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The campaign of 1859 in Northern Italy was one of the first of the epoch-making, rapidly conducted wars that marked the latter half of the nineteenth century. It was, moreover, as has been pointed out by the author of Imperial Strategy, the “first war in Europe which conveyed some preliminary indication of what railways can accomplish.”

Explore one of the most pivotal periods in Old Testament history with The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings. This enlightening journey begins in the shadows of Egypt, where centuries of silence and Divine forgetfulness are shattered by miraculous events that lead to Israels liberation and the fall of Pharaohs empire. Experience the birth of the Israelite nation on that fateful Paschal night, marked by the blood of sacrifice. As they are guided to Mount Sinai, discover the laws, ordinances, and divine guidance that shape their identity. This narrative not only recounts the ancient history of ...

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.

Princess Riva is the second daughter of the kingdom of Faytrue. The crown's dwindling funds and her own odd, dangerous magic spells disaster when a wizard comes for her hand. Riva is taken to the wizard's tower, but she won't stay without a fight.

A fifth collection of eight golden-age detective mysteries for H. C. Bailey's eclectic scientific detective Mr. Reginald Fortune. Including a stock market bubble and a sudden death; a wealthy businessman threatened by a mystery man; a mountaineering accident in the shadow of the Jungfrau; a curious archaeological discovery; a series of crimes in a quiet cathedral close; and two very different violent deaths, with an unexpected link.

A legendary dragon, a sorceress queen who plays by her own rules, and a blood feud spanning generations. Havenglade's borders have been breached, and foreign enemies march for Gradur Castle. The sorceress queen Loli will stop at nothing to destroy Havenglade, unifying a realm torn apart for millennia. The young enchantress Laurena Blackwood is on a secret quest - one that could turn the tides of battle.

Natural Eyesight Improvement. Stories From The Clinic by Emily C. Lierman. Emily's eyesight was cured Naturally by Ophthalmologist William H. Bates. Emily then worked with Dr. Bates as his assistant, nurse. They worked together for many years in Dr. Bates Clinic curing unclear vision, astigmatism, crossed/wandering eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, blindness and other eye problems by treatment with natural methods, without eyeglasses, surgery, drugs. This began the Natural Eyesight Improvement Revolution. Ophthalmologist Bates 'Better Eyesight Magazines' were written by Dr. Bates, Emily Lierman/...

Ever since Abigail and her best friend Blaze found and raised a baby dragon all they wanted to do was protect Pontona. But when one of the dragon shifters is captured, Abigail and Blaze have to disguise themselves as humans and go on a mission to the mainland where Abigail finds a new world of danger and mystery. [This book was previously published on Kindle Vella.]

A sermon by Charles Spurgeon, in which he claims that Christ died out of sheer pity for the ungodly.

Born of magic, Nerana is labeled a demon, and the cost of such treason is her life. Forced into hiding by the Order of Saro, she seeks to disenchant a curse that keeps her just within their grasp. After years of searching, she finds her redemption lies within the forbidden caves of Nhamashel, where ancient magic and formidable monsters lie in wait.

In this collection of poems, H. C. Kim focuses on the immediate events leading up to the first Easter and ponders the resurrection message. The first Easter two thousand years ago was not celebrated by hordes of people as if it were just another holiday. On that day, Jesus of Nazareth found his disciples frightened and tearful. The followers of Jesus Christ were recovering from the sadness they felt at the horrific manner in which Jesus had been beaten, humiliated, and crucified.

Just like the doctors warned, Dad has made lots of promises about staying off the bottle. That doesn't stop me from being disappointed to find him at a local speakeasy one night when he's supposed to be working a case. The leathery, stout man at his table is unmistakable: Templeton Gorham, former Texas Ranger. The governor shut down the Rangers years ago, but before that, Templeton was virtually a legend in his profession. He and JD are laughing over drinks like old friends, but later, when the three of us walk out into the night, gunshots pierce the darkness.

In the serene coastal haven of Cherry Blossom Bay, the whispers are deadly, and the truth is as elusive as the shifting sands. With one mystery under her belt, Piper Rose is ready for more. Despite her boss and affable PI Kenji Kitsune firing her every other day during their banter, she loves what she’s doing…and who she’s doing it with. But the discovery of local artist Victoria Scheffeld’s body at the scenic shore casts a dark cloud over the town's blooming cherry blossoms. Victoria, an emerging talent from the arts community, was entangled in a web of suspicion and secrets. Was ...

Can grief and regret erode the magical bond between dragon and rider? Jaxson’s grief has consumed him, still very much reeling from his fatal encounter with his father when he sent a fireball hurtling down at him. Obsessed with finding a way to talk with his late father, Jaxson seeks out a magical scroll that is more of a myth than reality. Unable to help his best friend, Zero could only watch Jaxson as he struggled with loss. But on the morning he woke to find Jaxson missing, he never assumed the young man left on his own. To have a chance at reuniting with Jaxson, Zero must learn ...

An internationally recognized expert on the geology of barrier islands, Orrin H. Pilkey is one of the rare academics who engages in public advocacy about science-related issues. He has written dozens of books and articles explaining coastal processes to lay readers, and he is a frequent and outspoken interviewee in the mainstream media. Here, the colorful scientist takes on climate change deniers in an outstanding and much-needed primer on the science of global change and its effects.

Peyton Hart didn’t expect a gala invite from Wallshire’s police captain—let alone one hosted at a crumbling mansion steeped in history, politics, and way too much wine. But when she arrives at Hallowthorne House in her favorite velvet dress, she quickly realizes this isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a powder keg. Tensions simmer between rivals, secrets linger in every gilded corner, and a perfectly polite evening turns perilous when a body turns up the morning after. With her tea shop on the brink, a stormy detective at her side, and a growing suspicion that someone is brewing more ...

Returning to Wallshire was never part of Peyton Hart’s plan—especially not to inherit a tea shop she barely knows how to run and uncover secrets tied to the mother who kept her at arm’s length. But just as she’s beginning to settle into small-town rhythms at Steeped in Mysteary, an elegant invitation pulls her into the heart of Wallshire’s most exclusive event: a tea-themed art showcase by the enigmatic Margot Drake. What should have been an evening of art and awkward mingling turns eerie when Margot never arrives—and whispers of scandal, betrayal, and a past no one wants to ...

¿Amas a Cristo? La pregunta que define tu eternidad. Este libro, "¿Amas a Cristo?: El Amor a Cristo como Evidencia de la Salvación", no es simplemente una colección de sermones. Es un llamado urgente a la reflexión, una profunda exploración del amor a Cristo como la marca indeleble del creyente verdadero.

A third collection of mysteries to challenge H C Bailey's golden age sleuth, the eclectic Mr. Reginald Fortune, advisor to Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department on all things medical, scientific—and downright strange. Including a vendetta against Mr. Fortune himself; an athletic hero accused of murder; a young man who wants to confess, but does not know to what; anonymous letters to an unpopular civil servant; the strange persecution of an archaeologist and his secretary; and the unexplained death of a war profiteer...

Mika Chalmers is experiencing a dry spell. With no clients and Detective Beech on a last-minute, undercover assignment, Mika decides to help her father prepare for the upcoming AllStar game. This special annual event has never taken place at the Seven Seas Ice Arena before, and everyone in Irvine is bubbling with excitement. Until a shooting breaks out the day before the weekend festivities begin. Now, Mika is forced to go undercover with Irvine Buccaneers player - and her ex - Eric Foresburg as his wife in order to figure out who is targeting the AllStar game and why. And, most importantly...