Since civilization began, humans have regarded the rare appearance of a solar eclipse as an omen or message. In the last few centuries, astronomers have assured us that, since its mechanics are both measurable and predictable, that such eclipses have no supernatural characteristics.Author and entertainer Sand Sheff challenges that assertion with Eclipse Witness: Evidence of Supernatural Patterns in the Solar Eclipse Phenomenon takes on centuries of scientific orthodoxy with a chronicle of historical eclipses and solar eclipse cycles that point to artistic and narrative elements in solar eclipses. For instance, here's a few examples:Eclipses across Europe two days after Titanic sank in 1912 and in August 1914 in the opening days of WWI . A total Eclipse from the USA to the USSR in 1945 one week before the Atom bomb was first tested in New Mexico.Total eclipse in 1834 that followed the path of the Trail of Tears while the Cherokees were on it.Now, the USA sees 3 eclipses in 7 years between 2017 and 2024 which, when mapped, create an unusual hieroglyph across the nation. It is part of a cycle which also creates a related solar eclipse hieroglyph across the Middle East in 2027 and 2034.There are dozens of even more startling examples of peculiar individual eclipses, groups of eclipses and astonishingly precise eclipse cycles that all point to divine authorship of the eclipse phenomenon. In a fast-moving and highly visual book, Sheff outlines his controversial argument and provides lots of interesting context for the upcoming US eclipses, including the October 14 2023 solar eclipse across the Four Corners region. Sheff is the author of the acclaimed children's book, Eclipse Miracle: The Sun is the Same Size as the Moon in the Sky.
Meet Char: a once-renowned human warrior, trapped in an abandoned city with a demon who hates her. A demon who woke her from a fifty-year magical slumber specifically for the sake of tormenting her.The demon's name: Vesper. She and Char go a long, long way back. They used to be partners on the battlefield. National heroes. An unbeatable team bonded by magic. That bond was supposed to last for the rest of their lives.Now Char's memory is full of holes. The sealed city is full of hostile magical beasts. And Vesper, with her sharp teeth and unpredictable moods, is the most vicious of them all. As an ageless demon, she's fully prepared to keep holding Char captive forever.Char struggles to unravel the mystery of why they've ended up pitted against each other, locked in a private war that seems certain to end with one or both of them dead. Does Vesper's senseless cruelty stem from simple demonic bloodlust? From years of suppressed loathing? What else could have driven her past the breaking point-compelled her to suddenly snap and betray her own bondmate?To uncover the truth, Char will have to face her demon as she would any other deadly monster: as an enemy of humanity, the most formidable and vindictive foe she's ever encountered.The First and Last Demon is a dark f/f enemies to lovers story with a heavy emphasis on the enmity-but an indelible slow-burning love at its core. Although it's set in the same contemporary fantasy world as the Clem & Wist series, this novel can be fully enjoyed as a standalone tale.
In a world that often tells us that happiness is found in the attainment of external achievements, "Divine Mystical Truths" reminds us of the inherent joy that resides within our very being. It invites us to redefine success, shifting our focus from external validation to the blossoming of our true selves. Through these divine mystical truths, we learn that true joy is not a fleeting emotion but a profound state of being that arises from living in alignment with our deepest values and purpose.We embark on a voyage of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, where we learn to navigate life's challenges with grace, embrace the power of presence, and cultivate a state of inner joy that transcends external circumstances. You hold in your hand, and your heart, the key to a life lived in harmony with the universe. We explore the profound connection between spirituality, consciousness, and the art of joyful living, drawn from inspirational living, ancient teachings, and contemporary insights alike."Divine Mystical Truths" invites us to shed the weight of stress, anxiety, and discontentment, offering a fresh perspective that unveils the beauty inherent in every moment. We delve into the mystical realms of gratitude, forgiveness, and self-love, unearthing the hidden treasures that lie within our hearts. We explore the power of mindfulness and meditation, discovering how these practices can anchor us in the present moment, allowing joy to permeate every aspect of our lives.In the hurried rhythm of modern life, where the pursuit of success often eclipses the pursuit of joy, it is all too easy to lose sight of the profound truths that lie at the heart of our existence. Yet, within the vast tapestry of the cosmos, there exists a timeless wisdom, a radiant beacon guiding us toward a life of profound fulfillment and abundant joy. "Divine Mystical Truths " serves as a compass, illuminating the path that leads us back to the wellspring of joy within.
Desperation drove me to insanity. It's the only reason I can give for my quest to be admitted into the magic Conclave. If I hadn't been facing the repossession of my grandmother's home, with zero career prospects and flat broke thanks to some Mageforesaken magic BS, I wouldn't have ended up in a werewolf camp facing my almost-assured destruction. Yet here we are. To prove my-and my species-worth to the Conclave, I entered a magic Perception contract with the surliest of the pack's beta wolves. All I have to do is complete four specially designed-ahem, impossible-trials for the sizzling and frustrating beta and I get into the Conclave and out of my financial mess. If I fall short? Well, let's just say, I don't get to go back to my life knowing I tried my best. Nope. He gets to kill me the moment he deems me unworthy. My poor departed Gram's Magic 8-Ball would say: Outlook not so good. If I can't use my gnome craftiness-yeah, I said gnome and no, I don't have a pointy red hat-my epitaph will read 'Here lies Terra Youngblood. She died drooling over a wolfhole with purple eyes and insane abs. At least the view was nice on the way out.' This is a steamy, slow-burn romance with enemies to lovers and a pack of hot shifters, full of humor, heart, and heat. It's perfect for fans of Zodiac Academy, Kelly St. Clare or Leia Stone. Or anyone who ever used a Magic 8-ball. 5* REVIEWS FROM ADVANCE READERS: Absolutely loved the story I couldn't put it down. -MC I loved every second of the book. And she really knows how to have the readers get hooked on the story and characters. -excerpt from a Goodreads review
In Studio of the Voice, master essayist Marcia Aldrich is at her finest as she invites readers along for a personal exploration of women's lives. The essays take on dazzling forms-each of them to be discovered, savored, and shared.
La vorágine de decadencia que asola a Bardea es el caldo de cultivo perfecto para el caos. ¿Cómo puedes salvar a un pueblo que no te escucha? El Festival del Ocaso pone en marcha la cuenta atrás. Esto no pasa desapercibido para Fenrir Ballington, el Minth, representante de la Iglesia y las artes mágicas. Existen fuerzas que se mueven entre las sombras del tablero, un poder ancestral que le obligará a recurrir a cualquier medio con tal de evitar el colapso de su pueblo. Ese mismo día, Eric Rainer emprende su viaje como Záminer junto a su zamin, Elyss Fletcher, en su búsqueda por cambiar la sociedad injusta y discriminatoria que lo rodea. Lo que él jamás podría haber previsto era que ese camino lo llevaría a estar en el punto de mira de los Hijos de Herin, cuya ansia por un poder capaz de doblegar los planos de la realidad debe ser detenida. Sus caminos están entrelazados, su enemigo común lo sabe y no tiene intención de permitir que le arrebaten su regreso. ¿Tendrán la voluntad suficiente para no doblegarse ante la sombra que pretende llevar a Bardea a su ocaso?
An excellent practical guide for anyone wishing to learn euro nymphing (tight-line, mono rig or contact nymphing) or improve their skills. Have you ever thought about taking a course with a professional fly fishing guide? Matthieu shares his best techniques, nymphs models, and tactics for euronymphing with you. The book covers everything from A to Z, from tying knots, setups, water reading skills, to nymph selection, casting, and fishing techniques. Browsing through this book feels like having a guide by your side, sharing his advice. An ideal work to learn and progress quickly.PART I - LEARNINGEquipment and SetupsChoosing NymphsBasic CastingFishing TechniquesFundamental Drift PrinciplesFish Species in Nymph FishingPART 2- MASTERINGDifferent CastingTechniquesDetermining Factors for Good DriftsManaging DriftsProspecting StrategiesApproach and Water ReadingTaking It Further The chapter APPROACH AND WATER READING covers: Biological ContextFish Holding SpotsWhat the Fish SeesApproaching and MovingBONUS: 4 NYMPH TYING SHEETSThe author: Matthieu Mercier holds a Professional Certificate as a Fishing Guide and a Master's Degree in Environmental Law. He has desired to share his perspective on nymph fly fishing with a broader audience. He is also the author of Gorges et rivières entre Causses et Cévennes and Balades et randonnées au fil de l'eau en Périgord Vert both published by Arka Editions.
There are creatures lurking in our world. Obscure creatures long relegated to myth and legend. They have been sighted by a lucky-or unlucky-few, some have even been photographed, but their existence remains unproven and unrecognized by the scientific community.These creatures, long thought gone, have somehow survived; creatures from our nightmares haunting the dark places. They swim in our lakes and bays, they soar the night skies, they hunt in the woods. Some are from our past, and some from other worlds, and others have always been with us-watching us, fearing us, hunting us.These are the cryptids, and Systema Paradoxa tells their tales.***Theodore Syn has already led an interesting life full of events best left... unexplained. All he wants now is to put in his time as a detective with the Harbor City Police with nothing much of note going on.More the fool, he.When shredded bodies start popping up with bits of them eaten away by something noticeably larger than your average rat, Syn races to solve the case before more bodies hit the morgue.Only Detective Syn uncovers more than he's prepared for, and no matter which way he turns, the finger of guilt points at someone he knows...
And now it appeared that there was a mysterious Queen clothed by rumor with dread and wonderful attributes, and commonly known by the impersonal but, to my mind, rather awesome title of She.With She, H. Rider Haggard polished the literary "lost world" odyssey. Coming upon an underground civilization more ancient than the world of pharaohs, a group of adventurers catch the attention of Ayesha, the sorceress queen.Gothic grotesqueries, penny dreadfuls, pulp magazines, and other darkly inventive publications have produced a dread allure across the world, infiltrating culture and influencing language, becoming the source for multiple adaptations across all forms of media. Curated and edited by C.S.R. Calloway, Horror Historia brings together the most influential monsters and original gothic stories in one blood-curdling collection. Collect each volume and complete the ultimate nightmare pantheon.
Differential Calculus: From Practice to Theory covers all of the topics in a typical first course in differential calculus. Initially it focuses on using calculus as a problem solving tool (in conjunction with analytic geometry and trigonometry) by exploiting an informal understanding of differentials (infinitesimals). As much as possible large, interesting, and important historical problems (the motion of falling bodies and trajectories, the shape of hanging chains, the Witch of Agnesi) are used to develop key ideas. Only after skill with the computational tools of calculus has been developed is the question of rigor seriously broached. At that point, the foundational ideas (limits, continuity) are developed to replace infinitesimals, first intuitively then rigorously. This approach is more historically accurate than the usual development of calculus and, more importantly, it is pedagogically sound. The text also incorporates curated activities from the TRansforming Instruction in Undergraduate Mathematics Instruction via Primary Historical Sources (TRIUMPHS) project to provide students with ample opportunities to develop relevant competencies.
טובו על מישהו או על מצב מסוים. כאשר אנו עושים זאת באמונה, אנו מפעילים את כוחו של אלוהים כדי לשנות אדם )כולל עצמנו(, או מצב מסוים, מאיפה שהם נמצאים עתה להיכן שאלוהים רוצה שהם יהיו. לכל מאמין בישוע יש את הסמכות והכוח לברך אחרים בשם אדוני ולראות שינוי בחיים ובמצבים שונים. הכוח של הברכה הוא על טבעי; זוהי נוכחותה ועבודתה של רוח הקודש, המייצרת אושר, שלווה, שגשוג ופוריות; ומ־ ספקת בריאות, הצלחה והגנה. בספר הקטן הזה, תלמד איך הברכה עובדת וכיצד לברך את אלה שמקללים או מגרים אותך;כיצד לברך את בן זוגך, ילדיך, ביתך ועצמך; כיצד לברך את מקום עבודתך, את אדמתך וקהילתך - ואפילו את אלוהים עצמו. אתה יכול לשנות את עולמך
"Why do women so often feel unworthy, even ashamed, of their success? And why do brilliant, talented women hold themselves back from being and achieving their best? The answer to these questions is at the heart of this book. Celebrated interior designer Tonya Comer invites us to join her on a "journey to wholeness." On this journey, Tonya shares her practical actionable tools to support us in the deep inner work of self-discovery. Through her wise sisterly guidance, she inspires us to be all that we can be by owning our truth, claiming our authentic power, and living life by our own design. Tonya knows firsthand the way through hardship and pain to wholeness. Raised in the projects of Pittsburgh, she climbed the success ladder to work in corporate America, launch an award-winning interior design company, and marry her Prince Charming. But this seemingly perfect life would shatter around her and expose what lay hidden beneath her mask. It took hitting rock bottom for Tonya to confront the shame, self-doubt, and self-limiting beliefs that had sabotaged her life. On the journey to rebuilding her life, she found her truth. And she emerged with a newfound confidence-awakened to her true purpose and passionately empowered to guide and inspire others by teaching what she had learned."--
Perfect for fans of hit YA thrillers like Amanda Panitch's Never Missing, Never Found and Natasha Preston's The Cellar, Amy Kulp's Missing is a visceral, dark, and suspenseful thriller that dives into the life of a teenage girl who is betrayed and forced into the horrifying underground world of human trafficking. Everything in Emily's life becomes far from typical when she is betrayed, kidnapped, and thrown into every girl's worst nightmare. Now, she is a captive to the gruesome and savage whims of an underground human trafficking ring - one that prides itself in breaking women down to husks of their former selves through any means necessary.Emily tries her hardest to put up a good fight, but her captors are sickeningly creative in their methods of subduing her. Before she knows it, they try to brainwash her into believing her name is "Y," and they are more than happy to leverage physical and psychological torture to strip her of her identity and fracture her mind beyond repair.Is there any hope for escape, or will Emily become a pawn in her kidnappers' plot to terrorize more innocent victims?Missing is not for the faint of heart. If you are looking for a raw and gritty YA thriller that looks into the world of human trafficking and abuse, then click "Add to Cart" today!
