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An ancient tree, used and loved by all the animals. Until, one day, a fire breathing dragon arrives with other ideas! Can Luna the Owl convince the dragon to share or will she have to resort to a drastic plan.Inspired by the real Allerton Oak in Calderstones Park, Liverpool this story captures the imagination of readers and takes them on an adventure. Who will be the victor - Luna or the dragon?

The Second Coming Rapture: Are We Talking About One Or Two Events?The concept of the rapture need not be met with dread; instead, it brings great news, as it signifies Jesus' ultimate redemption for His followers. This exploration delves into pressing questions: What will the final days entail? What unfolds when Jesus returns? What precisely is the rapture, and how should one prepare for it? This book challenges the notion of a pre-tribulation rapture as a non-scriptural approach when contemplating the end times. It emphasizes that pre-tribulation teaching diverges from the Bible's assertion that the Church will endure future tribulations.>As our world faces increasing lawlessness and darkness, believers must proclaim the truth more resoundingly than ever. In this book, readers will uncover solid scriptural reasoning to share and articulate why the Church will witness the Antichrist's appearance before the rapture. Jesus reminds us that enduring tribulation, as He foretold, leads us to salvation. The question looms: Are you prepared to confront the trials predicted by Jesus and subsequently meet Him, or do you anticipate a secret rapture, which God's Word never mentions? This book provides insights into God's Word regarding the rapture and the impending days.

The Little Muslim book of Ramadan explains the fundamental concepts around this month in a style that is easily grasped by youngsters, making it an indispensable fact book for your child's Islamic library and a valuable reference book in classrooms and schools' libraries! Beautifully illustrated and designed, and with information about the 'Eid occasion as well, this book serves as a memorable gift and an opportunity to bond with the child on joyful occasions.

Trouble can be fun and fun can be a great way to recover from burnout.Nirin is a lot of things-a human, who shapeshifts into a werewolf, who works as a mercenary-so she strives for a simple life. Complete the mission. Get paid. Survive. Avoid complications.But when an old friend calls in a favor and hires her to protect a brilliant intergalactic idol, she finds herself sharing guard duty with the rakish station engineer she swore she'd never get tangled up with again. She's tempted beyond reason by each of them, and they're quickly overriding any reasons not to choose the both of them.Add in the discovery of a dead body in a place where all three of them are potential suspects, and this job is beyond complicated.

A missing family heirloom - and one of the family stole it. In the spring of 1812, Piers Withan is dragged from his beloved Oxford to be the new Viscount Petteril. Burdened by responsibilities he doesn't want and the remnants of a family who don't want him, he is saved from an irredeemable mistake by Ape, the small thief burgling his house. When the family heirloom known as the Petteril Necklace is found to be missing, Piers seeks out his burglar to get it back. However, their search leads them to Piers's own family - entitled, resentful and largely indebted. Only, which one of them is the thief? As he uncovers the truth, Piers begins to find his feet and his old joy in life, not least in his burgeoning friendship with Ape, whose past is a mystery of its own.

This book is a demonstration of how the interpretive phenomenology and hermeneutics of Hans Georg Gadamer can be applied to the study and practice of business pedagogy.

Organizational decision-making and ethics have often been treated as different topics. This separation impacts both the ethical quality of decisions and the quality of ethical decisions. Decision analysis provides a wealth of tools that can help decision-makers achieve clarity of action and can capture uncertainty and preferences in decisions with ethical implications. Further, decision analysis provides many insights into decision traps that are relevant to decisions with (and without) ethical implications. Decision analysis also highlights situations where individuals become reluctant to change a course of action because of the sunk cost bias, even if a change is appropriate and even if it has ethical implications. Despite these (and many other) well-known human biases in decision-making, decision analysis has not been fully integrated into the teachings of ethics. On an organizational level, teaching ethics without a focus on decision analysis can render the teachings irrelevant to organizational decisions and can steer the focus towards deterministic reasoning that overlooks uncertainty and ignores a wealth of knowledge on traps, biases, and normative methods for making decisions.This book is written for anybody interested in learning about and researching ethical decision-making. It can be used in classroom discussions that combine ethics and organizational decision-making. It is also particularly relevant for MBA and Executive MBA programs.

