y empujando los límites de sus emociones. Y aunque algunos puedan salir victoriosos de esta osadía, otros no tienen tanta suerte. Al final, lo que queda es la pregunta eterna: ¿vale la pena arriesgarse por el amor? ¿O es mejor mantenerse alejado, en la seguridad del desamor? La respuesta es incierta, pero lo que sí queda claro es que, sin importar la elección, siempre habrá una huella, una memoria, un recuerdo que nos mantendrá atados a esa línea delgada y frágil, ya sea con la felicidad del amor o el dolor del desamor.

A boy escapes from a circus with nothing but the clothes he wears, his faithful companion dog, and a generous dose of native cleverness. in search of his long-lost father, He is taken in by a kindly family, but lacks education, and finds he misses the excitement of circus life. Moreover, he is not immune to the temptations of mischief. Difficulties arise.

Sly, baroque and surreal stories from the pen of the master of the short weird tale. "A typical D.F. Lewis story is like an unholy amalgam of Donald Barthelme and the Comte de Lautréamont. Or Shirley Jackson after she'd supped an unhealthy quantity of Old Shoggoth's Peculiar. Like oysters, they are better consumed in large quantities." D M Mitchell (author of SAVOY: A SERIOUS LIFE)

Tim Lees's fiction has been compared to that of Michael Moorcock, Ray Bradbury, Franz Kafka, Ted Chiang and Mervyn Peake. In this, his latest collection, you'll meet a couple of artistically-inclined hit-men ("Scenes from Country Life"), a woman caught up in an interdimensional war, whose friends are far worse than her enemies ("Love and War"); you'll visit a Heavenly realm invaded by monsters ("Gumps"), and witness a terrifying ritual which nonetheless sustains the peace and stability of the world - and causes hell when it's disrupted ("The Shuttered Child"). From familiar city streets to strange, inhuman landscapes, from the fields of England to the unknown cities of America, these are stories which push the boundaries of genre and show human life adapting to the weird, the alien - and the outright terrifying.

Poemario escrito por niños y niñas dentro del Proyecto poético-musical Versicos.

La 'piera da l'aga' (pietra dell'acqua) di Ciago di Meduno (PN) è la base pressoria di un torchio vinario di epoca romana - una leggenda popolare vuole che il grosso monolite giacesse un tempo in mezzo al prato e che, spostato tramite l'aiuto di una coppia di buoi, fosse ritrovato il giorno seguente al posto di partenza. Solo in seguito ad un nuovo tentativo il masso ri¬mase nella nuova collocazione.Una seconda leggenda racconta, invece, che Ciago è stata in passato una "grande città", protetta dai quattro castelli di Meduno, Toppo, Cavasso e Solimbergo. La credenza è stata originata dal frequente ritrovamento, nella pianura ad Ovest e a Sud del borgo, di fondamenta di antiche case e dei resti di numerose tombe di epoca romana.Una vecchia consuetudine locale voleva che l'acqua piovana raccoltasi nelle quattro coppelle fosse benefica alla vista; veniva perciò toc¬cata dalle contadine di passaggio prima di fare il segno della croce, mentre mormoravano una preghiera.

Under the Horizon, the Fifth and concluding book in the Star Valley Saga, brings the three nations to their final home, a magical place where joy and happiness abound.Follow the personal experiences of a man named William as he rediscovers the most unique valley, castle, and people in the world.

In September 1939, the Henschel Hs 126 was the main tactical reconnaissance aircraft of the Luftwaffe but the Polish campaign did not see its operational debut. In late 1938, the Legión Cóndor had decided to replace its ageing Heinkel He 45s and He 46s with this new type, which was used in combat in the final stages of the Spanish civil war and two were lost in operations. The last Henschel was struck off charge in the Spanish inventory in 1953, sixteen years after the maiden flight of an Hs 126. This book includes numerous unpublished photos, the first correct line drawings of the Hs 126 A-1 version and colour profiles by Erik Pilawskii, plus artwork by Txetxu Rubio.

Everyone tells you to tell a better story. This book tells you why and how."The Strategy of Story" deciphers the strategy, science and culture of story and shows you why storytelling is a critical component of effective communications.It delivers insights into why certain stories work, breaks down the elements of story and tells you how to put them back together again to create your own story.It offers guidelines on how to develop a storytelling approach to presentations, and extensive coaching tips on how to become a better speaker and storyteller.Written in an entertaining and informative style, "The Strategy of Story" is for anyone who's interested in becoming a more strategic, conversational and polished communicator.

