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Why did Jesus die? Did Jesus die so that God could forgive us for our sins? Many believe so. The most ancient view of the atonement teaches that Jesus did not die to appease the wrath of God or gain forgiveness for human sin, but rather to defeat sin, death, and the devil, and reveal to us the unconditional love and grace of God.

Do you know exactly what, when, how much, and how often to trade to make a healthy profit every month? If you have ever been led astray by someone peddling stock trading “secrets” then you are not alone. These days, people claim anything and everything. Many scammers are wearing a mask of successful traders that know something that nobody else knows, and for only a small sum of money, they will expose their secrets with you. Here is the truth: there aren’t any secrets to succesful trading. There are only proven mathematical principles.

¿Alguna vez has pensado en entrar al mundo de las criptomonedas, pero por alguna razón crees que ya es tarde para sacarle algún provecho o que simplemente es un tema reservado solo para unos pocos? Muchas personas creen esto ya sea porque ha alcanzado su límite o simplemente porque sienten que ya ha evolucionado tanto que entrar ahora requiere de conocimientos avanzados que no se creen capaces de adquirir.

At 47, I'm too old to be saddled with a toddler, no matter how stinkin' cute he is, though if anyone tried to take him away, I'd commit murder. And I'm definitely too old to be staring longingly at anyone like a lovesick moron, but especially the 23-about-to-turn 24-year-old nanny I've somehow acquired to take care of him. Every little thing he does, no matter how innocent, sends my mind into overdrive, and I have to run off to my friends to question if I'm overreacting or not.

It was the best thing that ever happened to him. It was his god’s blessing. It was hell. Vell was content to be a mere warrior in the Thunderbeast tribe, staying behind on the hunt to guard the camp. But then something alien awakened deep within him, the spirit of a behemoth that he could not control. With it came attacks from the sky, visitors from far lands, and a mysterious command from their ancestral totem: Find the living. And this time, no one was going to let him just stay behind.

Could Superman sue if someone exposed his identity as Clark Kent? Is a life sentence for an immortal like Apocalypse "cruel and unusual punishment"? Is X-ray vision a violation of search and seizure laws? Is the Joker legally insane? And who foots the bill when a hero destroys a skyscraper or two while defending Metropolis? Fear not, gentle listener! The answers to these questions and a multitude more are contained inside this audiobook.

Jane Austen's masterpieces are littered with unsuitable gentlemen - Willoughby, Wickham, Churchill, Crawford, Tilney, Elliot, et al. - adding color and depth to her plots but often barely sketched. Have you never wondered about the pasts of her rakes, rattles, and gentlemen rogues? How did they become the men Jane Austen created? In this romance anthology, 11 Austenesque authors expose the histories of Austen's anti-heroes. Dangerous to Know: Jane Austen's Rakes & Gentlemen Rogues is a titillating collection of Georgian era short stories.

When a relationship with the boss' son goes wrong and Jefferson Carter is left outed and kicked out of the only place he’s ever lived or worked, he heads to Haven Hills, hoping to find a job and forget all about his old life. What he finds is a gorgeous, sweet, funny, and patient man with a penchant for tricks and manipulation...but in a good way. Of course, he falls for the sexy older man. The thing is, Haven Hills is a small town, and he knows all too well how hard a small town can kick you when you’re down. Could he ever feel comfortable coming out to Byrum? To the town?

Author J. D. Kraus offers practical advice to his peers, so they can get the most out of middle school and high school, both academically and socially. From sensory sensitivity to awkwardness, dating to driving, he tackles it all.

Tue nichts Böses, sonst wird er dich bestrafen. Zuerst wird er einen Menschen entführen, den du liebst. Dann wird er dir ein Ohr des Opfers in einem weißen Geschenkkarton schicken. Daraufhin ein Auge, dann die Zunge. Du kannst versuchen ihn zu stoppen, aber du wirst es nicht schaffen. Denn er ist der Four Monkey Killer, und er kennt kein Erbarmen. Du kannst nur hoffen, dass er nicht weiß, wer du bist und dass er es nie erfährt.

In the distant future, Spaceways Incorporated detects a scarce and expensive mineral on a planet far beyond our galaxy. They send a well-trained crew on the spaceship Odyssey to mine the minerals; however, a major malfunction changes everything. The crew must escape the ship and head for the nearest planet. They find themselves marooned on a world that is millions of years younger than earth and have to fight for survival on the Planet of Dinosaurs.

Evan and Scout have known each other their whole lives. In fact, they have the same family. Okay, they aren't actually related, but Evan's uncle married Scout's aunt, so...yeah, it's a little awkward just how often Scout thinks naughty things about his not-cousin. Especially since they have actual family reunions together. But temptation such as Evan Felton is hard to ignore.

Marcus is an agent of the Library - a place filled with tales that don't have an ending. Mysteries that won't be solved until Marcus and his friends Theo and Lu step in to finish them. Before it's too late. Because mysterious accidents are disturbing a middle school in Massachusetts. Windows shatter for no reason. Bleachers collapse at a pep rally. Most of the students think they're just having a string of bad luck, but Marcus suspects something a lot more dangerous. Something like witchcraft. When the black moon rises, this story must come to an end...one way or another.

Believed dead by his packmates, Micah Chase, a wolf shifter and Dreamwalker, was held captive for months, subject to tortures that left him physically scarred and emotionally unsettled. Now under the care of the Alpha Pack's doctors, he's been prescribed an experimental healing drug, but he still can't shake the nightmares. Even more damning is that Micah's problems pose a danger to his team, and if he doesn't get himself under control, they'll all suffer a terrible fate.

Discover the secret world between the trees where fairies, unicorns and even monsters dwell. Take a stroll through enchanted woods and dance with pixies and dryads by the light of the stars. Escape Baba Yaga and fall in love with a prince in disguise. Taste the fruit at the goblin market and be whisked away on a magical adventure.

In a world where the digital landscape is rapidly advancing, the gap between the connected and the disconnected widens, leaving underserved communities at a stark disadvantage. Addressing this pressing issue, a groundbreaking book, "Tech Enabled Futures: Elevating Education in Underserved Areas," has been released, offering not only insights but also real-world strategies to bridge the digital divide.

The world's largest retailer, Walmart, has moved into Europe, with UK as its next target after Germany. Walmart operates about 3,601 stores, employs more than 910,000 people globally, and last year's sales amounted to $137.6 billion (85.7 billion pounds). This figure no doubt makes the owners of many corner shops and small retail chains shudder. About 90 million customers are being served on a weekly basis.

Even ghosts need help from a Cunning Man. Hiram and his son Michael are dowsing a well in Eastern Utah when they hear a cry of help from the ghost of a small boy, torn to pieces by wild animals. Before they can even begin to look into that tragedy, however, a prosperous local rancher is murdered right before their eyes. In an attempt to both help the ghost and find the killer, Hiram and Michael must navigate an eccentric cast of characters that includes failed bank robbers, a seductive fortune-teller, an inept sheriff, a crazy prospector, and a preacher with an apocalyptic grudge....

Popularly known as the hot yoga style, Bikram yoga has had its share of both accolades and controversies. But if you could just turn a blind eye towards all the controversies and just take a look at the basics of the Bikram Yoga, you will realize that this hot yoga style has much to offer. Bikram Yoga gets its name from its founder, Bikram Choudhury, who began practicing yoga at the age of four and continues to practice it every day for 4-6 hours.

With more than 10 stories from exciting new voices and a few veterans of the universe, the second anthology highlights the lives and struggles of humanity's best and worst years after system advent.