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Uptown, Chicago. Fall, 1963. In the brutal place known as "Hillbilly Land," the James Allen McCree family of Letcher County, Kentucky struggle to survive. It is in the hostile environment that 14-year-old Annie must come of age. When her mother passes on to her a folk belief in a guardian angel, Annie dares to hope that her family might come under his protection. However, a series of personal tragedies propels her on her own spiritual journey. Along the way she discovers more about who she is, experiences the power of first love, and learns a thing or two about so-called angels -- namely, that they often aren't what one expects and rarely look like angels at all!

Set against the backdrop of 1952 North Florida, the story revolves around a black woman facing charges for the shooting of a well-known white physician. The narrative explores themes of racial tension, justice, and societal prejudice, highlighting the complexities of the legal system and the impact of race on the lives of individuals during a tumultuous era in American history. As the trial unfolds, the characters navigate personal struggles and societal expectations, revealing deep-seated biases and the quest for truth.

The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting more of Jim Lawrence’s celebrated run in comic strip form! Includes nine of Bond’s most thrilling and dangerous missions: Till Death Do Us Part, The Torch-Time Affair, Hot-Shot Nightbird, Ape of Diamonds, When The Wizard Awakes, Sea Dragon, Death Wing, and The Xanadu Connection!

James Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent, has thrilled audiences for over fifty years with his globetrotting adventures. The James Bond Omnibus collects some of Ian Fleming’s literary adventures in comic strip form for the first time in a single volume. This mammoth edition is packed with thrilling action as James Bond faces enemies both old and new. In the classic stories On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and You Only Live Twice SPECTRE returns along with Bond’s greatest adversary Ernst Stavro Blofeld, meanwhile in The Man with the Golden Gun the secret agent finds himself in the sights of deadly assassin Francesco Scaramanga. These, plus other classic stories from the James Bond comic archive, make this volume a must have package!

Featuring the iconic secret agent, this deluxe collectors' library edition compiles some of James Bond's most exhilarating missions. Readers can expect a thrilling journey through espionage and adventure, showcasing the character's legendary exploits. This collection not only celebrates Bond's enduring legacy but also offers an immersive experience for fans of the franchise.

A secretary's terrifying visions of fire and doom, followed by the assassination of a top scientist, put Bond on the trail of a vicious arms dealer... but when a beautiful young girl and her boyfriend also become involved, will Bond be able to discover the secret of The Phoenix Project?

When Bond is called in to investigate a mysterious 'box' which has gone missing after the murder of its owner, Mike Channing, he becomes involved with a beautiful, deadly young adventuress - and the nefarious Baron Sharck. Can 007 avoid betrayal and death while persuading Channing's blind wife that he is her husband?

With a range of truly blended resources, AQA Economics offers complete coverage and support through a variety of printed and electronic media. Nelson Thornes has produced resources that will give students and teachers all they need to work through the specification with complete confidence. Learning Objectives, clearly referenced to the related statements in the AQA specification, let students know exactly what they'll need to learn and understand in that topic. Study tips provide essential advice on common errors and exam preparation. Summary questions promote independent learning and develop students' exam techniques through practice, preparation and study tips.

An irreverent and often scandalous behind-the-scenes look at the early days of the Christian movie business. January 1952 -- a time of "blacklists," the Korean War and A-bomb blasts in Nevada. When 23-year-old Randy Dillard leaves North Carolina to work for a religious film company in Hollywood he discovers that nothing is what he expects: a former cowboy star plays Jesus; the key grip produces stag films; the narrator spouts filthy limericks; the screenwriter is a blacklisted atheist; the denominational representatives love Las Vegas gambling; and the producer of The Living Savior is Jewish. Should be an interesting year.

The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting the first period of Jim Lawrence's celebrated run in comic strip form! Includes seven of Bond's most thrilling and dangerous missions: The Harpies, River of Death, The Golden Ghost, Fear Face, Double Jeopardy, Starfire and Kingley Amis' controversial post-Fleming story, Colonel Sun.