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REISSUE: A classic, emotional romance by Cindy Gerard. If you missed it the first time - make sure you get it now! OUT OF THE BLUE (formerly titled: The Bride Wore Blue) SHE WANTED TO BE ALONE Maggie Adams had known acceptance and love one summer at Legend Lake as a lonely, troubled teenager. Now a haunted woman, she'd returned looking for the sense of peace and clarity and belonging she'd once known. She wasn't looking for J.D. “Blue” Hazzard to drop out of the sky and back into her life with all the subtly of a freight train. HE WANTED TO CHANGE HER MIND J.D. Hazzard had been a ...

One of the most vexing human rights issues of our time has been how to protect the rights of individuals and communities worldwide in an age of globalization and multinational business. Indeed, from Indonesian sweatshops to oil-based violence in Nigeria, the challenges of regulating harmful corporate practices in some of the world’s most difficult regions long seemed insurmountable. Human rights groups and businesses were locked in a stalemate, unable to find common ground. In 2005, the United Nations appointed John Gerard Ruggie to the modest task of clarifying the main issues.

The storm sweeps in like a thief in the night...Winter storm Holly is the worst in eighty years bringing high winds, subzero temperatures and snowfall better measured in feet than in inches. The weather paralyzes everything in its path, but, in this storm, weather isn't the only threat.It started out as a simple recon mission – then the worst happened. Recon evolved into an imminent threat and Rapid Response Alliance operatives, Cara Graves and Josh Haskins find themselves with less than 48 hours to circumvent a nuclear disaster. Fighting against the clock and the worst blizzard to hit ...

2021 marks the 100 year anniversary of the establishment of The Irish Free State, the culmination of a 700 year battle for Irish Freedom from The British Empire. Much has been written about the top leaders of the decisive 1919-1921 Final Rebellion - especially Michael Collins and Eamon DeValera. Many of the well-known patriot commanders have also been rightly lauded - Tom Barry, Dan Breen, Ernie O'Malley, Tom Maguire, Michael Kilroy and others. Ireland's victory would not have been possible without the unsung heroes, the men and women who fought on the front lines of what the Irish called ...

After first sharing King Josiah with my friends as a manuscript, they were at the same time impressed and amazed, as several asked me how I was able to write such an intriguing and brilliant novel. The truth is that aside from my knowledge of Josiah as a historical figure, and my willingness to write, I can take very little credit for the story itself as it was not so much a work of my imagination but flowed out from a much deeper place within.

This book was designed to provide both motivation and direction to any person passionate about gospel choir singing and performance. Whether you are involved in a world renowned professional choir, a local community choir, or just considering joining the existing choir at your church, this book is full of proven critical knowledge which will help you become fruitful in that endeavor. This book emphasizes the universal importance of specific spiritual and mechanical fundamentals which are far too often neglected.

Based on his Wall Street Journal Opinion column "Free Expression," Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker speaks every week with some of the world's leading writers, influencers and thinkers about a variety of subjects. Baker will welcome his guests from the worlds of politics, philosophy, and culture for wide-ranging dialogues that will enlighten and fascinate listeners. Episodes will be released each week.

La pensée du Père Teilhard de Chardin s'aère plus actuelle que jamais.

Un faisceau de convictions optimistes dans un monde pessimiste et sombre destiné aux découragés, aux enfants de DIEU désorientés, et fatigués, et qui attendent avec impatience la réalisation de SES promesses.

Inspiré par l’artiste antillaise Marie Martinez, surnommée la Malibran noire, le récit met en scène une narratrice universitaire qui fait des recherches sur ce personnage. Son travail est perturbé par l’irruption dans sa vie d'une chanteuse qui pourrait bien avoir quelque chose à voir avec l'artiste que Nadar photographia du temps de sa splendeur, mais aussi de sa déchéance. Le texte de Marie N’Diaye retrace au prix de multiples détours, le parcours méconnu de la chanteuse Maria Martinez.

