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Twenty years ago, badass military commander John “Viper” Mendez lost the love of his life. But fate brought them back together when he discovered she was still alive. Now they live a happily married life—and Kat’s pregnant. As Christmas approaches, they’re more in love than ever and looking forward to welcoming their new baby. But old secrets begin to resurface, and old enemies might be coming back to haunt them.

Become familiar with the gods and goddesses of ancient Viking mythology, the conquerors who set off on trips across the seas and oceans from the north. In this guide, the main legends, the heroes, the rituals, and their struggles are highlighted as the best-known myths from Scandinavian beliefs.

From the formidable naval power of Cantagena to the indomitable Exolas army, the eastern superpower of Adhania, the mercantile confederation of Sybarsis, the zealous followers of Iyizarid, and the ever-present barbarians of the Barren Forest, all factions covet something from one another. In this treacherous ocean of sharks, join the journey of a humble carp as it valiantly strives to surmount the obstacles, leaping through the dragon gate, and ultimately establishing a dynasty that surpasses them all...

In early Christianity, a diverse body of texts emerged alongside the canonical scriptures, many of which aimed to fill in gaps left by the New Testament narratives. Among these apocryphal works, the Gospel of Nicodemus, which includes the Acts of Pilate and the account of the Harrowing of Hell, stands out for its rich portrayal of the events surrounding Christ's trial, crucifixion, and descent into Hell. These texts, though non-canonical, offer a unique glimpse into early Christian beliefs and the theological debates that shaped the development of the faith.

Doom awaits…or so Mortimer Gravewhisper hopes. A tiny, brooding gnome obsessed with the inevitable, he sets out on a quest for ultimate despair—only to accidentally become a hero. With a sarcastic necromancer, an unstoppable cow, and a very confused prophecy, Mortimer’s journey proves that doom is frustratingly elusive… and hilarious.

For Maleigh, starting over at a new school after her family moves to Port Bell, Maine, presents more challenges than usual for the typical teenage girl. Deaf and reliant on sign language to communicate, she fears making friends will prove impossible. When she meets Gearden, an attractive but quiet rugby player, Maleigh experiences something at once exhilarating and frightening: She can hear his thoughts, and he can hear hers. As she attempts to cope with this strange phenomenon, Maleigh struggles to trust Gearden and her new friend Brianna, both of whom seem to harbor secrets.

I've had a crush on my best friend, Alex Mendoza, for years, and I was finally going to tell him how I felt. But instead, I got cold feet. And now he thinks I'm interested in his teammate—my ex. Of course, being the good friend he is, Alex has offered to make my ex jealous. What's wrong with a little play flirting? Well, for starters, I'm not playing.

Chronic inflammation can be a silent saboteur, robbing you of your energy, vitality, and zest for life. You might feel trapped in a cycle of pain, fatigue, and frustration, searching for answers that seem just out of reach. You may have tried various medications and treatments, but nothing seems to provide lasting relief. The fear of not finding a solution and having to live with inflammation forever can be overwhelming.

Did Christianity begin as a mystery cult led by a man named Jesus? Did the initiation ritual contain mysterious ceremonies that only Jesus could perform? Who was the young man in the Gospel of Mark wearing nothing more than a sheet? Why was he there? Was he about to undergo the rites and rituals of initiation into the Jesus cult, or was he simply there to be baptized into the faith? Are there other “Gospels of Mark” out there? What do they say about Jesus, his life, death, and resurrection?

I’ve officially screwed the pooch. Not literally, because that would be disgusting. But I did break one of the cardinal rules of bro code, which is equally appalling. You see, I fell for my best friend’s sister, after he explicitly forbid me to go near her.

After a serious accident leaves Calliope Rose Collins unable to continue with the career that has owned her soul for most of her life, she returns to Foxtail Lake, Hollister House, and great aunt Gracie, only to find, childhood friend, Officer Cass Wylander, knee-deep in a murder mystery involving a 12-year-old girl who died in the exact same manner as Callie's best friend Stacy had died 20 years prior.

Explore the universe in this bundled galactic adventure where the crew of the Gypsy Moth explore strange new worlds and fall in love along the way.

Synergistic Meditative Flows is a "next generation" New Hermetics practice designed to lead your consciousness toward enlightenment along three distinct pathways synergistically, as well as giving you a practical approach to systematically developing focus, bio-energetic power, and visualization prowess. Several variations and other new practices are also included.

In Samuel Johnson's famous quote, "When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully," we find a sobering observation about the power of impending death to focus one's thoughts. Thus is was for the mind and spirit of this soon-to-be martyr.

Maya Ray’s just been dumped. Noah Wynton’s just been dumped too. So while their exes bask in their new relationship, what do Maya Ray and Noah do? Hatch a plan, of course.

The demon prince is back. And he's not taking no for an answer. I thought I'd never see Leo again. I thought that I had to start over, to start a new life with fae like me. But now the demon prince has returned, and my life—and the lives of fae everywhere—will never be the same.

Witchcraft is known to its votaries as la vecchia religione, or the old religion, of which Diana is the Goddess, her daughter Aradia (or Herodias) the female Messiah, and that this little work sets forth how the latter was born, came down to earth, established witches and witchcraft, and then returned to heaven.

The similarities the Samaritan Pentateuch (SP) shares with the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS), as well as many similarities with the Septuagint (LXX), challenge the longstanding view that the Samaritan Pentateuch is a later, borrowed, and altered form of the Masoretic Text (MT). The historical devaluation of the Samaritan Pentateuch requires reevaluation, based upon the contextual cohesiveness of the Samaritan Pentateuch, agreement with the most ancient texts of the DSS and LXX, and the uninterrupted and non-dispersed oral transmission of the Ancient Israelite Samaritans.

The story of Joseph and Aseneth was written between 100 BCE and 100 CE, in a midrash style. This translation is rendered in a modern, easy to read format with history, background, and commentary. Joseph and Aseneth is an epic story of love, desire, sanctification, and forgiveness. It is also a story of religious intolerance, racism, sexism, subterfuge, betrayal, and hate.

In 1868, a French archaeologist and his team were excavating a cemetery in Egypt when they came upon a certain tomb from the eighth century. In the tomb was a monk, reclining peacefully with hands folded on his breast, clasping a small book which he believed to be sacred, holy, and inspired. This book contained the Gospel of Peter. A portion of The Gospel According to Peter had been restored to the Christian community after having been lost over a thousand years.