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In 36 thought-provoking lectures, you'll explore enlightening teachings that have inspired the world and that continue to speak to life's most important questions. Throughout, you'll benefit from Father Koterski's ecumenical perspective, as he presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts. What do these writings have to say about the great philosophical problems people seek to understand? You'll find out as you contend with the literal and figurative meanings behind some of the Bible's most essential books and parts (as well as some that many of us overlook).

When evolutionary biology professor Dr. Zack Hitchens loses his wife in a senseless accident, he decides to follow her dreams all the way to the roof of the world - the peak of Mount Everest. On the infernal mountain, Zack and his teammates battle sickness, whiteout conditions, avalanches, the oxygen-starved minds of other climbers - and something else. Something primitive and consumed with rage. Something seeking revenge. Something downright abominable.

Enzi sees the world differently. Dyslexic, brilliant, and drifting. He meets an enigmatic artist at a party who gives him a damaged painting and hints at a hidden story behind it. What begins as fascination turns into obsession, drawing him into a world of art, deception, love, reinvention, and dangerous choices.

Do you know how you want to change but not how to accomplish it? Does the personal transformation you seek feel like a pipe dream? Does the gulf between who you are and who you want to be feel overwhelming? If you are a believer in Christ but feel stuck in your Christian life, this book is for you. Respected pastor and speaker Collin Smith explains how the beatitudes, when rightly understood, are key to making progress in the Christian life.

A lively memoir of growing up with blind African American parents in a segregated cult preaching the imminent end of the world—for fans of James McBride’s The Good Lord Bird. It’s 1970, and Jerry Walker is six years old. His consciousness revolves around being a member of a church whose...

If you want to discover the techniques people may use to successfully manipulate you or someone close to you, then pay attention...In this audiobook, you'll discover how you can be a master of manipulation to help you get what you want out of life. You will hear about the three steps of manipulation, including analysis, manipulation, and persuasion. You will also be given very clear facts about why each step is necessary, how it works, and what is required to make it work.

“Scary amazing fun.”—Brad Meltzer Evils both above and below ground arise once again, threatening the world and all its inhabitants with extinction in this electrifying science fiction thriller—the final novel set in the Awakened universe—from the #1 internationally bestselling author...

A mother’s secret. A son’s destiny. Can humanity be delivered from certain extinction? Cosette Sinclair, pregnant with an illegal second child, makes a discovery that will change the course of humanity. While on assignment to find a habitable planet for mankind’s first colony, she witnesses a tear in space—a gateway for a devastating alien invasion. Now she’s faced with the heart-wrenching choice between saving her unborn child and saving the world. Moshie lives in a culture that prizes competition above all else. His mother raises him to dominate every creature he encounters.

In this hot, enticing mega collection filled with 17 filthy taboo erotic short stories, you’ll experience bisexual, lesbian, bdsm, wife swapping, billionaires, milfs, anal, MMF, FFM, and much more. This book will give you all that you need to know to heat things up with your partner. So what are you waiting for?

This carefully compiled collection for young readers includes: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams.

Twin Flame Union is a step-by-step guide to navigating your twin flame journey and taking charge of your spiritual awakening. The seven keys are steps toward soul integration with your twin flame. You will learn to align your chakras, increase your self-love, take back your personal power, and stop the runner-chaser dynamic. Most importantly, you will go from crazy obsession to empowerment. Get to the heart of the truth and learn why most twin flames are in separation. And learn how you can avoid the delay of your twin flame union.

Sora Fallcrest always dreamed of adventure, but as a member of the nobility, she learned the ways of a Lady instead. Now 17, she is expected to choose a husband and marry. She plots to run away, but just as she is stepping out the door, she runs into a mysterious man - and is kidnapped. Abducted from her manor, Sora is plunged into a world of magical races, arcane jewelry and forgotten lore. She finds herself at the mercy of a dangerous assassin, haunted by an even darker past.

Humans are excellent liars. We don't like to think of ourselves as capable of lying; it hurts us too much to admit. So we lie to ourselves about that, too. As a clinical psychologist, I am regularly confronted with the brutal truth that we all lie. I am not talking about deliberate, bold-faced lying. No, this type of dishonesty is far harder to detect and admit. It is the kind of lying that comes from not being psychologically strong enough to be honest with ourselves about who we are.

Divorce can feel like the end of the life you planned, but it can also become the beginning of a wiser, stronger, more fully self-directed future. Stronger After Divorce is a practical and empowering guide for women who are ready to move beyond survival mode and use divorce and personal growth as a path toward healing, confidence, and reinvention. With a modern, grounded approach, Ava Sinclair helps readers process grief, rebuild self-worth, let go of old patterns, and step into a new chapter with clarity. This book speaks to women who want more than recovery alone—they want transformation.

In a world overrun by rabid, naked, blue zombies, feeding on the flesh of all, a glimmering jewel of humanity endures. The Island of Guntersville has become a hopeful paradise for the survivors of the plague that ravages the land. Follow Mo, Smokes, Easy, and the rest of his band of misfits - oh, and a ninja monkey - on their replica pirate ship, the Viva Ancora, as they set off on a wild blue adventure in search of "the cure".

Holly moved to Brighton to escape her grief over the death of her boyfriend, Sam. But now she is here, sitting on a bench, listening to the sea sway...what is supposed to happen next? The solitude she had so craved leaves her feeling wrecked. Stranded. But after she meets Frank, the tide begins to shift. Frank, a retired magician who has experienced his own loss but manages to be there for everyone else. Gradually, as he introduces Holly to a circle of new friends, young and old, all with their own stories of love and grief to share, she begins to learn to live again.

With about 1.7 billion members and growing, Islam is the second largest religion in the world. The relationship between Muslim and Christian theology is complex and often misunderstood. In this illuminating audio series, you will examine the ways Islam addresses Christian teaching and come to a fuller understanding of Islam in its own right.

The Sound of Healing is a life-changing personal revelation...a virtual key to unlock your hidden potential. This book is the perfect companion to accompany the music, as it demystifies the science behind the frequencies and explains how to get the most out of your listening experience.

Helping your child grow up healthy, confident, and strong shouldn’t be confusing or guilt-ridden. Yet in today’s world of oversized portions, sedentary lifestyles, and endless screen time, many parents feel overwhelmed when it comes to nurturing their child’s well-being—especially around weight, body image, and health habits. That’s where Obesity: Nurturing Healthy Habits steps in.

What if escaping tyranny was just the beginning of your fight for true freedom? Are you trapped in a life that feels like it was designed by someone else? Do you wonder what it would take to truly break free from the invisible constraints holding you back? Have you ever longed to reinvent yourself but feared the cost would be too great? In this powerful memoir, Ariel Peña-Martínez recounts his harrowing journey from Cuba's repressive regime to building a new life in America.