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Whether it's the news, social media, or well-intentioned friends, we're told daily to fear "others". We fear strangers, neighbors, the other side of the aisle, even those who parent differently. And when we're confronted with something that scares us, our brain sees only two options: attack or avoid. But either way, polarization intensifies. What if you could defy your own instincts and choose a third option - scandalous, disruptive, unthinkable LOVE?

In the future, an artist specializing in historical records creates a piece of art based on three separate accounts of the pandemic. What follows is a patchwork tale of survival and horror as two lovers struggle to survive the undying dead and the collapse of an America turned charnel house. Told as memos from Ground Zero, and later in the journal of a dark tower-like quest by train and foot across a nightmare landscape of ruined cities and raving corpses, the three accounts reveal more than just the grim realities of society's collapse.

Imagine this: You're face-to-face with a motivated seller. You thought they wanted to sell their house to you...but now that you are sitting across the table from them, they won't budge. Why not? If you are a real estate investor, perhaps this has happened to you (just as it has happened to nearly every other investor, too). The truth is: Most investors get stuck when talking to a seller, and they struggle with closing the deal. That's where Tony "The Closer" Robinson can help.

Andrew Carroll spent three years traveling throughout the United States and around the world to seek out the most powerful and unforgettable letters ever written during American wars. Behind the Lines is the result of that extraordinary trip and represents the first book of its kind: a dramatic...

Lectura esencial de una voz experta que necesita nuestro país: las memorias personales y políticas de Luis Miranda revelan un profundo conocimiento de la cultura latina y el desarrollo de una comunidad que puede cambiar nuestro mundo para bien. Siendo un veterano de Nueva York y de la...

When acknowledging what it is you love and then pursuing it, you can stand firm and know that “no weapon formed of man” will ever prosper. Growth is realizing that sometimes that weapon against you...is you! Your mind-set could be your biggest ally or worst enemy. The choice is yours. This book's aim is to highlight the importance of getting out of your own way and sticking to a plan through lenses of growth and vulnerability.

The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (2007) by psychiatrist Norman Doidge explores breakthroughs in neuroscience regarding plasticity, or the brain’s ability to change. Doidge shares inspiring stories of the work done by what he calls “neuroplasticians” - neuroscientists who are pioneering new methods for optimizing brain function....

Upon learning from a high-ranking Chinese government defector that China has transferred nuclear weapons technology to North Korea, the American President orders the reopening of the US Embassy in Taipei and announces his support of Taiwan's quest to remain independent.

Some people will never have a fulfilling marriage because they dated and married the wrong person. A tragedy for any soul. But how can we avoid falling into that trap? In God we trust. In ‘Waiting, Dating & Mating’ Rondy Long reveals the formula for meeting the person that God has prepared to be your life-long mate. Your divine destiny. Even if your first marriage did not work, allow Rondy into your heart and help guide you in reaching the one that was always meant for you.

The Vietnam War remains one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. In the United States, it polarized public opinion and changed foreign policy. It destroyed the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and was the catalyst for a massively impactful protest movement. More importantly, in Vietnam, as well as surrounding areas, it caused untold destruction, death, and suffering.

So you want to start playing Spades with your friends and family! That’s good! But you don’t know the slightest thing regarding its rules, let alone its terminology or winning strategies. No worries, this audiobook will definitely help you out! Whether you are a complete Spades beginner or you simply want to take your game to your next level, this guide is just for you! Make this Spades guide yours today and slowly transform from a beginner to a master!

Crime, thriller, and noir fans will delight in this fourth volume of The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, an exciting series featuring short fiction by legendary writers, past and present. From Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, and Georges Simenon to Lawrence Block and Sara Paretsky, this unique collection—compiled and edited by multi-award-winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler—is a captivating mixture of mystery and suspense.

Journey back in time to the bustling streets of the Roman Empire and meet Onesimus, a young helper in the house of a kind man named Philemon. After one terrible mistake, Onesimus is filled with fear and makes a daring choice: he runs away! Join Onesimus on his long and lonely journey to the giant city of Rome. Feel the dust of the road beneath your feet, see the towering buildings that block out the sun, and sense the fear of being lost and alone.

Have you tried every diet or weight loss plan under the sun, but still can't manage to lose weight and keep it off? You aren't alone. Each year, Americans spend billions of dollars on weight-loss products, yet we continue to have the highest obesity rate in the world. After trying and failing countless times, you have to begin to wonder, "What am I doing wrong?"

When you listen to How to Play Bridge, you’ll discover a rich and exciting world of strategy. Bridge has long been associated with the modern aristocracy. Harold Vanderbilt (on a long ocean cruise) combined two popular variants of Whist (a 17th-century card game) to create the game we lovingly call Bridge. This comprehensive and easy-to-understand audio guidebook explains how you can impress your opponents with your knowledge of the game.

Assim que Winston Churchill assumiu como primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido, Hitler invadiu a Holanda e a Bélgica. A Polônia e a Tchecoslováquia já haviam sucumbido e a evacuação de Dunquerque ocorreria duas semanas depois. Pelos doze meses seguintes, Hitler travaria uma incessante campanha de bombardeios, matando 45 mil britânicos. Coube a Churchill manter a nação unida e convencer o presidente americano Franklin Roosevelt de que era um aliado valioso―e com disposição para lutar até o fim.

What do you think of when you consider the Middle Ages? Knights in armor and damsels in distress? Vikings plundering monasteries? Religious dissenters burning at the stake? The dead bodies piling up as war, famine, and plague devastated Europe? Think again. While all these are part of the tapestry of the medieval era, the threads of politics, personality and war, culture, religion, education and the arts are vastly more intricate and fascinating.

The essential moments of the Civil Rights Movement are set in historical context by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the magisterial America in the King Years trilogy—Parting the Waters; Pillar of Fire; and At Canaan’s Edge. Taylor Branch, author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning America...

Bold peace. Constant presence. Lavish provision. Psalm 23 isn’t just poetic—it’s a living promise for every season of your faith journey. Are you weary from walking through valleys of uncertainty? Do you long for rest, but find yourself constantly striving? Does fear, lack, or confusion cloud your ability to trust God’s goodness in the chaos of life? Through years of pastoral ministry and deep study of God’s Word, seasoned teacher Marshall Townsley uncovered profound truths hidden within the familiar words of Psalm 23.

Everybody's got darkness hidden within... Occasionally it just wants to come out and play. So, what happens when that thin line between love and hate blurs into a vengeful OBSESSION? Is the Keeper still watching? Because the darkness is here... This fast-paced, dark thriller focuses on the unhinged things we can resort to when the love we so desperately covet is somehow taken away.