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The objective of the Christian ministry is to convert sinners and to edify the body of Christ. No faithful minister can possibly rest short of this. Applause, fame, popularity, honor, and wealth - all these are vain. If souls are not won, and if saints are not matured, our ministry itself is futile.

Pathways is a collection of Quintus Curtius’ very best short essays from 2015. Speaking in an original and compelling voice, these essays cover an amazing variety of subjects in history, philosophy, current events, ethics, biography, physical health, travel, and language.

Explore Philip K. Dick’s thought‑provoking novelette The Last of the Masters, set 200 years after an anarchist revolt dismantles governments. Hidden in a remote valley, a benevolent robot ruler maintains humanity’s last functioning state—until insurgents challenge the fragile balance. This intense clash of anarchism and authoritarianism delves into themes of technology, empathy, and political power.

Rainbow is a planet of scientists on the verge of a major discovery. Just as they reach a crucial point in their research, a poorly studied and barely explained side effect of their experiments places them before a difficult choice between science and humanity.

Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former marine officer. Expertly blending history, biography, philosophy, and the author's personal experience, this penetrating collection of essays achieves what one reviewer called "a perfect fluency in [a] dialogue with truth." The unifying theme is the nature of masculine identity and how that identity has been manifested. Drawing on examples from history and using sources in their original languages, Quintus Curtius' soaring vision combines lucid explanation with a passionate intensity like few other writers.

How to stop making excuses, ditch delaying tactics, and achieve your goals without feeling like it’s a chore.

Adulting can be hard. Every grown-up has experienced the challenging transition from adolescence to adulthood. It’s the critical period in life where you’re beginning to deeply feel not just what’s happening in the outside world, but also what’s going on within.

Step into the chilling prelude to Dracula in Bram Stoker's gothic tale, Dracula's Guest. Set in a desolate European landscape, this haunting story builds a sense of creeping dread as a lone English traveler encounters ominous signs, supernatural forces, and the shadow of something far darker awaiting in the night.

The changes brought to us by life are unpredictable, but the transformation we create in life is intentional. We choose to improve ourselves or not. We choose to better and upgrade our mindsets. We choose to go through a self-awareness process. We choose to leave our comfort zone and challenge our limits. We choose to instill new and more empowering thoughts into our subconscious mind. Also, we intentionally and consciously choose to create more happiness in our lives every single day. The most important question you should be asking yourself is: What are you choosing to be?

The Balloon-Hoax is a thrilling early example of literary sensationalism from Edgar Allan Poe, blending sharp scientific detail with masterful suspense. First published as a convincing newspaper report, the story chronicles a transatlantic balloon voyage that captivates the public—until the shocking truth emerges. With its blend of realism, imagination, and sly satire, this inventive tale showcases Poe’s genius for blurring the line between fact and fiction, making it a fascinating read for fans of classic suspense, speculative fiction, and literary history.

A mysterious creature haunts the fishermen and pearl divers of the La Plata Bay. The superstitious local villagers call him the Sea Devil. When a pearl merchant decides to capture the strange being against all odds, the truth turns out to be far more tragic and complex than anyone had ever imagined.

First published in 1954, this classic short story blends science fiction, paranoia, and metaphysical suspense, laying the foundation for themes that would later inspire the acclaimed 2011 film “The Adjustment Bureau.” Perfect for fans of speculative fiction, hidden conspiracies, and Philip K. Dick’s signature explorations of identity, free will, and the fragility of perceived reality.

Based on The Power of Awareness and The Power of Now, this is a summary book of secrets to control your awareness and mindful success. If you are familiar with Neville Goddard, Eckhart Tolle, or Wayne Dyer, you will learn the top secrets of practicing the power of mindfulness in the now. Go to the next level and listen to this short summary of the power of now concepts. Summary is by author George Mentz, JD MBA DSS.

This new, original translation of Cornelius Nepos's Lives of the Great Commanders is the first to appear in many generations. The Roman writer Cornelius Nepos (circa 110 BC to 25 BC) was one of the first biographers in the Western tradition. He composed memorable and entertaining sketches of some of the most famous statesmen of antiquity.

A short story of a teenage boy called James who is confused about the current development of himself both physically and mentally. He finds it difficult to discuss them with his parents, but rather feels comfortable with his grandad. He makes a trip to grandad's house for explanation and advise. Grandad is straight forward with providing answers and encouraging him.

Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown—authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.

Enjoy the journey down the paths of the sacred and the profane, the strange and the frightening, the hideous and the dazzling as you enter Terra Phantasticum.

Now what? Now that you are a Christian, it becomes a most important question: What kind of a Christian are you going to be? Are you going to be one modeled after people’s opinions, or will you follow after the Bible standard? Will you be a Christian, as defined by scripture? This helpful audiobook provides practical, biblical guidance and encouragement for new Christians.

Talon follows the early years of a unique boy, a 15-year-old runt living on the barbarian island of Volnoss. Born premature during the frozen plague that took his mother, shunned by his father, and raised by his grandmother, Talon has always felt like he doesn't belong. For years he dreams of growing big and strong like the giants that surround him. But as the day of measure draws near, he begins to realize that he will never be named a Vald, and will be cast to the village of the Skomm to live a life of slavery.

Although it ended over 550 years ago, the Hundred Years' War still looms large in the historical consciousness of England and France, even if the name of the famous war is a misnomer. Actually a series of separate conflicts between the English and French monarchies, interspersed with periods of peace, its historical image is an odd one, in part because its origins were based on royal claims that dated back centuries.