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Secrets: A Young Adult Spiritual Warfare Suspense Series (Beauties from Ashes book 1)Every girl has a secret she hopes the light will never find--but the demons already have.Four girls. Four sets of secrets. Four searching for answers.Mackenzie is the shy, awkward new girl at school, depressed and desperate for a real friend. When she stumbles upon the deepest secret of a sarcastic, angry-at-the-world track star, Krystal, they become instant enemies-especially about the flirtatious baseball player, Bryce.</p:Tammi, a gloomy singer/musician who couldn't care less about what others think of her, meets Sadie, a dancer and a people-pleaser with a cotton candy disposition. They have nothing in common until their lives begin to collide in more ways than one.As the girls' worlds begin to converge, their secrets rather than their similarities draw them together. Meanwhile, all that's kept hidden has left them vulnerable to a battle in an invisible realm where demonic creatures fight to keep the girls chained to their pasts while angels of light work to free them.Can good ever come from evil? Can beauty ever arise from ashes?

Are you looking to learn more about Texas? Sure, you've heard about the Alamo and JFK's assassination in history class, but there's so much about the Lone Star State that even natives don't know about. In this trivia audiobook, you'll journey through Texas's history, pop culture, sports, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Texas, some of the things you will learn include: Which Texas hero isn't even from Texas? Why is Texas called the Lone Star State? Which hotel in Austin is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States? Where was Bonnie and Clyde's hideout located? Which Tejano musician is buried in Corpus Christi? What unsolved mysteries happened in the state? Which Texas-born celebrity was voted "Most Handsome" in high school? Which popular TV show star just opened a brewery in Austin? You'll find out the answers to these questions and many other facts. Some of them will be fun, some of them will creepy, and some of them will be sad, but all of them will be fascinating! This audiobook is jam-packed with everything you could have ever wondered about Texas. Whether you consider yourself a Texas pro or you know absolutely nothing about the state, you'll learn something new as you discover more about the state's past, present, and future. Find out about things that weren't mentioned in your history book. In fact, you might even be able to impress your history teacher with your newfound knowledge once you've finished listening! So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now to learn all there is to know about the Lone Star State!

When a door opens for Gracie Camden to leave Cape Cod and move to Manhattan as a nanny for a Juilliard drama instructor, she fully expects God to use her acting talent and launch her to stardom. She’s been here been six months. What’s taking him so long? Seymour Kaufman relocates to New York City from Iowa due to a shortage of mohels (circumcisers) in the tri-state Messianic congregations. Secretly, he hopes to explore a deeper relationship with Metropolitan Opera star and fellow Moldovan, Polina Zelenka. Seymour is conflicted when he meets her less complicated, widowed cousin. Meanwhile, fresh from Palm Beach, the Chief plans to cap off his short yet lucrative career as an international jewel thief with a multi-million dollar heist during the Met’s gala in Polina’s honor. His usual modus operandi is to work alone—but this time is different. While Seymour celebrates every closed door by believing God will open a better one, Gracie whines and wonders why God doesn’t bless her plans. Gracie finally learns success is not about making it big in the Big Apple, but about living God’s perfect plan for your life.

Ashland, Pennsylvania, 1959Fourteen-year-old Tommi “Pockets” Leland and fifteen-year-old Vince “Runner” Ramsey have become the best of friends ever since they met while shooting pool at Joe’s Variety Store in downtown Ashland. But Pockets’ newfound faith in God and Runner’s lure to break the law puts a deep wedge in their relationship.Runner is caught stealing, and only Captain Arlene Masters, counselor at Salvation Army Post 71, saves him from being sent to the Erie Reform School for at least a year. Although he walks the straight and narrow for a while, he doesn’t seem to learn his lesson. While Pockets and Runner work as pinsetters at the Sunset Bowling Lanes, Pockets spots Runner at the cash register. Is he stealing money again?Pockets’ heart is ripped to shreds as Runner is arrested. Now he’ll probably be sent away for a long, long time.Or will he?

Want to learn more about the state of Ohio? How much do you really know about the Buckeye State? There's so much to learn about the state that even natives don't know! In this audiobook, you'll learn more about Ohio's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Ohio, you'll find the answers to the following questions: Why is Ohio called the "Buckeye State"? Why is Ohio known as the "Mother of Presidents"? Which superhero originated from the state? Which Ohio musicians went to high school together? What urban legends haunt the state? Which national sports league was formed in Ohio? And so much more! This audiobook is packed with trivia facts about Ohio. Some of the facts are surprising, some of them are strange, and some of them are goosebumps-inducing, but all of them are fascinating. You'll learn everything you could have wondered about Ohio and then some. Whether you're just learning about Ohio or you already think you're an expert on the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. Even your history teacher will be impressed!

If God spoke directly to you, would you listen? Would you still say “God is good” if tragedy came knocking on your door? Join eleven-year-old Lexi on an eye-opening journey of empowerment and Holy-Spirit-discovery as she juggles family and friends, church and school. Sometimes the most important things in life unfold in the most unexpected ways. “I believe God longs to partner with our kids. Power Up beautifully illustrates the wonderful adventure of getting to know the Holy Spirit and what can happen in our lives as we learn to obey his prompting. I’m excited to share Lexi’s journey with my children!” --Putty Putman, author of Live Like Jesus and Kingdom Impact, School of Kingdom Ministry founder Come along! It’s time to join the adventure!

The death of her king changes Karina’s life forever. Fleeing the royal house, she must leave her life behind to seek out the Armor of the Creator—to save the very people who now hunt her.Faramos, the evil warlock waiting to unleash hell, knows the Creator has already chosen his warrior, so he sends his bounty hunter to retrieve her. After Tristan abducts her, he witnesses Karina’s gentle nature and strong independence, and he finds he can’t complete his assignment.Together, they set out to retrieve the armor and defeat the hordes of creatures sent to destroy them. But is Tristan’s heart secure as he faces certain death for defending the queen? And will Karina have the courage to become all the Creator intends her to be? Failure will condemn the world to eternal darkness.

From rampage killers to hunters that seek out human prey in the shadows of the night, this serial killer anthology is a collection of horror stories. Collectively these men were responsible for hundreds of deaths, and they all belong in the realm of the worst serial killers to date. Delve into eight different cases and explore the heinous deeds committed, the background of each killer, and the apparent motives for their crimes. There are those who went on deadly rampages, such as Cho Seung-Hui and George Hennard; men who decided to inflict as much terror in one day as they possibly could. Famous serial killers are included, such as the Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, and the Beast of the Ukraine, Anatoly Onoprienko. There are also lesser known murderers such as Fritz Haarmann and Ronald Dominique, who preyed on young men for their own deviant pleasures. Each of these true murder stories will leave you with a sense of horror and perhaps a little fear. David Parker Ray's surviving victims still live in fear today, and this notorious true crime story is one of the most sadistic and disturbing. With tales of torture, mind control and violence, very few survived their time in Ray's toy box. The true crime stories in this book have been selected because of the horrendous nature of their actions and the sheer volume of victims they slaughtered. Innocent people, going about their daily business or asleep in their beds, all make up these serial killers true crime stories.

Murder, terrorism, and mass killings were prominent in the news for 2018, and in this true crime anthology, you will find the cases that made international headlines from January to the end of December. An entire year has been included in this audiobook, and as we go into 2019, it's important to remember not only the shocking events that took place, but also to acknowledge the many that lost their lives at the hands of others this year. The types of cases included are: Serial killers Family murders Mass murders School shootings Major hacking incidents Terrorist acts Cold cases There have been many advances in technology that has led to the uncovering on many suspects in cold cases, including the identity of the Golden State Killer, a secret that had remained hidden for decades. A number of cold case murders were solved this year, bringing an end to the torture the affected families and the investigators had endured for so many years. Tragically, school shootings were still prevalent, and mass shootings seem to be on the rise. Terrorism struck many corners of the world, in a variety of ways, but results were swifter in identifying perpetrators and taking action. Some of the featured events in this anthology include: Marshall County High School shooting The Turpin family Larry Nassar and Harvey Weinstein Coincheck hacking Bruce McArthur - serial killer Atlanta cyberattack International spy poisonings Scottsdale spree killings Miles family murders Murder of XXXTentacion Pittsburgh synagogue massacre Mail bombing Plus many, many more. If you are a lover of true crime, and want an anthology to add to your collection, this is the audiobook for you.