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The Devils Will Get No Rest is a “vivid and engaging” (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize­­–winning author) character-driven account of the Casablanca Conference of January 1943, an Anglo-American clash over military strategy that produced a winning plan when World War II could have gone either way. Churchill called it the most important Allied conclave of the war. Until now, it has never been explored in a full-length book.

Each year in the US, a quarter of a million deaths are attributable to medical error. If the number shocks, on some level you already knew it was so. Everyone knows someone - perhaps it was yourself - who has suffered miserable treatment in American hospitals, part of the most elaborate, most extensive and expensive health-care system in the world. But it is perhaps the most inefficient. Misdiagnoses, wrong prescriptions, operating on the wrong patient, even operating on the wrong limb (and amputating it).

An anthology of short stories based upon/inspired by, and in loving homage to all of those great gore-fest movies and books of the 1980s (not necessarily based in that era, although some do ride that wave of nostalgia), the golden age when horror well and truly came kicking, screaming, and spraying blood, gore, and body parts out from the shadows.

Join transtemporal adventuress Iris Wildthyme (Katy Manning) for a series of eight brand-new half-hour episodes as she travels through time and space aboard her trusty double-decker bus, accompanied by her new friend, Captain Turner!

Claire and Hugo are two attractive medical professionals working in a hospital surgical unit. Claire's infatuation with her handsome boss is complicated by his marriage and his mistress, not to mention Claire's boyfriend. Her pursuit results in a mixture of love, lust and lies and eventually to a dramatic encounter in a hotel bedroom, where 'room service' takes on a whole new meaning until the final shocking denouement.

After Axel's house collapses on him during a hurricane, I'm desperate to reclaim my lost mate. Only with the help of the triplets, my own band of outlaw lovers, am I able to reconcile with the thought of losing him. Just as we think all is lost, Axel begins to recover. With the help of my love and the newly incorporated members of my group, the Jacksonville pack begins to rebuild after the devastating hurricane. But more threats lie ahead. When more of the giant mutant wolves who attacked me in the woods begin to appear on pack land, we must band together.

Minato was a normal young Japanese youth, thrown into the hardships of war, which faced those living in Japan. Circumstances of survival, would challenge his whole community . He was the eldest son in his family and was expected by heritage and decree, to follow in his father and grandfathers footsteps.Wartime in Japan was fraught with many unusual challenges and Minato would be faced with decisions and expectations not normally placed on the shoulders of one so young.As the community sought to handle the requirements placed on it by the wartime government, people found hardships unbearable...

Just as we can write and install apps in our electronic devices, we can construct “mindapps” and install them in our brain-mind complex, and as just as digital apps add capabilities to our devices, mindapps can expand our mental powers and creative abilities, allowing us to intentionally redesign our minds. Using psychedelics as the prime example, Thomas B. Roberts explores the many different kinds of mindapps, including meditation, other psychoactive plants and chemicals, sensory overload and deprivation, biofeedback and neurofeedback, hypnosis and suggestion, and more.

Angels Speak Workbook is the accompanying workbook and practice guide for "Angels Speak, The Art and Work of Crafting Consciousness." by Anthony B. James. This workbook is also valuable as a stand alone meditation guide for personal development of the disciple required to wok on one's self. Recommended to have the "big Book" of Angels Speak as the primary reference.

One photo captures three generations of a family divided by a decade of grief, their shared pain a silent cry for help. In a race against time, they struggle to heal and reunite, but is it too late?

Still wildly popular today, this collection of ghost stories was first published in 1919. A few of the stories reflect the prejudices and language of the era and would not be considered "politically correct" now but are nonetheless excellent stories. Arthur B. Reeves, an American writer who also wrote screenplays compiled this anthology. His introduction is considered by many to be the definitive explanation of the popularity and diversity of this genre. Turn off the lights and prepare to be thrilled and chilled by this unique assemblage of spooky tales.

The Irish Classics Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 9 classic works of fiction and poetry by Irish authors, read by an award-winning cast of narrators. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including James Joyce; Bram Stoker; Oscar Wilde; W.B. Yeats; Elizabeth Bowen; and more.

Stretching Towards the Heavens, Christian Insights into Yoga Therapy: Yoga Therapy, an increasingly popular approach to holistic well-being, incorporates various physical and mental practices to promote overall health. However, some Christian practitioners have expressed concerns about the compatibility of yoga-Yoga Therapy with their faith. In examining this topic, it is essential to explore the biblical concept of Chirothesia, which refers to the laying on of hands for healing. Surprisingly, Yoga Therapy can be seen through the lens of Chirothesia, highlighting its potential as a healing ...

Step back to 1929 with Is Sex Necessary?, a satirical spoof on the era’s obsession with psychoanalysis and forbidden topics. E.B. White and James Thurber, masters of wit, deliver a faux-scientific treatise on the “mysteries” of sex, skewering outdated gender roles and societal norms with sharp humor. This audiobook, narrated by a modern voice, offers a glimpse into a time capsule, complete with its absurd theories and delightfully dry satire. Prepare for a tongue-in-cheek romp through the absurdities of human behavior and a humorous reflection of a bygone era.

A story of ultimate redemption and finding of love for our "hero", the alcoholic gambler and Yukon gold finder Carter Brent. He strikes real gold as he comes upon a beautiful young half-breed girl called Snowdrift. The two experience adventures and adversity of all sorts, both physical and psychological. They find solace and strength in each other. By James B. Hendryx, published in 1923. James B. Hendryx (1880-1963), was an extremely prolific American writer of mostly adventure fiction, with Canada and Alaska as favorite settings.

From mystery and crime to romance and tragedy, in this collection you will discover award-winning writing that effortlessly spans genre and style. Witness the excess and luxury of 1920s America in The Great Gatsby, experience profound meditations on death in The Bridge of San Luis Rey, as well as Poirot's very first murder case in The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The titles included in this collection, in order of appearance, are: The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle; The Call of the Wild, by Jack London; The Weary Blues, by Langston Hughes; The Great Gatsby, by F.

Thompson and Ware, nationally known consultants in the fields of management and leadership, offer a practical guide that focuses on the skills G.W. Bush has used throughout his career and in the White House. Each useful chapter highlights one of his leadership lessons. From identifying core values to getting results, this clearly written guide is filled with timeless and time-tested advice.

Many people - perhaps four out of five or more - are dissatisfied with their jobs. Why not pursue a dream? It’s up to you to create your custom-tailored career and define success your way. But how? Combine your burning passion with drive, determination, strategy, and commitment to pay it forward; find and nurture mentor support, stay steady on your path, and see the fireworks. Success on Your Own Terms will show you exactly how to do it.

Fearless or feral? Liberating or life-threatening? The wild side of life takes many forms. It seeps through the cracks of our world in the form of stray cats, tenacious weeds, oppressive relationships, and haunting memories. These 14 stories by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers explore the wildness that lives inside all of us—and what happens when we let it out.

The themes set forth in Romans 12, where believers are called to present themselves to God as living sacrifices, drive the conversation of this book. We are summoned to the altar of God's presence through the finished work of Christ on our behalf. The Christian life is presenting ourselves to Him every moment, of every day, all the days of our life. This is what I am calling, "Life on the Altar," and this is the life we are called to live.