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The Devil Take You is an anthology of medieval horror comprising 14 tales set in the world Rome left behind. Join us in the plague-infested streets of London and the howling expanse of the Carpathian Steppes. Explore the once-hallowed halls of fortified monasteries and bear witness to the sacrilegious Vikings who would plunder them. From the macabre corpse collectors of Al-Waset to vicious highwaymen and their blasphemous secrets, The Devil Take You offers a delicious glimpse into the hellish world of the Middle Ages. In this audio, life is fleeting, but death is never slow.

Gary Karkofsky, a.k.a. Merciless: The Supervillain Without MercyTM, is enjoying the bliss of a newly rebooted Earth. Ultragod is President of the United States, most supervillains are either harmless or imprisoned, and superpowers are being used to benefit all mankind. Of course it couldn't last. Suffering a near fatal heart attack and under attack by extra-dimensional evils, Gary struggles to find an object that might repair the universe he's unwittingly damaged the fabric of.

I teach parents how to make their children wealthy by sharing tips on generational wealth like becoming your own family bank, and being prepared for the greatest transfer of wealth, while also nourishing and supporting our mental health, physical health, and financial health which starts with us and extends to our children to be successful and prosperous. I am Denise Williams, a Psychotherapist, Yogi, and Licensed Life and Health Insurance Broker by trade. I am a Christian and lover of Christ, a single Mom, pet caregiver, and creativity magnet by nature. I teach parents how to make their ...

The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across cultures and demographics. This book uncovers how sports provide meaning, identity, and community, making them an essential part of human life. The book examines the psychological mechanisms behind sports fandom, including the formation of beliefs, emotional connections, and the role of rituals. It explores how sports fandom satisfies core psychological, social, and cultural needs, drawing parallels between sports and religious devotion.

Ein Schneesturm epischen Ausmaßes hindert Jamie und Hudson daran, rechtzeitig zu Weihnachten nach Hause zu fliegen. In ihrer Verzweiflung begeben sie sich auf einen waghalsigen Roadtrip, der nach einem Unfall schon allzu bald endet. In einer kleinen Pension mitten im Nirgendwo, braucht es nicht mehr, als ein paar heiße Blicke, geschmolzene Marshmallows und ein gemeinsames Bett, um eine unerwartete Leidenschaft zwischen ihnen zu entfachen. Absolut gar nichts spricht gegen eine heiße Romanze während eines Schneesturms.

There's no doubt about it: people with heart disease lack energy. The heart needs a large amount of oxygenated blood flow to continuously meet its huge energy demands. Board-certified cardiologist Stephen T. Sinatra knows that understanding energy metabolism in the heart is critical to devising effective therapies for treating heart disease.

Few authors write with such sheer love of story and language as T. C. Boyle, and that is nowhere more evident than in his inventive, wickedly funny, and always entertaining short stories. Here are 14 new tales previously unpublished in book form. By turns mythic and realistic, farcical and tragic, ironic and moving, Boyle's stories have mapped a wide range of human emotions. The stories here reflect his maturing themes.

Maddie Castle has taken on plenty of tough cases as a private investigator, but nothing could prepare her for this. When a desperate mother begs Maddie to find her missing daughter, she expects to track down a runaway. Instead, she uncovers the dark heart of Willow Grove—a secluded community tucked deep in rural Pennsylvania.

TM has managed to fall into a comfortable routine as the (acting) Supreme Archmage of Earth. More hero than villain these days, he’s recruited to a shadowy black ops team with a shocking mission: assassinate Helios: The Sun King, ruler of Tomorrow Island. Gary immediately twigs to the fact he’s the fall guy even as he has his own score to settle with Helios. Joining him will be a number of fan favorite characters as well as several new additions to the surreal world of the Supervillainy Saga.

Serving in a leadership role can be rewarding and exhilarating but not always easy. You may find yourself in situations where you need guidance — perhaps to get out of a negative situation or handle the challenges of leadership. Dr. Sarah Lukas and Dr. Carla Sparks have been there and want to help you through these potentially difficult moments in your leadership journey and help you find the positive outcomes that may be just around the corner.

