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War-game simulation specialists James F. Dunnigan and Austin Bay have revised their highly regarded analyses, bringing up to date not only the many conventional conflicts around the world today but the new battlegrounds that have emerged since the previous edition was published more than a decade ago - the Global War on Terror, counterinsurgency struggles around the world and the latest frontier of modern combat: cyber war.

In a distant realm, a reckless young prodigy plumbs the depths of lost magic and dreams of restoring her family's honor by resurrecting the forbidden art of Mythblade forging. Her plan is unthinkable, her will, unstoppable. Her name is Lorelei. Meanwhile, back on earth, a smart-mouth teen gets a second chance at life as the caretaker of a dangerous magical storehouse. A storehouse whose most dangerous artifact happens to be the key to mythblade forging. His name is Sam. When Sam and Lorelei's worlds collide, will they be enemies or friends?

Fourteen mysteries to test your inner sleuth! This collection includes "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain, narrated by Mauro Hantman; "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" by Baroness Orczy, narrated by Davina Porter; "Problem of the Superfluous Finger" by Jacques Futrelle, narrated by Stephen R. Thorne; "The Blue Sequin" by R. Austin Freeman, narrated by Simon Vance; "An Intangible Clue" by Anna Katharine Green, narrated by Angela Brazil; and "The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe, narrated by Mauro Hantman, among others.

What would happen if you took a 2-week no-strings-attached vacation away from your business right now? Would it pretty much stop without you? Struggle, and ultimately slow down? Or would it still run, grow, and THRIVE without you? If the answer frightens you, 'The 2-Week Vacation Test' is your wake-up call and your blueprint to freedom. For 6- and 7-figure entrepreneurs stuck in the chaos of day-to-day operations, the idea of taking a vacation might seem like a distant dream or a recipe for disaster. But what if it was the key to unlock your business' full potential?

Discover the joy of a harmonious pet relationship and bring out the best in your reactive dog, even if past attempts have failed! Do sudden outbursts and relentless barking leave you feeling helpless? Are the stares and judgment from others when your dog overreacts becoming too much to handle? Do you long for a peaceful, mutual understanding with your dog that seems just out of reach? You're not alone! Many dog owners like you face these overwhelming challenges daily.

Sigrid hates working at the Dollar Pal but having always resisted the idea of growing up into the trappings of adulthood, she did not graduate high school, preferring to roam the streets of her small town with her best friend Greta, the only person in the world who ever understood her. Her older sister Margit is baffled and frustrated by Sigrid’s inability to conform to the expectations of polite society. But Sigrid’s detachment veils a deeper turmoil and sensitivity.

A collection of 31 tales of mystery and murder from the career of the great scientific detective, Dr John Thorndyke. Including every story from John Thorndyke's Cases (1909), The Adventures of Dr Thorndyke (1912), Percival Bland's Proxy (1913), The Missing Mortgagee (1914), Dr Thorndyke's Case-book (1923), and The Puzzle Lock and Other Stories (1925)

Penrose is an eccentric old man in possession of some dazzling gems, which he won’t insure. When Dr Thorndyke is alerted to a burglary at his house, a scrap of paper is found with the word ‘lobster’ on it and two Latin words, and Penrose has fled in panic after a car accident. The police are clearly mystified but Thorndyke in his indelible style is on track, hunting down a fugitive, testing a theory and getting to the bottom of a tantalising, complex mystery.

Adopted brother and sister Troy and Emma Kline are fortunate enough to be accepted into an elite organization known as Dynami as they begin their freshman year of college. Their parents are members of this very private organization and reveal that it is much more than either of them had at first expected. Unlike any other fraternity or sorority, this organization will remain involved with their lives forever, and as full-fledged members, they are going to experience things others could only dream of!

Trying to understand the nature of evil through the Nazi dictator's own words. Every quotation is followed by a thorough explanation of its meaning and how Hitler's ideas were implemented in the search for power and military conquest. What was Hitler thinking about? What did he say and think to make his incredible rise to power possible? What made Hitler so appealing to the German people? This book will illustrate for you the authoritarian and fascist values, so you may stay focused on what is necessary to keep democracy alive.

In this eye-opening account of life in the ER, Paul Austin recalls how the daily grind of long, erratic shifts and endless hordes of patients with sad stories sent him down a path of bitterness and cynicism. Gritty, powerful, and ultimately redemptive, Something for the Pain is a revealing glimpse into the fragility of compassion and sanity in the industrial setting of today’s hospitals.

College is a place that can either make your faith or break your faith. It is a crucible where the fires of the world prove the authenticity of faith—making it wither like dross or making it glimmer like gold. Many Christians go to college and immediately find themselves face-to-face with a host of worldviews, values, and lifestyles they have never before encountered. Then they start asking the hard questions: What do I believe? How do I respond? Who am I? What should I do with my life? This book stands at the intersection of the Christian faith and the college life. 10 Things Every ...

Pillow Talk is a dirty and intimate sex podcast hosted by sex blogger Emma Austin and her husband Jake. Every other week, they cover topics related to sex, porn, and relationships (but mostly sex).

Forsaken is a broken clay vessel in Comfort Cove, a quaint 19th-century fishing village. This is a story about the struggle for her soul as she is discarded on the Potter's Field, the town's garbage dump. The cosmic war for humanity is brought to vivid reality as Master Potter finds her there.

John Gillam was a gambler. John Gillam faced financial ruin and was the victim of a sinister blackmail attempt. John Gillam is now dead. In this exceptional mystery, Dr Thorndyke is brought in to untangle the secrecy surrounding the death of John Gillam, a man not known for insanity and thoughts of suicide.

Let's talk about and obsess over Dragon Quest! The 35-year-old JRPG series has its hooks in us, and we're okay with that. Austin played through the whole series in a single year and is blogging about it, and Beej is discovering and adoring the series right on his heels. From character spotlights to deep dives into mainline games and more, we hang out each week to rave about Dragon Quest and celebrate the series! Like all Geek to Geek shows, we try to keep a clean rating. DQ is about fun for us, and if you can play DQ with your kiddos, you can listen to our Dragon Quest podcast with them too!

Dear Fellow Heart Palp Sufferer, I know the frustration you are feeling right now. Your heart palpitations are ruining your life. Your doctor tells you, “Everything’s fine. Just ignore them,” but somehow, you can't ignore them. It can be so frustrating! When your Holter monitor fails to pick anything, you feel like you are running in circles. I know that feeling well. . I researched high and low to learn more about how to beat heart palpitations, ectopic beats, SVTs, PACs, PVCs, and AFib. Even though the information I found was useful, it was repetitive. Been there, done that. I ...

Wyatt’s always been the caretaker for his three younger siblings, but when his parents’ negligence becomes too much, he needs to step in and make things official. Keeping the kids out of foster care and raising them by himself is almost too much for one 24 year old to handle, but he’ll do anything to protect his family. Even if it means turning to a staid and surprisingly attractive lawyer who’s willing to take his case on a pro bono basis.

As everyone knows, the last 10 pounds are always the hardest ones to lose. Now, in Lose Those Last 10 Pounds, award-winning fitness expert Denise Austin offers a fat-blasting, foolproof plan for tackling that elusive final stretch and achieving long-lasting weight-loss success. Whether you are stuck in a dieting rut or simply need to shape up for a special occasion, Denise's easy-to-use 28-day program shows you how to jump-start your metabolism, develop healthy eating and fitness habits, and shed your body's most stubborn pounds—forever.

Sermons from St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas.