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Crime has always been a part of human history, but some criminal acts stand out not only for their audacity or brutality, but for the profound impact they have on the public. From high-profile cases that captivated the world’s attention to less known but equally consequential events, these crimes have shaped societal attitudes, influenced public policy, and sometimes even changed the course of history. In this eclectic collection, we explore a variety of crimes that, through their nature or aftermath, have left an indelible mark on the collective consciousness. The crimes presented here ...

If you’re wondering whether there’s life on the other side of deconversion, or if you’re trying desperately to understand a loved one who is losing their faith—this book is for you. Edited by philosophy of religion scholar, Sarah Bacaller, with a foreword by Bart Campolo (the first humanist chaplain at the University of Southern California), this book offers gripping insights into the deepest aspects of the deconversion journey.

If the Way of the warrior is the soul of Japan, their magnificent swords were the tools utilized to form the nation and forge their spirit. You’ll find an abundance of information in this special two-part digital anthology in support of this thesis. Kimberly Taylor wrote four chapters, the first being an interview with 7th dan Matsuo Haruna. Haruna offers great advice for practitioners based on his firsthand experience. Taylor’s two highly researched chapters give overviews of two major iaido schools. Excellent photos and descriptions of katas accompany the text. Taylor’s finale is a ...

Between 1800 and 1930, a quiet but chilling thread ran through the fabric of everyday life. Behind lace curtains and respectable facades, some women harbored secrets sharp enough to sever vows of love and loyalty. They were wives, mothers, daughters, ordinary in appearance, extraordinary in their defiance of the roles society demanded of them. When they killed, the world gasped. A woman was meant to nurture, not to poison, stab, or scheme. And yet, across Europe and America, newspapers filled with shocking accounts of wives who plotted their husbands’ demise, or who struck out with sudden...

QLIPHOTH ignites expansion of the Soul and ushers an influx of esoteric forces into the Adept through sorcery, sabbatic craft, and sexual gnosis. The mission of this Qliphoth Series is to provide you Left Hand Path grimoires, poetry, clairvoyant art, and ritual channelling. This sinister opera emerged over six group periodicals that emphasize magick ascent, the Abyss, and ancient demonology. Altogether, this series features over 20 top black magicians: Edgar Kerval, Asenath Mason, S. Connolly, S. Ben Qayin, and many more. QLIPHOTH: The Black Arts, Opus 6 of 6 Ch.1 - Typhon Draconis - The ...

UNFORGETTABLE PROTECTORS: Healing and Guardians Heroes in the shadows. Guardians of the heart. Where love is the ultimate shield. When danger lurks and the truth is tangled in secrets, only the strongest will stand between love and destruction. In this pulse-pounding romantic suspense collection, heroes emerge from the shadows—willing to risk everything to protect the ones who matter most. From undercover agents and fearless detectives to supernatural guardians and reluctant protectors, these gripping stories deliver heart-stopping action, fierce devotion, and passion forged in the face ...

UNFORGETTABLE LOYALTY: Craving and Devotion Nine powerful stories of loyalty, trust, and forever. One unforgettable Valentine where love is tested—and proven. What happens when the one person you counted on isn’t there anymore? When betrayal shatters your world and love is put to the ultimate test? In this gripping romantic suspense collection, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors explore the pain of loss, the power of redemption, and the unforgettable journey back to love. From deadly secrets to dangerous missions, these stories are packed with twists, passion, and the ...

Nine brand-new tales of pulp heroes vs. monsters! The Green Lama, Richard Knight, Captain Future, Green Ghost, Moon Man, and more battle demons and monstrosities from out of this world!

A DIFFERENT TAKE ON HISTORIC TRIVIA-----IDEAL AS A CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLER! “It Happened Today” opens the calendar of modern history. From New Year’s Day to New Year’s Eve, each date reveals one decisive moment since nineteen hundred that changed the course of the world. Revolutions and peace accords, discoveries and disasters, moon landings and silent acts of courage all appear on the day they happened. A book to dip into share and return to and to see your own birthday in a completely new light.

UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS WONDERS: Harmony and Romance Eight unforgettable holiday love stories. One heartwarming Valentine reminder that love shines brightest in every season. Step into a world where Christmas magic lingers long after the decorations come down. This enchanting collection of contemporary holiday romances is filled with hope, passion, second chances, and the kind of love that warms the heart no matter the time of year. From small-town miracles to big-city dreams, from mystery and suspense to tender romance and joyful reunion, these stories celebrate harmony, healing, and the ...

