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Jack Bennett has a wife, two kids, the perfect job - and the perfect affair. When he is caught and it all comes crashing down, Jack is left with no one to turn to. No friends. No family, except his recovering drug addict of a sister. On a Sunday morning drive, he sees a homeless man locked out of a church service, banging on the door. He stops and offers the guy a cup of coffee. He asks the man his name, and the guy says Yeshua. As in, Jesus.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production complete with music and sound effects to enhance the listener's enjoyment of this classic poem. Twas the Night Before Christmas was originally published anonymously in 1823 as "A Visit from St. Nicholas". Perhaps the most famous Christmas poem of all time, it relates the story of a father awoken from his sleep on Christmas Eve by Santa Claus—St. Nick in the poem—who lands with his sleigh and "eight tiny reindeer" on the roof of the house, comes down the chimney, and delivers toys to the family.

Here is an anthology of exceptional Science Fiction short stories. Volume 2 includes "Proof by Hal Clement; "Mimic" by Donald A. Wollheim, and "Pilgrimage" by Nelson Bond.

The latest in the thrilling and “lively” (The New York Times) Agents of the Crown series follows John Dee and his wife working together in an act of espionage that may turn out to be treason. While working on a powerful new weapon for England, the country’s first secret agent John Dee...

For much of the past 30 years, Iraq has been one of the world’s greatest hot spots. The 1980s saw Ba’athist strongman Saddam Hussein go to war with Iran as well as the Kurds, who maintained an autonomous region of their own in Northern Iraq. Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait touched off a Gulf War that was followed by biting sanctions. And the 2003 American-led invasion against Hussein’s regime provided the uninformed an all-too-brutal crash course on Iraq’s ethnic and religious divisions and the Middle East’s as a whole.

Rooted: A Year of Growing Deep in God's Word Are you longing for a deeper connection with God? Do you desire to move beyond surface-level faith and sink your roots into the rich soil of God’s Word? Rooted: A Year of Growing Deep in God's Word is the tool you’ve been looking for—a guide to cultivating a thriving, unshakable relationship with God through daily Scripture study and reflection. This devotional is designed to take you on a year-long journey of spiritual growth and transformation. Each day offers: Thought-provoking reflections to help you understand and apply Scripture to ...

This book shows how human rights became the primary language for social change in Canada and how a single decade became the locus for that emergence. The author argues that the 1970s was a critical moment in human rights history—one that transformed political culture, social movements, law, and foreign policy. Human Rights in Canada is one of the first sociological studies of human rights in Canada. It explains that human rights are a distinct social practice, and it documents those social conditions that made human rights significant at a particular historical moment.

This is the audio program to play at home over Christmas or during the car journey to see relatives. Dylan Thomas, "The Little Match Girl," and "The Nutcracker" are read by Jenny Agutter with accompanying Tchaikovsky's music - this is a must for Christmas. It contains new recordings as well as some of the finest tracks from the Naxos AudioBooks catalogue.

What happens when a Greek goddess of destiny joins forces with Mrs. Satan? Prepare for a story of laughs, thrills, and moral dilemmas. Fate, the ancient Greek god of destiny, and Mrs. Satan (aka Lilia Devaux) team up to shake things up on Earth. In their quest to challenge humanity's moral compass, they create chaos that forces people to confront their deepest desires and darkest secrets. As Fate's all-knowing nature clashes with Mrs. Satan's mischief-making inclinations, a comical series of events unfold with unpredictable consequences for both human and divine realms alike. From a small ...

Who says you can’t go to Hell and back? Lilia Devaux—formerly Mrs. Satan—has a new gig: running an exclusive travel agency that offers near-immortals guided tours of the underworld. Souls in torment, infernal landscapes, a front-row seat to damnation—it’s all part of the package. But this isn’t just business. It’s a power play. Her ex-husband, Lucian (better known as Satan), is watching her closely. He’s still searching for a new queen, but lately, he’s making it clear—he might just want Lilia back. Too bad she’s a little busy dodging murder attempts, keeping Heaven ...

