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Cole is the most powerful witch to ever be born. Except, he’s a man, and there has never been a male witch. Now, Cole is stuck in the Devil’s Academy full of evil women who want to destroy him. To survive, he’ll have to perform a dark ritual that enslaves the beautiful witches to him. They’ll hate serving a man, of course, but that just makes the conquest over their bodies, minds, and souls that much sweeter.

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom. This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode—business, parent, child—to improve your classroom management.

Christopher Pyne has been many things and called many things throughout his long career in politics. Member for Sturt. Minister for defence. Manager of opposition business. Leader of the House. 'The Fixer'. Any Canberra story he doesn't know isn't worth telling. Now, after 26 years, the ultimate insider is outside the House and ready to burst the Canberra bubble with his trademark sharp wit.

The King James Version of the Bible, with its flowing language and rhythmic prose, has had a profound influence on the literature of the past 400 years and is the greatest English translation ever produced. Early in the 19th century, however, the British and Foreign Bible Society decided to exclude the 14 books known as 'The Apocrypha'. Today, English Bibles with the Apocrypha are becoming more popular again. Now for the first time, the original unexpurgated version of the King James Bible - complete with all of the Apocrypha - is available as an audiobook

Just a few years ago, people spoke of the US as a hyperpower—a titan stalking the world stage with more relative power than any empire in history. Yet as early as 1993, CIA director James Woolsey pointed out that although Western powers had "slain a large dragon" by defeating the Soviet Union in the Cold War, they now faced a "variety of poisonous snakes." In The Dragons and the Snakes, the eminent soldier-scholar David Kilcullen asks how, and what, opponents of the West have learned during the last quarter-century of conflict.

Splitting is an essential legal and psychological guide for anyone divorcing a persuasive blamer: someone who suffers from borderline personality disorder (BPD), narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), and/or antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). This second edition includes new information about antisocial personalities; expanded information about domestic violence, child abuse, alienation, and false allegations; how to approach protective orders and deal with child custody disputes; and a new chapter on how to successfully present your case to decision makers.

Buddhism is rooted in the simple idea that you can train your mind to suffer less and flourish more. In this experiential guide, Cortland Dahl will take you on a journey through the core principles and meditation practices of the Buddhist tradition. The journey begins with teachings on the Four Noble Truths, practical observations that will help you understand the causes of unhappiness, and how you can access inner calm and deep insight through meditation.

Believe it or not, the results a person obtains are inversely proportionate to the degree to which he is intimidated; it's not what you say or do that counts, but what your posture is when you say or do it! Those who choose to be ostriches and believe they can wish away these realities invite an enormous amount of unnecessary pain and frustration into their lives.

With two years experience behind him, James Herriot still feels privileged working on the beautiful Yorkshire moors as assistant vet at the Darrowby practice. Time to meet yet more unwilling patients and a rich cast of supporting owners. Full of hilarious tales of his unpredictable boss Siegfreid Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, the joys of spring lambing, a vicious cat called Boris and James' jinxed courtship of the lovely Helen, this third volume of memoirs is sure to delight hardened fans.

In Emotional Intelligence Handbook: Practical Techniques for Enhancing Self-Awareness and Managing Stress, you’ll learn how to unlock the power of emotional intelligence and confidently tackle life’s toughest challenges.

After returning alive from the Demon Beast Mountain Range, Eryk tries to resume his normal activities, but there are many issues that have cropped up now that he is back. Kari has been dreaming of their previous lives together ever since they shared a bed. Lin has gained a seal on her chest that resembles the one that would show up on Kari’s chest when they slept together in his previous life. Fay is struggling to find her place in his harem.

Join the daring adventures of the clever tailor in the Grimm Brothers’ timeless fairy tale, The Valiant Little Tailor. Armed with wit and bravery, the tailor sets off on a journey that pits him against giants, wild beasts, and impossible odds—all after a simple but bold claim of “seven at one blow!” This classic story celebrates courage, resourcefulness, and the triumph of the underdog.

I had lain down in my crypt to rest for a few decades, but when I awoke, centuries had passed. My castle is in ruins, my clan is gone, and necromancers are considered just a fairy tale for children. They take me for a healer. That's because the world is sick. And it's time for strong medicine.

Querky tales of ordinary people...Their lives exposed!

James Herriot brings back familiar and much-loved friends, including his partner Siegfried and his most lucrative patient, the delightful Tricki Woo. There are some some new arrivals too, such as the abandoned and terrified mongrol Titch who finds the perfect home with a gruff grocer and feral kittens Olly and Ginny who live in James and wife Helen's back garden. Above all, the veterinary practise in Darrowby is enlivened by a marvelouslly eccentric assistant, Calum Buchanan, who arrives with a pet badger and proceeds to add dogs, owls and a monkey called Mortimer to his growing menagerie.

Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot’s day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby – despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child.

DIE DÄMMERUNG SETZT EIN UND MIT IHR ERHEBEN SICH DIE BLUTIGEN GESTALTEN ZU EHREN DES VERI-FESTES. SIE SAMMELN SICH UM IHREN KÖNIG. DENN ER IST DAS BLUT, DAS DEN NEUANFANG VERKÜNDET. Der Preis für die Stadt Avastone war Blut. Blut, das auf ewig durch den Fluss Mandalay fließt, um den Frieden zwischen Menschen und Wycca zu wahren. Als Raevan Tennyson gegen seinen Willen König wird, ist er gezwungen, das Ausmaß seiner Kräfte zu verbergen. Denn jahrhundertelange Kriege haben die Furcht der Menschen vor den Wycca genährt. Und Raevan ist der tödlichste unter ihnen.

Die Königin ist tot. Und der König der Hauptverdächtige. Auf der Suche nach dem wahren Mörder gerät Raevan in eine Schlinge aus Intrigen und Verrat, und schon bald kann er niemandem mehr trauen, außer seinen Freunden ... oder?Währenddessen jagen Tyresian und Pray ihre eigenen Dämonen. Dabei kommen sie einem Geheimnis auf die Spur, das dem Frieden zwischen Menschen und Wycca gefährlich werden könnte. Die Zeit rennt, denn eine mysteriöse Krankheit befällt die Wycca in ganz Avastone. Ist das die Waffe, die den König stürzen soll? DER DUNKLE SCHREI HALLT WEITER - THE TALE OF WYCCA!

Selbst die größten Liebesgeschichten der Vergangenheit sind irgendwann vergessen. Der König der Menschen. Der König der Soldaten. Der König der Verräter. Der König ohne Herz. Der Krieg der vier Könige beginnt. Unschuldiges Blut ist vergossen worden und die Mandalay fließt blutrot durch Avastone. Für Raevan ist es an der Zeit, sein Erbe anzutreten, und die Bürde der Blutkrone auf sich zu nehmen. Doch damit löst er einen Fluch aus, der ganz Lyzara auszulöschen droht. Kann er die Dunkelheit noch aufhalten, oder verschlingt sie ihn? DAS FINALE VON THE TALE OF WYCCA! Oder?

Danny Youngblood, now a skilled monster summoner, must face the Empire's darkest dangers yet as a series of mysterious murders threatens to plunge the Empire into chaos. Rumors of a long-forgotten witch's resurrection and a secret organization manipulating events from behind the scenes set Danny and his friends on a desperate quest for a lost book of monster-summoning lore. As Danny delves deeper into the heart of the mystery, he discovers that the lines between friend and foe are blurred, and the truth is far more complex than he ever imagined.