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In The Criminal and the Crown, King George III, nearing the twilight of his reign, takes to his private study to compose a secret memoir — a candid reflection on the man who defied his empire and became the founding figure of a new nation. Written in the tone of a confessional biography, the narrative unfolds as a series of diary entries, royal correspondences, and private reflections never meant for the public eye. The king recounts his first awareness of the rebellious colonies, his disbelief that a gentleman-soldier like George Washington could command such loyalty, and his gradual ...

1944: Mage Axum leaves behind a wife and daughter in Texas to join the fight against the Germans. Killed in action during the Ardennes Campaign before his time to die, Mage wakes in a French hospital. Confused and unsure of who he is, a sympathetic priest comes to his aid. Mage soon discovers he has reawakened in the body of James Karl, a fellow American soldier who was found unconscious on the battlefield.

Fighting a superior foe is a momentous task. There are many ways it can be done; there are many ways victories can be achieved. In war, there are no rules, there are no laws; there are only strategies and tactics. Many say what they would do in the face of tyranny; many know what they should do when the powerful become predators. A divided people can be isolated and devoured. Survival depends upon the masses forming one mind.

An LGBTQ Post-Apocalyptic Romance “Kid has a point, though. You’re not worried about bringing a strange man home?” Alison gave him an unsmiling look. “Just don’t try anything.” Her free hand clutched the knife at her belt. “You wouldn’t be the first man I’ve ever gutted.” When a stranger finds his way to their camp, Alison is wise to be wary. She can't be too careful in the devastated world they've found themselves in after the Fall. She had the children, Manuel and Tammy, to consider. Dangerous animals and raiders were the norm these days and protecting their ...

Eiren Coulson forma parte de una sociedad perfecta. Una que ella no soporta y en la que no encaja. ¿Quién es perfecto? ¿Quién sonríe de esa forma o pone la otra mejilla? ¿Quién no grita o se enfada alguna vez? ¿Todo debe ser tan igual o monótono? En el fondo sabe que algo no funciona. Está en una sociedad que les hace competir para ser los mejores en todo para que, al cumplir 18 años sean seleccionados para la Gran Noche. Ese es el gran premio a su feroz esfuerzo. Un evento de dimensiones épicas que les promete una vida de ensueño a los más perfectos. Pero ella es imperfecta, ...

The "modern" education system. It hasn't changed much since it started back in 1837. The problem here is, many kids find it hard to learn using this old model. According to The National Academy of Sciences, traditional lecturing increases the failure rates by as much as 55 percent. On top of that, it can result in thousands of dollars in private tutoring and extra resources. In Fun Math for Kids, you'll be given techniques that benefit all four primary types of learners: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic.

Los demonios hemos ascendido del Infierno a la tierra. Hemos tomado el control y dividido el mundo en sectores. El mío, es el más importante de todos. Soy Azan, un demonio de lujuria. Yo soy el dueño de esta ciudad. Todo y todos me pertenecen. Obediencia absoluta. Pero a ella no la vi venir. No estaba en mi radar. Bajé la guardia porque era una simple humana. Permití que Willow fuera nadie cuando debió serlo todo y me disparó. —¿Qué tenemos aquí? Una gatita con garras. Es una asesina de demonios y yo debería pararla. Entonces, ¿qué es lo que siento cada vez que la veo? ...

“A riveting tale of warfare in the not too distant future. Tucker takes his technological know-how as a former nuclear submariner and masterfully weaves it into a sensational thriller that will leave you pondering the land- and sea-scape of armed conflicts yet to come. A gifted writer first...

Fortune 500 strategist and best-selling management author Ken Tucker explores the challenging skill sets required to navigate conflict and crucial conversations effectively. Drawing upon decades of experience in the corporate and government worlds, Tucker teaches leaders how to say what they really need to say and say it right, so their people and organizations execute the results they want and need.

