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CRIMSON STRIKE is a gripping modern techno-thriller where past and future collide in a high-stakes battle for control of Vietnam. As a Chinese invasion force crosses the northern border into Vietnam, U.S. Marine Captain Jack Monroe and Vietnamese Captain Nguyen Bao hold the line at Lang Son. Bao, a seasoned officer and son of an NVA hero, is determined to protect his homeland. Monroe, leading an elite team of Raiders, fights alongside him, forging an unlikely brotherhood in the chaos of war. In the past they would have been blood enemies, but now they are allies. While tanks thunder through...

With a terminal diagnosis her life will never be the same again. Against the odds, will she make the right decisions? From the outside Beryl has everything, a happy marriage, a loving family and loyal friends. That is until her doctor tells her she only has 52 weeks left to live. Making a decision to treat her limited time as an adventure, she decides to free herself and enjoy as many new experiences as she can fit in. Some adventures can be small; meeting new people and making a difference to their lives, while others can be huge life affirming events. It’s all about how you tackle them ...

Do indigenous legends hint at the recent existence of mammoths and mastodons?Join author Denver Michaels as he delves into folklore and eyewitness accounts to learn the truth about these extinction escapees.

Robbie Wheeler. My muse. The classic bad boy with a leather jacket and a heart of gold. But I'm not making that mistake again. A girl can't keep banging her ex-husband. That would be naughty. I left him, but he never left me. He signed the papers with a smile and promised to win me back someday. I didn't believe he could change. Then, he showed up when I needed him the most. My muse has returned to claim my heart, but I can't help but wonder... Is this really our happily ever after? Or is it all just another lie? Pretty Ever After is a hot second chance romance with a bad boy hero, a snarky...

From Ashes to Ever After She thought she had everything. He thought he had nothing. Together, they built something real. A Modern Sweet Fairytale Romance Wes Watson was born on the wrong side of everything—his name, his neighborhood, and his family’s reputation. Welding by day and dodging his family’s chaos by night, he’s one bad break away from losing it all. But one emergency call to a sprawling mansion on the night of a masquerade ball changes everything. Sera Sinclair has spent her life playing the perfect daughter to a powerful, ruthless billionaire. But behind the designer ...

On December 28, 1958, the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts met under the lights of Yankee Stadium for that season's NFL Championship game. Football was still greatly over-shadowed by the country's favored pastime - baseball - but the 1958 championship proved to be the turning point for pro football.

On the field and roaming the sidelines were 17 future Hall of Famers, including Colts stars Johnny Unitas, Raymond Berry, and Gino Marchetti, and Giants greats Frank Gifford, Sam Huff, and assistant coaches Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry.

The Best Game Ever is a brilliant portrait of how a single game changed the history of American sports.

This isn't your average restaurant business book. Burns fearlessly dives headfirst into the brutal truth of what's been holding restaurants back from greatness. No more sugar-coating or industry double-speak–it's time for a savage wake-up call!

This audiobook presents a fundamental reinterpretation of changes to crime control in the age of the new police. It breaks new ground by providing a highly detailed, empirical analysis of everyday crime control in Victorian provincial cities - revealing the tremendous activity that ordinary people displayed in responding to crime - alongside a rich survey of police organization and policing in practice.

This follow-up to the wildly successful Wiccapedia, written by the two authors of that book, gives listeners a broader knowledge of Wicca, nature magick, and spellcraft today.

2024. The infamous leaders of the Ortega drugs cartel, (the largest in the world) the twins, Miguel and Carlito travel from Mexico City to Sinaloa, intent on taking over. On arriving by train, in just two hours they are turned around and put on another train back home. Sinaloa pertains to tell this astonishing tale. How the five main Sinaloa cartels came together for just a short period burying all feuds to ensure the Ortega twins were sent packing. A story of high level corruption at the highest levels of the Mexican and United States government. Of friendship, courage and ultimately, ...

If you're a lover of history and have a passion for preserving the past, then our new eBook, "Saving History," is the perfect read for you! With a comprehensive guide to historic preservation, this eBook covers everything from the early history of religious architecture to contemporary techniques in preserving historic structures. Take a deep dive into the niche focus of preserving religious buildings with case studies on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the seismic retrofit of St. Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. Learn about the impact of politics and religion on preservation, ...

Here's the deal. You have tried various methods to understand how the world around you works in order to live a fair life with safety and happiness, but sometimes, you still feel insecure about making important decisions. You would like to gain more awareness and wisdom to make the right decision and make your life better and happier.

Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for.

As the car approached the long, steep driveway, I was suddenly overcome by panic. I had never had much of a normal family life before. But now as the new foster home approached larger than life through the windshield, I realized for the first time that I was an orphan. Maybe not in the traditional sense of the word, but being given up by my father to live with some family was all I needed to be convinced that I was not wanted.

The Living as Modern-Day Missionaries: Bearing Witness to Christ in the Secular World is a transformative book that will inspire and empower you to share your faith and embrace the Christian mission with joy and courage. With its powerful messages of Christian living and spiritual growth, this book will motivate you to be an effective witness to Christ in today's secular world. Drawing upon biblical principles and practical real-life stories, the author has created an invaluable resource for evangelism and mission work. The book provides practical advice for Christians who are looking to ...

An indispensable A to Z, 5,800 term glossary—the first of its kind to provide readers with metaphysical interpretations of a wide variety of modern day spiritual, religious, and secular terms. People, animals, plants, objects, places, and events are interpreted as aspects within our own consciousness (thoughts, emotions, tendencies, inclinations, habits, talents, skills, and behaviors, etc.). This A to Z, 5,800 term glossary is the first of its kind to provide readers with metaphysical interpretations of a wide variety of modern day spiritual, religious, and secular terms, with a few of ...

Born in China’s northwestern province, Sayragul Sauytbay trained as a doctor before being appointed a senior civil servant. But her life was upended when the Chinese authorities incarcerated her. Her crime? Being Kazakh, one of China’s ethnic minorities. The northwestern province borders the largest number of foreign nations and is the point in China that is the closest to Europe. In recent years, it has become home to more than 1,200 penal camps - modern-day gulags that are estimated to house three million members of the Kazakh and Uyghur minorities.

Are you ready for a transformation? Embrace 12 qualities that will help you to experience amazing results in every area of your life. This well crafted book is motivational, inspirational, and interactive. God’s love for you will shine through the testimonies of both biblical and modern day women who exemplify the traits of a “virtuous woman”. This practical, spirit-filled book demonstrates how women can grow in their faith and experience results like they have never seen before. Each chapter ends with a powerful prayer and reflection for you to take action!

Unlock the magic of algorithms and harness the power of mathematics to solve everyday challenges with "21st Century Alchemy: How To Utilize Math To Create Algorithms And Solve Everyday Challenges Like A Modern Day Wizard". This groundbreaking book takes you on a captivating journey through the realms of algorithmic alchemy, revealing the secrets of transforming raw data and complex problems into elegant solutions and revolutionary innovations. In a world driven by technology, algorithms have become the invisible threads that weave the fabric of our digital lives. From optimizing personal ...

In a world increasingly defined by mobility and flexibility, the concept of a traditional, brick-and-mortar home is evolving. For some, the allure of a life untethered to a single location can become irresistible. This book is an invitation to explore that lifestyle, not as a concept, but from someone doing it. Within these pages, you'll find tales of adventure, practical advice, and candid reflections on what it truly means to call every new place home. It's a book about finding community in transient spaces, building a life on the go, and embracing the freedom that comes with a suitcase ...