History of this bestselling modern day Christmas classic…Perhaps best said by the former national director of Angel Tree: “The Special Guest is much more than just a well-written family story… it sprinkles the principles of forgiveness with the wonder that is Christmas”. A family dealing with a tragedy when an unexpected guest arrives for the holidays… A stranger who seems to have mysteriously stepped out of the past… A surprising chain of events that will teach the family about th...

The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In a devastating battle, the Terran star cruiser Proxima barely escapes the combat zone. On the retreat, the Proxima fights for survival and becomes a pawn in a confusing war. Captain Zadiya Ark faces the greatest challenge of her career. Conditions on board are disastrous: the crew and the many shipwrecked are exhausted, the systems are overloaded or broken - and to make matte...

Captain Zadiya Ark faces the greatest challenge of her career. Conditions on board are disastrous: the crew and the many shipwrecked are exhausted, the systems are overloaded or broken - and to make matters worse, there seems to be a traitor on board... Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink! The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In a devastating battle, the Terran star cruiser Proxima bar...

The Proxima finally reaches Fleet Headquarters on Vega. Here, the fate of the Terran Republic will be decided. The crew makes an extraordinary discovery - one that could change the outcome of the battle. The dying Empire clings to its last hope. And Zadiya Ark makes a momentous decision...Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink!The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In a deva...

In the Epicurus system, the still overcrowded Proxima encounters another Republic cruiser. The Hadrian agrees to take on some of the survivors. The system itself appears to be an island of peace, offering the crew a much-needed shore leave. But something is not right - Zadiya Ark senses a trap...Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink!The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In...

The Republic lies in ruins. As the Proxima's crew searches for supplies and repairs, they are pursued by Colonial forces. Tension mounts on the Proxima. Then an incident occurs - and all hell breaks loose on board! Can Captain Ark prevent a mutiny? Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink! The Terran Republic is falling apart. Former colonies declare their independence, plunging the galaxy into chaos. In a devastating battle, the Terran star cruiser Proxima barely e...

Just one more hyperspace jump and the Proxima will have reached its destination - when the engines fail again. There is nothing around except for a mining station that has been abandoned for decades. Major Vara and his team investigate the station to see if they can get the spare parts they need. Suddenly, Colonial pursuit ships appear! There is no escape and the battle is hopeless - only a miracle can save the Proxima! Star Cruiser Proxima - an odyssey through an empire on the brink! The ...

Knowledge is power. Simply stated, this book provides graduate students-traditional and returning learners-with power. To succeed, graduate students need to understand the process of completing a graduate degree, control as many aspects of the process as possible, and be careful, skillful, and tactful negotiators. This book gives prospective graduate students a preview of what to expect and equips current graduate students with what they need to know to maneuver an often labyrinthine syste...

Knowledge is power. Simply stated, Managing the Graduate School Experience: From Acceptance to Graduation and Beyond provides graduate students with power as it helps them to understand and complete a graduate degree, regardless of how the degree is offered — online or on-campus. It also encourages them to take control of the graduate school process as much as possible and negotiate with faculty and the administration regarding all aspects of the program.Some additional key feature...

They say every cat has nine lives. This one has a voice.The Lord of This Household is a hilarious, heartwarming, and relentlessly clever memoir narrated by a self‑appointed feline sovereign who has tolerated his human “staff” for far too long. From the sacred Treaty of the Food Bowl to the betrayal of the veterinary thermometer, from the midnight zoomies manifesto to the quiet ritual of the Silent Purr Press, this cat holds nothing back.With wit sharper than a claw and a su...

Unlock the Wisdom of Your Nightly DreamsEvery night while you sleep, your soul speaks through symbols, images, and metaphors. Most of us wake forgetting - dismissing these messages as random mental noise.But what if you could remember? What if your dreams aren't random brain firings but profound personal and spiritual guidance waiting to be accessed?A Practical Guide to Dreamwork is your comprehensive companion for entering the dream realm with intention and returning ...

You don’t have a broken brain—you have an ancient one. In this practical, no-fluff audiobook, neuroscience meets real life with 50 micro-actions that take five minutes or less. Each trick is designed to work *with* your brain’s evolutionary wiring, not against it.Learn the 60-second move that stops an anxious spiral cold, why your phone feels impossible to ignore (and how to reclaim control), and science-backed techniques to remember names, keys, and tasks without the mental fog. D...