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Pendulums have been around for centuries and have been used for many purposes. This audiobook, however discusses the particular use of pendulums for dowsing. Pendulum dowsing can be quite useful for anyone who has just begun journeying into the spiritual life. You can use it for anything from finding a lost object to opening your energy centers or chakras. No one knows for sure the exact way dowsing works. Some people believe that the pendulum provides a response that comes straight from a Higher Power. Others believe that it works by picking up on the energies of people and objects around it.

Book two of the Mistress Taz series. Having experienced pain and pleasure beyond his wildest imagination, Machin agrees to commit himself fully to life with his new Mistress, signing a contract to become her parttime sub. Pain and humiliation are the regular diet at the hands of this insatiable Mistress, while the wicked maid Freda takes him with her own brand of domination, which includes sensory deprivation. Mistress has craved an invite to one of Mistress Tatyanna’s infamous parties, where rich and powerful people are included in the guest list. He must pass two challenges with the ...

The world of show business has never been easy for anyone. Once given the chance, one must take care of it the same way one takes care of valuable things. One great mistake can affect your whole career, no matter how high your achievements are. Johnny Depp is considered one of the most renowned and successful actors in terms of box office, in which he draws recognition. He has formed a solid bond with moviegoers who span over several generations, because of his ability to absorb himself into a particular assortment of dynamic characters.

J. D. Vance grew up in the hills of Kentucky. His family and friends were the people most of the world calls rednecks, hillbillies or white trash. In this deeply moving memoir, Vance tells the story of his family’s demons and of America’s problem with generational neglect. How his mother struggled against, but never fully escaped, the legacies of abuse, alcoholism, poverty and trauma. How his grandparents, ‘dirt poor and in love’, gave everything for their children to chase the American dream. How Vance beat the odds to graduate from Yale Law School.

Vampires. Shifters. Nephilim. Ema Marx is their savior, but she can’t believe the bloodsuckers exist. Or that she’s one of them. Sure, night vision and super strength are cool, but when an ancient premonition threatens her life, Ema just wants to get the hell out of Dodge. Or in this case, the mysterious castle she wakes up in.

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.

Do you feel "stuck" in your life right now? Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma—or simply feel unhappy or unmotivated—you may be seeking ways to find meaning, or discover the inspiration you need to create a new path in life that better serves you. Mindfulness has gained popularity as a self-help solution for a variety of mental health issues, and mindfulness meditation has been touted as powerfully effective in helping people find focus and balance in order to complete important tasks. But you may wonder, "How does one actually do mindfulness?"

Indrajit and Fix are the founding partners of the Protagonists, a jobber company in Kish. Since the seven great families of Kish farm out all tasks they and the city need doing, a jobber might one day unblock a well; the next, man a tollgate for the fair; and on the third, hunt down a murderer on the loose, all in a corrupt old city that isn't so much governed as kept barely in bounds.

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.

Gates is in love with his best friend and roommate Fletcher. He's tried to date…well, he's thought about it, but in the end, the idea of settling for some other alpha leaves him feeling cold. He knows someday Fletcher is going to find and fall in love with the omega of his dreams, and the only way Gates can survive that when it happens is if he has something in his life that he can put his whole focus and heart into. So, he sets out to have a baby of his very own. Fletcher is in love with his best friend and roommate Gates.

Casey doesn't have much luck in the dating department, so when her girlfriends ditch their girls only weekend for a couple's retreat, she's forced to take desperate measures. Refusing to be the only single one, she does what any quick-thinking girl would do: She lies. It was almost too easy hiring a stranger to pretend to be her hot, rich, successful boyfriend. What she didn't plan on was him being hot, successful, and way too much trouble for her liking.

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.

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.

Millions of adults and children are discovering that the reason they can't seem to get organized, stop procrastinating, sit still, pay attention, and finish what they started is not a lack of self-discipline but, rather, an inborn neurological condition: Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD.

Step into the enthralling world of Andrew Murray (1828-1917), a devout man whose writings and prayer life transformed generations of Bible-believing Christians. Unveiling the lesser-known facets of Murray's remarkable life, this gripping biographical sketch by J.D. King will stir your heart and invite you to go to a deeper place in your relationship with God. While Murray's name is synonymous with prayer and personal devotion, there's a side of him that remains lesser known: his involvement in signs and wonders—particularly in the realm of divine healing. Studying this dimension of ...

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....

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?

Fr. Benedict shows how we can tend with love to the wounds of the Church and of the victims of the failure of the Church. He applies the wounds to the contemporary Church and to the suffering of the people of God and our culture as a whole. He points out that the abuse scandals in the Church have caused horrible harm to the victims, their families and the believing community.

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.