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Beauty is only skin-deep, but not to one beautiful peacock. He is so proud of his appearance that he looks down upon Hen, Duck, and Goose, and bullies them. So, when the prideful peacock falls into the pond while fighting with his own reflection, how will Hen, Duck, and Goose react? The Prideful Peacock is a book that teaches us not to judge people by their appearances and that being willing to forgive is a virtue.

This opus is a commentary on the book of Genesis, King James Version of the Holy Bible. While the entire manuscript may be listened to in just several hours, it is hoped that significantly more time will be spent on it. It’s guaranteed that doing so will be time well-spent. Not only does this work contain material suitable for the neophyte religious listener, but it also has a wealth of information for the most serious Bible scholar and student, as well.

When there is a murder in an over-55 community, it's up to Police Officer Julie Morales, who normally issues traffic violations in this sleepy retirement town in Northern California, to head the investigation.

Whether you voted for Barack Obama or not, it is hard to ignore the skill and passion with which he delivers his message; he possesses the ability to communicate powerfully and effectively. With a polished speaking style, a command of eloquent and uplifting rhetoric, the ability to inspire the enthusiasm of young voters, and the sophisticated use of the Internet as a campaign tool, Obama was very much a 21st-century candidate.

Former thief Jovan Davenport is the black sheep in a family of powerful sorcerers. But when his dying father - head of the League of Illusion - reaches out for help, Jovan has no choice but to accept. He must find his missing brother Sebastian and stop the power-hungry Hawthorne family from taking control of the council. If only they'd appointed someone other than Skylar Vanguard to help him in his quest. Skylar, a druid and accomplished tracker, has spent three years trying to forget her past, especially Jovan Davenport.

On the first day of Laurel's senior year there are two new arrivals. Tamani - the electrifying faerie with whom she shares an undeniable connection - appears, posing as a foreign exchange student. And even more disturbing is another foreign exchange student named Yuki, whom Laurel quickly realises is a faerie, though the new girl doesn't seem to have any idea who or what she really is.

Lauren usually loves her company's holiday bash. But last year, someone (definitely not Lauren’s husband Ray, definitely not) left his boxers in the board room. And so this year, the invitation was very clear: no spouses, no boyfriends…no Ray.

Nothing in this world is worth striving for, as this world is in the process of decaying day by day. When I'm in the spiritual realm with Father, Jesus, angels, the cloud of witnesses, and all the other beings, I'm in His multidimensional love. I experience Heaven beyond all that I could describe with human words. There is nothing like it. Father's love is immeasurable. In the spiritual realm are gardens, treasures, and dimensions that we, as children of God, have inherited and that are available to us now and through eternity.

While growing up on a cotton farm in rural Texas, Martha Elaine Couch could never have predicted that one day, she would earn three degrees from Texas Tech University and travel to more than 110 countries. In a charming and uplifting memoir, Couch shares details of a life well lived that include anecdotes and thoughts about her parents and the rest of her family, her childhood in rural West Texas, her experiences working with youth and adult volunteers, and as a professor, and her devoted faith in God as she journeyed away from her home to see the world.

When 18-year-old Teddy loses her parents to a tragedy, she's left alone, and with no memory of the life she once had. Now older, wiser, and tougher than ever before, Teddy has managed to carve out a small place in Austin's criminal underworld, but that world comes with its own brand of trouble. Trouble she's learned to handle with some razor-sharp wit, and the occasional baseball bat.

With his brother Sebastian missing, illusionist Rhys Davenport is running out of time and leads. He knows only that Sebastian disappeared into Stonehenge and that an incomplete map is the key to finding him. And that the missing piece is in the possession of the unnervingly attractive psychic Corina Stratton. Corina has no intention of giving her part of the map to the haughty Rhys Davenport. In fact, she needs to steal his half so she can heal her mother's malevolent spirit.

The kingdom of Goredd is populated by humans and by dragons who fold themselves into a human form. Though they live alongside each other, the peace between them is uneasy. But when a member of the royal family is murdered, and the crime appears to have been committed by a dragon the peace and treaty between both worlds is seriously threatened. Into this comes Seraphina, a gifted musician who joins the royal court as the assistant to the court composer.

The blind girl takes on her first cold case: a missing girl and her scrappy dog that had disappeared in the night from the prestigious area known as Sleepy Hill. The clues are lacking in the cold case file that was quickly retired in 1961.

Because you find this topic interesting, perhaps you are among the millions who are searching for answers about how to overcome that exhausted feeling that many feel throughout the day. Do you wish to return to the healthy, comfortable shape you once enjoyed? Do you believe your body needs a detox to return to its natural state?

This book serves to empower parents to go into combo feeding with all the knowledge they need to succeed. With a majority of parents combo-feeding, it's about time education reflected how to do that. Rather than learning "on-the-job," parents can be prepared before baby arrives. Rather than focusing on breastfeeding only or formula feeding only, this book teaches you how to balance both.

The conclusion to the League of Illusion trilogy. Five years ago, Sebastian Davenport tried to go back in time to reverse a fatal mistake, but found himself trapped in another reality, and gave up his magic for a quiet life as a blacksmith. Healer Drea Blairwood knows he's hiding something about his past, but has no idea what kind of adventure awaits them both. After militant elves kidnap Drea, Sebastian needs to find a way to reclaim his magic. The fate of the League - and the world - hangs in the balance.

I Am a Nice Kid is a delightful and informative book that teaches children to be kind, disciplined, respectful, and responsible. I Am a Nice Kid offers valuable lessons every child should learn. Perfect for children between the ages of 5 and 15, this book is essential for parents, teachers, and anyone seeking to raise compassionate and accountable children.

After her brush with death at Yellowstone, Winnie needed a change, and Glacier National Park was just the place. With visions of moose foraging along the shores of pristine waters, bighorn sheep dotting the mountains, and mirror-like lakes fed from glaciers, she was ready for hiking, kayaking, and exploring. Things looked bad when she agreed to go to dinner with the camper next door, only to find him dead the next morning. She tracks down a suspect, but when he was also murdered, things got worse.

Even the most devout believers may have wondered at one time or the other if God really exists, in what ways the word of God is applicable in today’s modern world, and whether a strong relationship with God is possible, even after straying from the church community. Within a practical guide tailored for anyone who knows intellectually that God exists but may not actually see him working in their own lives, the author shares personal stories and scripture that exemplify and clarify valuable Christian messages while addressing common spiritual topics.

This book will teach you how to navigate life’s challenges to find joy and lasting happiness against all odds! We all wish to live a life of fulfillment, yet often, external circumstances and our internal struggles seem to stand in the way. However, I want you to know that there is still hope that you can live a joyous life no matter what life throws at you, and this book is here to teach you that.