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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Alexa Rivers
If Olympus falls... Will they all pay the price? Years ago, Artemis was sent off on a quest. It should have been easy-after all, it involved finding Fenrir of the Norse gods, and finding lost things is what she's known to do. Olympians don't take kindly to insult, and his attack eons ago on Hades resulted in a price on the Norse god's head. As Olympus' bounty hunter, Artemis is more than suited for the task at hand. And yet, Fenrir has eluded her time and time again. Now, frustrated, she's down to her last tricks... and it's only through a twist of fate that she ends up stumbling on the elusive Norse god. But is he truly the villain Olympus seeks? Or was there more at stake when he'd attacked Hades, more than either of them know? Perhaps even something nefarious enough to bring on the end of the world as they know it... The last thing Artemis needs is to lose her focus and start caring for the mercurial, withdrawn god and the demons he keeps wrestling within. Especially when his own pantheon starts hunting them, and things go from messy to straight-on chaotic. When push comes to shove, will Artemis hand Fenrir over to the Olympians to face his punishment, or stand by him and risk losing everything she's ever known? IMMORTAL ROGUES is a paranormal romance series featuring gods and goddesses of various pantheons and their strange tales. Mythology mixes with romance and the supernatural in this new series, part of the ROGUES EXTENDED UNIVERSE. Other series in the Rogues Extended Universe: Moonlight RoguesFlaming RoguesLost Royals of Transylvania
A stubborn business owner, a volunteer firefighter, a forgotten past, and an arsonist. Is it a recipe for love or disaster? lodie Paradis won't let two devastating fires and a theft stand in her way. She's set on keeping her family's Sugar Bush running like it has for one hundred years. She needs to hire a contractor to rebuild the cabin. The only available builder is a man she refuses to trust. He's burned her twice before, and she's fresh out of forgiveness.Bastian Roy is fighting hard to leave his philandering reputation behind. As a volunteer firefighter, he strives to be a respected Eastwood resident. The perfect opportunity comes knocking when the town's jewel needs to be rebuilt. If he can figure out what grudge lodie holds against him, it will be the best job to solidify his family legacy.Tensions run hot between them, slipping from prejudice to friendship. Together, they'll build something new. But relationships are fragile when they're built on a shaky past. Especially when tragedy lurks just around the corner.This small-town enemies-to-lovers slow burn is the first book in the Caribou River series but can be read as a standalone.
High school sweethearts, a tragic accident, and a second chance to salvage their love. Three years ago, an accident ripped Rowan Walker's life apart. He doesn't recognize himself or his life. He's no longer a boyfriend, volunteer firefighter, and friend. But he's got a plan to make amends and get his life back on track. If he catches the Caribou River Arsonist, it will be his apology letter to his family. To Eastwood. To Violet. Violet Ross has always been a fighter, but the darkness in Rowan's head never played fair. Now, Violet has to avoid the man she still loves. No easy feat. They share custody of their dogs, and he hasn't technically moved out yet. Slowly, she lets Rowan back into her life, and her heart reminds her that she's never been a quitter. Old hurts don't stay hidden long when loss and grief follow them around. Violet might still have some fight left in her, but she can't win Rowan's battles for him. She has her own to contend with, something she thought was long gone and buried. This small-town second chance romance is the second book in the Caribou River series but can be read as a standalone.
When the games become real, all bets are off in love and war... DominicI've been staring at Luz for who knows how long. Hell, all of last year. But something in her calls to me as surely as the full moon. Unfortunately, she only has eyes for Lucas. So call me a sucker for punishment, but I'm going to help her. if she wants to draw the alpha's attention, what better way than dating his second in command? Even if it is fake.Should be easy as pie... Then the weird killings start in town, and the Reapers make my job harder. Looks like I'm gonna need all the Romanian courage I can muster to see this to the end - if I survive it. LucreziaSomething about Lucas changed, and lately it's all I can do to stop panting after him. Considering the past I've run away from, that's saying something. Then Dominic comes with this crazy idea: pretend to be his girlfriend, to make Lucas realize he's got the hots for me. And the plan almost works... Until I start falling for the wrong guy. Oh, and somewhere in there, find out I live in a town ruled by werewolves. And some of them want me dead. Why can't life ever be simple? *Book I in a paranormal shifter series filled with werewolves of all kinds, feisty females who stand up to them, and enough suspense to make it interesting. Can be read as standalone.*
Freya and Brennan barely have time to settle in their new romance when tragedy strikes. Sick of waiting for the axe to drop, Freya convinces her partner it's time to fight back. Armed with only the knowledge gained from their respective objects of the power, the two start on a perilous journey to find and destroy the Relics of the Underworld.Unfortunately, they are not the only ones in search of the mythical treasures. The demon Raksh, more determined than ever to free Set, comes up with his most evil plan yet.From Scotland to Slovakia and Egypt, this last installment is packed with action and surprises at every turn., while the gods observe their champions and each challenge they face. As Freya and Brennan get closer to their goal, neither is aware of the ultimate sacrifice awaiting them - nor the ancient god pulling their strings.
