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A purpose without direction is like a rock thrown into the ocean. Our existence would be meaningless if we evolved from nothing. The handiwork of our DNA was orchestrated by an Almighty God. God doesn't make mistakes. We are all created with purpose. Within our creation lies gifts and talents. These gifts can be used to bring glory to the Father, if we understand the nature of the gift.

Les Goolrick étaient des princes. Et tout le monde voulait leur ressembler. C'étaient les années 50, les femmes se faisaient des coiffures sophistiquées, elles portaient des robes de taffetas ou de soie, des gants et des chapeaux, et elles avaient de l'esprit. Les hommes préparaient des cocktails, des Gimlet, des Manhattan, des Gibson, des Singapore Sling, c'était la seule chose qu'ils prenaient au sérieux. Dans cette petite ville de Virginie, on avait vraiment de la classe, d'ailleurs on trouvait son style en lisant le New Yorker.

Mysteries come in all sorts, and this collection of seven short stories reflects that, from hidden temples beneath the sea, to worlds discovered through a microscope. Murderers, ghosts and demons can also be found in this collection. The stories included are: "The Temple", "To Prove an Alibi", "The Diamond Lens", "The Adventure of the Red Circle", "An Episode in a Lodging House", "How Siva Spoke", and "The Nail."

An absorbing set of stories set in Victorian and Edwardian London. Old Fags by Stacy Aumonier, The One Million Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain, The Omnibus by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, A Circular Tour by W. W. Jacobs, The Hired Baby by Marie Corelli, Juxtapositions by Stacy Aumonier, Mixed Relations by W. W. Jacobs, The Inconsiderate Waiter by J. M. Barrie, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Talking Horse by F. Anstey Guthrie, London Street Markets by Henry Mayhew,

Winsconsin, automne 1907. Ralph Truitt, magnat local craint et respecté, attend, fébrile, sur un quai de gare enneigé. Ce train en retard renferme son dernier espoir. Après vingt ans de veuvage, l'homme a enfin décidé de se remarier et a placé plusieurs mois auparavant une petite annonce dans un journal de Chicago. Catherine Land a répondu. Se décrivant comme "une femme simple et honnête", elle est celle qu'il appelait de tous ces vœux. Mais les apparences peuvent être très trompeuses. Et l'épouse modèle cacher bien des secrets.

Mähren? Wo liegt das? Gute Frage. Mähren ist das östliche Drittel Tschechiens...

Passer toute sa journée chez Ikea, rencontrer ses beaux-parents, se faire larguer au café, cohabiter avec son ado, faire un peu trop la fête... Autant de situations qui peuvent nous déboussoler. Que faire pour éviter la crise de nerf ou de larme ? Et si vous invitiez Platon, Spinoza, Nietzsche et leurs amis pour évoquer toutes ces questions du quotidien ? Qu'est-ce que Kant aurait répondu à un texto de rupture? Aristote aurait-il repris une vodka ? L'herbe est-elle plus verte chez Épicure ? Les philosophes quittent enfin leurs bibliothèques pour devenir nos complices.

Advice for modern dilemmas from the greatest Western philosophers. How can Kant comfort you when you get ditched via text message? How can Aristotle cure your hangover? How can Heidegger make you feel better when your dog dies? When You Kant Figure It Out, Ask a Philosopher explains how pearls...

Natasha Bell was a juvenile delinquent. Years later, she harbors a dark secret from her youth. She never expects to work at a place like the Trevino Center for Health and Wellness, a secluded rehabilitation hospital that treats the nation’s richest patients. But when patients mysteriously die, leaving their fortunes to the elusive Trevino family, Natasha must confront her past and uncover the scam inside the Center.

When a devastating EMP strike wipes out the world’s power grids, society plunges into chaos and lawlessness. Sally Long must navigate a world without electricity, communication, or safety as violence and desperation spread. With danger lurking around every corner and the loss of her best friend haunting her, survival becomes her only goal.

