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Brother Greg’s life is all a façade. As the head Pastor of the mega-church Christian Fellowship Center, life was perfect for a man who desired wealth, power, and influence. Greg achieved all his dreams by only having faith in himself while, at the same time, preaching what his followers wanted to believe. Greg had it all, or so he thought until his past returned to take it away again. Unexpectedly, he was reunited with his childhood best friend Robert, who recently woke up from a coma due to Greg's actions.

Gerard Schwarz examines the life of this impolitic composer who lived in the political world of revolutionary Russia. Prokofiev's failure to interest himself in political realities, together with his tremendous confidence in his own genius, led him to ignore the darkening climate for artists in the Soviet Union. When the Soviets arrested his first wife on charges of spying, Prokofiev issued a public apology for his failure to write in an appropriate socialist style.

This dirt-under-the-fingernails portrait of a small-time farmer follows Zack Killebrew over a single year as he struggles to defend his cotton against weeds, insects, and drought, as well as 21st-century threats such as globalization.

Born and raised a cowboy, Vietnam vet Joshua Jacobs looks out across the West Texas plain. All the land stretching to the uncluttered western horizon is his. From just a patch of land, he built an empire, one he runs by his own rules. Yet, Joshua learned a hard lesson...that his family couldn’t be run the same way. Joshua deeply regretted not being on speaking terms with his only son when James died serving his country. James’s wife Katy never forgave Joshua for trying to run their lives. Heartache upon heartache, Joshua’s beloved wife Sarah passed away not long after.

Un parisien, évoluant dans le semi-monde des actrices, part soudainement, en pleine nuit, vers le Valois, terre de son enfance et de ses premières amours. Il espère y retrouver la belle Sylvie et l'épouser. Dans le fiacre, souvenirs, rêves et réalité se mêlent... mais sur place, des surprises l'attendent. Ce récit fortement autobiographique, par la fraîcheur des sentiments, la poésie des descriptions et la délicatesse du réalisme, est une des œuvres les plus exquises de notre littérature.

One of the great composers of the 19th century, Schumann wrote piano solos, chamber music, choral pieces and opera, dozens of superb songs, and some of the finest works in the orchestral reperotry. Much of this music conveys contented and even joyful sentiments; there is surprisingly little darkness in Schumann's compositions. Yet from the beginning of his career, Schumann was plagued by irrational fears and melancholy. In the end, his personal demons overwhelmed him.

Échoué sur une plage peuplée de monstres, gravement blessé, Roland de Gilead se retrouve face aux trois portes qui jalonnent sa route vers la Tour Sombre, son but ultime. Par elles, il parcourra l'espace-temps, rencontrera trois compagnons insolites et reverra Jake, cet enfant dont le souvenir le hante et qui semble nécessaire à sa quête. Alors que le temps devenu fou joue contre lui et les siens, le Pistolero saura-t-il démasquer ses noirs ennemis, magiciens et démons, ligués pour s'emparer de la Tour ?

Step into the enchanting world of "Twinkles' Nighttime Adventures: The Secret of the Tooth Fairy," where magic and dental care come together in a captivating story for children aged 3 to 8. Follow the delightful journey of Twinkles, a caring and adventurous tooth fairy, as she collects lost teeth and spreads joy and magic among children, teaching them the importance of good oral hygiene along the way. With vivid illustrations and engaging stories, this book not only sparks the imagination but also introduces young readers to the significance of caring for their teeth through Twinkles’ ...

These 15 original stories, donated by authors to help keep local theater alive, are fun, quirky, imaginative, and bold - the perfect way to tide over audiences until local stage curtains can once again rise! Each tale turns the spotlight on some unusual snapshot of life or imagination. Sit back, let us entertain you, and know that your purchase has made a big difference for local artists...while we all wait in the wings.

When Tralane, an itinerant bard, was captured by the dread Sorcerer King, his only hope lay in stealing the Eye of Wyden. With that powerful amulet, he was able to escape to another variant world. But he could not so easily escape the destiny that seemed to pursue him. As he fled from world to world, each seemed to offer only greater misery and danger. And now he was stalked by the mocking figure of the Jade Warrior, a mysterious creature who waited patiently for his failure or death.

Rising literary star and Los Angeles Times First Fiction Award finalist Sarah Gerard uses her experiences growing up along Florida s gulf coast to illuminate the struggles of modern human survival physical, emotional, environmental through a collection of essays exploring intimacy, addiction...

Gerard Tellis, a noted expert on innovation, advertising, and global markets, makes the compelling case that the culture of a firm is the crucial driver of an organization's innovativeness. In this groundbreaking book he describes the three traits and three practices necessary to create a culture of relentless innovation. Organizations must be willing to cannibalize successful products, embrace risk, and focus on the future. Organizations build these traits by providing incentives for enterprise, empowering product champions, and encouraging internal markets. 

Mobbing, Liebeskummer - mal abgesehen von den üblichen Schulproblemen trifft Ismael ein besonderes Schicksal...

Would You Send Your Children to Hell? If not, then why do you think a God of Love would send them to Hell?Are you afraid of Hell? Do you feel unworthy to go to Heaven? Learn once and for all why Hell cannot exist if the major religions are consistent with their beliefs. Free yourself from guilt and the fear of punishment and learn the truth that you were created for a full and abundant life. Gerard Martin shares from the teachings of major religions, including Christianity, and shows how it is impossible for Hell to exist if the major religions are consistent with their teachings. Free ...

No matter how much money you earn, it’s always going to feel like it’s never enough. Why? Because you’re not the one who is in control of your finances. That’s what happens when we live a life without a budget. There’s no guidance, no framework, no reliable source to turn to which ensures we’re doing what we should be doing with our money. What if you knew that the secret to financial freedom all came down to simply having a budget? This audiobook is going to take a deep-dive into everything you need to set you up for a successful financial future by using a budget.

REISSUE: A classic, emotional romance by Cindy Gerard. If you missed it the first time - make sure you get it now! LEAP OF FAITH (formerly titled: A Bride For Abel Greene) SHE DIDN'T NEED A MAN TO RUN HER LIFE Scarlett Morgan knew about hard work, big rewards and huge disappointment. With the Crimson Falls Hotel, her historical north woods wilderness business, crumbling around her feet, she resorted to desperate measures. She sold raffle tickets for a chance to own part of the hotel and create some much needed cash for repairs. She'd counted on an absentee 'partner'. She got Colin Slater ...

Beginning in the waning years of the 19th century, Spanish composers turned to the rich tradition of Spanish folk music for materials and inspiration, and in doing so imbued their compositions with a colorful national character. The most brilliant of those composers was Manuel de Falla.

A lonely man gets more than he bargained for after ordering a hand-in-a-can from an old magazine.

The storm sweeps in like a thief in the night...Winter storm Holly is the worst in eighty years bringing high winds, subzero temperatures and snowfall better measured in feet than in inches. The weather paralyzes everything in its path, but, in this storm, weather isn't the only threat.It started out as a simple recon mission – then the worst happened. Recon evolved into an imminent threat and Rapid Response Alliance operatives, Cara Graves and Josh Haskins find themselves with less than 48 hours to circumvent a nuclear disaster. Fighting against the clock and the worst blizzard to hit ...

Created by Merwin Gerard and produced by Collier Young, One Step Beyond was hosted by John Newland, "your guide to the supernatural" (also credited as "our guide into the world of the unknown"). Newland, who also directed every episode, presented tales that explored paranormal events and various situations that defied "logical" explanation. This volume includes four tales of the supernatural from worlds beyond our own. Included are "The Bride Possessed", "Night of April 14th", "Emergency Only", and "The Dark Room".