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Embark on a life-changing journey toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a deeper connection with nature. Thriving Off-Grid: Building Resilience Through Survival Projects is your comprehensive guide to the transformative world of off-grid living. Imagine living off the land, harnessing renewable energy, and creating eco-friendly structures that harmonize with the environment. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets of off-grid self-sufficiency, from energy independence to water sourcing, sustainable shelter, and cultivating your own food.

Iggy Risner is your typical wise-cracking 12-year-old. When his younger brother, Oz, wakes him in the middle of the night claiming he heard a monster in the attic, Iggy takes him upstairs to prove him wrong. But instead of a flesh-eating beast, they discover hundreds of their plastic toy dinosaurs that have mysteriously come to life.

Islandia had been without a High King for a generation. Eloy, the last High King, embarked upon a journey shrouded in mystery after a cryptic warning found from a long lost prophet promised a return of ancient dark forces. Eloy had placed the rule of Islandia and the five kingdoms in the hands of his closest friend, King Richard. After 30 years most have long since stopped looking for Eloy's return or the darkness foretold. Many under Richard's rule have grown discontent and jealous of his appointment.

Fear is primal. Instinctive. Unavoidable. And right now, there is something you fear - and you can feel it. Creeping up behind you. Lurking in the darkness that lives under your bed, or in your closet. A nameless dread. In Undercurrents: An Anthology of What Lies Beneath, 23 talented authors, including New York Times best sellers Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, and Jody Lynn Nye, have stood on the shores of their psyches and looked out over the ocean of possibility and wondered "What lies beneath?"

Dylann Anderson harbors a secret, one he can’t share with his conservative parents or best friend Scott. He’s gay, and once he accepts that, he knows his whole world will be turned upside down. Struggling with questions about his sexuality, Dylann meets Spencer, his musical and romantic match, at a college campus tour. Smitten by the mysterious, handsome tour guide, Dylann feels compelled to get to know him more deeply. The closer Dylann and Spencer become, the harder it is to deny the feelings that continue to grow between the two. Dylann realizes he cannot ignore who he is.

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 130,000 book lovers each year.

Bewildered by the mysterious death of an apartment building owner, a veteran detective is assigned to the case. Harlan Foster sets out to solve a presumed routine homicide which is intended to make a positive impact on the upcoming election for mayor. Mrs. Johana Belgium, owner of Belgium Building, is thought to have been murdered by someone in the apartment complex. A quarrel or dispute with a tenant is suggested.

Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life by tapping into the power of your gut. "The Gut Health Guide: Unlocking Wellness from Within" is your guide to understanding and optimizing your digestive health, the cornerstone of overall well-being. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, "The Gut Health Guide" empowers you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle.

The devastation of the Felled Ones has passed. In their wake, the rulers of Islandia must pick up the pieces. Hard fought peace hangs in the balance, while new dangers seem to rise from every dark corner. New Valkara - led by the usurper Jorn - lurks in the north. Rebel forces rally to the cry for a new kingdom, led by a vengeful Aiden. Rumors of even greater danger sweep across the land. Whispering lips speak of foreign vessels landing on Islandia’s shores. Many still cling to the hope of a New Dawn, yet the shadows deepen over the kingdoms of Islandia.

A Dark Descent continues the Kingdoms of Islandia story. The High King Eloy has returned and with him a dire warning. Darkness permeates every corner of Islandia. Rumors of the Felled Ones return are whispered in the streets. Can the Kingdoms of Islandia unite under their returned King? Or will they fall into a dark descent?

7 Steps to Creating a Thriving Learning Community is a complete guide aimed to assist classroom teachers - novice and veteran - in creating a richer classroom experience and a better world. 7 Steps embodies years of teaching, self-discovery, self-awareness, and private and public successes and failures. This guide is broken into three distinct sections: self-awareness, awareness of others, and awareness of your impact. Each thoughtful step is like an easy-to-follow lesson with quotes, keywords, anecdotes, actions, insights, and reflections.

Kinetic Emotion: Turning Inspiration into Lasting Change is a powerful audiobook that unveils the secret to transforming motivation and inspiration into tangible, life-changing action. In a world where we often encounter motivational quotes, videos, and stories, that ignite our inner fire but fail to sustain it, this book is a practical guide for individuals who yearn to bridge the gap between inspiration and real progress.

As Wayne Scott faces the final moments of his life, he wonders about the contribution he made and what he managed to achieve in the years God granted him on Earth. Along with his grandson, the two explore some of the greatest questions any man can ask as he faces the end but mainly if he accomplished what God intended for him and how those he was leaving behind would cope.

This book draws from the successes of award-winning schools, teachers, students, and parents to help leaders understand how they can positively change the educational experience of Black students. When Black Students Excel offers real-life examples of outstanding elementary, middle, and high schools where teachers and school leaders have rejected policies and practices built upon deficit perceptions about the capacity of Black students.

Saturn. The Ringed Planet. Harbinger of ideas and wonder. The planet that gave birth to the modern era of science envisioning the myriad of multi-colored rings circling the planet, one of the reasons for the invention of the telescope, and the second largest in our solar system. These are the stories of Saturn, the great Titan. Tales of time, age, and endings.

Fairies have fluttered through popular fairy tales for many years. Have you ever wondered what fairies look like, where they live, or what kinds of tricks they play? Fly through this book to find out the truth about fairies.

Engaging Conversations on Bible and Theology

Long before the kingdoms of Islandia, there ruled an empire. For 2,000 years the world lived under the reign of Edonia. Yet, even the strongest of empires cannot stand forever. Opulence, corruption, betrayal, and bloodshed have sunken their deadly tendrils in Edonia's court. When news of rebellion threatens to bring Edonia to its knees, the emperor must act to save his empire.

Welcome to The Best Life podcast! Here we talk about everything from: success, money, relationships, entrepreneurship, productivity, honest communication, positive psychology, and an abundance mindset. Creating a life that YOU choose.

Have you ever wanted to get a pet? Tag along with Maggie and her family as they go through the steps to get a dog. Grab the leash and pull tight! You're about to get a pet, step by step.