Love and loss, revenge and regret - Peach Blossom, a best-seller in China, presents stories from the underbelly of modern urban China by acclaimed Chinese author Jin Renshun (金仁顺). A girl's vivacious mother seduces her boyfriends... A man is obsessed with a woman whose identity he can't quite figure out... a woman has to put up with the girlfriend of her father as he slips away from life. The characters in Peach Blossom are adrift and rudderless, and the stories encompass both humor and horror along with a gritty sense of realism.
Shanghai in 1930s had a booming prostitution industry which gave the city a certain reputation across Asia, and the beautiful Australian Lorraine Murray was one of its stars - until her patron Edmund Toeg convinced her to leave the high class brothel where she worked. Against the backdrop of the Japanese onslaught on China, and guided by the American author Emily Hahn - the 'China Coast Correspondent for the New Yorker' - Lorraine finally put her time as a prostitute behind her. After a stint in wartime Australia as a counter-intelligence informant, Lorraine moved to England, where she was reunited with both Emily and Edmund. Shanghai Demimondaine is the story of how her friendship with Emily helped Lorraine turn her life around - and how the feisty writer mined their friendship for her bestselling books.
Comment les apéritifs peuvent ils s'inscrire dans une alimentation équilibrée?Peut-on se faire plaisir dans un moment de convivialité quand on est préoccupé à faire attention à ce que l'on mange? Découvrez "30 recettes pour un apéritif fait maison, diététique et durable" avec ses recettes simples et rapides à réaliser et ses conseils en matière d'alimentation équilibrée, durable et intuitive.Vous souhaitez prendre soin de vous et de vos proches lorsque vous les invitez à manger tout en étant consciente de l'importance de proposer un repas équilibré avec des produits de qualité. Cependant, vous vous inquiétez du côté diététique, économique et peut-être même écologique. Vous êtes aussi fort occupée avec peu de temps pour cuisiner. Vous vous interrogez sur les quantités et comment gérer les invitations répétitives et votre poids.J'ai créé ce livre pour répondre à toutes ces questions.À travers ses pages, vous trouverez des solutions réalistes et pratiques pour préparer des apéritifs faits maison, équilibrés et diététiques qui répondent à vos besoins. Mais pas seulement!L'importance de se faire plaisir, de déguster tout en gérant les portions, les quantités et l'adaptation pour le repas ou les jours d'après.Aussi, chaque recette est conçue pour être économique, sans altérer la qualité des ingrédients parce que je crois que bien manger est tout à fait possible avec un petit budget.Ce livre propose plus que des recettes !Les plus du livre: Les alternatives aux apéritifs ultra-transformés, Les boissons apéritives non alcoolisées et peu sucrées, Des notions à propos des quantités et portions à prévoir, 30 recettes de base et des idées supplémentaires de topping, Un FAQ diététique et nutritionLes plus des recettes: Les photos en QR codeDes recettes identifiées par saisonQuelques recettes pour vous mettre en appétit: Légumes en saumure aigre-douceCarottes nouvelles rôties au mielCrackers à la cibouletteCrackers NordiqueTapenade aux olives noiresSmoothies pastèque, fraise et mentheVelouté de potimarron au curryMélange boulgour et légumes d'étéChampignons persillésCoupelles de parmesanBrochette de crevettes marinées ail et citronToast de pain d'épice, poire et chèvre et mielTartelette à la compotée de tomates et oignonsBrochette de poulet au miel caramélisé
