It's a struggle to exist in a pseudo-liberal town, where the proliferation of pessimism entices blood to be spilled by the masses. Not enough people are medicated. Fighting oppression through a chemically induced bliss will only take you so far, until the bottle is barren, and desperation kicks in. These poems are about cheating life, eccentricities, and the will to persist when all other options are futile.
When a leading theology professor releases a series of papers set about finding links and influences of secret societies within the worlds Christian religions and political parties, it draws immediate attention from within the Vatican and American government. One such fellowship/secret society he delved into in depth held great interest for some of those examining their contents, for this group was deemed to be wiped out of existence in the middle Dark Ages. The professor, one Jackson MacInness, claimed that they not only currently existed but also still operated clandestinely within many houses of influence throughout the world. Then as a bonus to this news, he also claimed it was said they held control over a huge treasure put into their trust by the Knights Templar when fleeing France. He went on to add that they also were the guardians of the only true personal relics of Christ still on this earthsomething left for mankind that did not leave with him at the time of his ascension into heaven. MacInness is offered the challenge to research and solve the puzzles within the ancient codes that could lead to their recovery. And so, he starts a venture of religious secrecy, unaware of attracting a group of desperadoes with the glint of gold in their eyes.
When a leading theology professor releases a series of papers set about finding links and influences of secret societies within the worlds Christian religions and political parties, it draws immediate attention from within the Vatican and American government. One such fellowship/secret society he delved into in depth held great interest for some of those examining their contents, for this group was deemed to be wiped out of existence in the middle Dark Ages. The professor, one Jackson MacInness, claimed that they not only currently existed but also still operated clandestinely within many houses of influence throughout the world. Then as a bonus to this news, he also claimed it was said they held control over a huge treasure put into their trust by the Knights Templar when fleeing France. He went on to add that they also were the guardians of the only true personal relics of Christ still on this earthsomething left for mankind that did not leave with him at the time of his ascension into heaven. MacInness is offered the challenge to research and solve the puzzles within the ancient codes that could lead to their recovery. And so, he starts a venture of religious secrecy, unaware of attracting a group of desperadoes with the glint of gold in their eyes.
A tale of greed, betrayal, and vengeance, CHOICE OF ENEMIES is the first in a series of espionage novels featuring Nathan Monsarrat, a former Central Intelligence Agency operative with an extensive knowledge of Africa and expertise in weapons, women, and Benjamins. Light sweet crude is the mother's milk of the Niger Delta. As the price for each barrel rises on the international markets and the stakes for securing the black gold increase, a consortium of American oil companies and the Central Intelligence Agency plot to secure the flow of the crude. In Africa, though, plans unravel as quickly as cheap socks, and promises between partners have the lifespan of a mayfly.Nathan, now a dean at a small college in Massachusetts, is visited by his former mentor at the Agency, who offers him a blunt choice: either travel to the Dark Continent to lay the groundwork for the coup d' tat, or condemn the woman who saved his life to a brutal execution. Out of options, he returns to Africa, where he discovers that the Agency plans to reward his services with an oil soaked grave. Assisted by a coterie of new and old allies, including a beautiful vor with a thirst for power and a yeshiva bocher with a fondness for Armani suits, as well as his own sharp intelligence, considerable wit, and substantial charm, Nathan parries the Agency, circumvents the consortium, and exacts his own vengeance. In doing so, he learns that his choice of friends is as important as his choice of enemies.
To Be A 7th-Day Adventist Christian - The focus of this book is to provide in-depth insights as to what Adventism is about. It's not just about who changed the sabbath day, but also an unveiling that authenticates who this group of Heaven-bound believers are, and why their beliefs have been long misunderstood for many years, despite their strict adherence to Biblical truth. Throughout the pages of this book, you'll learn when is the sabbath day according to the bible, what Adventists believe, sabbath saturday or sunday, and made them peculiar people, loved by God as they are. After reading these pages, you're encouraged to share a copy of this book with everyone you meet; spread it in churches, gift it to your neighbors, both Adventist and non-Adventist friends, the poor and Homeless, every Pastor, and to the ends of the earth. The goal is to share in order to authenticate why no part of the Bible should be misinterpreted or left out, why a clear understanding of Biblical truth as to when is the sabbath day according to the bible, and why sabbath day rules are vital for Spiritual growth, and are the preparation of souls for a soon coming Heaven.
