The war ended decades ago. For Charles Weatherby, it never did.Charles "Charley" Weatherby survived the jungles of Vietnam, but survival came at a devastating cost. A highly trained Special Forces soldier hardened by combat, loss, and decisions no man should have to make, Charley returns home carrying an enemy far more dangerous than anything he encountered on the battlefield, an inner presence he calls the Python.Years later, in the quiet landscape of Montana, Dr. Amanda F...

When the scorching Saharan desert becomes the ultimate proving ground, rally racing legends collide in a battle of speed, strategy, and survival.Max "The Madman" Rodriguez has dominated rally racing for years with raw power and aggressive driving. But when the high-tech Proton Racers arrive with their cutting-edge approach, his world is turned upside down. Now, in the unforgiving dunes of the Sahara, Max must prove that heart and instinct can triumph over algorithms and data.

"Here in a straightforward and readable way S. Paul Re'emi takes us into the experience of exile in Lamentations, while Robert Martin-Achard takes us behind that moment into Amos's confrontations with Israel which preceded her exile. The commentaries enable the reader to appreciate much of the prayer and the challenge that these two books expressed, and encourage us to see them as not merely ancient texts but theological resources for the modern world."— John GoldingaySt. Joh...

Meet Clara, a five-year-old girl that is super positive and super happy. If something disappoints, she smiles it away. If something is wrong, she does her best to fix it.Clara learns that she has brain cancer. Her treatment requires surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Like any child, she first resists the need for radiation treatment and years of having to take medicine. She asks questions, her way of making sure that this is the best way to fix it. She reluctantly agrees, and al...

The special bond between Keira and Papa shines as they join together to solve their first crime -- The Case of the Missing Crown Jewels.Keira is an 8-year old with red hair, hot pink glasses, and dresses like Pippi Longstockings. She is not as confident as her fashion statement suggests. Her dreams of being a heroine are overshadowed by a cloud of fear that percolates within her extraordinary imagination. Her grandfather, Papa, is just the opposite. His dress is conservative, and b...

Alaska's summer tundra: 500 miles where wildlife has the right of way.Five elite rally teams. Five hundred miles of unforgiving wilderness. And challenges that push every driver to their absolute limit.François "The Frog" Leapont brings innovative hydraulic suspension and theatrical flair. Max "The Madman" Rodriguez attacks every challenge with raw aggression. Alex Morrison's Steady Steeds counter with methodical precision. Samuel Chen's Proton Racers deploy cutting-edge te...

The Amazon rainforest doesn't care about your horsepower.Six elite rally teams venture deep into the world's most unforgiving jungle, where cutting-edge technology meets nature's chaos and survival demands more than speed.Samuel Chen's Proton Racers bring high-tech precision to terrain that punishes overconfidence. Max "The Madman" Rodriguez attacks every challenge with brute force—until the rainforest teaches him that adaptability trumps aggression. François "The Frog" Lea...

The dunes are waiting. And they don't forgive mistakes.When six elite rally racing teams receive invitations to the Glamis Challenge, they're intrigued: a 150-mile exhibition race through California's Imperial Sand Dunes, competing against America's top dune buggy specialists on their home terrain. The catch? Everyone races in identical Class 1 buggies — no customization, no technology advantage, just pure driving skill.For Max Rodriguez and Tank of the Thundering Thunderpl...

Like a number of other children who live in East End Newport News, Virginia, SIMON HEDGPETH is raised in an overcrowded Apartment Complex that is a haven for drugs and crime. His mother, a drug addict herself, is no help to Simon and his siblings Holly, age 7 and LeRoy, age 8. The three of them live together in the drug and crime infested MACON SHORES apartment complex, along with the mother's boyfriend, also a drug addict. It is Simon's determination to look after his sister and brother t...

This is the story of a twelve year old, Robert, who does not understand the meaning of skin color. When he learns that his grandmother is a white woman, he becomes even more confused. Nevertheless, he continues to fight for what is right, and in the poetry that he often writes it comes out in his poem, Somehow I Never Was a Boy. His grandmother is very proud of him and his poetry, and tells him to keep on feeling the way that he feels. Robert becomes well liked by the Negro population and ...

A Treatise on Regional Iodine Therapy for the Veterinary Clinician is a comprehensive and pioneering work that delves into the therapeutic applications of iodine in veterinary medicine, specifically focusing on its regional use for the treatment of various animal diseases. Authored by Dr. J. D. E. Holmes, this treatise provides an in-depth exploration of the physiological and pharmacological properties of iodine, its mechanisms of action, and its efficacy in addressing a wide range of path...

Bestselling author Robert C. Martin brings new life and updated code to his beloved Clean Code bookWith Clean Code, Second Edition, Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") reinvigorates the classic guide to software craftsmanship with updated insights, broader scope, and enriched content. This new edition--a comprehensive rewrite of the original bestseller--is poised to transform the way developers approach coding, fostering a deeper commi...