I've only dared to read it in the daylight. --Kaly Soto, Deputy Weekend Editor, the New York Times Book Review

At the end of a dark prairie road, nearly forgotten in the Kansas countryside, is the Finch House. For years it has remained empty, overgrown, abandoned. Soon the door will be opened for the first time in decades. But something is waiting, lurking in the shadows, anxious to meet its new guests...

When best-selling horror author Sam McGarver is invited to spend Halloween night in one of the country's most infamous haunted houses, he reluctantly agrees. At least he won't be alone; joining him are three other masters of the macabre, writers who have helped shape modern horror. But what begins as a simple publicity stunt will become a fight for survival. The entity they have awakened will follow them, torment them, threatening to make them a part of the bloody legacy of Kill Creek.

Four gothic novellas from the novelist of Kill Creek and Violet, praised by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the American Library Association.

In The Door in the Field, a construction worker's bad day becomes a far worse night when drinks at an off-the-books bar send him down an unforeseeably bloody path.

In The Boy in the Woods, something evil has infected the counselors at a summer camp, and a young boy will have to do anything he can to survive the night.

In One Half of a Child's Face, a woman spying on her daughter and ex-husband notices an odd painting hanging in an empty apartment . . . one that seems to call to the building's children.

In Wear Your Secret Like a Stone, a big-box clerk discovers that her book pick for a Halloween display echoes a dark secret hidden beneath the idyllic facade of her hometown.

With this collection, Scott Thomas digs his hands into the soil of the American heartland and establishes himself as a master of Midwestern Gothic.

Four gothic novellas from the novelist of Kill Creek and Violet, praised by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the American Library Association.

In The Door in the Field, a construction worker's bad day becomes a far worse night when drinks at an off-the-books bar send him down an unforeseeably bloody path.

In The Boy in the Woods, something evil has infected the counselors at a summer camp, and a young boy will have to do anything he can to survive the night.

In One Half of a Child's Face, a woman spying on her daughter and ex-husband notices an odd painting hanging in an empty apartment . . . one that seems to call to the building's children.

In Wear Your Secret Like a Stone, a big-box clerk discovers that her book pick for a Halloween display echoes a dark secret hidden beneath the idyllic facade of her hometown.

With this collection, Scott Thomas digs his hands into the soil of the American heartland and establishes himself as a master of Midwestern Gothic.

Many ministry leaders serving in churches find themselves overwhelmed, disillusioned, and depressed by the enormous and challenging task of leading and serving others. When leaders aren't healthy, the result is often an unhealthy church. Leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can then lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Every church leader--from fulltime ministers to volunteer leaders--needs a Gospel Coach who will come alongside them with words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship. Gospel coaching is an intentional relationship of skillful caring for others based on four ancient shepherding principles: 1) Know the sheep 2) Feed the sheep 3) Lead the sheep 4) Protect the sheep Gospel coaches inquire about the personal, spiritual, and missional aspects of a leader's life in a loving yet focused manner, probing the heart for compulsive unbelief or selfish motivation, disobedience, and sin, leading them back to the Gospel through belief, repentance, and obedience.

Selected by Library Journal as one of the best horror books of 2019

The sheer, skin-crawling fright is masterful. Thomas has crafted an indelible story...all wrapped in a supernatural shroud that unfurls from the heart of America. Whether or not thoughts can breathe, books certainly can, and Violet does exactly that. --Jason Heller, National Public Radio

Don't let anybody tell you this book is a slow burn--Violet travels at the speed of horror. --Josh Malerman, New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box

For many children, the summer of 1988 was filled with sunshine and laughter. But for ten-year-old Kris Barlow, it was her chance to say goodbye to her dying mother.

Three decades later, loss returns--her husband killed in a car accident. And so, Kris goes home to the place where she first knew pain--to that summer house overlooking the crystal waters of Lost Lake. It's there that Kris and her eight-year-old daughter will make a stand against grief.

But a shadow has fallen over the quiet lake town of Pacington, Kansas. Beneath its surface, an evil has grown--and inside that home where Kris Barlow last saw her mother, an old friend awaits her return.

