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Force for evil. A little girl called Alice, a deaf-mute. A vision. A lady in shimmering white who says she is the immaculate conception. And Alice can suddenly hear and speak. And she can perform miracles. Soon the site of the visitation, beneath the ancient oak tree, has become a shrine, a holy place for thousands of pilgrims. But Alice is no longer the guileless child overwhelmed by her new saintliness. She has become the agent of something corrupt, a vile force that is centuries-old.

Young George Ferrier's frivolous jaunt in London ends with an unexpected encounter with the wealthy Mr. Green, an old friend of his father, who spontaneously drafts George into being a trustee for his daughter Elma. George accepts (primarily due to the payment involved) and puts it out of his mind, returning home to his high-spirited Irish mother, distracted astronomer father, and friends Peter Seeley and his sister Cathy.

If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, this book will give you the information, inspiration, and reassurance you need to get started. It encourages budding entrepreneurs to take the leap into the dark, while shining a bright light on the first six months of a successful start-up. It breaks down what appears to be an Everest-size challenge into a series of small hills for you to conquer.

Adrien de Guillory may be the heir to the throne of Staria, but no one in court believes that the submissive, meek-minded prince will ever be king. What they don’t know is that Adrien is hardly the meek, shy creature he pretends to be, and that he has his own plans for the future. To see those plans through, Adrien embarks on a journey to Mislia, the land of his mother’s ancestors, to seek an answer to controlling his magic of foresight.

Evil has a way of finding itself. How else could you explain the bond between Alvin and Judith Ann Neelley, who consecrated their marriage in blood? Before the killings started, they restricted themselves to simple mischief: prank calls, vandalism, firing guns at strangers' houses. Gradually their ambition grew, until one day at the Riverbend Mall in Rome, Georgia, they spotted Lisa Ann Millican.

Though Levi Dove would enjoy being back in his jeans drinking coffee at the corner cafe, he must do his job. Naked under the ancient robe, he walks to the cell where the Conclave's two immortal prisoners are kept. Reno's new immortal life sucks. Day one, he's captured by cult followers. When he sees Levi entering his cell, everything about him, much more than his chains, holds Reno hostage. Jacques has been imprisoned by the cult for centuries. The moment he spots Levi, primal hunger rises up inside him.

If you were diagnosed with a condition for which there was no known cure, what would you do? Nick Duerden is a writer and journalist. This is his memoir about a long period of ill health and how he was forced to plunge, like it or not, into the often bewildering - but increasingly blossoming - world of alternative therapy in pursuit of a cure....

Rotherweird is a twisted, arcane murder-mystery with shades of Deborah Harkness, Hope Mirrlees and Ben Aaronovitch, Mervyn Peake and Edward Gorey at their disturbing best. The town of Rotherweird stands alone - there are no guidebooks, despite the fascinating and diverse architectural styles cramming the narrow streets, the avant-garde science and offbeat customs. Cast adrift from the rest of England by Elizabeth I, Rotherweird's independence is subject to one disturbing condition: nobody, but nobody, studies the town or its history.

Everything you need to know about working with the magic of the elements. Created for both beginners and more experienced Witches alike, this guide is a comprehensive yet concise treatment of one of the core aspects of Wiccan and other Pagan practices. Lisa covers the basics of incorporating the elements into your rituals, as well as less-often discussed topics like animism, elemental personalities, and using these forces of nature to help you enhance your magical perception.

Wicca: Living a Magical Life by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain was created for new and aspiring Witches who want more insight and ideas for making the transition into full-fledged Witchdom. It can definitely be used as part of your study as you make your way toward initiation/self-dedication, and even includes a step-by-step ritual you can perform when (and if) you feel the time is right. But the information here is valuable whether or not you choose a formal entrance into the Craft.

Here is a massive collection of poems from classics through contemporary, grouped by poetry subject, including: Romance; Inspiration and faith; Lust, betrayal and lost love; Eternity; Growing up and growing old; Children; Ghosts, evil and superstition; Loss and sorrow; Nature; the Human condition; Working; that Make a Statement; Choices; War and Peace; and Writing, art, and poetry.

