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With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for 500 years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century BC through Justinian's rule in the sixth century AD, he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall.

Un nuevo caso de John Puller, el protagonista de Día Cero. En el Paraíso nada es lo que parece. John Puller es el mejor. Veterano de guerra y agente especial, es el hombre en quien el ejército de Estados Unidos confía para investigar los delitos más complicados a los que se enfrenta la nación. Ahora debe resolver un nuevo caso, pero esta vez el delito lo afecta personalmente: su tía ha sido hallada muerta en Paradise, una ciudad muy bonita situada en la costa del golfo de Florida, que prospera gracias a los turistas ricos, atraídos por sus estupendas playas y su clima maravilloso.

Today's psychologist is apt to be very different from the image most people conjure up when asked to picture one - an image that almost always suggests Sigmund Freud or someone like him, complete with leather couch.

Kelli Martin is a small town girl from Granbury, Texas located in Hood County about 35 miles southwest of Fort Worth. Growing up in this quaint, picturesque town was not what people might think. Women in the 1980s were being murdered in the hood and no one was being arrested. People were scared and began locking their doors. A convicted rapist was running loose, peeping in the author’s window, and stalking her. These events in childhood and the murder of a friend and co-worker in 1990 had a profound impact on Martin and her choice to enter the field of criminal justice. All these years ...

Autumn 1944. World War II is nearly over in Europe but is escalating in the Pacific, where American soldiers face an opponent who will go to any length to avoid defeat. The Japanese army follows the samurai code of Bushido, stipulating that surrender is a form of dishonor. Killing the Rising Sun takes listeners to the bloody tropical-island battlefields of Peleliu and Iwo Jima and to the embattled Philippines, where General Douglas MacArthur has made a triumphant return and is plotting a full-scale invasion of Japan.

The Hebrew root word for ‘work’ is also the root word for ‘service’, particularly service to God in worship. By combining the two English words, ‘work’ and ‘worship’, I hope to challenge people to integrate their faith and work. Work does not just refer to what is done in paid employment. I believe God sees work as any purposeful activity requiring focus and effort. It could be housework, schoolwork, caring for children or parents, study, paid work, voluntary work, etc.

If you like Rivers of London, The Dresden Files, and the King's Watch series, this is for you. The third full-length instalment in the Black Museum series is a page-turning Urban Fantasy, with the most unlikely hero you can imagine. "This is more than just bloody murder Inspector, this is a race war, with magic on one side and a right evil monster who thinks it's the devil's work on the other." Archibald Strop. Editor. The Newgate Calendar. DCI Judas Iscariot of Scotland Yard's occult magic division, the Black Museum, has only been back in London for five minutes when things get bloody.

What could possibly drive an ordinary man behind a desk to break free from the routines of everyday life and set out to climb the highest mountain on the planet? This audiobook tells the extraordinary story of a man who suddenly felt the irresistible desire to stand upon the summit of Mount Everest – and who, step by step, turned that desire into reality. It is a compelling narrative of motivation, inspiration, perseverance, and the search for one’s own happiness.

The box, skillfully fashioned from wood and with a pattern of stars inlaid on its side, was clearly very old. Intrigued by its age and craftsmanship, David Molloy bought it at the car boot sale in a Glasgow school playground, an acquisition that led to a series of nightmares which grew to exert an increasing influence upon relationship with his partner and his life. It would lead him into a quest into his ancestry and, in doing, alter his understandings and attitudes forever.

Trois histoires de Noël parmi les plus iconiques parues dans le magazine jeunesse Les Belles Histoires, lu par plus d'1 million d'enfants et leurs parents chaque mois. Ces trois histoires sont enrichies d'une belle ambiance sonore qui célèbrent l'esprit de Noël à travers des personnages drôles ou attachants.

Welcome to the audio companion of The Agile Mastery Show. Each episode is the full audio version of our in-depth YouTube sessions — deep-dive conversations designed to help Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and transformation leaders raise their game. Unlike the YouTube channel, you won’t find the short, bitesize clips here. This podcast is exclusively focused on the full-length, rich explorations that uncover what it really takes to build high-performing teams, influence leaders, and drive meaningful change. Tune in on the go and take your Agile mastery to the next level.