A new, and dramaticallyimproved, three-prongedapproach to learning Spanishvocabulary

The Big Red Book of Spanish Vocabularyis much, much more than a Spanish vocabularyreference! This unique and completeresource combines three complementaryapproaches to vocabulary building--cognates, root families, and suffixes--toinstantly increase word familiarity and aidmemorization.

Whether for active face-to-face communicationor passive comprehension of written orspoken words, an in-depth knowledge ofvocabulary is the key to foreign languagemastery. The Big Red Book of SpanishVocabulary makes acquiring this masterysimpler and more straightforward than everbefore by providing:

• An extensive thematic list of Spanishcognates and an alphabetic glossary ofSpanish root families--both with morethan 14,000 entries
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• A frequency index listing the 5,000 mostfrequently used words in Spanish
• An alphabetic index cross-referencingevery entry in the root, suffix, andfrequency sections

In today's world, very little is sure for us financially. We could be let go from our jobs at any moment, and if we're currently without a job, there's no guarantee that we'll get one anytime soon. Living in that constant state of insecurity can't be healthy for us, and it surely isn't healthy for our financial lives. However, you might be thinking, How can I alleviate my financial worry?

The truth is that we have to look into alternate -not illegal - forms of gaining income. One such form of generating a steady revenue stream is investing. You've probably thought about investing before.

Have you thought about investing but didn't know where to start? Do you need expert advice on how to invest so that you can secure a healthy financial future for you and your family? Are you looking for a guide that can teach you how to take action today in the investing world to start making money?

It's hard to find reliable information out there; that's why I, Scott Thomas, have put together A Beginner's Investing Guide: Learn The Strategies To Smart Investing And Start Making Real Money, to help you secure a future for yourself. I've decades of experience in the investing world, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in successful returns. I've penned this book so that the average person can achieve monumental success, just like I have.

My book will provide you with clear, concise information that's easy to apply. By the time you're done, you'll have a fundamental knowledge of investing, and be equipped with all the information you need to make forward bounds in this field. It will be like going on a walk with a knowledgeable friend who really wants to help you succeed.

I want to help you to improve your financial life, you deserve it

What specific benefits can you hope to gain from my book? It will:

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Lead you gently into the investing world -Help you learn the basics all the great investors know -Address the risk involved and how to go about it -Help you determine your own investor personality and style -Aid you on setting your investing objectives -Choose an investment account -Leave you knowing the exact options that are available to you no matter where you live -Offer you a tailored plan on how you can actually get started and make money -Know what to do next

Investing in this book is the perfect example of the ideal investment you can make: no risk, high return. There you have it, your first lesson. I'm looking forward to imparting more to you through the pages of this book.

What are you waiting for? You deserve to have a financially secure future.

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Whether we like to admit it or not, we all think about retirement. But I have enough money to live a comfortable life? Will I run out of money before I die? How much money do I need to save to ensure a comfortable life?

For thousands of people, retirement is one of those big unanswered questions. It might not matter too much in your 20s, but the older you get the more it rides on your mind.

However, you don't have to live life being unsure about what your future holds. It's only with proper planning, and trusted advice that you can make your retirement secure. But, do you need a reliable place to get his advice? Well, you're in the right place

Scott Thomas's book Retire Happy and Free is your comprehensive guide to the perfect retirement. The contents of this book stretch far beyond just physical aspects of retirement, and though your mental attitude is important, it gets to the bottom of the financial aspects of retirement.

You need a partner - a trusted one - who will help you to prepare for your retirement the secure way. That's what Retire Happy and Free gives you. Through the pages of this book Scott becomes that knowledgeable friend you never had, the one who looks out for your best interest and gives you quality advice. The one who knows exactly what he's talking about 100% of the time.

You'd be cheating yourself out of the best way to secure happy life for your retirement if you pass up the opportunity to get this amazing book.

What does it contain? -Life hacks -Financial secrets -Secrets to get you to the optimal place mentally for retirement -Advice straight from someone who knows exactly what they're talking about

And all of that is just the tip of the iceberg. Retire happy and free will change your life and that's a guarantee. Get today because you never know what will happen tomorrow. It will probably be the best purchase of your entire life

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The financial world is a turbulent one, and it isn't getting any better. Financially, it can be hard to be optimistic about the future working a 9 to 5, or not working at all. However, there is something that you can do about your future, and you've probably thought about it before. It's Options Trading.

