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A sermon by Charles Spurgeon, in which he claims that Christ died out of sheer pity for the ungodly.

When pressure from his materialistic children turns Claude into a thief, it is down to his youngest daughter to set things right. Angelique agrees to take her father’s place as prisoner to what she is told is a hideous beast. Angelique soon discovers that the so-called beast is nothing more than Rosalie, a princess cursed to remain trapped in a castle, unless the curse can be broken, something she assures her is impossible.

A highly trained sniper is on the loose in Greenland, Minnesota. Can he be tracked down and stopped before he kills again? Detective Harry Jones and his partner, Jimmy Morestead, are hot on the killer's trail. This is the ultimate game of cat and mouse. In order to stop him, they must look around every corner, under every rock, and make sure they turn over every leaf.

This Podcast features C. H. (Charles Haddon) Spurgeon's classic Morning & Evening devotional readings-- slightly revised, edited, and voiced by W. C. (William Carey) Neff. Morning And Evening TODAY updates the 19th century Olde English expressions into modern-day (American English) language, while keeping the essence of Spurgeon's content and the beauty of his word pictures and illustrations.W. C. (Bill) Neff is a former radio announcer and Station Manager at WJTL-FM Radio in Lancaster, PA. He also served as the Director of Radio Programming at Ligonier Ministries in Orlando, FL where he was...

An internationally recognized expert on the geology of barrier islands, Orrin H. Pilkey is one of the rare academics who engages in public advocacy about science-related issues. He has written dozens of books and articles explaining coastal processes to lay readers, and he is a frequent and outspoken interviewee in the mainstream media. Here, the colorful scientist takes on climate change deniers in an outstanding and much-needed primer on the science of global change and its effects.

Jehoshaphat: Worldliness looks at the life of this Old Testament king of Judah and encourages us to examine ourselves in the light of his mistakes. When a Christian enters into connection with the world, he lays himself open to be "persuaded" by the world - to enter upon an unchristian course of action.

Cutting-edge science. Bloodthirsty aliens. Can this band of nerdy scientists save the multiverse one dimension at a time? Brilliant physicist Zeke Travers is on the brink of a scientific breakthrough...and a nervous breakdown. So after the beta test of his interdimensional drive goes off without a hitch, he breathes a sigh of relief. But when an alien warship materializes out of nowhere with guns blazing, Zeke and his team must risk using their invention to jump to a parallel universe.

Europe is at war, and when Christa is persuaded by the glamorous and mysterious Lady Prince to blow up the Nazi lab where she works, she is forced to flee to Britain. However, Christa is pursued by the jealous and vindictive Doctor Weiss, who remains determined to eliminate anyone who may challenge her mantle as the best scientist. Can Lady Prince save her from her fate so they can have their happily ever after?

A YA fantasy adventure full of magic, danger, and discovery. The portals linking the world are all but forgotten. The ancient line of Dragon Kings are passed beyond myth. But a boy and his dragon on a quest to find the boy’s missing father revive both. Encountering powerful enemies, unnatural storms, and ruthless bounty hunters is not exactly how he hoped his search would go. Every move Jaxson makes causes more problems. He will have to rely on the friends he just met, his wits, and most of all his dragon Zero, if he hopes to survive long enough to find his father. Dangers await them on ...

When Xi Bao and her crew of ragtag former prisoners take on an underground enemy, they find numbers far greater than they expected - forcing them to fight for their lives.

Fantasy/Fairy Tale M/M A/B/O shifters universe with mpreg mentioned, but not in-depth. Two alpha wolf guardians once protected the forest. Then the Snow Queen, accompanied by three boar shifters, fought and defeated the alpha guardians. They buried one guardian while the Snow Queen bewitched the second to be her Ice Warrior. Many years later, Blanc has been raised by dwarves outside of the forest, though he’s an omega werewolf. His best friend Robin is also an omega werewolf, who escaped the Snow Queen’s realm with his Grandma Rowena. They’ve been safe from the terror of the Snow ...

Twenty-two more tales of murder and mystery featuring HC Bailey's golden age detective Mr Reginald 'Reggie' Fortune: surgeon and general practitioner, a man of limitless interests and vast knowledge, and the ideal advisor to the Criminal Investigation Department of Scotland Yard. Includes all stories from Mr Fortune, Please (1927), Mr Fortune Speaking (1929), and Mr Fortune Explains (1930).

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

Eclipsed Light is an epic fantasy tale that follows Vera, a resilient and determined leader, as she navigates a world ravaged by ancient prophecies and looming threats. From unearthing ancient artifacts to forging alliances with powerful allies like the Elunari, Vera's journey is one of discovery, courage, and unity. As she confronts rogue mages, treacherous betrayals, and the mysteries of a lost civilization, Vera evolves from a reluctant heroine into a beacon of hope for her people. With vivid world-building, intricate magic systems, and deep character development, the story explores ...

The Metal Legion is committed to saving all, but when a battle makes them traitors and enemies, they'll have to bet everything they have to win the freedom of all humanity.

After being captured in Singapore and transported to the infamous Burma railway, Colonel Owtram was appointed the British Camp Commandant at Chungkai, one of the largest POW camps. Many ex-prisoners testified to the mental and physical courage that he showed protecting POWs from the worst excesses of their captors. Of course his account does not admit to this, but what is clear is that in addition to the deprivation and hardship suffered by all POWs, the author bore heavy responsibility for those under his charge and the daily trauma of dealing with the unpredictable Japanese.

In this third book in the exceptional Curiosity House mystery series by best-selling author Lauren Oliver and mysterious recluse H. C. Chester, four children must uncover the evil Nicholas Rattigan's newest dastardly scheme, wage war with a rival freak show, and deal with a spy who may have infiltrated their happy home.

Trapped inside a haunted alien spaceship, Terran researchers find one ghost, infinite danger, and immeasurable love. As part of a treaty with a primitive race, Terran space explorers (Parno and Kathlynn) agree to dispose of an abandoned stellar craft. Immediately upon entering, they become trapped by an alien ghost. In order to escape, the Terrans must learn the workings of the ship. The ghost tries to kill them via spontaneous combustion, offworld narcotics, drowning in alien viscera, high-tech disintegration, and common beatings. Though severely injured, Parno and Kathlynn are healed by ...

How much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? In the beloved fairy tale "The Little Mermaid", Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince. However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch.

Taking the battle deep into Arh’Kel territory, Colonel Jenkins, Major Xi Bao, and the newly promoted Captain Podsednik are challenged both in space and on the ground. Can they gain superiority in orbit while Legion mechs are landside? Can heavy metal win the ground? Working together. Fighting separately. Losing means losing the war. Win the battle. Win the prize. Humanity is poised to take its place as the leader of all races. Everything hinges on the Metalheads in their mechs.