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Why isn't life everything we expected it to be? And why doesn't our faith resolve our frustrations and problems? Kevin Myers, the founding pastor of 12Stone Church, a congregation of more than 30,000 active attenders near Atlanta, believes the reason...
The complete series of off-beat thrillers about psychic detective Thomas Soutar, who uses his skills in police investigations. Set in Glasgow and featuring fantastic full casts, these unique police dramas star Robin Laing as Thomas Soutar.The Sensiti...
Learning everything you need to know to become a successful beekeeper. Whether your interest in beekeeping is as a hobby, because your grandpa once kept bees when you were growing up, or you think this might be a cool little side business, this audiobook...
From two of mindbodygreen's top editors comes an essential companion for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life. Taking time to nourish yourself and connect to the rhythms of the Earth can feel like a tall order when your days are packed to the brim but...
The enduring influence of the Catholic Church has many sources-its spiritual and intellectual appeal, missionary achievements, wealth, diplomatic effectiveness, and stable hierarchy. But in the first half of the nineteenth century, the foundations upon...
When expat blogger and mother of four Eva Melusine Thieme first harbors the idea of ringing out her three years in Africa on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, it sounds easy. In fact, it has all the trappings of a dream vacation: no cooking, no fighting...
Bestselling author Theresa Cheung joins forces with cognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, PhD, Director of the Innovation Lab at The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), to reveal revolutionary new research showing that sensing the future is pos...
The startup playbook for partnering with big business. Corporations are desperate to overhaul their culture and the perception that they are giant, bureaucratic dinosaurs too slow to react in a rapidly changing business landscape. Many are trying to be...
Your voice matters, especially as a leader. Every day, you have an opportunity to use your voice to have a positive impact--at work or in your community. You can inspire and persuade your audience--or you can distract and put them to sleep.Nervous, r...
Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees-an endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies-is just as crucial. Our Native Bees is the result of Paige Embry's yearlong quest to learn more...
To millions of kids, the books they read are more than entertainment--they are mirrors to hold up to their own lives. And the creators of those books are more than just writers--they are mentors, confidants, friends, sometimes the only ones who under...
A powerful argument for adopting a model of restorative justice in wrongful conviction cases as part of legislative efforts towards criminal justice reform and community healing At the age of seventeen, Thomas Haynesworth was arrested on multiple rape...
Bestselling author Stasi Eldredge shows readers how to choose a joy that stands against the tides of life's real and often overwhelming pain. Walking in joy often feels crazy and like a denial of actual life. Yet Christians are called to "be joyful always"...
A provocative new take on the women behind a perennially fascinating subject--Prohibition--by bestselling author and historian Hugh Ambrose. The passage of the 18th Amendment (banning the sale of alcohol) and the 19th (women's suffrage) in the same year...
It looked for a while like Michael Collins would spend his life breaking concrete and throwing rocks for the Vittorio Scalese Construction Company. He liked the work and he liked the pay. But a chance remark by one of his coworkers made him realize that...
"With just an idea and wi-fi, Meridith Valiando Rojas started her wildly successful company, DigiTour. Now she is sharing her stories, tip and tricks, and more in Selfie Made: Your Ultimate Guide to Social Media Stardom. Whether you want to be a social...
If so, you may be experiencing the confidence-busting, commitment-breaking, energy-draining patterns consistent with broken trust. We've all been there, but few of us know how to rebuild that trust. Dennis and Michelle Reina have spent their careers....
My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest. Everest, the mountain of my childhood dreams. A mountain that has haunted me my whole life. A mountain I have seen hundreds of times in photographs and films but never in real...
When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that in...
Make your podcast today. Learn podcasting tips for launching a successful online show. What is a Podcast? It is audio or video shows, that when you subscribe to them, are automatically updated on your Computer, Smartphones, iPads, Tablets, and/or iPods....
We're always seeking it--the freedom to finally be happy, to finally experience the peace we know is possible. This meditation is an opportunity to remember that we needn't always be looking elsewhere for our happiness, our serenity. We've a joy deep...
Each one of us is called to greatness. We can have a significant impact on the world around us-if we so choose. If you are looking to craft an extraordinary life, The Greatness Guide is the powerful and practical handbook that will inspire you. Passi...
God boldly proclaims throughout the book of Acts, "There is no ethnic home team when it comes to Christianity." But the minority experience in America today'and throughout history'too often tells a different story. When Pastor Bryan Loritts wrote an ...
America is at a crisis point. We have a limited amount of time to get it right. The nation must get back on track or be forever derailed. That is not melodrama; that is fact. Only Biblical truth can save our country. Some don't seem to care that it is...
This book explores how the discoveries within the Solar System and of exoplanets far beyond it come together to help us understand the habitability of Earth, and how these findings guide the search for exoplanets that could support life. The author h...