Options Trading is just one of the many investment options out there. However, it's hard to master this skill, since it's one of the more complex forms of investments. Yet, it's also one of the most profitable.

Have you thought about investing in Options Trading but didn't know where to start? Do you need expert advice on how to invest in Options Trading so that you can secure a healthy financial future for you and your family? Are you looking for a guide that can break down the complexity of Options Trading so that you can start on the way to financial security?

I know hard it is to find good information, especially on such a serious topic; that's why I, Scott Thomas, have put together Options Trading: Best Investing Strategies for Beginners to Make Money by Knowing the Simple Basics, to help you secure a future for yourself. I've decades of experience in the investing world, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in successful returns. I've penned this book so that the average person can achieve monumental success, just like I have.

My book will provide you with clear, concise information that's easy to apply. By the time you're done, you'll have a fundamental knowledge of investing using Options Trading, and be equipped with all the information you need to make forward bounds in this field. It will be like going on a walk with a knowledgeable friend who really wants to help you succeed.

I want to help you to improve your financial life, you deserve it

What specific benefits can you hope to gain from my book? It will:

-Introduce you to the world of Options Trading -Give you tips and tricks to help you succeed -Teach you the difference between Options Trading and other investment options -Help you using practical examples -Plus much more

Options Trading is the next greatest thing in the investment area that promises huge wealth. You'd be crazy not to take advantage of this opportunity that my book is affording you.

What are you waiting for? You deserve to have a financially secure future, and Options Trading is the way to go

Faithful leaders will make disciples, but great leaders focus on making other leaders. A leader doesn't learn to lead by attending a class or reading a book on leadership. A leader learns to lead best when he or she begins to lead others and is coached along the journey by a mentor. As the ministry leader is learning and applying the gospel in their own life, the followers will learn from what they see modeled in the life of their leader. They will be equipped and empowered by the gospel through the practical example and the visible fruit of that leader's life.The Gospel Coach Workbook accompanies Gospel Coach: Shepherding Leaders to Glorify God (c)2012 ZONDERVAN by walking participants through the development of leaders and the making of disciples. Formal training to make leaders is ineffective. A lot of training focuses on technique, on content, and on curriculum. The Gospel Coach Workbook contains a lot of content, but with intentionally integrated visual illustrations for those who learn best in this way. It also integrates kinesthetic learning by encouraging writing some key ideas right in the book. Finally, it utilizes experiential learning to reinforce the skill development. Participants engage in multiple conversations to help process the content. The goal is that after reading Gospel Coach and walking through the Workbook, participants would become equipped to competently coach a disciple in the power of the gospel. The Gospel Coaching Workbook will walk step by step through the material, outlining the major points to consider as you learn to be a Gospel Coach that shepherds others toward the Chief Shepherd, Jesus.

Churches and schools used to start the day with prayers and pledges, but those Christian values are slipping away. This is a gift book that regenerates those values. Parents, grandparents, pastors, teachers, churches, and Christian schools, you now have a tool that teaches your children their pledges and encourages them to pray throughout the day - just like Daniel did. How easy it is to say, Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, or I Love You with this rare children's book called Prayers and Pledges. Now you can instill these Christian values daily in your children, grandchildren, students, and young church goers by investing a little time in reading this treasured book with them. Take action and teach the young people in your life the importance of prayer and the value of pledges. This book, Prayers and Pledges, will make the experience enjoyable and memorable.

