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As a freelance travel journalist Mark Eveleigh has written more than 850 full-length features for some of the world’s most prestigious publications – including BBC Wildlife, BBC Travel, CNN Travel, Telegraph, The Independent and National Geographic. PRAISE FOR 'MAVERICK IN MADAGASCAR' ‘A personal account of two decidedly unusual Malagasy journeys – trips no tour operator would recommend – completed with a plodding, somewhat touchy zebu pack-bull and a guide in a bulletproof vest. Fascinatingly crazy stuff that makes for good reading. Snippets of the country’s history – pirates...

In a town where survival depends on influence and popularity, a group of teens find themselves trapped in a deadly experiment. Monitored by drones and ranked by a system that punishes the least influential, every move they make is critical. As the mysterious disappearance of the adults adds to the chaos, the group must navigate an increasingly dangerous world where trust is fragile and alliances are key. With the stakes rising and the threat of cancellation looming, they must fight to stay alive in a game designed to break them. Think you could escape being CANCELLED?

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Always been in love with South America? Simply browsing and dreaming of a Mexican holiday? Then this book is for you! This book will put your doubts of whether going to Mexico is worth it. This amazing country has so much to offer for visitors in terms of activities, food, drinks, sightseeing, entertainment, sports, nightlife, adventures, shopping and more. Plan your holiday with this clever extensive Mexico travel guide. Or, if you were unsure of where to go for your holiday - allow me to introduce you to the United Mexican States and convince you to ...

Your greatest health asset is your brain. How it operates and adapts depends on one simple concept: balance. Our brains are in a war, and struggling to find balance from stress, toxins, pathogens, and trauma. This groundbreaking book reveals the startling truth about hidden culprits that affect your body’s ability to heal. Moreover, Dr. Rachel unveils how the overlooked vulnerabilities of the teeth and the cranium influence systemic health and the body and brain at large. Freedom Brain also explains the importance of specific nutrients and how the body is chronically ill due to the ...

Using humor & pop-culture references, UNF*CK LEADERSHIP presents a process to analyze your leadership and to apply systems-thinking & continuous improvement methodologies to become the best leader that you can be. Plus enough profanity to choke a horse. UNF*CK LEADERSHIP gives anyone a way to assess their leadership skills (regardless of leader-role) and a methodology to improve their leadership skills. This book is a no-holds-barred look at leadership from a systems-thinking perspective. Using humor, pop-culture, and enough F*bombs to level a small town, the author examines the 4As of ...

Deeper than African Soil captures the romantic, pores-open wonder of a child raised among worlds. It unveils the adventure and suffering of revolution, disease, boarding school trauma, wrenching farewells and losses deeper than most people endure in a lifetime. It explores the nature of memory itself, why we repress it and how to call it forth, all five senses open. Daughter of Canadian Mennonites, Faith Eidse was separated from family at the scariest moments of her life. Amid postcolonial tensions in Congo, Canada and the U.S., Faith and her sisters—Hope, Charity and Grace—lived vivid ...

"Infinite Potential: Raising Your Vibration and Changing Your Frequency," offers a new approach to personal development, teaching you how to harness the universal law of attraction to manifest your deepest desires and achieve a fulfilling life. Learn to identify and overcome vibrational blockages, and discover how to connect with the divine to enhance your spiritual growth. "Infinite Potential" provides step-by-step instructions on elevating your vibration through meditation, visualization, emotional alignment, and more, empowering you to create positive changes that resonate throughout all...

To be a high-performing manager, you need an advanced understanding of the principles of great leadership. In this course, Dr. Todd shares the secrets businesses large and small use to manage teams, achieve precise results, and intelligently execute business strategies. He focuses on three key areas: motivation, positive change, and decision making. Discover how to shift your mindset, create a culture of motivation and accountability, make decisions that matter, and maintain excellence over time.

"The best account to date of Elvis Presley's life during his years of military service." - Review by Alan Hanson, author, Elvis '57 Has the full story of Elvis Presley’s military service ever been told? Elvis Presley served in the U.S. Army for two years and while most biographical accounts seem to quickly skim through the “army years,” author Trina Young argues that this period was perhaps the most significant and life-changing time in The King of Rock and Roll's life. Captivating untold stories have been coming out over the years involving the highs and lows Presley experienced as a...

On the banks of the River Mersey is a city with a radical character, shaped by its geography and the achievements of its community - in music, culture and politics. Liverpool is now defined mostly by its appetite for football and the continental successes of its most renowned club. What then does it mean to be a local 'Red' - sculpted by the city's social history - in an age of global expansion? Former players, dedicated fans and civic leaders explain the relationship between the club they support and the city of their birth, exploring the events and moments in time that moulded their ...

