This book is a collection of vignettes that describe experiences and encounters of an aging writer as he tries to make sense of what he sees. Like all writers and readers he wants to keep playing the game. The vignettes/stories are accompanied by several works of art. These creations are by three different artists who are friends of the writer and live in northwestern Massachusetts.
Over the years, Matt Shaw (Sick B*stards, the Octopus Trilogy and the twisted mind behind the controversial Hub Trilogy, which is only available directly through him) has written many supernatural horrors. Here, for the first time ever, he has collected them together for your enjoyment. This 700 page book contains over 200,000 words of supernatural horror, including:The Lost SonEvil Little ThingsThe CabinA Suburban HauntingHeaven's CallingImmortal Shadows
Maggie Cartwright never expected to find herself as a mercenary, never mind one facing an apocalyptic threat the world hasn't seen in living memory. A solitary auto mechanic and a smith by trade, she's more comfortable making blades than using them. Slaying monsters professionally is a difficult, hazardous job that's as likely to end with fangs in your throat as a solid paycheck, even for professionals working in a team.But in the land of the fae, fate doesn't care what she's comfortable with, and for Maggie, the danger of razor claws and ancient magic pales next to the danger posed by her own people's politics. Monsters can kill. Manipulation by the fae can do far more damage.Maggie's talents as a master smith make her valuable, and her former master's legacy makes her a target. With a city on the line and hellish monstrosities digging their way up from the deep, Maggie can't refuse the call to fight, and the battle cannot be won without allies. With the right friends, she could save hundreds of thousands of lives and get paid doing it. But if she can't learn who to trust, she won't be the only one who ends up dead....The following work contains depictions of verbal abuse, violence and mortal peril, death, mild gore, and peril to teenagers in a school setting. Reader discretion is advised.
A healthy heart can enter into healthy relationships. Recovery without healthy relationships does not last, and a person can or will return to the same self-destructive patterns if there are no adjustments made in the heart and in those relationships.
Unlock the potential within you with "EmpowerHER: Unleashing The Power of Hair and Health," a transformative journey that transcends the ordinary and delves into the extraordinary. In this groundbreaking 31 Day Reflective Journal, this thoughtfully crafted journal is your guide to a month-long exploration of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Shanae Starnes presents a riveting exploration of the profound connection between hair and overall well-being, offering a roadmap to empowerment unlike any other.Drawing on a fusion of holistic wisdom and modern insights, "EmpowerHER: Unleashing The Power of Hair and Health," delves into the uncharted territories of hair care, self-care, and self-discovery. With each page, you'll uncover the intricate interplay between your hair's health and your inner vitality, learning to embrace both as vital components of your journey toward empowerment.Through meticulous research and personal anecdotes, Starnes reveals the detrimental effects of harsh hair care practices on both our physical appearance and our self-esteem. Guiding you through the pitfalls of excessive heat styling, aggressive brushing, and tight hairstyles, she illuminates the path toward gentle care that nurtures your locks and nourishes your soul.But this book is more than just a guide to healthy hair; it's a manifesto for personal transformation. Starnes deftly weaves together the threads of inner and outer beauty, exploring how a vibrant mane can mirror a flourishing spirit. With practical tips, mindfulness exercises, and expert advice, EmpowerHER: Unleashing The Power of Hair and Health," empowers you to take charge of your hair's destiny, revitalizing your image and your self-confidence in the process.As you delve deeper into these pages, you'll find yourself on a journey of self-discovery that goes far beyond the surface. "Empower HER" encourages you to listen to your hair's unique needs, recognize the impact of self-care on your overall well-being, and embrace a holistic approach to beauty that radiates from the inside out.Are you ready to embark on a transformative voyage of empowerment? "EmpowerHER: Unleashing The Power of Hair and Health" invites you to take the first step toward a radiant existence where your hair, your health, and your confidence intertwine in a symphony of strength and grace. Join Shanae Starnes on this illuminating expedition, and discover the boundless power that awaits within you.
