An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
LET THE SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE INCOMPETENT COUNTESS COMMENCE Thanks to Baron Rize's wisdom (emphasis on the "dumb"), Babalon has brilliantly bounced back into beauty! To further develop his territory, Rize plans out a beach resort. Meanwhile, his resort rival, Countess Silica Palaceside has her hands full cracking down on the krakens crashing her coral reef and county commerce. Her plan? Kidnap some subjects who won't be missed and use them as live sacrifices to bait the krakens away. Upon stumbling into evidence of Silica's crime, Rize hatches a scheme of his own: Blackmail the corrupt countess with evidence of her crimes to secure maritime rights for himself! Will he fight Silica one-on-one to monopolize resort tourism?! Thus begins the third act of the lord who never learns!
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
Corruption in Nigeria addresses the effects of corruption in Nigeria and provides a concise overview for a lasting solution. Offering insight from the authors' original thinking and experiences, the book traces corruption from colonial rule through nearly fifty years of successive civilian and military government, counter coupes, and ethical reform programs that were launched using Mazi A. Kanu Oji's ideas. The experience of Nigeria, as the most populous country in Africa with great potential for becoming one of the world's leading nation-states, is relevant to African studies, political science, public administration, and leadership studies, as well as U.S. and global policy interests on health and human rights, ethical leadership, and governance in Africa.
The African experience is a compelling theme that will continue to inspire great books of this nature. From Mali, Kanem-Bornu, Sokoto, Benin, Opobo to Arochukwu the stories are the same, of empires and kingdoms systematically broken up and destroyed by the West and ultimately rendered puerile and irrelevant. For centuries, Africa was mindlessly plundered and impoverished by the West. It is a historical fact that while the slaves from Africa were used to power the industrial revolution in Europe and the high yields in the plantations of the Americas, African societies remained neglected and plundered so much so that up to the present time they still manifest all the vagaries of underdevelopment. Aro kingdom had attained great height prior to the monumental destruction, trauma and dislocation occasioned by the British expedition of 1902 and several other problems arising from slavery and colonialism.
Seeking to keep his curse hidden, Crow finds himself in one imbroglio after another. His bullshitting has somehow earned everyone’s respect and adoration, and they all mistakenly believe he’s a “myth conqueror”—someone who can freely command cursed arms. Now Crow’s antics have landed him in a precarious situation. For one thing, he’s on the radar of the evil organization Wanpurgis. Even worse, the king has personally ordered him to hunt down and kill a dragon—the strongest kind of aetherborn—alone. Armed with his cursed blade (or is it armed with him?) and a new ensemble of other weapons hellbent on making his life a living nightmare, he sets off to fulfill this impossible mission and maybe—just maybe—not die horribly.
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
Crow Titus is the greatest hero in the land. He’s gallant, brave, and adored by all—the perfect warrior. Or he would be if not for one minor detail: it’s all an act! He’d like nothing more than to take it easy and live a quiet life, preferably with an above-average girlfriend and a significant amount of wealth. Unfortunately, his cursed blade takes control of his body in its quest for its favorite meal—souls. But thankfully, it prefers to feast on the wicked. So in order to keep his curse a secret (and his sword satiated), Crow must keep up the act as a hero and slay the dangerous aetherborn that have been plaguing humanity for a thousand years. Otherwise, his sword might turn its hunger on the innocent and turn Crow into a mass murderer!
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
The richest, largest and most authentic repository on Arochukwu history, culture and civilization; written by Aro, devoid of misinterpretations by outsiders and pseudo-historians. This incisive book series presents Aro history as it is, not as perceived by outsiders. Indeed, Aro now has its own history, told by her people.
