Death was supposed to be my end. Instead, it was just the beginning.I woke up in someone else’s body, inside the Shadow Academy, a school for elite warriors. Now they think I’m someone I'm not, and until I escape, I’ll have to play along.But things get complicated when strange powers awaken inside me, along with forgotten memories.Then there are the four Elite Shadows who hate me for some reason, but also think I’m their mate:Knox, the lethal assassin who he...

Learn to recognize seven pervasive lies threatening Christian faith today—and discover how to maintain authentic faith without compromising conviction.“A prophetic summons for the church in our time.”—Jon Tyson“Feels like standing at the intersection of C. S. Lewis, John Perkins, and Tim Keller.”—Derwin L. Gray“A road map for anyone who wants an authentic, resilient faith.”—Dharius DanielsMany...

Death was just the beginning… now it might be the beginning of my end.Answers finally brought into the light have revealed who switched my body.Or should I say… switched it back. Apparently, it was mine all along.And now I’m finally free of the Shadow Academy. But instead of gaining my freedom, I’ve ended up in enemy territory with the Winged Shadows.Hiding my true identity, I blend in as another student and try to figure out my role in this new reality....

An inspiring and eye-opening memoir showing how Democrats can reconnect with rural and red-state voters, from Montana's three-term democratic senatorSenator Jon Tester is a rare voice in Congress. He is the only United States senator who manages a full-time job outside of the Senate—as a farmer. But what has really come to distinguish Tester in the Senate is his commitment to accountability, his ability to stand up to Donald Trump, and his success in, time and agai...

Through much of the twentieth century, philosophical thinking about works of art, design, and other aesthetic products has emphasized intuitive and reflective methods, often tied to the idea that philosophy's business is primarily to analyze concepts. This 'philosophy from the armchair' approach contrasts with methods used by psychologists, sociologists, evolutionary thinkers, and others who study the making and reception of the arts empirically. How far should philosophers be sensitive to...

Challenges in Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials & Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials*, Volume 2 of the Proceedings of the 2022 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics*, the second volume of six from the Conference, brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Experimental Mechanics, including papers in th...

Learn to recognize seven pervasive lies threatening Christian faith today—and discover how to maintain authentic faith without compromising conviction.“A prophetic summons for the church in our time.”—Jon Tyson“Feels like standing at the intersection of C. S. Lewis, John Perkins, and Tim Keller.”—Derwin L. Gray“A road map for anyone who wants an authentic, resilient faith.”—Dharius DanielsMany...

Anne Applebaum, Garry Kasparov, Richard North Patterson, and a constellation of other thinkers make the urgent case for liberal democracy -- reinvigorating its central values in an age of doubt and discord.Liberal democracy is in crisis around the world, besieged by authoritarianism, nationalism, and other illiberal forces. Far-right parties are gaining traction in Europe, Vladimir Putin tightens his grip on Russia and undermines democracy abroad, and America strug...

Delight in reading action and adventure short fiction from a variety of genres.In this issue of StoryHack, your'll get:The Claws of the Puma, a jungle adventure by Paul R. McNamee - In the rainforests of Brazil, poaching loggers and traditional rubber tree tappers are at war. Journalist Sarah Stoughton gets more than she bargained for when she is caught up in the violence, and comes face to face with the legendary man of the jungle, the Puma.

Focusing on the recent proliferation of Wi-Fi in hospital systems, this book explains how Wi-Fi is transforming clinical work flows and infusing new life into the types of mobile devices being implemented in hospitals. Drawing on years of consulting with hospitals in the US and abroad, and with first-hand experiences from one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, it covers the key areas associated with wireless network design, security, and support. Reporting on cutting-e...

Practical and Gospel-centered thoughts on how to have a fruitful ministry by one of America's leading and most beloved pastor.Many church leaders are struggling to adapt to a culture that values individuality above loyalty to a group or institution. There have been so many "church growth" and "effective ministry" books in the past few decades that it's hard to know where to start or which ones will provide useful and honest insight.Based on over twenty year...

**THE HUGE SUNDAY TIMES AND No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Explosive' Guardian'Explosive' The Times'Explosive' Daily Mail'Explosive' Politico'Explosive' New York Times**The book that revealed one of the greatest cover-ups in modern American history.Joe Biden, his family and his senior aides were convinced that only he could beat Donald Trump in the 2024 Presi...