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Eighteen year-old Star Wars-obsessed aspiring comic book artist Josh McCreary has a problem: despite being accepted to the prestigious Indianapolis Art Institute, he needs almost twenty thousand dollars to pay for his tuition, and he needs it quick. But then his friend Dustin finds something that could change his fortune: at an estate sale a thousand miles away is the rarest of all Star Wars collectibles: a one-of-a-kind action figure that they could resell for six figures. All they have to do is drive to Texas to buy it before the greedy local comic shop owner Jeff Reynolds gets to it first.

The Patronato Real: Royal Patronage and the Spanish Empire (1486-1831), offers a thorough analysis of the Patronato Real, an important era in Spanish history that shaped the church's power in Spain and its possessions from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The story is revealed through a close analysis of major occasions, papal bulls, and the complex connection between the Holy See and the Spanish monarchy.

Depuis des années, Erik, le roi balafré du Royaume de l'Éternité, n'a qu'une seule obsession : se venger de l'homme qui a assassiné son père et le retient prisonnier. Jusqu'au jour où Livia, la fille de son ennemi, le libère involontairement. Ignorant tout de la rancune qui consume Erik et de la cruauté dont il est capable, la princesse devient malgré elle un pion de son plan machiavélique visant à reconquérir son royaume. Prêt à tout sacrifier et à écumer toutes les mers, rien ne semble pouvoir l'arrêter. Mais Livia n'est pas aussi facile à contrôler qu'il le pense.

About the Author: Andrew Robinson is a courageous voice emerging from the shadows of one of America’s most secretive and controversial polygamist groups, known as The Order. After spending 30 years entrenched in the Kingston Polygamist group, Andrew made the life-altering decision to escape with his family. Now, he is on a mission to reveal the dark underbelly of The Order, shedding light on the hidden abuses and illegal activities that have long been kept out of public view.

THE RIGHT OF SANCTUARY IN THE ENGLISH TRADITION takes the listener on a historical, criminal, and legal odyssey through the ancient practice of sanctuary, which was granted to fugitives fleeing from justice, by Catholic churches in England, during the Middle Ages. The book begins with a discussion of the origin of sanctuary, being rooted in the six Levitical cities of the Old Testament, and continuing through the Middle Ages and beyond.

I’m a second-rate artist living a solitary existence in my late parents’ rundown house. So why would a team of killers want to murder me and frame it as a suicide? Seems a fact worth knowing. I survive the ordeal only to discover my would-be executioners left behind a suicide note written in words that sound uncannily like mine. But that’s not the most disturbing part. The note reveals a secret from my past nobody could possibly know about—one that’s been haunting my life for eighteen years.

Three years ago, Patricia Mullner's 17-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace. No note. No body. Just a hole in her life that nothing, neither alcohol nor her husband Thomas's comfort, can fill. Once a devoted mother, Patricia now drifts through her days in a fog of grief and regret. But beneath the sorrow lies something darker. Because Patricia isn't just mourning her son, she's hiding something. Now, someone is watching. Someone who knows what Patricia did. Someone who's waited long enough.

A Living Sacrifice is a comprehensive guide for men who are discerning God's call. It serves as both an introduction to religious life as well as a guide for discerning vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Reeling from a tragic car accident, social media darling Grace Thomas embarks on a two-week Mediterranean cruise. But serenity quickly gives way to mounting paranoia, as unsettling memories and shifting alliances among her fellow passengers begin to erode Grace's grip on reality. Is someone on board hiding a deadly secret? Or is Grace's mind playing tricks on her?

Was ist tödlicher: ihre Magie oder seine Liebe? Das Knochenwirken ist eine Kunst, die im Königreich Estra nur wenige beherrschen. Denn der magiebesessene König hat es auf alle abgesehen, die Knochen heilen – oder zerstören – können, und zwingt sie in seinen Dienst. Lyra ist es gelungen, sich vor den Schergen des Königs zu verbergen. Bis Roark, der Meuchelmörder der Krone, sie entlarvt. Lyra muss aus der Gefangenschaft entkommen, und das gelingt nur, wenn sie den Mann für sich gewinnt, der sie hinter Gitter gebracht hat.

The most able general of the Ming Emperor is appointed as supreme military leader of the North-East Army, an intellectual and highly regarded aristocrat: Yuan Chonghuan. He fought and pushed back the invading Manchus for ten years. But it was clear that soon he had to defend his homeland. He did it with bravery and courage, winning all the battles against the invaders even when he was badly outnumbered. The Manchus understood that they could only defeat Chonghuan through intrigue and politics.

1628. The most able general of the Ming Emperor is appointed as supreme military leader of the North-East Army, an intellectual and highly regarded aristocrat: Yuan Chonghuan. He fought and pushed back the invading Manchus for ten years. But it was clear that soon he had to defend his home land. He did it with bravery and courage winning all the battles against the invaders even when he was badly outnumbered.

We’re Full of Plastic is a deep dive into one of the most urgent and overlooked environmental and health crises of our time: the invasion of microplastics into the human body. According to a landmark study, the average person may ingest up to 5 grams of plastic each week—roughly the size of a credit card. Drawing on cutting-edge scientific studies, this eye-opening book reveals how plastic pollution is no longer just a problem for oceans and landfills—it's a problem inside us.

The Sexuality and Gender in Manga podcast applies a critical and academic lens to issues of human sexuality and gender as they manifest in the medium of manga.

This star-studded anniversary collection features over 25 unforgettable stories from internationally best-selling authors and literary legends. From the Nordic noir of Jo Nesbø and the lyricism of Tennessee Williams to the timeless imagination of Ray Bradbury and the courtroom wit of John Mortimer, these vivid tales reflect the range and tone that have defined The Strand Magazine for a quarter century.

Embark on a dynamic, joyous, faith-filled adventure. Dreamland expresses Biblical ideas through inspired dreams that immerse young listeners in colorful and entertaining godly experiences.

Some secrets refuse to stay buried... Abandoned by her mother, Lucy Mitchell grew up in foster care, where she found solace in her best friends, Amber and Josh. In a strict foster home, Lucy and Amber made a pact – friends for life – often escaping to the woods to hide from their overbearing carer, Linda. Then, one day, only one of them comes back. Amber was gone, leaving behind only a note: I’ve run away. Fifteen years later, Lucy is planning her dream wedding to Josh – until a body is discovered.

Let’s Go! Moving Forward in Faith is a modern-day faith adventure! This is the story of an ordinary person, blessed with an out-of-the-ordinary life, because of faith in an extraordinary God. How one woman with a willing heart, said “yes” and “send me.” With each new God-given assignment, Deborah J. Andrews was required to dig deeper than ever before until the biggest ask of all—the day she and her family were directed to leave their home and life in Canada and move to Scotland, with no plans, no connections, and with no idea why they were being sent.

In the summer of 1971, a psychology study at Stanford University morphed into a chilling demonstration of human behavior under the pressures of authority and submission. The Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE), led by psychologist Dr. Philip Zimbardo, aimed to explore the psychological effects of power and control in a simulated prison. What began as a planned two-week study unraveled in just six days, as participants—ordinary college students randomly assigned as 'guards' or 'prisoners'—descended into extreme and often disturbing behaviors.

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that by and large the church has failed women. From sexual abuse scandals involving high-profile pastors, to decades-long systemic cover-ups of sexual harassment and mistreatment, to harmful theology that has driven women to leave the church and find community elsewhere, it's clear that something is broken. If we want to fix it, it's time we start listening.