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Set in the heart of global finance, Shadow Banking follows the lives of City hopefuls, as they try to wheel, deal and backstab their way to billions. Remember: lifes a trade. It is 1994. Al Denham turns up to his first day at City banking giant Trenchart Colville, he thinks hes there to start a job. But in fact, he's at the beginning of a journey that will change his life forever. Al is joined by a ragtag combination of the brash and the charming, the box-tickers and the risk-takers.

Sure, you have some concept of a supreme being - but is your god-notion God? The one true God? The biblical God? The God who is? To anyone who has ears to hear, I simply say that it’s time to open the book and truly behold the dreadful holiness and terrifying awe of "I am". Certainly, it is long past time in this era of low-resolution preaching, denominational banality, and pervasive biblical illiteracy. For indeed, the Bible is unmistakably clear: “It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:31)

Sophie and Jeb begin their new life together just months after an EMP hits the United States, destroying the grid and transportation system. Sophie survived the first days, walking home 58 miles from Birmingham, Alabama. Now she and Jeb are building a new life in this new world along with his family. They are sheltered in their rural community and have been spared many of the hardships that the rest of the country has faced, but how long will that continue, and will they be ready to face all the challenges ahead?

This guide is different from other “coping with the natives” guides. No recipes from home. No moaning about the complete breakdown of civilized society. And I’m not going to complain about vermin, noise, or bad smells. -you'll get acclimated to all that. For over 25 years visitors from other countries have come to me for survival advice. This guide contains everything you need to know to get back home in one hungover piece.

Henry and Sam Miller-Greene are living the dream. They love their careers - which afford each of them opportunities to travel to exotic locations - they love their home, Sam's caring family, and each other. They disagree on the subject of adoption, but are fully committed to each other in marriage ...'til death do us part. The dream is shattered when Henry's plane crashes and he's presumed dead. But four people - Henry, two other men, and a child - survive undetected on a remote, small, and insignificant island. Will Sam and Henry's love be able to survive as well?

Meet Lady Olivia Yates – Expert Translator, Righteous Thief, Consummate Know-it-all… Lady Olivia Yates had an accomplished mind, a scholarly vocabulary, and thanks to her father, a fascination and expertise in all things Egyptian. The one thing she didn't have was any experience outside the walls of London. Then her father is kidnapped, a colleague is murdered, and Olivia finds herself in the arms of the one man who can help her save the day. Meet Samuel Stafford – Shipping Magnate, Reluctant Hero, Lip-locker Extraordinaire… Captain Samuel Stafford was instantly intrigued by the ...

On a bright, sunny day a Transvaal passenger aircraft was on the last of its several trips across Zambia. the flight had, thus far, been largely uneventful when, suddenly, pure white light appeared in front of the aircraft and moved to swallow it up. in mere seconds, the aircraft, its crew, and passengers were surrounded by the light. abruptly the aircraft rose vertically into the sky. an extensive air, land, and sea search of Zambia and the surrounding countries proved to be in vain. the aircraft and all the people in it had simply disappeared.

This is a humorous look at the customs of the natives and skills needed to navigate the concrete jungle of Manhattan and it's suburbs.

When Emily Parker leaves her small hometown in the late 1980s for California West University, she thinks she has it all figured out. But when manipulation, vanity, and pleasure enter her life in the form of a whirlwind college romance, will she stay true to herself? Add the watchful eye of an older brother who also attends Cal West, friends who care too much, a strenuous class load, and part-time job, and throw in a young, interested professor. Emily’s path into adulthood challenges her at every turn.

The crew of a fly-by-wire business jet find themselves on a flight across the Atlantic Ocean unable to control the aircraft's direction, altitude, or speed. The aircraft's flight control system and engines are all controlled by computers that react to pilot inputs unless something goes wrong. Something has gone horribly wrong. The captain was once an Air Force fighter pilot and should be more than capable of handling any aircraft problem. Her mechanic, an electrical engineer and former Air Force maintenance officer, is in the jump seat but is also stumped.

Madeleine Albright, the former Secretary of State, offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at the role of religion in shaping America's approach to the world during this vist to New York's 92nd Street Y.

It hasn't been long since the unexpected death of their beloved founder Elder John T. Banks, and the remaining members have not taken well to all the recent changes. One member in particularly, the church secretary Sister Addie Shoemaker, is almost certain that there is something else going on, and she is bound and determined to find out what it is. Everyone knows that if you mess with New Hope, then you've picked a fight with Sister Shoemaker.

Jilted by his fiancé two weeks before their wedding, Nash Marino's outlook on life in general, and love in particular, is jaded. After months of couch-surfing, Nash is fed up. He's sick and tired of his living conditions, worn out by the demands of his nursing job, and despairs of ever finding love again. In fact, he doesn't think he's capable of true love. Monogamy, commitment, companionship, and regular sex...that's all he wants, and the sooner, the better.

50 Things to Know About Homesteading by author Anna R. Albright offers a fact-based, humorous, and informative approach to starting a homestead that will grow meat, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and more. Most books on homesteading tell you to spend atrocious amounts of money on supplies and put hours of backbreaking work into a homestead. Although there's nothing wrong with that, 50 Things to Know About Homesteading gives simple answers to complex concepts as if you were talking to a close friend or neighbor.

Téměř celé 20. století probíhalo ve znamení střetu demokracie s fašismem. Po hrůzách druhé světové války se zdálo, že svět už nepřipustí, aby se duchovní dědicové Hitlera a Mussoliniho pokusili o návrat. Audiokniha přední osobnosti světové diplomacie s českými kořeny, Madeleine Albrightové, v jedinečném podání Táni Fischerové tento optimistický předpoklad zpochybňuje. Kyvadlo dějin směřující po pádu Berlínské zdi k demokracii se vydává opačným směrem.

From Hollywood to New York to Alabama and everywhere in between, Beth Albright and Ted Ishler have lived all over the US pursuing their TV, acting, and writing dreams. Married 35 years and moving 35 times, the crazy stories of their life together will keep you laughing as they try to figure out: How Are We Still Married?

Jeb and Sophie welcome a new little Shepherd into the family nearly three years after an EMP changes the world. The community surrounding the family farm is growing and thriving in this new world and they are comfortable until they see the planes. What will this new development mean for them and for the world?

When a hurricane threatens the only home she has ever known, a girl and her grandmother must work together to save what they can. They are alone on the island for weeks waiting on the girl’s father and his men to return. The aftermath of the storm forces the girl to leave her home and relocate to the American colonies. Ten years later, while living in the North Carolina mountains, she must face another type of storm that will much harder to survive, the American Revolution.

For thousands of years, humanity was ruled by Kings and Queens through bloodlines and rituals. Later governments and social insurgents brought forth unity for democracy and revolutions. Today, humanity distrusts the political forces which govern, and royalty is a dying breed. Yet still, 99.99% of humans are looking for someone, anyone whom they can follow, learn from, be inspired by, and trust in.

This audiobook bundle is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking to harness the power of emotional resilience and thought mastery. Whether you're striving for personal growth, enhanced relationships, or a more peaceful existence, these audiobooks provide the tools you need to navigate life's challenges with poise and confidence.