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Marcus Rhodes is a man caught between worlds and driven by a thirst for justice. Born to a Polish mother and an aristocratic English father, Marcus finds himself expelled from Sandhurst Military Academy after a jaw-shattering confrontation with the commandant.Disillusioned and estranged from the British Empire, Marcus journeys to his ancestral homeland of Poland, where he transforms into a formidable Grom agent. Teaming up with two skilled Norwegian FSK agents and a determined Serbian Policeman, Marcus is thrust into a mission of global significance. Tasked with unraveling the mysterious American 'invasion' of Norway, suspicions within NATO escalate, pointing to possible foul play. As Marcus and his eclectic team dig deeper, they uncover a web of deception, danger, and unforeseen complexities. The stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined, and Marcus must navigate a treacherous path to unveil the truth. In this gripping tale of espionage and intrigue, Marcus Rhodes faces a world where trust is a scarce commodity, and the line between ally and adversary blurs in the face of an unimaginable threat.

Danny - just an ordinary boy, decides one day that he won't be bullied or pushed around anymore. Trouble is, when he fights back, his nemesis winds up dead with a knife in his heart. Sentenced to four years in a juvenile centre, he meets with the leader of a vicious gang and is invited to join them. Saying 'no' is not an option, and he is dragged into the brutal world of a criminal life-style. A vocation as a hitman ends disastrously when he kills a high-ranking member of an outlawed motorcycle gang. Now both the cops and the bikies are hunting him!From a treacherous train trip from Sydney to Melbourne, where he meets with a rogue manager running the docks of Melbourne, to being forced to work in a cemetery digging graves to remove problems for a mafia family, and, running deadly drug errands for them, Danny's life couldn't get worse - could it?This is a story of close calls and fatal outcomes. Danny's life is not one for the fainthearted, it's simply - a desperate battle for survival!

The Abba, Father Joseph, is a strong, fervent, young man who has spent seven long years living as a solitary monk in his cave. He has battled all the urges known to man and had become settled in his austere life. When, without realising it, he had become so used to the life he had virtually forgotten any other, he is thrust into the confusing state of being forced to cope with a completely unexpected human being. This time, one who is also very demanding... as he is totally helpless.

In 2018 Tom Watson had a quadruple heart bypass, he'd heard these operations could change your life and this one certainly changed Tom's. In 2019 he was retired and bored and joined his local U3A - University of the Third Age - and joined a writing group and then another two. Tom didn't have much to offer in the way of intellect but had real-life stories from what he thought was a rather boring life.Tom was persuaded by his fellow students to put together this memoir of his life because they thought it was an interesting life. Tom was not convinced but relented. Sometimes he laughs, sometimes he cries and quite often he swears, it's how it was when it was, f*ck, it's how he is.Tom hasn't led a boring life!

The time had come for the boys to go to university, but no sooner had their term started than all the Edgeworths and the Berkshires were expelled. This led Liza and Jamie on a furious journey to get answers to this uncharacteristic situation, as they knew that there had to be a logical reason for whatever actions the boys had taken.For a while the household was in uproar but eventually it settled, and an enjoyable Christmas was followed by the promising New Year of 1861.Liza and Jamie excitedly made plans to visit their friend Charles Enderby in South Carolina and they embarked on their trip before Easter of that year, although suggestions of war between the north and south of America had once again come to the fore but were dismissed as they had been on many occasions in the past.Unfortunately the first shots in the Civil War were fired whilst Liza and Jamie were still in South Carolina. They were held hostage by the Confederates and then caught up in some of the action as they tried to make their way home. It resulted in their experiencing the horrors of war, as a battle raged near Liza's beloved town of Benson. They lost friends and saw sights that they both found difficult to come to terms with.For a while they believed that they would never again see their family and friends in England, for to reach their home seemed more than they were capable of accomplishing.

Prayers, healing, unconditional love - don't know much about them? You're not alone! Prayers can be a source of hope, so if you answer the question "e;do you pray?"e; with "e;nope"e;, don't be a dope, you're holding hope in your hands...well, a tangible form of hope at least. While this book may not be a parody video game console called a "e;PrayStation"e; that offers hours and hours of entertainment, it will offer you techniques for bringing healing and unconditional love into the world. If the song 'All You Need is Love' is true, it's good that someone finally found a healthy interpretation of the word 'love' and even better that you found this book!The Prayer Preparer will give you a helping hand with prayers, and even the confidence to create prayers of your own. Whether you're religious, spiritual, or undecided, prayers are only ever a few pages away, so start your prayer-paration today!

