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Aardman Animations was founded in 1972 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. Joined by animator Nick Park in 1985, Aardman pioneered a quirky, lovable style of stop-motion animation and is behind a string of unforgettable award-winning hits including Chicken Run, the highest-grossing stop-animated film of all time, and the Wallace & Gromit series. With A Grand Success!, Lord, Sproxton, and Park tell the inside story of the 45-year history of Aardman.

Apropos is the unlikely noble whose life began in the lowest of ways: as the result of a gang assault by a group of drunken knights on a helpless tavern wench. Last time out, Apropos attempted to seize control of his own fate, and ended up with, appropriately, nothing. Time has passed since he fled the kingdom of Runcible, and Apropos leads a quiet existence as a tavern owner. All that changes abruptly, however, when the sorceress Sharee re-enters his life with the forces of the warlike Lord Bellicose hard on her heels. They want something they're convinced she has stolen.

God uses his people to accomplish his work through his word. Every Bible teacher―from pastors and small-group leaders to Sunday school volunteers―has the task and privilege of rightly handling the revelation God has given. To do this effectively, they need to make Scripture the driving force of their preaching. In this convenient handbook, David J. Jackman offers listeners the basic principles of biblical exposition that will equip them to faithfully study, prepare, and deliver sermons and Bible talks.

In 1777, during the War for Independence, Nate Donovan is the younger brother in an Irish Quaker family in British-occupied Philadelphia. He is too young to join the Continental Army that is fighting for America’s freedom, but when the war comes through the Donovan’s front door, Nate becomes the youngest member of General George Washington’s spy network. Dangerous? If Nate and his Indian friend, Running Fox, are caught as spies the penalty is death by hanging.

Are you unsure of how to get started in real estate investing? Do not know or understand how to finance your property investment? Are you unsure if the market is at the right time to buy? Do you need advice on what real estate strategy to follow? Real Estate Investing Beginners Guide will provide you with the knowledge, techniques, and tools to confidently start your real estate investment journey.

Two people who previously knew each other in their youth find themselves meeting up again in the future. They try to work through the initial awkwardnesss and try to rekindle what had once been. A great story for anyone who has every thought or dreamed about rekindling a past relationship.

Embracing My Inner Lunatic covers the years following my Playgirl Centerfold and strip dancing adventures. Careening through my thirties, which are even wilder than my 20s, I fall in and out of love and try to understand myself and my inability to live a conventional life. Managing gyms grounded me yet provided constant temptation and many pleasurable encounters leading me away from the life I was seeking. Sex, exercise, and drugs fueled my life. Including many photos and a short erotic story.

Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of forty-five. From fatal traffic accidents to firearms injuries to casualties of war to a deadly virus passed to an elderly loved one, accidental harm dates back almost as far as our human stories go. When these accidents occur, they pose profound and agonizing questions. Rooted in research on moral injury, religious rituals of confession and cleansing, and psychology, Accidental explores the complicated reality of accidental death and injury and offers companionship to those affected by these tragedies.

Risk isn’t just about threat; it’s also about opportunity. You have to be ready to take advantage of the most unexpected events — good or bad — with any project you are managing. But how does this work in practice? The Active Threat and Opportunity Management (ATOM) methodology offers a simple, scalable risk process that applies to all projects in all industries and business sectors. For each process step, the authors offer practical advice, hints, and tips on how to get the most out of the risk management process.

Before the First Crusade ignited in 1095, Christian Europe waged centuries of forgotten battles against Muslim expansion—the Proto-Crusades. From Charlemagne’s audacious 778 campaign in Spain to El Cid’s triumphant conquest of Valencia in 1094, these fragmented yet fervent efforts laid the groundwork for the crusading movement. In The Proto-Crusades: Christian Europe’s First Responses to Muslim Aggression, Orr unveils a gripping saga of kings, popes, and warriors who defied the tide of conquest in Iberia, Sicily, and the Byzantine East. Through vivid narratives and meticulous ...

