"A forgotten friend. A cryptic letter. A island full of secrets."Immunologist Oliver Hunt thought the zombie plague was a thing of the past. But when a suspicious letter from an old colleague draws him to the remote St. Leo’s Island, he finds himself trapped in a high-security fortress as a deadly storm hits. A silent phone call confirms his worst fears: the nightmare is back, and the island is ground zero. Survival isn't just about outrunning the storm—it's about uncovering the tr...

The Ninth Inning series presents Memphis Angels' center fielder, Spencer O'Dell.Spencer O'Dell is a commitment phobe who ends up having a teammate's sister-in-law on his arm for a fundraiser. After a surprisingly good time, Spencer thinks he's hit the jackpot because he's finally found a woman who wants a no-strings attached type of relationship.Harmony Gardner only cares about three things in life: work, family, and sex. She's too busy with her career to take the time to d...

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a new approach topsychotherapy that rethinks even our most basic assumptions of mental well-being. Starting with the assumption that the normal condition of human existence is suffering and struggle, ACT works by first encouraging individuals to accept their lives as they are in the here and now. This acceptance is an antidote to the problem of avoidance, which ACT views as among the greatest risk factors for unnecessary suffering and poor ...

Though biblical scholars have searched for centuries, little is known about the childhood of Jesus. Fortunately, this incomplete picture gives Spencer Smith and Mark Penta ample room for their entertaining and highly imaginative cartoon book Young Jesus Chronicles.With a tongue-in-cheek premise that the book is the result of a recently unearthed account of Jesus's formative years as deciphered by Vatican-authorized experts (that is, cartoonists Smith and Penta), Young ...

Ce livre est une étude des dynamiques qui ont entraîné la construction du marché de l’art aux États-Unis entre les années 1800 et 1930. Il s’agit d’une analyse des transformations qui ont permis la construction d’un réseau national à partir de réseaux régionaux. Plus précisément, elle traite de la manière dont les Beaux-Arts se sont développés à Boston, Philadelphie et New York à partir d’idéologies et d’idéaux religieux, ainsi qu’à partir des concepts et stéréotypes socioculturels attaché...

Ist (seelischer) Schmerz nicht ein normaler und unvermeidlicher Teil des menschlichen Lebens? Doch wenn man versucht, ihm aus dem Weg zu gehen oder belastende Erlebnisse zu verdrängen, führt dies zu Leid und längerfristigen Problemen, die die Lebensqualität beeinträchtigen. Wenn du dieses Buch durcharbeitest, lernst du, nicht vergeblich gegen den Schmerz anzukämpfen, sondern dich auf deine Werte zu besinnen und diese in neue Handlungsmuster umzusetzen. Die Akzeptanz- und Commitment-Therapi...

The Essentials of Great Writing If you are one of the many people who find it hard to write or simply want to improve your skills, this little book might be just what you need. It is short and accessible to any reader, yet it covers everything from the basics of good style to how to make words sing. The Essentials of Great Writing is liberally laced with quotations illustrating the many facets of the writing craft. It could even launch you on a love affair with words. Because it covers the...

Is the stress of property management taking the joy from the business? Discover a powerful mindset shift to improve your attitude and increase profit.Are your tenants driving you crazy? Do you wish you had more time for yourself and not your property management business? If you're a single-unit landlord or you're a property manager wanting more career satisfaction and higher profits, implementing a no-frills proven process can improve your performance and reduce st...

La gente sufre. No se trata solo de que sienta dolor físico; el sufrimiento es mucho más que eso. Los seres humanos tienen que habérselas también con el dolor psíquico que experimentan: con sus emociones y pensamientos negativos, con los recuerdos desagradables, los impulsos y sensaciones negativas. Tienen todo eso en la cabeza, se preocupan por ello, lo lamentan y lo temen. Pero, al mismo tiempo, demuestran un enorme valor, una profunda compasión y una notable capacidad para afrontar sus ...

Are You Becoming Forgetful? The Doctor is In!Do you have trouble finding your keys in the morning or forget what you were looking for altogether? When you meet new people, do you often forget their names—as soon as they leave the room? Don't panic! Just because you can't remember why you picked up this audiobook doesn't mean you're losing your mind—or even your memory. It's more likely that stress and information overload are making it harder for you to get information into your he...

For better or worse… That was the promise Denver and Kensa made, but it’s a sentiment they’ve somehow lost along the way. What started as a passionate wildfire has diminished to a flicker, all but snuffed out by unspoken fears, perceived betrayal, and a complete breakdown in communication. Can either of them tuck their ego away long enough to rekindle their flame?

You are not alone.Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28Thirty-one authors share their hearts and struggles in this look within the Biblical book of Matthew. We pray that from these devotionals, you will know that Jesus loves you deeply. You are not alone. There is no place you have gone that is too far away from God, and He alone can help you truly be the person you want to be.Compiled by Camy Tang