Elyon and Saska have been reunited at last—now the hard work begins. Training as they travel, they must put aside their desire in the face of their duty. The heir of Varin has one blade only. One of five. And the others are moving. Trapped in the depths of the earth, Jonik must find his way out to salvation. He is not alone. Pursued by a horde of hungry creatures, he has only the light of Vandar to protect him. A light and a power that might just awaken something else. Something ancient… and colossal.

This book examines three areas of challenge to personal identity. Faith as opposed to doubt confronts us as we decide what to believe. Hope as opposed to despair shows our attitude in meeting each new day. Love as opposed to hate reveals the way we approach our relationships with persons that we meet.

Ghouls have a special place in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, as the monstrous eaters of the dead are the only creatures from traditional folklore to stalk through his Mythos. Lovecraft’s universe was science fictional rather than fantastic, and his nightmare creations were alien rather than supernatural. While his ghouls were inspired by a fascination with the Arabian Nights, they have an added dimension of horror: they were once human.

Florian Lukas liest T.C. Boyles großen Roman über die obsessive Liebe zweier Männer zu einer Frau, die sich zwischen ihnen nicht entscheiden mag. Terry, ein Arzt aus Los Angeles, zieht nach dem Tod seiner Mutter in ihr Haus in Boulder City in der Wüste Nevadas. Eigentlich wollte er es verkaufen, wäre er nicht in einer Bar Bethany begegnet, die sich bei ihm einquartiert – gegen seinen Willen. Der eigenbrötlerische Terry kann ihr nicht widerstehen. Aber da ist auch noch ihr eifersüchtiger Ex-Freund Jesse, der immer wieder auftaucht und ihn warnt: "Sie ist Gift".

Tales of an Eldritch Wasteland collects over a dozen of his short stories, novelettes, and novellas set both before as well as after the Great Old Ones’ rising. Stories of action, horror, and everything in between.

Waincroft Manor has long been tied to rumors of witchcraft and fatal curses, and to Nora Charles, that makes it the perfect place for a Halloween fundraiser. But her first trip to the deserted old mansion turns out to be truly ghoulish when she discovers a dead body. What's more, the corpse is laid out in a coffin—with two bite marks on its neck. Then the autopsy comes back showing that the body was drained of blood, and there's no stopping the local gossips from whispering the word vampire to anyone who will listen.

With adopt-a-cat month in full swing in Fox Hollow, pet shop owner Shell McMillan decides that hosting a night of murder mystery dinner theater will be a fun way to raise funds for the cause. But she didn't realize that the celebrity chef she'd hired for the event would turn out to be a tyrannical snob, or that her scoundrel of an ex-fiancé would turn up with his own shady agenda. Still, the show must go on, and as the lighthearted plot on-stage unfolds, the scene off-stage turns decidedly darker when the chef is found murdered.

Experienced dairy traders discuss current market trends that affect payments to dairy farmers.

Micah Pierce fears for her life as she escapes an abusive relationship. To her, California is the perfect place to create a new identity. Micah’s fears of being found escalate as her bus breaks down in the Panhandle of Texas. When the bus leaves without her, she’s forced to rely on the kindness of a stranger, Emma Lewis. Emma assures Micah she’s in the safest place possible, but Micah can’t help but look over her shoulder. As Micah comes to know the community around her and their love for God, she can’t help but feel unworthy because of her dark past.

Kai had survived the treacherous Mage trying to kill him in his own house. But new enemies loom over the horizon. Having increased his personal strength and taking control over the City of Veralt, Kai had just began to learn the ropes of being a noble lord when trouble knocks on his door. Summoned by the Archine Tower that may or may not be the one trying to kill him, he moves to the capital with his trusted subordinates to dip his toe in the muddy waters of capital politics. To make matters worse, a beast wave threatens to crush over his city.