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It is 1938, and antiques dealers Rick and Rose Sinclair come across an old journal. It tells an explorer’s tale of sighting the queen’s lost temple, but his porters forcing him to turn back, terrified by myths of the temple’s protection by giant monsters and the queen’s avaricious ghost. The Sinclairs will find that all the legends were true. The temple does exist. The treasure is still there. And it is all defended by giant creatures bent on slaughtering any who trespass. Will Rick’s cunning and Rose’s intellect be enough to survive the dangers of the temple of the queen?

The 11th Hour Audio Anthology is a collection of 11 macabre tales created by masters of modern audio drama to haunt and terrify you.

In 1938, Rick and Rose Sinclair run an antique shop. One of Rick’s shady friends offers him the deal of a lifetime on a large, beautiful hand that had been sculpted out of polished jade. The purchase drains their savings and incenses Rose, who is convinced this jade hand was stolen and that owning it will bring them nothing but trouble.

The New Thought movement of the 19th century played a pivotal role in the rise of motivational literature regarding the interaction of thought, belief, consciousness, and the effects of these within and beyond the human mind. In the 20th century, the works of Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie further developed the genre. Motivational books cultivate a positive attitude which is the key to enduring success and happiness.

When your secret identity is revealed.... When the monster is unleashed.... When the superhero’s child has no power.... When Death himself is caught unawares.... Pull back the mask to reveal 21 tales from seasoned and award-winning authors, of magical masks, gas masks, death masks, superheroes, secret identities, disguised robots, alien symbionts, a Napoleonic thief, a swindling demon - even a hidden clown.

For centuries, stories had circulated of an Aztec city so rich that precious gems adorned the buildings and the streets were paved with gold. But like so many Aztec locations, this one had been abandoned and swallowed by the jungle. Since the time of the conquistadors, expeditions have set out to find it. None have ever returned. At their antique shop in 1938, Rick and Rose Sinclair come across what may be a map to the lost City of Gold in an Aztec artifact. The adventurous husband implores his more level-headed wife that this is their opportunity to become rich.

Twenty-six-year-old Jimmy Brennan’s life has taken a turn for the worse, and he’s desperate to numb the pain. When his mother dies and his girlfriend betrays him, it’s the final straw; he boards a plane bound for Bali. But Jimmy’s demons chase him. Sickened by the tourists and the crowded surf spots, he escapes north up the archipelago, driven by a desire for solitude and possessed by a reckless, self-destructive urge.

After ten years away, ex-boxer Floyd Carter comes back for his brother’s funeral, and to decide what’s to be done with his other brother, the lumbering Ludo who has the mental age of a child. But Ludo knows that Albie’s death was not an accident. And Floyd soon realizes he has a lot to sort out. In case he thought he had a choice, he is quickly confronted by local hoods who claim that Albie owes ten thousand pounds. And ‘Snake’ Carmichael, upscale nightclub owner and drug supplier to the recently renovated Isle of Dogs, wants Floyd Carter in his team. But was Carmichael behind ...

Doug and Laura Locke are New Yorkers who need a fresh start, so they move to Galaxy Farm, an old thoroughbred stable in Tennessee. There Doug finds the inspiration to write his epic novel, and Laura renews her passion for teaching. They also rediscover the love that first drew them together. But the home has many secrets. There's a graveyard hidden at the property's edge, and tragic deaths stalked the previous owners. Doug becomes entranced by the abandoned taxidermy in the attic.

The Agile City engages the fundamental question: what to do about it? Journalist and urban analyst James S. Russell argues that we'll more quickly slow global warming - and blunt its effects - by retrofitting cities, suburbs, and towns. The Agile City shows that change undertaken at the building and community level can reach carbon-reduction goals rapidly. Adapting buildings (39 percent of greenhouse-gas emission) and communities (slashing the 33 percent of transportation related emissions) offers numerous other benefits that tax gimmicks and massive alternative-energy investments can't match.

Charitable giving is not a modern invention of the industrialized world. It is a natural behavior as old as humankind. In this book, Professor Russell James reviews scientific research from a range of disciplines to uncover the natural origins of philanthropy and translates these scientific concepts into effective fundraising strategies. See how theory and science can produce powerful, practical, real-world fundraising success. Introduction: The Matryoshka doll 1 Primal fundraising and subjective similarity: I’m like them! 2 Primal fundraising and reciprocal alliances: I’m with them! 3 ...

The world of business books is a curious place where one can find everyone from great businesspeople like Warren Buffett, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk to the most spectacular business failures such as Enron and the subprime business market. There are geniuses, hard workers, academics and entrepreneurs as well a few charlatans and hucksters. There's even room for Donald Trump. The 70 titles covered were chosen with various parameters in mind to cover a range of areas of business.

Studying the Bible can yield profound practical lessons for our everyday lives. This book aims to uncover those lessons by focusing on key and representative segments of the Bible, rather than covering every chapter in exhaustive detail. It is designed for use in the quiet moments of reflection, where we seek guidance for our conduct, duty, service, and devotion. Though the Bible is an ancient text, its teachings resonate powerfully in todays world, bringing us face to face with God and offering direction in all aspects of our lives. This is the first volume of an eight-part series, subtitled ...

Studying the Bible offers us invaluable insights and practical lessons for our everyday lives. This volume aims to distill the essence of Scripture into meaningful reflections, focusing on key and representative passages rather than attempting to cover every chapter in detail. Designed for personal contemplation and devotion, this book serves as a guide for our conduct, duties, and spiritual service in the world today. Although the Bible is an ancient text, its teachings remain relevant and transformative, bringing us face to face with God in our daily journeys. This is the second volume of an...

My book is about disappointment, love, pain, betrayal, and success. My dream was to finish high school in 1974 and go straight to college. I had a minor setback. My high school sweetheart was pregnant. I had a decision to make, either go to college or find a job. This was the most important decision I had to make in my life. But I chose to take care of my unborn child. I had to put college on hold. So at the age of eighteen, I married her.

Each book is summarised to convey a brief idea of what each one has to offer the interested listener, while a 'Speed Read' for each book delivers a quick sense of what each book is like to read and a highly compressed summary of the main points of the book in question. The titles covered include thought-provoking classics on psychology, mindfulness, rationality, the brain, mathematical and economic thought and practical philosophy. Books about self-improvement as well as historically interesting accounts of how the mind works can also be found.

Inspiring stories from people who have dared to affect change.Through candid conversations with change-makers, we are celebrating real experiences and providing practical insights that spark action, inspire change and build cultures where individuals and teams thrive.We are powerful when we choose to act.Visit the We.Are.Powerful website for more support and resources.

Find out what's quacking with the The Service Ducks Podcast - the UKs funniest ServiceNow Podcast! "Talk to the Duck" and join our co-hosts, James Downs and Russell Shear (aka ServiceNerd) every other week for a hilarious spin on all things ServiceNow. We promise to keep you entertained with all the ups and downs of the ServiceNow world - and who knows, you might even learn something useful! So come on over and join the fun - the ducks are waiting!"

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We tackle the tough questions of what it means to be a man within the context of the Christian faith. We will look at historical and modern influences as we clear up the fog around masculinity. Whether it be finances, marriage or self discipline, we will re-examine it and share it with you.