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Return to Thrush Green: A Novel (The Beloved Thrush Green Series #5)
by Miss ReadBoth the good and the bad find sanctuary in an English village— &“You&’ll relish a visit to Thrush Green&” (Jan Karon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). It&’s spring again in the village of Thrush Green, and with the changing of the seasons comes change in the lives of many villagers. The Young family&’s tranquility is disrupted by the sudden arrival of Joan&’s father, while Molly and Ben Curdle consider putting an end to their wandering days in order to finally settle down. Even the reappearance of Sexton Albert Piggott—one of Thrush Green&’s more malevolent sorts—cannot dim the happiness that inevitably prevails at Thrush Green. &“The more turbulent the real world, the more charming we may find the stability of Miss Read&’s tiny fictional world.&” —Los Angeles Times &“A charming little world in which to live . . . One learns a good deal about human nature, integrity, and about truth.&” —Christian Herald
Capitalism and the Historians
by Bertrand de Jouvenel T. S. Ashton Louis Hacker W. H. HuttEssays by economic historians making the case that early factory workers benefited from the Industrial Revolution, despite its hardships and disruptions. The views generally held about the rise of the factory system in Britain derive from highly distorted accounts of the social consequences of that system—so say the distinguished economic historians whose papers make up this book. The authors offer documentary evidence to support their conclusion that under capitalism the workers, despite long hours and other hardships of factory life, were better off financially, had more opportunities, and led a better life than had been the case before the Industrial Revolution. Edited and with an introduction by the Nobel Prize-winning economist and author of The Road to Serfdom, this is &“a book that will disturb the sleep of a good many scholars&” (Max Eastman).
No Holly for Miss Quinn: A Novel (The Beloved Fairacre Series #12)
by Miss ReadA mysterious Fairacre villager receives an unexpected Christmas gift in this heartwarming holiday novel from the popular author of the Thrush Green series. Nobody in Fairacre knows much about Miss Quinn, which is a rare state of affairs and much regretted by the villagers. Apart from the fact that she lives in the annex to Mrs. Benson&’s house and that she works in Caxley, her past history and the amount of her salary remains a tantalizing mystery. In fact, Miss Quinn is a highly efficient secretary to a Caxley businessman. She runs him, and her own affairs, with terrifying competence. She is completely unsentimental and plans to spend her Christmas exactly as she wants, without fuss or family. But before the great day, her brother rings to say his wife has been rushed to the hospital, and could she come and cope with the children? Secretly dismayed, Miss Quinn sets out to do her duty. She copes as capably with the turmoil of her brother&’s household as she does with the office, and the regret for her lost Christmas is mitigated by the children&’s joy and the unexpected arrival of an old flame . . . &“Miss Read&’s novels are sheer delight.&” —Chicago Tribune
The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science (Women Writing Science Ser.)
by Julie Des JardinsThe historian and author of Lillian Gilbreth examines the &“Great Man&” myth of science with profiles of women scientists from Marie Curie to Jane Goodall. Why is science still considered to be predominantly male profession? In The Madame Curie Complex, Julie Des Jardin dismantles the myth of the lone male genius, reframing the history of science with revelations about women&’s substantial contributions to the field. She explores the lives of some of the most famous female scientists, including Jane Goodall, the eminent primatologist; Rosalind Franklin, the chemist whose work anticipated the discovery of DNA&’s structure; Rosalyn Yalow, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist; and, of course, Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize-winning pioneer whose towering, mythical status has both empowered and stigmatized future generations of women considering a life in science. With lively anecdotes and vivid detail, The Madame Curie Complex reveals how women scientists have changed the course of science—and the role of the scientist—throughout the twentieth century. They often asked different questions, used different methods, and came up with different, groundbreaking explanations for phenomena in the natural world.
