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The President's Gardens (MacLehose Press Editions)
by Muhsin Al-RamliOne Hundred Years of Solitude meets The Kite-Runner in Saddam Hussein's Iraq"A contemporary tragedy of epic proportions. No author is better placed than Muhsin Al-Ramli, already a star in the Arabic literary scene, to tell this story. I read it in one sitting"Hassan Blasim, winner of the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Iraqi ChristOn the third day of Ramadan, the village wakes to find the severed heads of nine of its sons stacked in banana crates by the bus stop.One of them belonged to one of the most wanted men in Iraq, known to his friends as Ibrahim the Fated.How did this good and humble man earn the enmity of so many? What did he do to deserve such a death?The answer lies in his lifelong friendship with Abdullah Kafka and Tariq the Befuddled, who each have their own remarkable stories to tell.It lies on the scarred, irradiated battlefields of the Gulf War and in the ashes of a revolution strangled in its cradle.It lies in the steadfast love of his wife and the festering scorn of his daughter.And, above all, it lies behind the locked gates of The President's Gardens, buried alongside the countless victims of a pitiless reign of terror.Translated from the Arabic by Luke Leafgren(P)2017 WF Howes Ltd
Press Pause Before You Eat
by Linda MintleFor all the times you've said, "Why did I just eat that?" Say good-bye to one of the most overlooked areas of our relationship to food -- mindless eating. This groundbreaking book shines new light on why we eat along with practical, proven strategies to control our eating. Does your busy schedule translate into eating on the run or skipping meals altogether? Is your life so filled with multitasking and on-the-go consumption that eating becomes a thing to do while doing other things? Dr. Linda knows that all too often such eating becomes a source of guilt and distress. The more stressed we feel, the more food becomes a source of gratification and relief -- a numbing agent. Dieting treats only symptoms. "Unless people are coached to be intentional about their eating, they will continue to eat mindlessly and be part of the 90 to 95 percent of failed dieters," writes Dr. Linda. "A new approach is needed -- one that addresses the emotional, relational, and spiritual side of our relationship to food." Food is not your enemy; it is something you can once again enjoy! Dr. Linda deals with the root causes of unintentional eating and restores your joy of eating. This is your practical guide to cultivating a healthy awareness of eating that attends to your body, soul, and spirit.
Press Play
by Patti GordonGot Life on Hold? What if it didn't have to be that way? What if you could have what you're waiting for right now? You can. Simply press play! Not just another book for singles about how to find the right one or be the right one,Press Play brings you to the right One. With raw honesty and real knowing that comes from a lifetime of single living, Patti Gordon unveils captivating stories from heartrending to humorous. This book will radically change your perspective and help you discover the keys to finding a family, a purpose for living, new beginnings, and the Lover of your soul. What If "What Ifs" Didn't Define Your Life? Yet another wedding invitation. Still more couples holding hands. Bluebirds' love songs falling flat on your ears. It's the single life--empty and punctuated with reminders that they are happy. And you are not. But what if it didn't have to be this way? What if your happiness didn't lie at the end of an aisle? What if you already had all the love you're looking for? Then your time has come. Not just another book for singles about how to find the right one or be the right one, Press Play brings you to the right One. With raw honesty and a real knowing that comes from a lifetime of single living, Patti Gordon unveils captivating stories from heartrending to humorous. This book will refresh your spirit and radically change your perspective as you discover the keys to finding: a family, a purpose for living, new beginnings, and the Lover of your soul. What if you could live today like you imagine you will with a ring on your finger? You can. Press play now! "Honest, witty, and inspiring. You'll fall in love with Patti and the delightful way she captures the deep longings that tug at your own heart." Linda Dillow Conference speaker and coauthor of Intimate Issues. "Patti writes with a warmth and authenticity that makes you want to finish the book in one sitting, then inspires you to press play in your own life. I highly recommend this book!" Chip Ingram, President and CEO, Walk Thru the Bible, Teaching pastor, Living on the Edge radio broadcast. Story Behind the Book: "I was in my mid-thirties, had never married, and was miserable. Until then, I'd spent most of my life looking for happiness at the end of an aisle. I begged God to change things-to give me love, security, and peace;and He did. But it didn't come in the package I expected. He didn't give me a husband. Instead, He gave me a series of life lessons about Truth. This book is about those lessons and the new life they brought. A life where everything was different--but the only thing that changed was me." -Patti Gordon
Pressing into Thin Places: Encouraging the Heart toward God (Pressing Into Thin Places Ser.)
