"There are certain books we call great for want of a better term, that rise like monuments above the cemeteries of literature: Clarissa Harlowe, Great Expectations, Ulysses. The Rack to my mind is one of this company." - Graham Greene"A terrific book . . . a penetrating examination of the nature of suffering . . . to read it is in itself an experience." - Time and Tide"Quite possibly a masterpiece." - Irish Times"Book of the year if there ever was one." - V. S. Prit...

The Broads discusses the history of the Broads, the people who come into contact with and influence these waterways, and what the future holds.The unique complex of eastern English wetlands known as the Norfolk Broads is an outstanding example of Man’s exploitation of nature: the Broads are almost entirely artificial, waterlogged pits left by medieval turf-cutters. Largely owing to their origin they are astonishingly varied. Some contain fresh water, some salt, others are brackish....

The main purpose for publishing this book is to give godly instructions to the men of God to help them fully understand what God has commanded of them to be godly men""godly husbands and godly fathers""and be a godly example for others to follow and live a life well pleasing to God.

#1 Simone's brother Calvin dies suspiciously in an accident. She learns the deed to disputed property is in her name. Simone turns to her brother's best friend Nash for help. Together, they work to uncover Calvin's secrets. As threats turn into attempts on her life, she discovers no one is who they seem, including Nash and her parents. If she can’t unravel Calvin's past, she won’t survive her future.#2 When Miakoda Nez's husband goes missing after ...

Four sisters to find. One compass to bind.I'm Kiki, and I'm a failed demon slayer. There should be a twelve-step group for people like me. When I discover a secret about my past, I'm thrown into another realm that's nothing like NYC. When I try to find out why I have wings, I meet a guy who looks like a Viking and looks at me in a way that makes me fluttery inside.Turns out Soren spends too much time at the tile table and infuriating the king's guards—evide...

Two couples, one unforgettable summer.Charlotte and Ethan – Fate brought them together as children, and phone calls and letters solidified their bond. When tragedy struck, they were torn apart until one fateful summer morning when they met again. Will they be able to acknowledge the love that fate decreed, or will they let the opportunity of a lifetime slip through their fingers?Francesca and Jackson – They met as children and became a couple as teens. At twenty, she must l...

Dive into close to 300,000 words of whumpy goodness in the 12 Months of Whump 2025 Omnibus! This book brings together 12 standalone novellas from 12 different authors. Be warned: these stories are a bloody good time.Lux in Tenebris: Poena et Salus by Isaac RyalsThere's nothing angelic about these angels.Hunting Static by Jayde LayneBeware the static. Outrun the stati...

Charlotte-based NationsBank, formerly named NCNB, became one of the nation’s leading financial powers following its acquisition in 1988 of First Republic Bank of Texas and its merger in 1991 with Atlanta-based C&S/Sovran. The authors provide a corporate history of this maverick financial institution.

Terry Sanford (1917–1998) was one of the most important public figures of the postwar South. First as North Carolina’s governor and later as president of Duke University, he demonstrated a dynamic style of progressive leadership marked by compassion and creativity. This book tells the story of Sanford’s beginnings, his political aspirations, his experiences in office, and, of course, his numerous accomplishments in the context of a period of revolutionary change in the South.After d...

Break the bad habits that damage loving relationships—and replace them with good ones that last.Whether you are male or female, single or married, gay or straight, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by world-renowned therapist Dr. Albert Ellis, can help anyone—at any age—learn to maintain healthy and lasting love. Simple and effective, the proven REBT techniques in this landmark book show you how to relate lovingly and intimately, for the long term.

Warning: This work contains material that some may find offensive.Dylan usually gets what he wants…except for Nicoletta. Resident bad boy and wilderness guide Dylan Harper lives life on his own terms, until one fateful night when an accident leaves him broken and rethinking his life. The man with one regret will come face to face with it when he least expects to. The only girl to tell him no, Nicoletta Ballas, is hired to help him with his recovery and is the only one who could des...

Jeremiah 4:22 For my people is foolish they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding; they are wise to do evil, but to do go good they have no knowledge.Sottish Strongs #5530 cakal, saw-kawl; means silly, foolish, sottish. Dont be sottish, silly, foolish, seek understanding, wisdom and knowledge; do good and shun stupidity, learn of God study his word.My name is Ally, an authentic Christian with fl aws, weaknesses, hab...