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The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

Deliberate mischaracterization of political opponents and their policies has always been a part of politics; however, lying, dishonesty, and distortion of the facts remain morally wrong and have the potential to obstruct important political interests. For example, a false or misleading claim publicized about an election candidate may lead someone to lose an election that they might otherwise have won. So, does—and should—the law seek to provide protection from the risk of this happening?

Marcus Baxter may have survived one naval battle, but his troubles are far from over. Despite serving with the Russian navy aboard the Yaroslovich, he is arrested by the Tsarist secret police for conspiracy and sent west on the Trans-Siberian railway to St. Petersburg. Competing factions within the secret police disrupt his journey and he finds himself in Odessa. Odessa, though, is in the grip of revolutionary riots and Baxter finds himself trapped in the city as violence and anarchy spreads.

Jax Nolan bears the Mark of the Regressor and wields Regressors' Key. His mission, his duty: to change an already changed future. But something has gone wrong. Questions and missing comrades have brought him to the Dungeon of the Deepest Realm. Familiar paths tread towards uncertain destinations as Jax searches for the hidden path into the Underrealm and readies himself for the ascension promised by the great spirit, Amarath. He'll need it if he's to free his friends and take back the power that was promised.

Tracking the rogue storm is General Keller, a man warped from anguish over his own son's horrific fate, who will stop at nothing to discover what really happened. As a breakthrough AI analyzes the infection, a startling discovery is made, proof of our origins - and evolution - lie within the infected. As General Keller deploys all his resources to recover a sample - of storm debris, or anyone infected - Brad and Cora are thrust into his disturbed world and a deadly chase ensues.

Deep in the woods sits an unassuming house, one not noticed by those who pass it by, but inside exists those the world has forgotten: the Unnaturals, children born with magic from an ancient source, who also possess supernatural powers that make them dangerous to the outside world. Outcasts, misunderstood, they are taken in by Miss Crabtree, the loving headmistress of the school. Here, at the School for Unnaturals, they learn to control their gifts and learn the art of spellbinding under her care.

Picking up exactly where Playing Gods 1: Isolation left off, Playing Gods 2: Adaptation brings the zehuderan warriors Xriah and Vylis to the world of Gravios. A far cry from the last plane where the two battled, Gravios is an ocean world of cybernetically augmented humans and post-apocalyptic sea vessels. All land on Gravios has been completely submerged into the depths, the sea level elevated by the planet-swallowing marine creature known as the Grava.

In March 1950, Timothy Evans, aged 25, was hanged for the murder of his wife and child. Sixteen years, later the queen was to grant him a full pardon. So why did Timothy Evans confess to murder? Why was John Reginald Christie, his neighbour, not arrested until April Fool’s Day three years later? And what was the gruesome discovery behind the kitchen wall? The shocking truth of the sordid and tragic events that took place behind the doors of number 10 Rillington Place was to horrify the nation.

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In the fourth part, the business risk buster strikes at a building materials shop. An unfaithful wife and the following divorce almost brought a well-established company down. And the consequences could have been much worse. Contents: Be careful that your business doesn't ruin your family relationships. Keep in mind that business is often linked with a risk of criminal punishment. Every business can be insured, all you need to do is to find the right insurance company.

Every dog has its day. And for Lineker, a happy-go-lucky mongrel from Peckham, the day the world ends is his: finally a chance to prove to his owner just how loyal he can be. Reg, an agoraphobic writer with an obsession for 90s football, plans to wait out the impending doom in his second-floor flat, hiding himself away from the riots outside. But when an abandoned orphan shows up in the stairwell of their building, Reg and Lineker must brave the outside in order to save not only the child, but themselves....

Demons is a free adaptation of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, set in modern times. In Doctor Faustus a learned Doctor of Divinity sells his soul to the devil Mephistophilis for forbidden knowledge. In Demons, Dr Faustus has become Peter Proud, a professor of Christian values at Harvard Divinity School.

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.

Sometimes, life can be cruel and unpredictable, snatching away all you hold dear in an instant. You can't undo what's been done, and now an incorruptible AI keeps thwarting your attempts to find the truth. Will you be able to persuade it? This is the opportunity given by an RPG game that works like an international arbitration court—an impartial and error-free machine. For a top-ranked player who has already made millions in the game, this task sounds like child's play. But things aren't as simple as they seem, and this game is totally unlike any other!

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. From George Whitfield to Charles Spurgeon to R.C. Sproul, these men and women held firm to the authority of Scripture and the reality of Christ's death and resurrection in the face of rising liberalism in the Church.

When Michael plays roulette for the first time in his life, he starts foreseeing the winning numbers. Unbeknownst to him, his gift unleashes a murdering curse. Suddenly chased by a satanic sect, he uncovers his curse is linked to the game of roulette and the most evil of all entities in human history - the Devil. With the help of Amanda, a beautiful and mysterious demonologist, Michael tries to stop the curse and prevent the sect of fulfilling their ultimate goal: have the Devil rule over us.

In the hushed aftermath of a total eclipse, Laura witnesses a brutal attack. She and her boyfriend, Kit, call the police, and in that moment it is not only the victim's life that is changed forever. Fifteen years on, Laura and Kit live in fear. And while Laura knows she was right to speak out, the events that follow have taught her that you can never see the whole picture: something - and someone - is always in the dark....

Lady Tamsin Bell, daughter of a duke, has everything a lady could want. She has a fine house in London, exquisite ball gowns, and a generous dowry. But she doesn't have Captain Henry Talbot. When artifacts from her private collection start to go missing, Tamsin is on the hunt—and Henry has no choice but to go with her. Because he's always been aware of Tamsin. When he was fighting war at sea, she was all that he could think of. But now that he's back, he's not good enough for her. No matter how tempting she is.

Stylish, trend-setting, and bold, Vine Talk's host Stanley Tucci invites a panel of celebrity friends to join him for engaging conversation and blind taste-tests from different selections of world famous wineries each week. Regardless of personal expertise, all can enjoy the intriguing dialogue from each diverse panel.

What do George Whitefield, Elisabeth Elliot, and J. Gresham Machen have in common? They were all Evangelical Heroes. In the Evangelical Heroes series, Joel Beeke and Douglas Bond present thirty biographical sketches of faithful evangelical leaders from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries.