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A quality survival kit is one of the critical keys in prevailing during a backcountry emergency. Survival instructor Tony Nester shares what essential gear to carry and how to design a tailor-made kit to fit your specific needs. Drawing upon the past 26 years of teaching field courses, Nester provides a pragmatic look at the crucial elements that should go into a personal survival kit and the steps to help ensure that you don't get lost in the first place.

Beauty's heard tales of a fearsome beast living in the dark forest that now lies between her and home. But she always thought they were myths. Until now. When captured, she imagines she'll go to any lengths to escape from his clutches - until she learns that he is human, and the victim of a terrible curse, who can only be freed if she agrees to bear his child. Will Beauty find it in her heart to free the beast?

When we think of the word "censorship", we imagine blacked out words and authoritarian political regimes of the past. However, censorship is alive and well today, and just as pervasive in capitalist democracies as repressive regimes. Offering a potted history of the phenomenon from the execution of Socrates in 399 BC to the latest in internet filtering, Petley provides an impassioned manifesto for freedom of speech. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in global media in the information age.

We find our character in the middle of interesting times, following on from his first adventure, new challenges arise. Leaving Lewis lost between a dichotomy of good and evil. Can our character choose the right path? Or will he suffer under an oppressive rule from greater forces?

A fun approach to healthy cooking, recipes guaranteed to make you laugh, with gourmet recipes to drool over—all taking less than 30 minutes to prepare. Calories and macros already calculated for you…you’re welcome. Don’t settle to just look great…look great naked!

When the Pied Piper returns to Hamelin, he takes more than the town's gold—he takes their children. As a consequences of a broken promise, they must unravel the Piper’s dark secrets before it’s too late. The Piper's Promise is a chilling short story that retells the classic legend with a haunting twist.

Delusions, confusion and possibilities. We find our character right at the beginning of something really special, with hardships ahead. Follow Lewis's story as he battles with demons in his head and tries to tell truth from fiction. A story based on delusional thinking that turns out to be more than meets the eye.

Thorax is a medical thriller that takes listeners from Pennsylvania to Russia to San Diego—and opens a curtain to an insider’s view of the operating room—as a grieving, widowed doctor learns how far a father will go to save his child. And how far his own chest will open to hold new love.

Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of insurance? Are you overpaying for your insurance? Do terms like coinsurance, deductible, rider, Medicare, life insurance, and liability coverage leave you confused and uncertain? How to Make Insurance Work for You: A Personal Finance Guide is here to boost your insurance literacy and demystify the insurance world, providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to protect your health, assets, and loved ones.

Former Napoleon Hill Foundation executive and expert, Judith Williamson, details how to put this principle to work in various arenas of your life. Learn: why the "Do It Now" principle can make an instant difference in your results; the three essential elements of GEM-quality of service, quantity of service, and positive mental attitude; how the discovery of your mission contributes to GEM; why it's essential to see the inherent value in work to GEM; how developing the habit of gratitude is both a cause and a result of GEM; and much more.

In a cozy little village, tucked between tall mountains and a shiny river, there lived a boy named Theo and his special friend, Luna—a tiny, glowing firefly with a magical secret. Luna could carry messages from the moon to anyone who needed a bit of light in their heart. Theo and Luna's adventure teaches children that they, too, can be a light for others, no matter how small they are. Every full moon, Theo and Luna continue their journey, spreading light, hope, and friendship to those who need it most.

After retiring from twenty-five years on the bench, former chief judge Belvin Perry Jr. reveals a rare and disturbingly vivid firsthand perspective of the most gruesome death penalty cases in which he played a key role, including the infamous Casey Marie Anthony, who was dubbed “America’s Most Hated Mom” after her shocking acquittal.

Join Luna on a journey beyond the stars in this enchanting tale of bravery, kindness, and the magic that lives within us all. When a tiny glowing star named Twinkle visits Luna one night, she is whisked away to the Starry Kingdom—a place where dreams shine as brightly as the stars themselves. But when darkness threatens to dim the light of this wondrous world, it's up to Luna to restore the Star Crystal and save the kingdom. With the help of her new friend Twinkle, Luna discovers that even the smallest light can make the biggest difference.

In a village surrounded by towering mountains, young Lily's voice is so enchanting that even the birds pause to listen. But when gray skies and rain dampen the villagers' spirits, Lily longs to find a song that can make everyone smile again. Her wish comes true when she discovers a shimmering, magical feather that leads her to the ancient Singing Tree deep in the forest. Together, they create melodies so beautiful that they brighten even the darkest days.

After a fierce storm, young Max discovers something extraordinary in his neighborhood park—a rainbow that has transformed into a magical, twisting slide! With each thrilling ride down the rainbow slide, Max is whisked away to enchanting lands filled with golden sunflower fields, sparkling oceans, and emerald forests where friendly creatures await him. But the rainbow slide doesn’t appear just anywhere—it only shows up when the sky is painted with a rainbow after the rain.

In the enchanted kingdom of Luminara, where the moonlight dances across the land and the stars sparkle with joy, lives a little princess named Alina. Born on a night when the full moon shone brighter than ever before, Alina is no ordinary princess. With a heart full of kindness and a mind brimming with wisdom, she is beloved by all who know her. One magical night, a glowing moonbeam appears outside Alina’s window, leading her on an adventure deep into the mystical forest.

In the financial district of New York City, where the towering buildings witness the hustle and bustle of Wall Street, Graydon and Sophie forge their way, bound together by their purist dreams and resolute strength, to succeed in the business world. As they celebrate their 10th anniversary and prepare to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, little do they know that their world is about to be turned upside down. What begins as a joyous occasion soon spirals into a web of deceit and betrayal when a powerful banker steps in to crush their dreams.

Kate was raised a farm girl. She’s six feet tall, handles a motorbike like a professional but has insecurities to match her height. She ignores her past by putting her fingers in her ears but that doesn’t keep the questions out. Kate reluctantly rides out on her motorbike to find out the truth of her ancestry and make decisions on the future. This book explores the lives of strong rural New Zealanders, set against the fragile existence that isolation brings, two world wars and a landscape that is slipping away.

Grandpa is God Real" is a heartwarming tale of a grandfather's love for his granddaughter, Senida, and their deep conversation about faith. Despite living far apart, their bond remains strong. When Senida asks her grandfather if God is real, he responds affirmatively, citing the beauty of nature and the unseen but felt the presence of God's love. Through various analogies, the grandfather explains the concept of faith, comparing it to things like electricity and wind—invisible but undoubtedly real. He emphasizes the idea of growth, both physical and spiritual, guided by God's love.

The unspoken history of a house beset by tragedy has come alive. To defend their home, the inhabitants will have to piece together the long-dead and strange events surrounding a missing child, a bloody slaughter, and the hanging of a murderer. They will need help.