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All Bob Hoon ever wanted was a good whisky, and some peace and quiet. But, when Hoon hears that his friend and MI5 agent, Miles Crabtree, has gone missing in the United States, he is dragged back into action once more. The hunt leads him to the Florida Everglades, and into conflict with the violent locals, the terrifying wildlife, and a Sheriff with a sinister agenda of his own.

Gigafish slain, nexus node activated, and a new realm discovered. Rhen is on cloud nine...until the paperwork comes in. Now he’s charged with preparing his dungeon to become a transport hub to the new realm, but the regulations are maddening. To help manage the insanity, Rhen hires a specialist to handle his contracts while he slays the boss monsters. But soon enough his hired help is creating new issues, uncovering secrets that Rhen thought were buried for good. Will his past ruin his future, or can Rhen keep his skeletons in the dungeon long enough to make a killing?

The Employee Experience helps organizations attract and retain top talent, and reveals the secrets for building a deeply engaged workforce. With insights into the dynamics of trust and mutual expectations, this book proves that before you can deliver a transcendent customer experience (CX), you must first build a superlative employee experience (EX). It's not about perks. It's not about creating a worker's utopia, and it doesn't mean that work must be easy; employees are responsible for managing expectations and meeting the organization's requirements

Prayer, or salah, in Islam is something amazing, and it's the way Muslims talk with Allah. Muslims make Salah every day, five times a day. It's a form of worship that was previously reserved only for prophets, yet during Muhammad's life, peace be upon him, Allah included any of the followers in this honorable and most distinguished group.

Dollitrice Grandmeir never thought her village would turn into a dungeon or that she’d battle a Kaiju overlord with the help of her giant tortoise. Now she’s got an all-new weirdness on her radar. The Twelve Days of Crisismas are coming, and without a special brew of eggnog, Taffy and the Ex-Mas Posse will transform into horrific Grumpus monsters, annihilating Dolli’s dungeon from the inside out.

For most sixteen year olds, life is all about friends, fun, and family. But for Matt Franco, it’s different. Because Matt and his family are undocumented immigrants—like many other Brazilian emigres in his town. And that means he can’t get a job, he can’t get a driver’s license, and as for college? Get real. But Matt is also carrying a burden much closer to his own heart. Matt is gay. And right now, he’s the only one who knows it. But that changes when handsome, kind-eyed, and charming transfer student James Alberte walks into class. Because James isn’t just some queer teen crush.

In Paralegal Career For Dummies, you'll find everything you need to know about how to begin an exciting new chapter in your professional journey. This hands-on guide walks you choosing what type of law firm you should work in, becoming certified, and networking with others in the field. It's also full of the legal concepts and procedures you need to understand to succeed in this area, including legal drafting, research, interviews, and more.

Why do we crave what we know we shouldn’t? Why does that first bite, secret glance, or forbidden thrill always taste the sweetest? Naughty by Nature: Why We Can’t Stop Chasing Pleasure peels back the sheets on human desire—exploring the science, psychology, and everyday mischief of what it means to chase a good time (even when it lands us in trouble). With wit as sharp as temptation itself, JD Arden dives into guilty pleasures, everyday highs, addictive lows, and all the delicious contradictions in between. From the joy of little taboos to the madness of losing control, this book asks...

Ever wonder why the moments that matter most only happen once? In You Only Live Once, JD Arden peels back the surface of our lives to examine the unrepeatable events that shape who we are: a first breath, a first word, a last goodbye. Each chapter is a sharp, honest look at the turning points that define us, written in Arden’s signature style—witty, direct, and deeply human. From awkward first kisses to final farewells, this book invites you to pause, remember, and find meaning in the one-off moments that echo long after they’ve passed. If you’ve ever felt the ache of nostalgia or ...

In this guide, Erika Buenaflor explores the animal mythologies, spirit journeying techniques, and shape-shifting practices of ancient shamanic traditions and modern-day curanderismo. She examines how indigenous Mesoamerican peoples used animals in their ceremonial healing and divination rites and explains the innate gifts and powers that different animals embody.

