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Alan Edgars, a veteran struggling with PTSD, is working a security job at an art museum when suddenly he is kidnapped by a demon named Clive Smith, who tells Alan that he’s taking him to the Omega. An unknown entity that needs an army of trained souls in order to have a chance of destroying God. The training methods involve endless years of torment until they become immune to the pain. After a change of heart, Clive feels like the training methods are too extreme and tries to find a way to free himself and other unfortunate slaves of the Omega.

It feels like politics counts more today than it ever has. At the same time, people are frustrated by “the mess in Washington” or think “I can’t make a difference”. Local Politics Matters shows a way out: a chance for everyday people to feed their hunger for political action while having a positive impact. Richard Meagher, a professor of political science, takes the knowledge that scholars have gathered from half a century of studying local politics, and translates it into clear action steps for citizens.

John Flavel (1627-1691) was an English Presbyterian clergyman, puritan, and popular author. Christ Altogether Lovely is a short meditation on the life and work of Jesus Christ. The text is introduced by a quote from The Song of Songs: "This is my beloved, and this is my friend." (Song of Songs 5:16). Flavel highlights Christ's offices as prophet, priest, and king, and his relations to Christians as savior, advocate, bridegroom, and friend.

The theological insights of Calvin and the Reformers not only provided the theological basis to support the future massive missionary expansion of Protestant churches, but emphasises the Church mission as a consequence of their theology. This sermon by the Reformer focuses on St. Paul and his command to pray for all people. The mercy of God extends to all the world, he argues, and is not anymore restricted to only a specific group.

In this engaging collection of stories, 43 veterans of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting explain why throngs attend year after year.... The contributors, who include a dozen best-selling authors and many famous investors, whisk listeners through the exciting events surrounding the meeting - book signings, panel discussions, and social gatherings - and share the pulse of this distinctive corporate culture. Spanning decades, the audiobook offers glimpses of the past and ideas on what lies ahead.

This audiobook will teach you how to listen and speak more effectively, avoid the most common conversational disasters, think faster on your feet, forget awkward silences, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view to anyone.

Private Investigations provides practical guidance on all aspects of the investigative process and details how the different phases come together to ensure a successful outcome. It teaches the fundamental elements of an investigation, i.e., surveillance, open-source intelligence gathering, the handling of informants, other covert activities, evaluation of evidence, and much more.

Can you ever remember a time when anxiety was so prevalent? Is it that anxious people are merely becoming the norm, and their acceptance is more commonplace than ever? Certainly, both are true; and as we usher in a 'new future' that's uncertain on so many levels, treating this disorder becomes more and more common everyday. This book will take you to heights you never thought possible and will help you unlock every door that impedes your progress as it pertains to anxious living and the thoughts that freeze you from being who you truly can be.

Uber driver Dylan Coletrain runs into one thing after another on the streets of Ft. Worth. He's fine with that. Until it turns to murder. Follow along as he goes from trying to stop a killer to courtroom drama in this first installment of an ongoing series.

Written by Devin Blue, The Codependent Relationship takes the entire process of web entanglement and breaks it down to the very core; and then goes below the roots to expose the real foundation of how, why, where it all started, and what the processes are to finally remove it by helping yourself. The only way true self-help can be accomplished is to have a profound understanding of what it is that's causing the problems, obtaining the specific tools after identification, and finally implementing those customized tools to tackle the issue at its heart.

Is bitcoin a bubble of 21st-century gold? This book contains all of the basics that you need to know about cryptocurrency: what it is, how it came into being, why it is important, what its impact can be, and how it can be used (and is currently in use) in the contemporary world. Bitcoin is not just a new word in the Internet age or technological and financial progress, it's a start of a new era on the Earth!

Are people just evil or horribly impulsive? People are not evil. But they do exhibit evil behavior. Evil Inside Us: Dangers of No Impulse Control addresses the sheer threat to self and others when you give into everything you want. Indulgence is more than gluttony. Indulgence is instant gratification. You indulge in urges or impulses for personal gain. But the effects can be apocalyptic. It can create monstrous and selfish behaviors that can disrupt jobs, friendships, partner relationships, daily routines, sexual habits and the government.  

Released in 2012, Subway Surfer made a boom to mobile devices. This app offers amazing gameplay, awesome graphics, and easy controls. This guidebook gives a fundamental guide to new users of how to play Subway Surfer effectively to gain high scores and use tokens and prizes efficiently. This book also details what you need to know about the game, how to play on both mobile and desktop as well as tips and strategies for winning the best score.

The sad truth is that the US criminal justice system doesn’t work for many different reasons - from our overflowing prisons, to the destructive war on drugs and disproportionate effect on minority communities, to conflicts between police and citizens and problems with prosecutors and the courts. In Fixing the US Criminal Justice System, author Paul Brakke provides an in-depth look from a conservative perspective at the many flaws in the system and how to fix them.

From Memorial Day until the student workers and tourists leave in the fall, the island community of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, thrives on alcohol, drugs, sexual experimentation, and any other means of forgetting responsibilities. To Brad Shepherd - recently forced out of his job as a junior high math teacher after the overdose death of a student - it's exactly the kind of place he's looking for. Allured by the comfort and acceptance of the hedonistic atmosphere, Brad trades his academic responsibilities and sense of obligation for a bouncer's flashlight and a pursuit of the endless summer.

William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was an author, naturalist, and ornithologist. Born in Argentina, he spent his youth studying the local fauna and flora and observing the natural and human dramas on what was then a lawless frontier. Far Away and Long Ago is a record of the years 1840-50 on the Pampas. The abundant wildlife was easily observed and the author became a naturalist with a great talent for description. Hudson observed the birds, beasts and plants: the cowbird - the red willow, the armadillo, and the opossum - where adventurous Gauchos herded cattle.

"The Art of Content Creation: Tips and Tricks for YouTube" is a comprehensive guide for aspiring and experienced creators on the world's largest video-sharing platform. With over 2 billion monthly active users, YouTube has become a vital platform for content creators to showcase their talents and build a loyal following. This book covers a wide range of topics, from identifying your audience and passion, crafting a compelling brand, and generating killer content ideas, to lighting and sound techniques, camera gear, editing essentials, and YouTube SEO.