by Margaret Harrell Wills“Somehow we know that we were made for so much more than the things of this world . . . Get ready to experience God and fresh revelations of hope.” —Pam Vredevelt, bestselling author of The Power of Letting GoThrough historical anecdotes, personal memoir, observation, prayer, and a mixture of prose and poetry, Dr. Margaret Wills allows the reader to join her on her own search for peace, hope, and meaning in the midst of loss and pain. She also encourages praise and appreciation at all times, for God’s heart toward his children is unchanging.With honest and intimate revelation, she explores the “thin places” where God’s presence is deeply felt when the veil is momentarily lifted: the storms of life, including damaged relationships, the death of a loved one, personal confusion, and gripping sorrow. Dr. Wills considers the character of God, our father and king but also the greatest servant and the wisest teacher, relating to the quiet victories and the unending challenges of everyday life. She invites you to celebrate in the struggle and ultimate triumph of faith founded in Jesus Christ, the beauty and diversity of creation, and the hope to be had in this life and the next through saving grace.“How beautifully Margaret portrays the thin places—the tender places—the most significant places of our souls. Her work is compelling and rich with passion. Struggling to find the thin places of your life? This book is the first thing I would put in your hands.” —Tammy Maltby, author of The God Who Sees You“Resurrection life is real and it often surprises us in the bleakest of winters, as these well-written stories reveal.” —Dee Brestin, author of The Friendships of Women
Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus (Pressing Pause)
by Karen Ehman Ruth SchwenkKids bickering? Schedule jam-packed? Dishes and laundry both piled up high? Perhaps it's time you pressed pause and took a moment for yourself. Pressing Pause offers you a calm way to start your day, to refresh yourself in Jesus and drink deeply of His presence so that you are ready to pour out love, time, and energy into the people who matter most to you. With these 100 encouraging devotions, moms will:Begin each day with ScriptureDraw on God's powers by discovering His WordLearn practical ways to love and servePressing Pause is perfect for:Any mother wanting to approach each day with a positive mindset and develop a closer relationship with GodMotivational gifts, birthdays, Mother's Day, or ChristmasMoms, ages 25-50Whether you're juggling a career, kids' schedules, and church commitments or you're covered in spit-up and anxious about what the next 18 years might hold, you can carve out a few quiet moments to rejuvenate your spirit.
Pressure Points: Twelve Global Issues Shaping the Face of the Church
by J. D. PayneEach generation of believers faces numerous challenges to the mission of the church. While the church does not have control over the large issues of each generation, its response to them is a matter of Kingdom stewardship.J. D. Payne gets to the heart of the twelve most important problems we face today. In Pressure Points J. D. helps us see how we can prevent these global issues from pushing the church off its biblical moorings, so we can absorb the pressures while responding in a way that remains faithful to the church's calling and mission. Come to see that despite all the challenges, some of the greatest days for Kingdom advancement are ahead of us. Topics include:Unreached people groupsTruth and pluralismThe West as a mission fieldThe majority world churchWorld religionsInternational migrationGlobalizationPovertyUrbanizationChildren and youthHealthcareOral learners
The Pressure's Off: There's a New Way to Live
by Larry CrabbThere are two basic approaches to life-two pathways. One creates pressure, the other provides freedom.In the Old Way of life, as best-selling author, psychologist, and spiritual director Larry Crabb describes it, "you have decided that what you most want out of life is within your reach, and you are doing whatever you believe it takes to get it." But in the New Way of life, "you have realized that what you most want is beyond your reach, and you are trusting God for the satisfaction you seek. You want Him. Nothing less, not even His blessings, will do."The Old Way-the way most Christians define life and pursue fulfillment-is fundamentally wrong and harmful. It leaves us tired, in bondage, and feeling distant from God. But the New Way brings true freedom and refreshment as we tap into the power to draw closer to God in a personal way."We can't always make life work. But we can always draw near to God. There is a different way to approach our problems. There is a NEW WAY to live." --Larry Crabb
The Prestoj
by M. J. KosterA mysterious book is found in a deserted mansion in the Ukraine in 1919. Through this book, Feodor becomes possessed by a Daemon, a Daemon who gradually comes to control his every movement. This Daemon has but one need; to satisfy its baser needs. Fast forward to present day rural Massachusetts. A peaceful Friday night is disturbed when chaos, in the form of a girl in a white robe with silver coins sewn into her eyelids, arrives on Sam Coverdale's and Janey Walshe's doorstep. The girl dies spitting blood, the name of the local religious Retreat Center on her lips. Sheriff Mark Arthurs covers up any involvement of the Retreat Center, not for the good of the town, but for an altogether ulterior motive... Sam is joined by Sheriff's Deputy Tyler Johnson in investigating the Retreat Center, where Father Josif Racin is interested in more than just the spiritual well being of the young ladies in attendance... Katerina Kanakova is one such lady. But will she leave spiritually enlightened or will she leave in a body bag?