In 2014 it is possible that Israel, backed by the United States, will launch an attack on Iran. This would be a catastrophic event, risking war, bloodshed, and global economic collapse. In this passionate, but rationally argued essay, the author's attempt to avert a potential global catastrophe by showing that the grounds for war do not exist, that there are no Iranian nuclear weapons, and that Iran would happily come to a table and strike a deal.

This anthology presents an assortment of seven articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts that deal with Japanese weaponry: archery, short staff, naganita polearm, and test cutting (tamashigiri) with the long sword. A few articles are highly academic and others are easier reading, based on interviews or actual practice. There is a common theme: the importance of these to Japanese martial traditions.

Relying on her friends, Elizabeth and Priscilla, and the affection of an English Springer Spaniel named Loyal, Mercy survives the 1620 Mayflower crossing and their first perilous months in America. But she is tested through painful loss, her attraction to the handsome but disturbing Jack Billington, and the perils of living in a danger-filled wilderness. Mercy faces her greatest challenge when she and her Indian friend Amie make an ominous discovery. Young rebels in the colony have so provoked the Native Americans that all-out war seems certain.

¿QUÉ TIENE QUE VER ATENAS CON JERUSALÉN? Tertuliano lanzó la famosa pregunta: “¿Qué tiene que ver Atenas con Jerusalén?”. Desde el siglo I, los cristianos han debatido acaloradamente la relación entre la fe y la razón, entre la Escritura y la revelación natural, y entre la doctrina cristiana y la filosofía no cristiana. Sin embargo, con demasiada frecuencia la historia de este conflicto se ha tergiversado y malinterpretado. Por lo tanto, antes de intentar responder a estas preguntas para nuestro propio tiempo, debemos primero enfrentarnos a las respuestas del pasado. ¿Qué ...

Sent blind soon after birth, David Hume stubbornly refused to live the limited life well-meaning elders and social norms expected. To date, that encompasses years in a blind institute, two marriages, grieving for two outstanding wives, founding recruiting firms, devising marketing techniques, facing business collapse, sailing ocean races, and through much of it, being the lead singer in popular bands. If you enjoy a short biography that inspires, saddens, cheers, and sticks in your memory, then don't put aside Blind Without Barriers.

This extraordinary audiobook will let you in on the secret formula to become a successful real estate investor and build a stable passive income.

A Grateful Mindset: Shifting Perspectives to Appreciate and Celebrate Life (Mini Lessons Series) Gratitude changes everything. When you learn to focus on what’s right instead of what’s wrong, life becomes lighter, brighter, and more meaningful. A Grateful Mindset—part of the Mini Lessons Series—offers quick, insightful guidance to help you embrace appreciation in your everyday life. Designed for busy readers who want meaningful impact without the fluff, this concise guide delivers practical tools to help you shift your thinking, boost positivity, and rediscover joy in the simple ...

Coping with Life’s Challenges: A Guide to Building Resilient Coping Skills Life doesn’t always go as planned. From personal loss and stress to unexpected change, challenges are inevitable—but how you respond to them can make all the difference. Coping with Life’s Challenges is a compassionate and practical guide to building the emotional strength you need to thrive through adversity. Drawing from psychology, mindfulness, and real-life wisdom, this empowering book helps you develop the mindset and coping tools that turn setbacks into stepping stones. Inside, you’ll learn: How to ...

In Theology of James, Peter, and Jude: Audio Lectures, top New Testament scholar Peter Davids offers a comprehensive study of the General or Catholic Epistles, which are often insufficiently covered in more general New Testament introductions, theologies, and surveys. The lessons offer a thorough exploration of the theology of each book, including introductory issues and major themes, and shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.

Coping Skills for Kids: A Kids’ Guide to Developing Critical Coping Skills Big feelings can be tough—but learning how to handle them doesn’t have to be! Coping Skills for Kids is a fun, easy-to-understand guide that helps children build emotional strength, confidence, and resilience. Through simple lessons, relatable examples, and engaging activities, kids will learn healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, frustration, and everyday challenges. Inside this empowering guide, children will discover: What emotions are and why they matter Simple coping tools to stay calm, focused, and ...