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Christopher MacDougall is a simple man, struggling with change and loss while providing for his family in 18th-century Edinburgh, Scotland. But when a stranger offers him the opportunity to earn more money, his life is flipped upside down. Unexplainable things begin to happen and what was once accepted as good fortune quickly turns to adversity.

In 14th-century England, on the day that William Wallace of Scotland was executed, King Edward I knighted one of his faithful warriors, Walter de Burton. At the same time, Sir de Burton’s son, Milton, was a squire to the king and later realized his dream of riding with his father in formation. Christian faith and Scripture passages intersperse this story, along with a warning from Sir de Burton to his son that the church frowned upon anyone other than clergy reading the Holy Scriptures.

Professor Flack hat es geschafft. Er kann Lebewesen unsichtbar machen! Sein Assistent Steve Dury stellt sich für den entscheidenden Versuch zur Verfügung, doch es geschieht ein schrecklicher Unfall im Labor. Das wahnsinnige, mordgierige Grauen entkommt den Flammen und fällt über die kleine Stadt Holsworthy her. Keiner ist vor der Blutbestie sicher. Profiler Dave Donovan nimmt den Kampf mit dem Unsichtbaren auf.

In this brilliant fictional tour de force, which the New York Times called "a deft, poignant novel," Newbery Medal–winning author Paul Fleischman re-creates the first great battle of the Civil War from the points of view of sixteen participants. Northern and Southern, male and female, white and black. Here are voices that tell of the dreams of glory, the grim reality, the hopes, horror, and folly of a nation discovering the true nature of war.

This collection was first published in 1916 and contains some of Frost’s most famous poems, including "The Road Not Taken", "Hyla Brook", and "Birches". Frost’s dedication reads: "To You - who least need reminding that before this interval of the South Branch under black mountains, there was another interval, the Upper at Plymouth, where we walked in spring beyond the covered bridge; but that the first interval of all was the old farm, our brook interval, so called by the man we had it from in sale."

Volume 12, Part 2 is a selection from the "Books of Poetry and Wisdom" in the Old Testament, from the Unabridged Contemporary English Version Translation of the Holy Bible. Part 2 consists of the Book of Psalms.

You Are Allowed to Leave is a calm, reflective audiobook for anyone who feels quietly stuck but unsure why. It is about recognising when something no longer fits and giving yourself permission to step away without guilt, drama, or a grand explanation. This audiobook explores the moments we rarely talk about. Staying too long in a job, a relationship, or a version of ourselves that once made sense but no longer does. It does not push you to change your life overnight. Instead, it helps you listen more honestly to what you already know.

Set in the Indian-subcontinent, "North From Calcutta" is a tale of espionage and forbidden love, action and adventure. As a terrorist plot unfolds, and with nuclear war hanging in the balance, one man plays out a last deadly game, putting his cold, practiced intelligence skills to the ultimate test even as he falls under the spell of the hypnotically seductive Indian architect who cracks the combination to his soul.

This wildly hilarious, brutally honest, and surprisingly practical guide follows a bright-eyed, slightly clueless young woman as she stumbles through the absurd maze of adulthood, with an unseen narrator dropping truth bombs at every turn. From dodging sketchy tax preparers to surviving job interviews, from avoiding financial ruin to handling heartbreak, this book covers all the essential lessons that school should have taught you but didn’t.

The Hymns of God and Men follows the story of ten individuals and their journey after a world war. The fable begins with the deeds of a man whose life was based on extreme ideas brought on by misinterpretation of what he thought was true. His faith and his actions lead to a war and the death of a million souls.

Charged with a crime he didn't commit, Chip flees his homeland. Under the alias of William Chips, he finds himself again in the services of Captain O’Toole and aboard the mighty Ottoman. Embarking on a new and dangerous voyage, they set course for the tense shores of the British Colonies.

In the riveting audio of "Unlock the Secret of Winning: The Journey to Success and Fulfillment," author Shirley Prentiss cleverly unravels the enigma shrouding the secrets of winners. This compelling guide transcends clichés, offering listeners an immersive journey into the depths of personal transformation and achievement. Prentiss combines familiar themes and creates a seamless and profoundly comprehensive roadmap for unlocking the elusive door to success.

Rapunzel has barely known life outside of her tower. Her guardian tells her that it's for her own safety. If others knew about her magical gift, they would surely come after her. And so Rapunzel dreams of the outside world, but tries to keep her spirits high in her isolation. One day, while Maria is foraging in the woods, she hears something in the distance. Intrigued, she follows the sound, and finds a tower with no exits besides a window high off the ground. In the window, sits a young maiden, singing her heart out.

After the untimely death of his wife Anne, Maclean Lumley is left alone to care for and raise of his 6 daughters. He is however determined to find suitable husbands for all his daughters [even if that an arranged marriage].

Chip is confronted with a difficult decision as new evidence suggests that the Shadow Clan's power is expanding. He must decide whether to go back to Scotland to prove his innocence or begin a fresh start in the American Colonies. The question now is whether there is a safe place in the world where he can escape their influence.

Meet Simion, who navigates a landscape where familiar faces vanish from the ballot, replaced by a spectrum of virtues. Loyalty, confidence, and honesty—these virtues redefine the criteria for leadership, challenging traditional notions - vote for traits, not people. As the votes are cast, how will the moral compass guide our new leader? Join Simion as he grapples with existential questions: Will forgiveness soften justice? Will righteousness reign supreme? Or will chaos concoct a cure for society's ruin?

Mirari's magic awakened with the need for revenge. While on a quest to avenge her lost kin, Mirari discovers that her long-lost friend, Gaven, now leads a rebel group fighting against the three ruling empires. Unlike others, she struggles to accept that the man she once knew, whose sole ambition was to become a noble and honorable warrior, has turned into a traitor. But as events unfold, it becomes clear that unseen powers are manipulating the situation, causing chaos and mistrust among all involved.

In the heart of 1930s Manchester, Johnny Cusick's story goes beyond the boxing ring. His saga began when he was twelve years old fighting in the streets of All Saints, escalating to the fervent Bloodtubs at fifteen, fought Jackie Brown and Johnny King at eighteen, claiming the title of world featherweight champion at twenty, won the British featherweight title at twenty-one and lost it at twenty-two.

In The Association of Spells by D.R. Pierce, a covert organization controls public perception through media manipulation to incite war against Kyrophia, driven by the desire to seize its valuable resource, Energon. The story follows the Clarion Council, led by Liora Sanders, as they strive to unveil the truth behind the propaganda that frames Kyrophia as a threat. Amidst growing public support for military action, Liora and her team exploit their insider knowledge of media tactics to challenge the Association's narrative.

From the ridiculous ghost story of a man-eating catfish to glorious angling embellishments, The Secret Lives of Anglers reveals the hidden truths of this puzzling pastime.