Prestos a responder: Lo que mi padre me enseñó sobre la vida y el hacer la diferencia
by Matthew Hagee¡Usted puede marcar la diferencia! ¿Qué tal si las iglesias de EE.UU. pudieran alimentar cada persona hambrienta en sus ciudades? ¿Qué tal si tuviésemos los recursos para educar a cada niño en un ambiente donde se anima el respeto a Dios? ¿Qué tal si pudiéramos crear empleos que capacitan a las personas y le dan a todos la oportunidad de ser de bendición a otros de la misma manera en que ellos han sido bendecidos? Como pastor, Matt Hagee reconoce que hay cosas en el mundo que necesitan cambiar y, como muchos jóvenes cristianos, él desea ser parte de la solución. Además, Matt ha recibido un rico legado de su padre--el pastor y autor de éxitos de ventas John Hagee--que incluye una sabiduría experiencial arraigada en sólidos principios bíblicos. En Prestos a responder combina la pasión de la juventud con la sabiduría de las experiencias de su padre para proveer tanto inspiración y los pasos para cambios duraderos en cada una de las siguiente áreas claves: Su vida personal Sus finanzas Sociedad Educación Política Usted puede marcar la diferencia si se compromete a hacerlo. No importa quien sea, de dónde venga, o lo que esté pasando, el tiempo de la transformación ha llegado y estar presto a responder comienza en usted.
Presumed Dead: Shadow Of Suspicion Rescue At Cedar Lake Presumed Dead
by Angela Ruth StrongA disgraced pilot long presumed dead steps out of hiding to save his lost love in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.Framed for a sabotaged military operation, Preston Tyler has allowed everyone to believe he’s dead—until he witnesses someone planting a bomb in his childhood sweetheart’s cabin. To save Holly Fontaine’s life, he must blow his cover.Holly is shaken . . . both by the explosion and the sudden appearance of a man she thought she’d lost forever. But their reunion is short-lived when the bomb planter returns, forcing their escape into Lake Tahoe’s wilderness. As they struggle to survive, memories of their shared past reignite old feelings. Holly refuses to lose Preston again, but with their pursuer closing in, will the ultimate betrayal tear them apart for good?
Presumed Guilty
by James S. BellMurder, betrayal, and a trial that feeds a media frenzy. Can one woman stand against the forces that threaten to tear her family apart? Pastor Ron Hamilton's star is rising. His 8,000-strong church is thriving. His good looks and charisma make him an exceptional speaker on family values. And his book on pornography in the church has become an unexpected bestseller. Everything is perfect. Until a young woman's body is discovered in a seedy motel room. The woman is a porn star. And all the evidence in the murder points to one man: Ron. With the noose tightening around her husband's neck, Dallas Hamilton faces a choice: believe the seemingly irrefutable facts-or the voice of her heart. The press has already reached its verdict, and the public echoes it. But Dallas is determined to do whatever it takes to find the truth. But then a dark secret from Dallas's past threatens to take them all down. As the clock ticks toward Ron's conviction and imprisonment, and an underworld of evil encircles her, Dallas must gather all her trust in God to discover what really happened in that motel room . . . even if it means losing faith in her husband forever.
Presumed Guilty
by James Scott BellDallas Hamilton's perfect world is torn apart when her husband, a rising superstar in the evangelical world, is arrested for the murder of a porn star.
Presumed Guilty
by Dana R. Lynn"I'M INNOCENT!" After four years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Melanie Swanson's finally free. Yet starting over brings a heavy load of challenges. Nearly everyone believes she's guilty-including police lieutenant Jace Tucker. Jace's certainty cracks only when Melanie is repeatedly attacked, and when the people around her are picked off one by one. Melanie's clearly innocent-and terrified. Someone wants her dead to keep her shattered memories from recalling the crime she witnessed rather than caused. She lost her friends, her fiancé and her freedom when she was found guilty-but proving her innocence could cost Melanie her life.
Presumption of Guilt (Sun Coast Chronicles #4)
by Terri BlackstockA young newspaper reporter investigates alleged abuses in a children's home. She comes face-to-face with her past, and her faith is often tested as she experiences threats on her life.
