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I'm a Reindeer (Little Golden Book)
by Mallory LoehrFrom the author and illustrator of I'M A UNICORN and I'M A NARWHAL comes a Little Golden Book all about an adorable reindeer!I'm a deer. But not just any deer--I'm a reindeer!Reindeer are strong as soon as they are born. I could run before I was two hours old!Young girls and boys will love this informative introduction to the adorable and fascinating reindeer. Find out where they live, why their fur changes from season to seaon, and lots more. But do reindeer fly? That's for you--and Santa--to decide! A terrific follow-up to the Little Golden Books I'm a Unicorn, I'm a Narwhal, and I'm a Dragon. Makes a great gift for the holidays or any time!
I'm a bloody mess: Overcoming my issues
by Edward JohnsonAre you a believer struggling with one issue or the other in your life? Does it feel that you will never overcome this addiction even as a Pastor, church leader and minister of the gospel? Is your life in a mess and it looks as if nothing good could ever come out of your life? If any of these questions answer yes, then you have found answers to the long-standing problems of your life. By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, I have put this book together with you in mind. The book before you will help you overcome every long- standing issue of your life. It will give you victory over the challenges you have been battling for years. In this book, you will find how you could become victorious over messy issues of your life and ways to help others out of their mess.
I'm a bloody mess: Overcoming my issues
by Edward JohnsonAre you a believer struggling with one issue or the other in your life? Does it feel that you will never overcome this addiction even as a Pastor, church leader and minister of the gospel? Is your life in a mess and it looks as if nothing good could ever come out of your life? If any of these questions answer yes, then you have found answers to the long-standing problems of your life. By the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, I have put this book together with you in mind. The book before you will help you overcome every long- standing issue of your life. It will give you victory over the challenges you have been battling for years. In this book, you will find how you could become victorious over messy issues of your life and ways to help others out of their mess.
I've Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
by Maria Shriver<P>A book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. <P>As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be. <P>In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy. <P> I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart--whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. <P>Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect companion--an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.
I've Got Time: A Zen monk's guide to a calm, focused and meaningful life
by Paul LoomansThis isn't a book about making your time more productive... this is a book being more productive with your time. Learn from a Zen monk how to find calm, be more present and get more out of the time you have.Learn from a Zen monk how to turn time pressure into tranquility. Time is our most precious commodity, but all too often it is swallowed up by the frantic pace of work and our always-on connection to the world.But it doesn't have to be that way. Zen monk Paul Loomans is here to share the seven steps you can take to form a new, calmer connection to time while still being able to get everything done.His "Time Surfing" method emphasizes using your intuition to decide what to do, rather than trying to control time itself. You'll learn to:act from inner peacegain perspectiveenjoy your workbecome more productiveand stay healthy.A sense of serenity will arise in every area of your life – for good.
I've Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has
by Mandy HaleWrong turns, humiliating flops, painful heartbreaks--and happiness? Yes, believe it or not, they can go hand in hand. Blogger and author Mandy Hale, affectionately known as "The Single Woman" to her half-million social-media followers, is living an adventurous life that proves even our lowest lows and messiest mess-ups can point us toward our joy-filled destiny as single women.In I've Never Been To Vegas, But My Luggage Has, Mandy delivers heart-to-heart, often hilarious stories from a life filled with love and loss, glamour and goose bumps, faith and friendship, big dreams and battle scars. She shares the bittersweet euphoria of her high-school romance, the panic-stricken cluelessness of her first day on a stressful job, and the foot-in-mouth horror of her red-carpet interview with a music legend.Along the way, Mandy dollops personal anecdotes with encouraging insights. From thrilling first kisses to crushing break-ups, from soaring career milestones to promising flights that never quite got off the ground, she unfolds in often uproarious detail the zigzags along the path toward a pinnacle moment: sharing a table and a pinch-me-I'm-dreaming conversation with her lifelong hero.In the end, Mandy turns Sin City's infamous marketing slogan on its head: What happens in her life doesn't stay in her life. She shares even her darkest moments in witty, winsome ways that make us not only feel her pain, but also laugh with her and apply her hard-won nuggets of inspiration to our own lives."Happily Ever After" might not look or feel quite like what we expect, but as Mandy is discovering--and as we can discover along with her--it is well within our reach.