Becoming Madame Mao: A Novel
by Anchee MinFrom the national bestselling author of Red Azalea: &“Extraordinary . . . Min lets [Madame Mao] be seen as never before. Bottom line: riveting&” (People). In a sweeping, erotically charged story, Anchee Min creates a finely nuanced portrait of one of the most fascinating, and vilified, women of the twentieth century. Madame Mao is almost universally known as the &“white-boned demon&”—ambitious, vindictive, and cruel—whose bid to succeed her husband led to the death of millions. But Anchee Min&’s story begins with a young girl named Yunhe, the unwanted daughter of a concubine who ignored her mother&’s pleas and refused to have her feet bound. It was the first act of rebellion for this headstrong, beautiful, and charismatic girl, who would find fame as an actress in Shanghai, and later fall in love and marry Mao Zedong. The great revolutionary leader proved to be an inattentive husband with a voracious appetite for infidelity, but the couple stayed together through the Communist victory, the disastrous Great Leap Forward, and the chaos of the Cultural Revolution. Min uses historical facts and her lush, penetrating psychological imagination to take us beyond the myth of the person who so greatly influenced an entire generation of Chinese. The result is a complex portrait of a woman who railed against the confines of her culture, whose deep-seated insecurities propelled her to reinvent herself constantly, and whose ambition was matched only by her ferocious, never-to-be-fulfilled need to be loved. &“Sheer poetry.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“A magnificent book: consequential, significant, beautiful . . . The true heroine is writer Anchee Min.&” —San Diego Union-Tribune
Bigger: Rebuilding the Broken
by Kristan DooleyBrokenness always leads to bigger in the hands of the ultimate Rebuilder . . . When Kristan Dooley met a first grader fighting an intense form of cancer amid unimaginable living conditions, she pleaded with God to make sense of it all. God handed her the word bigger. &“It didn&’t take long to realize bigger wasn&’t just for Yosselin,&” she writes about the first grader. &“If we surrender to God&’s process, He will take the broken things in our lives and work them out to be bigger. And what He rebuilds will never be broken again.&” Through the experiences of people like Yosselin and Kristan, and the lives of biblical figures such as Nehemiah, who was divinely burdened by the broken walls surrounding Jerusalem, you&’ll discover a God who isn&’t intimidated by any degree of devastation. In fact, He loves to make bigger from what&’s broken. Bigger will open your heart to God&’s brand of boldness and restoration, allowing Him to work bigger in your marriage, your children, your friendships, your church and community, and guiding you to be bigger in your faith, your fight, and your future. He longs to be greater in you and through you. Step into the impossible—and start living bigger with God!
Lemons Never Lie: An Alan Grofield Novel (The Alan Grofield Novels #4)
by Richard StarkA dubious heist plan pits actor-thief Alan Grofield against a maniacal mastermind in this crime thriller by the acclaimed author of Point Blank.A struggling thespian and consummate thief, Alan Grofield isn&’t too picky about where his money comes from, or what he has to do to get it—so long as it isn&’t film or television. So when Andrew Myers calls him out to Las Vegas to discuss knocking over a brewery in Upstate New York, Grofield is there and ready to listen.Unfortunately, what he hears is completely insane. But Myers isn&’t a guy you can just say no to. And when Grofield is ambushed by two shotgun-wielding thugs before Leaving Las Vegas, it sets off a lighting-fast thriller of high-stakes double-crosses, getting even, and beating the odds. Available as an e-book–only edition, Lemons Never Lie is a classic crime thriller by the WMA Grandmaster Donald E. Westlake writing as Richard Stark.