A young butterfly dreams of flying like all of its butterfly friends, birds and other things it sees in the sky but somehow can not. Can one of its friends help the young butterfly take flight? The story is told rhyme and colorful illustrations.
*Two great Saints appear, marry me, & assist me with Souls in Purgatory - lifting a huge number at one time! Sri KALESHWAR & SHIRDI SAI BABA!*I say Mass for Pope John Paul II & he already ascended with NO PURGATORY! I see him in Heaven enjoying Bliss in a Celestial Forest!¿ Dreams & experiences of Purgatory - Souls which Ascend into Heaven!¿ Spiritual matters-what is Holiness, What is spiritual perfection? The Gospel of Jesus according to Rasa, against'prosperity' preachers¿ Comments on the Holy Divine Stigmata¿ St. Martin Luther King, Jr. appears on his Feast Day to get a roomful of clients {in Purgatory} to ascend into Heaven.¿ How to build a Church in your home - Make Holy Water, Exorcism, say the Holy Mass¿ Litanies & Prayers to Jesus & Mary¿ Account of St. Mary of Agreda¿ "A Russian Legend" re Holy Mary¿ Prosperity Preachers teach the Gospel of Satan - speak of Costi Hinn, nephew of Benny Hinn & his conversion¿ Who & What is God? Discussion with William Bond & Pete Jackson¿ Lisa Lyon Ascends 12-1-23 with a 'deathbed word' for Rasa¿ Jesus & Mary appear with Rasa's Xmas Gifts - Jesus has Keys for ministry, Mary a new white Mantle for her embroidered with gold-thread roses of True Love!¿ James Brown Ascends 12-21-23 after 17 years in Purgatory!¿ Anthony Quinn Ascends!¿ Great Gurus Ozay Tulku Rinpoche & Ahiranta speak
This is the first part of the trilogy "HERBIA - NOW AND THEN" and continues the adventures of four people.The World of Herbia that began with "Stone Skippers" and continued with "Ranger Ruse", "Weaver Woe" and "Piper Ploy" returns now with the conclusion to the stories that began decades ago. The epic tale of "HERBIA - NOW AND THEN" reveals the artifacts of a past world uncovered by the clever people of the Guilds, and hints at the legacy hidden in the wastes of the North. This first part "HERBIA MAPS AND RUMORS" narrates how four friends uncover a mystery and then a hidden arsenal of the North Kingdom of Aquilo. It is the story of the Duchy of Now and Counties of Th'enn as they prepare for a war with Ivy they've expected for six years ('turns' in the narrative). More puzzles are discovered when a wider plan of the vanished North Kingdom is found in the arsenal. Where are the North Kings? Will the Empire of Ivy invade? Certainty turns to doubt as peril seeps into the land. Open the world of mystery and walk with the people of the Duchy and Counties as they discover the vanished past. Enter the World of Herbia.
In 1851, 30-year-old Douglas Nisbet, a native of Kirkcudbright, Scotland, returned to his native land for the first time since emigrating to America 11 years earlier. In this travel journal he recorded his four-month journey in great detail, including crossing the Atlantic on sailing and steam vessels, visiting his mother and siblings, and taking in numerous historic and natural sights across England and Scotland.
"Building Machine Learning Applications With Ruby" is your essential guide to integrating machine learning into your Ruby projects. From data preprocessing to model training and deployment, this book covers the entire machine learning workflow using Ruby libraries and frameworks. Explore practical examples and hands-on exercises that demonstrate how to leverage the power of machine learning to solve real-world problems. Whether you're a Ruby developer looking to expand your skill set or a data scientist exploring new tools, this book will help you harness the full potential of machine learning in your Ruby applications.
How To Build Reliable Ruby Architecture - Practical tips and tricks for building a reliable and scalable Ruby architecture.