The fight with the Vikings may have been successful, but there is no rest for the wicked - and Freya is about to find out just how wicked they can be. Merely weeks after the victory with Cadmael, the young Sage is recovering in Scotland by day, and playing with newfound powers by night. The fun cuts off abruptly when Sam returns with worrying news of a conquistador rallying all the ghosts of Spain in the thousands, and Seamus calls Brennan to help on the new mission. This time, there is more at stake than the fate of the world. Evil awaits galore, safely hidden in the confines of the old city. As they battle attacks from all sides, and hopelessly try to rescue one of their own, Freya and Brennan will have to work together more than ever before. Their pasts will become more intertwined than their futures. And through it all, the dragon manuscript will guide them to survive...or bring them to their doom.
They say blood is thicker than water...But what if family's the source of your pain? TristanI swore I was done with love, after my last failed relationship. Being a soldier means making the tough decisions, all for the good of the pack. So when a little miss full of attitude waltzes in, dragging a shitload of trouble with her, I want nothing more than to make that tough decision and kick her the hell out. Then she turns those big, feisty amber eyes on me, and my wolf roars otherwise. Shit-of-fuck but now I'm screwed.... And her family seriously has a screw loose. As do I, if the nightmares plaguing me are any hint. But I'm gonna have to put on my big boy pants cause there's no way I'm letting her walk out of my life - not when there's obviously more at stake, our history included. DanielaYou'd think running away from a psycho family would swear me off relationships for good. Guess what? So did I. In fact, I specifically searched Tristan out because he's the type I'd never be with. Too much of everything, if you get my gist - attitude included. So why is it when he starts acting all protector, I can't help but swoon? His dark secrets don't scare me as much as this sudden tornado within me. This was not in the plans... And I just might have to make a run for it before he finds out what I'm hiding and starts hating me. But when his touch is so sweet, his need for me so obvious, can I really take off again? More importantly, will he let me?*Book II in a paranormal shifter series filled with werewolves of all kinds, feisty females who stand up to them, and enough suspense to make it interesting. Can be read as standalone for the romance, but reading the series offers a better experience alltogether.*
A fated love. A vengeful sorcerer. And one enchantress struggling to remember... Welcome to the new Camelot. Vivienne du Lac has everything she could wish for - a normal life, easy-going job, cushy nest egg, and the best dog a girl could ask for. If only these recurring dreams of medieval times, mercurial knights and evil sorcerers would stop, she'd even call it the perfect life. One night, the thin veil between reality and dreams snaps - and Vivienne's magical past tumbles into her orderly reality. Because she's not just a regular person... She's the reincarnation of the Lady of the Lake, mythical sorceress from King Arthur's time, and Merlin's apprentice.S bastien Dubois is trapped. Ages ago, he made a choice that would define his future lives, all to save the woman he loves. Now, Vivienne is back in his life, yet despite the sizzling chemistry between them and his desire to forget the past, outside forces demand their separation. And then there's the people he swore allegiance to, and an old foe with his own twisted agenda...Caught between darkness and light, Vivienne quickly finds out not even her closest allies can be trusted. Can she look within and access powers from long past, become the enchantress Merlin meant her to be... Or will she sacrifice it all for S bastien's salvation?