The Keramion, Lost and Found: A Journey to the Face of God
by Philip E. Dayvault&“Vivid historical writing . . . a fascinating and factual defense for the authenticity of the famous Shroud&” (Christian Newswire). The Shroud of Turin, the traditional burial cloth of Jesus Christ, is either authentic or not. The Keramion, Lost and Found provides new answers to settle that centuries-old debate. In 2000, Philip Dayvault, a former FBI Special Agent, began a quest for ancient oil lamps in a faraway land, but it soon became an epic journey that gave rise to the questions… Could a small mosaic found in a faraway museum possibly have anything to do with numerous ancient, classical depictions of Jesus Christ?Could it bear an actual image of the God-Man, an image of God incarnate; and, perhaps, be the earliest known portrait image of Jesus Christ?Could it confirm vital, key elements of a 1700-year-old legend surrounding early Christianity?Could it possibly corroborate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin as the first century burial cloth of Jesus Christ?Could the small mosaic, the ISA Tile, be the actual historical Keramion? Experience the providential discovery of the &“key,&” a beautiful mosaic that unlocks some of the mysteries of the Shroud and ancient, classical depictions of Jesus Christ in sacred art. Dayvault instinctively conducted this research from an investigative perspective. Now, ample evidence from this resolute and intriguing pursuit of the truth is finally revealed. With his guide and translator, Hafize, Dayvault traversed Turkey in search of ancient oil lamps, but found something much more illuminating. Be advised, though, you may also find something, perhaps, that you have been seeking all your life . . . the Truth!
Farewell to Fairacre: A Novel (The Beloved Fairacre Series #19)
by Miss ReadIn this small English village, when one door closes, another opens for its favorite schoolteacher. &“You&’llrelish a visit to Fairacre&” (Jan Karon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author). Gradually worsening health forces Miss Read to consider an early retirement from her job as the village school&’s headmistress. John Jenkins, a handsome newcomer, competes for her affections with the newly widowed Henry Mawne. However, Miss Read has more on her mind than men. Orphans living in her former house have bolstered the village school&’s roll, but these new students seem to be having problems with their adoptive family. In the midst of all this turmoil, readers can rest assured that Farewell to Fairacre boasts all the elements they have come to love: eccentric villagers, gentle humor, and a verdant rural landscape teeming with lambs, larks, and blackthorn bushes. &“As soothing and warm as a cup of Earl Grey tea, this book will delight fans and newcomers to the series alike.&” —Library Journal &“Sensible, well read and acutely observant, the delightfully prim Miss Read continues to be very good company indeed.&” —Publishers Weekly
A Champion's Guide To Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer: Healing Stories for the Mind, Body, and Soul, Giving You Hope, Comfort and Encouragement on Your Journey
by Janet I. MuellerA guidebook to survival: &“Look no further for stories that will warm your soul, encourage your heart, and give your spirit hope during a stormy season&” (Marcia Weider, CEO/founder of Dream University). What could you do with a passport to more time? Who would you be? Where would you go? And who could you serve? Imagine yourself fifteen years from now living your best life—what does that look like to you? In A Champion's Guide to Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer, you&’ll find transformative stories of faith, courage, and overcoming. You&’ll discover the secret ingredients that have helped others transform challenge and struggle into a journey of perseverance. You&’ll learn how a &“Springboard Spirit&” can help you through the darkest of times and lead you to a fulfilled life. Drawn from the real experiences of eight extraordinary women, these powerful stories have inspired and given hope and encouragement to people around the world. &“If you or someone you love is facing cancer—this book is a must! A positive, faith-based look at how to overcome the disease and reclaim your life.&” —Randy Gage, New York Times–bestselling author of Risky Is the New Safe
On Palestine: Evidence From The London Session Of The Russell Tribunal On Palestine
by Noam Chomsky Ilan PappéThe sequel to the acclaimed Gaza in Crisis from world-famous political analyst Noam Chomsky and Middle East historian Ilan Pappé. Operation Protective Edge, Israel&’s 2014 assault on Gaza, left thousands of Palestinians dead and cleared the way for another Israeli land grab. The need to stand in solidarity with Palestinians has never been greater. Ilan Pappé and Noam Chomsky, two leading voices in the struggle to liberate Palestine, discuss the road ahead for Palestinians and how the international community can pressure Israel to end its human rights abuses against the people of Palestine. Praise for Gaza in Crisis by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé &“This sober and unflinching analysis should be read and reckoned with by anyone concerned with practicable change in the long-suffering region.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Both authors perform fiercely accurate deconstructions of official rhetoric.&” —The Guardian Praise for Noam Chomsky . . . &“Chomsky is a global phenomenon . . . perhaps the most widely read American voice on foreign policy on the planet.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“One of the radical heroes of our age . . . a towering intellect . . . powerful, always provocative.&” —The Guardian . . . and Ilan Pappé &“Ilan Pappé is Israel&’s bravest, most principled, most incisive historian.&” —John Pilger, journalist, writer, and filmmaker &“Along with the late Edward Said, Ilan Pappé is the most eloquent writer of Palestinian history.&” —New Statesman