When Alices husband, George, passes away, her world is turned upside-down by grief. Still, she is a strong, modern woman, unafraid of facing challenges head on. She will not allow the loss of her beloved to completely destroy her life, especially since she still has a daughter to care for. However, a mystery changes everything Alice thought she knew. While living in Melbourne, Australia, Alice receives two letters at two different times that both have to do with her husband and the possible secrets he kept. Her search for truth in the midst of apparent betrayal leads her as far away as London, Cape Town, and New Zealand. Three families soon become embroiled in Alices quest for closure. Meanwhile, Alices daughter is ill, and this faithful mother must go to incredible lengths to care for her, all in the name of love. Alices entire search is about love actuallywhich love is real and which is fake? As she unravels the mystery of George, she retains her stalwart strength, struggling to turn heartbreak into hope and fear into faith.
RIZE N' TENSIONS Blundering into battle with the bordering barony, the Bottom-Tier Baron continues his rise to the top! Thanks to the misunderstandings of his subjects, Baron Rize has maxed out his approval rating. Next on the agenda? Bouncing back business in the Barony of Babalon! His secret scheme was to counterfeit specialty products from the neighboring Barony of Bonclair, beginning a bootleg bonanza. However, Baron Zhaikov has caught on and declared war! Rize's number one priority is safety–specifically for number one: himself. So he goes to battle with the sleazebag strategy of using his adoring subjects as meat shields. But thanks to even more misunderstandings, their loyalty to him continues to skyrocket! Can he ride this accidental, electric morale and snatch victory from the jaws of his foe?!
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
The unique book is a mix of Christian poems and political poems. Meant to challenge people to think deeper into what it truly means to have close, loving relationship with God the creator. Also encourages people to search for the true living God. As well as trying to illustrate the nature of Islam and its negative effects on its believers. This is a genuinely compassionate poetry book and expresses the love that our Father God has for his children. Also, giving us some directions on how to praise the Lord so we can please him as well as enjoy the one-on-one relationship with him who is almighty. Some of the poems concentrate on the true nature of Allah, the God of Islam, and how it is influencing the nation of Iran.
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
An ordinary university student, faced with a debt crisis, coincidentally opened his eyes and died. Not only did he pay off his debts, his life was also at its peak ...
The book is about a family torn apart by the loss of four sons in the First World War and how they find happiness in their grief in different ways and with other people. Miranda is the main character. She is a strong, determined woman who achieves a great deal without family support initially. There are many interesting characters who assist in supporting the main character. There are twists and turns to delight readers on every page. The story is set in 19181920 when times were tough in Australia following the war, especially in small country towns. The white roses theme runs throughout the book as a symbol of hope and forgiveness.
The novel opens with a woman dressed in all black, performing a vengeful act on her husband of fifteen years, whom she has just found out to have committed bigamy with a twenty-three-year-old woman in another part of Australia and has a child with her, leaving Mary to feed and bring up her seven children with little support and no money. The story moves through Marys life as she tackles poverty head-on and makes a living using her skills to make whisky. Her family is linked to a wealthy doctors family, and as the children grow and mature, their stories come into play. There is sadness, grief, hurt, and love in all its many forms, and there is forgiveness, gentleness, and respect. The novel draws on family history passed down through generations, although names have been changed. It is a story about family love and forgiveness, which many people will enjoy reading for pleasure.
The book follows the story of Molly who is sentenced to seven years imprisonment to Australia in 1840. She arrives at the gold town ofecoming one of Australia's wealthiest women and finds happiness along the way.
Arochukwu kingdom has a great history, made more profound and authentic by its deep-rooted culture and traditions. Also, it's richly endowed with abundance of human and material resources, enough to transform it into an enviable society. This was demonstrated by the socio-economic and political exploits of our forebears in the 18th and 19th centuries when the kingdom was a Mecca of sorts. This book is incisive, thought provoking and a compendium of thoroughly researched data on Arochukwu history and civilization. It is authored by Aro citizens themselves and draws attention to some of the salient issues and grey areas which are yet to be successfully resolved by researchers.