Where is God? Lilia has escaped Hell, defied her marriage to Satan, and carved out a new life on Earth. But just as she begins to find peace, a mysterious old woman appears—always just out of reach. Convinced this figure is a divine sign, Lilia embarks on a relentless two-week chase across rugged countryside and shadowed forests, driven by a question she can’t ignore: Is God calling her? The unexpected presence of the most reviled man in the world complicated her journey—the father of her unborn child. Together, they follow the enigmatic woman, encountering strange allies and ...

In this volume of the series of short science fiction stories we discover new sapient races, a race to Mars, planets disintegrating, psionic interlopers, hidden ancient worlds, explosive exploits and time travel. The stories are: 'Atom Drive' by Charles Louis Fontenay, 'Hot Planet' by Hal Clement, 'Nobel Redman' by Jesse Franklin Bone, 'Seed of the Arctic Ice' by H. G. Winter, 'Silver Dome' by Harl Vincent, 'The Vortex Blaster' by Edward Elmer Smith and 'Time and Time Again' by H. Beam Piper.

The First Epistle to the Corinthians claims no author except "the Church of God which sojourns at Rome", but the early church unanimously attributed it to Clement of Rome. This letter had a profound impact on the early church and was commonly read aloud to congregations even through the fourth century - a fact that demonstrates the letter's importance to the early believers and the endurance of the call to repentance found within its pages.

David Pearson has been working security at the Colorado State Capitol for a few months. One night he gets involved with historical figures from the Capitol's past. How will he and Trooper Yule survive the night in the tunnels below the state capitol.

Evee-Rose is a small girl and her parents have been called out to one of Great Britain's colonies. While in the care of her grandparents, she discovers that England's waterways offer children a myriad of new sights, sounds, and adventures. Also that there is so much that Mother Nature and her beautiful country offers for free to those who spend the time to take notice. Her life on the water soon demonstrates how fragile the world is and how wonderful are her people.

Three young Jewish sisters from Leipzig, Germany huddle together in the cold darkness of night waiting for their smugglers to rescue them and bring them to freedom in Belgium. Their mother, in a state of shock following Kristallnacht, is left behind, sedated in a psychiatric hospital. November 1938 begins the four year ordeal of the seven member Kroch family who endure unfathomable conditions in their fight for survival: imprisonment in French internment camps, hiding in a tiny tool shed, and adapting to the deplorable conditions of a Nazi prison.

In the last year, Egypt has undergone a revolution that expelled its authoritarian leader of nearly 30 years, and implemented elections that have pitted the Egyptian military in a power struggle with the Muslim Brotherhood, the long-time Islamic opposition group with ties to Hamas and elements of al-Qaeda. Making everything that much more surreal, the events have played out before well placed television cameras with continuous "real time" coverage of the revolution, and ongoing turmoil, and foreign nations around the world eagerly await or dread the end result.

This classic tale is enhanced by musical collaboration with Mike Hall, film composer, and warm narration by Kathy Verduin. Feel the children's excitement as Sugar Plums dance in their heads, hear Santa as he wishes all a Merry Christmas, and sense Poppa's excitement as he accidentally runs into Santa in the living room! Children of all ages will love this new twist on Clement Clarke Moore's classic tale!

Le XVIème siècle est très riche, notamment en raison des grandes découvertes et à la pensée humaniste qui se diffuse chez tous les intellectuels de l'époque. Il y a effusion et diffusion des connaissances : on veut tout savoir, tout comprendre. C'est aussi un moment de retour aux textes antiques. La Pléiade, avec Du Bellay et Ronsard, est un groupe d'amis poètes qui ont pour volonté de renouveler la poésie du Moyen Age qu'ils considèrent comme dépassée.

“Awaiting the King: A 25-Day Devotional Journey” Rediscover the wonder of Advent with Awaiting the King: A 25-Day Devotional Journey. Each day invites you to pause, reflect, and draw closer to Jesus as you prepare to celebrate His birth. This devotional is more than a countdown to Christmas—it’s an opportunity to experience the transforming hope, peace, joy, and love that only Christ can bring. Through Scripture, heartfelt reflections, and inspiring stories, you’ll discover new ways to connect the message of Advent to your everyday life. Features include: • Daily Bible Passages ...