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A stunning collection of the most significant short stories by some of the world's greatest writers. Each story packs a great tale into around 20 minutes of concise and evocative narrative. Perfect for the 20-minute commute, the jog around the block, or the bed-time wind down.

Zane's quest to win 10 million dollars and save his brother in MythRune Online is far from over. Following a clash with a fellow God Mode hacker, he and his companions find themselves on the road to the worldwide Tournament of Champions. Their destination is Mythgard, the in-game location of the tournament, a massive city surrounded by thousands of players with their sights set on the same goal.

With his glory days behind him and nothing but life as a loser to look forward to, Zane can’t wait for MythRune. A first-of-its-kind immersive fantasy game that promises to provide just the escape from reality a washed-up athlete like him needs. But when his younger brother learns he only has weeks left to live, Zane is forced to take his gaming to the next level if he’s going to afford to pay for his brother’s operation and ditch their sorry life forever.

Governing, but not governing most of the nearby galaxy, the Lemec are a powerful species that no one really understands, and this is just how the Lemec want it. Captain Takahashi is trying to understand, but the Lemec try to block his actions at every turn. How can he ever hope to save humanity, and do the Lemec even care if humanity is saved?

Theatre Royal. The very name summons up something of grandeur and eloquence. And it was. Hosted by Ralph Richardson, these big-name productions also included the creme de la creme of acting talents from John Gielgud, Robert Morley and Orson Welles to Trevor Howard, Michael Redgrave and Laurence Olivier. They were based on works by the world's leading authors, among them Charles Dickens, Henry James, Oscar Wilde and Anton Chekhov. These are but a few of whose company we shall be keeping as we raise the curtain on our first instalment of theatrical history.

A thick fog envelopes the streets of London and nefarious agents set about their evil plots and schemes. Murder most foul rears its ugly head and baffling mysteries confound the good men of Scotland Yard until they've no recourse by to call upon the greatest consulting detective of them all, Sherlock Holmes of 221B Baker Street.

Exception to the Rule links ancient wisdom with contemporary science on high performance, teamwork, and engagement. Building an organizational culture based on classical virtues - of trust, compassion, courage, justice, wisdom, temperance and hope - is both strategically smart and a better way to live. Exception to the Rule walks you through the steps of helping everyone in your organization focus on character defined by virtue. 

Seven strange stories of intriguing optical illusions. The Diamond Lens by Fitz James O'BrienThe Devil's Spectacles by Wilkie CollinsThe Secret of the Smoked Spectacles by William Le QueuxMy Black Mirror by Wilkie CollinsThe Man who was Blind by Edwin PughA Coincidence by A. J. AlanTitbottom’s Spectacles by George William Curtis.

Here is your map to guide you in this new life phase. You can use the powerful practices and insights - enhanced with online tools and exercises at AARP’s Life Reimagined.org website - to help you uncover your own special gifts, connect with people who can support you, and explore new directions.You’ll be inspired by meeting ordinary people who have reimagined their lives in extraordinary ways.

Popikone, Sexsymbol, Tierrechtsaktivistin, Schauspielerin, Sinnbild des Lebensgefühls der Neunzigerjahre – all diese Beschreibungen treffen zu. Allerdings werden sie dem Phänomen Pamela Anderson nicht gerecht. Die Frau, die von vielen allzu schnell als Baywatch-Nixe oder Playboy-Häschen abgetan wird, kann auf ein schillerndes Leben zwischen Glamour, Skandalen und dem Engagement für Minderheiten und Schutzlose zurückblicken.

R. J Alan, author of thrilling Christian fiction offers early drafts of his novels in podcast form. Join the adventure ... where the seen and unseen worlds collide!

Many have compared the “Roaring Twenties” from the last century, to the 2020s of the 21st century. The new freedoms of this era (similar to 100 years ago) have caused disruptions, mainly as the Internet ‘flattens’ our world and accelerates outcomes that can be felt around the globe. One certainty, no matter how the new economic, political, and social structures will evolve, is the appearance of bad actors that will continue to use cyber warfare and cyber insecurity to their benefit.

Do you love talking about unsolved mysteries and conspiracy theories while enjoying a pint of local beer? Do you also tend to have a different opinion than everyone else? Do you wish more people wanted to nerd out about conspiracies with you? Do you also freak people out with your knowledge of super creepy things?…no, just us…nevermind…Look no further, you have found your people. “What The Ale” is a podcast that explores some of the world’s most interesting mysteries and conspiracies while enjoying craft brews from all over. Co-hosts and mother-daughter duo Alana Rae and Mama J. ...

Over 50 ago, I was a Harvard-trained pediatrician drafted as a Navy Flight Surgeon, thrust into the Vietnam War and onto the front lines, stationed in Dong Ha, leading up to the massive Tet Offensive.

This book was borne out of urgency. We face the consequences of a raging pandemic, coupled with an unprecedented call to end racial injustice. COVID-19 has exposed longstanding structural inequities, while at the same time offering a rare “breakthrough” opportunity to dismantle inequitable systems that have harmed our most marginalized students for generations. Breakthrough Leadership is rooted in moral courage and calls us to act upon a new discovery, or epiphany about a fundamental truth that challenges previous beliefs.

History hinged on a call as the German high command waited for Hitler’s order to invade Czechoslovakia. That was the signal that would launch their revolt to bring down the Reich. Every detail of the coup was in place. Access roads to Berlin would be blocked. The city sealed. Communication centers taken. A commando squad―sixty hand-picked men―were ready to storm the Chancellery and seize Hitler. The only open question: to try Hitler as a traitor or execute him on the spot.

I am Dr. Alan J. Taylor, Ed.D., I received my doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in technology. Over the past 25 + years, I served a variety of roles. I started my career in the field of psychology. I received my BA in Psychology from Stockton College (now known as Stockton University). I then received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley College (now known as Lesley University). My career in the field was spent as a manager of an emergency shelter for adolescents, a therapist, and a case worker for adolescents and developmentally disabled ...

Reflection on Plumb is a systematic bible study aimed at going through the Bible and looking at what it actually says. It's a cover to cover endeavor. The goal of each episode is to bring a summary of the reading covered, and thoughts about why some of its points may be particularly important; things I feel God wants us to get out of it. Most episodes will be under 15 minutes. onplumb.substack.com

Finally, a book on American politics that every American can understand. Corruption exists and thrives on both sides of the aisle and continues regardless of who has the majority. C Is for Corruption provides a beautifully illustrated, bitingly humorous presentation of our country's broken political system and the inept leadership that ensures it stays that way. Liars, thieves, killers, and sexual predators (otherwise known as our normal government) are all included.

Discover the true joys of making new friends and join the fight against bullying with Big Nick and Little Al! Big Nick is tall, gruff and a right ole' meanie. Feared among everybody at school, Nick had quite the reputation. Word in the hallway was, Nick did not like to make friends and would fight anybody who dare approach him. That was until he met Little Al. Calm and composed at all times, Al was not taken aback by Nick's tall demeanor, which perturbed and surprised him to no extent. Nick liked towering over and intimidating small boys but Al was different.