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During the 1950s, a seven-year-old boy from a church-going family in a Texas suburb has a night-time vision of Jesus. In the morning he tells his parents about it. They immediately call the minister, who visits that very day. Best keep it quiet, the grown-ups all agree. So Jim Strahan nurtured his experience, grew in his faith, and Christian character, but always wondered Why me? What was he supposed to do?
Jim didn't go to seminary or start a TV...
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One summer afternoon in northern England in 1946, when Ann Colley was a child, she met a man from Czechoslovakia named Dr. Novak. This encounter launched her lifelong fascination with Central and Eastern Europe, one that resulted in her spending two years, in 1995 and 2000, teaching at universities in Poland and Ukraine. In The Odyssey and Dr. Novak, Colley records personal experiences, interactions with colleagues, and descriptions of the landscape,...
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The story, which began in Odyssey Down Under, continues with Parts II & III taking readers along for another trip with Captain Mobley and his crew on The Endeavor to South Pacific Islands, Norfolk, New Zealand, and Tasmania.
So come "down under" while we sail to some of these islands and grasp their beauty, romance, and intrigue as we continue our journey. I will write some logs and facts about this trip and fantasize how they were and how in...
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After they depart, law enforcement is notified that Joe Schitt (villain in Book I) and another criminal have escaped from prison. They are hunting Barlow and Sarah to kill them in revenge for Joe Schitt's arrest and incarceration. (The fugitives have the rough itinerary of the honeymoon from the wedding announcement in the newspaper.)
A deputy from Quayle County is dispatched to try to find and warn Sarah and Barlow because they haven't been...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the heart of Spain, where ancient traditions meet modern ethical choices. "Discovering Vegan Spain" is not just a culinary exploration but a celebration of compassion, sustainability, and conscious living. From the bustling streets of Madrid to the tranquil landscapes of Andalusia, this book guides you through a tapestry of vegan-friendly experiences, from innovative plant-based dishes to eco-conscious travel...
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In post-colonial Morocco, among the fragile embers of a newly fledged nation, one shepherd boy from the mountains managed to obtain the unthinkable – an education. Now Europe, along with the opportunity to continue his path of learning, beckons Jusef bewitchingly from across the water.
So begins a colorful journey of intertwining possibilities and unforgettable encounters as Jusef forges his path in a land far removed from the cultures and traditions...
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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for Homer's The Odyssey, possibly the most famous epic poems in history.
As an epic poem of ancient Greece, it is the second oldest surviving work in Western literature. Moreover, this work has achieved a title as a Western classic. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Homer's classic work, helping students to thoroughly, explore the reasons...
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"Luminescent Eternity" unfolds in the mystical realm of Eldoria, a luminescent kingdom hidden within a forgotten forest. The narrative follows the captivating journey of Amelia, a skilled botanist who stumbles upon the secrets of Eldoria and becomes entwined in its magical allure. As Amelia discovers the luminescent beauty of Eldoria, she encounters its enigmatic ruler, King Alaric, and a forbidden love story begins to blossom.The tale weaves together...
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Embark on a transformative journey through the heart of India with "Explore Varanasi: A Spiritual and Cultural Odyssey." This comprehensive travel guide is your key to unlocking the mystique of Varanasi, an ancient city that blends spirituality and culture seamlessly. Immerse yourself in the sacred ghats along the Ganges, witness enchanting rituals, and discover the hidden gems of this spiritual haven. Navigate the narrow lanes of the old city, indulge...
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"The Paintbrush of Wonders: An Artistic Odyssey" Description: Sarah, a budding artist, discovers a mysterious paintbrush that brings her drawings to life. With her newfound ability, Sarah enters a magical world filled with talking animals and vibrant landscapes. However, an evil sorceress threatens to drain the colours from this enchanted realm. With the help of her animal friends, Sarah embarks on a courageous journey to defeat the sorceress and...
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A collection of twenty-five poems on faith and ocd. Intrusive thoughts come up with what seems like a million flashing warning lights like those coming up all at once on a car's faulty dashboard. None of them make sense but they all feel so real, so personal, yet so alien to the person's heart, nature and beliefs. suffering in silence, unable to talk as it feels like no one will understand, or worse, that they will judge harshly... anxiety levels...
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When looking for all the right words, sometimes it's best to use your own. This book is about the emotionally moving experience that brought two sisters closer together and a well-loved child into a world of love and support. Baby Lucas birth not only changed the lives of his parents, but completely and unexpectedly altered the life of a younger sibling, while she impatiently awaited his entry into the world. However, her patience was rewarded by...
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Impetuous provides an insight into our world getting flooded with illicit drugs by going back to the 1990s when a street dealer of drugs and fake emeralds had the idea how to improve the drug trade and avoid the detection of smuggled drugs and the confiscation of drug money. His idea is thoroughly misunderstood by Pablo Escobar who sets a trap that sends the protagonist to prison. Once busted out by the Second Generation of Colombian drug lords, the...
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Readers will follow Odysseus as he hides in the Trojan horse and retakes Troy, fights the Cyclops, or fights enslavement by the sorceress Circe. Author Karen Bornemann Spies details the heroic adventures in both the Iliad and the Odyssey, and includes informative interpretation and expert commentary, as well as a Question and Answer section.
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The Odyssey Down Under, which started in the first book, has blossomed into a continuing story.
Book one was the first story, then began the series! Book two became a double book in which James travels with Captain Mobley to many South Sea Islands, their beauty and beauty story. Book three now becomes a double book with a travel north in the Pacific to the Aleutian Islands and back with many ports of interest in between. In Return to Fiji, the...
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Paul C. Pasles is associate professor of mathematical sciences at Villanova University.
Few American lives have been as celebrated--or as closely scrutinized--as that of Benjamin Franklin. Yet until now Franklin's biographers have downplayed his interest in mathematics, at best portraying it as the idle musings of a brilliant and ever-restless mind. In Benjamin Franklin's Numbers, Paul Pasles reveals a side of the iconic statesman, scientist, and...
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Bob Mathias is a true 20th-century American hero. The youngest man ever to win the Olympic decathlon gold medal, and the only American ever to win it twice, Mathias was also a movie star, U.S. Marine, writer, four-term congressman, and architect of America's Olympic renaissance. In addition, he was recently named by both ESPN and the Associated Press as one of the century's 100 greatest athletes. In his autobiography, this American original offers...
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Our Human Odyssey: Becoming Female and Male focuses on critical aspects in the development and biology of our reproductive system. A wealth of information not readily available to the general reader is complemented with a rich assortment of historical perspectives and commentaries. It begins with the amazingly complex, seemingly miraculous processed that lead to the formation of eggs and sperm, follows the fetal development of the genital tissues,...
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Question: What do you do when the kitchen wall collapses into the vat of beans being cooked for a horde of hungry schoolboys?
Answer: You serve it up anyway! Why let a few lumps of clay and the odd metal screw spoil a decent meal?
When Bunmi Asaolu arrived at the grand gates of St. John/Mary's Unity Secondary School (SAJOMACO) as a first-year student, you'd be forgiven for assuming he was swapping life on the serene university campus he...
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In early 1966, Dr. Guy Clark received orders to go to Vietnam, and upon arrival that June was assigned to be a flight surgeon at Cam Ranh Bay Air Force Base, on the South China Sea. Thus began a year-long assignment that would find Clark flying more than ninety bombing missions over Vietnam in the Phantom F4-C, plunging deep into the Viet Cong-infested jungle with a gaggle of Republic of Korea Marines in search of the remains of two lost Phantom pilots,...
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