Marrying an Igbo Man – A Guide to Understanding Culture, Love, and Family The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Love, Marriage, and Family in Igbo Culture Are you a non-Igbo woman in a relationship with or considering marriage to an Igbo man? Do you want to understand Igbo traditions, family dynamics, and cultural expectations to build a thriving and lasting relationship? In Marrying an Igbo Man: A Guide to Understanding Culture, Love, and Family, Dr. Godwin Ude offers a comprehensive, research-based exploration of cross-cultural marriage with Igbo men. This essential guide provides cultural ...

Step into the world where philosophy wasn’t just a subject—it was a way of life. Where the greatest minds of antiquity collided, and from that clash of ideas, the foundations of Western thought were forged. Philodemus and Sextus: A Dual Exploration of Ancient Thought offers you a front-row seat to the intellectual revolution that bridged Greek wisdom and Roman power. Uncover the timeless teachings of Philodemus, the philosopher who seamlessly wove the intricate tapestry of Greek philosophy into the heart of Roman culture. His Epicurean insights—centered on the pursuit of happiness, ...

For too long, Christians have been told that faith is a personal matter—something to be kept inside the walls of the church. But what if Christianity was never meant to be boxed in? What if it was designed to shape everything—politics, education, art, business, and even technology? Neo-Calvinism is not just a theology—it’s a way of seeing the world. A vision that insists every square inch of life belongs to God. A movement that challenges both retreat and compromise, calling believers to transform culture instead of conforming to it. Inside this book, you will discover: Why ...

*** Global Book Awards 2024 SILVER MEDAL WINNER for Contemporary Romance *** She is madly in love. But he can’t see past his pain. Will he ever open up to her? Can a man with a tortured past allow himself to be loved? Axel, a striking young artist, haunted by his childhood trauma, finds peace within himself through art – expressing himself on canvas – and through the company of his favourite horse. His torment becomes the source of his inspiration to paint. One night, Hyunah stumbles into his atelier, igniting a spark neither of them could foresee. He takes her out to discover Vienna ...

When corruption poisons the throne and rebellion ignites the land, who will rise as a hero—and who will fall as a tyrant? China is falling apart in the last days of the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Behind the grand palace walls, scheming eunuchs hold all the power. Secret plots grow in the shadows and threaten the throne. Grand General Dou Wu risks everything to rid these corrupt forces, but the Empress Dowager’s attitude sets the stage for a storm of bloodshed and betrayal. The people’s anger reaches its breaking point outside the palace. Furious at the corruption, the Yellow ...

“Mark writes about place with such care and consideration – there's a richness and beauty to his descriptions, such that his setting becomes a key character…” – Kind words from an editor at one of the world’s biggest publishing houses. The life- and death-cycles of an idyllic Balinese village have been going on, almost undisturbed, for generations – but when the bodies of two foreigners are discovered life for the entire village is altered forever. Driftwood Chandeliers is set in a traditional village in rural Bali, where Brazilian surfer Natalia de Souza has been hired to ...

When Detective Senior Constable Sarah Chen finds prominent Aboriginal rights lawyer David Namatjira dead at the bottom of Emily Gap, what appears to be a hiking accident quickly reveals itself as calculated murder. David's death coincides with the systematic ransacking of his Legal Aid office, where crucial files documenting mining company corruption have been stolen. His legal challenges cost Northern Territory Minerals millions while protecting sacred Aboriginal sites from illegal exploration, giving corporate executives powerful motives for eliminating their most effective opponent. But ...

In January of 1971, four young guys who knew nothing about music convinced an entire town they were a hot rock and roll band on the brink of stardom. A lie that crazy could only go one direction… off the rails! 20-year-old Arthur "Ziggy" Zigmond has ideas. Lots of ideas. But no one wants to hear them. Especially the three guys he works with. When they set out from Chicago in a VW bus to shoot a local beer commercial "as a favor to some guy who owes a big favor to some other guy" they find themselves snowbound and stranded by a raging blizzard in Hibbing, Minnesota – former hometown of ...

Are you ready to embark on an educational journey that extends far beyond the conventional college rankings? Dive into "Beyond the Rankings," the essential guide for prospective college students and their families seeking to navigate the complex world of higher education with clarity and confidence. This transformative eBook is your companion for making informed decisions that align with your unique values, goals, and aspirations. In "Beyond the Rankings," discover the art of tailoring your college search to match your personal priorities. Uncover your core values, set meaningful academic ...

An explosive novel filled with motorcycles, martial arts, and mayhem from the author of Answer Death and Dead Beat. Stu Heinrichs was the kind of guy who drank beer with your dad and let you drive his DeLorean. But he wasn’t a good guy then, and he’s not a good guy now—something ex-state cop Dan Spalding always knew but kept forgetting on purpose. Now, when a twenty year-old porn star takes a deliberate header off Stu’s luxury yacht with Dan as a witness, he’s caught in a web of murder and media outrage with more questions than answers. As the body count mounts, the blitz is on, ...