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The first new Darkover anthology in almost two decades, this volume focuses on the music of Darkover: stories with musical elements; the songs in the books; and the filk songs inspired by them, from "The Horsetamer's Daughter" by Leslie Fish to eight songs by Cynthia McQuillin. Original stories included are by India Edghill, Leslie Fish, Raul S. Reyes, Michael Spence, and Elisabeth Waters. There are also reprints of stories by Mercedes Lackey and Vera Nazarian.

Becoming good at something is always a result of hard work, passion, and a love for the game. The best athletes in the world have the discipline to get up at five am every day and put in the work. Just like basketball, football, and any other sports, the guys that practice the most win. In basketball, the coach is looking to make a play that will yield a high percentage shot.

A freelance writer is invited to an elderly man's home to witness his telling of the family history to his sons. The patriarch's reason for requesting a stranger into his home as he shares his tale is a simple one. He wants the young man to write the true history of Family Dracul, to trace the lineage back to the very first member of a family cursed. But, the old man has another agenda. He wants to warn humanity; what happened in the past was nothing compared to what is to come.

During the Dolphin's maiden voyage, Captain Silversword attacks. In a moment of weakness, he breaks his own rule and press-gangs Samuel Burke into service aboard the Black Flag. Once armed with the knowledge of the infamous pirate's only weakness, Sam must face his fear and confront Silversword to save his life, his friends and spare England and the world from the pirate's tyranny or die trying.

Old Momma is a moose with a taste for cabbage; Allen Grundig is a widower with a taste for moose. This is a sentimental short story set in the Great Land.

Zoey Le Mar has, what she thinks, is a typical preteen life in the suburbs: soccer; a strict yet, loving father and mother; a pesky little brother, Owen; and two best friends, Danielle Hernandez and Lucy Le Mar. Without warning, during the preparations for Owen's birthday party, Zoey receives her first premonition, based on a secret truth. It starts to undermine her once peaceful, 11-year-old existence. The forewarning matches a recurring dream that has plagued Zoey since Owen's current age.

Losing a child is the most devastating thing that can ever happen to anyone. Learning to live with that loss is equally devastating. Outlined in this audiobook is the true story of one man's loss in the hope that it provides comfort and understanding to you. This audiobook is intended for men suffering from the loss of their child in any number of situations. Yet, if you are a loved one trying to understand what is happening to the man in your life, it can provide guidance as well.

Selling at Combat Speed - Finding the Inner Sales Warrior is for people who get up in the morning to make a difference in other people's lives. It is about changing your habits and behaviors, and realizing that your life and those around you depend upon sales. It is designed for those who crawl into the trenches every day, look the enemy square in the eyes, and never give into defeat.

In this audiobook, you will be introduced to new concepts and skills that will require you to change your current habits and ways of thinking. The stories and statistics are real. The results are real. The challenging yet rewarding journey is real. The transformation of the industry starts with a personal commitment to change. It will not be easy. You will fail along the way. Few will reach their full potential. Those who learn how to fail and accept failure as a natural stepping stone to success will be victorious.

As you begin to read Strong Finish you will not turn too many pages before you start noticing a pattern. The common thread that is woven throughout this book is that of true raw emotion. Some of these stories will be about overcoming adversity. Some will display acts of heroism. Others will portray random acts of kindness and how the smallest gestures can make the largest impact. The guesswork has been removed.

An Independent Empire shows how foreign policy and diplomacy constitute a truly national story, necessary for understanding the history of the United States. In this lively and well-written book, episodes in American history - such as the writing and ratification of the Constitution, Henry Clay's advocacy of an American System, Pinckney's Treaty with Spain, and the visionary but absurd Congress of Panama - are recast as elemental aspects of United States foreign and security policy.

It is still unknown as to who the original author was of The Good News According to Matthew. Some scholars believe the author to have been Matthew himself, also known as Levi, a former tax collector and one of Yeshua’s 12 disciples. Some regard the The Good News According to Matthew as the most important of all the gospels as it shows the transition from the Old and New Testament in its explanation of the immaculate conception, teaching of the early church, Judaism and the law, and a detailed account of the life and death of Yeshua the Messiah.

Written by a global team of leading Majority World scholars led by Michael S. Horton and Elizabeth W. Mburu, Prophet, Priest, and King approaches, explores, and articulates the topic of Christology and the Gospel, not only as central and essential tenets of the Christian faith but crucially as the global catholic church. Though there are many global treatments of Christology that focus on contextual expression, and many more written from a Western perspective, Prophet, Priest, and King highlights a unified and singular testimony drawn from a variety of voices from the worldwide church.

The Nazis and their allies won the war, but peace in the 21st century is proving much harder to keep. It's 20 years since the failed British Mutiny left London a burnt-out husk, a reminder of the new world order that covers most of the globe. Yet even in this dark time there are rumours of growing resistance movements deep inside North America. The patriotic freedom fighters of New York City have the willpower to succeed, but what can they do against the unending numbers of Reich soldiers that occupy their defeated nation, and their monstrous walking machines of war?

Jim Miller was born with a unique ability. He can see and speak to spirits trapped here in the mortal world. He also learned at an early age that the reason these spirits haven't moved on is because they feel like they have some unfinished business here on Earth. And that if he asks them two simple questions - what do you remember, and what do you need me to pass along - he can help them move onto their afterlife.

Welcome to a conversational and educational podcast that brings together the world of mixology and attachment science. Join two therapists in dialogue as they explore all things attachment while infusing a touch of pop culture into the mix.In each episode, our seasoned therapists take you through the depths of attachment theory, unraveling its various concepts and shedding light on its impact on our relationships and need for personal growth. They blend their expertise with relatable pop culture references, making complex psychological concepts accessible and enjoyable for everyone.Through ...

The Addiction Help Podcast provides insightful coverage of the latest developments in addiction and recovery. It aims to make a positive impact on individuals struggling with addiction and those in recovery by offering practical and valuable information.

In Agreeing to Disagree, Nathan S. Chapman and Michael W. McConnell detail the theological, political, and philosophical underpinnings of the Establishment Clause, state disestablishment, and the disestablishment norms applied to the states by the Fourteenth Amendment. In one of the most thorough accounts of the Establishment Clause, Chapman and McConnell argue that the clause is best understood as a constitutional commitment for Americans to agree to disagree about matters of faith.

My memories of my father, Michael S. Kennedy, go all the way back to the Bahamas, where my sister, Abby, and I lived on a magical Out-Island. Dad was a blend of Tarzan and Chuck Norris. He loved deep sea fishing, was a boat captain and licensed twin-engine rated pilot, and still is an adventurer today, pursuing his love of photography at age 83!!

In dieser Sammlung wird es spannend. Die sechs Top-Thriller-Autoren S.K. Tremayne, Veit Etzold, Lisa Jackson, Michael Tsokos, Daniel Holbe und Ursula Poznanski haben packende Kurzthriller geschrieben, die das Blut gefrieren lassen, jeder auf seine Weise. Sprecher*innen wie Johannes Steck, Vera Teltz oder Martina Treger sorgen mit ihren mitreißenden Lesungen für anhaltenden Thrill.