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I was a scoundrel, a rounder, and much more. I wasn't afraid to try anything and usually did. An entrepreneur-trickster turned Christian, making my life anything but boring. I loved writing about it almost as much as I loved living it. My intention was to bring you some happy enjoyment and maybe a little inspiration that people can change for the better. I included stories that pointed out my attitude as a boy and how it developed with age, keeping humor alive throughout.

Captain Felix Duval and the crew of the Temerarious quietly patrol a remote Mentak Coalition colony system where nothing ever happens. But when they answer a distress call from a moon under attack, that peaceful existence is torn apart. They rescue a scientist, Thales, who's developing revolutionary technology to create new wormholes. He just needs a few things to make it fully operational...and now, ordered to aid the scientist, the Temerarious is targeted by two rival black-ops teams intent on reacquiring Thales. 

I Survived: Living with the Trauma of a Dependent Parent takes the listener through the life experiences of Thomas Madigan as he grew up with an alcoholic father who struggled from alcohol abuse until his death. The trauma that he and his entire family experienced as a result of that dependency had a major impact on Tom's life. To this day, the personality traits built around that trauma continue to challenge him. Tom found success and a measure of release from the pain he experienced through counseling and support from mentors and, most specifically, through his wife, Sandee.

Dr. Spierings is a pharmacologist, neurologist, headache and face pain specialist, and clinical trialist. He was born in Helmond, the Netherlands, in 1953. He attended the Erasmus University Faculty of Medicine in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees in medical sciences, a medical doctor degree, and a doctor of philosophy degree in experimental pharmacology.

A ship arrives on Earth and immediately begins the process of sterilizing the planet, killing all flora and fauna. All military resources have been used, but nothing could withstand the alien technology. A man, after killing his wife and children to spare them suffering, is sent back to a distant past on Earth. There, fueled by his hatred, he changes his worldview and induces profound changes in ancient society. Soon, all the peoples of the Earth have a single leader, and like a well-calibrated machine, they develop technologies to seek revenge in the future.

A tremendous problem in contemporary society is that too many people, including Christians, are living with toxic fires burning in their hearts and minds and are deceived about it. Literally millions around the world struggle with the fires of fear, anxiety, depression, addictions, sickness, unforgiveness, religion, distractions, and more. These things keep people from fulfilling their God-given purpose of expanding the kingdom of heaven on earth. The devil uses these fires to keep us distracted in cycles of sin and constant defeat.

Dick and Mary met in the summer of 1958. They were introduced to each other by a mutual friend, Suzanne, on the corner of 172nd Street and Ogden Avenue. Dick was on his way to see his present girlfriend at the time. A year later, early summer 1959, at the same corner, he met Mary once again. This time, Dick was on his way home for his 5: 00 p.m. dinner with his family. Mary said, "I have to go home too. "Dick said, "I'll walk with you." Mary lived one block south of Dick. Dick and Mary exchanged phone numbers.

After a near-death experience, Damian Hunter has found himself in the unique position of being able to deliver messages from some recently deceased to their grieving families. Each time this phenomenon occurred, it turned into an opportunity of hope for loved ones. That is, until the day he was given a brief window to deliver a message to one of the most feared people in the country. Believing this errand to be futile, he nevertheless sets out on this task wondering whether or not he can deliver this message in a convincing manner, let alone survive the encounter.

With an approximate population of around 220 million people, Nigeria remains the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. The formation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates by the British as a business venture and joining them together was what constitutes today the paradox of Nigeria's false marriage.

Financial success is more achievable when we master some basic personal finance principles. Those of us who have reached a certain level of success have practiced them for many years. The earlier you start, the easier it is to achieve your goals. However, your financial life does not take place in a vacuum. Your friends, romantic interests, and health, among others, also play a very important role that quite often, if neglected, may slow down or even derail the best financial plan. Knowing how to do something is very important, but with little or no discipline, the best plan often fails.

From the blood soaked sands of the Roman Colosseum to the modern jungles of Ecuador and the villages of India, the cry of the righteous has echoed for two thousand years. Wherever men and women have boldly confessed the name of Jesus, persecution has followed. Yet in every century, their courage has inspired generations to stand firm in the face of opposition. The Cry of the Righteous tells the true and gripping stories of those who gave everything for Christ, from the apostles of the first century, to faithful missionaries of the modern era, to believers still laying down their lives today.

Ellen's Joyful Journey. Ellen loved nature and was a running enthusiast; her favorite pathway lay beneath tall, stately trees and meandered along a beautiful stream near her hometown. Sadly, after her third bout with cancer, her runs became walks. Despite her suffering, she continued to walk on days when she was able. In her last journal entry, she lamented the possibility that she would not be able to walk her beloved path, the scenic route she referred to as the beautiful trail. Ellen's life illuminated all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, forgiveness, perseverance, and hope.

In today’s marriages, it is unfortunate that people seem to deny God and believe that their human standards alone are enough to keep the marriage going. In this book, the authors, Pastors Ade and Grace Okonrende, renowned marriage counsellors who have ministered worldwide, outlined in the simplest language how couples can stay together in unity and love to fulfill their God-given potentials.

Dennis was a happy child who loved music and sports. Dennis followed his older brother, Duke, everywhere. He had no idea that when his brother would leave for the Marines, evil would soon come into their lives. Duke and Sonia, Duke's Filipino wife, moved to California. They had dual citizenship so they could travel back and forth. At age fourteen, Dennis was walking home from his guitar lessons when he heard a loud bang and felt a sharp pain in his leg. He knew he was shot and took off running.

This extraordinary true story is about an ordinary man who defied death through unshakeable faith, the power of prayer, and first-class medical care. Bill is a retiree who survives a major heart attack just a few months after his retirement. After twelve days in the hospital, four stents, and several serious complications, he is released and, for six years, works hard to regain most of his former heart function. However, after a long bout with the RSV virus, he begins to suffer congestive heart failure.

Race relations in America continue to trend in a downward trajectory, sometimes spiraling out of control as if in free fall. That is a concern for me, as it should be for all men of goodwill. Attempts to mediate differences between warring factions appear futile and, in some cases, have exacerbated tensions. Weeds in the Garden of the Soul addresses the disconnect that occurs when man removes himself from God and charts his own course. The Bible tells us that Satan is the prince of this world.

His Grace in Grief is a heartfelt journal chronicled by the author over forty-five poignant days steeped in mourning, prayer, fasting, and deep meditation on the word of God. It captures Pastor Tony's earnest journey as he sought divine comfort during a profoundly personal year of grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Janet, with whom he shared forty-five beautiful years of marriage. While pouring his thoughts and emotions onto the pages, Pastor Tony wrestled with the overwhelming uncertainty of living without his beloved wife.

Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal.  

The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of fifty of today's most sought-after hop varieties. Hops are beer's most important ingredient, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness to all the tasty brews...

With an executive order from President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, the United States Marine Corps - the last all-white branch of the U.S. military - was forced to begin recruiting and enlisting African Americans. The first black recruits received basic training at the segregated Camp Montford Point, adjacent to Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, North Carolina.