Cultural Misunderstandings: The French-American Experience
by Raymonde Carroll&“Full of colorful anecdotes…tells us a lot about the French but even more about ourselves.&”—Los Angeles Times This is an intriguing and thoughtful analysis of the many ways French and Americans—and indeed any members of different cultures—can misinterpret each other, even when ostensibly speaking the same language. Cultural misunderstandings, Raymonde Carroll points out, can arise even where we least expect them: in our closest relationships. With revealing vignettes and perceptive observations, she brings to light some fundamental differences in French and American presuppositions about love, friendship, and raising children, as well as such everyday activities as using the telephone or asking for information. &“An entertaining, informative book…often witty…a vital source for learning how to establish amity not only between the U.S. and France but among all the world&’s nations.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Cost of Comfort (American Philosophy)
by John LachsWhy do we feel empty when our lives seem so full? A philosopher&’s &“clear, engaging reflection&” on the psychic risks of today&’s world (John T. Lysaker, author of After Emerson). While comfort has not always reached everyone evenly, most of us who live in the United States today reap the benefits of modern life. We live longer, we eat better food, we have access to good medical care, and we can stay in touch with loved ones who are far away. Yet, as philosopher John Lachs observes, these comfortable lives come at a cost: our increasing unhappiness. Irresponsible behavior, including by those in positions of power in governments and corporations, only increases and multiplies feelings of bitterness and disaffection. In this book, Lachs argues that this dizzyingly complex world often inspires isolation, and that deeper engagement with it is required in order to dispel our growing psychic distance. Lachs advocates for mediation and champions education, advertising, openness, and transparency to help individuals understand the roles they play in society and to nullify claims to blamelessness. Lachs suggests new rules for responsibility and argues that examining and understanding the consequences of one&’s actions is imperative to overcoming the ills and problems of the modern world—and to find the fulfillment we seek. &“A very clear, engaging reflection on a genuine contemporary issue: deep feelings of disengagement and bewilderment about how to live responsibly in an almost overwhelmingly complex world.&” —John T. Lysaker, author of After Emerson
Where the Jackals Howl: And Other Stories
by Amos OzThe first book from the acclaimed, award-winning author of A Tale of Love and Darkness and the New York Times Notable Book, Scenes from Village Life. The Washington Post praised Israeli author Amos Oz as &“one of our essential writers, laying out for our observation, in ever-increasing breadth and profundity, the mad landscape of our time and his place.&” Here, in his first book, is a disturbing and moving collection of short stories about kibbutz life. Each of the eight stories in this volume grips the reader from the first line, and convey the tension and intensity of feeling in the founding period of Israel, a brand-new state with an age-old history. Some are love stories, more are hate stories, and frequently the two urges intertwine. &“A strong, beautiful, disturbing book. It speaks piercingly—whether wittingly or unwittingly, I know not—of a dimension of the Israeli experience not often discussed, of the specter of the other brother, of a haunting, an unhealed wound; it reminds us of polarizations everywhere that bind and diminish us, that may yet rend us.&” —The New York Times &“As you read, you feel yourself, in all these stories, sinking deeper into the loam of Oz&’s sensibility, a paradoxical mix of sensuality and disdain. A good collection by an important international writer.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The Burning Man
by Solange RitchieFirst in a forensics thriller series that will &“appeal to fans of Kathy Reichs&’ Tempe Brennan and Patricia Cornwell&’s . . . Kay Scarpetta&” (Crime Fiction Lover). It is a hot June night in Orange County when the body of a mutilated woman is found in a strawberry field in the upscale California community. It&’s getting even hotter for single mother and FBI forensic pathologist, Catherine Powers. Called in by the Irvine Police Department and OC Sheriff, Cat has been solicited to help solve a string of murders committed by a particularly sadistic serial killer the newspapers have dubbed the Burning Man. Each new victim yields a grisly new clue, ushering Cat deeper into the mind of madman. That&’s very dangerous territory. Because Cat isn&’t only following him. He&’s following her—hiding in plain sight to claim his ultimate prize. The Burning Man is out to incinerate the bond between a mother and her child. Now as Cat descends into the darkness of a case more personal than she ever feared, she&’ll do anything to catch a killer and keep those she loves alive.
I'll Run With You: How God's Grace Is Sufficient When Our Strength Is Not
by William Boyd ChisumThe Grammy-nominated musician and author of Chasing the Wind continues the joyous story of his life and the faith that has lifted him up along the way. With frankness and an unwavering trust in God, William Chisum faces not only his own surgery, but his only son&’s as well. Their story unfolds as they are enlightened and ignited and beat the physical odds, continuing their mission to share Christ&’s love with their God-given musical abilities. Chisum continues his journey ministering through song and testimony to those afflicted with physical hardships and mental anguish, helping them to continue on their path to a new and better life. With one song, Chisum captures the past and the future, in essence telling the grace-filled story of his own life. I&’ll Run With You will give you the strength to put one foot in front of the other, no matter how many obstacles stand in your way. It will leave you joyously anticipating your greatest victory; the run that begins at Heaven&’s gate and ends at the feet of the Father.
Exposure to a Billionaire
by Ann Menke&“Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime&” in this whirlwind romance of luxury, passion, and intrigue (Melanie Dobson). Anna St. James&’s new job is a dream come true: personal flight attendant to billionaire, Stuart Manning. From Venice to Paris to Mai Khao Beach, she&’s visiting the world&’s hottest destinations. With access to fabulous haute couture fashions, she&’s a star attraction herself at movie premieres and parties around the globe. There&’s just one thing missing: the true love she left behind. Tennis pro Cade Williams&’s own career was put on hold after a tragic accident. Now on the mend, he understands Anna&’s commitments—even if the distance between them is hard to reconcile. So is the question he&’s afraid to ask: out of the hundreds of women who&’d have done anything to be at Manning&’s beck and call . . . why Anna? That&’s when Anna&’s jet-setting life takes a turbulent detour, and she&’s ushered into the shadows of a mysterious new stranger. Realizing that Manning could want more than she&’s willing to give, Anna wonders what she must do next, and what&’s at risk, to stay true to herself and the man she loves.
God Revealed: Revisit Your Past to Enrich Your Future (Morgan James Faith Ser.)
by Fred SievertWe all encounter God in unanticipated ways—sometimes we simply don&’t recognize Him . . . God&’s influence and guidance are constantly manifesting themselves. God Revealed invites readers not only to watch vigilantly for messages from God in their daily lives—but also to reconsider experiences from their past, realizing that those overlooked encounters often carry messages that can, with recognition, strengthen their faith and enrich their future. From an author who earned an advanced degree from Yale Divinity School after retiring as the president of a Fortune 100 corporation, this unique book is &“a memoir with practical and often powerful inspirational advice&” (Kirkus Reviews).
America's Got Democracy!: The Making of the World's Longest-Running Reality Show
by Danny KatchA humorous but passionate look at the criminal silliness of the US political system from the author who has &“better comic bomb sights than John Stewart&” (Mike Davis, author of The Monster at Our Door). In this raucous, irreverent book, Danny Katch diagnoses the various mental disorders peculiar to those who have way too much money and power—and the politicians who work for them. He shows how the very elections that are supposed to be our way of bringing about change have become a tool to get us to accept the insane status quo. &“The funniest, smartest, and most dangerous political writer you never heard of is Danny Katch. You&’ll laugh. You&’ll get pissed off. You&’ll disagree. And you&’ll wonder how you read this terrific book in one sitting. A welcome antidote to what passes for political writing in an election year.&” —Dave Zirin, author of Game Over: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down &“From Cocoa Puffs to melting ice caps, Danny Katch&’s America&’s Got Democracy gets to the heart of how and why our political establishment creates economic, social, and environmental crapification, and he does it with a flair even the most disaffected café barista with a PhD will love. But if you enjoy reading dry, abstract political works in which the words go clopping across the page on little wooden feet, don&’t read Katch&’s book.&” —Sherry Wolf, author of Sexuality and Socialism &“Guess what? It&’s even more boringer reading it than talking about it.&” —Lila Katch, seven years old
Propaganda and the Public Mind: Conversations With Noam Chomsky And David Barsamian (Letras De Crítica Ser.)
by Noam Chomsky David BarsamianOne of our greatest political minds &“challenges us to think more independently and more deeply about the human consequences of power and privilege&” (Norman Solomon, author of Made Love, Got War). Renowned interviewer David Barsamian showcases his unique access to Chomsky&’s thinking on a number of topics of contemporary and historical import. Chomsky offers insights into the institutions that shape the public mind in the service of power and profit. In an interview conducted after the important November 1999 &“Battle in Seattle,&” Chomsky discusses prospects for building a movement to challenge corporate domination of the media, the environment, and even our private lives. Whether discussing US military escalation in Colombia, attacks on Social Security, or growing inequality worldwide, Chomsky shows how ordinary people, if they work together, have the power to make meaningful change. &“In Propaganda and the Public Mind, we have unique insight into Noam Chomsky&’s decades of penetrating analyses . . . drawn together in one slender volume by a brilliant radio interviewer, David Barsamian.&” ―Ben H. Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist &“To anyone who wonders if ideas, information, and activism can make a profound difference in the twenty-first century, I say: &‘Read this book.&’&” ―Norman Solomon, author of The Habits of Highly Deceptive Media Praise for Noam Chomsky &“The conscience of the American people.&” —New Statesman &“Chomsky is a global phenomenon . . . perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“There is no living political writer who has more radically changed how more people think in more parts of the world about political issues.&” ―Glenn Greenwald, journalist &“A truth-teller on an epic scale. I salute him.&” —John Pilger, journalist, writer, and filmmaker
The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II (Twentieth-Century Battles)
by Glyn Harper&“A well-researched and highly readable account of one of World War II&’s most important &‘turning point&’ battles.&” —Jerry D. Morelock, Senior Editor at HistoryNet.com In the early years of World War II, Germany shocked the world with a devastating blitzkrieg, rapidly conquered most of Europe, and pushed into North Africa. As the Allies scrambled to counter the Axis armies, the British Eighth Army confronted the experienced Afrika Corps, led by German field marshal Erwin Rommel, in three battles at El Alamein. In the first battle, the Eighth Army narrowly halted the advance of the Germans during the summer of 1942. However, the stalemate left Nazi troops within striking distance of the Suez Canal, which would provide a critical tactical advantage to the controlling force. War historian Glyn Harper dives into the story, vividly narrating the events, strategies, and personalities surrounding the battles and paying particular attention to the Second Battle of El Alamein, a crucial turning point in the war that would be described by Winston Churchill as &“the end of the beginning.&” Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles critical themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, the use of military intelligence, the role of celebrity generals, and the importance of an all-arms approach to modern warfare.
The Beckoning: Examining the Truths That Transformed an Atheist Attorney Into a Believer In God
by Michael Minot&“Encouraging to fellow believers and a revelation to skeptics . . . a fascinating read.&” —Jerry B. Jenkins, #1 New York Times–bestselling coauthor of the Left Behind series I&’m often asked to describe what happened during the months I spent researching these issues. They want to know what facts were so persuasive that an atheist attorney would become a believer in God. But I never felt I could respond in a way that told the true story. No short answer seemed sufficient. So now, in the following pages, I&’ll describe for the first time the specifics of what jolted me out of my atheism . . . Michael felt he was living the American dream. For a number of years he&’d been reaping the professional and financial rewards of being a commercial litigation attorney. To him, life was great and getting better all the time. He first gained notoriety around his hometown as a nationally ranked tennis player. But now, years later, he was becoming known for his skills as a lawyer and as the youngest elected official in the area. And then, in his late twenties, Michael unexpectedly discovered something that turned his world and his entire idea of life upside down. In response to a challenge from a friend, Michael agreed to investigate issues relating to science, philosophy, and the Scriptures. Comfortable with his life as an atheist, he began reading with an indifferent attitude. But what started as a casual inquiry soon turned into a time of intense research. This is the story of Michael&’s journey in his own words, his thoughts and reactions to the evidence he discovered—and the new life that soon followed.
Faith: The Abyss We All Face
by Dr. Bill BecknellA successful American surgeon gives away everything he owns and moves to Russia to keep a promise he made to God when he was fourteen. . . and finds unexpected joy. Doctor Bill Becknell moved to Russia and, despite not speaking the language, began providing medical care to people in the villages above the Arctic Circle. He traveled by truck, snowmobile, reindeer sleigh, and helicopter to reach people who had never seen a doctor or heard about Jesus—people who told him that they&’ve been waiting all their lives for someone to explain who created the stars in the night sky. Every trip he made was an adventure. Despite extreme hardships, brokenness, sacrifices, and even near-death experiences along the road, Bill discovered that God has an unfailing love that is beyond comprehension. This is the true story of one man&’s journey to confront and understand the suffering, pain, confusion, and despair that challenge our lives. Sorrow is a part of living, but how we handle the tragedy in our lives makes all the difference. This book was written to encourage us not to be afraid to step into the unknown abyss of faith. &“This book about battles of faith . . . will be an encouragement to everyone who reads it.&” —Ingeborg Fuhrhop-Stetzler, president, Agape Germany
God Culture: Book One Of Understanding The Almighty Series (Understanding the Almighty Series #1)
by John A. NaphorAn inspiring guide that helps us understand God&’s plan—and find comfort and strength even when His ways seem mysterious. God Culture invites you to lay aside the feelings of anger, confusion, and abandonment, and offers answers that will endear your heart to God and provide insights for healing the confusion and distress caused by the daily chaos and perhaps even cruel circumstances of life. By focusing on the behavior of God, John A. Naphor uses easy-to-understand Biblical illustrations and real life examples to lead you into a deeper and greater knowledge of God&’s ultimate plan for your life. God Culture dispels the age-old myth that God works in mysterious ways—and shows you how God uses each circumstance of life to reach every individual who desires to find Him.
Socialism . . . Seriously: A Brief Guide to Human Liberation
by Danny Katch&“Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy . . . eye-opening, inspiring, and funny . . . this book might turn you into a closet socialist&” (Judah Friedlander, actor and comedian). Opinion polls show that many people in the United States prefer socialism to capitalism. But after being declared dead and buried for decades, socialism has come to mean little more than something vaguely less cruel and stupid than what we have now. That&’s not exactly going to inspire millions to storm the barricades. Danny Katch brings together the two great Marxist traditions of Karl and Groucho to provide an entertaining and insightful introduction to what the socialist tradition has to say about democracy, economics, and the potential of human beings to be something more than being bomb-dropping, planet-destroying racist fools. &“The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo wrote their joke book.&” —Hari Kondabolu, filmmaker and comedian &“If The Communist Manifesto and America&’s Funniest Home Videos had a baby, it would be Danny Katch&’s new book. It&’s a hilarious and fun way to think about what&’s wrong with our world, how it could be different, and how we might get there. Keep an extra copy of Socialism . . . Seriously in your bag and hand it to the next person who asks you what socialism is all about; as long as that person is not your boss . . . seriously.&” —Brian Jones, actor, educator, and activist &“A lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. Indeed.&” —Sarah Jaffe, Belabored podcast host