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Seven Shadows by Geoffrey Schmitt Sin is more than wrongdoing—it’s a distortion of the soul’s deepest longings. In this honest and grace-filled guide, pastor and spiritual teacher Geoffrey Schmitt leads readers on a journey through the seven deadly sins—not to condemn, but to heal. Each chapter explores a different shadow: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. Drawing on Scripture, personal reflection, church tradition, and decades of pastoral experience, Schmitt invites readers to confront these ancient struggles with courage and compassion. Alongside every shadow, ...

In a time long ago, the world forgot the King. His songs fell silent. His light was hidden behind shadows. And His name—once lifted in joyful chorus—was now spoken only in sorrow, fear or anger. In the forgotten village of Evernight, where lanterns no longer shine and children no longer dream, two orphaned siblings—Elias and Eliana—cling to the faint memory of hope. But when a mysterious Guide appears at their darkest hour, they are called to walk a narrow path—one paved with wonder, danger, and ancient prophecy. As they journey through enchanted valleys and mist-shrouded lands, ...

A celebrity chef joins the cruise to promote his latest book—which means cooking classes, book signings and special dinners. And, if all goes well, a potential new job for Adrienne! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Unfortunately, all does not go well… When the cruise director’s friend turns up dead, Adrienne’s new job is on the line, and the glamorous cruise turns into a PR nightmare. Adrienne scrambles to uncover the truth with the help of her friends Samantha, Cece and First Officer Hot Stuff—er, First Officer Ethan Lee. But with a killer on the loose, it’s not...

Adrienne is disappointed when her friend from housekeeping, Cece Blake, announces she’ll be on vacation for their next voyage. But when Cece shows up to board as a passenger this time around, Adrienne can hardly believe it! This cruise, the popular charlatan – er, hotshot entrepreneur - Paul Parker, and his Spider’s Web of investors promise to make a millionaire out of one lucky contestant in their Claim Your Millions contest. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" The normally no-nonsense Cece falls hook, line, and sinker for the scam, and she’s out to win at any cost… ...

Rising human population has given birth to so many environmental problems, noise, vibration and light pollution to the environment is an ever increasing threat. Increased road traffic noise including vehicle horns and sirens, construction activities of massive building structures, road construction, city development, ultra sound of the radars, noisy air crafts and blasts during the war and mining activities have malefic influence on the other living things as well as humans. In humans noise level at 45 dB disturb the wellbeing, the hearing damage begins at 85 dB, causes pain by 120 dB and ...

George Washington Carver;born as a slave in the middle of the civil war;rose to become one of the most famous scientist in the early 20th Century. His peers were Henry Ford, Albert Einstein, Tesla, Westinghouse, Booker t. Washington and Thomas Edison. Bug Light is about Dr. Carver's "lost Notebooks" --that explained his 'organic light" theory that were confiscated by the U.S. government upon his death despite outrage from the Carver Foundation. The fierce battle over industrial light by Edison and Tesla(AC/DC) would had included Dr. Carver's 'organic light' theory if he could had gotten the...

One tea, one witch, and the darkness she never meant to summon. In the heart of the Moonlit Market, Elowen Nightshade's enchanted teas are more than potions—they're lifelines to her reputation, her future, and her survival. But when her newest creation, Moonlit Mist, tears at the veil between worlds and unleashes shadowy horrors, Elowen's dreams quickly turn into a nightmare. Faced with a demon's deadly ambitions, rival vendettas, and the weight of her family's cursed legacy, Elowen must use every ounce of her craft to protect the market's fragile balance and her own life. Spells are ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I LOVE THIS BOOK! This is the second one I have read. It paints such a lovely picture of the village they live in. Makes you want to live there. There’s always a mystery to be solved. Look forward to reading the next one." -- Tonda K.H. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. “We've got gypsies!” Old Grimsy, Marsden-Lacey's cantankerous town gossip, warns the patrons of The Traveller's Inn one golden autumn afternoon. Soon, the quaint Yorkshire village is playing host to a family of exotic ...

Have you ever wished to navigate through the complexity of quantum physics without getting lost? Do you feel frustrated when tackling advanced quantum mechanics? Are you searching for an accessible way to explore both fundamental and advanced concepts of quantum physics? Dive into the world of quantum physics without fear. Our book is your trusted guide, making even the most advanced concepts clear for a seamless journey into the quantum realm. In the “Quantum Physics for Beginners Bible [2 Books in 1],” you will discover: Quantum Physics for Beginners: Explore the origins, history, and...

