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An orphan boy's triumph over adversity, with help from a fire-breathing, winged horse Stormy is an orphan and a kitchen skivvy. He tends the compost, he scrubs the floors, and watches feasts make their way up the mountain as he survives on bread and water. A skivvy is all that Stormy can hope to be. But Stormy has a secret. He wants to be a sky-rider, to soar amongst the clouds on spitfyres: flying horses that spit fire and smoke, and answer only to their riders. A chance meeting with an escaped convict turns Stormy's life upside down. Sent up to the Academy he uncovers a web of lies, deceits and neglect, at the centre of which lies the mysterious thirteenth horse. Can Stormy save Thirteen, defeat the dark forces at work within the Academy and prove himself worthy as a sky-rider?

This is the story of a man who has a spontaneous out of body experience, which he finds he is able to repeat. After several exhilarating astral episodes, he discovers on his next projection that the daughter of a friend has been possessed by evil spirits. He discovers further that he can actually see the evil spirit forms, and during his attempt to help, the evil spirits discover him, and his odyssey begins.

Ideal for spiritual seekers—or anyone looking to explore the Bible for the first time. The NIV Journey Bible is uniquely designed to help you discover the practical aspects of Christianity and better understand God. Based on the REVEAL study from the Willow Creek Association, this Bible is intended for anyone in the investigative stage of their spiritual journey. The Journey Bible's exploratory approach addresses key questions you may have about the Bible and its relevance today. Notes and insights are woven throughout the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version, drawing you into the message and pointing the way toward a relationship with Jesus. Icons visually trace seven "explorer" themes throughout Scripture: Discovering God Addressing Questions Strengthening Relationships Reasons to Believe Knowing Yourself Why Jesus? Managing Resources Features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) Introductory articles that define key concepts involved in being a spiritually open person Book introductions that provide helpful information about each book of the Bible Indexes NIV dictionary/concordance that helps explain and find things you’re looking for “Five Alive” reading plan covering Genesis, Deuteronomy, John, Acts, and Romans

Detective Inspector Charlie Priest's day hasn't started well. Late for the first time in twenty years, thanks to a hangover, he's got a grisly workload to face. Hartley Goodrich has been found dead in his armchair, right beside the flowerpot that caused the gaping gash to his head. There's little doubt that this was murder, and when Charlie discovers that Hartley's financial advice had lost his clients a small fortune, there's no shortage of suspects either. But is the case all it seems?