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Epi Dalmau is a desperate man. Early one morning, he carries a duffle bag into a dingy bar in a rough neighborhood of Barcelona. Four other people are in the bar: his brother Alex, his good friend Tanveer, the bartender, and a Pakistani man who wandered in to use the restroom. Epi grabs a hammer out of his duffle bag and attacks Tanveer. After a brief struggle and a couple of blows, Tanveer lies dead on the floor and Epi flees the bar. Alex and the bartender plan to find and protect Epi, while blaming the murder on the unfortunate Pakistani man, who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos.

In the ninety-ninth district of a sprawling reeducation compound, freethinking artists and academics are detained to strengthen their loyalty to Communist ideologies. Here, the Musician and her lover, the Scholar, along with the Author and the Theologian, are forced to carry out grueling physical work and are encouraged to inform on each other for dissident behavior. The prize: winning a chance at freedom.

Eight-year-old Bailey has spent most of her young life in a hospital. She is beginning to lose faith that she will ever be well again and desperately prays for an angel to help her. Soon, Bailey befriends an old grumpy maintenance man, and they both begin an epic journey when Bailey opens the cover of a book that Henry created for her. A tale of courage, faith, friendship, and love unfolds as Henry and Bailey fight for their survival while confined to a hospital and unspeakable darkness that is determined to overtake them.

This book takes many of Solomon's great maxims and categorizes them for the listener. Do you understand the power of the mouth? Why discipline matters? Or even how discernment can simplify one's life? This treasure chest of proverbs will help you find the knowledge you need to avoid pitfalls and maintain contentment. 

Inspirational. Motivational. Insightful. Truthful. Spanning from friendship, love, wisdom, life, and death, these quotes present a mind-expanding collection of ideas that will inspire and can change your life. There is space for the listener to write notes or doodle their responses to each quote. Perfect for teachers, leaders, managers, coaches, philosophers, intellectuals, free-thinkers, and everyone in between!

When Kevin's mom gets kidnapped by a villainous criminal, their call to adventure arrives. Now, the group must team up for the first time, as their explosive action adventure begins! Can Kev's bravery, Mike's instincts, Army skill, Sal's toughness, and Smooth's raps save Kevin's mom from the rocket launcher toting villain Pierre?

A delightful biography of a celebrated Stradivarius cello and an inviting overview of cello music and musicians by world-famous concert cellist Carlos Prieto. 

Sometimes, we spend so much time focusing on the one thing that went wrong, we lose sight of the 99 other times things went right. Researchers have found that the act of counting one's blessings actually helps strengthen relationships, in all forms. In The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S., the undervalued concept of gratitude is the critical theme. This book will teach you to appreciate the good in your life and encourage you to maintain a positive attitude despite the negativity that surrounds you.

Prayer changes things. Effective prayer that is. And to pray effectively, one has to answer a few questions: Who is God? How should I begin a prayer with him? What increases my odds of getting a response from God when I pray to him? Jesus answered those questions and more when he taught his disciples: 'The Model Prayer;' It's the blueprint for effective communication with God.

A collection of original poems on love, hate, life, death, despair, and joy. Most are classically and formally structured. Perfect for kids and adults alike.

No name has been more popular, more loved, or more controversial than Jesus Christ. And yet there's a tension between his legacy as the world's greatest, most popular hero and the reality that even pastors and churches violate his teachings on a daily basis. For this reason, an individual must hear from Jesus for himself and then determine his or her beliefs. Is Jesus truly who he said he was? In this book, it's time to meet the one who claims to be our savior...and make that determination for yourself.

So many events in this world are beyond our control, sometimes even beyond our understanding. No matter what we accomplish, disappointment is inevitable. Worse yet, no matter how powerful we become, eventually we must all pass away. "What do we gain from all our days of labor in life?" It's a question we've all asked. In this motivational self-help book, the answer comes from the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon.

If you are one of the many people thinking of changing or improving your current situation and lifestyle, you may have considered enrolling in a for-profit, postsecondary career training institution. These are the schools that you often see advertised on TV, in local newspapers, and on the Internet. But due to bad business practices and deceptive approaches, these schools have created an environment that puts profit over competence, leading thousands of students to suffer financial and educational losses as a result.

Volonia. A magical and regal planet. Powerful witches and warlocks live beneath the surface and protect Volonia’s magical secrets. They have lived in peace for eons, performing powerful rituals, and using their magic to make the society prosper. But now, something is stirring in the ranks of the lower class of Volonian people. A resistant movement that threatens to ruin their peaceful way of life. The danger of a civil war breakout is close; the opposing sides are equal in their strengths, and both are looking for Volonia’s most coveted, powerful object.

Keeping a healthy brain is particularly important as we age in years. Just as our bodies wear over time, the brain can lose some of its sharpness, which can cause our memories to decline as well. Although we cannot prevent all of the consequences that come with aging, there are steps we can take to try to buffer our brains and protect them from cognitive decline. Luckily, there is no need to invest in expensive programs to focus on improving your brain health.

Pedro, un caballero acaudalado encuentra el cuerpo de una joven y bella dama en un lejano paraje cubierto por una sabana. Cinco días depués, ella despierta de su letargo y solamente recuerda su nombre, Eva. Una mujer que debe evocar su remoto destino marcado por la tragedia, la esperanza y un amor que traspasa la mayor de todas las fronteras.

¿Porque orar por nuestros difuntos? ¿Que tan necesitados están ellos de nuestras oraciones? Un completo compendio sobre el purgatorio: en la iglesia primitiva, la patrística, la edad media, los concilios ecuménicos, la liturgia, el Magisterio de la iglesia, la doctrina de la justificación, la reforma y la contrareforma, el protestantismo, en el arte, etc.

Let's face it. Business can be a fight, particularly when you're trying to establish on online. And like all fights, to succeed you must find the winning techniques and apply them. We need customers and clients to discover us, love us and keep returning for more. We as well know that the best businesses are authorities at branding.

This three-book series utilizes God's wisest two messengers, Jesus and Solomon, to chart a path wherein the listener may obtain both abundant life and everlasting life.