Rayvin Woods, photographer and natural witch. She just wanted to start her life over again after a series of misadventures. She didn't count on rekindling a lost love when she came home to Talbot ... or battling a malevolent vampire and his coven for her life. Grant Michaels, police officer. He thought Rayvin was a murderer. He will do whatever it takes to protect the community he loves from danger ... but will he learn to trust his heart, and the word of a witch, before it's too late? Malcolm de Sade, cunning vampire, imprisoned underground for a year by Charlotte Fanning and Pike Mahonen. His accidental release unleashes his hunger and ambition on a small, sleepy town...
On January 26, 2020, a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter, N72EX, being operated by Island Express Helicopters Inc. as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 on-demand flight, crashed into terrain in Calabasas, California. The pilot and the eight passengers died. One of the passengers was retired basketball player Kobe Bryant.Safety issues include the pilot's preflight weather and flight risk planning, the flight's entry into instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot's inadequate adverse weather avoidance, the pilot's spatial disorientation, influences on the pilot's decision to continue the flight into adverse weather, Island Express' incomplete implementation of its safety management system (SMS), the benefits of a mandatory SMS, the benefits of flight simulation devices for pilot training in adverse weather avoidance, the benefits of a flight data monitoring program, and the value of crash-resistant flight recorder systems in preventing future accidents. As a result of the investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board makes two new safety recommendations each to the Federal Aviation Administration and Island Express.
Journey through the electric and tumultuous world of female combat sports in 'Glam & Slam: The Rise of Women's Wrestling'. Charting its rise from novelty acts in carnivals to main event spectacles on the global stage, this book dives deep into the struggles and triumphs of women who broke barriers, shattered expectations, and paved the way for future generations.From legends of yesteryears like Clara Mortenson and Alundra Blayze to today's trailblazing superstars like Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley, discover the stories, the feuds, and the revolutions that have defined women's wrestling.A must-read for fans and scholars alike, 'Glam & Slam' is a testament to the resilience, strength, and indomitable spirit of women in the squared circle.
Nineteen sixty-eight is a time of great change in Los Angeles with Civil Rights, the oral contraceptive pill and Rock and Roll. But more than anything, it is the Vietnam War that is blowing generations apart. A retired private detective with something on his mind gets suckered into a job that leaves him wishing he'd closed shop a decade before. Caught up in the shady world of secret programs designed to destabilise the Viet Cong, he finds his old-world detective skills are no match for a CIA-trained killer who seems determined to reap some sort of revenge. But revenge for what? And, behind the killings there seems to be another motive. But what is it, and who is perpetrating it? Nothing is what it seems. The case appears as meaningless as some would say the Vietnam War is as it threatens to blow up in the face of the US government. And at the same time, he is not immune from the inexorable ticking fuse on his own time-bomb.
A book of daily readings taken from a series of sermons by the author, exploring the hidden treasures of the Bible.
What's up with plain-face, shy Tarvey Parker from Virginia that has all of Philadelphia's fillies falling for him? That's the question being asked not only by jealous beaus and husbands, but Tarvey, too. Bewildered over his new popularity, his dilemma worsens when he meets the country's first movie mogul, Philadelphia's Siegmund Lubin, and soon finds himself before the cameras, upstaging every male photo-player, as he becomes the desire of every leading lady. Little does Tarvey realize that the purpose of his trip to Philadelphia is what has caused Love to be loosed on him. Until he discovers that, Love has a maddening free-for-all with poor Tarvey Parker.
JOURNEY HOME is the adventures of a young, Old West "Romeo & Juliet" who run away from their families in NW Arkansas in the late 1800's, heading west to make a life together since their families are "feuding," leaving them no choice, at least in their minds. What they don't know is that the young man's mother has asked a family friend, a "bounty hunter," to find them and bring them home. After a couple of months, he locates them in Tulia, Texas, close to the New Mexico border, where they have been forced to stop temporarily due to the winter conditions. The bounty hunter convinces them to return to Arkansas with him, with the promise that he will help them make peace with their families. The novel tells the story of their many "adventures" along the trail, events which bring the three travelers closer together as they struggle with the trials that they face along the way, and the creative way that the bounty hunter helps them solve their many problems and stand up to their families. This novel is a combination of laughter, tears, tragedy, surprises, and events which will warm your heart. It is written to be appropriate for adults and young adults as well.
