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London has ground Daniel down. Grasping for an escape from the urban drudgery of his life, he is enticed by a free trip and the promise of ten thousand dollars, all for the simple delivery of a package for an acquaintance. Finding himself quickly ensnared in the murky netherworld of drug smuggling, Daniel’s life descends into a montage of casinos and grungy hotels, stuck in New Zealand when he wins and loses a fortune in one night. Grit and tenacity will be his only redemption in this illicit pressure-cooker of a world.

In a small town in New Zealand, lifelong friends, Rachel, Julia and Chicky, are celebrating the end of school, enjoying the liminal space of the summer holidays before their lives will be transformed by university, careers and adulthood. The arrival of Miranda, an exotically beautiful and charismatic woman, will have a profound effect on the ostensibly concrete bond between the girls, revealing long-ignored cracks in their friendships.

The Innovator’s Impact explores how today’s business leaders are using technology to drive growth, solve complex challenges, and future-proof their companies. Hosted by Darnell Perkins, founder of 81 West Cyber, each episode features real conversations with innovators who are transforming the way we think about leadership, strategy, and tech adoption. Whether you're scaling a company or navigating digital change, this podcast will inspire, inform, and challenge the way you lead.

Why this book and why now? We have lived through one of the most uncertain and challenging times of our lifetime. Has there been any year like the year 2020? What was once the year that was going to provide clarity for most of us, as business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers, turned into a series of pivots, hard choices, and adaptations. With that said, for many of us, we were able to overcome these uncertainties, obstacles, and challenges and turn to new ways of getting business done. We found new ways to be seen, stay heard and remain viable in what is turning into a very new ...

Ava Zajaczkowski is no stranger to tragedy. After being orphaned as a teenager, her marriage of ten years sadly disintegrated before her eyes. Her last remaining relative, her beloved Aunt Virginia, shockingly dies of a sudden heart attack leaving Ava devastated and alone. With Aunt Virginia’s death comes an opportunity, as her last remaining relative, Ava is gifted her aunt’s entire estate, a huge Victorian mansion in the center of Syracuse, New York. With the help of her Aunt Virginia’s best friend Amber and her daughter Fiona, Ava is given a built-in support system and a new job. ...

Against the backdrop of a chaotic world three young men seek answers. The voice from the spinneret and the teaching of their Imams fill their minds with Jihad (struggle). But not all Jihad finds its way onto the evening news. The Blue door is a spiritual journey winding its way through the streets of a Middle Eastern souk and trying to find its place in the world. Yusuf, Omar, and Bassar find themselves caught up in a world of excitement and confusion, and each follow a different path. “Three Jihads,” the Imam said, “Wage the war in your heart, let it shape your culture, and when ...

A boy named Blake learns how to leave his body in order to search for the spirit of his dead mother. One night when he comes home, he discovers that another being has taken over in his absence. For years now, he's watched this impostor live the life that should be his. Then his father remarries, and Blake seeks help from his stepsister, Cathy, who possesses unusual gifts of her own. Cathy can see things invisible to everybody else. A ghostly child. An abandoned house in the woods. And her new stepbrother's bizarre behavior. Discovering that a young boy's spirit can literally shake loose ...

"...hilarious, heartbreaking, and deeply relatable." - Becky Bain, Writer & EditorBrett Perkins tries to fit in but rarely succeeds. Living with his sister and single mother in 1970s Southern California, Brett continually finds himself in ridiculous situations of his own making. From nearly dyeing himself permanently green to getting himself shot in the head with an arrow, you'll either burst out laughing or turn red with second-hand embarrassment as this screwball navigates his elementary school years. Almost a Martian is a collection of stories for those who want to feel better about ...

This book is for you if you’ve ever questioned, searched, or longed for something deeper. Beyond the Vail: An Awakening is more than poetry—it’s an invitation to explore resilience, transformation, and the mysteries of existence. These words will challenge, inspire, and awaken something within you.