The purpose of this book is to offer those who identify with America's democratic political left (broadly defined to include Democrats, Democratic Socialists, Greens, Libertarians, and even liberal Republicans) a guide to understanding how rigorous analysis can be applied in order to identify public policies that are both consistent with their values, and likely to actually work. The book argues the importance of reference to basic scientific principles (in particular, social science and economic principles) and factual evidence for people who identify with the political left, rather than them assuming automatic positions on issues. Foundational scientific principles such as general equilibrium, Keynesian economics, asymmetric information, the use of proxy variables, and causal inference, are discussed and explained.The book consists of 12 chapters. Following two foundational chapters, the book addresses areas including monetary policy, income redistribution, healthcare, social security, education, immigration, climate change, the proper roles of the public and private sectors of the economy, and race relations.Written in accessible, engaging and non-technical language, Public Policy for Progressives will be of interest to scholars and students of economics, philosophy, political science, and public policy, as well as policy makers themselves.

My puppy is called MagicShe's very very smartShe loves to chase her ball and stickBut that is just the startI'm sure you won't believe meBut to everyone's delightShe's now become a super pupBecause she's learned to writeJoin Magic the Puppy in a fun rhyme as she learns to write. Trace the rhyme and all the alphabet's letters on the additional pages.

A road trip with a witch and a ghost hunter was never going to go smoothly Basil wants a pleasant holiday, exploring the upper North Island with his boyfriend, and he has the schedule to ensure it happens just so. Sebastian is thrilled to be back on the road, searching for adventure and new mysteries to film at every stop. He just has to get Basil to stop worrying, then everything will be golden. Unfortunately for both of them, when magic is involved nothing goes according to plan. Basil and Sebastian's luck gets worse the farther they get from home. Finally a sinister enemy pulls them right off their path. It will take all of Basil's power, and all of Sebastian's ingenuity to come out on top and find a nice quiet spot to catch up on reading. --- Rituals and Roadtrips is a novella-length story featuring ghosts, witches and a sweet gay romance. Best read in order, with Overdues and Occultism coming first. This book is a bit longer than the preceding two. Contents include road tripping, New Zealand countryside, caves, curses, an involuntary transformation and some excellent food.

Polyester is a problematic mutt for her master. She gets into the trash, barks, and tugs on walks, but her master still loves her. This beautifully illustrated children's book tells of the unconditional love between a dog and her master. AUTHOR'S NOTE: The inspiration for this book came after a long day when I arrived home to find my entire kitchen floor covered in garbage. A guilty Polyester greeted me. Her remorseful eyes and contrite ears made my anger dissolve. I wondered why I loved this troublesome dog so very much. It struck me that God loves me even though I am even naughtier and more culpable than a dog getting into the trash. When I was eight years old, my Sunday School teacher told me that God loved me. Showing me a picture of Jesus knocking at a door in a garden, she explained that Jesus was knocking on the door of my heart. She told me that Jesus was too polite to force His way in, but if I wanted to, I could invite Him in. I prayed and asked Him to come in. Even though I was and am not worthy of His extravagant love, He loves me. Even when I neglect Him and disobey Him, His love for me never fails. My love for Polyester, even though it is an imperfect example, reminds me of God's love for me.

"A Joyous Transformation marks the end of Anaèis Nin's 35,000-page diary, the publication of which began in 1966 with the heavily edited Diary of Anaèis Nin. It chronicles Nin's final years, which were spent in the glow of newfound fame and at battle with the disease that would end her life, one of the most highly-documented and fascinating in modern literature. Included are revelations that were excised from the final volume of The Diary of Anaèis Nin, which covers the same period: Nin's relationships with husband Hugh (Hugo) Guiler and lover Rupert Pole, including Pole's infidelity; the toll her popularity and grueling lecture schedule placed on her; and details of how she coped with and railed against cancer, which destroyed her body at a time when she could have been continuing her work and enjoying its rewards. The diary ends with an astounding correspondence between Guiler and Pole, both of whom, contrary to popular belief, were well aware of each other before Nin's death in 1977. Following in the tradition of Henry and June (1986), Incest (1992), Fire (1995), Nearer the Moon (1996), Mirages (2013), Trapeze (2017), and The Diary of Others (2021), A Joyous Transition tells stories that were left out of The Diary of Anaèis Nin. The publication of the unexpurgated diaries was one of Nin's final wishes and one of Rupert Pole's unfulfilled goals. At long last, the series is complete"--

