When the mother of a missing two-year-old girl is seriously injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Oslo, crime-fighting duo Blix and Ramm join forces to investigate the case, and things aren't adding up … The second instalment in an addictive, atmospheric, award-winning series.'An exercise in literary tag-teaming from two of Norway's biggest crime writers with a bold new take … a series with potential' Sunday Times'Grim, gory a...

Faith-based organizations are sometimes known for what we're against--and all too often that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda.Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its impact by cooperating, rather than competing. Peter Greer and Chris Horst explore case studi...

Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen.Why do so many organizations wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented?In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and Chris Horst share the results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue organizations and show you how to:● determine whether your or...

Are you ready for an adventure? "What truly sets Elizabeth's stories apart is her masterful use of dialogue. The conversations between her characters are replete with the idioms and speech patterns of the time periods in which the stories unfold, lending a sense of authenticity that makes the characters feel alive. Her vivid descriptions are equally remarkable, painting rustic settings so vividly that you can almost feel the dust of the Wild West under your boots or hear t...

RESET: ONE LONG SECOND AND MANY HEARTBEATSA Journey Through Fear, Courage and ResilienceIn a single second, everything changed.RESET is the true story of Norbert Bugeja's journey through sudden fear, unexpected change, and the long path to emotional and physical recovery. In this heartfelt memoir, Norbert shares raw, real moments of vulnerability and the quiet strength that followed.Written with honesty and purpose, this boo...

**Kifaru – A Final Stop in Africa**What does it take to leave everything behind—and start a new life in the heart of Africa?After an extraordinary 5,000-kilometer journey on horseback across the African continent—an adventure the media would later call *“The Ride of the Century”*—Esther and Horst make a life-changing decision. They turn their backs on Europe and take over a remote safari lodge on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania.Here, far from the pre...

Joy and humor are an integral part of Jewish tradition. The very name of Abrahams son, Yitzchak (Isaac), reflects his mothers laughter when she heard the good news of her forthcoming delivery of a child. She thought it hilarious that she would be blessed with a son in her advanced age. King David danced joyfully and publicly before the Holy Ark as it was being brought back to its home. The rabbis of the Talmud are famous for their antics in bringing happiness and laughter to the bride and ...

Esther and Horst, riding on horseback across one of the most challenging and unpredictable continents on earth, they are pushed to their physical and emotional limits. Day after day, they confront heat, thirst, danger, and the unknown—relying on instinct, resilience, and the bond with their horses.But this journey is more than an adventure.It becomes a deeply personal exploration of the roots of humanity and the limits of their own self. Far from civilization, stripped of c...

This fine collection of vintage mysteries from the pulp magazines presents 13 tales sure to thrill the armchair detective. Included are:HANDS OF DOOM, by David H. KellerEVIDENCE, by Murray LeinsterTHE DRUMS OF DEATH, by J. Allan DunnHAIR OF THE CAT, by Robert TurnerHELL’S SIPHON, by George Harmon CoxeDIBBLE DABBLES IN DEATH, by David Wright O’BrienCLOSE TO MY HEART, by Chester S. GeierTHE RAG-TAG GIRL, by Norbert DavisMASTER O...

An action-packed thriller, Mild Mannered Men explores how a simple mistake can change the lives of countless people. An honest mistake leads to the accidental exchange of a disc that holds top-secret information which can threaten the socioeconomic fate of the world as we know it.The novel follows Sergei, an ex-KGB freelancer who's dealing with the Cartel and China's technology leader. Happy Camper, sister of George Camper, a cybersecurity expert, is putting together a ven...

Lukas has always been fascinated by the stars. Even as a little boy he kept a telescope in his room and spent his nights using it to explore heaven. He dreamed of becoming an astronomer and the to unravel mysteries of the universe. He wanted to know if it was out there there were other beings who, like him, looked up and wondered if they were alone. He had reached his goal. He worked as an astronomer in an observatory in the Alps, equipped with one of the most powerful telescopes in the wo...

In his characteristic no-nonsense approach, Horst Schulze shares the visionary and disruptive principles that have led to immense global success over the course of his still-prolific fifty-year career in the hospitality industry.In Excellence Wins, the cofounder and former president of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company lays out a blueprint for becoming the very best in a world of compromise and half measures.For over twenty years, Schulze fearlessly l...