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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.

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.

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.

Get ready for a wild ride through dark streets, where monsters roam, magic crackles, and heroes fight shadows at every turn. From wizards to vampires, gods to shapeshifters, these stories will drag you into a world where the impossible is just another day.

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.

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.

Rise Above: A Sensitivity Transformation Playbook Do you take things too personally, feel easily hurt, or get overwhelmed by criticism? In today’s emotionally charged world, hypersensitivity can leave you drained, reactive, and constantly on edge. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Rise Above: A Sensitivity Transformation Playbook is your guide to building emotional resilience, mental toughness, and inner calm—without losing your empathy or compassion. This empowering book helps you understand your triggers, strengthen your mindset, and approach life’s challenges with confidence ...

The Fun Factor: Transforming Stress into Joy Life doesn’t have to feel like one long to-do list. Between deadlines, responsibilities, and daily pressures, many of us forget how to simply enjoy living. What if the secret to better health, stronger relationships, and greater success wasn’t working harder—but adding more fun? The Fun Factor: Transforming Stress into Joy is your guide to rediscovering lightness, laughter, and balance in a busy world. Blending science, psychology, and real-life stories, this uplifting book shows how fun isn’t a luxury—it’s a powerful stress-relief ...

Are you tired of listening and reading the same old self-help and motivation books that only provide exaggerated claims? Don’t you think it is ideal to get the information you need in one sitting through a compact listening on practical advice, facing failures, overcoming roadblocks, and real world success stories? Then Course Correct: Lessons, Principles & Strategies from Smart People Like You Who Transformed Failure into Success has exactly what you need to realize your greatest breakthroughs and most triumphant successes.

David Peters was the October 1982 Playgirl centerfold. Featuring Tom Selleck on the cover, it was the bestselling issue at that time. This is David’s true life story. Many photos included. David grew up in a small city on San Francisco Bay after surviving physical and emotional abuse in his childhood by an alcoholic father. Baseball became a big part of his early years building his confidence and ushering in his burgeoning physical nature. A foray to Fort Lauderdale as a teenager brought him face to face with his emerging wild side in ways he couldn’t have imagined and began a decades-...

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.

In The Constant Choice, Peter Georgescu offers a gripping narrative of his journey from childhood captivity in a Romanian labor camp to his role as CEO of the world-renowned advertising agency Young & Rubicam. His traumatic youth - his parents’ exile from their homeland, his grandfather’s murder in prison, his neighbors’ betrayal of one another - led to a lifelong struggle to grasp humanity’s moral nature. Despite his conviction when he arrived on American soil that he had reached the land of the good, he discovered a more subtle evil at work all around him.

Esteemed mystery writer Anne Perry, author of more than twenty-five novels and two acclaimed detective series, heads up a delectable cast of writers, the very best from both sides of the Atlantic. In the tradition of honored crime writers Agatha Christie, Malice Domestic, Volume 6 jumps the pond between Britain and America to deliver 100 percent pure suspense in all its spine-tingling glory. The ten mysteries included here are read by Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Cazenove, Reed Diamond, Judy Geeson, Patrick Macnee, and Emmy winners Juliet Mills and William Windom.

¿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 ...

Have you ever found yourself working toward an important goal only to fail? Maybe you feel stressed and anxious while seeking your life's meaning? You can beat self-sabotage by developing your behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and beliefs about yourself and challenging them when they stand between you and your goals. Adapt and Overcome shares real-life stories, lessons, insights, and strategies to get you to develop awesome success habits. This is a book that guides you to defeat self-sabotage and helps you to achieve focus, dedication, and success...as explained by the experts.

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

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.

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.

Learn 23 easy yet very effective ways of dealing responsibly with money and finances. Get the most out of the money you have and help prepare yourself for the future and a happy and financially secure retirement.

Customer Service is a multi-billion dollar industry and it plays a huge role in the success or failure of every business. But the bottom line is that the people who make the real difference, the people who make the largest impact, are the employees who interact with our customers every single day. But of those same employees are not aware of several important facts about our customers, they might not take the right action. If they don't know the reasons behind the rules, policies and procedures, they might not support them. And if they are not aware of the importance and value of a customer...