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With the urgency and passion of Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me), the seductive storytelling of JD Vance (Hillbilly Elegy) and the historical rigor of Carol Anderson (White Rage), Kamal Al-Solaylee explores the in-between space that brown people occupy in today's world: on the cusp of whiteness and the edge of blackness.

The religious leaders known as The Pharisees were among Jesus's chief antagonists in many of the ancient writings that talk of him. Some of those Pharisees, however, did come to believe that this small town teacher had risen from the dead. Ever wonder what it must have been like to have seen this local happening begin to change an empire, to have seen the significance of these events as they unfold over many tumultuous years?

DeWayne Twitchell has released his latest novel about secrets, drugs, and mystery. This book captures the listener quickly into the storyline and captures the heart of the listener.

A diagnosis of dementia in a loved one can be both frightening and frustrating. Only a biblical foundation fuels a Christian response that both honors the patient and glorifies God. Drawing on years of professional experience working with Alzheimer's patients, Dr. John Dunlop wants to transform the way we think about dementia.

Leo McKay Jr.'s best-selling novel is set in a small Nova Scotia town, where a family is changed forever after a devastating mining accident claims the lives of 26 men. As the story shifts back and forth in time and between characters, we meet the men and women of the Burrows family: brothers Ziv and Arvel, drawn to the mine for different reasons; their father, a former union organizer; Ziv's ex-girlfriend, now living in Japan; and Arvel's wife, who hopes for a better life for herself in the city.

In The Power of Authentic Leadership: Activating the 13 Keys to Achieving Prosperity Through Authenticity, authentic leadership and prosperity expert Jeff Davis features life-changing insights from his discussions with more than 20 of the world's most iconic authentic leaders. He directly connected with these history makers, and he's acting as the humble conduit between you and their wisdom.

It is the summer of 1849 and the California Gold Rush is on! Along with thousands of excited gold seekers, 12-year old Lena Brown and her family have just arrived in Sacramento. Follow Lena as she meets some of the key figures in early California history, including John Sutter, James Marshall, and Pierson B. Reading. You will learn about life in Old Sacramento and the wild new gold boomtowns of Coloma, Nevada City, and Shasta.

In 1963 America's most famous atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, won the landmark lawsuit filed on behalf of her son, William, that effectively banned prayer in public schools. Bill shares in vivid detail his upbringing - the raging battles, his activity in his mother's atheistic empire, his dependence on drugs, and his years as a fugitive. Nearly two decades after the court's decision, Bill came to the end of his personal strength. In desperation he called out to God, and God answered.

Walt Before Mickey is a look at Walt's decade-long career before he became an international sensation with the creation of Mickey Mouse in 1928.

Ist der Mensch von Natur aus böse? Karl Ressler liebt die Bee Gees. Und er tötet, weil es ihm Spaß macht. Schon als Kind schikanierte er seine Umwelt mit perfiden Spielchen, heute quält er seine Opfer bis zum tödlichen Ende. Als ein Mädchen vermisst wird, eröffnet Kommissar Peer Modrich die Jagd auf "Karlchen". Allerdings scheint Modrich zu viele Probleme mit sich selbst zu haben - und mit Morbus Meulengracht, der ihm regelmäßig gewaltige Kater beschert.

After a failed suicide attempt, terminal cancer patient Mark Briggs embarks on a cross country trek with his three best friends in the hopes of seeing the Pacific Ocean for the first time. It doesn't take long for the boys to realize they may be in over their heads. The Lost and Found is a comical look at friendship, love, life, and death.

Al Fox Carraway has spent the last four years inspiring the world with her story of conversion, redemption, and finding faith. As a blogger, social media personality, and award-winning public speaker, her message has reached millions. This moving biography and up-close account of her life and membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes called the "LDS" or "Mormon" church) will show you what it means to truly trust in the Lord.

From Senator Al Franken - #1 bestselling author and beloved SNL alum -- comes the story of an award-winning comedian who decided to run for office and then discovered why award-winning comedians tend not to do that. "Flips the classic born-in-a-shack rise to political office tale on its head. I...

A complicated, angry son, Calumet Marston, returns to his boyhood homestead to find his hated father dead and a stranger, a woman named Betty, in charge. Her family had aided his father, and now she is "the boss". His father's will stipulates certain conditions before Calumet can take over, including repairs to the ranch and to the relationship he had with his dad. Several letters Betty has lead Calumet to a new understanding of his father and their stormy history. Murder, gun fights, ambush, ancient treasure - it's all here.

After returning to Mars, Serus discovers that things aren't quite the way they were when they left almost two years before. Thanks to their efforts, the answer to Mar's salvation has been safely delivered, but bad news travels fast. Serus learns that Harris has been abducted and Midican has been destroyed. Knowing what is at stake, he vows to return and save his friend before his enemies can take another life of someone he cares about.

Young William Hawkins and his father Henry join Giles and Constance Hopkins and other Pilgrim settlers in their courageous voyage across the Atlantic. You will hear how this dedicated group of adventurers struggle to survive in a harsh new land, against all odds. Learn how William, Giles, and Constance make new friends among the local Native Americans and experience fantastic adventures in the wilderness of the "New World." This book is part of the Courage in History series.

Dale Adams has worked hard to leave his troubled past behind for a brighter future at Emory University. But when he makes a discovery that will change humanity forever, avoiding the spotlight becomes the least of his concerns. And not all who notice want Dale to be successful. Or even alive. As Dale's world collapses around him, his fate intertwines with that of a girl he hardly knows. Their only hope for survival is to disappear into Atlanta's seedy underbelly, the very place Dale has tried so hard to leave behind.

We're all searching for contentment. Whether it's in relationships, families, jobs, finances, or something else entirely, we all want to be happy and fulfilled. And yet, all too often we find ourselves disappointed with what God has given us. But the apostle Paul says that he learned the "secret" of being content in any and every situation. Is this level of contentment possible for believers today? In this immensely practical book, Erik Raymond teaches us what contentment is.

Are you trapped in an atmosphere of frustration - perhaps even tribulation? You're ready to spread your wings and fly, yet you remain grounded. When one of the major prophets in the Old Testament found himself in such a predicament, the lord challenged him, "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jeremiah 33:3). Focus on the word "unsearchable", which means beyond the grasp of human knowledge.

Hard work is necessary for a job but not sufficient for career growth. Given that workplace dynamics are ever-changing, one needs to anticipate and prepare for the impending twists and turns in one's career. Lack of understanding of managing key relationships can lead to frustration in one's career. Being in a hurry to rise, people often ignore to hone this skill, focusing too much on their subject matter expertise.