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Affairs and assassinations. Conflict and chaos. Power and plots. The tumultuous Tudor period is one of the most iconic and fascinating chapters in British history. In these ten atmospheric dramas, we get a glimpse into the inner workings of Tudor England – and rediscover the key characters we have grown to love and hate. Featuring world-renowned actors, these gripping, historically accurate tales are packed with excitement.

"A compelling vision of a possible future, filled with insightful commentary." — Kirkus Reviews In a world eerily parallel to our own, life is bisected by the Barrier—a monolithic edifice that symbolizes division and control. It segregates nations and dictates the very fate of those bold enough to cross. Journeys north are fraught with treacherous trials, yet they glimmer with the promise of a better life. Right Hand of the Resistance, a gripping dystopian tale by Paul Michael Peters, four lives intertwine in a world divided by an unyielding Barrier. A mother's love knows no bounds as ...

The role of supervision in the training of clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts has in recent years taken on increasing importance. Even though supervision has long been an essential part of the training of psychotherapists, remarkably little was written on the subject until ten years ago. This volume addresses the need for more open discussion of the various facets of supervision and the training of analytic candidates with chapters by leaders in the field on elaborating technique, elucidating transference and countertransference issues, proposing ...

Analyzing the movement's deep-seated origins in questions that the country has sought too long to ignore, some of the greatest economic minds and most incisive cultural commentators capture the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon in all its ragged glory. They give listeners an on-the-scene feel for the movement as it unfolds while exploring the heady growth of the protests, considering the lasting changes wrought, and recommending reform.

After starting two iconic music venues and surviving the dot-com bust, Michael Dorf offers gripping stories and hard-earned business lessons with a contrarian twist. As technology becomes more deeply woven into our lives, the key to success can be found in satisfying people’s yearning for live human interaction.

Fun, bright, and playful, power pop is a sometimes adored, sometimes maligned, often misunderstood genre of music. From its heyday in the '70s and '80s to its resurgence in the '90s and '00s, power pop has meant many things to many people. In Go All the Way, today's best and brightest writers go deep on what certain power pop bands and songs mean and have meant to them. Whether they love or hate it, Go All the Way is a dive into the Beatles-inspired pop rock of the last five decades.

Doctors don't "implement medicine," they practice medicine. Lawyers don't "implement cases," they practice law. Shouldn't Lean facilitators, consultants, managers, and the like, also "practice Lean?" When most of us start with Lean, the practices and principles are new. We might struggle to make change happen. I know I did. Our initial clumsy efforts hopefully turn into proficiency and mastery over time. We shift from "doing Lean" to "being Lean" and teaching others how to be Lean.

Take a trip through the imaginations of 18 visionary writers as they explore the future of trucking in this new science fiction anthology! There's something for every genre fiction fan in this follow-up to the hit 18 Wheels of Horror: A Trailer Full of Trucking Terrors. The highways of the universe will never be the same!

How to make sense of the astonishing upheaval of Spring 2020 and following? Normal life – in which expected rights and freedoms were taken for granted – came to be replaced by a new society as managed by a medical/ruling elite that promised but failed to deliver virus mitigation, all in the name of public health. Meanwhile, we’ve lost so much of what we once had: travel freedoms, privacy, a democratic presumption of equality, commercial freedoms, and even the access to information portals. Something has gone very wrong. To make sense of it all, the Brownstone Institute is pleased to ...

Outside the church, the myth of an age-old conflict between science and Christianity is nearly ubiquitous in popular culture and can poison the well before a fruitful dialogue can begin. Within the church, opposing viewpoints on the relation between Christianity and science often lead to division and rancor. Three Views on Christianity and Science addresses both types of conflict. Featuring leading evangelical representatives, it presents three primary options for the compatibility of Christianity and science.

