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Šestnáctiletý Austin je posedlý zaznamenáváním událostí. Ve svých svérázných zápiscích vypráví, jak on a jeho nejlepší přítel Robby způsobili konec lidstva, když v malém americkém městečku omylem probudili nezničitelnou armádu. Armádu obřích kudlanek, které zajímají jen dvě věci: jídlo a sex. Jenže kromě tohohle politováníhodného faux pas trápí Austina horší problém. Je zamilovaný do své přítelkyně Shann, ale možná taky do Robbyho. Hormony blázní a ničemu nepomáhá, když se ukáže, že nakonec bude na Austinovi, aby zachránil svět. Jaké to je, když je vám šestnáct, honí vás geneticky upravené hmyzí potvory a přitom milujete dva lidi?

In this delightful sequel, Sam Abernathy embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he prepares to leave home for the first time. The story explores themes of growth, identity, and the challenges of stepping into the unknown, all woven with Andrew Smith's signature wit and insight. As Sam navigates his new experiences, readers can expect a heartfelt narrative that captures the essence of adolescence and the complexities of finding one's place in the world.

A humorous take on Assisted Living. How to know when to go. You might be ready for Assisted Living if......Tips and strategies about the funny side of Assisted Living. Assisted Living for Gummies

Bret Pine sees something in the woods that leaves him very troubled. He's not sure he can even talk about it without being labeled as crazy. When the disappearance of a family of four from Europe draws national media attention, some people in town want to point fingers. Then, on the last day before summer break begins, Bret and his friend Ashley, blow the school's electric grid with a single touch. A few people close to Bret seem to know more than they want to admit about the legend of Light Guardians and it has him seriously contemplating his murky beginnings. There's no stepping outside anymore without the feeling that he's being watched. For Bret, the questions only get deeper when he's carried off by a creature that isn't supposed to exist, to a place he could have never dreamt up. When a man arrives searching for two powerful young Light Guardians and proves himself willing to kill to get to them, Bret and Ashley will be dragged into a war, a war they didn't even know existed.

Focusing on the philosophical exploration of beauty, this volume presents Plotinus's influential Neoplatonic work from the third century CE, featuring both the Greek text and English notes. It highlights his systematic arguments and passionate call to nurture the inner self. Additionally, the book includes complementary insights from his work On Intelligible Beauty, providing a comprehensive understanding of his thoughts on beauty and its significance in personal development.

Drawing on a range of popular Gothic and Victorian novels, poems and short stories, this book provides the first full length study of representations of death and dying in Gothic texts between 1740 and 1914. -- .

The rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia flow in and around what is known locally as the Tobeatic which refers to the Maritimes Provinces' largest expanse of wilderness, all of which lies in southwestern Nova Scotia. Whether you are interested in involved, week-long wilderness excursions or in fair-weather day-trips, you'll derive much satisfaction from exploring the rivers of southwestern Nova Scotia. Blending wit with rugged pragmatism and interspersing fasc inating tidbits of local and natural history, paddler and back-country explorer Andrew Smith has created the definitive guide to canoe routes of the Tobeatic. Packed with a wealth of information, including route maps and diagrams of rapids and other difficult river sections, this invaluable guide speaks to both the seasoned canoeist and the casual outdoor enthusiast. Like the best guidebooks, Paddling the Tobeatic inspires its readers to get out and experience Nova Scotia's natural treasures first-hand.

Soon after [Stephen Cook] came to Second Baptist Church, I felt a stirring in my pen. I have never wanted to outline or summarize the pastor's sermons, but many times something he said started my pen to writing. Later, after some reflection and thought, sometimes weeks or even months later, the scribbling was sorted out and organized and became what I call "Reflections." Sometimes Stephen will say, "You said in nine lines what it took me 22 minutes to say." This little book contains "Reflections" from the first five years of Stephen Cook's ministry at Second Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee.

The book delves into the operational surprise posed by IEDs during the Iraq insurgency, highlighting the institutional responses required by the U.S. and Australia over a six-year period. It emphasizes the ongoing challenges posed by IEDs in Afghanistan and the importance of rapid recognition and response to such threats. The narrative suggests that effective leadership may be essential for fostering necessary changes and improving recovery efforts against these unexpected dangers in combat situations.