I've Passed My Life as a Stranger, Lord
by Swami KriyanandaThis is a book of poems. It expresses the feelings of the author Swami Kriyananda at various points of his life.
I've Seen the End of You: A Neurosurgeon's Look at Faith, Doubt, and the Things We Think We Know
by W. Lee WarrenThis gripping inspirational memoir grapples with the tension between faith and science—and between death and hope—as a seasoned neurosurgeon faces insurmountable odds and grief both in the office and at home.&“Beautiful, haunting, powerful . . .&”—Daniel G. Amen, MDDr. W. Lee Warren, a practicing brain surgeon, assumed he knew most outcomes for people with glioblastoma, head injuries, and other health-care problems. Yet even as he tried to give patients hope, his own heart would sink as he realized, I've seen the end of you.But it became far more personal when the acclaimed doctor experienced an unimaginable family tragedy. That's when he reached the end of himself.Page-turning medical stories serve as the backdrop for a raw, honest look at how we can remain on solid ground when everything goes wrong and how we can find light in the darkest hours of life. I've Seen the End of You is the rare book that offers tender empathy and tangible hope for those who are suffering. No matter what you're facing, this doesn't have to be the end. Even when nothing seems to makes sense, God can transform your circumstances and your life. And he can offer a new beginning.
I, Isaac, Take Thee, Rebekah: Moving from Romance to Lasting Love
by Ravi ZachariasIn the twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis a beautiful young woman offers assistance to a weary traveler and his camels, and out of that simple action, a marriage results-a marriage that offers profound lessons to couples today. Bible scholar and renowned speaker Ravi Zacharias draws five points critical to the long-lasting success of every marriage from the biblical story of the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah."Real love folds together both the emotions and the will," writes Zacharias. "Without the emotions, marriage is a drudgery; without the will, it is a mockery." Building upon that foundational truth, Zacharias goes on to explain the principles of seeking the counsel of others when finding a mate, cherishing your partner, remaining pure, becoming a man or woman of prayer, and, finally, risking everything in a relationship in order to experience God's ideal for love. Couples everywhere, from those about to be married, to those who have been married for decades, will draw strength and wisdom for the journey of marriage as they learn from Ravi what it means to move from romance to lasting love.
I, Judas: A Novel
by Taylor Caldwell Jess StearnFrom a #1 New York Times–bestselling author: The story of Judas Iscariot—and the stunning betrayal that changed the course of history. One of the great dramas of the biblical era is brought to thrilling new life in this epic novel told from the unique perspective of Judas Iscariot himself. This is the story of Judas the myth, condemned by Dante to the most terrifying circle of Hell; Judas the man, the son of wealth and power who fought to suppress the lusts of the flesh and the sin of pride to become one of the twelve original disciples of Jesus Christ; and Judas the apostle, victim of a diabolical lie, history&’s arch traitor, who sold his Lord for thirty pieces of silver, and sealed his fate with a kiss. From Judas&’s years as the young rebel of an affluent family undone by his own idealism to his victimization by Pontius Pilate to the crucifixion and Christ&’s resurrection, I, Judas &“read[s] like a modern novel of intrigue and thrills&” (Chattanooga Times). The final entry, following Dear and Glorious Physician and Great Lion of God, in a trilogy celebrating key historical figures of the Bible, it is one of the most powerful and revelatory works of religious fiction ever published.
