Knowledge.Something he had come to love—a beacon of hope, a guiding light.Power.Something he had been forced to chase—a burden he never wished to bear.Truth.A force that consumes, easy to seek but merciless in its embrace.When Claude stumbles upon a vestige of forgotten divinity, he becomes entwined with a reality far beyond his understanding. To uncover the truth, he must walk the path set befor...

While quantitative analyses of higher education in India are plentiful, informed research on higher education policy at the State level remains limited. This volume seeks to fill that gap. It is the outcome of a multi-state study sponsored by the ICSSR, examining higher education policies in four southern States—Andhra Pradesh (pre-bifurcation), Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu—and the western State of Maharashtra. Set against both historical contexts and contemporary realities, each Stat...

Do you know the event that begins the Christmas story? It happens fifteen months before the birthof Jesus.Do you know the person Mary spoke to first about her visit from the angel Gabriel? It wasn't Joseph.Did you know that Herod sided with Marc Antonyand Cleopatra against Rome in the years beforeJesus was born? Do you know how the Roman Civil Wars affected the birth of our Lord?Did you know there was a treasure hunt the nightof Chris...

Prepare for a crash course in terror…Scare Street is proud to present this monstrous new collection of macabre tales. Eighteen stories torn from the shadows, filled with bone-chilling fiends, skin-crawling monsters, and malevolent spirits.As you lose yourself in the dark depths of another diabolical tale, a school bell rings in the darkness… You look around, shocked to find yourself chained to a school desk. As the teacher’s eyes glow red, she ra...

Innocent Blaise Lexington knows better than to cross paths with the dangerous and sexy billionaire “Mad” Maddox Stassi.He is known for his dark temper and ruthlessness, as well as his link to a horrendous vigilante act. Blaise is willing to overlook all of that for the protection his name and wealth can offer her.When she presents him with a far-fetched arrangement—marriage to her for the limited-edition sports car that will complete his collection—Blaise expects him to tur...

He was my first crush. My best friend. The boy I loved before I knew what love was.Rhys Miles**.** Jet-black hair. Hazel eyes that could see right through me. Reckless, irresistible, and Willowbrook’s own Supercross golden boy.I always thought he'd be part of my life forever.Then two life-changing moments shattered everything between us.Rhys is back in Willowbrook for his grandmother's funeral. He plans to leave as soon as it's over...

This book is designed to supplement the 2025 Doctrine and Covenants Come, Follow Me Church curriculum year. The Doctrine and Covenants beautifully illustrates that the Lord Jesus Christ lives and speaks today. By integrating both spiritual and secular understanding and insights, this volume explores how the Doctrine and Covenants teaches doctrine, principles, laws, prophecies, typologies, and gospel applications.

There once was this boy I loved very much. He would leave a rose on my doorstep on my birthdays and on the anniversary of the day we met.I don’t know what happened to him. I lost my memory and my ability to speak after a horrendous hit-and-run accident.A different boy shows up like clockwork at the bar I bartend at, but he’s not a boy. He’s all man. Tall. Imposing. Brooding. Guns for arms. Doesn’t speak a lick to me. He stares at me from his dark corner with this intensity,...

This book presents the select proceedings of the International Conference on Innovative Methods and Practical Applications for Cognizant Transportation Systems (IMPACTS 2023). It explores the most recent methods of analysis and design of transportation systems, such as congestion, traffic safety, and high pollution levels, that can adapt to the ever-changing demands of urbanization. This compilation of research papers on the themes of traffic engineering, pavement technology and transporta...

SynopsisFor families of addicts, fear, shame, and confusion over a loved one’s addiction can cause deep anxiety, sleepless nights, and even physical illness. The emotional distress family members suffer is often compounded by the belief that they somehow caused or contributed to their loved one’s addictionit is a book of comfort, understanding, and hope for anyone struggling with a loved one’s addiction

My heart matters. I don’t want a broken heart. The whole of me is already broken.After losing pieces of my memory in a brutal assault, I know better than to get involved with the new guy in the building. Brooks Hunter is dangerously sexy with his piercing gaze and ripped body beneath his well-fitted suit.He can have any woman, yet he wants me. I don’t deny our instant spark, but I can’t understand his attraction. I’m plain and skinny, wear ugly owl glasses ...

A fake boyfriend she never wanted.Ryan Allie Allistar understood from a young age true love and happy-ever-after don't exist. Her college mantra? Head down, grades up, and stay away from the guys until after graduation. Period.The chance for a memorable year.When a night of celebrating leads to a scary run-in with a guy from her past, and sexy rugby team captain, Xander Brody, steps in and declares he’s her boyfriend, Ryan faces ret...