This study is a historical analysis of how encirclement operations have been and still are important offensive operations. These operations need to be given priority in planning and execution by the United States Military. Encirclement operations have proven to be decisive military operations throughout history; regardless of the composition and disposition of the enemy encircled. The U.S. military has maintained the decisive edge on the battlefield for over sixty years. Even with the benefits of technology, air supremacy, firepower, mobility, and maneuver, the U.S. military has not yet been completely successful in planning and executing encirclement operations. Today the U.S. military is arguably the best equipped and trained force in history. Even with this professional force, it is questionable whether the U.S. military could successfully execute an encirclement operation. Therefore this monograph provides a historical examination as to why the U.S. military has been unable to reap the benefits of the offensive maneuver of encirclement. To accomplish this examination, this monograph conducts an analysis of four historical case studies: The Argentan-Falaise Pocket, the Battle of Ia Drang, Doctrinal Revolution from 1986-2001, and Operation Anaconda. The analysis identifies the U.S. military has placed an over reliance on firepower to replace the maneuver of ground combat units. Secondly, this monograph also argues the U.S. military has placed too much emphasis on technology. This belief in technology has reduced the number of ground combat units employed in offensive operations. Additionally, U.S. military doctrine historically has not provided the foundation necessary to support and encourage the planning and execution of encirclement operations. These deficiencies together have prevented the U.S. military from capitalizing on the decisive nature resulting from the speed and shock of correctly executed encirclement operations. This paper concludes the Army must

When the Disney Channel aired its original movie High School Musical in January 2006, they were expecting a fairly solid ratings response. What they got was a cultural phenomenon that not only launched the film into the stratosphere, but also turned its young cast into superstars. The first time the show aired, it drew almost eight million viewers; the next night, on a repeat airing, another six. The movie soundtrack hit No. 1 on the Billboard pop-music charts six weeks after its release, with nine singles from the soundtrack on the chart in the same week.

The May 2006 release of the DVD sold 400,000 units on its first day; Disney has a version that high schools around the country can license and perform; there are talks about a Broadway version, the sequel High School Musical 2 is scheduled to go into production in January 2007 for a summer 2007 airing, and the soundtrack album has gone triple platinum and remains in Billboard's Top 20.

All In This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical is a comprehensive look at the creation and making of this landmark film. It provides detailed profiles of its cast members, including Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Corbin Bleu. It explores in detail the film's impact, following the cast as they promote High School Musical around the world, and providing all available information and conjecture about High School Musical 2. Timed for release in advance of the movie's sequel, All In This Together: The Unofficial Story of High School Musical is the perfect collectible for the film's millions of fans.

The ways of old merge with the magical and fantastic in this wondrous world. Experience Westermead's thaw and awakening season by season, the lush heat of summer's passion and the retreat into winter's desolate embrace. Come celebrate and mourn with the people of Westermead as they make their way through a world steeped in both beauty and dread. More than just a collection of tales, Westermead brings to life an enchanted country where the supernatural is as natural as the sunrise. Follow the intrepid documentarians, Purdy and Beech, on their hunt for the fearsome Frost Mare. Learn the secret of the stranger whose life little Melly saved in Four Bronze Sisters. Face The Mask of Black Tears alongside Mullein Wick while he fights for his sister's release from servitude. This new mythology is ripe with unique characters, spiced with folkways and mixed throughout with a deep respect for all things natural. Given storytelling this vibrant, it is both easy and thrilling to get lost in Thomas' unique landscape.

As a boy, Hale Privet dreamed of sailing the grey waters of the northern Gantic Ocean aboard a mighty ship of war. But when farm life kept him from the sea, the sea came to him - in the form of Rye Blackbird, the infamous mutineer whose wondrous tales help set Hale on his own path to adventure. And such adventures they are Villains, mysteries, sea battles and even a cursed island await. Privet's story is part folklore and part fantasy, set in a long-ago time where you might just as easily witness something mystical, as feel the salty spray of the sea on your face. FELLENGREY is a bedtime story for grown-ups, complete with pirates, ghosts, magic spells and, of course, a beautiful maiden to capture the dashing hero's heart. Author Scott Thomas lyrically creates a world that is visceral and treacherous, but also lovely and familiar.

Evoking the times and styles of Edgar Allan Poe and H. P. Lovecraft, this collection of original stories is set in 18th and 19th century New England--when restless spirits seemed to roam more freely. Not quite horror, not quite mystery, these dark yet spellbindingly eloquent tales hover on the edge, threatening at every page to plunge the characters into madness.