Across the galax-seas, a clockmaker’s quest and a pirate’s cunning are all that stand between chaos and order. Time isn’t just running out—it’s falling apart. In the mechanical marvel of Gearturn, young clockmaker Millicent Gearwright has always found comfort in the precision of her creations, like her robot companion Quark. But when days begin bleeding into nights, seasons clash in impossible ways, and historical events replay in chaos, she realizes the universe's chronological gears have come undone. Armed with nothing but her wit and a mysterious pocket orrery, Millicent must ...

This volume includes articles about three topics: The Trinity, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. It explores what the Bible teaches about the Trinity and the Spirit, and about itself. We also include an overview of Trinitarian theology, which includes the good news about God’s desire for eternal relationship with the human beings he has created. The articles were written over a span of some 20 years, but have all been recently edited for publication as e-books and as this printed volume and its companion Kindle version. Articles about Jesus Christ are in volume 2.

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." ― Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Discover the resilience of the human spirit in 'Broken Objects' by Paul Michael Peters, a captivating historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of Civil War-era America. Follow the journey of Linnea Karlsson, a young immigrant from Sweden thrust into the harsh realities of 19th-century Detroit. From her humble beginnings on a farm to grueling work in a textile mill, Linnea faces unimaginable hardships, yet emerges as a symbol of strength and determination. Paul ...

Daniel Goleman nos invita, con la colaboración de Paul Kaufman y Michael Ray, a comprender el proceso creativo, librarnos de los pensamientos que nos bloquean y desatar nuestra imaginación. El espíritu creativo encierra un mensaje fundamental: todos podemos ser creativos. Esto se aplica a los niños, los adultos, las empresas y las comunidades. ¿Cómo podemos liberar nuestro espíritu creativo y emplearlo para mejorar nuestra calidad de vida?

Tim Lieder's anthology is an entertaining trip into the Outer Limits of the Twilight Zone. It is a place where a War Against Clowns is violently waged, a magician is taught magic by a scottish crab, a pretty lycanthrope unleashes her wild side in a London club, and a not so imaginary friend helps a shy young man get the girl. Sadly there are no cannibal teddy bears to be found in any of the stories. Maybe in the next anthology. --- Chadwick Saxelid

Sean Whittlesea was there when his wife was murdered. He saw the light leave her eyes. He held her dead body in his arms. He knows he wept, but he cannot recollect a single other detail. Tormented by the tragedy, Sean relives the horror over and over again. As he struggles to recall what really happened, his imagination serves up an endless chain of scenarios. The truth, however, remains hidden in the vault of his memory, and the key is nowhere to be found.

The Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast is aimed at Multifamily Real Estate Investors both new and seasoned. Hosts Michael Becker and Paul Peebles deliver no-hype education from an experienced commercial banker’s perspective. You will gain valuable insights from in-depth interviews with real life investors who are actively acquiring and operating apartment complexes in today’s environment. You will discover how they are identifying, financing and operating multifamily properties, as well as helpful advice on how to get started and avoid common mistakes. Be sure to subscribe today, as...

Here are tales of adventurers, gifted and determined, who enriched our lives as they lived theirs with spirit and grit: Francis Scott Key, who turned glorious patriot as he saw Fort McHenry's defenders bombed but not bowed; Amelia Earhart, who became a famous pilot before she could fly, slaves William and Ellen Craft, who ran a thousand miles for freedom using audacity and ingenious disguise, and many more. Discover the true stories about the people you only thought you knew.

Dive into the enigmatic allure of "Mist and Moonbeams: Stories from the Great Lakes Edge," a captivating collection of five short stories that traverse the heart and soul of the Great Lakes region. Each tale is a testament to the power of human emotion, the depth of the human heart, and the indomitable spirit of adventure that lies within us all. Love in Her Two-Hearted Embark on a journey of self-discovery with Sonny, a widow who navigates the untamed wilderness of the Big Two-Hearted River. In her solitude, she confronts the rapids of grief and the wilderness of her own heart, seeking a ...

There is no political representation without performance. When politicians, protesters, and even celebrities appear in public, they make or constitute political representation by performing it, shaping how we view roles and institutions and imagine society.