This is a future tale of heroes, monsters, technology, gods, demons, and even a beautiful princess. Enter the Boarding School Between Dimensions, known simply as the Academy. Students here have the potential to become almost anything, great heroes, demon lords, and even gods. However, they all share one outstanding trait. The only way to get to the Academy is if you are an Outsider. A person with the ability to pass through the Gate, the barrier between dimensions.

Thought-provoking essays on the conflict between fundamentalist religion and science, and exposing the anti-science, extremist political agenda of the modern creationist industry. Based on the popular Rosa Rubicondior blog rosarubicondior.blogspot.com. (Beware of abusive imitations).

Do you Wonder about Extraterrestrials? We invite you to discover a civilization from another solar system who immigrated long ago to our planet, the Earth. Departing from their ravaged planet, Pleiades, they came here with a plan and a purpose. This book explains why they came, how they assimilated into our culture, and their purpose for being here. Fasten your seat belt for this eye-opening adventure! Spirit medium and international best-selling author Janie Jurkovich channeled these words, hesitantly at first and then with sheer amazement. Along the way, her heart opened to the ...

There’s never a dull day in Windy Ridge. When I’m not trying to play mama to a restless and spirited teenager, I’m out in the woods trying to round up monsters. And let’s not even bring up my love life—something that’s been nonexistent for years. That is until an old flame from high school decides to step back into my life. And my heart. The only thing is… Sheriff Dean Hawke (the above-mentioned old flame) seems to be hiding his own secrets. Whenever I try to bring up his past, he deflects or ignores the subject altogether. And that’s definitely one of those things that ...

In this lighthearted, romantic novella, you'll meet Susanna, a gorgeous, wealthy merchant's daughter in Victorian England, and Abby, her feisty, redheaded lady's maid. Abby dresses Susanna to meet Young Lord Spencer, an impoverished nobleman to whom Susanna's parents hope to marry her. When Spencer arrives, Susanna is walking in the garden. They meet Abby carrying feather bedding to air out by a far pasture on the country estate. Naughty Abby and randy Spencer take the opportunity to teach innocent Susanna a steamy lesson she'll always remember. By the end of the book, they know the three ...

What if you accidentally climbed through a portal into a different world? Elan’s world falls apart when his twin brother Uani is snatched from right in front of his eyes by winged creatures. Uani disappears into the uncharted subterranean passages of the planet Hathalia. Summoning all his courage, Elan joins the warriors to travel down into Hathalia’s depths to find Uani and ends up crawling up through a portal into Yellowstone National Park. Eleven and alone, Elan needs to find a way to survive on Earth as he starts the daunting task of finding his twin brother. Elan’s search for his...

A humorous, feel-good read! When newcomer and single mum Becca goes to a school PTA meeting, she is handed the task of looking after the village book swap – a dirty, smelly phone box full of unloved books. She’d much rather be finding a job, or some friends. Unfortunately, though, her daughter Ellie decides she loves the book swap, so Becca has no choice in the matter. Can Becca find her feet in the village and make the book swap something to be proud of? And who is the book swap’s mysterious benefactor?

Magic has no weight. It has no volume or substance. The most powerful of magic can be housed in something as light as a feather... and it is. One black and one white. The two magic feathers of Tobadzistsini and Nayenezgani, twin Navajo gods. The white feather holds the power to heal all wounds and black can vanquish all enemies. Together they are virtually unstoppable but for the Godhunter the real difficulty will be deciding whether to fight the Navajo gods or join them. It all comes down to the color of Vervain's convictions. Although the feathers are black and white, her choices have all...

Addi, Sam, and Cece are back—and this time, the Cygnus of the Seas is hosting a floating animation convention, complete with costumes, cartoon chaos… and a killer on board. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" When the author of a scandalous tell-all exposé ends up dead, Addi dives headfirst into the mystery—only to find that the killer might be hiding behind more than just a mascot head. Secrets from a decades-old cold case bubble to the surface, and Addi’s sleuthing stirs up more than just trouble. Someone’s desperate to keep the past buried—and they’ll stop at ...

"I felt hot tears streaming down my cheeks at his words. Spoken so carelessly, but with such shameless intent. He knew how I felt. How I had been feeling. How lost and alone and full of grief my days had been. Avery was not a friend. Not even a trusted acquaintance. But he understood what I was going through. Even if he didn't have a compassionate bone in his entire buffed body, he knew what I had suffered. I didn't have to justify my behaviour to him." Walking out on her life and hiding in the only place she can think of that the Iunctio - the vampire governing body - and in particular,...

Everyone has a story...and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...