Christology, the study of Christ. In a time where opinions seem to plague the church concerning the Scriptures, we need to know the truth. The Bible is a very powerful and educational tool when used correctly. There is so much to be known about the Scriptures, but this information cannot be known through the flesh and/or man's knowledge.In this installment of The Revelation of Jesus Christ Which God Gave to Apostle C. A. Cowart we will explore several facets of the book that has seemingly caused so much confusion. We will gain an understanding of who Christ is through a comprehensive study of several topics such as: the Messiah, The Mystery of the Son of Man, The Glory of God, and Where is the Body of Christ. These, among other topics, will collectively help us understand the fullness of the one attribute that makes the man, Christ Jesus, God; as explained by the Bible.It is our prayer that this series has served as a powerful Bible study curriculum. It is also our desire that this book will serve the same purpose. So, as you take your journey through this literary masterpiece, prepare your mind to encounter a wealth of Biblical knowledge.
During the events of Justice, Helen watched her family get butchered. Led by her vengeance, she begins her adventure that will bring her to the forefront in the battle of humanity. Will she be able to stop the destruction and unveil who is truly behind everything and what their motives are? However, has time already ran out on her?
Charlotte Herzele's new collection of poetry continues to show her zest for living. You can find the professor, the belly dancer, the Tarot reader, the loving partner, the proud mother, and the joyful grandmother on these pages. These poems reflect the author's rich and varied journey through life and are filled with keen observation, heartfelt grief, humor, and joy.
"You have cancer." Those are words no one wants to hear, especially not more than once. Twice in a Lifetime is a journey through cancer twice. Cancer is so much more than an illness. It is an opportunity to connect. From the devastating diagnosis to the poignant moments when life takes over and the human in all of us emerges. From support for anyone with cancer to understanding for those who love them, Twice in a Lifetime is a book to read, to digest, to experience more than once.
Short stories before midnight will always raise an eyebrow or two for some interesting bedtime stories for the young or the brave of heart ~ Cookies, warm milk and a nice blanket to snuggle with is all you will need ~ Be brave, now. You can now open the book and begin your adventure through imagination.
Marie Harris is a multiple award-winning poetess. Born in Kentucky, she has lived most of her life in Maryland. She lives there with her husband, Donald, of 59 years. She has two beautiful daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson. She published her first book of poetry, "A Gathering of Words", in 2022. She has been writing since the age of 10, albeit her work has matured since then. A lover of anything to do with words. She loves doing poetry challenges, as well as word or picture prompts. She also likes being challenged by the various forms of poetry. She always writes with the hope that her words will touch her reader.
FUTURE OF MANKIND, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MILLENNIUM, JESUS, CHRIST, LETTERS, WITNESS, JUDGEMENT, BEAST, LAMB, HEAVEN, SATAN.
Based on the real-life events of Kate Warne, the first female detective for the Pinkerton agency in 1856, this story follows Kate as she enters the agency and proves she is more than what other people see.While Kate struggles with her identity as a lesbian woman, anxiety, and fear, she courageously helps formerly enslaved women flee to freedom in Canada. The book also explores how many women in the 1800s lived life as a man, one of the only ways to escape the bondage of marriage and children.While not perfect, Jocelyn seeks to create an opening for dialog on issues of formerly enslaved peoples, abuse towards women, LBGTQIA+ issues, and obliterating old ways of being.The book holds no punches as it pushes the reader to abandon beliefs provided by others and to create a world of their own making.
"if i'm being honest" is a collection of poetry in which Kaylee Elizabeth reveals how to let go of your past and heal from your deepest traumas. It is a deep dive into the darkest places your mind can take you and the struggle of coming out on the other side. Separated into four sections: the hurting, the fighting, the loving, and the healing, this book takes you on a journey toward growth and finding inner strength.
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