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Ten years after being a sex slave, Pepper Phillips now has the means and opportunity to punish those responsible and to find her daughter. Pepper was a young woman abducted during a vacation and for years she was controlled by Don Bolivar, a sadistic man who took away her child as punishment. Pepper manages to escape his control, but as she prepares to seek vengeance, she realizes the local authorities are unwilling to help. That is when Pepper decides to seek justice in her own way.

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is the master of great quotes! From his negotiating skills in the business world, his real estate empire, and The Apprentice show on television to his presidential candidacy ideologies and doctrines, there is no shortage of outrageous statements that he has made over the years.

This is a collection of animal tips and facts pertaining to dogs, cats, and other animals.

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.

Vacations often give us an opportunity to rest and reflect. However, when our normal routines are suspended, it can be hard to spend time with God. These 30 devotions have been specifically designed to help you to rest in the Lord’s goodness and glory during your time away so that you can return home feeling refreshed spiritually as well as physically. You can pick and choose which devotions to listen to depending on the type of vacation you are on, and there are optional family activities linked to each devotion, giving other family members an opportunity to reflect alongside you.

Mark Baines is a team leader in a call center. He dislikes his job and dreams of the day he can afford to give up his job and buy the house of his dreams. Following a terrifying burglary at his home, he is contacted by a group prepared to pay him one million pounds in return for a favor. The offer seems too good to be true, and he begins to worry about what they might expect in return. The group calls again and tells him to integrate their laundered monies through the bank he works for, but he refuses.

This comprehensive guide to the Christian faith focuses primarily on the themes of belief and understanding. It offers insights and guidance for those who seek to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith and improve their personal and spiritual lives. St. Augustine provides practical advice on how to cultivate hope, faith, and charity and explains how these virtues can help Christians grow. He also addresses how to instruct and care for the needs of those who may be unfamiliar with Christianity and who may be seeking to improve their understanding of Christian faith.

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.

Hemsby is thriving; a seaside town on the up. The holidaymakers are flooding in, and so is the money. For the majority of those who live there, the resort is idyllic. But not for Jamie Garrett. Fifteen years old and bored to tears, Hemsby is the last place he wants to be. Aside from the occasional sea rescue, nothing exciting ever happens. That's about to change as a mysterious new game arrives at the beachfront arcade. No one knows of its origin, or the rules of the game, but soon, it is the talk of the resort.

Embark on a captivating journey through the beloved classic, Silas Marner. In this engaging guide, author Jonathan St. John warmly invites listeners to delve into the heart of George Eliot's timeless tale, sparking curiosity and inspiring meaningful discussions along the way. With thoughtfully crafted prompts and thought-provoking questions, this guide illuminates the rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the narrative, unveiling valuable lessons that resonate with listeners of all ages.

We may know some Bible stories, or maybe we've even read large portions for ourselves. But what it's really all about? How do all the different pieces fit together? In The 30-Minute Bible, experienced Bible teachers Craig Bartholomew and Paige Vanosky present the story of Scripture in 30 chapters, each designed to take about half an hour.

From armed bodyguard to galley slave, from loving husband and father to fiery preacher, John Knox was moved by a relentless passion for the honor of God and the purity of His truth and worship. Yet when he was a schoolboy growing up in the small Scottish town of Haddington, he could never have imagined that he would become a major leader of the powerful movement that transformed Scotland into one of the most committed Protestant countries in the world.

Emperor Cronos was born into luxury, ruling selfishly, insulated from the needs of his people by his wealth and magic. But upon his mysterious death, he's reincarnated as Crow, a peasant child in a village that's more poverty-stricken than he ever believed was possible. Luckily, Crow still has a gift for magic, but in this new world, magic is outlawed for the poor—and punishable by death.

This book has been written to help heartbroken parents know and feel the nearness and tenderness of God when they are facing the loss of a child. It takes long, satisfying looks at truths and stories from the Bible, helping you to know and be comforted by God the Father as he walks with you through your darkest seasons.

Leland Ryken provides a clear pathway to understanding the "Great Works" through this engaging series of short guidebooks. Beginning with "why the classics matter" and "the nature and function of literature," listeners will find a helpful path to understanding and analyzing influential works in the Western canon. This volume leads listeners through John Bunyan’s classic Christian allegory, The Pilgrim’s Progress, offering insights into the nature of faith, the reality of temptation, and the glory of salvation.

Time is up. The climate crisis is no longer a future to be feared, but a devastating reality. We see it in the wildfires in California and floods across Britain—the "once in a generation" extreme weather events that now happen every year. In a world where those in charge are constantly letting us down, real change in our lifetime means taking power into our own hands. The task ahead of us is daunting, but the emergence of a new wave of movements focused on climate justice, equality, and solidarity also brings hope.

After years of struggle and bloodshed, Marak is finally king. But his rise to power has only just begun. In the far south, amongst the mountains and snow, Iradan, the youngest Saint in the history of the Ascendancy, vows to take Marak's head and burn his kingdom to the ground. The coming war threatens to undo everything Marak has worked so hard to achieve. Marak will need to consolidate his power, put an end to a bloody rebellion, and forge new alliances with distant empires.

The army of the Ascendancy is hammering at the gates. Iradan, Saint of the Green Star, has sworn to take Marak's head and burn his empire to the ground. But the gods can be fickle. For Marak, the Ascendancy is just one obstacle on his path to becoming the most powerful being in the universe. Marak finds himself increasingly forced to commit brutal acts. But every action has a consequence, and even as the Autarch wins one battle, another is lost.

In only a handful of years, Marak has managed to go from farmboy to knight, from knight to infamous renegade. He has gained access to arcane power, wields an ancient and deadly blade, and has, by his side, loyal friends and allies. But Marak's greatest challenges still lie before him. To become a King, he must first take control of Amin, City of Shadows. And to do that, he'll need to defeat The Exarch, the powerful and shadowy figure who calls himself Lord of Amin.

God's mission in creation and redemption is to bring men and women into the fellowship that the Father, Son, and Spirit have always shared. Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission is an invitation to understand that mission. Exploring how God's nature informs mission and surveying the missional narrative of Scripture, Come and See lays a theological and biblical foundation for Christian mission, inviting you to savor and participate in the grand story of God's mission that begins in Genesis and continues today.