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Czech soldier Filip Sedlák never wanted to fight for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. So at the first opportunity, he defected to the Russians. Now he and others like him have formed the Czechoslovak Legion. Their goal: leave the chaos of Russia, sail to France, and help the Allies defeat the Central Powers, thereby toppling a hated empire and winning an independent Czechoslovakia.

Rich girl, poor boy. It was the oldest story. Yet it was ours. I knew Penelope was different the moment I laid eyes on her. But all she wanted was to be friends-with-benefits. My best friend told me not to mess around with the new girl. He didn’t say anything about marrying her. Or what might happen if we broke our vows.

When most kids go to college, they think freedom, excitement, and maybe they are just a bit terrified. My experience was different. In addition to getting to know the new roommate and some serious test anxiety, I found out I was the daughter of Death. But learning that three others and I are supposed to stop the apocalypse from happening was more than just a little terrifying

Time and time again, I see amazing people with weight issues who are in desperate need of a friend to really tell them the truth. As much as the truth hurts us all when we hear it, there is something magical about it. At first, most of us get offended, angry, and defensive. But once we calm the f--k down, the magic happens. We look in the mirror and deep down inside we know. We know that whoever told us we needed to lose weight not only was right but meant it in a nice and caring way (as f--ked up and hurtful as it sounded).

I am convinced that life spent wrestling with God will result in deeper insight concerning the meaning of life, and new wisdom the heart will long to share. The Desiderium Conversations is exactly this attempt to share, and has been especially intended for all those thirsty souls still holding their arms out and longing for the light!

I thought things would get easier after my oath to the mafia don of Venice was fulfilled, but they've only gotten worse. My ex-boyfriend is in a coma. The greatest threat the magi have ever faced has neutralized 71 percent of our species and is hell-bent on 100 percent. No one knows where he'll strike next, except maybe the enemy-turned-ally whom I have no choice but to trust. My new love interest has asked for an impossible favour and there's still no sign of Janet, the woman who was kidnapped on our watch.

We live in challenging times where kids are feeling more and more isolated and alone. Having an unhappy child is a parent's worst fear. As such, parents want to give their kids the tools they need to understand the world they live in without making them so afraid they can never develop into who they are meant to be.

I should know better than to let Tessa McDaniels pretend to be my fiancée. I’m a dark, dangerous disaster who leaves destruction in his wake. But when she offers to pretend to marry me to help me get my kids back, I can’t refuse. They are the one thing I have left to fight for.

Chicago was the worldwide leader in gangster wars and bootlegging in the 1920s, as Al Capone set the stage for his tremendous success and popularity. When he was safely away in prison, the Chicago Outfit expanded into more rackets involving gambling and loan sharking, making bosses like Paul “The Waiter” Ricca and Tony “Joe Batters” Accardo rich beyond even Capone’s wildest dreams.

When Peter Eddy and his commando team inadvertently upset the Soviets during their most recent mission, they never imagined the diplomatic nightmares that would ensue. They have one chance to redeem themselves: tasked with destroying a bridge in Nazioccupied Bosnia, Peter and his warweary team reluctantly agree to drop behind enemy lines. The assignment should be a simple one—were it not for the fact that they are being deployed on a suicide mission.

The story begins in Paris. Pedro, a struggling artist from Madrid, stands at the Louvre, studying the Mona Lisa, ignoring the crowds of tourists as the painted woman calls to him. As the museum closes, he finally breaks his trance. He realizes that Da Vinci’s masterpiece could be a translation of love; yet there was only desire in Pedro’s heart

All worldviews require a leap of faith, but not all leaps of faith are the same. A "one-stop shop" for the rational evidence for Christianity, The Shortest Leap presents the scientific, historical, biblical, and explanatory underpinnings of the Christian faith, demonstrating that faith in Jesus requires the shortest leap. In addition to providing proactive evidence for Christianity, The Shortest Leap responds to the numerous shots fired at biblical Christianity by atheists, critics of Christianity, and other skeptics.

Award-winning speaker and best-selling author Al Carraway presents an in-depth study of the life of Jesus Christ and how it relates to our own in an intimate and personal way. Written by someone who truly knows God, Finding Yourself in the New Testament skillfully and sincerely introduces its listeners to the Savior and shows them who and what He really is. Not only does it illustrate how deeply involved God is in the lives of His children, but it also provides an excellent guide to the history, culture, and context of ancient Israel and the Jewish religion.

Determined to find a murderer, Abigail Collins must go deep undercover, cut off from all resources and communication the Paranormal Investigation Bureau provides. Under the guise of visiting an old friend, Abby must discover who is killing people and how they are tied to a local werewolf pack. With Simon by her side, enemies old and new appear, and Abigail must make a choice. In the witchy world, not everything is black or white, and sometimes life needs a bit of gray.

Are you looking to fulfill your American dream or doubting if you are living your American dream and wondering if the American dream is even still a reality? Then look, doubt, and wonder no more. Dr. Jacob Al, a Ghanaian immigrant, defines the historical origin of the American dream succinctly and exposes its deeper root in the American culture than people realize. He skillfully weaves his personal success story through the quintessential tale of the American dream. Obtaining the American dream requires economic freedom, the rule of law, and private property rights.

Prevail offers a unique holistic approach to the principles of effective leadership that will set you apart from the rest. A clear cohesive model which synthesizes many well-known leadership theories with author Abdulaziz Al-Roomi's personal leadership expertise, Prevail helps current and future leaders realize, develop, and capitalize on their strengths.

Twenty-two-year-old Summer is a force to be reckoned with. She’s funny, she’s stubborn, she’s clever, and she’s very opinionated on life as a millennial Muslim woman. The only problem is that she is dead. When her younger sister, Sara, finds Summer’s lifeless body on their bathroom floor, Summer can only watch as a devastated Sara calls the rest of her family to announce her death.

Willkommen auf der Arkturus Akademie - Der Schule für Feuermagier. Seit Saxony ihre Feuerfähigkeiten erhalten hat, sucht sie nach einem Weg die Flammen in ihrem Körper zu kontrollieren. Feuer ist widerspenstig und zerstörerisch. Wenn es nicht richtig genutzt wird, kann es gewaltigen Schaden anrichten. Darum reist Saxony nach England, um an Arkturus der Akademie für Feuermagier unterrichtet zu werden. Saxonys Feuer ist außergewöhnlich stark. Mit dem Unterricht hat sie keine Probleme. Ihre Probleme liegen in ihren persönlichen Beziehungen.

Truth and fiction meet in this collection of unnerving tales that merge Lovecraft with actual paranormal experiences, current events, and conspiracy.

School’s out for summer, and all Saxony wants is a few weeks at home to recuperate from the roller-coaster ride of her first year at Arcturus Academy. Apparently, that is too much to ask, as a promise she made to protect the innocent comes back to haunt her. Venetian crime boss Enzo Barberini has called in his chit. Saxony finds herself on a chase through (and beneath) the gritty ancient streets of Naples, hunting for not one but two men she hoped never to meet again. Her only back-up? A couple of fellow students.