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Many today actually feel less aware or knowledgeable of how money, government, and society connect. However, the important keys to understanding have not changed for centuries. We need once and for all an effective overview of money in this context. The players in this space certainly wield great power. Their wide-reaching influence and actions have critical consequences for the majority of the world. Are they for the greater good or for the destruction of our freedom and happiness?

16-year-old Ali McMillian almost drowned. It wasn’t a run-of-the-mill accident either. A large horse emerged from the lake and dragged her into its murky waters. If it hadn’t been for high school hotshot Leigh Hart, the beast might have succeeded. She was content to chalk the incident up to a delusion, except bizarre creatures continue to appear, hunting her from the shadows. To complicate matters, Leigh will not leave her alone. Yes--he is handsome--but his sudden intrusion in her chaotic life is infuriating. She needs answers, not more questions. Someone wants her dead, but why? ...

These are the stories of Uranus. Stories of new beginnings and creation. Stories of the mysterious seventh planet in our solar system and of the God of the sky that it was named after.

When British student Meredith Kercher was murdered in 2007, Amanda Knox became quite the celebrity for her involvement in the murder. Knox was an American woman and roommate of Kercher. At the time of the murder, she was just 22 years old. So, who was Amanda Knox? Did she, in fact, kill Meredith Kercher, or was she falsely accused in the murder? Who else was involved in this murder? What happened during the trial and why was she finally acquitted?

In 30 BC, Queen Cleopatra took her own life in a mausoleum in Alexandria, thus ending the reign of the last independent pharaohs of Egypt. After her death, Egypt became one of the many provinces of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra's rule of more than two decades involved ruthless power struggles with her siblings and alliances and affairs with the likes of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony.

You may think that this book is only about tips and tricks to deal with clutter, which you have probably already heard about, but you are absolutely wrong. The book does provide you with tips and tricks to deal with clutter, but it uses a unique approach to making your life clutter-free. It talks about using the Chinese method of Feng Shui. What is Feng Shui? It is an ancient complex body of knowledge that combines art and science to provide you with the tools to balance the energies in your living space so that you can enjoy health and fortune.

The Fast Metabolism Diet is a 28-day meal plan. The diet promises that you can lose up to 20 pounds within these 28 days. The basic principle behind the diet is that years of consuming processed foods, caffeine, and alcohol have wreaked havoc on your metabolism. The damaged metabolism, in turn, makes you gain weight. To lose weight, you have to reset your metabolism.

The ceremony itself is just two words: "I do". But lots more has been written about the anticipation, the event, and the aftermath, and The Voices of Marriage gathers the best poems ever written on this most extraordinary moment, at once the most private and the most public, in a person's life. From Shakespeare to our own day, here are poets whose lines sparkle with wit, or hush with mystery.

Ali McMillan is a descendant of the Tuatha de Danann--a supernatural race gifted with mythical abilities. Until a month ago, she didn’t know about dragons, the horrifying sluagh, or three murderous brothers calling themselves the Sons of Carman. However, these days, she has plenty to look forward to. Junior year of high school, a popular boyfriend, and--let’s be honest--the discovery of magic was pretty wicked. Except, not all is right. One enemy escaped prison, another stalks her dreams, and a wailing banshee appeared, prophesying death. Forced to rely on the Tuatha de Danann for help,...

Cody Burk had enough of the bullies. After they embarrass and humiliate him in front of all Hawk Hallow Middle School, he teamed up with two friends to strike back inside the halls of the Haunted Hallow, a commercial haunted house. Cody’s family had owned the Hallow for years, and he knew every turn and secret passage. What he didn’t count on was the new owner, Roscoe Slater, and his family of demonic djinn who’d turned the Hallow into their own hunting ground. After realizing what he’d done, Cody and his friends tried to escape the Slater’s deadly maze on Halloween night.

The world has suffered at the hands of just a few people who used their power to rule the world in an evil, dictatorial way. One of the most infamous dictators of all time is none other than Adolf Hitler, whose power led to the death of thousands of Jews with the so-called Holocaust. This book will share with you the story of his life and details about how his power began to diminish. His name is a big part of Berlin's history; his reign rocked Germany, particularly during the Second World War.

Tantric sex has a famous reputation. Most people think of Sting and his reputed 36-hour-long lovemaking sessions, for example. Once the tantric massages are complete, your partner should be deeply open and relaxed, aroused, and ready to engage in lovemaking. Bringing this same focus and energy to our lovemaking sessions increases the intimacy of our unions and heightens the pleasure for both parties.

Most normal people are shocked and become deeply affected once they find that someone has killed another individual, especially if it is a close friend or a relative. And so, the search for justice comes down, and when a suspect is tried and convicted, oftentimes they will plea for forgiveness, and throw themselves at the mercy of the court.

Do you feel that you are constantly short of money? Does it seem like you will never have the money to buy a house of your own or take a trip around the world? Does it seem like you are always struggling with money whereas others with a similar life and income seem to have it all? Does it seem that the harder you try and work, the less money remains in your hand? If you have answered yes to these questions, you probably need to bring about a change in the way you think.

Most of us have watched and loved a Disney movie or a Disney cartoon, and it doesn't matter whether we are children or adults. Born in the year 1901, Walt Disney introduced us to the world of cartoons, animation, and fairy tales. Besides winning 22 Academy Awards during his lifetime and giving us lovable characters such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, he was also the founder of Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks.

In some worlds, there are monsters behind every catastrophe. Tom lives in one of those worlds, and he is blessed, or cursed, to be able to see the monsters. He learns that the world is not supposed to be that way, and it is a symptom of the breakdown of reality.

Tarot card divination is probably one of the most popular ways to know what is happening currently as well as foretelling your future. The best thing about the tarot cards is the symbols depicted on the cards. These symbols ensure that the cards can be interpreted and read in almost the same way across the world.

Of all the dramatic events that transpired during the Civil War, the end of the war in April 1865 brought perhaps the most remarkable of them all, and they came in such quick succession that it's still hard to believe nearly 150 years later.

An artist doesn't need to starve for their passion. Outdoor shows, brick and mortar locations, the internet and the availability of more venues has made it easier for creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work. Selling artwork is, however, a competitive endeavor, and that has forced artists to produce beautiful and quality work that is competitively priced. To be successful with your ambition, you need to crunch the numbers, gradually build your business and create sales in low-cost venues.

A world devastated by a Great War, a large part of it, turned into an irradiated wasteland, but also breaking open the sky into a northern lights kaleidoscope that brought a system, abilities, stages of power and oh yes, demons. It was called the Dream. It also brought an advancement that melded magic and tech and the Lanterns, a trained force to keep the demons in check....