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George Bernard Shaw embraced the concept of what he called creative evolution. In 1982, after having witnessed the horrors of the First World War, Shaw started work on Back to Methuselah, a large-scale presentation of the story of human development, starting from the Garden of Eden and extended far into the future. The first performance was held in New York in 1922. The five plays included are "In the Beginning", "The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabus", "The Thing Happens", "Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman", and "As Far As Thought Can Reach".

As a window into the magic and potential of the Northwest Territories, Richard Van Camp's fourth short-story collection is hilarious and heartbreaking. A teenaged boy confesses to a vicious assault on a cross-dressing classmate; Lance tells the sensual story of becoming much closer to his wife's dear friend Juanita; while a reluctant giant catches up with gangsters Torchy and Sfen in a story with shades of supernatural and earthly menace.

Originally published in 1906, Pride and Prejudice: A Play, based on Jane Austen's novel written in 1813, brings a new way to experience a much-loved story and characters. Follow the Bennet family through their daily lives as new people move into the neighborhood, romance blossoms, hearts are broken, scandals are had, and, of course, love prevails. This classic story is brought to life while keeping true to the spirit and wit of Ms. Austen herself!

Meet the indomitable lady detective Loveday Brooke. Able to assume a multitude of disguises and possessed of analytical powers rivaling those of the great Sherlock Holmes, she masters every baffling situation and solves each perplexing crime in these seven atmospheric and entertaining Victorian mysteries.

Let Your Soul Take Control is not just another self-help book. It's a transformative guide to unlocking your true potential, designed to navigate you through life's challenges and lead you to a path of spiritual healing. This book dives deep into the complex relationship between the ego and soul, equipping you with insights and wisdom to find balance and harmony in life. It’s an invitation to reframe your story, heal from past wounds, and live a life led by the soul.

Legend of the Shaman is the third book in the Wyakin Trilogy. It continues with the tale of Cortez Modrables, as he continues his life as shaman/healer to a non-treaty band of Nez Perce Native Americans during their tragic conflicts with the US government over the lands of the Northwest in the 1870s. Cortez was intimately involved with the famed trek of the Nez Perce from Idaho Territory to British North America (Canada).

The Marvelous Land of Oz is book two in the Oz series by L. Frank Baum. In this story, we meet a young boy named Tip. His guardian Mombi is a wicked witch and Tip is always met with anger and abuse. One day Tip has had enough and seeks revenge on the witch, building a wooden man with a pumpkin for a head, hoping to frighten Mombi. His plan backfires and while not fooled, Mombi demonstrates her own power by bringing the aptly named Jack Pumpkinhead to life. Not yet done with her abuse, Mombi informs Tip she will turn him into a stone statue as punishment for his deceit.

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Encountering the Holy Land: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live-recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources. Encountering the Holy Land: Audio Lectures features the author's expert teaching and are an ideal resource for traditional students, students in distance and online-learning courses, and self-learners.

Another interstellar war! The Empire has won the war against the Alliance. But at the close of that war, an invasion fleet from the Democracy of Planets sought to annex Jasmine. So Jasmine annexed to Sintar, and Sintar destroyed that fleet, causing resentment that is driving the Democracy of Planets to go to war with Sintar. The Democracy of Planets is a much more deadly enemy than the Alliance. Will the Emperor’s new strategy work? And if he wins the war, how will he ever win the peace? The stunning conclusion to Empire.

Clarke Simmons is an office manager for a major New York news agency. By day he sits in a cramped basement office organizing paper products and toner cartridges, but there is more to this mild-mannered employee than what people see at work. Clarke believes he is an alien sent to earth to save mankind.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a well-known classic that never seems to lose its magic. Dorothy Gale and her trusty little dog Toto are swept away when a cyclone hits the family farm. Along with her new friends The Scarecrow, The Tin Woodman, and The Cowardly Lion, Dorothy follows the yellow brick road in search of The Emerald City to meet the Great Oz. He is a powerful wizard with the ability to send her back to her dear Aunt Em and Uncle Henry...but at what cost? The first book in the Oz series, this novel introduces us to the strange Land of Oz and its odd inhabitants.

Emperor Trajan is building a powerful new navy for the Sintaran Empire. Remotely piloted warships can accelerate faster than humans can withstand, and ships spend so much time in hyperspace, a single crew can man multiple ships, solving the perennial manpower problem. But even with the help of a genius young team of design engineers, there’s a lot of work to do to even get to the point of building new ships. It will take years, years the emperor may not have. Someone’s causing trouble, and war is coming.

A demon hunter seeking to break a curse. A half-demon playing a dangerous game. And a professor that's the puppet master of them both. Sexy, seductive, and sinful, this is one magic academy novel that'll leave listeners on the edge of their seat. This new adult paranormal romance full of demons and dark magic is just one more amazing installment in Juliana Haygert's Rite World universe.

Erin: I've lost the love of my life. He's been captured by my father, the king of demons, and taken to the underworld, a place that is out of my reach. There's only one way to get him back. I have to restore the Soul Bond - the magical connection that binds Rey and I together. The bond I willingly broke. Rey: Being imprisoned in the underworld is no walk in the park. Torture and mind games are a daily thing down here. And I have a rotten feeling King Brikan has more planned for me than I'm willing to admit. To make my escape, I'll have to play dirty.

Erin: Everything at the academy has changed. A bloodthirsty new headmaster has taken over the school, and my friends and I are being forced to endure his relentless torment. Besides getting through my classes, I've got a huge burden on my shoulders. My father, King Brikan and lord over all demons, is rising in power. Rey: I've never been freer in my life - and at the same time, never been more trapped. Erin and I have to be on our guard. Students are being attacked, and there's a traitor in our midst. Even worse, Erin and I are both forced to enter a tournament due to our demon blood.

When the cruel elements of the Montana Territory inflict tragedy on the Bennett family, life is forever changed. Jess is certain the answer to her pain lies in starting over. Her brother Marc is determined to stay true to what he has always known. Amidst the constant battle for survival and the conflict in their hearts, both siblings stand at the threshold of surrender to God. What will they choose?

Kløvedals anden af to bøger om hans første jordomsejling med Nordkaperen. Illustreret med s/h- og nye farvefotos samt nytegnede kort. Om en farlig og fantastisk sejlads gennem Torrestrædet i Det Australske Barriere Rev og oven på verdens største jordskælv.

Your well-being is vital to your existence. Learn how to use "I Am" affirmations to live a better life. You deserve to be confident, abundant, and successful. You owe it to yourself to enjoy your life. Sometimes life gets so stressful that we say, "why me?" Turn to positive thinking and start using your actions to gain control and over your existence.

The tips, tricks, and advice within can be utilized by all travelers: young and old, rich and not-so-rich, seasoned travelers, or those embarking on their first journey. Mr. Rasmussen’s hope is that his writing will educate, entertain, inspire, and encourage people to travel, and to leave the world a better place than they found it.

Vi er i det 11. århundredes Barcelona blandt forrædere ved hoffet, ærlige riddere, borgerlige skønjomfruer, arabiske prostituerede og hæderlige munke. Gennem nogle få personer får vi fortalt et lille stykke ægte historie fra byens storhedstid.

Martí Barbany er stadig ung, da han mister sin elskede hustru i barselssengen. Fra tidligere har han dog en lille datter, der bliver hans et og alt. Med sine handelsskibe og sit kendskab til ‘den sorte olie’ bringer han stor rigdom til byen. Men nogen har et uopgjort regnskab med ham.