As the fall of this tree following an ordinary weather event surprised its community, revealing that the roots beneath the surface had decayed, the minor turbulences in our own lives will often reveal that the foundation on which we have built our lives has severe deterioration just beneath the surface also. It is when we come to realize that our falling flat on our faces was caused by our corrupt hearts that many of us will then look outside of ourselves for an escape.The scriptur...

October 1941. Twenty-one-year-old Alan Mart is posted to India and taken under the wing of the dogmatic, overbearing Acting-Captain Sam Holl. Following the Japanese advance on Singapore, the men are deployed to Malaya. What follows is a quietly shattering and searingly authentic depiction of the claustrophobia of jungle warfare and the indiscriminate nature of conflict.Based on David Piper's own wartime experience in South East Asia, this new edition of a 1959 classic includes a co...

Divorced, discouraged and drinking before lunch, Elizabeth Graham is ripe for a new job, a new city, and a new lover. She moves to Austin, a city straining to retain its carefree identity in the face of explosive growth and gentrification. Elizabeth's new boss, Juliet Andro, self-medicates in a geologically unstable cave using a chemical produced by a colony of blue salamanders. The chemical enables humans to transcend death, but the process exacts a shocking price.After a mysterio...

October 1941. Twenty-one-year-old Alan Mart is posted to India and taken under the wing of the dogmatic, overbearing Acting-Captain Sam Holl. Following the Japanese advance on Singapore, the men are deployed to Malaya. What follows is a quietly shattering and searingly authentic depiction of the claustrophobia of jungle warfare and, ultimately, the futility of war.

Hundreds of lives were lost following the sinking of the Titanic because the owners, believing their ship was unsinkable, neglected to provide sufficient lifeboats. If you believe your heart is unsinkable then you also have decided you dont need a rescue boat. But if you have an addictive behavior interfering with your daily activities, your relationships, and even your will to live, you have a sinking feeling deep in your soul. Since your heart is sinkable how can you be rescued?I...

Eat Your Succulents Did you know that some succulents are not just beautiful but also edible? Whether you're a forager, gardener, plant-based eater, or sustainability enthusiast, this book will introduce you to the hidden world of wild edible succulents. What You'll Discover Inside: - Foraging Guide – Learn how to identify, harvest, and safely eat succulents like purslane, prickly pear, and aloe vera. - Sustainable Eating and Growing – Reduce food waste, embrace drought-resistant, eco-frie...

Life as a landscape painter on an inherited ranch is easy for Alex Colvin until a peculiar meteorite shatters his complacency. Alex unknowingly possesses the final component of an outlandish physics experiment being conducted by Reverend Lucas Ruthlier, leader of the Church of the God Particle.Reverend Ruthlier's lifelong dream depends on possessing the meteorite, and now he's coming for it.Based on the race to discover a unifying theory of modern physics and cosmology, Chu...

At the turn of the 20th century, Maria-Luisa Moresco was not like most Italian women of her time. She was driven to achieve her professional aspirations when others looked for a happy and healthy family and a peaceful environment to call home. But when multiple tragedies struck – earthquakes and storms, unexpected deaths, World War II, broken relationships, even murders – she, and later her daughter Chiara, were forced to find a way forward despite their irreplaceable losses. Against the b...

You've built it from a mere concept to a thriving reality.Your business isn't just a venture; it's a testament to your dedication and hard work.But the thought of selling? It's more than just a transaction—it's an emotional journey, a pivotal chapter in your life's story.Enter Ryan Guth, founder of Goldfin Group and your guide through the intricate maze of selling your successful business, from contemplating a sale to navigating life post-deal.Imagine a futu...

Tommy, left alone to be raised by an abusive father, finds solace in a mysterious stranger who only comes around every October. Having become reclusive, Tommy has lost any friends that he once had and looks forward to these annual visits. This year the visit will be different. Tommy and the visitor who exists just beyond the shadows have made plans. This October, Tommy will show them all that he is no blockhead

Dreamer at the End of the Universe tells the epic story of four generations of a Celtic family battling the elements and the animals to scrape a living from a land with no fat and little lean. Ours was a wilderness farm in Central Ontario populated by animals, insects, and rocks. And I loved that place. The early generations killed the animals and fought the land. My generation has come to realize who owns this place. Humans have been tenants for a handful of years, while the true owners a...

Most consumers use the Internet to research local businesses, and most avoid those with less than four stars. It suggests that your clients are looking for reasons to hire you rather than just your products and services. But say no more! Because this book will help you with what exactly you need to do.This book will teach you how to market your landscaping business to potential customers and what steps to take to convert a lead into a scheduled call. Any successful landscaping company want...