Presumption of Guilt (Sun Coast Chronicles #4)
by Terri BlackstockJust one person can save the children from a terrifying future. But to do so, she must master her past. Beth Wright, a newspaper reporter, is hot on the trail of a story that could expose something very ugly at the St. Clair Children’s Home. Someone else is hot on Beth Wright’s trail—someone who wants to make sure her story never sees the press. Between them stands Nick Hutchins, a social worker who finds his own gut hunches about the children’s home increasingly confirmed, first by Beth’s investigation . . . then by a high-speed attempt on her life . . . and finally, by an intruder’s startling confession. As the drama unfolds, a horrifying picture emerges of helpless children under the sway of a modern-day Fagin. Just one person holds the key that can save them: Beth herself. But using that key could cost Beth her reputation . . . if it doesn’t first cost her life. Presumption of Guilt is a gripping portrayal of the depths of human evil, the soul-twisting influence of lies . . . and of the liberating power of truth and the far-reaching freedom of God’s mercy and grace. Presumption of Guilt is book four in the Sun Coast Chronicles by award-winning author Terri Blackstock. From absorbing legal drama to lightning-paced action, the Sun Coast Chronicles offers suspense at its finest, tempered with remarkable realism and penetrating insights into the human heart.
Preteen Devotional for Boys: 52 Weeks of Scripture and Guidance to Grow in Faith and Character
by Shane Hansen52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions and Prayers for Boys Ages 10–12 to Grow in Faith and CharacterThis candid and conversational devotional encourages a boy&’s Christian faith to prepare him for the teen years. Shane Hansen, an experienced life coach with a passion for guiding the next generation, discusses and interprets scripture in a way that makes it easy for preteen boys to understand. He speaks to everyday concerns, like friendships, fitting in, puberty, and dealing with your emotions, and reminds readers that God is with them every step of the way. 52 weekly devotions provide discussions of scripture and how God's word can help find solutions and security Friendly, encouraging tone strikes the perfect balance of wise, supportive mentorship and relatability Open-ended prompts are thought-provoking and encourages preteens to trust God and themselves A path to regular practice of Bible study and prayer is carved out through one devotion per week, easing preteens into a natural interest and desire for study and reflection
Preteen Devotional for Girls: 52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions and Scriptures for Tweens
by Brittany Rust52 weeks of uplifting devotions and prayers for girls ages 10−12The preteen years can be complicated, and this conversational devotional helps girls find their voice and inner strength through God&’s love and light. Brittany Rust, an experienced Bible teacher with a passion for helpin teens know God and His Word, discusses and interprets Scripture in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand and speaks to everyday preteen concerns, like friends and cliques, self-esteem, privacy, social media, and crushes.Preteen Devotional for Girls features: • 52 weekly devotions organized by themes like &“Relationships,&” &“Faith,&” and &“Feelings and Identity&” provide discussions of Scripture and how God&’s word can help find solutions and security • Friendly, encouraging tone strikes the perfect balance of wise, supportive mentorship and relatability • Open-ended prompts are thought-provoking and encourage preteens to trust God and themselves • A path to regular practice of Bible study and prayer is carved out through one devotion per week, easing tweens into a natural interest and desire for study and reflection • The full-color pages and fun design create an interactive experience and boost creativity and self-expression
Pretense
by Lori WickMarrell is a happily married army wife who adores her family. Yet she senses that something's missing. As her emptiness grows, she begins to realize that the "something" is God
Pretty Is as Pretty Does
by Debby MaynePriscilla Slater goes to her ten-year high school reunion with equal parts dread and eager anticipation. Even though she's a successful owner of a chain of hair salons and no longer has the mousy brown hair, crooked teeth, and discount-store wardrobe, she still feels like the ugly duckling. But when she arrives at the reunion, Priscilla soon realizes that her old classmates aren't exactly as she remembers them. With humor and a just a touch of sassiness, Priscilla finds herself facing her own truth--and she may be surprised at what she discovers.
Pretty Is as Pretty Does
by Debby MaynePriscilla Slater goes to her ten-year high school reunion with equal parts dread and eager anticipation. Even though she's a successful owner of a chain of hair salons and no longer has the mousy brown hair, crooked teeth, and discount-store wardrobe, she still feels like the ugly duckling. But when she arrives at the reunion, Priscilla soon realizes that her old classmates aren't exactly as she remembers them. With humor and a just a touch of sassiness, Priscilla finds herself facing her own truth--and she may be surprised at what she discovers.
