"Sweetie, I'm home." I tried to put as much kindness into my voice as possible. I didn't want to have another argument - at least not right away.Silence."Sweetheart?"A gunshot echoed from our bedroom, followed by the sound of a bullet casing skipping along a wall.Everything slowed down.***When a life is destroyed, when guilt says you played a role in its destruction, how do you face the days ahead? Twenty-six-year-old Abel Keogh chooses to ig...

A Canonical Journey to Explore the Mission of the Eternal God“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). This declarative phrase introduces fundamental questions circling the minds of skeptics and believers of Christianity alike. What was God’s mission when he chose to create? And why, through the Savior’s death on the cross and the witness of his church, does he continue to redeem the very creation that rebels against him?To answer these imperativ...

Feed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations.Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods is leading to a fascinating era of oceanic discovery. Shark Biology and Conservation is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the diversity, evol...

**The residents of a New England town become obsessed with finding the cure for a mysterious ailment spreading through their community in this “kaleidoscopic and gorgeous” (People, Book of the Week) novel about love’s capacities in a changing world.“The Emilys is a smart, soulful novel brimming with wonder, grace, and mystery.”—Claire Vaye Watkins, author of I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness**Eve is at a breaking point. Alone with her two childr...

'Echoes of a Dragon's Destiny,' A tale of Ember, a dragon with storm-controlling talents, leads a diverse crew on a mission to save their kingdom from an ancient prophesy. Faced with unforeseen obstacles and long-buried secrets, Ember must reawaken latent powers and bring erstwhile rivals together to face a greater evil. The climatic confrontation unfolds as Ember reshapes Draconia's future, leaving behind a legacy of unity in this thrilling story of sacrifice, courage, and the enduring po...

As an Englishman I much regret to say in reply to the first question, that, after a very rigorous examination of authorities and weighing of evidence, and making allowance for the not unnatural exaggeration and embellishment by men smarting under deprivation of liberty, I find that foreigners have not unduly emphasized the brutality with which we treated a large proportion of our prisoners of war, and I am fairly confident that after a study of the following pages my readers will agree wit...

A fun, pocket-size A–Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrationsSharkpedia is an entertaining and enlightening celebration of sharks featuring close to 100 entries, based on the latest knowledge and enriched by original illustrations. Avoiding tired factoids, shark authority Daniel Abel gives new bite to essential information about sharks, including their adaptations as top predators, 450-million-year ev...

Former London detective Jake Jackson finds his new life in the country threatened when an old case from the past buried deep within an archeological dig site resurfaces in this beautifully written and deeply immersive mystery that will challenge your deductive skills.A beautiful landscape . . .It began as the project of a lifetime—a group of archaeologists, uncovering the remains of a Roman settlement on a picturesque hill in the glorious English c...

Timmy and Lamar's ordinary school life takes a wild turn when they launch the Bully-Buster Plan, a mission to tackle their school's biggest challenge—Grayson Grobble, the notorious bully. But as they dig deeper, they discover Grayson's tough exterior hides a surprising story.Through clever strategies, kindness, and teamwork, the boys embark on an adventure of transformation, proving that even the hardest hearts can change.How Timmy Tamed the School Bull...

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The anthology titled *The Present State of Wit* offers a profound exploration of the evolving dimensions of wit through the nuanced voices of seventeenth and eighteenth-century literature. This collection embodies a rich tapestry of stylistic diversity and thematic depth, ranging from satirical essays to pithy reflections. It provides an insightful examination of the period's social and cultural milieus, reflecting the ethos of intellectual engagement that flourished during the Age of Enli...

Reality is fragile. Alex Carter is about to break it.Alex Carter used to be a journalist—sharp, skeptical, and barely holding himself together after losing everything that mattered. When he's assigned a routine obituary, he expects tedium. Instead, he finds a man with no past. No real birth records. No family. Just a name, and a history that doesn't hold.Driven by a need to understand, Alex follows the trail—and discovers others just like him. People who shouldn't ...