Sassy, sophisticated, and sensual are the three adjectives Sugar uses to define her personality, her style, and her shapely curves. Fiercely confident about her luxurious, full-figured body, Sugar sashays through Chicago’s nightlife belting high notes as a well-known singing sensation. Idolized by many, only few know her secret: She and her longtime manager, Ace, share more than a common passion for Sugar’s career - they’re lovers. At Ace’s insistence, Sugar has always agreed to secrecy for the sake of her career, but now she’s tired of hiding.

Tod! Untergang! Verzweiflung! Finsternis! So viel Dunkelheit. Zumindest war es einfacher, sich zu verstecken. Daniel und seine Gruppe enger Freunde hatten es gerade noch geschafft, der Mafia und ihren hinterhältigen Verbündeten von der Kabale zu entkommen. Jetzt waren sie gejagte Beute und gezwungen, ihre geliebte schwebende Burg zu verlassen, um einen Platz zum Verstecken zu finden. Aber wo sollte man sich verstecken, wenn es im Wald bald von Leuten wimmeln würde, die nach einem suchen? Richtig! Im Untergrund. Im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

Niklas har precis flyttat till lilla Alfta – mot sin vilja. Han saknar sina gamla kompisar och tycker att allt i byn känns tråkigt. Men så träffar han Linda, som snart drar in honom i något helt annat. Obby-rebellerna – Niklas, Linda, Amir, Max och Leo – råkar på en historia om den gåtfulle Spök-Jan och ett mystiskt krav på “tull” som sprider oro bland barnen. Är det bara ett skämt… eller något mycket större? Gänget älskar att spela tv-spel, men de älskar ännu mer att ta med spelens äventyr ut i verkliga livet.

Es deckt auf, wie wir versuchen, durch andere Menschen ein inneres Loch zu füllen – und warum das nie gelingt. Und es bietet etwas Seltenes: einen Weg hinaus. Es analysiert die subtilen Formen der Fremdbestimmung, denen viele Menschen unterliegen, ohne es zu merken.

Discover the untold stories of the women who helped shape a nation. Women in American History by Grace Humphrey offers an inspiring look into the lives of extraordinary women from America’s earliest days through the 19th century. From Pocahontas, who forged an unlikely bond between Native Americans and English settlers, to Sacajawea, whose guidance proved pivotal to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, these accounts highlight courage, vision, and perseverance.

In 2005 London, two teenage boys commit a crime so horrendous that the entire nation is shocked and outraged. When Abigail Riley's body is found in an underground shelter, DS Fraser Harvey finds himself hunting her killers--whose depravity is matched only by their naivety. Eleven years later, when the young murderers are released to faraway countries with new identities, Harvey remains haunted by the case, convinced that one--or both--will kill again.

Many tales are told of the Syldoon Empire and its fearsome soldiers, who are known throughout the world for their treachery and atrocities. Some say that the Syldoon eat virgins and babies-or perhaps their own mothers. Arkamondos, a bookish young scribe, suspects that the Syldoon's dire reputation may have grown in the retelling, but he's about to find out for himself.

This powerful exam prep book helps you focus only on the most relevant, high-frequency vocabulary words found across ASVAB sections, especially in Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. Each term is carefully selected and explained in a clear, memorable way designed to maximize retention—no fluff, no wasted time.

Das Arkadion enthüllt die sieben verborgenen Gesetze (Prinzipien) der Hermetik und bietet Schlüssel zur Entschlüsselung kosmischer Zusammenhänge. Dieses Hörbuch geht weit über das Bekannte hinaus und eröffnet tiefe Einsichten in die Prinzipien, die unser Dasein bestimmen: Einheit, Fülle, Evolution und Vollendung. Dieses Werk ist mehr als ein Hörbuch - es ist ein lebendiges Mosaik der Wahrheit, das den Hörer inspiriert, seine Rolle im kosmischen Gefüge neu zu entdecken.