Xi Jinping has made his ambitions for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) perfectly clear, there is no mystery what he wants, first, that China should become a "great maritime power" and secondly, that the PLA "become a world-class armed force by 2050." He wants this latter objective to be largely completed by 2035. China as a Twenty-First-Century Naval Power focuses on China's navy and how it is being transformed to satisfy the "world class" goal. Beginning with an exploration of why China is seeking to become such a major maritime power, author Michael McDevitt first explores the strategic rationale behind Xi's two objectives. China's reliance on foreign trade and overseas interests such as China's Belt and Road strategy. In turn this has created concerns within the senior levels of China's military about the vulnerability of its overseas interests and maritime life-lines. is a major theme. McDevitt dubs this China's "sea lane anxiety" and traces how this has required the PLA Navy to evolve from a "near seas"-focused navy to one that has global reach; a "blue water navy." He details how quickly this transformation has taken place, thanks to a patient step-by-step approach and abundant funding. The more than 10 years of anti-piracy patrols in the far reaches of the Indian Ocean has acted as a learning curve accelerator to "blue water" status. McDevitt then explores the PLA Navy's role in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. He provides a detailed assessment of what the PLAN will be expected to do if Beijing chooses to attack Taiwan potentially triggering combat with America's "first responders" in East Asia, especially the U.S. Seventh Fleet and U.S. Fifth Air Force. He conducts a close exploration of how the PLA Navy fits into China's campaign plan aimed at keeping reinforcing U.S. forces at arm's length (what the Pentagon calls anti-access and area denial [A2/AD]) if war has broken out over Taiwan, or because of attacks on U.S. allies and friends that live in the shadow of China. McDevitt does not know how Xi defines "world class" but the evidence from the past 15 years of building a blue water force has already made the PLA Navy the second largest globally capable navy in the world. This book concludes with a forecast of what Xi's vision of a "world-class navy" might look like in the next fifteen years when the 2035 deadline is reached.
Have you ever wondered what your career and your life will look like in five, ten or even twenty years? Have you ever asked yourself why your career has taken a certain path? Would you like to have more control of your future, or perhaps more understanding of your past? This book was written for you. The Seven Stages of a Dental Practice Life Cycle chronicles real life scenarios based on more than thirty years of experiences from the career of Michael A. Pincus D.D.S. It is an orderly illustration of the journey of a young dental student graduating from dental school and proceeding through a long and wondrous career. It is meant to provide wisdom and insight into each step a young practitioner might take. It is also meant to provide some perspective to the dentists who have already taken those steps. If you are a dental student with mountains of clinical requirements left to complete, and the two students sitting next to you have been finished for months, have faith. If you are five years into your practice, married with your first child on your way, be bold. If you are near retirement, reflect and compare notes. The Seven Stages of a Dental Practice Life Cycle is a humorous, informative , and motivational guide for dentists of all ages.
Lippincott's Illustrated Q&A Review of Biochemistry offers up-to-date, clinically relevant board-style questions-perfect for course review and board prep! Approximately 400 multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanations cover frequently tested topics in biochemistry, including introductory human genetics, cancer biology, and molecular biology. The book is heavily illustrated with photos or pathway diagrams in the question or answer explanation.Online access to the questions and answers provides flexible study options. Over 200 bonus recall-style questions are also included online!
Review by Joe Kilgore"... if this information was to become available and recklessly brought forward, all i can repeat is Lord knows what ramifications it may well present for all of Christianity---and that's no joke."History, religion, facts, faith, truth, consequences--- they all have a mosaic intrigue in this international thriller. The protagonist is an ex-military man and a highly ranked scholar in the fields of theology and ancient languages. Frequently at odds with many of the Catholic Churches teachings, he accepts an invitation from the Vatican to assist in examining ancient documents and text that may provide information about the New Devotion a secret society that they believed had formed again after centuries of being thought to be non-existent.Along with his female assistant Zoe, find themselves in brain-deep dusty research, murder attempts, torture, and more. Hidden agendas proliferate as do potentially lethal interlopers such as the CIA, Moslem Extremists including the Mafia..If all of this sounds slightly Dan Brownish, there is certainly a literary kinship to 'The Da Vinci Code.' However Kelly attempts to one-up his predecessors with both shocking surprises and style. Kelly's story is a compelling blend of recorded history and rich imagination. His prose style employs third-person omnipotence and a formidable vocabulary to dissect and probe every conceivable thought, gesture, and behavior of his major and minor players. Such introspection occasionally impedes the narrative, yet it also provides a platform for examination of multi-layered motivations. His depictions of violence and actions detonate with cinematic impact. If you're into thrillers that stimulate the minds as well as adrenal glands, chances are you will get a charge out of this novel.
