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In this atmospheric novel set in the Jim Crow South, a powerful Black family fights to protect their empire—an "unforgettable must-read" for readers of Tayari Jones (Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling author). Jordan Sable, a prosperous undertaker turned political boss...

Success is measured not by the size of your brain, but rather by the size of your thinking. This intrigues a lot of people, and if you observe how people behave, you will have a clear understanding of what success really means. Time and time again, history and experience have proved that the degree of our general satisfaction and happiness is dependent on how we think. There is magic in thinking big! Positive thinking helps accomplish so much in our life, but unfortunately not everyone thinks that way.

You have been chosen by our Illustrious Overlord to take part in The Rules: a no holds barred death-match, to see who among you is the most powerful. You have been transported here against your will. The only way back is to reach level 100 and defeat the final boss. Please do be careful with your life, as it is the only one you’ll get. Have a pleasant match, and remember, we’re always watching....

The Akkadian Empire was one of the first empires in human history and certainly the first to involve the central government of a large, multi-ethnic populace. It also introduced things like the very first postal system and facilitated advances in science, art, and medicine. The heart of the empire, the city of Akkad, became the most important trading center in the ancient world and one of the largest cities in the world. Then, in a relatively short time, the empire disintegrated, and the city itself was abandoned.

Twice in the first half of the last century, the great powers engaged in wars that killed nearly 70 million people, with the aftermath of each shaking the international political system, changing the maps of the world, and setting the scene for the next great conflict. And for most of the past 50 years, the Cold War dominated international politics. Is this the history we are condemned to repeat? This series of eight lectures about international politics will hone your ability to approach that question with knowledge and insight.

Si tiendes tu cama al despertar, habrás cumplido con tu primera tarea. Tendrás una sensación de orgullo y te alentará a cumplir un objetivo más, después otro y otro. Esa pequeña labor se convertirá en muchas metas cumplidas. El autor, quien se sobrepuso a difíciles retos y se recuperó de un grave accidente de paracaídas, nos cuenta las profundas lecciones de vida - valorar la compañía, aceptar que el mundo no es justo, afrontar el fracaso, no darse por vencido y tender la cama - que aprendió durante uno de los entrenamientos físicos más desafiantes del mundo.

World War I, or the Great War, was believed to be "the war to end all wars". Because of the incredible extent of destruction and the staggering number of wounded and dead, even those who lived through it could scarcely comprehend its horror. Beginning in 1914, alliances between powerful nations soon plunged the world into a global conflict. Fighting - including miserable trench warfare - broke out in practically every corner of Europe and spread around the world to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Each year more and more local and state municipalities require maintenance professionals to be licensed to operate boilers and their accessories. Skilled trades courses do a decent job providing an introduction to the field of boiler operations but many are deficient in preparing students or listeners on what is essential to passing an boiler operator examination. This book has boiled down the crucial and necessary parts in layman terms so the listener can focus on what's most important.

Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search...

From the victim or victims, the crime scenes, and the criminal investigations that ensued, we follow 12 true crime stories, some of which are solved and some that are still mysteries. We also take a look at cases where wrongful convictions have occurred and why. These true murder stories will take you on a journey across the globe and even back in time in some cases. Family massacres, individual true crime murder cases, and situations where murder goes unseen in suicide cases, plus many more.

Using African Proverbs to Address the MESS: 30 Days of Activating the Mind, Regulating Emotions, & Inspiring the Spirit is a powerful guide to transforming your mental, emotional, and spiritual spaces. Through the wisdom of African proverbs, it offers daily reflections and actionable steps to help you frame your reality, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional action toward holistic well-being. "Addressing the MESS" focuses on three key areas: Mental curiosity, Emotional gratitude, and Spiritual inspiration.

Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war, and life in the Five Kingdoms is peaceful. Or so it would seem. Morgan and Sarah have a family, and their oldest daughter, Gwen, is about to leave home for the first time, to attend the prestigious Academy of New Faeland. Dark clouds blanket the horizon, clouding Morgan’s visions of the future. Old enemies hide in the shadows, and a terrifying new power threatens to overturn the peace he’s fought so hard to maintain.

So, you have made the big decision to take control of your health and join the whole-food plant-based diet movement. Congratulations! You have just made one of the best decisions of your life! This plant-based-diet beginners guide should help you get started. Discover the stress-free way to start a plant-based diet with easy, everyday comfort recipes.

Learn how to talk dirty and have better sex. You're about to discover how to confidently speak dirty during sex. You'll learn how to own your sexuality and transform your sex life while making some of your deepest sexual fantasies come to life.

J. P. Beaumont may be an old homicide hand now, but back when he was a rookie working with his first partner, Milton Gurkey—a.k.a. Pickles—things took a turn for the worse . . . One day, at the end of Beaumont and Pickles's shift, a stop at the Doghouse restaurant quickly turns deadly. Not...

It is no secret that true crime murder stories are not for the faint of heart. They can lead you to double-check your windows and doors at night, and question everything you thought or believed about human nature. Yet they are intriguing and fascinating at the same time. What is it that makes us different from those who take the lives of others? That is a question that many ask themselves, and these true crime stories help to identify the method and psychology behind some of the most terrifying killers in modern history.

Violent confrontation between armed groups over the supply of illegal narcotics is something we commonly associate with criminal gangs in modern cities, but in the mid-19th century Great Britain went to war with Imperial China in order to continue to supply Chinese addicts with opium. The two wars that followed have become known as the Opium Wars, and they led to the utter defeat of China, the establishment of a British colony in Hong Kong, and the continuation of a narcotics trade that was worth millions of pounds each year to the British.

Master euchre, win more, and have fun with your friends! Buy this audiobook to discover more about this exciting card game! When you get your copy of How to Play Euchre, you’ll discover all the basics you need to have fun with this fast-paced and social game, including: how to deal euchre hands, what to put in the kitty, determining the Trump suit, how Trumps affect game play, the mechanics of playing euchre hands, and much more.

In 2005, the robotic probe "Huygens" lands on Saturn's moon Titan. 40 years later, a radio telescope receives signals from the far away moon that can only come from the long forgotten lander. At the same time, an expedition returns from neighbouring moon Enceladus. The crew lands on Titan and finds a dangerous secret that risks their return to Earth. Meanwhile, on Enceladus a deathly race has started that nobody thought was possible. And its outcome can only be decided by the astronauts that are stuck on Titan.

With her brother and all her friends trapped inside the Academy of New Faeland, Gwen needs to find a way to pull off the impossible: to both break in and then break them all out. Not only from the Academy itself, but from the borders of New Faeland itself.