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Historian Dr. Nina Gould is visited by her stepbrother, whom she had not seen for ages. With him, he brings a man holding him hostage. Nina has to help them locate a man reputed to own the Holy Grail, or else her stepbrother would be implicated in a serial killing spree. Her research on the Grail reveals that a unit of Allied soldiers, called the Perceval Chapter, were entrusted with the Grail during the North African Campaign in 1944, tasked to keep it out of Nazi hands.

All life as we know it is carbon-based and reliant on sources of liquid water and energy for its survival; it is also, of course, known from just one planet: the Earth, a world perfectly suited to host life. But across a universe of at least 100 billion habitable, earthlike worlds, life cannot be restricted to just this one place. Or can it?

Are you ready to master the ever-changing landscape of social media marketing and transform your business? With Social Media Marketing Blueprint by Blake Preston, you can learn to navigate digital advertising strategies and gain the insights you need to grow your business.

Before he can return to New York from Miami, Special Agent A.X.L. Pendergast is called to investigate something very strange that has happened on the west coast of Florida. Dozens of human feet, identically clad in blue, have washed up on beaches. All exhibit unmistakable signs of violence. Beyond that, nothing is known about the feet, except that they are fresh and haven't been in the water long. Pendergast reluctantly makes his way to the barrier islands off South Florida to investigate a case he believes to be outside his area of expertise and his interest.

John Henry "Doc" Holiday and his team of a few good men are in the hunt of their lives. This time, the call of duty takes them from Savannah, Georgia, to the Bering Strait, to end the reign of terror of a dark army of Guardians, who cruelly engineer murders to look like suicides and procure trophies for the Forbidden Library of a diabolical mastermind known as the Keeper.

After being brought back in time to 16th-century Scotland, Karen must investigate a mysterious epidemic while exploring her attraction to the irresistible Connor. But when the investigation into the illness leads them down a dark, unexpected path, foes from this world as well as those from the supernatural one will be thrust at them, leaving Karen to fight for her new life and love with Connor - while also protecting her heart. Troubled by the Highlander is perfect for fans of brooding heroes, intrepid heroines, and pause-resister time-travel romance.

If you know the answers to these questions, you may not need this book. For all others, it is of a major importance so you can understand the New Testament better. Who was the apostle Matthias and why was he selected to be the 13th apostle? What happened to him? You, actually, know more about him than you think. What Apostle had their granddaughter take care of them as he got older? Who was Petronilla and what did she have to do with Peter? How did she become lame? How many apostles were related to Jesus? If so, many were related; how in the world did they not know Jesus was God? Of course;...

The Doubters’ Club is a guide for people who want to live in friendship with those who think differently than them. Maybe you’re ready to take a chance because it’s your mom or dad who is the skeptic, a sibling, an old friend, a coworker, or a neighbor. Maybe you’re just ready to embrace the adventure of your faith. If you are open to the mystery of doubt, The Doubters’ Club invites you to bring your uncertainties as common ground for relationship with skeptics and see what God does.

Preston, an Oxford-trained historian, brilliantly captures the political and personal impact of the 1915 sinking of the British liner Lusitania by a German U-boat. This "captivating and conscientious narrative" is riveting, offering new insights into the controversial event, which helped draw America into World War I.

When she’s dragged back in time to 16th-century Scotland, Melanie is thrust into the center of an old mystery and finds herself drawn to the changeling Aelfred, who may unwittingly lead her straight into danger.... Private Investigator Melanie Orwell has been in a lot of weird situations in her 10-year career, but coming to the Highlands of centuries ago definitely takes the cake. When she ends up at the center of the Loch, struggling in the water, the fact that she’s not alone lets her push aside the strangeness for a moment and spurs her into action to save both their lives.

Get your fledgling company on stable financial footing by learning the basics of accounting for businesses. Proper accounting can make or break your business. It can mean the difference between breaking even your first year and limping along for several. It can reveal hidden costs, unexplored avenues, and alert you of potential problems before they blow up. This audiobook lives up to its title. You won’t find any complicated jargon or formulas that go over your head. Instead, you’ll find practical advice that you can use right away to make your business a financial success.

As a child, Bobbie Lee found refuge from her lonely life at her best friend's house. Rockhaven was a place of magic, colored by the butterflies that Cincy Jaines' mother, Lenora, studied. Here Bobbie found the mothering she longed for and a friend with whom to share her secrets. Her friendship with Cincy and Lenora was the compass by which she navigated the changes of adolescence. But when the tangled intimacies between them began to unravel, Rockhaven became a place of unspeakable tragedy.

Combining corporate culture, the start-up scene, cabin life, and punny coffee drinks, Firebrand takes a campy, loving look at impostor syndrome, authenticity, and the absurdities of the corporate world.

In early 2001, a lethal disease breaks out on the hill farms of northern England, emptying the valleys of sheep and filling the skies with smoke as they burn the carcasses. Two neighboring shepherds lose everything and set their sights on a wealthy farm in the south with its flock of prizewinning animals. So begins the dark tale of Steve Elliman and William Herne. As their sheep rustling leads to more and more difficult decisions, the struggles of the land are never far away. Steve’s only distraction is his growing fascination with William’s enigmatic and independent wife, Helen.

Jennie is the story of an orphaned chimpanzee who grows up with her adopted human family. Jennie adapts to her surroundings quickly, to enjoy the pursuits of the average young person - riding her own tricycle, playing with her pet kitten and Barbie, and fighting with her siblings. Written as a fictional oral history, Jennie tells the story of the Archibalds, the Boston-area family that took in the chimp from 1965 to 1975, and the ensuing family and scientific debates.

The last thing I want to be is a charity case. It’s part of why I was reluctant to come back home after I got myself blown up overseas with the Navy. But I need a place to heal - away from prying human eyes - and reconnecting with my family seems like the right thing to do. It’s reconnecting with my best friend that really throws me for a loop, though. I was head over heels with him when I left, but he never seemed to return my feelings. It doesn’t take me too long to figure out that the sparks are still there - and that he feels them, too.

An (unofficial) Sexaholics Anonymous podcast featuring SA speaker meetings, workshops, conventions and marathons. An SA meeting in a Podcast

Wildlife photographer, animal lover, and amateur folklorist Julia is pulled back through time to ancient Scotland, much to her wonderment. A bit trusting and naïve, Julia immediately jumps to the defense of an Unseelie Sidhe who has an iron knife at its throat, angering the guard and drawing unwanted attention from the fae she rescued.

In Colorado near the Cheyenne Mountains, a team of topflight engineers venture on an ambitious cross country ski trip, using their newly invented outdoor equipment. The strapping group of young people are having the adventure of their lives—skiing, laughing, playing in the snow, and mugging for the camera. But when the gang was expected to arrive back from their trip—no one ever returned. Nora's excavation skills and Corrie's investigative talents are put to the test as they try to uncover what happened to the promising skiers on this cold and isolating mountain.

Have you seen a sasquatch or do you know someone who has? It seems like just about everyone has heard something about these secretive humanoids, seen around the world. An estimated 50-thousand sightings of naked, hairy, larger than life, ape-like, sometimes very smelly, Sasquatch-humanoids confirm their existence, but where in the world, did they come from and why does it seem that more than half of them are in North America? To find out the answers we will have to investigate evidence of ancient technology, Genetic anomalies, mutation, a horrible season of war that lasted 4 hundreds years,...