On Christmas Day, December 25, 2012, four scientists working at the Cold Spring Harbor Labs on Long Island announce a discovery that will change the course of humanity and pit science against theological beliefs that have existed since time began. The team of genetic scientists have located and defined a human gene that can accurately identify the length of a human life from their first day to when their last day will come about. Their 4 years of study of the gene offers no reasons for a person's demise except that they can predict with absolute certainty ...

Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa Falls College (TFC) is a picturesque college with a rich history, beautiful campus, and premium Christ-focused education. Boasting over 2,000 students and a 1,100 acre campus, Toccoa's physical highlights have always been its 186 foot free-falling waterfall and scenic mountain views. The school motto, "Developing Character with Intellect," makes it clear that TFC's focus since its founding has always been one of creating and sustaining a Christian learning community where people are encouraged to pursue ...

""Lincoln, His Life and Times V1: Being the Life and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln"" is a historical biography written by Henry J. Raymond in 1891. The book covers the life and public service of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, from his birth in a log cabin in Kentucky to his assassination in 1865. The author provides a detailed account of Lincoln's early life, education, and career as a lawyer, as well as his political rise to become the President of the United States during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. ...

Women, in general, have been through a lot. They were once thought of as weak and limited to household chores. But, history has told of countless stories of female struggles and successes. In this book, you will read about the lives and times, as well as achievements, of notable women throughout history. Enjoy the read!

Three all-new Sherlock Holmes adventures: The Adventure of the Nebrodi Sapphire: Sherlock Holmes receives a coded message warning of a jewel robbery in Paris. By the time he and Watson arrive, the man charged with safeguarding the jewel is dead, presumably murdered, yet the Nebrodi Sapphire does not appear to have been stolen. Who is behind the death of the jewel's guardian? Was it the shadowy Habits Noirs? And what of the enigmatic Raoul d'Andrésy who vehemently denies any involvement in the crime? The Adventure of the Bognor Prestidigitation Circle: ...

I died a woman and woke up a monster. Now the only vampire who cares for me is exactly who I should run from. I've been turned against my will and can't stand the idea of drinking blood. When Novak finds me, I'm half dead and starving. He's the reclusive, sole vampire of Rathka's Order, a cursed clan that's nearly extinct. But he takes me in. Gives me shelter... and looks at me like I'm someone worth keeping. When the vampires who turned me find out, they're pissed. Because of a centuries-old feud, I have to sneak away to see Novak. But the ...

Webster County, Iowa, 1899: When Bessie Kloubec turns eleven she wants to be seen as more grown-up. However, she isn’t prepared for the violence that unravels her family and throws her into an adult role. As she tries to fix her broken family, will her own anxieties overwhelm her?  LaMoure County, North Dakota, 1904: As Bessie turns sixteen, the family moves away, hoping to leave their secrets behind. They are welcomed into the community, but a new family scandal breaks out. Will her budding romance survive? Where can she find the healing needed ...

This volume contains a sequence of reviews presented at the NATO Advanced Study Institute on 'Low Dimensional Structures in Semiconductors ... from Basic Physics to Applications.' This was part of the International School of Materials Science and 1990 at the Ettore Majorana Centre in Sicily. Technology held in July Only a few years ago, Low Dimensional Structures was an esoteric concept, but now it is apparent they are likely to playa major role in the next generation of electronic devices. The theme ...