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This audiobook bravely bridges the gap between the spiritual and the temporal (physical) factors of addiction and addiction recovery. It pulls the essential elements of many psychological theories and fits them into an eternal paradigm as can only be seen through the eyes of those who are inspired by God. The listener will be taken on a journey from seeing the battle from high in the heavens down to the gritty and sweaty clashing of swords a warrior must experience day to day.

In the heart of Philadelphia, five powerful Black men wear five different masks—a preacher, a politician, a policeman, a pimp, and a professor. To the public, they look like leaders, protectors, providers, and thinkers. But behind church doors, city offices, police files, velvet-draped lounges, and university walls, each man is hiding secrets that could destroy far more than his reputation. Paloma Reed has made a name for herself fighting for the people—speaking up for the displaced, helping vulnerable women escape dangerous men, and asking hard questions nobody in power wants answered....

Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus. Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s...

Step into the gaslit streets of Belle Époque Paris with this essential collection featuring Maurice Leblanc’s legendary anti-hero, Arsène Lupin. This box set contains three magnificent full-length audiobooks documenting the exploits of the incomparable "Gentleman Burglar."

Caleb and Samika are high school sweethearts who live in the Chicago suburb of Evanston. After getting married at a young age, years later their lives have become all too routine especially in the bedroom, Caleb begins to be tempted by other women he encounters. Once his home life becomes rocky and he begins to feel unappreciated, he begins to act out on his fantasies and commits infidelity. Meanwhile, Samika explores her own sexuality with a close friend, which happens right under Caleb's nose. As a result, Samika begins to drift away and lose interest in her husband altogether. In the ...

Best known as the author of Moby Dick (1851), Herman Melville is one of America's greatest writers. His achievements range from popular novels and experimental fiction to powerful poetry. His works are tragic and funny, impassioned and ironic, obsessed with philosophical seeking and attuned to the details of everyday life.

When Cosmo Mornington, a wealthy American, is pronounced dead, a large inheritance is up for grabs. He leaves his fortune to any living heir, leaving his good friend Don Luis Perenna in charge of finding them. But when Mornington's relatives start to mysteriously vanish or die, suspicion begins to fall on Don Luis. Lupin, disguised as Mornington's close acquaintance, sets out to unveil the truth behind the disappearances, and is led to a series of sinister crimes linked to a secret organisation called, 'The Teeth of the Tiger'.

Découvrez Arsène Lupin, malfaiteur un peu cabotin, mais malfaiteur quand même, dans ses premières aventures. Tour à tour charmeur, implacable dans la résolution des énigmes, joueur farceur ou bravache, il excelle dans la capacité à faire tourner en bourrique les policiers de la Sureté, à se venger ou à simplement déposséder son prochain (de préférence riche à millions) de ses richesses. Neuf aventures vous attendent.

For better or for worse. But what if worse is better? Love. Betrayal. Secrets. Revenge. Samika Sangster’s life shatters when she uncovers that the woman who raised her was a kidnapper, her biological parents are alive, and her marriage teeters on the edge. Caleb’s infidelity ignites a chain of explosive events, while vengeful forces, deadly criminals, and shocking betrayals threaten everyone around them. From Chicago’s streets to Johannesburg’s splendor, from courtroom battles to high-stakes heists, this story follows a cast of unforgettable characters navigating love, loss, and ...

When the heirs to Cosmo Mornington’s enormous fortune are nowhere to be found, Don Luis Perenna, a friend of the deceased and executor of his will, sets out to track them down. If he fails to do so, he will himself inherit a quarter of his friend’s fortune. It is not long before one of the heirs turns up dead and the search for the missing beneficiaries quickly becomes a murder investigation.

Francia, desgarrada por luchas entre clanes y facciones, mientras los impuestos aplastan a la población y la peste asuela el país, se ve amenazada por Inglaterra, que apresa al monarca en la batalla de Poitiers.

Isidore Beautrelet, a prodigy sixth-form schoolboy, has discovered more clues, revealed more truths, and anticipated more of Arsène Lupin’s movements than anyone on the police force. When Lupin recognizes an adversary of his own mettle, he counters by raising the stakes. Beautrelet does the same. Soon the two are at it hammer and tongs, each in a feverish attempt to foil the other while succeeding in their own machinations. And what began as a simple heist develops into a sophisticated chase to uncover Arsène Lupin’s greatest secret.

The finale is finally here! Now that De’Andre is dead, 2 detectives are applying pressure on Vyshon, Shay and Marquita trying to connect the dots. On the other side of the page, T-Wood puts his plan into motion with the assistance of Punkin. Latisha and Jayda are brought together by their unexpected circumstance as they bond with others who are also stuck to the sticky glue trap of evil intentions. Flip through the pages and you will find Marsha and Jackie taking sibling rivalry to an unthinkable level as their estranged sister attempts to play referee in their childish game. Remove the ...

A fascinating collection of some of the great - but less well known - fairy tales of all time.

A giant in American journalism in the vanguard of "The Greatest Generation" reveals his World War II experiences in this National Geographic book. More than 100 of Cronkite's letters from 1943-45 (plus a few earlier letters) survive. They reveal surprising and little-known facts about this storied public figure in the vanguard of "The Greatest Generation". They chronicle both a great love story and a great war story.

Joseph is the most hidden of the saints a simple, retiring, and humble man of Nazareth. His exterior life reveals nothing extraordinary or striking. Drawing not on private revelations or pious legends, this beautiful and edifying work unearths many truths about St. Joseph hidden in the Gospel, to bring them to light and make use of them in Joseph's honor.

"The Biblical Case for Polygamy" is an in-depth exploration into the scriptural, historical, and ethical considerations surrounding polygamy, with a particular focus on polygyny (one man having multiple wives). This comprehensive analysis seeks to understand and present the biblical perspective on polygyny, arguing that the practice, while not universally endorsed, is not explicitly condemned in the scriptures and was practiced by many key biblical figures. The book starts by establishing the historical and cultural context in which the Bible was written, shedding light on the societal ...

Paris trembles under a wave of audacious thefts. A captivating blonde accomplice by Lupin's side, a priceless jewel vanished into thin air – the French authorities are baffled. Enter Herlock Sholmes, his razor-sharp mind and trusty companion Dr. Wilson hot on the trail.

Dive into the legendary Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean through Maurice Doreal’s classic English translation.

When Celia Inverarity, aged 17, is found brutally murdered in a secluded West Auckland park one Sunday afternoon, Paul Prior, her English teacher and mentor, is suspected of being her murderer. Celia's death and the violence which follows send Prior back to examine the past - a past that is as secret as his father's den in the old poison shed. Eventually the murderer is exposed, but not before a family has been split apart and old wounds revealed.