Modern Day

Here's the deal. You have tried various methods to understand how the world around you works in order to live a fair life with safety and happiness, but sometimes, you still feel insecure about making important decisions. You would like to gain more awareness and wisdom to make the right decision and make your life better and happier.

The Alliance is losing. Their most critical weapon, seventeen-year-old witch Nathan Brynn, has killed fifty-two people, and yet he's no closer to ending the tyrannical, abusive rule of the Council of Witches in England. Nor is Nathan any closer to his personal goal: getting revenge on Annalise, the girl he once loved, before she committed an unthinkable crime. There is an amulet, protected by the extremely powerful witch Ledger, which could be the tool Nathan needs to save himself and the Alliance. But the amulet is not so easily acquired.

AMERICA: Land of freedom, promise, opportunity. A place of hopes and dreams. A shining light in a dark and troubled world. An idea as much as it is a physical place. It is a land of plurality, where a Statue stands and welcomes everyone from all corners of the Earth, literally bringing and befriending the tired, the hungry, and burdened, all of whom yearn to be free. Countless souls have made the journey—that long, arduous trek—to a strange and foreign land, in hopes of making a better life for themselves and their progeny. And what a journey it is! For some, it is a more difficult than...

Felicity Hart has one goal: completing her masters in art. Falling in love isn't part of the plan. She reluctantly agrees to attend a Halloween party with her best friend. After sneaking away from the party and falling asleep in an unoccupied room, she wakes to the sexiest pair of eyes she's ever seen. Eyes that belong to the one man who could turn her well organized world upside down. When he flashes that wicked, panty-melting smile at her, the vow to not fall in love seems impossible.

On the journey to romantic success many inexperienced men make the mistake of incongruent body language, misread the signals that women give to them, and telegraph the wrong signals to women who would have otherwise liked them. They miss their chance and you are one of them. Through life experience I have overcome these missed opportunities and will teach you all that concisely. What you need to do is to understand women focus on your body language and master the art of flirtation, attraction, and seduction.

Delve into the captivating journey of one of society's oldest institutions with The Evolution of Prisons. This illuminating eBook provides a comprehensive exploration of how prisons have transformed from rudimentary structures of confinement to complex institutions of modern correctional facilities. The narrative begins in the ancient world, exploring early forms of punishment in civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Discover the philosophies that governed incarceration and the varied roles that prisons played in these nascent societies. Move through time to the medieval era, where ...

Book Description: "Modern Scams $ Scammers: Shielding Yourself: Navigating and Defending Against Modern Day Scams" In an era where deceit is just a click away, "Modern Scams $ Scammers Shielding Yourself: Navigating and Defending Against Modern Scams" emerges as an essential guide to safeguard your financial and personal security. This comprehensive book dives deep into the murky waters of scams, offering a clear and authoritative exploration of the various tactics used by scammers and providing actionable advice on how to protect yourself. Whether you're a senior trying to navigate the ...

Follow the Leader is a modern day parable for the modern day church filled with important lessons for todays Christian.

“Cathy Berra’s online dating stories are too good to be true – and that's the fun of this great, page-turning romp.” – Laurie Graff, author, You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs Online dating is daunting at any stage of life, and the escapades seem to never end! Join Catherine as she bravely navigates her way a through a search for modern-day love. Come along on a journey that will take you through stories of ridiculousness, confusion, bewilderment, and hilarity! Relish in Catherine’s initial optimistic attitude and venture alongside as she describes some of the most preposterous ...

Tucked away between the pages of Nehemiah and Job is the intriguing story of Esther, a young orphan girl who suddenly finds herself in a beauty contest to become the next queen of Persia. It has all of the ingredients of a delightful fairy tale, yet reveals important truths from God's Word. What would the story of Esther look like today? What relevant issues would Esther face in today's culture? How would God use her for a time such as this? Meet Estella, a modern-day Esther. Orphaned at a young age, she is taken in by a devoted uncle who raises her to love and trust the Lord. Her faith is ...

Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives us greater variety and innovation. Yet understanding our place in the global trade network is rarely simple. Trade has become an easy excuse for struggling economies, a scapegoat for our failures to adapt to a changing world, and - for many Americans on both the right and the left - nothing short of a four-letter word. But as Fred P. Hochberg reminds us, trade is easier to understand than we commonly think.

This isn't your average restaurant business book. Burns fearlessly dives headfirst into the brutal truth of what's been holding restaurants back from greatness. No more sugar-coating or industry double-speak–it's time for a savage wake-up call!

Modern day diseases such as cancer, diabetes, atopic dermatitis, hay fever, and the like have become more widespread in advanced countries where industry saw its development and where living standards improved. This audiobook demonstrates terrible oversights committed by scientists and governments that have inflicted modern day diseases upon the citizens of developed countries; these acts equate to the killing of their own people. This fact cannot be easily ignored.

Precariously positioned between China and India, Burma's population has suffered dictatorship, natural disaster, and the dark legacies of colonial rule. But when decades of military dictatorship finally ended and internationally beloved Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi emerged from long years of house arrest, hopes soared. As historian, former diplomat, and presidential advisor, Thant Myint-U saw the cracks forming. In this insider's diagnosis of a country at a breaking point, he dissects all of the elements that came together to challenge the incipient democracy.

From Ashes to Ever After She thought she had everything. He thought he had nothing. Together, they built something real. A Modern Sweet Fairytale Romance Wes Watson was born on the wrong side of everything—his name, his neighborhood, and his family’s reputation. Welding by day and dodging his family’s chaos by night, he’s one bad break away from losing it all. But one emergency call to a sprawling mansion on the night of a masquerade ball changes everything. Sera Sinclair has spent her life playing the perfect daughter to a powerful, ruthless billionaire. But behind the designer ...

An Wei - a stubborn, hardworking peasant who has lived by his values and stood up for his convictions­ - has succeeded against all odds in the authoritarian environment of China. Despite grinding poverty, hunger, reeducation campaigns, and attacks from jealous peers, An Wei continues to inspire with his daring achievements, such as launching a democratic congress in his own village. His compelling life provides a vivid backdrop for understanding the development of modern China from the unique perspective of an outspoken citizen.

Modern begins on a specific day—March 22, 1905—at a specific place: the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, where works of art we recognize as modern were first exhibited. Philip Hook illuminates how this new art came to be—and how truly shocking it was. We witness movement upon movement that burst forth in dizzying succession: Fauvism, Expressionism, Primitivism, Symbolism, Cubism, Futurism, and Abstract. His vivid accounts breathe new life into the work and times of nearly two hundred artists, and whose collective genius was understood and appreciated by few at the time.

If you're a lover of history and have a passion for preserving the past, then our new eBook, "Saving History," is the perfect read for you! With a comprehensive guide to historic preservation, this eBook covers everything from the early history of religious architecture to contemporary techniques in preserving historic structures. Take a deep dive into the niche focus of preserving religious buildings with case studies on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the seismic retrofit of St. Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. Learn about the impact of politics and religion on preservation, ...

Are you tired of swiping left and right on dating apps with little to show for it? Enter The Dating App Confessions - a collection of short stories featuring dating app users who have gone through some wild, scary, and unique experiences that will leave you laughing, crying, and cheering them on. Follow the journey of these diverse characters as they navigate the ups and downs of modern dating. From the shy introvert who finds love in the most unexpected way, to the bold and adventurous who take risks for love, each character has their own unique story to tell. And the best part? Each ...

First in a series. A mummy named Isis is taken to a hospital for a non-invasive imaging scan… so begins a mystery and a string of deaths. An ancient cycle unfolds in modern day London - and a search for eternal love. Can Jennefer, a young trainee museum curator and Jon, a police antiquities unit detective, stop the killings in time before a terrible culmination of events? (Formerly The Isis Mummy) "A gem" - Goodreads Followed by 'The OBELISK Prophecy', 'The Egyptian Crocodile Queen' and 'The Egyptian Murder Wrap Mystery'