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Well, did you know that Kyushu is an F-ranked town? Neither did I, but had I known about this tidbit information, all of the unfortunate attacks would’ve made sense. I think. But the Lord Ruler truly is a douche canoe for leaving his people to fend for themselves. That’s not all. My shop’s ranking is E, embarrassing really, despite all of the hard work put into building it.

One minute I was scrubbing algae off a fish tank at Peculiar Pets. The next I awake on a fantasy world ruled by the System who applies skills, stats, and classes. No sword. No fireball. Just the Monster Merchant Class. I can capture, trade, and manage monsters. Which means venturing into wild and dangerous places where the prizes have claws, teeth, as well as the occasional desire to eat me.

A powerful Islamic challenge to conventional Judeo-Christian theology, The First and Final Commandment combines this best-selling author's two books, MisGod'ed and God'ed, within one program. Written in clear, fluid, and at times amusing style, The First and Final Commandment incorporates common sense with scholarly analysis to demand reappraisal of the Judeo-Christian religions.

Hobson’s Point stands independent and is safe from the machinations of the Sects for now. An unexpected call for aid takes Verdan into the territory of the Kranjir, a land steeped in the mysteries he seeks to unravel and the birthplace of his apprentice, Dirk. Betrayal, foul monsters and ancient secrets might yet spell doom for not just Verdan’s allies but the entirety of the north. When suspicion abounds, the honour of the Clans will be pushed to its breaking point.

For many of us, teaching is not a job, it’s a calling. And if you’re listening this, I’m quite confident that you feel the same way. We entered this profession because we give a damn and we want to make a difference. We become ourselves when we step in our classroom. We know how incredibly rewarding affecting hundreds or thousands of young lives can be. And how big of a responsibility that is. One we don’t want to fail.

I changed the face of the world, creating a paradise for superhumans. All it took was throwing a fight and spending 40 years in jail. That was a small price to pay as an immortal. But now that I’m out on parole I fully intend on enjoying the world I created.

Four hundred years ago, in the time before the Godfall, the demon hordes were unleashed upon the world of Elaria. Now, the world has shrunk to one small valley, the Valley of Auld, humanity’s last bastion. All those within its walls are protected. Elian is markless—someone who cannot activate skills—and he is one of the poorest markless there is. A miner, forced to leave the city and toil in the nearby salt mines. On their way to and from the mines, the miners are kept secure in a locked wagon. The wagon is not locked to keep them from escaping.

After some rough tours during the Drone Wars, Reggie finds himself visiting a best friend's mausoleum. As he's paying his respects, a visitor from a land of myth and magic offers him a chance to bring Gary back—but there's a catch. He'll become a named character who's capable of magic, destined to lead a small army, and tasked with the unimaginable feat of winning a losing war one fight at a time. The battles will be just as savage as the realm is, but if he commands his troops as a cunning and capable general, he'll unlock the unimaginable.

Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City, and home to the single dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. These are their stories....

How Rich Asians Think follows the chapter outline of the original Think and Grow Rich. Each chapter begins with the author's modern interpretation of the key points found in Napoleon Hill's original text. Then, the author shares success stories and examples from his interviews with Asian and non-Asian leaders relating to each principle of individual achievement. The author connects these stories and examples to Hill's key points in a short summary before leaving you with inspirational quotes exclusively from notable Asians.

The battle was won, but the price of victory was high. What should be a triumphant moment for the allied forces is marred by treachery, loss and worrying news from the south. Elder Vanarr is in trouble. The Host is a looming shadow, threatening to engulf everything that they hold dear, but it is far from the only threat. To survive, they will need to stand together, but petty Sect politics threaten to undermine the foundation of the alliance. The stakes are high, and failure is not an option.

When a luxury spa becomes deadly, two hearts must overcome the past to survive the present. Sadie Hargrove thought she'd left danger behind when she traded CIA special ops for a desk job with Lighthouse Security's Montana team. But when a wealthy woman disappeared from an exclusive Arizona spa, Sadie is the only one who can go undercover to investigate. Todd Blake is her backup— the man who called their scorching one-night stand "a mistake" eighteen months ago. He has regretted those words every day since, watching her from afar while maintaining careful professional distance.

Lucid dreaming and astral projection are two centuries-old techniques that allow you to live incredible experiences out of the physical plane and your physical body. With this bundle, you’ll quickly become an able practitioner, even if you’re a total beginner or never succeeded before.

A mysterious force transports Noah to a fantasy realm of magic and levels. Unable to return home, he leans into his Blacksmith Apprentice class. By killing creatures in battle, mining ore, and even picking plants, Noah will obtain the ingredients he needs to create items to help him survive. His old life drags on him at first, a fact he doesn't let hold him down, because on Prixa, there's a brutal war between feline warriors and werewolves.

If you want to develop your body, you go to the gym. It’s pretty straightforward. But what if you want to elevate your soul? Then, you need to master astral projection. The act of leaving your physical self behind and traveling bravely to the astral plane, searching for who you are and why you’re here. The benefits of mastering conscious astral traveling are invaluable, as it transcends the limits of the physical and rational.

All he wanted was to finish his paramedic recertification and head home. But instead, he found himself thrust into a life-or-death hostage situation, protecting a terrified little girl and her stunning, single mother.

For Landon Sommers, the assignment seemed too simple. He just needed to hop on a private jet, fly to the Caribbean, and escort two children back to Montana. For Noel Lennox, a dedicated CPS social worker, this case was not typical but seemed easy. After all, there was no threat to the children she was tasked to monitor as they returned to Montana. When their straightforward mission takes a dangerous and unexpected turn, easy and boring are tossed out the window.

Former Navy SEAL Logan Bishop was bored. He spent his post-SEAL days flying tourists on helicopter rides over the mountains of Montana and occasionally rescued skiers from snowy slopes when an injury resulted in early retirement.

His mission? A leisurely, first-class train ride through the Canadian Rockies escorting a doctor who was afraid of flying. Easy. Relaxing. And if the doctor is a beautiful, funny, kindhearted woman who makes him wish for a future he thought had been buried with his last Special Forces mission, what can go wrong? Plenty. Bray will need to use all his skills and help from fellow Keepers to turn this mission gone wrong into a success…after all, both their lives and their hearts depend on it.

Clay watched his fellow Lighthouse Security Keepers fall for women while on missions. Growing up with chaos, the last thing he wanted was drama...or surprises. The beautiful concert violinist was just what he hoped for. Smart, talented, and dedicated to the orchestra. And completely separate from his mission chasing drug smugglers.