How You Act MattersMany churches struggle with the impact of the dramatic and sweeping changes that mark ourtime. People identify as nones (no religious affiliation) or dones (formerly churched but nowdechurched). So how do we reach people and disciple believers in this cultural shift? How doesthe church have a positive impact for Christ in a broken world? The answer is found in history!Go back to what the early church did: show kindness to a broken world-the GreatCommandment. Go back to the church's mission: share the good news of Jesus Christ-the GreatCommission.Filled with practical applications and stories of real impact, Sharing Jesus, Showing Kindness willencourage and equip you and others to get out of the church building and into the community.You'll be inspired to make an impact with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Junipo's School Adventures First Day Jitters Join Junipo for his first adventure.The first day at a new school always conjures up a mixture of feelings, right in the pit of your tummy.Find out how Junipo got on, on his first day at a new school, and the surprise he encountered.Could this lead to more adventures? This book is perfect for advanced 6 year olds and lower key stage 2 children who want to enjoy a picture book that still challenges their reading skills.It's a great book for parents of younger children to sit and read together.>With twenty six years in teaching and from her own experiences, Katerina knows first hand what it's like to feel nervous when first starting school or starting a new school. This book will help children realise that they are not alone. The feelings in the pit of their stomach are feelings that a lot of children experience when facing the unknown. What will the school be like? Will I like my teacher? Will I make friends? All very important questions going round and round in a child's head. Sitting down and reading about Junipo, who is also facing the same first day emotions might help ease the queasy, unsettling feeling of starting school or going to a new school. With a little magic attached, of course.

This book series aims to teach initial letter sounds, with a focus on the most commonly presented form of English letters: lowercase. For optimal results, it's recommended to introduce the series gradually, presenting one to three books to the child within a week and rotating different letter books each week. You can start introducing these books as early as 18 to 24 months.When reading to a child, it's crucial to emphasize the letter sounds and ensure each sound is isolated, enhancing your child's readiness for blending sounds. Once your child begins to construct sentences, you can motivate them to read the material aloud, either to you or others, to the best of their ability. Avoid correcting the child unless they seek guidance. After they read the book, if the child struggles to rectify their errors, they will soon grasp the correct way!

Part revelation and part inspiration, The Gospel of One: The Metaphysics of Revolution is an exploration of the high ideas of Yeshua ("Jesus") from a metaphysical perspective, and how those ideas might be implemented to help facilitate the evolution of consciousness currently occurring on the planet.

Kelsey is learning to deal with the separation of her parents. Everyday is not peachy for her with Dad being away. With the help of her family, however, she is learning to cope.

Our friends the Moodys are back and better than ever. They learn that though we go through things; the most important thing we can learn is that we will be okay. The emotions we experience are a part of growing up. Follow our friend through her days and some emotional ups and downs. When she has a hard time, her Moody's are always there to help her figure out where she needs help. Partnered with a Moody's Monsters emotional chart for emotional recognition and some affirmations to build self-esteem!

Her loyalties torn, Meera finds herself caught in the middle-the middle of the end.Meera has freed herself from her dungeon cell, but she has not quite freed herself from her grief and guilt. Desperate for atonement, she leads Kennick, Shael, and Linus to Harringbay to seek forgiveness from the duke's family for her part in his death.The duke's daughter, Emmaline, is sick-plagued by a lifetime illness that she fears will kill her. Emmaline requests Meera's assistance in reaching her ancestral land for a cure, and together, they will embark on a journey-one that will prove fruitful in unexpected ways.At the same time, a battle is brewing between Aegorn and Terratelle-one final battle to end the long-waging war between the two nations. Meera will have to decide whether or not she will fight ... But whatever she decides, her extraordinary abilities won't help her prevent the death of someone she loves.

Meera is ready to fight. She's ready to stand up for humans everywhere and end the war. But a single moment could turn all of her plans to ash ...After fleeing an attack by the Queen's Council, Meera's safety and-more importantly-her relationship with Kennick are both up in the air. Kennick goes back to treating her like the night of the ball never happened, forcing Meera to decide what she wants and whether she's brave enough to ask for it.Meanwhile, the knell queen reveals herself as an ally-maybe even a friend. But Meera is still far from safe: she will have to battle a fearsome opponent in single combat, attend a potentially deadly dinner party, and face a hard truth if she is going to accomplish her goals.In an effort to negotiate for peace, Meera will travel with the queen and find herself back in her homeland. There, she will be confronted by people and places from her past-and an instant of fire and loss may just make her give up the fight.

In this gripping sequel to Iron-Bound Flames, Meera faces an obstacle even more powerful than an iron-fisted king: love.She did it-she freed Shael and his raek and landed herself alone in a strange land in the process. Now, Shael offers to take her, and Meera is thrust into a society in which humans are detested and magic is commonplace.Finding her new home-and host-more seductive than she could have ever anticipated, Meera envisions a future for herself among the raek riders. However, after a devastating rejection she realizes she has been distracted-she has forgotten what really matters to her and forsaken her only family: her father.Determined to rescue her father from his brutal forced service to the king, Meera strikes out on her own. But she soon learns that things-and forests-are not always as they appear and that only a warrior at heart can weather the harshest of storms. Meera may or may not find her father, but what-or who-she does find is sure to change her ... forever.

