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Who is left behind when war suddenly ends? In 2021, President Joe Biden announced the total withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. This would put an end to a conflict that spanned two decades — the longest war in US history. The retreat was fraught, involving a Taliban takeover, an airport exodus in Kabul, and a bombing that left nearly 200 dead. The United States would then spend over 3.3 billion to evacuate and resettle refugees, dwarfed by the 2 trillion already spent on Afghanistan. Through all the rubble, we are still left wondering: what is the human cost of war? Listen to ...

Forest Ranger James Hutchinson likes things peaceful and quiet in his woods. But a small asteroid impact has disturbed that peace. People around him have started acting strangely and James must investigate to uncover the truth, before it's too late. This mystery-scifi-horror book will have you on the edge of your seat. It's a thrilling adventure that has been described as "Great, creepy fun".

Want to live a longer, healthier life? This book proposes specific exercises on the subject, instructing readers in the backward-flowing method, a powerful meditation technique that can also be used to control addiction. This method not only prolongs life, it also provides tools for facing death without fear. Most people are scared to death of dying. They don’t have to be. Death is only a transition. The spirit lives on. For anyone wishing to connect the dots between the various aspects of the Secret Teachings, this book is a must. Semple looks at meditation techniques across cultures and...

Deadly Devotion by J.J. Moretti A Dark Mafia Romance of Obsession and Betrayal “Viktor Orlov doesn’t fall in love—he destroys. Until Jordyn Serrano teaches him how to burn.” VIKTOR I’ve killed men for less than what she did. That’s the job. No poetry. No guilt. Someone gives the order, and I end the problem. I’ve been doing it long enough that blood barely registers anymore—just another expense on the ledger of my life. Then I was given her. Jordyn Serrano. Daughter of a dead Don. Federal asset. Breathing liability. I was supposed to watch her. Learn her habits. Choose the ...

Following the February 2019 session of The United Methodist General Conference, many United Methodists returned to their Sunday School classes, worship services and small groups, asking the same question: “Where do we go from here?” In Where Do We Go From Here?: Honest Responses From Twenty-Four United Methodist Leaders, four bishops, several pastors, laypersons, campus ministers, students, general board directors and others share their honest responses to the question, “Where do we go from here?”Voices from the traditional, centrist and progressive viewpoints share their thoughts ...

The purpose of this book is to get the solo beginner or newbie if you will, him or her up to speed with the most fundamental military or law enforcement techniques and ready for a fight in the shortest possible time frame! The techniques used in this book are tried and tested and has been used for decades by military and law enforcement personnel from around the world. Whether the reader is a concerned citizen, war correspondent, an NGO in a conflict zone, a prepper prepping for anarchy and global conflict, or you just want to be able to defend yourself from armed assailants, or a citizen ...

¡Primer arco completo (libros 1-5)! #1 ebook en categorías de «fantasía oscura» y «fantasía épica». Este libro reúne los primeros 5 libros de la serie «Mercenaria» a un precio especial. La saga que ha enganchado a cientos de lectores. Cinco misiones imposibles. Una sola mujer capaz de enfrentarlas. Alina Araluz, la mercenaria conocida como la Sombra, es famosa en todo Zurmeldán por su ingenio, su temible habilidad con las armas y su implacable sentido de la justicia. Pero ni siquiera ella está preparada para lo que está por venir. Todo comienza con un encargo sencillo: robar ...

What is the price of freedom in the Land of the Free? Between 9/11 and the 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan, more than 1.9 million American troops served around 3 million tours of duty as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Beyond this staggering statistic are stories of real men and women who became embroiled in a complex conflict that would change their lives forever. In At What Cost II: Voices from the Battlefield of Afghanistan, veteran J.J. Ainsworth gives voice to these troops while reexamining the effects of what has been infamously known as America's longest war. This second ...

With the unexpected death of the Siren king, Princess Serena finds herself next in line for the Adrellan crystal throne. But with a new ruler, comes a new agenda. Betrothal to the Land King's son was not what Serena had envisioned for herself, and now she must find a way to live without her vicious instincts. Serena faces love and death. Heartache and ruin. And when a scorned Marquess finds out that Serena had been betrothed to the prince, she stops at nothing to bring down the siren, even if it means taking her voice.

Manhattan is falling apart, and with it so are the people, including Alice and Bill. And, at their remote cabin, new developments require critical decisions to save the life of a loved one.... A new, intensely thrilling series, Melt has received unanimous praise from beta listeners and early reviewers alike. Written by JJ Pike and Mike Kraus, Melt examines a part of our world that we often take for granted. Add in a dash of real science and a glimpse of what the future might hold in store and you're presented with the recipe for Melt: a frighteningly real post-apocalyptic thriller.

Beneath crashing seas and blood-red horizons, a chorus of voices cries out against the weight of existence. Woes and the Mantle: The Burden is the first volume in a four-book cycle of gothic poetry that merges cosmic horror, dark fantasy, and the bleak beauty of apocalyptic verse. Written in a style reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, this collection weaves tales of leviathans, drowned tribunals, cursed oaths, and spectral echoes that refuse to die. Each poem balances rhythm and ruin—stanzas shift from long, tidal roll to sharp, cutting fragments, mirroring the collapse of ...

Ever feel like you just know someone extremely intimately without ever really knowing the person beforehand? You may have discovered your twin flame. Soul mates are your perfect match, but twin flames are your perfect mirror. This audiobook will reveal the true nature behind twin flames.

What if your past came back to haunt you and stalked the present until it became your worst nightmare? J.J. Hughes explores the lengths to which we'll go to keep the past from overshadowing the present and destroying the future.

One guy. Is that so much to ask? All I want is a man to love. I’ve been alone for so long. I thought I’d found him - only he chose someone else. Then I see them: two beautiful men, lost in each other. It’s a full month before I see them again. They’re so full of themselves. I shouldn’t want them. I hate myself for giving in. At first. Because after that one time, I want more. It was perfect. If only I didn’t now work for them.

This study journal was designed with you in mind! Our goal is to keep you accountable to read in the bible everyday. This study is also a reminder that there's a solution to every single struggle we deal with in our daily lives. Our answers are all in the word and God wants us to seek him faithfully.

In Reclaiming Church, J. J. Warren continues his call to reaffirm the Church be welcoming to all, including young people like those he led at Sarah Lawrence College who "didn't know God could love them because their churches said God didn't."

Jane Barnaby thought she'd planned the perfect Christmas vacation. She'd invited her father and his fiancée to join her in Spain at her archaeological dig. They'd see her work, meet her mentor and enjoy a few days of sunny Mediterranean beaches in the dead of winter. What could go wrong?

When Star Wars burst on to the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn’t an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voice-over. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels. In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years.

Police psychologist Edwardo Bratenahl is a young widower, still mourning the tragic loss of his wife. Bratenahl, an academic and native of the insular Cleveland neighborhood of Little Italy, is asked to assist with the homicide investigation of world-class geneticist Dr. Simon Pederson, who was viciously slain during Sunday mass. Bratenahl is partnered with Mary Kate Calderon, veteran homicide detective. The two soon discover a related murder, which Calderon confesses looks eerily like a scenario she witnessed as a child in Nicaragua.

In the space of 11 months, Jennifer Flowers’ husband of 33 years died as did their son, Jonpaul. Grief bust her heart wide open. Grief Is Love is a hard-won, honest, and profoundly sensitive guide for anyone who has lost someone dear to them, and a companion as you move through the stages of grief.