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If you have found this book, the end of the world has already begun. Something lies hidden in the remote wilderness. It is unremarkable in appearance yet beautiful in purpose. It is intelligent yet not human. It is a gift. But gifts always come at a price. It’s 1868. Gentleman naturalist Samuel Inwood is fulfilling his dream of exploring Dutch New Guinea when things go horribly wrong. A savage aboriginal tribe takes him captive, and as Samuel fights to survive, he begins to doubt that he is the civilized man he had thought himself to be.

Cutting-edge studies in neuroscience have in recent years proved what many doctors, therapists and other health professionals had long suspected: simple, repetitive tasks, performed with focus and attention—mindfulness, in other words—can not only quieten our noisy thought processes and help us relax, but also improve our outlook on life and protect us against a range of life-threatening illnesses.

Before she was Wichita, Kansas, she was a collection of grass huts, home to the ancestors of the Wichita Indians. Then came the Spanish conquistadors, seeking gold but finding instead vast herds of buffalo. After the Civil War, Wichita played host to a cavalcade of Western men: frontier soldiers, Indian warriors, buffalo hunters, border ruffians, hell-for-leather Texas cattle drovers, ready-to-die gunslingers, and steel-eyed lawmen. Peerless Princess of the Plains, they called her.

Standing at a departure gate in Dallas' Love Field, Dave Roever held his recent bride Brenda in his arms and kissed her goodbye. He knew fully the dangers awaiting him in the raging battles in Vietnam, yet he promised the love of his life that he would return to her "without a scar".

Skate the length of the ice with the greatest legends of Boston Bruins hockey - newly updated! Written by hockey's most authoritative author, this is the definitive collection of Boston Bruins history

Coursing through the Atlantic Ocean is a powerful current with a force 300 times that of the mighty Amazon. Ulanski explores the fascinating science and history of this sea highway known as the Gulf Stream, a watery wilderness that stretches from the Caribbean to the North Atlantic. Spanning both distance and time, Ulanski's investigation reveals how the Gulf Stream affects and is affected by every living thing that encounters it--from tiny planktonic organisms to giant bluefin tuna, from ancient mariners to big-game anglers.

You want maximum business performance? Look under the hood, and you'll find your employee culture: It is the power that drives the enterprise engine. To harness that rumbling power, you've got to solve the mystery of what an employee culture actually is, how it operates, and how to move it forward. These are the keys that this audiobook will put right in your hands.

People are changed and inspired through everyday interactions, so you don’t need to be big or bold to impact those around you. By recognizing your ability to be a positive influence, you unlock your power to change lives for the better. With over three million copies of his books in print, best-selling author Stan Toler is a trusted voice on leadership and making a difference. In The Power of Your Personal Impact, Stan examines how you can profoundly change both your own life and the world you live in.

Stan Lee - comic book legend and cocreator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes - shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be. Lee is a man who needs no introduction. The most legendary name in the history of comic books, he has been the leading creative force behind Marvel Comics and has brought to life - and into the mainstream - some of the world's best-known heroes and most infamous villains throughout his career.

This book relates the author’s skydiving experiences over 50 years, including his worst mistakes and close-calls and the joys experienced in the sport. It describes the lure of skydiving, what it was like to jump early sport parachutes and what it is like to jump today. It describes the many benefits that skydiving has to offer, and why it brings us back for more. It explains the unrecognized benefits of skydiving, what it’s like jumping through clouds, and what it’s like jumping at many of the drop zones in the country.

It's the next adventure for The Women In Pants. Mary, Katie, Ernestine and the other women reunite for Pearl’s wedding. But when disaster happens, they must once again trade their dresses for workpants and take the reins in pursuit of a bad bunch. This time the women are more seasoned. This time the women know they’re tough. Good. They’ll need to be.

Warm up your voice, increase your range, improve your vocal agility, and sharpen your ear... in minutes! The three warm-up exercises presented on this audio will do all that and more! You will learn the ins and outs of solfege while developing your ability to handle even the most demanding vocal situations that may come your way. This program includes a free link to the pdf handout sheets you'll need for the program.

You believe God is who he says he is, but it's easy for that belief to be more theoretical than practical. You have faith he can heal, you know he has performed miracles, and you agree he does love you - yet if you're honest, you don't expect him to intervene supernaturally in your life. The Healing Power of God is here to shatter those limited expectations of your Creator and let you realize his ability - and willingness - to do the impossible.

For most people, nudism is a sexual practice. Nudism is a lifestyle for which social nudity is core. Nudism is a popular term in North America when other places may use Naturism. They design the same reality, the same lifestyle, and share social nudity. For some people, getting naked in front of others is unthinkable. Nudity carries shame of the body and is limited to the intimacy of the bathroom. However, stepping out of the bathroom to the unknown of nudism is liberating. Liberating for the mind, the body, and the soul. This book is about nudism and finding ways of becoming nudist. We are...

When U.S. Deputy Marshal Merlin Fanshaw mistakenly kills an innocent boy during a bank robbery in Miles City, Montana, he abandons his career as a lawman and rides out into a vast and sparsely settled region known as The Big Open. Hired as a cowhand by ranch woman Billie Hart, Merlin is soon drawn into a deepening conflict between Billie and a ruthless cattleman who will stop at nothing to possess her ranch. When violence threatens, Merlin takes a stand, and exorcises the ghosts of his past.

Everyone's familiar with the consequences of lost sleep: you're groggy and irritable, your focus is off, you don't perform at your best, and you're likely to dump sugary foods and caffeine into your system for an energy boost. But the effects of poor sleep go way beyond these concerns. Indeed, they can be life-threatening.

Nick Woods is tired of waiting. America's greatest sniper has spent the better part of two years up in the mountains of Montana, waiting for the government to double-cross him and try to come get him. But what Nick doesn't know is that the Mexican government stands on the verge of complete collapse. A brilliant madman has united the drug cartels into a deadly alliance, and the Mexican president holds a perilous grip on power.

Funny quotes are great. They allow us to take a quick break, relax, and live life a bit easier. And who doesn’t need those in today’s hectic life? Whether you are looking for an innovative way to cheer yourself up and deal with the daily stresses, stay focused, and motivated, or simply trying to find a fantastic gift for a friend or a loved one, 500 Funny Quotes for Men is the perfect choice.

Stan Fischler, the dean of American hockey journalists and best-selling author of more than 60 books on hockey, profiles the heroes of Hockeytown in Detroit Red Wings: Greatest Moments and Players. One of the National Hockey League's "Original Six", few teams in professional hockey have enjoyed more success than the franchise in Detroit. Among the players Fischler glorifies are the immortal Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, Ted Lindsay, Alex Delvecchio, and Sid Abel, all players whose numbers reside on banners in the rafters of Joe Louis Arena.

Yes, you can beat stage fright (the #1 fear in America). If your success depends on your ability to speak or perform with poise, confidence, and to the absolute BEST of your ability, this remarkable one-hour program will change your life.