Gods, Faes, demons and sorcerers are all dispensable in this epic saga set in the Arthurian legend period.Before he was Merlin...Meet Emrys, a young wizard with uncommon powers, trying to find his way in a world suspicious of the unknown. A wizard of light magic, he attracts darkness like honey does bees. Enter Atrox, Merlin's ever foe, and sometimes friend. A deity banished to the underworld, he is tasked with creating havoc on earth and corruping the hearts of easily influenced humans. And who is the woman entering Merlin's life, mysterious and elusive, with a hint of sadness that tugs at his heart? Will his love save her, or become both their doom?As these opposites' fates intertwine in fights, bonds and heartache, Merlin grows in his powers...Perhaps too much. Read on to find out how one man's choices changed destiny as it was written. After all, they say the road to hell is paved with good intentions...
Vivienne is still reeling from the fight with Carleigh and finally enjoying some well-deserved quality time with S bastien. Absorbed into each other, neither is aware of the dark forces lurking in the shadows that threaten their newfound happiness.The one who could warn them stays silent - not out of choice. Alistair finds himself bound to a mysterious new enemy, only for an old lover to come to his rescue. Will his demon lord powers be enough to help the Lady of the Lake and her savior? Or will he be faced with a choice that could change everything, including his loyalty?And what of Merlin, whose sole purpose was to imprison the now-immortal Carleigh? Try as they may, none of the heroes can reach him, and his eerie silence is worrisome. Lost opportunities, bitter lovers and ambitious sorcerers collide in one last battle for the fate of the world. In this final installment of the Avalon Chronicles, everything will come full circle...but not everyone may get a happy ending.
In a world where ghosts roam the Earth, one girl, keeper of a powerful legacy, is the only one capable to save it. Freya Hayes, 16, is a powerful Sage. For the past two years, she has trained in order to master her powers and be able to fight evil ghosts. Now, she will have to see if it was all worth it. When an ancient Viking ghost comes back with a vengeance, Freya is the only one capable to fight it.Cadmael is all but an ordinary specter, as he has somehow acquired powers never brandished by ghosts before. At first glance, the mission seems as easy as it can get. But Freya will soon discover that "easy" shouldn't be taken for granted. What the Sage isn't aware of is that this particular ghost may very well hold the key to many answers she seeks.Along with her mentor, Professor O'Keeffe and Sam, her twelve-year-old friend ghost, she will do her best to stop the Vikings from taking over London. But what happens when her powers aren't enough? Will the powerful Cadmael win or will the presence she keeps feeling help Freya defeat him? And if yes, is she ready to accept its help... even it means allowing a few concessions down the road?Making decisions and keeping her head above the water are not the only things Freya has to deal with. Being a teenager is also part of the challenge.
Love, Justice, and Reproductive Health
Alexa Dava
WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (WCC PUBLICATIONS)
2024
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Christ's call to love our neighbours as ourselves includes ensuring that all have access to the resources needed to live and flourish. And yet, societal barriers to reproductive health prevent many individuals from accessing necessary care. Love, Justice and Reproductive Health: A Framework for Churches invites churches to consider reproductive health from a perspective rooted in Christ's love. It introduces key areas and addresses prevalent disparities within reproductive health outcomes. The framework encourages churches to act on this issue, providing programmatic suggestions for them to embody Christ's love and justice within their own contexts.