I, Julian: The Fictional Autobiography Of Julian Of Norwich
by Claire Gilbert'So I will write in English, pressing new words from this beautiful plain language spoken by all. Not courtly French to introduce God politely. Not church Latin to construct arguments. English to show it as it is. Even though it is not safe to do so.'From the author of Miles to Go before I Sleep comes I, Julian, the account of a medieval woman who dares to tell her own story, battling grief, plague, the church and societal expectations to do so. Compelled by the powerful visions she had when close to death, Julian finds a way to live a life of freedom - as an anchoress, bricked up in a small room on the side of a church - and to write of what she has seen. The result, passed from hand to hand, is the first book to be written by a woman in English. Tender, luminous, meditative and powerful, Julian writes of her love for God, and God's love for the whole of creation. 'All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.' 'Written with profound insight, spiritual and psychological, and a rare sensitivity to the everyday world of the fourteenth century, I, Julian is a brilliantly illuminating companion to one of the greatest works of spiritual writing in English.' Rowan Williams, Magdalene College, Cambridge University
I, Julian: The fictional autobiography of Julian of Norwich
by Claire Gilbert'So I will write in English, pressing new words from this beautiful plain language spoken by all. Not courtly French to introduce God politely. Not church Latin to construct arguments. English to show it as it is. Even though it is not safe to do so.'From the author of Miles to Go before I Sleep comes I, Julian, the account of a medieval woman who dares to tell her own story, battling grief, plague, the church and societal expectations to do so. Compelled by the powerful visions she had when close to death, Julian finds a way to live a life of freedom - as an anchoress, bricked up in a small room on the side of a church - and to write of what she has seen. The result, passed from hand to hand, is the first book to be written by a woman in English. Tender, luminous, meditative and powerful, Julian writes of her love for God, and God's love for the whole of creation. 'All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.' 'Written with profound insight, spiritual and psychological, and a rare sensitivity to the everyday world of the fourteenth century, I, Julian is a brilliantly illuminating companion to one of the greatest works of spiritual writing in English.' Rowan Williams, Magdalene College, Cambridge University
I, Saul
by Jerry B. JenkinsA MURDERER who would change the WORLD From multi-million copy best-selling novelist Jerry Jenkins comes a compelling international thriller that conveys you from present-day Texas to a dank Roman dungeon in A.D. 67, then down the dusty roads of ancient Israel, Asia, and back to Rome. A young seminary professor, Augustine Knox, is drawn into a deadly race to save priceless parchments from antiquities thieves and discovers a two- thousand-year old connection with another who faced death for the sake of the truth. I, Saul consists of two riveting adventures in one, transporting you between the stories of Augustine Knox and Saul of Tarsus. Filled with political intrigue, romance, and rich historical detail, I, Saul is a thrilling tale of loyal friendships tested by life-or-death quests, set two millennia apart, told by a master storyteller.
ICB, Holy Bible: International Children's Bible
by Thomas NelsonThe ICB Holy Bible is filled with dozens of full-page, beautifully designed, color illustrations to help children visualize popular Bible characters and events.The International Children&’s Bible®, created especially for children in the third grade and up, provides the ideal blend of readability and fidelity to the original meaning of the Scripture texts. While the large print and bold subheadings make it easy to read, this edition is also filled with features that speak directly to children&’s hearts and minds. And boldfaced key words are linked to the Bible&’s robust dictionary to help increase a child&’s comprehension of Scripture.The beautiful illustrations set alongside Bible text are sure to delight your child&’s imagination as they &“see&” popular Bible stories come to life. This Bible includes study helps designed specifically for beginning Bible readers, such as Scripture memorization, &“Miracles of Jesus,&” and &“Kids in the Bible,&” that will help strengthen their knowledge of Scripture.Features include:A convenient &“Where Do I Find It?&” index to track down special biblical characters and eventsStudy helps designed specifically for beginner Bible readers, including Scripture memorization, &“Miracles of Jesus,&” &“Names of God,&” &“Kids in the Bible,&” and the importance of reading the BibleA listing of God&’s promises on such topics as love, peace, protection, and healthDetailed ICB Dictionary describing key Bible characters and termsReading Plans provide an easy framework to help guide kids as they experience God in his wordFull color Bible maps help to visualize historical events and where they happenedReadable 10-point print size displayed in a double column format
