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In 1962, the young Eugene Rose - the future Hieromonk Seraphim - undertook to write a monumental chronicle of the abandonment of truth in the modern age. Of the hundreds of pages of materials he compiled for this work, only the present essay, on nihilism, has come down to us in completed form. Here Eugene reveals the core of all modern thought and life - the belief that all truth is relative - and shows how this belief has been translated into action in our era. Today, more than half a century after he wrote it, this essay is more timely than ever.

The outbreak killed many and forced the rest to evacuate towns and cities. In the Midwestern United States, a refugee camp shelters hundreds of survivors from the harsh reality of the new world. But how safe are they? Some suspect that their military overseers aren't being completely honest with them. Others know more than they are willing to admit. The Graham family are about to have any semblance of security ripped away.

Ronald Ash and his small Texas town experience the effects firsthand when an enormous dam breaks and wipes away everything in its path, including Ron's wife. Nan Thompson is already at her lowest point in life when the wave destroys all that she owns. As suffocating ash falls and temperatures plummet, strangers must band together quickly if they hope to survive another day. But as supplies dwindle, something more threatening looms ahead. The lawless have taken over, and they want what the survivors have.

A volcanic eruption on the other side of the globe is the beginning of the end of the world. Oblivious to the changes were Ron Ash and his small Texas town. Then a dam brakes and washes away nearly everything and everyone they knew, including Ron’s wife.

Are you wondering how to perform first aid techniques and administer survival medicine during any situation? Discover how to provide first aid, perform CPR, and lots of other life-saving techniques.

As the world continues its slow collapse, Ronald Ash and his friends believe they are prepared for anything. But without the law’s protection, it’s up to them to stop any menace at their door. Even if they can thwart undisciplined thugs who are desperate for food and warmth, they face a greater existential threat. Someone with immense power has revenge on his mind and Ronald ends up in his crosshairs. As they race to safety, everything they know and believe is about to collapse on top of them.

The new Ice Age tightens its grip, forcing Ronald and his friends to race to find their new home. Only, they find themselves caught in a multi-generational feud which will once again test their abilities to work together to survive.

Max Boucher, a former Seattle detective turned PI, has just been handed a puzzling case. Dozens of dogs are disappearing all over the city, and no one knows why. The stretched Seattle police department can't dedicate the resources needed, and Max may be the pet owner's only hope. For the missing dogs, time is running out. But Max is dealing with his own demons. Three years ago, his wife disappeared, and his daughter was murdered.

Which was the first country to give the citizenship to a robot? Is the dark side of the Moon always dark? What is the sismo detector? Discover the answers to these seemingly random questions and more! The interesting trivia in this pause-resisting fact audiobook were collected by Nayden Kostov, founder of the RaiseYourBrain website and author of popular fact books such as 1123 Hard to Believe Facts, and 853 Hard to Believe Facts.

Falcon Hyatt has a problem. For reasons unknown to him, he can wield all the elements, not only basics like fire and water but also those more advanced, like space and poison. Now the chaos element, the same one his parents' killer, Shal-Volcseck, wields, has awakened within him, with catastrophic results. To complicate matters, the Suteckh Empire has declared war on the capital cities of Va'siel. Now he must venture out into the world with his friends, Lao, Faith, and Aya, on a mission to stop the Suteckh from taking over Va'siel, and find his parents' killer.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a country doctor in solo practice in the decade of the '70s - making house calls, delivering babies, comforting the dying, offering hope to the hopeless, meeting delightful and sometimes eccentric patients, and working 60 to 80 hours per week, often exhausted and in need of rest? If so, follow me as I work in a small town office and make hospital rounds in rural Indiana as a family physician. You're unlikely to forget the experiences or regret the sharing.

For young Lexi Broadmoor and her younger brother Travis, the detonation not only took their father away, but their future as well. Now stranded on a highway far from home without any survival skills or someone to protect them, staying alive will depend on their wits, a single bug-out bag, and a map to a stranger’s house.

You can forget about starving yourself or going full beast-mode at the gym seven days a week. This book will explain how you can easily create dramatic body composition changes by optimizing your own natural hormone balance. And the best part is that what’s going to make you look better is also going to make you feel and perform better. Improved hormonal balance will contribute to better sleep, turbo-charged immunity, and an overall improved outlook on life.

Part guardian, part priest, Evanar Hostric is a broken mage with a dark side. Traveling to answer a mysterious offer from the emperor, he finds himself the enemy of one of the most powerful nobles in the land. But discovering the archduke’s secret - that he is selling children to his wealthy friends to fund a rebellion - suits Evan just fine.

Falcon and his friends managed to deal a crippling blow to the Suteckh by stopping their advance. However, Falcon now finds his victory short lived. For the Suteckh are now pursuing their ultimate goal, the complete conquering of planet Va'siel, with renewed vigor. To complicate matter, the mass murderer, Shal-Volcseck, is hounding Falcon at every turn. And there are whispers of a new threat emerging in the small village of Kvitch.

Double Luck is filled with examples of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity. In the Chinese language, the word crisis is written with two symbols: one meaning "danger" and the other meaning "opportunity". Although Chi Fa's childhood was filled with crisis, he always looked for opportunity. His successful triumph over crisis after crisis is an inspiration for all who seek hope in the face of great challenges.

Europe 1945, the final days of World War II. A sinister plan to defeat the Allies using black sorcery is thwarted, only to be resurrected again in a form more terrible than ever before! Now, over six turbulent decades, across multiple continents, and through the darkest alternate dimensions, a force of unimaginable power is poised to subjugate all mankind! Bound by time, a band of heroes will rise! Their names are legend....

They come from two opposite worlds. Zoey: the daughter of the emperor who wants for nothing. Sophia: the daughter of a simple tribe leader who has struggled his entire life to keep enough food on the table. Despite the striking difference in their upbringing, they now find themselves thrust on a mission where the very fate of Va’siel hangs in the balance. But can Zoey and Sophia put their differences aside long enough to work together? Or will they destroy each other in the process?

In 2012, after reading a few books on negotiations, Phil Spencer helped a friend get a $17,500 raise with a simple email. Since business school, he has dedicated himself to researching the best negotiation strategies and applying them in the real world. Phil’s methods and tailored coaching get consistent results - with up to $34,000 salary raises - and his tell-all book shows you how. Let this military veteran and former management consultant teach you how to stop stealing from your future self - starting today.

Are you curious as to what it takes to be an entrepreneur? If so, then The Entrepreneur Ethos is for you. Based on interviews, research, and my 20 years of experience, The Entrepreneur Ethos explains the challenges entrepreneurs face and the traits, values, and beliefs that entrepreneurs use to make “dents in the universe”. The Ethos provides a framework for entrepreneurs to build a more ethical, inclusive, and resilient entrepreneur community that is ready for the challenges of the 21st century.