Transform your worship arts ministry forever! Let Reign Dance Company share their testimonies of how a Christian dance company succeeds with a team-based leadership approach. If you desire to launch a dynamic church dance ministry, a community-based arts organization or a global arts outreach missions team, Training to Reign will provide the steps needed to triumph. Begin your Kingdom training session today!

Any day is a great day to cozy up to Christmas Romances! UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS WONDERS: Harmony and Romance Eight unforgettable holiday love stories. One heartwarming Valentine reminder that love shines brightest in every season. Step into a world where Christmas magic lingers long after the decorations come down. This enchanting collection of contemporary holiday romances is filled with hope, passion, second chances, and the kind of love that warms the heart no matter the time of year. From small-town miracles to big-city dreams, from mystery and suspense to tender romance and joyful ...

💘 A Valentine from the Authors of The Unforgettables 💘 UNFORGETTABLE COURAGE: A Thrilling Romantic Suspense Collection Nine heart-pounding stories. Nine fearless heroes and heroines. One unforgettable Valentine of danger and desire. When the stakes are life or death and love is on the line, courage becomes the only way forward. This explosive romantic suspense collection delivers high-octane thrills, relentless danger, and heart-stopping romance that will keep you turning pages late into the night. From escaping serial killers to outwitting human traffickers, from protecting political...

UNFORGETTABLE CHAMPIONS A Multi-Author Romantic Suspense Collection When danger closes in, only a Champion will do. One unforgettable Valentine where courage, love, and second chances collide. From Nashville to ghost towns, from the forests of Canada to tropical islands and far beyond, Unforgettable Champions delivers pulse-pounding romantic suspense where singles in peril find—or rediscover—the one person they can’t live without. Is it fate that brings them together… or something even deeper? Dive into gripping tales of second chances and breathtaking rescues, where highly skilled ...

In the chilling silence after the final verdict, justice sometimes falters. Innocent After Execution unearths the haunting stories of those condemned to die, only to be exonerated when it was far too late. Through meticulous research and gripping narrative, this book exposes the cracks in the justice system where truth was buried beneath flawed evidence, coerced confessions, and systemic bias. Each chapter confronts a harrowing case, revealing how innocence was overlooked, and how society reckoned with the irreversible. This is not just a chronicle of wrongful death, it’s a sobering ...

Across a thousand battlefields and a million wars, there is always a question. What do you do when all the chips are on the table? Do you run? Try to find salvation in the arms of an easy peace? Or do you stand and fight? Send your enemies into whatever hole they crawled out of? On Deadly Ground has 10 stories handling that exact question. Each character faces the impossible in different ways, but all will be tested before the day is done. Can they earn a heroic victory amongst the endless eternity of space, or are they doomed to fall into obscurity?

Seven Dogs is my 23-year-long true story of owning, training, breeding, and showing giant and rare dogs. But, it’s more than that. Seven Dogs is funny, sad, informative, and oddly enough, it’s simultaneously fantastic and familiar.

Matthew's relentless wit and insight is front and center as we bounce between England and the United States, experiencing one hilarious, and sometimes poignant, tale after another - from escaping the clutches of the law to the pain and joy of parenthood, discovering the dangers of real ale and the agony of not being heard, whilst savoring a fiery dessert, the glamour of show business, the awkwardness of nakedness, and the utter wrongness of a Jesus piñata!

Since the dawn of the twentieth century, people have pushed the limits of what seems possible. This book is your day-by-day journey through those extraordinary moments. Organized by calendar date, each page highlights one remarkable world record set on that very day between 1900 and today. From blistering sprint times and towering skyscrapers to scientific breakthroughs and daring explorations, these achievements reveal how human ambition has evolved over more than a century. Open to your birthday, an anniversary, or simply today’s date and discover who rewrote history on that day. ...

With a classic feel, this story celebrates bravery, hope and the marvels of the natural world. When the dark rider on a horse arrives, Marlo's bravery is the only thing standing between Tree Thing and certain destruction ... An unmissable tale from award-winning Piers Torday. Once, in a faraway...