In The Sea of Flesh and Ash, brothers Jeffrey Thomas (Deadstock, Punktown) and Scott Thomas (Quill & Candle, Midnight in New England) explore the haunted environs of their native New England - and alternate realms of existence - in two poetic and chilling short novels: An elderly woman lies dying in her hospital bed, beset by terrifying nightmares. A young Vietnamese woman begins to experience strange visions in which she is transported to a fog-shrouded alien world. An American research scientist is stalked by a menacing figure he calls The Crooked Man. Their destinies will mesh both in and out of dream, with dangerous consequences, in Jeffrey Thomas' eerie dark fantasy The Sea of Flesh. A Victorian Englishman summons a strange puppet-like being to an old Colonial inn. A doctor returns from The Great War and discovers a mysterious naked woman at the edge of the Atlantic. A contemporary collector of arcane books retraces the steps of these other men - adventurers who sought out the mysteries of neighboring dimensions. Scott Thomas' The Sea of Ash takes us along as three men from three different centuries experience the wonders and horrors of an unknown New England.

China Miéville called PUNKTOWN -- Jeffrey Thomas's debut fusion of SF and horror -- something wonderful, and Ellen Datlow proclaimed it a brilliant collection. This time, in the short story collection PUNKTOWN: SHADES OF GREY, Jeffrey Thomas is joined by brother Scott Thomas in giving voices to the citizens of this futuristic urban hell.

In Punktown's dangerously alluring streets, you will meet extradimensional monsters, murderous aliens, vampiric mutants, coffee-loving robots, confused clones, and war vets looking for one last, bloody battle to fight. Welcome: you are now entering Punktown. You are now entering the city that Publishers Weekly described as equal parts H. P. Lovecraft's Arkham and Blade Runner's dark metropolis.

PRAISE FOR THE PUNKTOWN SERIES:

Punktown is on the verge of becoming one of those classic, timeless destinations for dark fantasy and SF readers.
- Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach trilogy

Punktown is searing and alien and anxious and rich, and it is humane, and it is moving. Jeffrey Thomas has done something wonderful.
- China Mieville, author of EMBASSYTOWN

All the gritty immediacy and romantic cynicism of classic cyberpunk, along with morally complex, vividly disturbing evocations of supernatural eruptions and corruptions.
- Paul Witcover, in Locus

For a wild ride...readers will be hard-pressed to find a better vehicle than Thomas's bizarre multiverse; fans of cyberpunk noir and Lovecraftian horror will find much to enjoy in this messy, bravura hybrid.
- Publishers Weekly starred review of DEADSTOCK

Thomas is a very good wordsmith with a fecund and detailed imagination.
- Publishers Weekly

A dazzlingly complex and detailed future vision as poetic as it is horrifying, full of insights and images that cling to the mind.
- Ramsey Campbell

Jeffrey Thomas sounds like no-one else precisely because he writes of a place no-one else has been, yet which can feel like home.
- Michael Marshall Smith, author of ONLY FORWARD

Thomas's control of pacing and plot is expert, while Punktown has the chaotic immediacy and lived-in feel of a real place.
- Eric Brown, in The Guardian

Punktown is one of the best examples of SF horror currently out there.
- Ellen Datlow, in Locus

Terrifically vital, violent, and imaginative.
- Ellen Datlow

Thomas is a master at crafting atmosphere in his writing - in the loving portrayals of his fictional town in all its seedy glory, and in the way he uses the mood he creates around his characters and their dilemmas to subvert the reader's expectations.
- Keith Brooke, in Infinity Plus

The Beauties of the Prayer Book is a book written by Thomas Scott in 1876. It is a comprehensive guide to the Book of Common Prayer, which is the official prayer book of the Church of England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the prayer book, including its history, structure, and contents. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various prayers, collects, and liturgies contained in the Book of Common Prayer, highlighting their beauty and significance. He also explains the meaning behind the different parts of the service, such as the litany, the communion service, and the baptismal service. In addition to discussing the contents of the prayer book, Scott also provides insights into the spiritual benefits of using it regularly. He argues that the prayer book is an essential tool for developing a deeper relationship with God and for nurturing one's spiritual life. Overall, The Beauties of the Prayer Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and meaning of the Book of Common Prayer. It provides a comprehensive overview of the prayer book's contents and significance, and offers insights into its spiritual benefits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.