Review by Joe Kilgore"... if this information was to become available and recklessly brought forward, all i can repeat is Lord knows what ramifications it may well present for all of Christianity---and that's no joke."History, religion, facts, faith, truth, consequences--- they all have a mosaic intrigue in this international thriller. The protagonist is an ex-military man and a highly ranked scholar in the fields of theology and ancient languages. Frequently at odds with many of the Catholic Churches teachings, he accepts an invitation from the Vatican to assist in examining ancient documents and text that may provide information about the New Devotion a secret society that they believed had formed again after centuries of being thought to be non-existent.Along with his female assistant Zoe, find themselves in brain-deep dusty research, murder attempts, torture, and more. Hidden agendas proliferate as do potentially lethal interlopers such as the CIA, Moslem Extremists including the Mafia..If all of this sounds slightly Dan Brownish, there is certainly a literary kinship to 'The Da Vinci Code.' However Kelly attempts to one-up his predecessors with both shocking surprises and style. Kelly's story is a compelling blend of recorded history and rich imagination. His prose style employs third-person omnipotence and a formidable vocabulary to dissect and probe every conceivable thought, gesture, and behavior of his major and minor players. Such introspection occasionally impedes the narrative, yet it also provides a platform for examination of multi-layered motivations. His depictions of violence and actions detonate with cinematic impact. If you're into thrillers that stimulate the minds as well as adrenal glands, chances are you will get a charge out of this novel.
Discover animals on every continent in a worldwide tour for kids ages 6 to 9 Spark children's curiosity and imagination with a whole world of amazing animals This animal atlas introduces kids to more than 180 animals from all over the globe. They'll explore colorful maps of every continent and ocean and learn all about the creatures that live there. From the smallest insects to the biggest whales, kids can meet each one up close with photos and find out fun facts about their natural environment. Kids will discover animals like: CHIMPANZEE, African Rainforests-Chimpanzees live in trees and grasslands. Like other apes, they are highly intelligent. They also laugh when they're playing TARANTULA, Central America-Tarantulas are large spiders. They have eight legs like other spiders, but they do not spin webs. Instead, they live in an underground burrow.SIBERIAN CHIPMUNK, Northern Asia-Like all chipmunks, a Siberian chipmunk has stripes along its back. It also has cheek pouches that carry food-kind of like grocery bags BELUGA WHALE, Arctic Ocean-This white whale produces all sorts of sounds and has a thick layer of fat under its skin, called blubber. Encourage kids' passion for the natural world with this entertaining choice in educational animal books for kids.
Discover animals on every continent in a worldwide tour for kids ages 6 to 9 Spark children's curiosity and imagination with a whole world of amazing animals This animal atlas introduces kids to more than 180 animals from all over the globe. They'll explore colorful maps of every continent and ocean and learn all about the creatures that live there. From the smallest insects to the biggest whales, kids can meet each one up close with photos and find out fun facts about their natural environment. Kids will discover animals like: CHIMPANZEE, African Rainforests-Chimpanzees live in trees and grasslands. Like other apes, they are highly intelligent. They also laugh when they're playing TARANTULA, Central America-Tarantulas are large spiders. They have eight legs like other spiders, but they do not spin webs. Instead, they live in an underground burrow.SIBERIAN CHIPMUNK, Northern Asia-Like all chipmunks, a Siberian chipmunk has stripes along its back. It also has cheek pouches that carry food-kind of like grocery bags BELUGA WHALE, Arctic Ocean-This white whale produces all sorts of sounds and has a thick layer of fat under its skin, called blubber. Encourage kids' passion for the natural world with this entertaining choice in educational animal books for kids.
