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As if things couldn't get any worse, Arthur is trying to survive yet another dreadful shift at the Hammy Burger when a supervillain barges in and takes him as a hostage. It's clear, from the get-go, that this villain is a poor schmuck who just happened on a dose of ChemX. And so, in an attempt to save the poor bastard from the consequences of his foolish actions, Arthur tries to convince him to surrender. But when the caped cavalry arrives, something happens and Arthur is exposed to a leak of the mysterious chemical substance.

Jada Baker might be a millennial, but she was born to worry - about her mom, her job, abused animals, and the growing hatred she sees playing out in the news every day. But she also believes that the system will work, that goodness will win over evil, and that she can find a love as rich and deep as the love her parents have for one another. And when Amie Luca, a veterinarian whose compassion and dedication to helping mistreated animals captures her heart, Jada finally begins to trust that she has found what she’s been searching for all along.

Erin McIntyre was captivating but forbidden. His professional subordinate. The embodiment of unearned privilege. The daughter of his sworn enemy. Isaac Maat was impossible to read. Smart, ambitious, and emotionally detached. Hotter than anyone's boss should ever be. And definitely hiding something. He told himself that getting to know her would help him take down her father. She told herself that getting under his skin would distract her wrecked heart from its misery.

Catholics have always known that Satan wages a constant war against the church. But the past three centuries have witnessed a far more radical onslaught than ever before, leading to a rapid and universal apostasy among formerly Christian nations. Who or what is behind this greatest of all apostasies from the Catholic church? According to this prophetic book, it is Freemasonry.

A catastrophic event forces the crew of an underwater research base to evacuate into cold and dark waters. Cut off and alone from the surface, no help is coming.

Unlock the transformative power of blockchain technology with "Mastering Blockchain: Exploring Ownership, Security, and Innovation." This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted world of blockchain, providing a clear and practical understanding of its core principles and applications. Discover how blockchain is reshaping digital ownership, enhancing security, and driving innovation across various industries. The book starts with essential concepts like layered thinking and big-picture analysis, offering insights into uncovering hidden potential and clarifying complex ideas.

The time to rethink degenerative brain disorders has come. With no biological boundaries between neurodegenerative diseases, illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's result from a large spectrum of biological abnormalities, hampering effective treatment. Acclaimed neurologist Dr. Alberto Espay and Parkinson's advocate Benjamin Stecher present compelling evidence that these diseases should be targeted according to genetic and molecular signatures rather than clinical diagnoses.

C'era una volta un taglialegna che aveva sette figli maschi. Il più piccolo e sveglio era lungo un pollice e si chiamava Pollicino. Venne la brutta povertà, e siccome non c'era da mangiare, il taglialegna decise di abbandonare i figli. Un mattino li portò nel centro della foresta, e li lasciò lì. Regia: Gaetano Cappa.

On a dark night in the summer of 1859, three men enter the home of Dr. Matthew Callahan and shoot him dead in front of his pregnant wife. Unbeknownst to them, Li Lian, his wife, hails from a long line of women gifted in ways that scare most folks - the witches of the MacPherson clan - and her need for vengeance is as vast and unforgiving as the Great Plains themselves. Devil's Call traces Li Lian's quest from the Nebraska Territory to Louisiana to the frozen Badlands, to bring to justice the monster responsible for shooting her husband in the back.

We live in a world that has become secularized, marked by ideology and partisanship. In such a world, how are we supposed to know what is right and wrong? As Christians, how are we supposed to approach the social issues of our day? With conflicting voices surrounding us, how can we hear and know the voice of Jesus Christ and receive His teachings? As Christians, we seek to live the way of the Lord Jesus, but that’s easier said than done. Sanctify Them in Truth by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD is an approachable, easy-to-listen guide on eight of our most pressing social issues.

We often think we know what “the virtues” are, and perhaps we even dismiss them as being dry or abstract. But in The Traditional Virtues According to St. Thomas Aquinas, Jason Craig shows us how the insights and teachings of the Angelic Doctor can rescue Catholics from the common distortions of relativism, overpromising self-help programs, and impotent platitudes that reduce good living to “being nice.”

"Building the Metaverse: The Past, Present, and Future of Virtual Worlds" is a comprehensive exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of the Metaverse. This book delves into the origins of the Metaverse concept, tracing its roots from speculative fiction to its emergence as a transformative digital reality. Through an in-depth analysis of key platforms like Second Life, Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite, the book examines how these virtual worlds have shaped the Metaverse and influenced cultural and social dynamics.

In The Power of Discipline: Transforming Your Life with Effective Time Management, you'll discover a comprehensive guide to mastering the essential skills needed to boost productivity, cultivate self-discipline, and achieve a balanced, fulfilling life. This book offers proven strategies and practical insights that will help you take control of your time, break free from procrastination, and prioritize what truly matters.

In his illustrious life, Saint Sebastian was the senior commanding officer of the elite forces for the greatest military power on the planet—the Roman Empire. By his glorious death, he became a commander in the greatest military power in the universe—the communion of saints of the Roman Catholic Church.

In The Devil and Communist China, Steven Mosher lays out in great detail the diabolical self-aggrandizement with deep roots in Chinese ancient political theory, called Legalism, which established the prototype for the totalitarian rule that the Chinese people suffer under today.

Dahlia 16 sees her face in every crowd. She's nothing special - just one of 5,000 girls created from a single genome to work for the greater good of the city. Meeting Trigger 17 changes everything. He thinks she's interesting. Beautiful. Unique. Which means he must be flawed. When Dahlia can't stop thinking about him - when she can't resist looking for him, even though that means breaking the rules - she realizes she's flawed, too. But if she's flawed, then so are all her identicals. And any genome found to be flawed will be recalled.

Dahlia 16's life is a lie. The city of Lakeview isn't a utopia that raises individuals for the greater good; it is a clone farm that mass-produces servants for the elite. And because Dahlia breaks the rules, her sisters - the 4,999 girls who share her face - are destroyed. She and Trigger 17, the soldier who risked his life for hers, go on the run, escaping into the wild outside the city walls. But it turns out Dahlia has one remaining identical, one who shouldn't even exist.

Denise is at a crossroads. When things around her begin to spiral out of control, she is forced to be honest about what she envisions for her future and how she is going to get there. Hugh has a plan. Now that he has Denise's attention, nothing is going to stop him from showing her a glimpse of the man she deserves, even if he knows it's not him.

Novice pilot John McNeal didn't know what he wanted to do with his life, but he was sure being ripped out of his world hadn't ever been an option. After flying through a mysterious portal and crash landing on a strange alien world, John's rescued by members of a group he thought only existed in fiction; the Lost Boys. Like most, John was familiar with the story of Peter Pan and Hook and Neverland, and like most, the idea of never growing up, clashing with pirates, and flying, was more than a little intriguing.

El protagonista de la historia es la estatua dorada de un príncipe, que se encuentra en lo alto de una columna desde donde puede ver toda la ciudad; y una golondrina, que ha retrasado su migración a África por el amor que sentía por una caña. La golondrina se posa sobre la estatua y ve que el príncipe está llorando a causa de las injusticias que puede observar desde su posición. Entonces le pide a la golondrina que entregue a los más necesitados las joyas que le adornan.