Monastic life and its counter-cultural wisdom come alive in the stories and lessons of Br. Paul Quenon, OCSO, during his more than five decades as a Trappist at the Abbey of Gethsemani. He served as a novice under Thomas Merton and he also welcomed some...
Research indicates that emotional intelligence can be learned is directly associated with professional and personal success. It may also be responsible for up to 80% of the success we experience in life. The basic areas of emotional intelligence are....
We can't help but be inspired by great leaders--those who led lives of moral purpose and in some way left the world a different and better place. In the midst of our increasingly divided age, examining great moral leaders can help us understand the c...
Confidence is a significant life skill necessary to achieving any level of personal or professional success. Yet confidence is often an elusive characteristic. Most people believe that you are born with confidence--either you have it, or you don't. Lack...
This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to overcome anxiety, depression, and negative thoughts with the use of various techniques that relate to how your mind operates. Through this audiobook, you will learn about the unconscious a...
"I got off the phone and I tried to calm down, but my mind was racing. Derek was the father of the baby I was carrying inside me. He was my first love, my only true love. We hadn't spoken in more than two months, but crazily I had still hoped we had a...
A Gentle Invitation into the Challenging Topic of Privilege The notion that some might have it better than others, for no good reason, offends our sensibilities. Yet, until we talk about privilege, we'll never fully understand it or find our way forward....
In his new book, New York Times bestselling author Jay Sekulow presents a political and historical rationale for the existence of Israel as a sovereign nation.The State of Israel and its very right to exist is a lynchpin issue not only in the Middle-East,...
Praised as "Excellent" on Forbes.com, this concise interview guide gives readers proven tips and clear instructions to prepare for breakthrough interviews.
Climate Church, Climate World argues that climate change is the greatest moral challenge humanity has ever faced. Hunger, refugees, poverty, inequality, deadly viruses, war-climate change multiplies all forms of global social injustice. Environmental...
151 Quick Ideas for Delegating and Decision Making combines 50 years' experience of two managers, and the experiences of other managers who have been interviewed and observed.
As a young Christian woman, do you struggle with insecurities and feel bogged down by the pressures and expectations of society? Do you find it challenging to take care of yourself and be a faithful daughter of God? Emily Wilson Hussem used to feel the...
If you live life without a net, what happens when you fall?Kathleen Cremonesi knew early on she wanted to be different. Determined to avoid following in her mother's footsteps to an ill-fated marriage, Kathleen left Oregon in her early 20s to travel ...
A boy doesn't automatically become a man at age 18. What differentiates a man from a boy is the way he lives. A man has a vision for his life while a boy lives day to day. A man is a team player while a boy wants to be MVP. A man works while a boy plays....
A full 30 minute self directed relaxation session guided by the hypnotic voice of Norman Brook. This recording is designed to teach you to relax, to escape from the stress of everyday life, forget your worries and just let go. Self directed relaxation...
When it comes to money, are you controlled by fear' Do you underestimate your worth' Are you ready to go to the next level, but can't seem to get there'If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be an underearner. Underearners are self-sa...
Heal psychological wounds on your ownMove on from the emotional trauma of your past: Contrary to what many people believe, we can recover from emotional trauma relatively quickly and completely on our own. Whether it's extreme trauma such as sexual abuse...
This book provides a systematic overview of the research on crowdsourcing from different fields based on a more encompassing definition of the concept, its difference for innovation, and its value for both private and public sector.
Why has the church struggled in ministering to those with mental illnesses? Each day men and women diagnosed with mental disorders are told they need to pray more and turn from their sin. Mental illness is equated with demonic possession, weak faith,...
Develop an understanding of genealogy and how to research your family tree with this step by step audiobook. This audiobook will help you develop an understanding of basic genealogy techniques and how to communicate your family history. Here is a preview...
Distinguishing scientific fact from myth, Gluten Freedom explains the latest research, diagnostic procedures, and treatment/diet recommendations, helping consumers make the best choices for themselves and their families.
The true story of Daphne Park, the female British secret intelligence officer who rose through the male-dominated ranks to become the Queen of Spies From living in a tin-roofed shack north of Dar es Salaam to becoming Baroness Park of Monmouth, Daphne...
This complete critical companion is the book about The X-Files, the definitive guide whether you're a lifelong viewer wanting to relive memories of watching the show when it first aired or a new fan uncovering the conspiracy for the first time.
What would it have been like to be an eyewitness to the Big Bang' In 2014, astronomers wielding BICEP2, the most powerful cosmology telescope ever made, revealed that they'd glimpsed the spark that ignited the Big Bang. Millions around the world tuned...
If you've ever been discouraged by Christianity 'whether you've been a lifelong churchgoer or someone who left religion a long time ago' this book will change your life. If you've ever been discouraged by Christianity'whether you've been a lifelong c...
Angalia Bianca was once a gang member; now she puts her life on the line to interrupt gang violence. For thirty-six years she was a heroin addict.; now she mentors people in recovery. She was homeless; now she appears as an invited guest to speak at ...
The foundational text of libertarian thought First published in response to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice, Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia has become a defining text of classic libertarian thought. Challenging and ultimately rejecting li...
Sound Pictures traces the story of the Beatles' breathtaking artistic trajectory after reaching the creative heights of Rubber Soul. As the bandmates engage in brash experimentation both inside and outside the studio, Martin toils along with manager ...
From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams comes this lyrical and insightful collection of science writing that delves into the mysteries of the scientific process-physics, astronomy, mathematics-and exposes its beauty and intrigue. In these br...
Where were you tonight' How did that meeting go' Are you seeing someone else' What qualifies you for this job' These are just a few of the usual questions we might answer in a day. A typical answer to the last question would include a series of "whats":...
PREPARE TO TRANSFORM YOUR VOICE AND BE HEARDStep into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a "Moxie Maven" by President Obama's White House Office of Public Eng...
Making relationships and marriages work is a twenty-four job, especially, when letting go seem easier than to fix what is broken. There are too many influences from social media to television that enable people to divorce or break up, making the smallest...
This New York Times bestseller illustrates the concept of reasonable doubt through a compelling court case.
Blending the tactics he learned from America's elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform...
"The internet's best friend."--Flare. From the author of the popular newsletter That's What She Said, Nobody Cares is a frank, funny personal essay collection about work, failure, friendship, and the messy business of being alive in your twenties and...
The Earth is flat, the World Trade Center collapse was a controlled demolition, planes are spraying poison to control the weather, and actors faked the Sandy Hook massacre ... All these claims are bunk: falsehoods, mistakes, and in some cases, outright...
Life can be overwhelming. Here is the fatherly guidance you need to pull through your toughest times. On January 26, 2017 entrepreneur, husband and father Chip Franks had a stroke. While being carried out on a stretcher, the question on his mind was:...
151 Quick Ideas to Improve Your People Skills is constructed to help everyone do a better, more effective job of working with others.
Issuing a bold wake-up call to America, New York Times best-selling author Brigitte Gabriel reveals the people, organizations, and forces at work to dismantle our Judeo-Christian values and freedoms, destabilize and threaten our national security, an...
Adolescents (ages 12-20) with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for academic problems, strained relationships, peer rejection, and unsafe behavior-and parents are often at a loss for how to handle these challenges. If Your A...
A hilarious and nostalgic trip through the history of paperback pre-teen series of the '80s and '90sEvery twenty- or thirty-something woman knows these books. The pink covers, the flimsy paper, the zillion volumes in the series that kept you reading for...
Personal presence is difficult to define but easy to recognize. People with presence carry themselves in a way that turns heads. When they talk, people listen. When they ask, people answer. When they lead, people follow. Personal presence can help you...
In 2012, Mohammad fled his Syrian village along with his wife and four sons, escaping to Jordan through the wilderness. Four years later he sat across from Shawn Smucker in a small conference room in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Though neither of them knew...
This program is read by Mary Lambert and includes original music exclusive to the audiobook.Beautiful and brutally honest, Mary Lambert's poetry is a beacon to anyone who's ever been knocked down--and picked themselves up again. In verse that deals with...
Where can you read about a monstrous cheese big enough to hold a girl of 13 inside? Or that the invention of the bicycle directly, and poorly, impacted sales of cheddar? Or that some of the first cheese makers hid gold coins inside their wheels of dairy...
In this eye-opening book, Susie Larson shows how intertwined our emotional, spiritual, and physical health are. Spiritual difficulties can have physical consequences, and physical illnesses can have emotional and even spiritual ramifications. So in order...
Rich Donnelly was a minor league catcher who never quite got the chance to play in the big leagues. So he became obsessed with reaching the Major Leagues as a coach. While climbing the ladder to his dream job as third base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates,...
In this one-of-a-kind memoir, Jack Clemons-a former lead engineer in support of NASA-takes listeners behind the scenes and into the inner workings of the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs during their most exciting years. Discover the people, the events,...
This audio presentation will take you gently into a deep restful sleep under the guidance of Sara Dylan. Sara's soft, kind, reassuring voice will lead you step by step into the safe, comfortable mind-set that will be conducive to achieving deep restful...
Peter Sagal, the host of NPR's Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! and a popular columnist for Runner's World, shares lessons, stories, advice, and warnings gleaned from running the equivalent of once around the earth.At the verge of turning forty, Peter...