Virginia Foster finds herself a retired empty nester in her hometown of Abundance, a small city in Upstate South Carolina. She and her husband are affluent members of the community, but she is concerned about its future and spearheads a festival to bring attention and jobs back to Abundance. As she and her team of fellow retirees work to build a successful festival—based around biscuits because the town got its name from Abundance Mills Flour Company--they face opposition from a local preacher, the art community, and the town’s maven of baby beauty pageants. However, Virginia has ...

Having conducted over 100 hours of interviews with 60 British women aged 16-25, Nancy Tucker - the author of The Time In Between, an ‘astonishingly good’ (Sunday Times) memoir of a life consumed by eating disorders – explores what it’s like to suffer from serious mental illness as a young woman. With raw honesty, sensitivity and humour, That Was When People Started to Worry examines real experiences of anxiety, self-harm, borderline personality disorder, OCD, binge eating disorder, PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. Giving a voice to those like Abby who can’t speak out themselves, Tucker presents a unique window into the day-to-day trials of living with an unwell mind.

This is an intermediate reader is for students studying French. Each chapter highlights a different grammar concept. The stories are meant to be read and enjoyed without the need to consult a dictionary.

Welcome to the Community Garden, a magical place full of adventure, discovery, and learning. Listen along with the series of friendly animals, insects, and birds as they explore, navigate, and learn important life lessons during their daily adventures in the garden!

Five unstoppable women. One lifelong sisterhood. Endless laughter, love, and chaos. Since college, these best friends have faced it all—bad dates, wild nights, heartbreaks, and hard-won victories. Pink Pussy, Pies & Peanut Butter isn’t just their story—it’s a celebration of every woman who’s ever juggled ambition, love, and the madness of modern life.

On his long path to success—from aspiring professional footballer to actor, director and producer—for every opportunity Aaron Fa’Aoso had, there were setbacks and heartache. He was six when his father and grandfather both died. His fiercely proud mother and even fiercer grandmother dug deep to raise Aaron and his brothers. Belief in himself as a warrior—literally and metaphorically—made him into a fighter, for better and for worse. A month into Aaron’s second marriage, and just as his acting career was flourishing, his new wife took her own life.

My personal memoir, Everybody Kneeling Ain’t Praying, reveals how even in my freedom, I didn't know I was free – my walk reflected bondage, until I saw the truth. My story demonstrates the transformational power of the love of God. Change is possible! Don’t let anyone hold you hostage because of your past. There is freedom in Jesus Christ, and my story is living proof.

Are you at a crossroads? Do you feel that there has to be more to life than your current existence? The sole purpose of this beautiful book is to reconnect you to what truly matters. Each chapter offers a simple step towards letting go of what no longer serves, and liberates you to create a life of authenticity and meaning.

The Benefits of Coaching are Priceless! The Power of Coaching is for you if you are ready to achieve total success in your personal and professional development. You will read stories from 12 business and life coaches who have successfully facilitated transformations and growth for others and their own lives. Their stories will give you hope and key strategies to create a life filled with purpose, passion, and prosperity. Authors share their definition of coaching and testimonies of transformations they use to support others to take charge of their business and life journey. This book ...

Robbie Garcia isn't your ordinary high school student. He can teleport. And in King City, if you've got a superpower, that means you can sign up to be a sidekick, so he does just that. Wanting to become a sidekick (and hopefully a fully-fledged superhero one day) was all Robbie dreamed about. But, like they always say, be careful what you wish for. No sooner than his first day of high school, does the balancing act commence. Making time for his best friend? Finally getting to go out with his crush? Training with his superhero mentor? Not to mention, there's a psychotic villain on the loose ...

There have always been prophets among us, walking a path of prayerful humility and hungering only for truth, righteousness, and purity. Many, not knowing that they, themselves, are among the prophets until the veil is lifted, are just now waking. Those men, women, and even children, will think to themselves as they consider this book: “I’ve always known this in my heart.”