ICB, The Garden Children's Bible: International Children's Bible
by Thomas NelsonThe Garden Children&’s Bible is a great way to get kids to &“toon&” into Scripture! Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb are sent out on adventures by The Boss (God), who teaches them lessons from His Word along the way. Presented by characters based on the animated series The Garden, created by award-winning animator Butch Hartman, this illustrated Bible depicts over 100 stories from the storyline of Scripture.Kids will delight in the five, full-color comic strips based on The Garden animated series spaced throughout the Bible. Twenty more full-color pages of characters and stories from Scripture will draw kids into the stunning color and original designs by Hartman.In addition to the art, one hundred short, foundational pieces of wisdom from The Boss appear in the Bible to give children easy takeaways they will carry with them for a lifetime. Two hundred Lenny and Lucy character sidebars explain key biblical concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language that helps children better connect with the content in God&’s Word. And fifty prayers developed around Scripture teach children how to pray God&’s Word.Scripture memorization lists, promises from Scripture, a kid-friendly topical index, dictionary, a reading plan, activity pages, and more are in this fun and encouraging Bible.Features include:PRESENTATION PAGE – Personalize the Bible by recording a memory or noteBIBLE BOOK INTRODUCTIONS – Concise overviews highlight important events in each book300 CHARACTER CALLOUTS- Sidebar notes presented by Lenny, Lucy, and &“The Boss&” bring emphasis to key Biblical conceptsFULL-COLOR MULTI-PAGE COMIC SECTION BASED ON THE ANIMATED SERIESBIBLE LEARNING LISTS – Names of God, Bible Verses to Memorize, Miracles of Jesus, Scripture PromisesEND-OF-PAGE CROSS-REFERENCES – Find related passages quickly and easilyTOPICAL INDEX AND DICTIONARY – Kid-friendly tools teaching how to use the BibleMIRACLES and PARABLES of JESUS – Charts create a quick reference to important events50 SCRIPTURE-BASED PRAYERSThe International Children&’s Bible® (ICB) translation was created especially for children in the third grade and up and provides the ideal blend of readability and fidelity to the original meaning of the Scripture text.
INSTINCT Daily Readings: 100 Insights That Will Uncover, Sharpen and Activate Your Instincts
by T. D. JakesBishop T. D. Jakes's Instinct was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and is already transforming lives. Now, INSTINCT DAILY READINGS will help you unleash your God-given intuition day by day. In this volume of affirmations, meditations and scriptures, T. D. Jakes shares 100 readings that will help you rediscover and reclaim your instincts, intuition, and inner drives one day at a time when you: Listen to and hear your own deep instinctive rhythm Recognize your God-given inner wisdom Embrace your instinct to define your own destiny These short, powerful messages will inspire you to use your instincts to become the person you were created to be, every day.
INSTINCT for Graduates: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive and Face Your Unlimited Future
by T. D. JakesBishop T.D. Jakes's Instinct skyrocketed to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Now this companion gift book, INSTINCT FOR GRADUATES, shows grads of all ages how to unleash their God-given instincts and embrace the future with unlimited success. INSTINCT FOR GRADUATES encourages readers to thrive using their new diplomas, and demonstrates ways to: Create a plan with clear direction for your life that makes the most of your potential Make new friends, and maintain (or let go of) old relationships Choose and live with roommates Form an adult relationship with your parents-cut the cord, without tearing the relationship Manage your finances and debt Hunt for the right jobs, interview successfully, and begin an outstanding career Navigate the ins-and-outs of dating, relating, and getting married Embrace new adventures, have fun, and expand your horizonsEquipped with the wisdom of Instinct, graduates will discover their potential, become equipped to succeed in every opportunity, and stride confidently into the future.
