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Introducing "The House Always Wins: The Unseen World of Casino Security," the ultimate handbook for anyone interested in the complex world of casino security. From preventing theft and fraud to responding to emergencies and complying with legal and regulatory requirements, this book covers everything you need to know about keeping a casino safe and secure.This book is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of security in the casino industry....
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Dr. Michael S. Heiser, a Scholar-in-Residence at Faithlife Corporation, presents fifteen years of research on what the Bible really says about the unseen world of the supernatural-unfiltered by tradition or by theological presuppositions. "People shouldn't be protected from the Bible," Dr. Michael S. Heiser says, but theological systems often do just that, by "explaining away" difficult or troublesome passages of Scripture because their literal meaning...
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2023.
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"Renowned spiritual teacher and co-founder of The Way of the Rose Perdita Finn teaches the art and healing power of connecting with the dead, as she guides readers through the magical process of conversing with the unseen world. What if you could live in a world where the guidance of those who were gone was available, right at your very fingertips? It's possible, if we are open to it. Anyone can reclaim the forgotten guidance of the dead, and anyone...
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2024]
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"A book exploring the emerging science on plant intelligence, uncovering plants' complex and unimaginable capabilities and calling into question what we consider to be conscious agents in the natural world"--
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In "Hidden Connections," I delve into the intricate web of relationships and dependencies that silently govern our lives, exploring the unseen forces that shape our world in profound and unexpected ways. From the microscopic interactions within our bodies to the global networks of power and influence, this book aims to unveil the hidden connections that define our existence.The narrative unfolds through a series of compelling stories that traverse...
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Europe Comics
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2023
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Twenty years have passed since Lisa fled from Barellito. Twenty long years, and yet William, Nino, and Paolo are brought together once more to come to the rescue of the one they never forgot. From Istanbul to Costa Rica, their friendship will be tested and strengthened as they seek the truth behind the secret that has bound them together since childhood. The stunning conclusion to an unforgettable and uniquely human tale.
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Europe Comics
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2023
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1906. William is ten years old when his family leaves London for Barellito, a small Italian fishing village. The quiet of the village will not last long, however, thanks to the ripples created by the arrival of William and his family. His own life, too, is about to be upturned, in this remarkable and wondrous new land where he will find new southern landscapes, a new kind of liberty, and above all new friends: Paolo, Nino, and the charming Lisa, united...
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MIT Kids Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
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2023
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"Did you know that you're surrounded by microbes? They're on your body, in your body, and on every body! In fact, only about half of our bodies' cells are human cells--the rest are microbes. From the ways they help us digest our food to the ways they control critters and creatures (zombie flies, anyone?), microbes form an unseen jungle around us. Complete with zany, gross facts, hilarious and sometimes disgusting illustrations, and interviews with...
10) Wombat
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"Burrow into the unseen world of the wombat and play with words in this creative romp"--
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Life is complicated when you're dead, as the Youth of Glitter City have found out.After the tumultous events of 1996 on the Gulf Coast, the Afterliving Orphans find themselves having be catapulted from being afterthoughts to the founders of a brand new Court of Eden, not far from Denver Colorado.With a war brewing between the new Court and the local Dämonvülf Pack, favors and friends are called in to keep everyone safe. However, the real danger...
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Dive into the enchanting and unseen world of garden gnomes in "Oh, Give Me A Home," a tale that unveils the mysteries and adventures of the dedicated protectors of our gardens. By day, they stand motionless, adorning our flower beds and vegetable patches with their whimsical presence. Yet, as dusk falls and the world falls asleep, these seemingly inanimate figures come to life, embarking on their true mission.
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In the tradition of Mark Baker's Cops, more than 100 top firefighters describe the highs and lows of the world's most dangerous profession.
Fascinating and packed with emotion,The Fire Inside is a unique look at the unseen world of firefighters who risk their lives for strangers every day In their own words, these male and female heroes vividly describe how they cope with scorching flame, injuries, earthquakes, hazardous waste, and wildfire-and the...
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Since discovering the unseen world around her, Harper has faced powers she never thought she'd encounter, but this time she may have stumbled into a war she can't win.
When a seemingly simple Spirit Board is passed around among the local teens, it's Bella who becomes the bartering chip in a war with Heaven and Hell as Harper rushes against time to save her friend's soul.
Ancient feuds will be awakened as truths are exposed, but for Harper,...
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For more than two decades, Hilary Peach worked as a transient welder, and one of the only women, in the Boilermakers Union. Distilled from a vast cache of journals, notes, and keen observations, Thick Skin follows Peach from the West Coast shipyards and pulp mills of British Columbia, through the Alberta tar sands and the Ontario rust belt, to the colossal power generating stations of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. At times edging up to...
17) Evil Intent
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From the journal of Adelaide Carter:…there are places on the earth where evil comes through stronger. Perhaps its a thin spot in the veil which separates us from the unseen world. Our job is to remain true to the light that has been revealed to us.We need have no congress with what is out there. We have instead to stand fast, firm in faith, and keep the wickedness at bay.Janet's husband, Gary, was a danger to her and their children. She had to leave...
18) Remember All Their Faces a Deeper Look at Character, Gender and the Prison World of Orange Is the Ne
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Orange Is The New Black offers much that no show ever has. First, it slams us inside an unseen world – not just a women's prison but its toilet stalls and secret storerooms. While our guide is the blonde yuppie Piper, we expand to meet Black women, Latina women, a Haitian, lesbians, a transvestite, the poor, and the elderly – all minorities generally sidelined. Now Remember All their Faces offers a guide, not just to characters, but to each one's...
19) Beyond the Veil
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In this book, you will delve into the fascinating and mysterious world of the paranormal, exploring phenomena such as spirits, ghosts, jinn, angels, Satan, envy, witchcraft, sorcery, magic, and visions. Drawing from the personal experiences of the author and those of the people around him, it shares real stories that will leave you captivated about the secrets of the supernatural.But this book isn't just about entertaining stories. It provides practical...
20) Things Unseen
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Can you trust a clue no one else can see?
Emotionally frigid Walker Clayborne has always preferred the stability of the rock formations he studies to the unpredictable people around him. A cold and unaffectionate upbringing allowed him and his siblings to drift—until the murder of his sister, Claire, propels Walker into a volatile world of strong ideals and spiritual mysticism.
Moved to unearth the truth, Walker visits his sister's community in...