Great Year

New Year? New you. Nope… screw resolutions. I’ve got too much of the past to make up for to look toward the future. This New Year’s Eve is all about proving myself. But I won’t be able to do it alone. I need her. The sexy, hardcore musician who knows everyone. This beauty has the power to bring in the crowds to make my event a hit. I’m not using her. Not exactly. She’s a punk temptress on stage, but offstage? She might be the kind of girl you take home to Mom and Dad. But not my parents. Some say my greatest ancestors invented the wheel. Try living up to that. But this New ...

The Seven Years’ War, also known as the French and Indian War in North America, was fought between 1756 and 1763, and it involved all of Europe’s great powers and many of the so-called middle powers. By the end of the conflict, Britain would gain control over Canada and Florida, but the war would nearly bankrupt the country as it doubled its national debt. Still, the war marked the beginning of the era of British dominance in North America. The war also had profound consequences for indigenous groups in North America.

Dive deep into the heart of Christian faith with a year-long expedition through the Epistle to the Hebrews, a text that bridges ancient rituals with the eternal work of Christ, drawing believers into a profound understanding of their faith's foundations. Why embark on this journey? In a world brimming with fleeting distractions and surface-level spirituality, Eternal High Priest offers a beacon of depth and stability. This guide doesn’t just skim the surface but plunges into the theological depths of Hebrews, unveiling the richness of Christ’s priesthood, the perfection of His sacrifice...

Peter Ratcliffe served in the SAS for 25 years. Blooded in Oman in the 1970s, he also saw action in Northern Ireland, in the Falklands War, and in the Gulf campaign. From his early days in the Paras to his time as Regimental Sergeant-Major in the Gulf, he has lived and fought by the motto 'who dares wins'. Eye of the Storm is his insider's account of that exceptional career.

Dreaming of staying vibrant, adventurous, and full of life in retirement, and making these years your best years yet? Discover how to fill your life after work with meaningful journeys, exciting travels, outdoor adventures, and unforgettable experiences! Lara West, a best-selling author of health and wellness books, brings her passion for adventure and travel into her latest work, using her discoveries and personal stories to guide the way.

In Pearls of Great Price, Joni Eareckson Tada reminds you there is a spiritual treasure within your reach. Each day in this 365-day devotional contains glorious pearls waiting to be claimed so you can become rich in faith and wealthy in hope. Some people focus on material treasures, but Joni reminds you that life's true gems come from God—priceless pearls that are worth everything to purchase…and own.

We make countless decisions every day, from the mundane to the life-altering. But what if there was one simple question, that could provide the framework to guide you toward a life of greater purpose, meaning, and fulfillment? The main book, IIWI? A Simple Question That Can Transform Your Life, is that book. This Workbook is your accompanying hands-on guide to that book applying the powerful IIWI question to revolutionize your decision-making and empower you to create a life that truly reflects your values. Through practical exercises, guided prompts, and interactive activities, you will ...

Are you searching for the perfect gift for your 9-year-old? Look no further and step into the world of "Super Life Skills for Amazing 9-Year-Olds: Thrive, Learn, and Have Fun”! This isn't just a book—it's an interactive workbook packed with actionable tips, empowering exercises, and fun games, covering a spectrum of life skills essential for your child's present and future. Curious about what awaits inside? ⏳Discover the art of time-management, ensuring your 9-year-old learns the value of each precious moment. 🤔Equip your child with the tools to master the skill of decision-making ...

To all musicians with success on the brain ... There's more to being a great musician than the little black dots, isn’t there? You need to know what the great musicians know ... - Their practice secrets - Their tricks of the trade - Their success strategies You need to have what the best musicians have ... - Confidence - Stage presence - A winner's attitude And wouldn't it be great to get all this without your having to spend a lifetime getting it the hard way? Now you can. In this amazing, one-of-a-kind book you will discover a full year of wisdom, tips, inspiration, time-savers, ...

