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The Tim Buck Two Gang is the story of three friends who work for a railway yardmaster, each tasked with delivering something to the top of a steep mountain or else meeting his doom. Each of them is unsure how he will make it to the top by himself, so they decide to work together to complete the tasks. With the guidance and help from an ogre, two friendly birds, and a handful of woodland animals, the three friends embark on a journey to the top of the mountain, where they are rewarded with the unexpected.

What's Your Decision? presents a time-tested, trustworthy approach to decision making based on the insights of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and the author of The Spiritual Exercises, one of history's most influential spiritual texts.

Because of God’s never ending concern for humanity, He inspired a select number of men to document various histories of the Israelites in the Old Testament. God intervened in such a way that when they were recorded, they would paint a mosaic of His intentions toward humanity. The Bible, in fact, is an encrypted message from God to us. Even if the writers did not fully understand what they were conveying, God’s plan becomes clear in A Compendium to the Bible.

Superbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical topics by Michael P. Foley, an Editor’s Preface, and a timeline.

Listen to each survivor read his or her chapter directly to you (including 12 bonus interviews in the audiobook). You get one of the most openly telling books ever written from the viewpoint of survivors. Each survivor takes you on a journey that will inspire you. In Voices of Courage, you will be listening to a book that is changing lives around the world!

Depression - whether circumstantial and fleeting or persistent and long term - impacts most people at some point in their lives. Puritan Pastor Richard Baxter spent most of his ministry caring for depressed and discouraged souls, and his timeless counsel still speaks to us today. In this book, psychiatrist Michael S. Lundy and theologian J. I. Packer present Baxter’s writings in order to comfort, instruct, and strengthen all who struggle with depression.

Revised, updated, and expanded with the latest interpretations and fossil discoveries, the second edition of Oceans of Kansas adds new twists to the fascinating story of the vast inland sea that engulfed central North America during the Age of Dinosaurs. Giant sharks, marine reptiles called mosasaurs, pteranodons, and birds with teeth all flourished in and around these shallow waters. Their abundant and well-preserved remains were sources of great excitement in the scientific community when first discovered in the 1860s and continue to yield exciting discoveries 150 years later.

Without words, apps would be an unusable jumble of shapes and icons, while voice interfaces and chatbots wouldn't even exist. Words make software human-centered, and require just as much thought as the branding and code.

This podcast brings you real, honest conversations about mental health from someone who's walking the path. I’m not here to give expert advice, just genuine, heartfelt talks on the real issues we all face. My goal is to connect with you through shared experiences, offering support and solidarity as we navigate the ups and downs of mental health together. Expect open and honest content aimed at breaking down the walls of stigma! Please note, the information shared here shouldn’t be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

International tension is rising as the Russian military forms an Eastern Alliance to create a new age of Russian supremacy. The rest of the world is scrambling for a united response. Enter Project Earthlight. Earthlight is a NATO operation under U.S. command based in the ultimate military high ground: space. A group of the best fighter pilots is handpicked from around the world to fly the first generation of advanced planes capable of maneuvering in the vacuum of space and inside the atmosphere.

In an era when democracy is at critical risk, is it reasonable to expect the education system, already buckling under the ordeal of a global pandemic, to solve the converging problems of inequality, climate change, and erosion of trust in government and science? Will more civics instruction help? In Can Schools Save Democracy? Michael J. Feuer offers a new approach to addressing these questions with a strategy for improving the process and substance of civic education.

En Justicia, el prestigioso autor y profesor Michael Sandel examina el papel de la justicia en nuestras vidas y en la sociedad, y explica cómo la filosofía puede ayudar a entender la política, la religión o la moral, e incluso nuestras propias convicciones. Deteniéndose en cuestiones tan polémicas como el aborto, la eutanasia, el matrimonio homosexual, el patriotismo o la disidencia, Sandel muestra que las cuestiones más importantes que afrontamos como ciudadanos pueden someterse a un debate racional.

Paul ist Single, arbeitslos, Alkoholiker und mit der Miete im Rückstand, als er eines Tages einen merkwürdigen Anruf erhält. Er findet sich zwei Narkotisierungen und einer Interkontinental-Reise später auf einer Bohrinsel wieder. Doch hier wird nicht nach Öl gebohrt, auf dieser künstlichen Insel wird mit der Raumzeit gespielt.

Hiding from the world in her little white cottage on the shores of a loch, Annie Jackson is fighting to come to terms with the world of the murmurs, a curse that has haunted female members of her family for centuries. While she is within the ancient, heavy stone of the old dwelling, the voices merely buzz, but the moment she steps outside the door they clamour to torment her all over again, bringing with them shocking visions of imminent deaths. Into this oasis comes her adoptive mother, Mandy McEvoy, begging for Annie's help. Mandy's nephew Damien has gone missing.

Es ist kurz vor den Sommerferien, und eine Hitzewelle hat Nova City fest im Griff. Dennoch ist Nick Bell guter Dinge: Mit seinem supersexy Freund Seth und seinen Freundinnen Jazz und Gibby hat er ein Superhelden-Team gegründet, um die Bürger von Nova City zu schützen. Keine Sekunde zu früh, wie sich herausstellt: Simon Burke kandidiert für das Amt des Oberbürgermeisters. Sollte er gewinnen, würde das das Ende der Extraordinairies bedeuten. Doch damit nicht genug: Gerüchten zufolge ist Superschurke Shadow Star aus dem Gefängnis geflohen.

Band 2 von T. J. Klunes großer Superhelden-Saga. Mit Mut, Charme und Enthusiasmus hat Nick es geschafft: Er ist endlich mit seinem ersten Freund zusammen. Und zwar nicht mit irgendeinem Jungen, sondern mit einem waschechten Superhelden. Doch dann taucht eine Gruppe neuer Extraordinaries in Nova City auf – mit Kräften, von denen bisher noch nie jemand etwas gehört hat. Die Stadt droht ins Chaos zu stürzen, und Nick und seine Freunde müssen erst einmal herausfinden, wer bei alldem eigentlich gut und wer böse ist.

Die heiß ersehnte Fortsetzung von "Mr. Parnassus' Heim für magisch Begabte". Willkommen zurück auf der wunderbaren Insel Marsyas inmitten des azurblauen Ozeans. Hier bietet Arthur Parnassus magisch begabten Kindern, die zu Waisen geworden sind, ein Zuhause. Und hier hat Arthur seine große Liebe Linus Baker kennengelernt. Die Kinder und Linus sind Arthurs kostbarster Schatz. Doch sein Leben war nicht immer leicht, und als ein neuer Bewohner auf die Insel zieht und Arthurs dunkle Vergangenheit an die Öffentlichkeit kommt, droht sein Traum von einem glücklichen, freien Leben für alle magisch Begabten zu zerplatzen...

Step back in time to the heart of Sydney’s gold rush era with an unfiltered glimpse into the city’s bustling construction scene. Immerse yourself in the vivid historical backdrop transporting your senses to the hustle and noise of the burgeoning Sydney in 1855.

When a master-craftsmen dwarf is fired, he threatens retaliation. The rogues-for-hire known as Riyria are commissioned to find and stop him. Traveling to the paradise resort of Tur Del Fur, the two are granted a lavish allowance that, along with the easy job, promises to turn the trip into a vacation. Everything would have been perfect except that the disgruntled employee’s last name is Berling and the target of his wrath is the legendary towers of Drumindor.

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.