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Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilisation on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them or to fight against the invasion.

Lucy Sullivan is 26 and living it up (and occasionally down) in London. Hers is a life of quiet, undisciplined desperation. But when she and three friends visit a psychic for a bit of fun and the woman's predictions start coming true, Lucy is horrified. For the fortune-teller insisted she'd soon be married - within the year, in fact.Not only does Lucy not have a boyfriend, but the chances of getting one are looking slim. Between the bottles of wine, antidepressants and her addiction to self-help books, she's not quite ready to walk, or even stumble, down the aisle sober. Is Lucy's fate really written in the stars? Or will she finally take control of her own destiny?

Whether you’re a Christian parent, youth leader, or educator who works with Generation Z, this book was written for you. As powerful ideas in our increasingly secular culture shape more of this generation, trusted leaders must share what they know about Jesus in ways that will reach them. But how? Backed by the latest research and first hand experience, this powerful book shows how to share biblical truth with a generation that desperately needs to hear it in a way that draws them in instead of pushing them away. Written by two youth influencers and experts on Generation Z, Sean McDowell, PhD, and J. Warner Wallace, So the Next Generation Will Know is an extraordinarily practical and relatable guide for anyone concerned with ensuring the next generation understands and embraces a biblical worldview.

"I knew it would all end in tears the moment I saw...the hat." Placed under a death debt to a local king by the actions of her mother, Cups finds she can't grow her wings like a proper fairy should. Faced with a sentence of life without the possibility of flight unless she can fulfill her mother's oath, she takes a job at the castle as the Least Jester - only to find the job riddled with all manner of dangers from cupcakes to tea daemons to earth dragons and, worst of all, daydreaming princesses. Suitable for younger audiences and saturated with tea and razor wit, ArtisticWhispers Productions and New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger bring you a belly-full of light comedy in this full-cast production with original music by Danny Schade.

Hunger in the forest “Fuuuurrrrrr n'bum” is a cultural book, which tells the story about the relationship between two best friends in a struggle for survival in the forest. It also represents a culture and way of life that children may not be familiar with. The story teaches important life lessons to children whilst telling them that life is not all roses and a happy ending, but if you learn certain things like "listening and following instructions", then you'll do great in life. A fome na floresta “Fuuuurrrrrr n'bum”, é um livro cultural, que conta a história da relação entre dois melhores amigos em uma luta pela sobrevivência na floresta. Também representa uma cultura e um modo de vida que as crianças podem não estar familiarizadas. A história ensina importantes lições de vida para as crianças, enquanto lhes diz que a vida não é todas as rosas e um final feliz, mas se você aprender certas coisas como "ouvir e seguir instruções", então você se fará muito bem na vida. Author Bio: Being an African is one of the richest benefits as a black woman in society. That gave me the best childhood I could imagine. The reality of my imagination as a child has empowered me to create this magical world that I am so eager to share with everyone and especially with my son; the inspiration that made it all possible. Ser uma africana, é um dos benefícios mais ricos como uma mulher negra na sociedade. Isso me deu a melhor infância que eu poderia imaginar. A realidade da minha imaginação quando criança, me fortaleceu para criar este mundo mágico que estou tão ansioso para compartilhar com todos e especialmente com meu filho; a inspiração que tornou tudo isso possível.

Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store, or was even arrested for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again.