The Golden Pen; The key to the American dream In "The Golden Pen," Jan Havel Smith, embarks on a quest to uncover his mother's roots in Central Europe while conducting research on the Austro-Hungarian Empire his ticket for a Nobel or pulitzer prize. His journey leads him to the untrodden parts of European history. As Jan delves deeper into his research, he inadvertently becomes a suspect in the daring heist orchestrated by Alexine, seeking revenge for her father's murder by Imperium Historia Veritas widely known as IHV. IHV, led by Maximus, believes Jan to be the mastermind behind the heist, and their pursuit threatens Jan's life. Cornered in Litomerice, near the grave of Blumentritt, Jan finds himself transported back in time through the mystical powers of the Golden Pen. In the past, he witnesses Laong Laan and Blumentritt's life-altering encounters and the correspondence that binds their destinies. Jan's presence in the past unravels a shocking revelation-he discovers that Blumentritt is not just a historical figure, but his own ancestor. This realization deepens his commitment to preserving the truth. Returning to the present, Jan faces surveillance by IHV but finds allies in Maria, a human who chose to be manananggal, a monster of Philippine mythology after experiencing the horrors of the "Balangiga Massacre" and Alexine, who joins him in exposing the truth. Despite threats to his family, Jan resolves to publish his book revealing unknown parts of world history. Throughout the narrative, various first-person perspectives, including Dr. Laong Laan, Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt, Blumentritt's wife, Maria, Alexine, Maximus, and Don Tiburcio, provide unique insights into the intricate web of friendship, betrayal, and historical manipulation. "The Golden Pen" is a thrilling time-travel adventure that challenges the status quo and redefines heroes and monsters in a world where truth is the ultimate treasure, and where the pursuit of Jan's American Dream intertwines with the quest for identity and justice. The novel's unique features: Modern translation of Dr. Jos Rizal's Travelogue from the Philippines to Spain taken from Diario's y Memorias (1961).Never before translated Preface of (1890) Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas annotated reprint by Dr. Jos Rizal.Modern English translation of the fifteen (15) paged Spanish prologue by Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt in Sucesos, his love letter to the Philippines and defense of the Filipinos dream of reforms.Professor Blumentritt's 1886 letter to Professor Hugo Schuchardt warning him about Dr. Jos Rizal translated from German.Twenty (20) correspondences between the doctor, the professor, family and friends taken from Epistolario Rizalino collection.Dr. Jos Rizal's translated French letter to Dr. A. B. Meyer from New Berry Edward E. Ayer Collection about the packages of conserved Dapitan species he sent during his exile.Bayan Ko original lyrics in Spanish, English and BaybayinBaybayin Scripts
Liberal neutrality has two underlying intuitions and therefore two distinct elements. On the one hand it refers to the intuition that there are matters the state has no business getting involved in. On the other hand it is motivated by the idea that the state ought to treat citizens as equals and show equal respect for their different cenceptions of the good life. This book defends this two-fold understanding of neutrality with reference to Rawls’ conception of citizens as free and equal persons. Treating citizens as equals requires the state to grant its citizens equal political rights and also to ensure that these rights have “fair value”. Given the danger that cultural bias undermines the equal standing of citizens, the state has to ensure procedures of political decision making that are able to take citizens’ different conceptions into account.
The series Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft (BZAW) covers all areas of research into the Old Testament, focusing on the Hebrew Bible, its early and later forms in Ancient Judaism, as well as its branching into many neighboring cultures of the Ancient Near East and the Greco-Roman world. BZAW welcomes submissions that make an original and significant contribution to the field; demonstrate sophisticated engagement with the relevant secondary literature; and are written in readable, logical, and engaging prose.
Environmental Chemistry
Alexa N. Rihana-Abdallah; Mark Anthony Benvenuto; Elizabeth S. Roberts-Kirchhoff; Katherine Lanigan; Kendra R. Evans
De Gruyter
2024
isokokoinen pokkari
This compact textbook book on environmental chemistry written for chemists and engineers covers the most important aspects of the topic: sustainability of processes, proper waste disposal, ethical decision making and green chemistry. Along these lines, the authors discuss issues of earth, water, air, fossil and alternative energy, and environmental toxicity.
Die Untersuchung der alttestamentlichen Proverbien und ausgewählter Lehren des ägyptischen Mittleren Reichs zeigt, dass der König in der weisheitlichen Weltordnung zwischen Gott und Menschen thront. Der Weisheit suchende Mensch, die zu findende und zu schützende Ordnung und der sie stiftende Gott sind wesentlich auf das königliche Amt bezogen. Dessen Mittlerfunktion bleibt im Laufe der Entwicklung der Weisheit erhalten. Dagegen unterziehen sich die das Amt bekleidenden Kronerben einer Metamorphose. Nicht nur zum Herrscher geborene oder proklamierte Kronerben, sondern auch Götter und menschliche Liebhaber der Weisheit werden als Könige angesprochen. Letztere sind die Adressaten des Sprüchebuches. Auf ihre Krönung und Beheimatung ist die Komposition der Proverbien ausgerichtet. Ausgehend von der Internationalität altorientalischer Weisheit nimmt Alexa F. Wilke thematische und strukturelle Vergleiche vor. Sie reflektiert kritisch die von führenden Ägyptologen vorgetragenen Thesen über die (Welt-)Ordnung der Weisheit, die lange den Maßstab alttestamentlicher Überlegungen bildeten, und leistet mit ihrer Untersuchung der Proverbien einen Beitrag zur gegenwärtigen Diskussion über die Komposition dieser Sentenzensammlung.