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A platform society emphasizes individualism and performance. It’s rooted in the belief that self and personal desires are preeminent. In Platforms to Pillars, cultural expert Mark Sayers explores how platform mentality is misshaping our contemporary world and contrasts this to the biblical call of Christians to live as pillars.

For much of recent history, individuals and institutions could plan, execute, and flourish with their visions of a better world. Volatile, complex forces could be addressed and confronted with planning and management. But crisis is a great revealer. It knocks us off our thrones. It uncovers the weaknesses in our strategies and brings to light our myths and idols. Our past strategies run aground, smashed by unpredictable and chaotic waves. Yet in the midst of the chaos of a crisis comes opportunity.

In the town of Thirty-Four Corners, Colorado, Matt Jensen rides into a savage blood feud. Thirty years ago two friends came West and built a thriving cattle business. Now, their families have become kill-crazy enemies and the town is awash in a frenzy of killing. Add in hired gunmen on both sides of the fight, and two lovers crossing the dividing line, and the terror will never end. Eager to put as many miles between himself and Thirty Four Corners, Matt Jensen just can't bring himself to leave without trying to stop the bloodshed.

Set in a quiet backstreet in a small English town, there is a beautiful vintage store selling curious discs which contain music from bygone days. Strange as this may seem, there are yet stranger happenings beyond the frontage of this charming old-world shop.

This is a children’s book, written for children between the ages of 2 to 4 years old. It is about a cat called Tam Tam, a bird called Lulu, and a man called Sam. The story is about Tam-Tam the cat befriending Lulu the bird, who she meets in her backyard. Tam Tam and Lulu seems to like each other at the start, so much so that Lulu decides that she does not want to leave Tam Tam and Sam when he tried to encourage the bird to leave. Sam welcomed the bird and named it Lulu. Tam Tam and Lulu seemed very happy with this, by meowing and purring and tweeting, showing their approval.

In Australia’s Outback, the land is dry and dusty. The rainclouds are few and far between. The land suffers, as do the crops, so too the people on the land. It’s time to make a change to save the farms, but who will answer the “call to arms”? Who will start the rain? Outback Australia is drought country. It’s where farmers and their families struggle with little or no rain. It’s where livestock, grain, and other crops are grown to feed the people of Australia and the world. When there’s no rain, there’s no food. The farmers need a hand to survive the “great dry”.

Love and Honour? Marriage for Peace exposes the ongoing phenomenon of Romeo and Juliet-style romance tragedy; families killing their own and other families' daughters, sons, sisters and brothers in the name of family "honor". Focused on Northern India and Nepal, the stories illustrate that despite India adopting a democratic constitution in 1950, the public murder of forbidden lovers continues. Media reports of this phenomenon did not surface until 1993 but have increased dramatically since then.

This book is a product of research and a compendium of steps and procedures to tackle being overweight and obese to help you live the good life that you always desire. In this book, we will discuss tips and secrets to get rid of excess weight to maintain fitness. Sit back and relax as you take your lasting victory over overweight and obesity!