In 1954, Marion Willis and Evan Devlin were best friends in Goldtown. Only eleven years old, they both had dreams of escaping their small town and doing big things in some far away place. They often spoke of their dreams while hiding out in their favorite abandoned mine, despite warnings from their parents that the mine could collapse at any time. One day, their parental warnings come true as the mine caves in. Marion escapes before Evan and runs home, only later learning that Evan never made it back to the Devlin house. Soon, Evan is declared deadbut hes anything but dead. Evan, too, fled the mine but runs away to start his new life as a shearer and changes his name to William. Years later, Marion has become a successful lawyer. Shes called back to Goldtown when Evans mother, Frances, is accused of murder. Both Evan and Marion took different paths, but their lives coalesce in the town of their births as Marion defends Frances in court, and Evan comes to terms with a past he thought he escaped.
UNWANTED is a story that brings to the fore discrimination and stigmatization towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Set in the bustling city of Port Harcourt, it narrates the story of three youthful girls and a young man whose paths are more intertwined than they can imaginemade stronger and weaker by their experiences of stigmatization. It is a tale of struggles, successes and human frailties.
In 1853 in Australia, the gold rush is at its peak. In Victoria, tent cities are erected in many parts of the land. Some people find gold but most do not, resulting in poverty and desperation. The tent cities are noisy, dirty, and rife with fights and brawls. Courageous and determined, women have to work extra hard to survive such violent circumstances. Sarah is a young woman from England who arrives in Australia full of hopes and dreams. Following a brief affair, she becomes pregnant, and those dreams are shattered when she is abandoned and left to survive on her own. But Sarah finds strength she never knew she had. She gives birth to her child and, miraculously, is soon left with a large sum of money. She moves to Melbourne with her baby where she starts a thriving business. Sarah faces further challenges but confronts them in her calm and gentle way. She is even reunited with the father of her child. When Sarah left England, she had an expectation of where her path would take her. Imagine her surprise as she lives an amazing, adventurous life she never anticipated.
It is 1893 in Australia when a girl is dropped off at a boarding house with nothing but a few days of rent money, a locket that states her name is Adelaide, and a plain brown dress. Without any memory of how she arrived, the girl soon learns she has been drugged, starved, and birthed a baby two days earlier. Now Adelaide is left with more questions than answers as she wonders if she has a family and whether she will ever know her baby. After it is decided that Adelaide will become a wet nurse for the son of the wealthy James Billington whose wife has just died during childbirth, she carries out her duties and even has a passionate encounter with her boss until his son suddenly dies. But just as Adelaide returns to the boarding house to work, tragedy strikes and leads her in a different direction that includes an arranged marriage and an unexpected pregnancy. As life is created and other lives end, Adelaide is led down an unpredictable path where she learns of her secret past, finds true love, and valiantly struggles to achieve her dreams. Gypsy Lullaby is a tale of tragedy, mystery, and love as a girl embarks on a coming-of-age journey that she hopes will lead her to the truth and the happiness she deserves.
During the 1850s Australian gold rush, Annie flees home to avoid abuse and painful memories. She walks for miles, desperate for safe haven, until she runs into Ted, a former teacher. The man is welcoming and kind and becomes a surrogate father to young Annie. Slowly, she grows into a beautiful woman under the guidance of the man who treats her as his daughter. When Annie is sixteen, tragedy strikes, and she must leave the cozy home Ted built for them both. She moves to Melbourne, where she becomes very wealthy, thanks to Ted. She dreams of one day opening her own restaurant, so she works in several in order to get a handle on the business, never expecting futher disaster. Annie is attacked, and as if the incident is not traumatic enough, she ends up pregnant. In an era when single parenting is a thing far into the future, she must make a brave choice as she stumbles upon true love. She will eventually confront the villain who raped her but not before finding the courage to live the wonderful life she deserves, no matter the setbacks.
Following the startling events of 'New Krypton', Earth finds itself without Superman! The only thing standing between the good citizens of Earth and the shadow of doom are the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird. But who are these two heroes who have taken their names from legends of Krypton's past?
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