"Hit me, Artemis." Lucian took another step closer. "Every second you hesitate, your punishment doubles."Artemis's lips curled into a smirk as he stepped closer. He slowly raised his hand toward the professor's lips, but Lucian caught it before it could make contact.An amused chuckle rumbled in his chest."Twenty seconds gone, Professor. You'd better punish me hard."Artemis McAlester was feared for two reasons.His ability to break anything.And...

What happens when your intentions and another person's experience no longer tell the same story?The Space Between Intent and Impact is a thought-provoking exploration of leadership, professional boundaries, workplace allegations, evidence, accountability, and the complex distance between what we intend and how our actions may be perceived.Set against the demanding world of international and humanitarian operations, the book follows an experienced p...

HOW TO GET BUSINESS FUNDING IN SOUTH AFRICA & INTERNATIONALLYStarting or growing a business often requires capital—but knowing where to find funding, how to qualify, and how to present your business to funders can be just as important as having a great business idea.How to Get Business Funding in South Africa & Internationally is a practical guide for entrepreneurs who want to understand the funding landscape and learn how to approach diffe...

Before the universe existed — before light, matter, or time — a Father made a decision. He wanted a family.Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?THE GOD FILE traces one unbroken story from before time began to the door standing open right now — the fall, the flood, the call of Abraham, and the cross, leading to an invitation waiting for you today. Drawing on Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, it unpacks the nature of the soul, the mystery of mar...

Embark on a giant-sized adventure with this beautifully illustrated, classic edition of Jack and the Beanstalk! Perfect for young dreamers and adventure-seekers, this timeless children's storybook brings the thrill of magic and bravery right into your child's hands.Follow the unforgettable tale of Jack, a brave but mischievous boy who trades his family's only cow for a handful of mysterious beans. When tossed out the window, they sprout overnight into a colossal beanstalk ...

The content typically encourages curiosity, with each illustration and description designed to foster exploration of the natural world and fundamental scientific ideas. Topics might range from the workings of simple machines to the properties of elements and even basic ecological systems. The illustrations are a key feature, making abstract scientific ideas more relatable and visually engaging for children.This book not only serves as an educational tool but also reflects an era when scien...

★ The Oldest Story in Human History Reborn into a Modern Fantasy Epic ★Over 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, the legend of King Gilgamesh was carved onto clay tablets. Today, humanity's first epic hero returns in a fast-paced, modern fantasy narrative optimized for contemporary readers and listening flow.■ ABOUT THIS EDITION- Modernized Narrative Flow: Replaces archaic tablet fragments and rigid poetic repetition with clear, vivid prose while preserving the ep...

With 97 illustrations by Gustave Dore. According to Wikipedia: "The Douay-Rheims Bible, also known as the Rheims-Douai Bible or Douai Bible and abbreviated as D-R, is a translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English. The New Testament was published in one volume with extensive commentary and notes in 1582. The Old Testament followed in 160910 in two volumes, also extensively annotated. The notes took up the bulk of the volumes and had a strong polemical and patristic characte...

The Mabinogion, a rich tapestry of Welsh folklore and medieval storytelling, is a compilation of mythic tales that reflect the cultural and historical background of early Welsh literature. Composed in Middle Welsh and dating from the 12th to the 13th centuries, the tales draw on an oral tradition that weaves together folklore, history, and Arthurian legend with extraordinary narrative techniques. The work comprises several stories, including those of heroes such as Pwyll, Branwen, and Culh...

The Cloud of Unknowing is an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in the latter half of the 14th century. The text is a spiritual guide to contemplative prayer. "Be willing to be blind, and give up all longing to know the why and how, for knowing will be more of a hindrance than a help." This 1912 edition was edited by Evelyn Underhill, and contains her introduction.

Beowulf is an Old English epic poem consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It may be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and is commonly cited as one of the most important works of Old English literature. A date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating pertains to the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025.The author was an anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet, referred to by scholars as the "Beowulf poet".The poem is set in Scan...

The Orkneyinga Saga opens a doorway into the Norse world of the Northern Scottish Isles, where earls, bishops, poets, and warriors shaped a turbulent history of conquest and inheritance. This translation presents the great saga of Orkney with scholarly notes, maps, and an introduction that makes its vivid prose accessible while preserving its value as a major historical source for Northern Scotland. The book traces Orkney from its obscure pre-Norse past, when Celtic and Pictish peoples lef...