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Five short novels by five masters of military science fiction. It’s a war out there. In these pulse-pounding tales, the best (or worst) soldiers in the galaxy are pitted against powerful aliens on distant battlefields. Never-before-published stories about monsters, deadly combat tech, treachery, and honor.

America’s unique prosperity is based on its creation of a middle class. In the 20th century, that middle class provided the workforce, the educated skills, and the demand that gave life to the world’s greatest consumer economy. It was innovative and dynamic; it eclipsed old imperial systems and colonial archetypes. It gave rise to a dream: that if you worked hard and followed the rules you would prosper in America, and your children would enjoy a better life than yours. Incredibly, however, for more than 30 years, government and big business in America have conspired to roll back the American dream....

The spread of capitalism worldwide has made people wealthier than ever before. But capitalism's future is far from assured. Capitalism at Risk draws on discussions with business leaders around the world to identify 12 potential disruptors of the global market system. Presenting examples of companies already making a difference, the authors explain how business must serve both as innovator and activist - developing corporate strategies that effect change at the community, national, and international levels.

Holden Worthington's globetrotting days are over. Once the host of a popular adventure show, he hasn't ventured past his own front door in more than a year. Then the arrival of a sexy new gardener sparks something Holden hasn't felt in a very long time - an interest in the world outside his window. Holden tries to resist the attraction. But painfully shy yet definitely interested Adam Morgan has Holden longing to conquer his debilitating anxiety and live again. After a grisly discovery on the grounds of the estate, the town of Smithfield turns a suspicious eye on the reclusive Holden - and the two men must trust in each other to bring the truth out in the open.

When I walked out of his office after the hottest sex of my life, I thought I'd left Max Douglas behind me forever - along with my favorite argyle socks and my self-respect. The last thing I need is the too-serious, too-sexy former Marine living across the hall from me while he acts as a bodyguard for one of my students. Especially since he fired me from my job tutoring his brother... after we hooked up. I shouldn't want him. I should despise him after the way he treated me. But he's exactly my type: older, experienced, in control...and it's obvious the lust is still mutual.

Finding Your Way after the Suicide of Someone You Love is a compassionate and practical guide that addresses the intensely personal issues of survivors of suicide (SOS). This gentle and faith-affirming resource helps survivors know what to expect, especially during the first year following a suicide. It includes personal stories of survivors and suggestions on how to move beyond survival to live life again.

Beyond Integrity offers a balanced approach to a number of concrete ethical issues. Readings from a wide range of sources present competing perspectives on each issue, and real-life case studies further help the listener grapple with ethical dilemmas. The authors want to help the listener arrive at his or her own conclusions. To this end, they provide a decision-making model. They also present, in addition to several views on each topic, a distinctly Christian perspective on each issue under discussion.

Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its "tried and true" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective.

Invited aboard the glamourous Night Train to Paris and tasked with investigating the disappearance of her best friend, Dolly Cardigeon, Posie Parker suddenly finds herself right in the middle of a murder!

Posie Parker has been called to her most baffling case yet. Amyas Lyle, London’s top young lawyer, has been found with his head in a box of poisoned saltwater. It’s the perfect murder. But who hated him enough to do such a thing? Following a trail of strange notes, all of which speak of the sea and saltwater, Posie travels from London to the seaside resort of Whitley Bay, looking for answers. But nothing can prepare her for what she finds there.

Charlie Harrington is a respectable man. Mayor to his small mountain town. Successful attorney. Doting single father. After one mishap in the past, he avoids scandal. Making everyone happy is his goal. He’s nothing but content...and a bit boring. Then, one morning, he finds a beautiful woman in his bedroom, and his world turns upside down. His good guy side suddenly wants to be a little bad.

In The Girl Who Spoke to the Wind, Sheena fought against thoughts of fear and defeat - mind games used by the Murk to make her lose hope. She and her friends faced Luke Tobias and risked their lives to save Dingy and the missing children. But it's clear the fight against the Murk has just begun. Sheena sees the Murk everywhere - at her school dance and in her classroom. Only this time, someone else sees it, too.

House of the White Shadows is a thrilling tale of legal drama, moral dilemmas, and dark family secrets. When a defense attorney realizes his client is guilty, he is caught between professional duty and his conscience. As blackmail and retribution unfold, the truth becomes a deadly weapon.

Hannah Murphy faces an uncertain future. Her aunt was dead and soon, strangers would take possession of the only home she had ever known. When a letter arrives informing her she is the sole heir to an unknown uncle’s estate, the news seems like a Godsend. Days later, she finds herself on the road to New Orleans, her life in Richmond quickly fading. Upon her arrival, she feels she has stepped into the pages of a modern-day fairytale. However, she soon learns that in this fairytale not all that glitters is gold. The Lincoln House has its own rules written and bound by blood.

Join Laura & Brittany as they share their stories and the "how to's" they learned on their journey to becoming authors in order to help and inspire listeners to also achieve their dreams. In this weekly podcast, aspiring authors and writers can tune in to learn more about the publishing process and other helpful tips with episodes and interviews ranging from how to get published to how to stay motivated.

Derrière chaque plante, chaque fruit, chaque légume, se cache une histoire. Des graines qui ont traversé les siècles, nourri des révolutions, façonné des empires ou déclenché des guerres ! 🌾🌍 Bienvenue dans Les Graines de l’Histoire, le podcast qui vous raconte la petite histoire des plantes qui ont influencé la grande Histoire. De la pomme de terre transformant l’Europe aux épices redessinant les routes du commerce, chacune a laissé son empreinte sur une ville, un pays ou le monde. 🌱🧭 Chaque mois, partez à la découverte d’une plante qui a façonné notre ...

94° à l'ombre..., l’émission des deux côtés des barreaux, pour le décloisonnement du milieu carcéral. On rediffuse ici la seconde partie de l’émission (le point info) : des actus, du débat politique, des témoignages, bref tu vas pas t’ennuyer. Et si tu nous kiffes, viens écouter l’émission entière. Au programme : des lettres, des mails, des messages vocaux et de nombreuses dédicaces musicales ! « Parce que la prison est une zone d'ombre, nous nous efforçons de la rendre visible » A écouter à outrance sur internet et sur 94MHz vers Rennes. Contact : 94degresalombre@...

When the divorced mother of the groom goes head-to-head with the single father of the bride, they might be the next couple experiencing a heart-to-heart. When my son asked me to take his ticket for the honeymoon that didn’t happen, I balked. What would I do on a 10-day vacation in Belize? More importantly, what caused my son and the love of his life to call off their wedding? I didn’t have an answer, and he wasn’t sharing, so I traded places with him. Over a week of sunshine and me-time was on the docket, until he arrived.

As a seasoned storyteller, I am drawn to the tale of Morgan. She was born in the 26th century Oberend, but I encountered her during the age of swords and magic in the sixth century. With a brilliant mind and an immense talent for magic, Morgan stood out as a prodigy. Yet, she was mischievous. She tended to justify her actions as being for the greater good. Even when they served her own interests. Above all, Morgan desired to be marvelous.

These former friends might be faking their engagement, but revealed crushes prove there might not be anything fictional about their arrangement.