After three years as a killing-field slave, seventeen-year-old Bun Yom escaped from the Khmer Rouge and became a freedom fighter. Using his wisdom, courage, and infinite compassion, Bun rescued thousands of Cambodian people and soon became the Cambodian Freedom Fighters’ greatest soldier. Tomorrow I’m Dead is the only known first-person account of the freedom fighter’s heroic liberation of slaves from the Khmer Rouge killing fields.

During Leora Goff’s early decades, she gathered the tenacity, optimism and hope she would need throughout her long life. When she married Clabe Wilson, they became forged into parents who would shepherd their own family through two more great eras of world and local history--the Great Depression and WWII.

From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, Great Short Books spans genres, cultures, countries, and time to present an enchanting and diverse selection of acclaimed and canonical novels. From works in translation like Yu Miri’s Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Duras’s The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like Toni Morrison and James Baldwin, this compilation is a celebration of classics from the historic to contemporary—plus a few bestsellers, including Stephen King and Colson Whitehead.

The UK is, at the same time, both one of the world's most successful economies and one of Europe's laggards. The country contains some of Western Europe's richest areas such as the South East of England, but also some of its poorest such as the North East or Wales. Looking into the past helps understand why. Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through tells the story of how Britain's economy and politics have interacted with each other from the time of the Industrial Revolution right up to the pandemic of 2020.

The award-winning writer, whose stories have appeared in four consecutive editions of The Best American Short Stories, returns with a highly anticipated collection. A reality show producer manipulates two contestants into falling in love, even as her own relationship falls apart. Just after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a young boy has a revelation about his father’s past. When the prized elephant of a traveling circus keels over dead, the small-town minister tasked with burying its remains comes to question his own faith.

Meet rufa red knot B95. Scientists call him the Moonbird because, in the course of his astoundingly long lifetime, this robin-sized shorebird has flown the distance to the moon - and halfway back! Each February he joins a flock that lifts off from Tierra del Fuego, headed for breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic, 9,000 miles away. Late in the summer, he begins the return journey. B95 can fly for days, but eventually he must descend to refuel and rest. However, recent changes at stopover sites along his migratory circuit - changes caused mostly by human activity - have reduced the food available and made it harder for the birds to reach.

How do you see life? Some say life is unfair. To others, life is fair. Of a truth, life is neither fair nor unfair to anyone. How you perceive life is how life will manifest to you. If you think life to be unfair, the Universe(God) has to arrange every event of your life to agree to how you see life. Therefore, almost every event of your life has no option than to be unfair to you in order to agree to your truth or perception about life. Maintaining a good perception of life is very vital to your happiness. Discover how to in this book. You will learn of; a.Your divine nature; the god you ...

The beginning of modern Europe was a time of confusion, excitement, suspicion, hope, despair, and ideas. It was a time of a lot of change spread out over just a few hundred years, but the end result was a completely different world than the one that had come before it. This audiobook includes details of the transition from the Middle Ages to the early modern era, where Europe saw significant shifts across the continent in phases.

Brent Wade has had one primary quest...to become Daddy of the Year to his five kids. As a renowned speaker, coach, and author, Brent has helped hundreds of dads learn the practical and powerful skills it takes to become Daddy of the Year.

Join us on an epic journey through time and tradition as the wise Jade Emperor hosts the most thrilling event of the ancient world—the Great Race! Imagine twelve extraordinary animals, each with unique strengths and personalities, coming together for a race that will shape the destiny of the years to come. It's not just a race; it's a magical adventure, and you're invited to be a part of it! The purpose of this incredible race is to create the Chinese Zodiac, a timeless cycle that brings good fortune and blessings to all. The Jade Emperor's vision is to celebrate each year with the unique...

Continuing his exploration of the alternative paths that British history might so easily have taken, Timothy Venning turns his attention to the Hundred Years War between England and France. Could the English have won in the long term, or, conversely, have been decisively defeated sooner?