Conquer the SOA INV 201 FSA Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Quantitative Finance – Society of Actuaries Course on Financial Models and Risk Tools provides an in-depth yet concise review of the analytical foundations that define modern actuarial finance. This guide explores derivatives, structured products, and stochastic modeling as essential tools for managing market, credit, and liquidity risk across institutional portfolios. Readers gain insight into interest rate modeling, asset-liability integration, and performance measurement within a disciplined governance framework. Developed for ...

This focused, audiobook-friendly study guide provides a concise review of the concepts, frameworks, and actuarial techniques central to the SOA RET 301 syllabus. Designed for efficient exam preparation, it covers pension governance, funding policy, solvency valuation, and Canadian-specific plan design features with clarity and structure. Written by Philip Martin McCaulay, a pension actuary with over four decades of experience, this guide distills complex technical material into plain language while preserving professional rigor. McCaulay previously served as Vice Chair of the Society of ...

Korrine "Korri" Taylor is an up and coming designer. Her hard work and dedication to her craft soon gets her discovered by all of the right people. However, Korri finds herself lonely and wanting to venture outside of her comfort zone. Antonio "Tony" Cameron is a successful playboy who is known to have fun and to take women outside of their comfort zones. When these two meet, it's lust at first sight. Will this be another fling? Will their pasts interfere with their future? Will they find true love? *Previously published (Bonus material added)

The cost of silence… what have we lost by not listening to men? Whether it’s work, technology, or relationships, the loudest stories about men focus on failure. But beneath the noise, countless men feel stuck, unheard, and adrift. Taboo: The Lost Codes of Men reveals how this has occured. And it shows us a practical path toward restoring strength, respect, and purpose for men, women, and families alike. This book is for anyone who wants stronger relationships, safer communities, and a better future for the next generation. Drawing from decades of men’s work and coaching, Martin ...

Conquer the SOA CP 321 FSA Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Disability, Long-Term Care, and Long-Duration Health Contracts – Society of Actuaries Course on Extended Health Risk delivers a concise yet comprehensive review of every major topic in the SOA CP 321 syllabus. Written in clear, audiobook-friendly language, this guide transforms complex actuarial material into accessible, real-world insight. Six domains are covered in depth—Plan and Product Provisions, Manual Rates, Reserving, Financial Statements, Asset Adequacy, and Retiree Group Benefits—with careful attention to modeling ...

Conquer the SOA RET 201 FSA Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Retirement Plan Valuation – Society of Actuaries Course on Valuation Techniques and Risk provides a focused, audiobook-friendly overview of the key principles, methods, and professional standards behind retirement plan valuation. It distills the complex actuarial concepts tested in the SOA Retirement (RET) Track into clear explanations that reinforce both technical understanding and practical application. Written by a pension actuary with over four decades of professional experience, this guide reflects the author’s expertise in plan...

Conquer the SOA INV 101 FSA Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Portfolio Management – Society of Actuaries Course on Investment Strategy provides a concise, audiobook-friendly overview of the key concepts actuaries need to master for the Investment Track of the FSA pathway. This focused guide explains portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, derivatives, performance measurement, and the integration of investment strategy with actuarial objectives. Written for efficient study and deep understanding, the book transforms complex financial theory into clear, practical explanations ...

Conquer the SOA RET 101 FSA Exam in Under 90 Minutes: Retirement Plan Design – Society of Actuaries Course on Plan Structures and Benefits delivers a focused, high-level review of every major concept tested in the SOA Retirement (RET) Track. Written in a clear, audiobook-friendly style, this concise guide covers plan types, funding methods, benefit formulas, governance, regulation, and the principles of sustainable retirement system design. Authored by an actuary with over four decades of professional experience in pension valuation, regulation, and plan design, this book distills complex...

Education is more than just classrooms and textbooks—it's a lifelong journey. The Learning Curve explores how modern learning is changing the world. From conversations with teachers innovating in under-resourced schools to neuroscientists unlocking the secrets of memory, each episode dives into the systems, stories, and strategies behind education today. Whether you're a parent, student, or lifelong learner, you'll leave every episode just a bit smarter.