Welcome to PAUZ-Grab Life by the Ovaries: The Podcast — your go-to space for real talk, expert insight, and evidence-based guidance on navigating midlife with strength, clarity, and confidence. Hosted by Dr. Natalie Perkins, PhD in Public Health, health behavior change expert, and founder of PAUZ Health, this show brings together top experts in women’s health, hormone therapy, fitness, nutrition, mindset, sexual health, hormone therapy, and more—because thriving in your 40s, 50s, and beyond means more than managing symptoms. It’s about redefining what’s possible.Whether you’re ...

Discipleship is movement. Being a disciple is a progression on the way toward a fuller understanding of who Jesus is and what is involved in following him. Along the way that Jesus guided his disciples they encountered disappointment, suffering, death, and ultimately were led to new life.Everyone was unseeing as to who Jesus was and neither did they anticipate the form his kingdom would take. The questions that Jesus asked his disciples and the crowds to encourage their sight are just as relevant to our culture and circumstance as they were to the original audience. Blinded by our passion ...

Good Fruit Starts With Good Roots. Jesus taught it. Nature proves it. Good trees produce good fruit. Unfortunately, discipleship has turned into trying to produce good decisions, behaviors, and relationships without examining the health of the roots. Your identity – where you seek worth and significance – feeds the root of who you are. In the pursuit of trying to produce good fruit in your life, Jesus becomes just another person you need to make happy. This mindset leads to an exhausted and frustrated spirituality. Instead, discipleship should be developing awareness of who you already ...

Everyone wants to hear a word from God, especially in our distress. The Psalmist expresses his frustration with God’s silence in Psalm 22. This book develops my own encounter with God’s silence and how the psalm helped to shape my journey.

Seeking fulfillment is a quest the world pursues without success. Only the simplicity, reverence, and faith of a Christ centered life can bring the inner peace we long for. Centuries before the birth of Jesus, in the foothills of Jerusalem, a man longing for the blessing of God set to pen a prayer that would change his life forever

Trying to decide if you want to read or even spend your hard earned money on a book by a new author? Want to know if the story will be any good? Want to make sure the book was written by real human authors? Listen to Before It's Big. AI reviews and discusses new book by human authors before they are released. Note: We cannot control what AI says about a book. The reviews are based on the submitted story. WARNING: Spoilers may occur.

Empower your child with essential time management and organizational skills to thrive independently, even if you've tried and failed before! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your child's chaotic schedule and disorganized habits? Do you wish there was an easier way to teach your child the necessary skills to manage their time and tasks effectively? Do you want your child to develop independence while still feeling supported and understood by you? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone.

Viking's were brutal, that is what they were known for; marauders forged in the icy north. Yet, they weren't always looters and thieves. They honored the gods, home, the land, community and friends. Magnus, son of Vargr, wanted to see the world more than anything else, but his dream collided with the ruthless sword of Charlemagne's kingdom. The mythological god's of the north pitted themselves against the Christian God. Both vying for dominance over creation. Both playing themselves out in the lives of men. The heart struggles between battle and love. Magnus had to chose between Romance or ...

1984 is a classic novel whose relevance continues to confront us every day. Some people thought it was a book about the future of the past. The future is now. 1984 in the 21st Century offers listeners 25 different opinions and viewpoints on this seminal novel from right to left on the political spectrum, with pieces from teachers to journalists and writers, lawyers and politicians, and union activists. The essays range from academic treatises to personal reminiscences to political rants and screeds, and even fiction and theater.

Welcome to your (in)formal education! Brought to You by the Letter is hosted by long-time BFFs who want to learn more...about everything! Join co-hosts Kelsey and Carly as they teach each other about everything from A-Z. Follow along alphabetically or skip around—we don’t judge! Tune in every other Thursday to get more knowledge (without going to college).

As the workplace continues to evolve, understanding the latest employment rules and regulations becomes increasingly critical. Hosted by Perkins Coie’s Labor & Employment lawyers, Workplace Rules offers engaging discussions with in-house professionals, outside counsel, and leading experts on current labor and employment law topics, including regulatory changes and trends in litigation.