INTOXICADOS POR LA FE (EBOOK)
by Bernardo StamateasPacho O Donnell (Escritor, historiador, médico) "Stamateas nos habla en este libro de lo tóxico de la religiosidad opresiva, amedrentadora, que no libera sino que achicharra, que no está basada en el amor sino en el temor. Y nos insta a albergar en nuestro interior a un Dios que nos ama, que aspira a que seamos lo que debemos ser y no lo que cierta religiosidad burocrática y formalista pretende que seamos." Alejandro Rozitchner (Filósofo, escritor) "Stamateas es un hombre valioso porque es un hombre de fe que puede al mismo tiempo ser abierto y moderno. En su visión, la fe no implica una posición temerosa y conservadora, todo lo contrario. El suyo no es un sistema que niegue al individuo ni el placer, no aboga por una mirada retrógrada y triste. Su fe es crecimiento y ganas de vivir." En este libro se verán las actitudes religiosas que enferman a los seres humanos, sin importar el grupo al que pertenezcan. Conductas como: -Infundir culpa: "Todo es pecado y es malo". -Las trampas de los líderes autoritarios que castigan y humillan. -La manipulación emocional. -Las amenazas: "Si te alejás del rebaño, vas a sufrir las consecuencias". Utilizando innumerables ejemplos tomados de experiencias reales, el autor analiza cómo es la fe que lastima, pero también arroja luz sobre el poder que vuelve a la fe sana. Lucas Márquez F. (Pastor) "La fe define el conjunto de creencias de una persona. Por eso, si queremos saber el enfoque de vida de alguien, le preguntamos: " Qué fe profesas?" Bernardo Stamateas explica de una manera clara y práctica el daño que las religiones han provocado a la fe auténtica." Sergio Bergman (Rabino) "Bernardo Stamateas nos propone asumir que la fe puede ser tanto un camino de redención de sentido como un camino en el que se pierde todo sentido, que puede llevarnos a quedar atrapados en la opresión de entregar por determinadas creencias nuestra propia autonomía y libertad espiritual."
IONE
by Mario EscobarEn el año 7 de la Nueva Era, el mundo es muy diferente a cuando Tes tenía diez años; una bacteria ha exterminado a todos los hombres y mujeres mayores de dieciocho años y los humanos que han quedado sobreviven como pueden en todas las partes del mundo, al igual que Tes tras la pérdida de sus padres, John y Graciela, pastores de la iglesia bautista de la ciudad. La vida de Tes en la pequeña ciudad de Ione en Oregón es tranquila a pesar de que Frank, el jefe de su clan, se está volviendo cada vez más despótico. La llegada al pueblo de un extraño llamado Peter, que dice provenir de la ciudad, levanta la sospecha de que hay más supervivientes al otro lado de las montañas....
IS: Your Authentic Spirituality Unleashed
by Faith FreedIf you’re someone who embraces spirituality based on what rings true from a range of traditions and, above all else, personal experience – how do you ground your beliefs and practices? Where does such a seeker turn for a structure to build upon? Until now, there’s been very little guidance. IS: Your Authentic Spirituality Unleashed serves as a home base, a shortcut, and a jumping-off place to find spiritual sustenance as you go your own way.Within these pages, Faith Freed rocks a Holy Disco Ball symbolizing four dimensions that illuminate the party of life. She describes each of these aspects to help you connect with your higher power and ignite your higher self. You’ll learn timeless wisdom principles and practical tools to cultivate your own fun and fiercely authentic brand of independent spirituality.
ISIS
by Michael Weiss Hassan HassanA revelatory look inside the world's most dangerous terrorist group.Initially dismissed by US President Barack Obama, along with other fledgling terrorist groups, as a "jayvee squad" compared to al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has shocked the world by conquering massive territories in both countries and promising to create a vast new Muslim caliphate that observes the strict dictates of Sharia law. In ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, American journalist Michael Weiss and Syrian analyst Hassan Hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who behead Western hostages in slickly produced videos and have conquered territory equal to the size of Great Britain. Beginning with the early days of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of ISIS's first incarnation as "al-Qaeda in Iraq," Weiss and Hassan explain who the key players are--from their elusive leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to the former Saddam Baathists in their ranks--where they come from, how the movement has attracted both local and global support, and where their financing comes from. Political and military maneuvering by the United States, Iraq, Iran, and Syria have all fueled ISIS's astonishing and explosive expansion. Drawing on original interviews with former US military officials and current ISIS fighters, the authors also reveal the internecine struggles within the movement itself, as well as ISIS's bloody hatred of Shiite Muslims, which is generating another sectarian war in the region. Just like the one the US thought it had stopped in 2011 in Iraq. Past is prologue and America's legacy in the Middle East is sowing a new generation of terror.