Pretty Paper
by Willie Nelson David RitzWillie Nelson's inspiring Christmas fable, based on his holiday classic "Pretty Paper." More than fifty years ago, Willie Nelson's beloved Christmas song "Pretty Paper" first hit the airwaves. And for all these years, Willie has wondered about the real-life Texas street vendor, selling wrappings and ribbons, who inspired his song. Who was this poor soul? What did his painful trials say about our loves, our hopes, our dreams in this holiday season--and in the rest of our lives?It's the early sixties and Willie Nelson is down and out, barely eking out a living as a singer-songwriter. The week before Christmas, he spots a legless man on a cart, selling wares in front of Leonard's Department Store in Fort Worth, Texas. The humble figure, by the name of Vernon Clay, piques Willie's curiosity, but Vernon is stubbornly private and--despite Willie's charming queries--has no interest in telling his story. Willie is tenacious, though, and he eventually learns that Vernon is a fellow musician, a fine guitarist and singer.When Vernon disappears, he leaves behind only a diary, which tells an epic tale of life-altering tragedies, broken hearts, and crooked record men, not to mention backroad honky-tonks, down-home cooking, and country songwriting genius. Deeply moved and spurred on by Vernon's pages, Willie aims to give the man one last shot at redemption and a chance to embody the holiday spirit.From the Hardcover edition.
The Pretty Victory: 100-Day Guide to Recenter Yourself and Find Your Purpose
by Pretty VeeFrom &“rising superstar&” (BET), comedic actress, and online personality Pretty Vee comes a 100-day devotional and guided journal to help you define your goals, find the strength to reach them, and unapologetically go out and get what you&’ve been dreaming of.Pretty Vee, a multi-talented comedian, actress, and philanthropist, has crafted a captivating and unique devotional blending humor, sincerity, and relatability to help make the path to spiritual enlightenment accessible and engaging for everyone. She lives by the mantra &“a delay is not a denial,&” meaning we all have hopes and dreams, but we may need a little help to get past the hurdles. She herself has faced the anxiety of not knowing how to move forward in her life, before her mother, who is a pastor, helped her recenter and find her purpose. Far too often, life pushes us to move from one task to the next, creating a perpetual cycle of doing, doing, doing without ever taking a moment to simply sit and relish our blessings. We get so caught up in the hustle that we forget to look around and be grateful for what we already have, and what we&’ve already accomplished.This 100-day devotional is meant to be a guided journal to help you reach your goals and find a deeper connection with God while prioritizing your mental and emotional health. Pretty Vee includes prompts to help you reflect on your journey towards gratitude, stillness, and speaking your truth. Her many friends and mentors, including Shaquille O&’Neal, Issa Rae, Lil Duval, Tiffany Haddish, Kierra Sheard, and Charlamagne Tha God also add their visions for a Pretty Victory.While Pretty Vee has one foot firmly in entertaining, she also sees part of her path as helping to give back. With The Pretty Victory, she shows that brokenness doesn&’t last forever. And that miracles, hope, and ultimately victories are all there for you too.
Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders It (classic Reprint)
by D. L. Moody&“[Prayer] has been the theme of prophets and apostles, and of all good people in all ages of the world...&”Where God has worked, the people have prayed. Hannah pleaded for a son and received Samuel. Elijah called on God and saw fire come down. Paul and Silas prayed and the prison shook.Why do some prayers move mountains and others, barely stones? In Prevailing Prayer, one of the greatest evangelists of all time explains the elements of biblical, powerful prayer. A treasure trove of stories and illustrations, it will renew your desire to pray and guide you in best practices.For those who wonder where the power is, who long to see new spiritual depths, who need reminding that God can change a life, Prevailing Prayer is inspiration to pray humbly and often—to seek by prayer to &“move the Arm that moves the world.&”There are certain books everyone should read… Moody Classics.
Prevailing Prayer: What Hinders It (classic Reprint)
by D. L. Moody&“[Prayer] has been the theme of prophets and apostles, and of all good people in all ages of the world...&”Where God has worked, the people have prayed. Hannah pleaded for a son and received Samuel. Elijah called on God and saw fire come down. Paul and Silas prayed and the prison shook.Why do some prayers move mountains and others, barely stones? In Prevailing Prayer, one of the greatest evangelists of all time explains the elements of biblical, powerful prayer. A treasure trove of stories and illustrations, it will renew your desire to pray and guide you in best practices.For those who wonder where the power is, who long to see new spiritual depths, who need reminding that God can change a life, Prevailing Prayer is inspiration to pray humbly and often—to seek by prayer to &“move the Arm that moves the world.&”There are certain books everyone should read… Moody Classics.
Prevailing Westerlies
by James PetersA history of Pentecostal ministries spreading from Maine to California.