"e;Winds of hurricane force swept down, catching the boat so that steering was impossible and they were driven in a crazy zig-zag by the storm. Paul, the only one not panicking, told them to keep up their courage: they wouldn't drown - they would be rescued: God had told them they would run aground on some island...."e;Just one of the many hair-raisers from Bible Trek in 80 Days - a book designed to make easier reading of the dramatic history that enlivens the Holy Bible. From Abraham, chosen by God to found the nation of the Jews, through to Moses, David and all the succeeding kings, to the eternal king, Jesus Christ, who came to earth to rescue us, and on to Paul, a pillar in the newly-sprouting church, the excitement will keep you reading. Continual Bible references will prove the verity of this amazing saga. You will laugh, you will cry, you will stand in awe at the greatness of God. There are only 78 chapters, not 80; you will need 2 days' rest at the end, to recover.

In this, the eagerly-awaited Continuation of the Evaluation, "e;To Exodus, and Beyond!"e; goes boldly where angels fear to tread: by adroitly dissecting Exodus, the second book of the Old Testament, with the razor-sharp scalpels of Logic And Rational Thought. So, grab your beverage of choice, get comfy and strap yourselves in for an ancient journey of stellar proportions!

Do you aspire to be a writer, but aren't sure where to start? Then let this book give you a head-start! When you write stuff, hopefully it will be the right stuff!From a reality check to manage your expectations of the creative industry, to valuable insight into writing scripts including video game scripts, advice to improve your writing, mistakes to avoid, and creative affirmations to boost your confidence. This book might not have everything, but it sure beats having nothing - 'nothing' isn't even a worthy opponent for this book! If you're serious about creative writing, give this book serious consideration! If you plan to be a serious writer, then it's time to get serious! Fight to write better, you go-getter!

Fleeing from the disastrous Library of Wonder fire, which had destroyed their previous home, the Della Morte sisters and their friend Charlie are adopted by a travelling circus which has camped in Melbourne in 1888. The friends settle in, learning new skills and meeting new people. That is, until the circus is bought by a mysterious Melbourne business man. Slowly, things start to change for Abigail, Beatrix, Zarah and Charlie. So much so that their initial feelings of safety start to dissolve. A failed abduction attempt confirms their suspicions and they now enter into an investigation of the goings-on at the circus. Someone wants the friends under his, or her, control. Why? Who? Is it the new owner? Is it to do with their captured parents? And most importantly, will they ever see their parents again?Book Three in the Della Mortika Steampunk Adventures series

Stories about problem issues many people feel powerless to alter in our society like population, social change, development and domestic violence. But not everybody. A few people are prepared to take action...

Guildford, England - November 1826Worker unrest is spreading among the outlying mills, and rumours arise that the Turner's steam-powered flour mill will come under attack. Jonathan Turner, who has made peace with his pregnant wife, is now fearful of her declining health. Mindful that his seven-year-old son's loose tongue may reveal damaging family secrets, Jonathon must directly confront the angry local workers protesting change. Anne, flourishing in her role at the Turner businesses, is not aware that Robert's new navy assignment will bring peril to their doorstep in Guildford. Their joyful romance is tested when thrust into the middle of a political struggle for control in a volatile and changing world. The Turner children's new friendship at Cloverdale Chase has implications that rock the family to the core. William treads carefully as his tenuous relationship with his disturbed father is cemented in place forever. Mystery, romance, grief, and exhilaration bind the family and community together in a gripping adventure as the Turners exploit technological developments and manage social change. This is the second Turner novel from James Seymour.

How do you effectively support and lead others through troubled times? What makes a transformational leader? Are great leaders born or made?From years of working with people, teams and organisations across the globe and researching what makes an effective leader thrive, Lynda Folan, brings you a new way of conceptualising leadership. Uncover the secrets of enduring and transformational leadership. Unlock a comprehensive array of assessment measures, strategies, and tools for developing the attributes and thinking patterns of an effective leader. Enhance your personal and professional capacity to cope with change, manage stress and avoid burnout in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business world. As a leader or aspiring leader, you will discover: The keys to transformational leadership A cutting-edge model of leader resilience, and Practical strategies for how to develop resilience How to navigate through changing times. This deeply researched, readable and inspirational book will show you how to achieve success beyond your imagination and emerge as an exceptional leader in extraordinary times. Welcome to the new frontier of resilient leadership.