A Pawsitively Purrfect trilogy featuring the matchmaking cats of the goddessesand the humans they're determined to mate-match.Jackson is the sheriff of his shifter town in Catnapped. He deals with people all day long and for the most part, enjoys his job. Until the crazy human who just moved to town reports a catnapping. He's not exactly leaping at the opportunity to track down a missing pet. Then he discovers the crazy human is his mate.Jefferson isn't happy when his sister-in-law hires a new receptionist for his auto repair shop without first consulting him in The Real McCat. He's even more annoyed when he realizes the new hire is a bear, and not just any bear. She's Kate Worcester of the Worcester bears and even worse, the only sister of Mason Worcester, the scariest grizzly of them all. And to top it all off, Jefferson's pretty sure Kate Worcester is his mate.Mason's fallen in love with a kitten named Cleocatra in Unbearably Cute. Too bad his new brother-in-law refuses to share her. Determined to adopt his own kittens, Mason visits a local animal shelter, but is turned away by the woman in charge, who claims that no bears need apply. Rude! Who does this woman think she is? Especially since Mason is pretty sure she's a bear herself. Even if she does keep denying it. Either way, those kittens are his and no woman is standing in his way, no matter how sexy she is.These matches are off to a rocky start and it's up to the matchmaking cats of Pawsitively Purrfect Matches and the earthbound cats they've recruited to ensure these humans and shifters achieve their happily furever afters.
Owen Wister Award-Winner Gordon D. Shirreffs spins tales of the Old West and the Civil War era that are exhilarating and bigger than life.The instruments of war aren't always guns in The Rebel Trumpet, which relates the adventures of Union Army drummer Steve Ames. During the Battle of Bull Run, Ames is given a silver trumpet by a dying Confederate soldier-the trumpet being just as important as the drum-and what follows is a story of courage, honor, and duty told through the eyes of a man not carrying a gun, but one playing an equally important role in the war...In The Mosquito Fleet, two boys combat Rebel forces and endure insects and disease in the Bayou. Confronting numerous difficulties, Chip and Greg face their true challenges when they become marooned in southern territory. They overcome various obstacles before returning to their ship, but will their espionage efforts save the naval vessel "Dart" from being destroyed?"...a pleasure to read and packs plenty of excitement..." -James Reasoner, author of Outlaw Ranger
Grief: A Healing Words Mini Journal is the first book in the Healing Wordsseries of journals. These interactive journals are designed to encourage the reader to explore common feelings and emotions.This journal is focused on the feelings and emotions experienced by people who are moving through grief.Everyone grieves differently. There is no one right way to grieve. The information and writing prompts in this mini journal explore the many facets of grief in order for the reader to discover what is normal for them. While based on Judeo-Christian beliefs, the information and activities in this journal are applicable to all faiths.
The long-awaited new book in the Elemental Blessings series! Valentina Serlast has reluctantly traveled to the royal city to witness her brother Darien be crowned the king of Welce. A hunti woman with an affinity for the forest, Val is much more comfortable living in isolation on her country estates, almost forgotten by everyone. When Darien convinces her to extend her stay, she is drawn into an unfamiliar whirl of activity, meeting with ambassadors from other countries, becoming friends with the unpredictable Princess Corene, and trying to learn the secrets of a glamorous foreign visitor named Melissande.But nothing makes Val more breathless than the reappearance of Sebastian Ardelay, a red-headed rogue who has been her best friend since childhood. She quickly learns that Sebastian has been risking his life in a dangerous venture that could get him banned from the kingdom-or even lead Welce to the brink of war.
Mary O'Donnell's work has been published in Ireland and internationally since 1990, including poetry, four novels, three short story collections, essays and journalism. Her collection Massacre of the Birds (Salmon) appeared in 2020 and is translated and published in Brazilian Portuguese. Other translated work, both poetry and fiction, is available in Hungarian and in Spanish. She has held residencies at the Irish College in Paris, at the Irish College in Leuven and is a member of Ireland's affiliation of artists, Aosdána.
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