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We are living in an age of cynicism and division, in a world of 'we' against 'them'. What we desperately need is radical change. In Fierce Love, highly respected faith leader Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis shares the path to engineering the change we seek with nine essential daily practices. From downsizing our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power and fuelling our activism with joy, she reveals the power of small courageous steps to revitalize our souls and transform the world at large.

Skullenia seems to be the last place that would need a detective agency. At least, that is what Ollie thinks until Count Jocular commissions him to help resolve a series of unexplained disappearances. But, has Ollie bitten off more than he can chew? With the help of his motley crew and some quite frankly ridiculous characters, he attempts to solve this perplexing mystery.

When Lisa Martin and David Kirby were forced to part, they never dreamed they might one day have a second chance. Many years later, they meet again and it is clear that, despite everything that’s happened to them, they are still the big love of each other’s lives. Now, being in a position to marry, they don’t waste any time. Nothing is going to keep them apart this time around. But then they are faced with a shocking truth. Even if they’d seen it coming, there would have been nothing Lisa and David could have done to ward it off, and once it’s upon them, they can't turn back time.

In this sequel to Loyalty, Hans Holbein returns to London in search of royal patronage, a secret from his past will define his future in a new, terrifying way. The story that he knows did not end at Bosworth. In the aftermath, Henry Tudor must try to secure his dynasty against unending, unseen threats. From the ashes of all that they knew, those who cannot accept King Henry's rule must find a place in the new world being forced upon them. Who does the truth belong to?

Explore the beginnings of a music icon. From her family roots to her first strums and songs, this book offers an intimate look at Taylor Swift's childhood. Delve into "The Roots of Rhythm" to discover Taylor's school experiences, her rise as a local star, and the early days of her songwriting journey.

Kirsten Meredith is a successful, rich and beautiful woman who seems to have it all. But she is also a woman haunted by her past which threatens to ruin her life—a lingering past of loneliness and rejection. And most dangerous of all, of burning vengeance. Lawrence McAllister is the man who walked out on her and broke her heart. Yet he is the only man who can help her fight her worst enemy—Dyllis Fisher, a woman who has vowed to destroy Kirsten's life at all costs. And in a world where bitter vengeance will know no limit, Kirsten needs all the help she can get.

Lewis Gordon, one of the leading scholars of Black existentialism, has spent decades nurturing intellectual reflection as a vital component of ongoing activism for racial justice around the world. In this boldly original book, he delves into history, art, politics and popular culture to show how the process of racialization - and its absence - affects not only how individuals and society perceive Black people but also how Black people perceive themselves.

Six months into working for the Gambit, Ross is reeling from the betrayals of the competition – focusing all her hatred on Devroe – the lover she thought she could trust. On a new heist that takes her across continents, Ross encounters a rival gang stopping her every move. Devroe's mother is at the heart of this dangerous feud and he must decide where his loyalties lie, before there are deadly consequences . . .

Alice nel paese delle meraviglie è una lettura imperdibile per piccoli e grandi di ogni tempo ed età. Nel giorno del suo settimo compleanno, Alice nota un coniglio bianco con giacca e panciotto e, incuriosita, decide di seguirlo. Durante l'inseguimento precipita però in un magico mondo sotterraneo popolato da creature fantastiche alle prese con assurde avventure: il Cappellaio Matto, il Bruco, il Coniglio Bianco, il Dodo, Bill la lucertola, e la sua nemesi -- la Regina di Cuori. Riuscirà Alice a ritornare a casa?

Learn how to be the best lover she’s ever had. For most women, sex is much more than what happens in the bedroom. It’s about creating sexual tension through simple conversations, touching her in ways that make her crave more, and reading her body's signals long before she takes off her clothes.

Esa horrible fortaleza es la tercera novela de la trilogía de ciencia ficción de Lewis. Ambientada en la Tierra, narra una terrorífica conspiración contra la humanidad. La historia rodea a Mark y Jane Studdock, una pareja recién casada. Mark es un sociólogo que se siente atraído por una organización llamada N.I.C.E., que pretende controlar toda la vida humana. Jane, por su parte, tiene extraños sueños proféticos sobre un científico decapitado, Alcasan.

From bestselling novelist Patrícia Melo comes a masterful thriller set in the far west of Brazil that is by turns poetic, inspiring, humorous and harrowing. To escape an overprotective family and an abusive partner, a young lawyer accepts an assignment in the Amazonian border town of Cruzeiro do Sul. There, she meets Carla, a local prosecutor, and Marcos, the son of an indigenous woman, and learns about an epidemic of violence against women that seems beyond comprehension.

Givers Gain seeks to imagine a world where giving is a strength, and everybody can create success through Infinite Giving. The philosophy of Givers Gain® has the potential to change the world. Full stop. Do you want to live a more fulfilled existence, one where you’re building a life and business where you don’t have to choose between winning or helping others? Have you ever felt like people take advantage of your good nature, both in life and business? Or do you feel alone when you need help, despite your previous generous activities?

Long lost royalty, an arranged marriage, werewolves, and a burning passion like no other. With high tensions, a dark past, and a coming war; Will you be able to handle the twists at every corner? The heartbreak that follows? Enter the world of the Dark Silence Pack. Silence Falls A New Alpha The Dark Silence Pack, one of the largest in the country, has one heir; Katie Knight. She was stunning, and everyone thought her life was perfect; little did they know she was a loner. Katie had no friends, and her father locked himself away after her mother's death.

Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers?

Otherwise known as 'The Killer', Jerry Lee Lewis has lived an extraordinary life. He spent his childhood raising hell in Louisiana and Mississippi; gave rock-and-roll its devil's edge with hit records like 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On' and 'Great Balls of Fire'; performed with everyone from Elvis Presley to Keith Richards to Bruce Springsteen to Kid Rock; caused riots and boycotts with his incendiary performances; married his thirteen-year-old second cousin, the third of seven wives.

In You Have a Brain: A Teen's Guide to Think Big, Dr. Carson unpacks the eight important parts of Thinking Big - Talent, Honesty, Integrity, being Nice, Knowledge, Books, In-Depth learning, and God - and presents the stories of people who demonstrated those things in his life. By applying the idea of T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. to your life, and by looking at those around you as well, you too can overcome obstacles and work toward achieving your dreams.

During the Cold War, stories of espionage became popular on both sides of the Iron Curtain, capturing the imagination of readers and filmgoers alike as secret police quietly engaged in surveillance under the shroud of impenetrable secrecy. And curiously, in the post-Cold War period there are no signs of this enthusiasm diminishing.

An intimate and revealing portrait of civil rights icon and longtime US congressman John Lewis, linking his life to the painful quest for justice in America from the 1950s to the present - from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of America.

This volume of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis is part of a larger collection, C. S. Lewis: Essay Collection and Other Short Pieces. In addition to his many books, letters, and poems, C. S. Lewis wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on ethical issues and the nature of literature and storytelling. Within this audiobook is a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.