Meera has it all figured out: she's a raek rider, she's going to end the war, and the man she loves might even love her back. She has everything under control ... until she bursts into flames.After Meera emerges from her magic-induced coma with a powerful knell body, she soon discovers that the wild raek has given her more than she'd bargained for: the horrifying ability to conjure raek fire. Unable to control her magic and afraid she will burn down everything she has built for herself, Meera leaves the Riders' Holt.With the help of an unexpected-and long-dead-teacher, she will train to prove to herself and her friends that she is worthy of being the next raek rider. But what kind of a rider can't control her own raek?Meera's return to the riders is met with mixed emotions, complicated further when Shael's friend Kennick challenges her to a fight ... and wants to buy her new boots. But the acceptance Meera really needs is from the Queen's Council-without it, she could lose the home she has finally found for herself or even her life.

The Army Game: Monster Edition is a two-player drawing game for kids versus grown-ups! Jam-packed with twenty battles featuring some of the coolest, scariest & funkiest monsters ever known to humankind, this game book is the perfect way to bond with the monster lover in your life!

Boost your positivity with the "Daily Positive Affirmations Handwriting Practice Write and Draw" workbook for kids! Write uplifting words, make your handwriting awesome, and feel super confident every day. Let's get writing and growing!

Heelda the Cat enjoys Fall Fun Day It's Fall, ya'll! Heelda the Cat and friends invite you to join them for the celebration,"Fall Fun Day". Go on an exciting journey with the friends as they discover the many activities friends and family can enjoy while celebrating Fall.The story will address Fall activity ideas, sharing with others, manners, being a helper, team work, giving, expressing gratitude, and quality time with loved ones. The Fall setting will take place at an apple orchard, a pumpkin patch, the woods, and Grandma & Grandpa Dog's farm. The message of inclusion draws the reader in as part of the gang, and Grandma & Grandpa are included in the fun as well!This journey is fun, adventurous, and inspirational for boys and girls. With sentences set in rhyme, kids and adults will enjoy reading the book silently or aloud time after time!With colorful and detailed illustrations, both kids and adults will enjoy spending time with this group of animals while increasing critical thinking skills, a love for each other, the outdoors, and a love for reading.Additional fun: Search and Find ChallengeQuestions to personally connect kids to the book's themeWritten by an Educator & Reading Specialist, Kimberly Dellinger, this book will be a favorite, and is kid, adult, and educator approved!Who is Heelda?Heelda's friends describe her as fun, adventurous, fashionable and kind. This cat enjoys her fashion and shoes, but even more she enjoys adventures with her friends.With Heelda and friends, there will be reminders of what is most important in life to make our world a better place to live.Who are Heelda's friends?Charlotte DeerEmily ReindeerSiblings Grayson & Grace GoatHayden HorseNoah DogPeggy PigSisters Rachel & Reagan RabbitRob FrogTom Bear*Also, in this book, meet Grandma & Grandpa Dog!Each animal is unique and comes with their own special personality, likes, dislikes and gifts. Follow the friends as they make decisions and learn how to handle life situations with respect and love.JOIN HEELDA & FRIENDS FOR ADDITIONAL ADVENTURES!Heelda the Cat learns to Choose LoveHeelda the Cat learns Joyful GivingHeelda the Cat and Hiking SafetyHeelda the Cat enjoys a Beach Trip Perfect for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and up / Grades K-5

"This wildly absorbing, innovative murder mystery is a must-read for Agatha Christie fans." - BestThrillers.Com Detective Jane Rieger-Franklin, her wife, Anna, and their two adopted daughters, Felicity and Khaleesi, form a loving family unit. In contrast, the Kings, headed by matriarch Emma, include four grown children whose enmity for one another and their mother-and hers for them-is the stuff of Greek tragedy.So when Emma King turns up murdered, suspects abound. But as Jane delves into their lives, the Kings' shared animosity tears at her psyche, bringing old fears to the surface and inciting new ones, threatening to tear the idyllic Franklin family apart. Their precocious daughters' teenage angst, Jane's unresolved grief over her father's passing, and Anna's innocent flirtation with a beautiful woman have already created cracks in the Franklin family infrastructure.As the investigation proceeds, the fissures enlarge, and Jane finds her once untroubled home life teetering on the edge of an abyss. But, just as she discovers the disturbing truth about Emma King's death, another murder brings to question everything the detective thought was true. And, in a tense, Agatha Christie-like climax, Jane must risk her life to bring a monster to justice-and heal her inner turmoil.