Introducing "Anti Bully Nation: Preventing Bullying in the 21st Century" A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguarding Our Children from Physical & Drug Abuse, Cyberbullying, and LGBTQ Harassment Are you concerned about the safety of your children in today's rapidly changing world? Do you want to shield your loved ones from the perils of bullying, drug abuse, and harassment? Dive into a compelling journey with author Ronald Webb, a compassionate father, as he unveils a treasure trove of wisdom for parents, teachers, and bystanders, ensuring the well-being of our future generation. Unveil the Critical Insights: Real-Life Stories: Connect with heart-wrenching tales of victims - Samantha, Karl, Emily, and Austin, and the battles they've faced. Startling Statistics: Delve into the alarming numbers that reveal the true scope of bullying, cyberbullying, and their devastating effects. Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies: Explore the legal framework in place to protect our children and communities. Bullying and Marginalized Communities: Understand the complex dynamics between bullying and marginalization. Psychological Understanding: Unlock the enigma of why bullies do what they do. Effects on Child Development: Discover how bullying can scar a child's growth, affecting their health and long-term well-being. Modern Bullying Forms: Cyberbullying & The 21st Century: Get to grips with this digital menace, its psychology, and how to combat it. Workplace Bullying and Violence: Understand the workplace dynamics that lead to bullying and violence. Intervention Strategies: Open dialogues with your children to protect them from bullying's clutches. Empower your child to stand up against bullying with confidence. Equip teachers to foster a positive classroom environment. Uncover the pivotal role of bystanders in the fight against bullying. Building Resilience: Fortify your child's self-esteem, social support, and coping mechanisms to combat bullying. Restorative Practices: Implement these transformative techniques to repair the harm caused by bullying. Tackling the Fentanyl Drug Pandemic: Gain insights into overcoming the drug crisis, with a focus on teaching children to think for themselves. "Anti-Bully Nation" is your indispensable guide in navigating the multifaceted world of bullying, abuse, and harassment.

A bunch of wily old-timers get together to see if they could help defeat climate change and U.S. political rancor to create a better human future...just by talking. This book details their angst and perseverance in the face of existential dread.

Wesley Mayfield, an 1888 graduate of the Cleveland Medical School, takes his first position in the town of Wichita Falls on the plains of North Texas. There are things there that are not available in Ohio, such as a tornado or a prairie fire. Horses and cattle aren't new but hundreds of them in one place at one time definitely are.He needs a nurse. Somebody asks the question every week, especially when it comes to that procedure. Never-married Wesley answers, "They're all in the east."Advertise for a wife," advises his friend Ike Tilton. Guided by his much-too-helpful minister friends, Wesley agrees. However, he wants God's woman, so fliers are placed in churches from Boston to Atlanta. Now he must wait for the mail.Ike's wife Beatrice is the postmistress and town gossip. Many residents of Wichita Falls are interested in Doctor Mayfield's mail!Wesley receives several responses, but he's interested in only four, each with a unique perspective on marriage, faith, religion, nursing, and childbearing. As he considers each, one arrives-with notoriety, convinced that God has led her there.If you're interested in a Christian fiction tale contained in a mail-order bride love story, you may enjoy A Wife of Noble Character.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

In Mendocino, California, a hippie man in a hippie van spends his years in the company of trees and passersby. MENDOCINO explores the cyclical nature of companionship and the misconception that love thrives without sacrifice.

An educational book that teaches good manners and common courtesy to preschoolers. It addresses Sophia's fears of doing well as she prepares for her first day at school.

In April 1981, Landa Mabenge enters this world, trapped in a girl's body. From the start, Landa is aware that he does not relate to his female form, despite being socialised as a girl. At age 11 his world is shattered, when an angry woman and her zombie-like husband arrive in Umtata to force him to accompany them to Port Elizabeth. Life in PE with 'The Parents' soon morphs into a Dickensian nightmare. Landa is subjected to horrific abuse as he descends into a world of isolation and shame.At 18 Landa is finally able to escape PE to study at UCT, where he tries to embrace life as a butch lesbian, but he remains tortured by his female body. After a close-to-death break down, Landa finds strength to embark on an arduous four-year-long journey to physically and legally become "Him". In 2014, he makes history by becoming the first known transgender man in South Africa to successfully motivate a medical aid to pay for his surgeries. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, Becoming Him is a groundbreaking story of torture and triumph, bravely opening the lid on cultural shame and abuse against those who choose a path less travelled.

People like cheese, but they often like different types of cheese, and so it is with poetry as well. For those who like cheese and poetry, Cheesy Poetry could be just what is needed to motivate you to keep making the dough to put bread on the table. The two pair very profitably in this publication of poems I have aged for twenty-five years. Enjoy!

The title of this collection of poems by Judith K. Liebmann, Ekphrasis, refers to the ClassicalGreek literary device that associates poetry with another work of art, usually a sculpture or apainting. Each of these extraordinary poems is accompanied by a visual work of art that eitherinspired or was inspired by it. The interplay or word and image adds depth and nuance toboth.

THE VANISHED. a play by Caridad Svich. In a house near the sometime sea, a birthday party is being celebrated for the lost children of the earth. A story about finding communion in times of extinction. A rueful poetic drama.

When her career is derailed by a rare disease, artist Paula Billups takes up knitting to pass the time. While unraveling her work, Paula thinks of Penelope in Homer's "Odyssey", the queen whose cleverness holds a hundred unwelcome suitors at bay, promising to marry when her weaving is finished, but undoing her work each night. She confounds the suitors for several years.Mystified by the success of such a fragile pretext, Paula builds an ancient-style loom and begins to weave and unweave. By re-creating Penelope's ruse, Paula seeks understand Penelope's power and hopes to re-weave her own creative practice, in spite of the illness that saps her energy.Reflecting on the unravelings and re-weavings of her art career, and using the insight gained from her hours at the loom, Paula discovers the invisible weapons and hidden strategies Penelope creates and uses in her secret war.To pursue a deep examination of Homer's Odyssey and Penelope's place in it, Paula enlists the help of her father, Dr. Edward V. George, a retired Classical scholar.Braiding together reports from the studio, research notes on the ancient text, letters, and journal entries, Penelope Unweaving documents an artist's search for the power to re-weave a new creative life from the remnants of the old one.

Zafarnama, or "Epistle of Victory," is a remarkable work of Persian literature written by the renowned Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Originally written in Persian, Zafarnama is a poetic letter addressed to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, written in the aftermath of a fierce battle between the Sikhs and the Mughals.In this powerful letter, Guru Gobind Singh passionately defends the principles of justice, equality, and religious freedom, and chastises Aurangzeb for his brutal treatment of the Sikh community. Through vivid and emotive language, the Guru makes a compelling case for the righteousness of the Sikh cause and the unjustness of Aurangzeb's actions.This English translation of Zafarnama provides readers with a rare glimpse into the mind of one of India's most revered spiritual leaders. It is a work that speaks not only to the Sikh community but to all those who value the principles of justice, tolerance, and compassion. With its stirring poetry and compelling message, Zafarnama is a literary treasure that has inspired generations of readers and continues to resonate with readers today.

You are invited to join a group of modern seniors as they share stories of Thanksgiving, winter holidays, and Christmas experiences. The tales capture the special times of life with humor and joy. Grab a cup, relax, and reminisce with a few of your newfound friends.

The Spirit of Catholicism is a classic work on the Catholic Faith by Prof. Dr. Karl Adam of Tübingen University in Germany. It delves into the origins of the Church, its beliefs, history, constitution, doctrine and sacraments.Titled in German Das Wesen des Katholismus (The Essence of Catholicism) it was originally published in 1924 but is still recognized to this day as perhaps the best explanation of Catholicism available to the average man.Dr. Adam does not hesitate to tackle the difficult questions of Catholic belief, such as "no salvation outside the Church" and explains what it means to the non-Catholic Christian of good will who loves God but has not yet recognized his Mother Church, the Catholic Church the mother of Christianity.Recognized as perhaps the greatest theologian of the Twentieth-Century, Prof. Adam's belief and deep seated good will toward all Christians is evident in all of his writings. Anyone who wishes to deepen their faith will do well to read this timeless epic.The edition has been edited for readable paragraphs and includes a subject Index for students and researchers.

The Younger Brother is a non-violent medieval novel, set in the Anglo-Saxon days of old England. Apsley, the young adopted prince, is trying to find his family. His country is torn by civil strife alongside Anglia facing war with its neighbors. Apsley tries his best to hold his country together.