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In a warren of crumbling buildings and desperate people called the Old City, there stands a hospital with cinderblock walls that echo the screams of the poor souls inside. In the hospital, there is a woman. Her hair, once blond, hangs in tangles down her back. She doesn't remember why she's in such a terrible place. Just a tea party long ago, and long ears, and blood.

A nineteenth century French priest discovers something in his mountain village at the foot of The Pyrenees which enables him to amass and spend a fortune of millions of pounds. The tale seems to begin with buried treasure and then turns into an unprecedented historical detective story - a modern Grail quest leading back through cryptically coded parchments, secret societies, the Knights Templar, the Cathar heretics of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and a dynasty of obscure French kings deposed more than 1,300 years ago.

The Old Breed... The Complete Story Revealed brings to life an abundance of new material from the original manuscript of Eugene Sledge's classic memoir With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. By interspersing his own personal anecdotes throughout, Henry Sledge takes his father's work and gives it newfound context, sharing memories of conversations between father and son. The result is a flowing narrative that portrays an intimate look at a WWII veteran and his struggles to adapt to civilian life following the war.

Many of us struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequacy. We know that God created us in his image, but how can we be loving when we feel burned out? How can we be free when we struggle with addiction? Will we ever enjoy the complete healing God promises? Combining his professional expertise and personal experience, renowned psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud guides us through four basic ways to become joy-filled, mature followers of Christ.

Henry Kissinger offers in World Order a deep meditation on the roots of international harmony and global disorder. Drawing on his experience as one of the foremost statesmen of the modern era Kissinger now reveals his analysis of the ultimate challenge for the 21st century: How to build a shared international order in a world of divergent historical perspectives, violent conflict, proliferating technology, and ideological extremism.

June O'Donnell - aka Junior, aka Jack, aka Jonathan O'Donnell IV, aka the first female O'Donnell firstborn - has always been haunted by her family's mythic but complicated legacy. As she prepares to begin her final year of high school, June is itching to leave behind her ghosts in Five Fingers, Michigan, and travel the world. And then, just like it always happens to the O'Donnells, a painful glimmer from her past returns to mess everything up. Enter Saul Angert, the eldest son of Eli Angert, aka June's late father's mortal enemy.

Matthew Henry had the rare ability to express profound spiritual insights with simplicity and eloquence. Over the years, his writings have been read for both their scholarship and devotion, and none more than the classic Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible. Now you can listen to the very best of Matthew Henry in this new edition of his famous commentary.

“Leaders,” writes Henry Kissinger in this compelling book, “think and act at the intersection of two axes: the first, between the past and the future; the second, between the abiding values and aspirations of those they lead. They must balance what they know, which is necessarily drawn from the past, with what they intuit about the future, which is inherently conjectural and uncertain. It is this intuitive grasp of direction that enables leaders to set objectives and lay down a strategy.”

Successful people confront well. They know that setting healthy boundaries improves relationships and can solve important problems. They have discovered that uncomfortable situations can be avoided or resolved through direct conversation. But most of us don't know how to have difficult conversations, and we see confrontation as scary or adversarial.

A million-copy seller, Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson is a classic economic primer. But it is also much more, having become a fundamental influence on modern “libertarian” economics of the type espoused by Ron Paul and others. Called by H. L. Mencken “one of the few economists in history who could really write,” Henry Hazlitt achieved lasting fame for this brilliant but concise work.

The Portrait of a Lady tells the compelling and ultimately tragic tale of a beautiful young American woman's encounter with European sophistication. Set principally in England and Italy, the story follows Isabel Archer's fortunes as a variety of admirers vie for her hand. Her choice will be crucial, and she is not wanting for advice, whether from the generous-spirited Ralph Touchett or the charming Madame Merle.

Our desire to grow runs deep. Yet the issues in our lives and relationships that we wish would change often stay the same, even with our best efforts at spiritual growth. Unpacking the practical and passionate theology that forms the backbone of their counseling, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates to reveal how growth really happens.

1939: Fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora evacuate their London home for a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the Aberdeen family in a charming stone cottage, Hazel distracts her young sister with a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own: Whisperwood. But the unthinkable happens when Flora suddenly vanishes after playing near the banks of the River Thames. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister’s disappearance, carrying the guilt into adulthood.

Barmherzige Weihnachten bringt Kinder und Erwachsene dazu, die wahre Bedeutung von Weihnachten wiederzuentdecken. Die Weihnachtsmärchen stammen aus verschiedenen Sprachen und Kulturen und eignen sich perfekt zur Einstimmung auf Weihnachten als auch zum Einschlafen.

“Securing Tomorrow” is a podcast series designed for individuals planning for retirement, financial advisors, and anyone interested in understanding how to build, manage, and sustain a secure retirement. Hosted by Mercer Wealth Management experts, each episode explores topics ranging from pension planning, investment strategies, regulatory changes, behavioral finance in retirement, to personal stories of retirement success and challenges. The objectives of the podcast are: Educate listeners about key retirement concepts—what they need to know, what to watch out for, and how to make ...

In a quest to uncover the truth behind his fathers mysterious disappearance, a reckless wanderer encounters a world rife with chaos and lawlessness. Join him as he navigates the dark underbelly of society, revealing secrets that go beyond mere survival. - Summary by Yoganandh T

In Influence of Monarchs, Frederick Adams Woods presents fascinating evidence that bolsters the great man theory of history through his innovative scientific approach known as historiometry‚the study of history itself. This engaging work offers a summarized history of fourteen notable European nations, drawing intriguing parallels between the biographies of their monarchs and the states of their countries. It compellingly illustrates the profound connection between the intellect and willpower of supreme leadership and the overall condition of the nations they govern. - Summary by Leon Harvey

Discover the rich tapestry of London‚s past through the eyes of Walter Besant, a novelist and historian renowned for his topographical and historical insights. This captivating single volume, originally intended for young readers, offers a broad yet engaging overview of Londons history from prehistoric times to the 19th century. Though less detailed than his later 10-volume Survey of London, this book, written in 1894, presents a fascinating glimpse into the city‚s evolution and the governance of its people during that era. Each chapter is structured as a Lesson, making it both accessible ...

Rise After the FallArjun loved running. He trained every morning, dreaming of winning medals for his school. But one day, during an important race, he slipped, fell, and came last. The crowd laughed, and his confidence broke into pieces.That night, his coach told him, “Falling doesn’t make you a failure. Staying down does. Winners rise one more time than they fall.”Arjun decided not to give up. He practiced harder, focused on his mistakes, and turned his pain into determination. At the next competition, he didn’t just run—he flew. This time, he crossed the finish line first, with the...

In this captivating tale, the narrator meets his end right from the first sentence. As he recounts his adventures in the afterlife, Henry Fielding‚renowned author of Tom Jones and Joseph Andrews‚offers a witty and insightful satire on life in our earthly realm. (Summary by Denny Sayers) This project was proof listened by Linda Andrus and Betty M.