Although he's best known for his weird fiction writings, for much of his literary life, H.P. Lovecraft considered himself primarily a poet. Fungi from Yuggoth is his most well-known work of poetry; in it, he combines his taste for cosmic horror with his appreciation of the antiquarian and seasons it with his inimitable dry, dark wit.

What does it mean to be clever—really clever? I n Smarty Pants: What does it mean to be clever, JD Arden peels back the layers of “intelligence,” exposing its odd history, the social pressures it brings, and the real-life joys and heartaches of being labeled smart. You’ll meet geniuses who struggle, average folks with hidden brilliance, and a world still obsessed with scores and labels. This is not another book to make you feel inadequate or special—just a sharp, funny, and honest look at the messy truth of what it means to be clever. Whether you’ve felt out of place in a world ...

There are natural ways of curing erectile dysfunction. This basically means changing your diet, letting go off harmful habits, exercising, and utilizing the power of herbs and supplements. If you are wondering how to do it, this guide is just right for you. It will help you understand erectile dysfunction and overcome your erection issues with the help of diet, exercises, and herbal remedies.

Reader's Choice Award Winner. Throughout China's rapidly growing cities, a new wave of unregistered house churches is growing. They are developing rich theological perspectives that are both uniquely Chinese and rooted in the historical doctrines of the faith. To understand how they have endured despite government pressure and cultural marginalization, we must understand both their history and their theology. In this volume, key writings from the house church have been compiled, translated, and made accessible to English speakers.

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

When Blake Sunday, an actor well-known for his super-fluffy roles in made-for-television movies, comes to the small but bustling town of Hidden Springs, Missouri to film a Christmas movie, he knows immediately that it's where he wants to put down roots. His restless, energetic nature gets him sent on a coffee run where he steps inside Knick-Knack Patty-Cakes and meets its adorable owner. Declan Alexander is chubby and clumsy with wild, curly black hair that can only be tamed with a stocking cap, and has an unnatural obsession with made-for-TV Christmas movies…and Blake Sunday.

Since his arrival in Talohna, Kael Symes has experienced some of the worst that it has to offer. However, when he wakes from a frightening coma, he finds that Talohna’s magic may be permanently broken, and a dire new threat is situated on Solikyr’s doorstep....

This is the essential playbook for any Democrat serious about defeating Project 2025 and reclaiming American democracy. Drawing on lessons from recent setbacks, it exposes Project 2025’s sweeping plans to erode civil rights, dismantle government safeguards, and put power in the hands of the few. The book offers a focused, four-phase strategy: rebuild coalitions, center economic security, mobilize grassroots power, and deliver tangible results that voters can feel. It urges Democrats to balance equity with broad appeal, champion transparent governance, and reconnect with working-class and ...

Nicholas Wesley Gunn, a decorated police detective, epitomizes resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. After losing his parents in a tragic car accident at a young age, he found refuge and support from his father's brother. Joining the Navy and earning a spot among the elite SEAL team members, Nick's heroism became evident when he selflessly saved his unit from a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Despite the physical and emotional toll of war, he transitioned to a career in crime-solving but is still tormented by the demons of war, robbing him of sleep, stimulating anger, and ...

The LARGEST, most advanced group grimoire of Azazel, Semyaza, The Watchers, King Paimon & The Djinn Kings in history. You're about to learn a NEW ERA in demonology in this truly unprecedented group grimoire by 11 of the world's top demonologists: E.A. Koetting, Kurtis Joseph, Asenath Mason, S. Connolly, Edgar Kerval, Bill Duvendack, Frank White, J.S. Garrett, Orlee Stewart, J.D. Temple & W.J. Oliver. Enter the Azazelian Current to discover the REAL truth about Azazel and the Ancient Covenant between demons and humans for the FIRST time ever. • Embark on a magick journey with the Nine ...