Character is something intrinsic to us all; it forms and reveals who we are. Unbeknownst to many, character is foundational to our judgment, behavior, and leadership. As we tackle the grand challenges of our time, strength of character guides us to make better decisions, creates greater well-being, and contributes to human flourishing. For those who lead—whether in the public, private, not for profit, or education sectors—a greater understanding of character will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and elevate your personal and professional performance.

Schulalltag, Liebeskummer, Sonette und die Rückkehr einer Rockband...

REISSUE: A classic, emotional romance by Cindy Gerard. If you missed it the first time - make sure you get it now! LEAP OF FAITH (formerly titled: A Bride For Abel Greene) SHE DIDN'T NEED A MAN TO RUN HER LIFE Scarlett Morgan knew about hard work, big rewards and huge disappointment. With the Crimson Falls Hotel, her historical north woods wilderness business, crumbling around her feet, she resorted to desperate measures. She sold raffle tickets for a chance to own part of the hotel and create some much needed cash for repairs. She'd counted on an absentee 'partner'. She got Colin Slater ...

Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union, Dec 4th 1958 presents an unforgettable evening of wit, whimsy, and musical merriment courtesy of the beloved humorist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Taking center stage at the prestigious Oxford Union on December 4th, 1958, Hoffnung charmed and delighted audiences with his unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical talent.

During the last fifty years, the level of the Dead Sea has dropped more than fifty feet, and land that has not been explored in over ten thousand years is suddenly dry and exposed. It reveals something never before seen by modern eyes, an immense cavern buried in the old sea floor, the walls of which have been carved with millions of perfect circles. Tan Wu is sent to investigate, and struggles not only to uncover the meaning behind the massive inscription, but also to set the information free as the world’s governments and violent religious factions bear down on him to keep it hidden. ...

Victoria’s reign was long and presided over the restless expansion of the British Empire and reams of creative genius. Within these volumes we can bring only a glimpse of the richness, beauty and words of the poets and their musings on this remarkable age. Many are world-renowned - Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Kipling, Austin, Hopkins, Hardy and Swinburne. Some are almost forgotten - Patmore, Newbolt, Synge. And some are barely noted - Lyall, Meynell and Merdeith. But together they encompass a great poetical age.

Amanda Carter had plenty of trouble just keeping the Flying K Ranch operating in the black. But when Jesse Kincannon showed up in a low-slung black Porsche, she knew that this gorgeous outlaw brought more trouble than she could handle. Jesse had come back to Montana to claim more than his inheritance. He’d never forgotten about Amanda - the girl who’d made his blood run hot and fast. For the first time in his life, he wanted more than hot sex and a fast good-bye. Could Amanda could learn to trust this daring rogue … or would he give her all the trouble she could handle … forever?

Cris De Niro and The Watchman Agency return to rescue one of their own. Scipio has been taken prisoner and is being held in the notorious Iranian Evin prison. With the U.S. and Iran on the brink of war, only De Niro himself can save him, but not without the help of an adversary. Complicating matters, De Niro also learns of the existence of top-secret plans, code-named “Project 111,” outlining the placement of a nuclear bomb inside an Iranian missile. De Niro & company must find a way to free Scipio, snatch the plans from the North Korean embassy in Tehran, and escape with their lives. ...

Gerard Schwarz examines the life of this impolitic composer who lived in the political world of revolutionary Russia. Prokofiev's failure to interest himself in political realities, together with his tremendous confidence in his own genius, led him to ignore the darkening climate for artists in the Soviet Union. When the Soviets arrested his first wife on charges of spying, Prokofiev issued a public apology for his failure to write in an appropriate socialist style.

What does it take to digitally transform? Szatvanyi is aware of the obstacles, and he doesn’t shy away from tough topics in the retail space, including the challenges surrounding stores and misunderstandings about remote work. Rather, in an approachable “around the fireplace” style, he extends his hand and invites listeners to sit back with him and dream. After all, with the technologies available today, the possibilities are nearly endless.