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As Dr. King prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his best-known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. Having been arrested for holding a prayer vigil outside Albany City Hall, King and Ralph Abernathy shared a jail cell for 15 days that was, according to King, ''dirty, filthy, and ill-equipped'' and "the worse I have ever seen." While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for classic sermons....

Adapted by David Mamet from a translation by Vlada Chernornirdik. In this classic of Chekhov’s canon, an overbearing professor pays a visit to his country estate, where Sonya and Vanya, his daughter and former brother-in-law, have slaved to maintain his wealth. But Vanya is enchanted by the professor’s new wife, while Sonya has fallen for the town’s melancholy doctor. Includes a conversation with Rosamund Bartlett, author of Chekhov: Scenes from a Life.

There is powerful breakthrough awaiting people who pray desperate prayers. Using the prayer of Hannah as a model, Apostle John Eckhardt invites listeners to a life of prayer that consistently sees results. Through biblical teaching and practical application, this book takes listeners through the five key points of Hannah’s prayer that can help them remain steadfast in prayer.

Blade, Magik, Nico Minoru, and Ghost Rider have joined forces to form the Midnight Suns. Trained by the Caretaker at the Abbey, a gothic fortress in a pocket dimension, this brand-new team of supernatural heroes is the world's first line of defense against the demonic forces of the underworld. With a looming prophecy of magical upheaval that threatens to unleash apocalyptic danger, the Suns must learn to work together—and quickly. But they aren't the only ones paying attention to the disruption of mystical forces.

The record-holding two-time National Basketball Association champion reflects on his work ethic, his on-the-court friendships and rivalries, the great teams he's played for, and what it takes to have a long and successful career in this thoughtful, in-depth memoir. Playing in the NBA for 18 years, Ray Allen won championships with the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat and entered the record books as the original king of the three-point shot. Known as one of the hardest-working and highest-achieving players in NBA history, he was legendary for his sharp shooting.

Nobody is born insecure, angry, bored, or depressed. The fact is, happiness is our natural state and, as psychologist Dr. Joseph J. Luciani explains in this warm, witty, and empowering guide, chronic unhappiness is just a bad habit, a habit that can be broken.

When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules—a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, knows all too well. Deeply ambivalent about growing up black in the lone star state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him home.

The Talmud isn’t a book. It’s 2,711 pages of arguments, laws, loopholes, and questions — with no final answers. This is what it actually says — not filtered, not explained, just the rules, the stories, and the rabbis who debated every word. Sabbath rules? Ridiculously specific. Sex and marriage? Contractual. Demons? Real. Bathrooms? Haunted. From food laws and lawsuits to prayer schedules and purity charts — it’s all here. Rabbis, rules, and the search for truth. No commentary. No theology. Just the Talmud, as written.

Fuel for the Fight: A 31-Day Devotional Through Ephesians is your invitation to dive deep into one of the most powerful books of the New Testament. Each day’s entry is text-driven, featuring a passage from Ephesians, a key word to remember, theological insights, and practical application—equipping you to live out God’s truth in everyday life.

For generations, humanity has been enslaved. Crushed beneath the rule of a monstrous emperor, their numbers dwindle, their hope all but extinguished—until Claire stumbles upon a long-lost legend. Proof of its truth now rests in her hands, along with magic that could set her people free. But unlocking its power won’t be easy. Hunted by Darkmor’s creatures and trapped in a world never meant for humans, Claire must find the others who can help her—before it's too late.

In this bold and interdisciplinary journey through neuroscience, theoretical physics, and artificial intelligence, neurologist Dr. Chris Reynolds proposes a revolutionary model of consciousness: the Probability Clock. At the heart of this model lies the thalamus—a central brain structure long known for relaying sensory input. But in Reynolds’ view, the thalamus does far more: it recursively filters, times, and shapes experience itself.

Gratitude is the gateway. Abundance is the frequency. And this is your daily alignment. Affirmations for the Modern Woman: Gratitude & Abundance is your go-to audio ritual for tuning into joy, wealth, and overflow — on purpose and on repeat.

Wargasm delves into the psychology of war, exploring the resilience and leadership forged in combat. Through a profound analysis of human conflict, this book examines the warrior mindset and the moral compass required to navigate the trials of warfighting.

Are you tired of being overlooked despite having real value to offer? This is not just another book on personal branding. It’s a bold roadmap to becoming unforgettable, irreplaceable, and profitable—without selling your soul. You won’t find generic formulas here. You’ll find truth, power, and a system that works. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your influence, this book is a mirror and a strategy. Position yourself with courage, or disappear into the noise.

In The OSS: America’s First Spy Agency, acclaimed historian Cyril Marlen peels back the curtain on the secret missions, eccentric characters, and dangerous innovations that defined the OSS’s short but seismic existence. From hidden radios tucked into shaving kits to jungle warfare in Burma, from psychological propaganda campaigns to midnight parachute drops into Nazi territory, this is the untold story of America’s first experiment with shadow war—and the people bold enough to carry it out.

Writing is a ministry. (Yep, I said it). It’s a lot of hard work, loneliness, discouragement, deadlines, and the list goes on. So, why do we write? Because it’s who God created us to be. And, just like other Christian workers, who serve the Lord, we need to be refueled and prepared for the challenges we face. This is why these 40 Quick Quiet Times for Authors will be helpful for you.

What would you do if you uncovered the secret of a hidden treasure? Would you chase the gold—or hunt down the war criminals who buried it? From the bestselling author of The Hunter series and numerous other novels, Jasveer Singh Dangi, comes a heart-pounding tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In this fast-paced thriller, a cryptic message sparks a high-stakes cat and mouse chase that sends a diverse team of experts on a dangerous race to unearth both Nazi war criminals and a treasure lost for over 55 years in Canada.

She’s not waiting. She’s not shrinking. She’s leading. And these affirmations are the fuel. This is the book for the modern Alpha Female — the woman who builds her own table, sets her own rules, and shows up in every room like she owns it (because she does).

Are you trying to decide whether you or your family should wear Smart Watches? or use medical marijuana or hallucinogens? or find a more biblical church or music? This book can help you decide, and it culminates with seven chapters of specific tools that strengthen and stabilize the Christian's mind and feelings. Hacking Christian Minds equips Christians for the mental stresses we face today and in the near future.

Will Ryder and Francine, the AI powering his homemade spacecraft, have taken to the stars, the first step on their quest to save the Earth from alien invasion. They have to travel across the Milky Way to reach Francine’s homeworld, a route fraught with danger and adventure for even a cutting edge ship, but Will and Francine’s ship is cobbled together in a rush with Earth materials, and it won’t make the journey without significant upgrades. Will is in over his head and out of his depth, but he was chosen to be Earth’s savior and will fight to overcome any obstacle to his mission.