Magick saved my life, says Damien Echols. When he was on death row for a crime he didn't commit, Damien used the spiritual practice of magick to stave off intense pain and despair, keep hope alive--and ultimately to manifest his freedom. Now this bes...
The official behind-the-scenes companion audio guide to the first two seasons of Stranger Things and beyond. Stranger things have happened. ... When the first season of Stranger Things debuted on Netflix in the summer of 2016, the show struck a nerve...
In this guided audio program with renowned Buddhist teacher and former prisoner Fleet Maull, you will learn how to free yourself from the crippling beliefs that trap so many of us in a victim mind-set, using the principles of mindfulness, self-compassion,...
During the several centuries that ancient Egypt stood as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, civilizations of the ancient world, conflicts with its neighbors often played a central role in hieroglyphic texts and art from temples and tombs. The ...
Bestselling author, physician, and mystic Lissa Rankin, MD first discovered the Inner Pilot Light when, during one of her darkest moments, she heard a voice of pure, unconditional love. This voice was a spark of divinity--a direct channel to Source that...
Laughter that makes your stomach hurt, the perfect cup of coffee, a few moments alone with your Bible - these are moments of joy to be found on even the most difficult days. When you know you can trust God no matter what, lasting joy will be yours. Find...
Want to live forever? This handy little guide will get you close! Best-selling author and wellness expert Karen Salmansohn presents a witty, inspiring collection of the top 50+ tips for a long and healthy life, backed by a wide range of longevity res...
They have names like Barmy Bernie, Daft Donald, and Steamin' Sammy. They like lager (in huge quantities), the Queen, football clubs (especially Manchester United), and themselves. Their dislike encompasses the rest of the known universe, and England's...
Learn exactly how you can center yourself to prevent getting too overwhelmed with the influx of stressful emotions and getting overloaded. This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to embrace your gift as an empath, hone it, and live...
Some organizations pay a great deal of attention to ensuring the physical safety of their team members, but do the team members feel safe enough to speak up and raise tough concerns? Share bold and still-in-formation ideas? In this book, bestselling ...
Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with songs and stories! Relish in this delightful take on The Twelve Days of Christmas, voiced by the wonderful Brenda Markwell.
Celebrate the human-feline bond with all its joys, mysteries, and life-changing moments.Gwen Cooper-author of the blockbuster international bestseller Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder C...
Success seems to come easy for some people. They live in luxurious homes, send their children to the best schools, drive fancy cars, travel around the world, and still have resources available to help their loved ones and contribute to the communities...
It is said that the love of money is the root of all evil. Yes, cold hard cash can be the inspiration for dark journeys into cold hard hearts! Step in to the shadows with The Whistler and find out exactly what happens when avarice goes unrestrained. ...
Overwhelmed by the news cycle and the state of affairs in our world? Pastor, blogger, and powerful voice in the Resistance, John Pavlovitz has the answer: this rousing and inspirational guide, drawing from lessons of our favorite superheroes, for how...
The acclaimed actress and author of Jesse: A Mother's Story tells the story of her outspoken, frequently outrageous Italian immigrant mother.Marianne Leone's Ma is in many senses a larger-than-life character, one who might be capable, even from the a...
Every twenty-something needs a little black book of secrets. Our twenties are filled with confusion, terrible jobs, anticipation, disappointment, cubicles, break-ups, transition, quarter-life crisis, loneliness, post-college what the heck, moderate s...
Throughout history, countless women have boldly stepped out in faith and courage, leaving their indelible mark on those around them and on the kingdom of God. In lively prose Michelle DeRusha tells their stories, bringing into focus fifty incredible ...
Over motivational messages? Sick AF of inspirational quotes? Done with the shiny happy bad advice that gets you nowhere? Well, heads up: you're about to get a shitload of Good Advice.In Bad Advice, relationship expert Dr. Venus Nicolino--a.k.a. Dr. V--takes...
"No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about t...
Nonpareil science writer David Quammen explains how recent discoveries in molecular biology can change our understanding of evolution and life's history, with powerful implications for human health and even our own human nature. In the mid-1970s, sci...
A revolutionary and definitive new approach to preventing breast cancer, from board-certified world authority on breast health Dr. Kristi Funk, cofounder of the renowned Pink Lotus Breast Centre and surgeon to Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow.Breasts: An...
'What a spectacular book. Mind-blowing in its expansiveness and profundity. It makes me think we're at one of those times in technological, economic and social history where the sky is the limit' Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer and Chief ...
Every time we are introduced to someone new, try to be creative, or start a difficult conversation, we take a risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings--we strive to appear perfect. In a powerful new...
men supposed to be fighters? Lovers? Hunter-gatherers? Fashionistas? Business gurus? Culinary experts? You're wrong if you think one man can't be a jack AND a master of all trades. In this special audio edition of How To Be A Man, you'll hear from the...
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