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This book is a professional military-intelligence officer's-and controversial insider's-view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders of recent history. It includes the serious developments in government misuse of intelligence in the US-led coalition's 2003 war with Iraq, as well as failures of intelligence in Ukraine following Russia's invasion in February 2022. Colonel John Hughes-Wilson analyzes not just the events that conspire to cause disaster, but why crucial intelligence is so often ignored, misunderstood or spun by politicians and seasoned generals alike.

Princeton theologian B. B. Warfield was a watchman on the wall of orthodoxy. His temperament, training, and talent—together with his deep love for Christ and amazing breadth of knowledge—shaped him into the twentieth century's greatest defender of the faith. His writings have been studied with profit for well over a hundred years—a tribute to his clear, careful, cogent, gospel-centered exposition of orthodox Christianity, which he called "the redemptive religion" and which he fearlessly defended.

Paganism is a way of seeing the world and your place in it. It means challenging the assumptions of mainstream society and strengthening your relationships with the gods, the universe, your community, and your self. The Path of Paganism provides practical advice and support for honoring your values and living an authentic Pagan life in mainstream Western culture. Discover tips for establishing or deepening a regular practice. Explore how your spirituality can help you deal with life's inevitable hardships.

In this fascinating series, the saints you’ll meet include a woman who didn't discover her true vocation until she was past sixty, a man who lived for years with a concubine and fathered an illegitimate son, a religious teacher and reformer who was repeatedly charged with heresy, three women who were wives and mothers before they became Sisters, and many more. The words of these great men and women may move you, but their actions will absolutely take your breath away.

A cab ride to an infamous cemetery takes a sinister turn when the passengers discover they may be the graveyard’s next residents. Fun and games unleash evil beyond imagination when a young couple rolls the dice of a board game from hell. And a treasure hunt turns deadly when a pair of explorers discover what’s really hiding deep in the woods....

The Cold War was an undeclared war, fought silently and carefully between ideological opponents armed with the most fearsome weapons mankind has ever seen. Hughes-Wilson takes a cool look at this war, from the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 to the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the USSR thereafter. He examines the suspicion and paranoia -- on both sides -- of the greatest stand-off in history.

Haunting the CEO is a leadership book written in a suspense-filled, entertaining story format. It tells the story of a CIO, Brian Kagey, who has failed as a CIO...and is about to fail again. He is introduced to a mentor who guides him through a journey of self-discovery, learning what it means to be a true leader. Readers are quickly pulled into the characters and storyline, feeling Brian's struggle while also gaining new leadership insights along the way. And the book is more than a leadership tale, it provides implementable ideas and strategies for CEOs, CIOs and other business leaders. ...

In this book, you will discover the reason why Jesus chose parables as his favorite form of teaching. Based on the work of scholars, incorporating what Pope Benedict XVI writes about, and the parables in his book Jesus of Nazareth, Fr. Hughes’s presentation is colorful and easy to follow. Whether you are a minister or a layperson, you will love these talks.

A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century.

A new night of terror begins with Scare Street’s latest bone-chilling collection. This pulse-pounding volume contains 13 new supernatural tales of terror. And each story brings you deeper into the dark realm of nightmares. As the inky black shadows close in, you realize you are not alone. Something stalks you through this strange netherworld. You hear snarls in the distance. The howling grows louder and louder.

Out Now - a new 6-part series that celebrates the music and movies of the legendary film director John Hughes. Featuring interviews with those who knew, loved and worked John, alongside some of the artists whose music featured in those decade-defining films. A new box-set of music from these films is out now.

Fears can keep us from reaching for our dreams and desires. But, we have a God much bigger than our fears - one who promises us a more abundant life. We just need to trust. The key to indie business success is in your faith, God's promises, and who God made you to be. Mix in a few unique business development success principles, and you have all you need for finding more business, more faith, and more of the life you desire. Unselling isn't just about "not selling"; it's about so much more. Here, you'll learn what an unselling life looks like and how to achieve it for yourself.

A businessman discovers he has a ghostly twin whose presence may be far more ominous than he had thought.... Mischievous children learn that supernatural forces are nothing to toy with, after a Halloween prank goes wrong. And holiday festivities set the backdrop to a terrified teen’s worst fears, when his grandmother’s corpse comes looking for revenge....

What if the real secret to success isn’t picking a side… but learning how to master both? Some say motivation is everything—the fire that gets you started. Others swear by discipline—the grind that keeps you going. But what if everyone’s been thinking about it wrong? What if the real edge... is in the balance? In a world obsessed with “hustle” or “manifestation,” no one’s talking about the power of using both forces at the same time. That’s what top performers do—quietly. They know when to lean into emotion, and when to switch on pure focus. That’s how they stay ...

Some choices aren’t about right or wrong—they’re about what your heart can’t forget. He left love behind to chase his dreams. She stayed behind, believing in forever. But Paris has a way of rewriting stories you thought were finished. When Alex steps off the train into the golden haze of Paris, he tells himself it’s just for the degree. Just for the future. Just for him. But nothing about the City of Light is simple. Not when he meets Camille—brilliant, magnetic, and unlike anyone he’s ever known. Not when every café, every bridge, every night feels like a new beginning. Not ...

"Unexpected Wishes": A Cozy Christmas Romance Filled with Holiday Magic and Heartwarming Redemption. Step into the enchanting world of "Snowflakes and Second Chances" where Emily and Jake's stories unfold amidst the festive charm of a small town. Join Emily, a successful career woman, as she navigates the clash between her fast-paced city life and the tranquil embrace of her hometown during the holidays. Discover the nostalgic allure of Emily's childhood home, witness the struggles of Jake, her first love now a single parent managing a family business, and immerse yourself in the warmth and...

Step into the mesmerizing world of "Love at the Amusement Park," where Emma and Alex's paths cross in the enchanting embrace of an amusement park. Immerse yourself in their heartwarming journey as their initial clash evolves into a summer romance that defies all odds. Will Emma and Alex embrace the promise of an enduring future, or will their romance remain as a mere memory of a fleeting season? -Don't forget to share your thoughts below with a review!

A sinister force threatens a teenage horror fan, and only a team of B movie monsters can come to his rescue. Fear stalks a group of punks when a scarecrow proves that birds aren’t the only things it can terrorize. And all hell breaks loose when a man discovers that his next-door neighbor possesses the power to reanimate the dead... Celebrate the music of the night with Scare Street’s latest collection of diabolical horror. Thirteen tales of paranormal horror haunt this new volume. More than enough to keep you listening on long after the sun goes down.

Don’t go in the water. It’s dark. It’s deep. It’s scary as hell. There is no better keeper of secrets than the menacing, murky depths of the ocean. Unfathomable creatures, mysterious disappearances, abandoned ships, deadly pirates. Even experienced seamen are susceptible to the horrors that lay hidden far below the surface. It’s all a game of chance. Be in the wrong place at the wrong time and you’ll become something’s meal. The dark deep is ominous and unforgiving and it has no conscience.

A broken heart doesn’t always need fixing—sometimes, it just needs somewhere to breathe. She needed to run away from everything. He was hiding from everyone. But fate had other plans… and a quiet island waiting. When Ava arrives on the island, she isn’t looking for anything but space to forget. No noise. No people. No reminders. Just peace. Then she meets Ryan. Mysterious. Gentle. Guarded. He’s not just escaping his past—he’s buried in it. But something unspoken stirs between them, the kind of feeling that doesn’t ask for permission. It just shows up and demands to be felt. ...