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The publication of The Mountain of My Fear in 1968 and Deborah in 1970 changed the face of the mountaineering narrative. Now these two classic expedition narratives by acclaimed writer David Roberts are together again in one volume for a new generation of readers.

The world of wildlife is full of surprising and magical quirks - and Sue Perkins - comedian, broadcaster and Just a Minute host - is on a mission to discover them all. In this fantastic series, recorded at ZSL London Zoo and the Eden Project, she's joined by a diverse group of comedians and natural history experts for some entertaining sessions of 'Show and Tell'.

It's the 22nd century. Humanity has taken its first steps into the galaxy, and we've found ourselves in a vast playground of alien races, environments, and cultures. As the newest players on the universal stage, though, our position is readily apparent - we're at the bottom of the food chain.

Larry Sparks, publisher of Destiny Image, has personally assembled some of the top-teachings on speaking forth God’s Word, coupled with topical decrees to help you release the power of these confessions.

In 2008 veteran journalist Evan Wright, acclaimed for his New York Times best-selling book Generation Kill and co-writer of the Emmy-winning HBO series it spawned, began a series of conversations with super-criminal Jon Roberts, star of the fabulously successful documentary Cocaine Cowboys. Those conversations would last three years, during which time Wright came to realize that Roberts was much more than the de-facto “transportation chief” of the Medellin Cartel during the 1980s, much more than a facilitator of a national drug epidemic.

In this book, we’re going to get into ways you can improve your business, balance family life, spend more time with loved ones, and live a healthier and happier life. What if you could work only four hours a day, five days per week? What would that do for your life?

Have you ever wanted to make a living on YouTube? Well, it’s easier than you’d think. Getting paid on YouTube starts with discipline. You have to create good quality and entertaining content. Your videos must have relevancy. And the most important part is, you must be determined to succeed. When I first started creating content on YouTube, my philosophy was… shoot a video, put it on YouTube and get traffic. The problem with this theory however, is that there are so many videos being uploaded every single minute on YouTube, that your content is buried. If you don’t have a quality ...

The Masonic Roundtable is a weekly panel of Masons from around the world who discuss the latest and greatest in Masonic news, events, scholarship, and happenings. Join the conversation!

The Jack Nicholson film The Departed didn't tell half of their story. A poor kid from the slums, Robert Fitzpatrick grew up to become a stellar FBI agent and challenge the country's deadliest gangsters. Relentless in his desire to catch, prosecute, and convict Whitey Bulger, Fitzpatrick fought the nation's most determined cop-gangster battle since Melvin Purvis hunted, confronted, and killed John Dillinger. In his crusade to bring Bulger to justice, Fitzpatrick faced not only Whitey but also corrupt FBI agents, along with political cronies and enablers from Boston to Washington....

In today's digital age, where information is just a tap away, we rely on our phones and computers to keep us informed with unbiased, factual news. Yet, behind the screens lies a complex web of corporate interests and hidden agendas that often distort the truth. Enter the world where media conglomerates shape narratives to serve their own agendas, driven not by a commitment to truth but by profit and power. This book unveils how these big corporations, empowered by greed, manipulate news content to influence public opinion and promote their products. At the forefront of this revelation ...

So, you’re ready to start your first business. Maybe, you’ve owned a business in the past. What if you already own a business? Wherever your journey is taking you as an entrepreneur, you’re going to need to drum up business at one point and as boring as it sounds, cold calling is the most effective and efficient source of marketing, believe it or not. Sitting there for maybe ten hours a day making cold calls and being hung up on Christmas Eve was an eye opener for me. I would get to work before the sun came up and leave after the sun went down. I was working hard but wasn’t working ...

Can scientific explanation ever make reference to God or the supernatural? The present consensus is no; indeed, a naturalistic stance is usually taken to be a distinguishing feature of modern science. Science Without God?: Rethinking the History of Scientific Naturalism shows that the history of Western science presents us with a more nuanced picture.

In the heart-pounding world of high-stakes crime, The Vernicci Cartel unleashes chaos upon the elite, cunningly relieving them of their prized timepieces in a daring spree of luxury watch heists.

This book was a long time coming. For years now, friends, family and colleagues have asked me how I continue to win not realising that I have the same daily struggles as them. I think the difference is that I just keep my head down and stay the course. My career has not always been wins. In fact, I have more losses than wins if you want my honest opinion. I fail every single day in one way or another. There are lessons here. Apply these lessons. Half of winning is just showing up. Apply these lessons and I am positive you will see improvement in your daily life.

Salvage System is a beacon of hope, and a number of other races continue looking toward it as an inspiration for how to live and govern themselves, and - in some cases - for assistance in defending themselves and throwing off oppressive regimes. But the galaxy is a big place, and many of the races in it aren’t friendly. Would these forces like to take over Salvage System and acquire its resources? Absolutely.

Short novels are movie length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2012 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form.

The controversial 1991 War Crimes Act gave new powers to courts to try non-British citizens resident in the UK for war crimes committed during WWII. Safe Haven considers for the first time why and how convictions failed to follow investigations. Within the broader context of war crimes investigations in the United States, Germany, and Australia, the authors reassess the legal and investigative processes and decisions that stymied inquiries, from the War Crimes Act itself to the restrictive criteria applied to it.

Just because Freemasonry isn't inherently a business doesn’t mean the organization can’t benefit from industry-proven best organizational practices. It's Business Time lays out these modern concepts and their relevance to Freemasonry in an easy-to-understand guide. The work explores and adapts each concept for use across the organization, regardless of leadership level. If utilized appropriately, these concepts can be a powerful force multiplier in enabling Lodges to succeed in the modern era.

In this book, I will talk to you about ways I have used to increase my Wealth, Health and Life. I'm not going to tell you how to get rich quick, rather I will show you ways I have used to get rid of my boring, go nowhere job, start businesses and build a path to financial wealth. I will show you ways on how to get your finances in order and use the investment vehicles available. Sit back and listen to these lessons and think about ways you can apply these lessons into your life. Only YOU can decide your fate to your future. If you want a business book on a budget, this is the book for you.

A high-stakes thriller that will leave you breathless. In a world where the rich and powerful, a group of detectives are on the trail of a deadly drug cartel. But when the cartel makes a deal of a lifetime, the detectives find themselves in over their heads. Now, they must race against time to stop the cartel before they unleash a wave of violence that will shake the city to its core. But even if they succeed, they may never be able to escape the Path to Nowhere.