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A retired war pilot is travelling the French countryside. Entranced by the natural beauty of the area when he stops to rest by a lake, he sees visions of beautiful tree women who seek his protection.

The Curse of Demagogues: Lessons Learned from the Presidency of Donald J. Trump is a collection of 32 essays by 22 writers that make the case that the pathway back to a healthy American democracy is for citizens to understand demagogues and defend against them.

Over 2,000 years ago, the Xandians were forced to flee their world by a horde made up of dark forces that had spread throughout the universes like a plague. The horde continues to grow stronger as the Xandians have gradually had their forces diminished. When their queen is killed, their last hope switches to the potential powers of an 11-year-old boy whom no one has told may be the greatest magical force of all time.

The things we're most passionate about. In this podcast we’ll discuss family traditions, quirks, fatherhood and foods that we go crazy for. We’ll also cover, what are some of the hidden healthy secrets that most people aren’t aware of. I’m not just talking about fitness, fooooood is where it all starts. We can’t forget about the friends who we consider family and the stories of their legendary roles they play in our lives. I learn from you like you learn from me.

The Fate of the World picks up where the second book of the Son of the Keeper Trilogy left off. The world is imperiled and the only ones who can save it are the Xandians. Join our hero, once again, as he battles horde armies and works to bring the governments of the Earth together to repel the horde threat, once and for all.

In San Francisco’s pulsing neon haze, Chris Somberg, is an e-sports prodigy past his sell-by. Strung out and couch surfing after software behemoth, PraetorLogic, axed his signature game, he’s reduced to peddling his nervous system to anyone with a pulse and a credit card, doubting every life choice he’s ever made. But from the code-scarred depths, salvation emerges from PraeterLogic’s competitor, Wildcard: a high-profile gig promising to clear his debts—working on an immersive VR version of the once-cherished, genre-defining game, Neverscape.

On Her Game Tristan Merritt Four couples have become fast friends, most of their activities revolving around tennis. That is how the group came together for that matter, when the four women met due to their participation in the sport. For the four men, it is just something to do. But for one of the women in particular, Cara, it is a near obsession. And that factor comes into play one Saturday afternoon when they all go to a racquet club, and Cara, with the cooperation of the other three women, bribe an attendant to let them have the next available court ahead of a party that had arrived ...

This book includes a series of questions that stimulate thought and reflection and, while a work of fiction, it is based on actual events in the life of a soldier as he transitions from Private to Lieutenant Colonel. Soldier Stories is about learning lessons about leadership, career management, risk-taking, ethics, dignity, respect, and a host of other values. Such learning is enjoyable yet engaging listening. These type lessons are best done through true-life stories from an experienced leader and master storyteller.

As a detective in the Metropolitan police, Zac is no stranger to murder cases, but this one is different. This is his daughter’s murder. Years after Amelia died, Zac is still trying to trace the police officer involved in his daughter’s death. And whilst Zac is prepared to break every rule to find the man responsible, his young and ambitious deputy, Kat, is working on a high-profile case of her own. But she knows Zac is keeping secrets from his team, so she’s following his every move.

Join Pastor Jonathan Merritt as he embarks on his first literary venture spreading the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Merritt explores the call to STEP OUT on faith, as he takes readers through trials and tribulations he's faced over the course of his life. The foreword is written by Bishop Andrew Merritt. At an early age, one could witness that Jonathan Andrew Merritt had the presence of God's spirit moving in his life. Jonathan shares the same birth date as his father, Bishop Andrew Merritt, who prophesied that Jonathan would be born on his birthday even before his birth.

Serious About Law is a periodic exploration of the legal landscape hosted by Merritt McAlister, Dean of the University of Florida Levin College of Law. We dive into deep, meaningful conversations about legal education and practice without taking ourselves too seriously in the process. Designed for future, current, and "honorary" Gator lawyers, the show bridges the gap between the classroom and the courtroom, offering a unique look at what’s happening in the legal world with a special tie-in to the UF Law community.

Polly Cunningham and Byron Madison have gotten serious in their relationship. At the same time, Polly has kept an important secret. And without telling Byron first, she has traveled to rural Oklahoma to the Simpson-Robinson Institute. There, women can experience authentic corporal punishment in an institutional setting. But as for Polly, she has never before experienced anything of the sort. But she felt the need to do so before revealing to her lover Byron that she was interested in such activities. Now Polly must deal with the fact that she indeed reveled in it. But what will Byron have ...

Are you sick of feeling unfulfilled in your career and life? Do you desire to make a transition but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had the financial security to take a career break and explore other options? Are you tired of scouring the internet searching for ways to quit your job and live your best life? Me too, y’all. Me too. I recently embarked on a journey to discover what options I had to transition from my unfulfilling 9-5, while raising 2 boys with my husband, making sure all the bills get paid, saving for retirement, and still living my best life! If you’re also ...

There's no end to people out there telling you what to think. But what about HOW to think? Tom Merritt talks with his guests about HOW they think about the world. How do they filter information and decide what to trust? It's a confusing world and we could all benefit from sharing the ways we all deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This book is a collection of true short stories that captures the childhood adventures of a mischievous boy who grew up in South Georgia. Several of the stories are near-death adventures, and each story has a value-based message that reinforces the importance of great decision-making in young people. The author acknowledges that he does not understand why God has chosen to continue his life, even though there have been multiple near-death experiences.

Soldier Stories (Volume II) is for young officers and noncommissioned officers, and it makes a great gift for anyone interested in military life. All the stories are true. In some cases, the names have been changed, but every story is true. I hope you will take the time to listen to these stories. Some are shocking, some are funny, and some will leave you wondering how this now-retired Lieutenant Colonel ever made it to retirement.

Merrittocracy is a show about how to make America a better place. Interviewing scholars, politicians, artists, and activists, Keri Leigh Merritt gets to the heart of what this country needs to join the ranks of other developed nations. From criminal justice reform and affordable housing to job guarantees and multicultural organizing, Merrittocracy helps lay the groundwork for a more prosperous future for every American.

A magical race have been living in secrecy and harmony with us for the most part until the ancient evil known as the "horde" began to target earth. Now, they must let their secrets be known as they rush to solidify alliances with the governments of the Earth to protect against the horde. Their young king has only just learned of his birthright, and now, he finds it his responsibility to not just safeguard the entire planet but to take back other dimensions from this powerful evil, as well.

The Simpson-Robinson Institute is about to welcome another group of guests to the former public school building in rural Oklahoma. There, adult women can live out their desires to experience realistic corporal punishment in a school style setting. But this class will be a little special: one of the participants will be a newspaper reporter doing a story on the Institute, including being a full-fledged member of the class and experiencing punishment sessions. However, before she leaves for the Institute, reporter Molly Tressler has a revealing conversation with her husband Mark, and confides...

Oh, My Goodness In this collection of spanking romance stories from Tristan Merritt and Lee Jordain, you will enjoy nine stories with a wide range of characters and situations. From older couples discovering later in life that a good spanking can spark some interesting results, to a young woman having her desire to be spanked fulfilled on her birthday. From a school secretary who cannot stand (but secretly yearns for) the new principal she must work for, to a couple wanting to get married as long as the prospective bride agrees to a certain condition to control her poor spending habits. ...