When successful prosecutor Katy's daughter is abducted, she must navigate a small town's dark underbelly to find her. But the case takes a sinister turn when Katy discovers the perpetrator is her long-lost twin sister, who has been living a life of abuse and seeks revenge. With the help of former felon Sloan and unlikely allies, Katy races against time to save her daughter and stop her twisted sister's deadly plan. A gripping abduction mystery set in a small town that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Ceci est un réconfort. À tous ceux qui ce matin se réveillent épuisés. À tous ceux qui souffrent de l'absence des êtres aimés. À tous ceux qui cheminent dans les forêts lointaines de leurs tourments. À tous ceux qui se sentent trop, ou peut-être pas assez. À tous ceux qui voudraient que leur journée rayonne sous un autre ciel. À tous ceux dont les larmes glissent sur le rebord du cœur. À tous ceux dont la gorge se serre à l'évocation d'un lieu, d'un nom, d'une pensée. À tous ceux qui ferment une porte derrière eux. À tous ceux qui ne savent plus comment faire.

In a world where technology is dead and chaos reigns, Georgia must outwit a ruthless sheriff to keep her family alive in the endless blackout. When a meteor shower knocks out power across the country, Georgia thinks it’s just a freak disaster – until she learns the truth: it was an EMP attack. Struggling to protect her niece and nephew, Georgia must defend their isolated homestead from violent bandits and a ruthless sheriff who’s taken control of the nearby town. Outgunned but determined, Georgia devises a daring plan to stand her ground and protect her family.

In a world engulfed by darkness, the courageous determination of Jennifer Smith shines as the lone beacon of hope in a landscape destroyed by bitter cold and chaos. Stripped of technology, humanity teeters on the brink of collapse. Starvation grips the land as ruthless gangs ascend, engaged in a battle for supremacy in this new, savage world.

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age. Three months without power has plunged the nation into chaos. Without technology, humanity is crumbling. Starvation spreads while brutal gangs rise, dominating in a savage fight for control.

It's been a month without power. With no phones, no computers, and no reprieve, the remaining fragments of humanity are disintegrating rapidly. Starvation grips the populace as ruthless gangs emerge, seizing control in a merciless free-for-all that engulfs the entire nation. Daniel and Vic Vena weren't content to sit around and wait for the world to end. Long ago, they swore that when the day came, they'd be ready for it. But when an EMP decimates the nation's power grid, the brothers find themselves separated by many miles and even more threats.

It's been a week without power. No phones, no computers—nothing. The last remnants of humanity are vanishing, replaced by desperation and fear. Gangs are forming, people are starving, and the entire country is descending into chaos. When a global blackout plunges society into chaos, Judy Green's horseback quest becomes a beacon of hope. Amid biting cold and desolate small towns, Judy's 900-mile journey to her Ohio hometown transforms her into a fearless leader.

In a world ravaged by an unprecedented EMP onslaught, only the fiercest courage, unbreakable family bonds, and noble sacrifices can ignite a blazing trail of hope. Desperate to escape the icy grip of the city, Jane Dove leads her family through the treacherous terrain, driven by the hope of finding safety and warmth in a small, remote cabin outside Aspen, Colorado. With only their horses and sheer determination as their guide, they embark on a perilous journey that will test their resilience and bond like never before.

Everyone has a past, and everyone has secrets, no more so than Annie Munroe. In the quiet town of Pineville, Annie Munroe escapes from a thirty-year captivity, igniting a desperate search for her sadistic abductor. Meanwhile, three teenage friends, after witnessing their friend's abduction, team up with a retired detective haunted by the town's dark secrets. Together, they race against time to unravel a web of hidden horrors and bring the monstrous kidnapper to justice. With every twist and turn, the small town's facade crumbles, revealing a chilling past that refuses to stay buried.

Ben Weaver relocated to a small desert town to escape his past failures. But not everyone is happy with Ben’s arrival. When a young girl vanishes from her bedroom the morning of the town’s famous Harvest Moon Festival, Ben uncovers an unsettling legend dating back to the town’s inception. With the local’s distrust of outsiders, Ben will discover how dangerous this sleepy desert town can be.