The Specter of Death walks among us. The undead have started to evolve. The mirror holds more than just the truth of your reflection. The government is hiding a terrible secret that could end humanity and two brave soldiers must use their wits, their will, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of firepower to bring the threat down.Within are a wide variety of short stories from the twisted mind of David Jobe

18 festive stories of murder and mystery in the grand tradition of Christmas crime fiction, from the masters of the genre.Including the New York Times bestselling JT Ellison, USA Today bestseller Sam Carrington, Sunday Times bestseller C.L. Taylor, and many more...The award-winning Marie O'Regan and Paul Kane invite you to a festive gathering of bestselling, critically acclaimed and award-winning writers in tribute to classic crime stories....

Throughout history, Chinese scholars have made profound contributions to mathematics and science, earning global recognition for their exceptional work. This book honours the remarkable achievements of these distinguished individuals, recipients of the Fields Medal and the Wolf Prize, two of the highest honours in their respective fields.From overcoming challenges to reaching the pinnacle of academic excellence, these laureates have advanced human knowledge and inspired countless o...

Theological discourse in the West has consistently valued the word over the image. Aesthetics, which discerns the criteria and value of the beautiful and what "pleases the senses," is the discipline that prioritizes sensual intelligence over the rational; this book advocates a reconsideration of the doctrine of the incarnation through an aesthetics of vulnerability, in which the ethical optics of attention to the vulnerable other becomes the standpoint in which to ponder the significance o...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the ultimate guide to unlocking your sexual potential and embracing a journey of self-discovery with 'Mastering the Art of Self-Pleasure.' In this comprehensive handbook, explore ten transformative chapters filled with empowering insights, practical techniques, and mindful practices designed to elevate your solo and partnered pleasure experiences. From understanding your body's desires to overcoming challenges and celebrating y...

Horrible Harry is at it again in a rollicking story of Field Day adventures, mishaps...and revenge!It’s one of the best days at South School: Field Day! That means bean bag tosses, relay races, and tug of war. When Mr. Deltoid announces students will pair up to compete for a mystery prize, Harry and Dougare determined to win. But at what cost? Harry's sneaky tactics leave Sid and Mary grumbling. They even claim he’s cheating. Harry insists he's playing fai...

A star athlete shares her trailblazing account of triumph in the face of sexism, self-doubt, and injury, gives a remarkable global tour of the women's soccer world, and presents a stirring call-to-action to secure equal pay and conditions.When Susie Petruccelli won a place on Harvard University's soccer team, she felt on top of the world—talented, strong, and worthy. Unfortunately, after sustaining injuries and developing health problems, she felt her worth slip aw...

The Lobbying and Advocacy Handbook for Nonprofit Organizations, Second Edition, is your complete road map to shaping public policy at the state and local level. It gives detailed, step-by-step instructions for developing an effective plan and putting it into action. With this handbook, you will discover how lobbying can help fulfill your mission; learn how to initiate, support, or defeat bills; develop effective lobbying skills; gather and mobilize support for your positions; lear...

Children are taught much about the men who shaped early America, but history-shaping colonial women remain largely unknown and undiscussed. The Extraordinary Suzy Wright sets about to change that, telling the little-known story of Quaker Susanna (Suzy) Wright (1697–1784), a renowned poet and political activist. Suzy helped settle the Pennsylvania frontier, where she acted as legal counselor to her less literate neighbors, preparing wills, deeds, indentures, and other contracts. Surviving d...

Here is A Christmas Treasury for all ages. Included are Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, and other delightful poetry and fiction. Beautifully illustrated, this book will become part of your family's Christmas tradition for years to come.

This is a fictional children’s book for the wonder of the minds of children. It could bring laughter and excitement for children at play. Playing outside without supervision, the character Jocelyn accidentally wanders off into the woods as she was flying her kite when her grandmother told her to be careful and not wander off into the wooded area. Now she is so far away from her grandmother’s house and is lost. There’s no way back. She cannot remember the way back. As she stood under the oa...