Stories of restlessness, disruption, conflagrations, faraday tents, myth-makers, bubble-worlds, local nomads, transformation, resilience and the power of the exponential. The VISIONS 2100 Project was launched at the COP21 conference in Paris in 2015. In the first instalment, Stories from your Future, the 80 contributors told of their hopes and fears for the long term. This took away the practicalities of today and considered what they really wanted. The stories were challenging, amazing and sometimes heart-warming. But 'vision without action is merely a dream' so the hard work of action must accelerate. The 82 contributors to 'Stories from 2030' work on identifying risks, harnessing finance, developing or deploying solutions and driving government action. They are the people that are driving the critical actions of this decade. In their stories, they address climate justice, collaboration across countries, companies and communities, adaptation of cities and economies, of ecosystems and biodiversity, of health and wellbeing. They tell what you can do to help. Contributors are from business, innovation, finance, journalism, politics, storytelling and the environment. Many are unsung heroes delivering immeasurable progress for world. Some have a bigger stage, such as Connie Hedegaard, Tony Juniper, Sir David King FRS, David Lammy MP, Katharine Hayhoe, Hunter Lovins, Jules Kortenhorst, Achim Steiner, Sharan Burrow and Bill McKibben. Read their stories as they report back from 2030 and decide on the part you will play this decade. It is time to stir!

In 1987, Doug Harland was blessed with a spiritual experience that confirmed for him the existence of a higher power and delivered insights that were both practical and applicable. As a result, his leadership style became more humane and he focussed on building a long-term sustainable business. To everyone's amazement, he transformed an old, derelict business, with origins in the Industrial Revolution (and previously written off as a lost cause), into a shining success. Doug believes our social and economic structures are ripe for review. The insights he shares here altered his relationship with the natural world and might just transform your life!

In An Intelligent Guide to Real Estate Development, architect and successful international real estate developer Ron Forlee shares his many secrets in this high risk, high reward industry. With this practical "e;how to"e; guide, you too may be able to capitalise on the next real estate boom, or even the next burst of the real estate bubble. This book is the perfect introduction to the industry for novice developers (although there is plenty of information for seasoned practitioners too), or those considering in investing in real estate development. It covers the whole gamut of residential and commercial development, including: The attributes of successful developers- How to reduce the risks in developing real estate- Choosing a team of appropriate development consultants- Conducting a feasibility study, and calculating your profit- Selecting finance and managing your way to success. - build a residential real estate portfolio- manage your portfolio to ensure a significant passive income, and- why commercial real estate is a great asset in your portfolio. Real estate development is a risky business, but if it is planned and managed correctly, the rewards for developers and investors alike can be immense. This is the guide to help you succeed!

"Dharma Transmission" is an amalgamation of public talks and study group discussion forums within Western Australia from 2006 to 2020 on various topics, by those who engage with the Dharma journey within the context of this secular western approach to Buddhism, meditation, life, and actuality. This context was developed as a current functional understanding of actuality that was realized within a period of meditation on the 13th June 1980 and then followed by an actualization process throughout the various schools of Buddhism over thirty years, which is still ongoing. This collective journey is an attempt to make intellectual sense of the awakening experience, so it can be communicated to a new secular western audience, without recourse to anything supernatural, religious dogma, institutionalized belief, or other non-western cultural influences.The communication of the Dharma has never been about the communicator. It's always been about the communication itself. It's always been communicated, so that it can be tested, challenged, refuted, or realized within the direct experience, without the need of any belief aspect imposed by the confused and conditioned, self- referential mind. This book marks the transition from a single Dharma communicator within this context to a collective voice that recognizes the transmission process is complete.

1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids is the latest book on all things trivia following the pandemic of 2020/21. The idea for the book started from the Quarantine Quiz - a weekly quiz of 20 questions and answers, published in the Murray Pioneer, a valuable regional newspaper covering the Riverland and Murray Mallee regions of South Australia, amongst others. Starting in April 2020, it is still published every week and has developed quite a following in that time.From those weekly quizzes the idea for 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids was born. It has questions that many, young and adult, will be able to answer as it features a variety of topics. Also included in 1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids are the Bonus Questions, more challenging but not impossible to answer, which featured at the end of each quiz, and whose answers were given the following week.While some of the questions deal specifically with the Covid-19 pandemic, the overwhelming majority deal with general trivia topics such as sport, history, geography, entertainment, science, food & drink, etc. There is something in this book for everyone.1000 Trivia and Quiz Questions For Adults & Kids can be used to conduct formal quiz and trivia nights, for use in the classroom, office or other workplaces, and for informal group or family trivia sessions. Whatever its uses, this book can be a challenging and fun addition to any library.