ISIS Unveiled
by H. P. BlavatskyHPB's first major work, originally published in 1877. The most astounding compendium of occult facts and theories in Theosophical literature. It proclaims the existence of mystery schools under the guardianship of men who are servants for truth. It outlines a movement by the Guardians of the Ancient Wisdom to preserve and protect the ageless truths, until in later times they would again become known for the spiritual benefit of all.
ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror (Updated Edition)
by Michael Weiss Hassan HassanFully Revised & Updated Edition of the New York Times Bestselling and Highly Praised Book on ISIS With newly added material and breaking news including: --Interview with a former ISIS spymaster --Why ISIS is targeting Europe and the US --What Russia wants in Syria --Revelations on the brutal ideology of ISISWith brutal attacks in last year across the globe--Brussels, Paris, Beirut, Egypt, Turkey--the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has proved itself the greatest terrorist threat in the world today. They have conquered massive territories in Syria and Iraq in a bid to create a new Muslim caliphate under the strict dictates of Sharia law. In this fully revised and updated edition of ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, American journalist Michael Weiss and Syrian analyst Hassan Hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who, with slickly produced murder videos, are spreading violence and mayhem across the globe. Beginning with the early days of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of ISIS's first incarnation, Weiss and Hassan explain who the key players are--from their leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to the former Saddam Baathists in their ranks--where they come from, how they have attracted both local and global support, and how they operate--from their social media strategy to their illicit oil revenues. As money and matériel continue to flow into the region to combat the ISIS's spreading terror, other forces--Assad's regime, Russian planes, Iranian Quds Forces, and other Shiite militias--are gaining power and using the fight against ISIS as a means to leverage their agenda in the region. Political and military maneuvering by the United States, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Russia have fueled ISIS's explosive expansion. In five new chapters, the authors delve further into the inner workings of the Army of Terror and what it is like to live under their ever-tightening rule. With invaluable and exclusive insider information, the authors explore the Islamic State's enigmatic recruitment and training methods, the impact of their military successes and failures, and how they structure and empower home-grown cells worldwide to carry out their terror. Drawing on original interviews with former US military officials and current ISIS fighters--and brand-new interviews with a former ISIS spy, as well as Kurdish and Yazidi survivors of the ISIS's assault on northern Iraq--the authors reveal the internecine struggles within the movement itself, as well as ISIS's bloody hatred of Shiite Muslims, which is generating another sectarian war in the region. A new generation of terror has dawned in the world and to understand how to stop it, we must understand who they are.
ISIS: The State of Terror
by Jessica Stern J. M. BergerThe authors outline the origins of ISIS as the formidable terrorist group it has quickly become and attempts to answer the question of what our next move - as a country, as a government, as the world - should be.
ISIS: The Terror Nation
by Loretta NapoleoniFrom its birth in the late 1990s as the jihadist dream of terrorist leader Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the Islamic State (known by a variety of names, including ISIS, ISIL, and al Qaeda in Iraq) has grown into a massive enterprise, redrawing national borders across the Middle East and subjecting an area larger than the United Kingdom to its own vicious brand of Sharia law.In ISIS: The Terror Nation, world-renowned terrorism expert Loretta Napoleoni builds on her international best-selling The Islamic Phoenix, with new chapters on the Islamic State's recruitment of Western women, economic strategy, and recent terrorist attacks around the world. Napoleoni takes us beyond the headlines, demonstrating that while Western media portrays the Islamic State as little more than a gang of thugs on a winning streak, the organization is proposing a new model for nation building. Waging a traditional war of conquest to carve out the twenty-first-century version of the original Caliphate, ISIS uses modern technology to recruit and fundraise while engaging the local population in the day-to-day running of the new state. Rising from the ashes of failing jihadist enterprises, the Islamic State has shown a deep understanding of Middle Eastern politics, fully exploiting proxy war and shell-state tactics. This is not another terrorist network but a formidable enemy in tune with the new modernity of the current world disorder. As Napoleoni writes, "Ignoring these facts is more than misleading and superficial, it is dangerous. 'Know your enemy' remains the most important adage in the fight against terrorism."