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Dean Robinson, the Seventh Deacon of the Seventh Line, found God. Literally. He was sitting in the basement, reading a newspaper. It was awkward. With a little help from the Big Guy, Dean and his wise cracking crew of supernatural sidekicks managed to snuff out Lucifer’s misguided angel mutiny before it unleashed a giant-sized can of whoop ass on mankind. Cool. Then God decided to deport all the angels to Earth. Not cool.

1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times. So when the film’s mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled, and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves.

Temporal Reverie: Embracing Past and Future follows the life of Charles, a man dissatisfied with his era and longing for different times. Through a twist of fate, he is transported both to ancient Rome at the zenith of its power and to a dazzling future, year 4023, where humanity has merged with advanced technology. In these extraordinary journeys, Charles confronts the complexities and wonders of each era, ultimately leading him to a profound realization about the value of the present moment.

Andy loves Jen. Jen loved Andy. And he can't work out why she stopped. Now he is. . . Without a home Waiting for his stand-up career to take off Wondering why everyone else around him seems to have grown up while he wasn't looking. Set adrift on the sea of heartbreak, Andy clings to the idea of solving the puzzle of his ruined relationship. Because if he can find the answer to that, then maybe Jen can find her way back to him. But Andy still has a lot to learn, not least his ex-girlfriend's side of the story…

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Way We Live Now and experience the zesty, compelling world of 1870s London.

The Legacy of the Lost Gods is a dark and somber tale of a Norwegian family, the Bergstroms, whose centuries-old tradition of hosting Norse gods takes a devastating turn. As the world descends into chaos, the family member, now a vessel for one of their gods, grapples with his own humanity and the consequences of his ambition. The story explores the price of meddling with the divine and the destructive power of unchecked ambition.

In the summer of 2020, Cole Arthur Riley was desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amidst ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian spaces, she began dreaming of a harbour for a more human, more liberating expression of faith. She went on to create Black Liturgies, a digital project that connects spiritual practice with Black emotion, memory, and the Black body. In this book, she deepens the work of that project.

John recounts his dramatic life story and his entrepreneurial journey. The book details the eight personal and business qualities that entrepreneurs must develop in order to achieve their highest goals. John’s focus is especially on explaining the significant advantages of being a parallel entrepreneur—benefits that solo and serial entrepreneurs lose out on, limiting your potential.

Welcome to Sidestepping: Mastering the Art of Overcoming Self-Imposed Roadblocks to Success - a transformative guide that explores the often overlooked concept of avoidance, and how it can cripple your progress. This book will unlock the enigma of why some tasks are effortless, while others seem impossible, and provide you with proven strategies to counteract this potentially damaging behavior.

Are you intrigued by life's big questions? Do you often find yourself pondering the nature of existence, the essence of morality, or the meaning of happiness? It's time to transform that curiosity into knowledge. How to Become a Philosopher is your comprehensive guide to navigating the world of philosophical thinking. This book isn't just a historical overview—it's a practical toolkit. Dive into various branches of philosophy, engage with interactive exercises, and learn how to apply philosophical concepts to everyday life.

For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history. Its walls and portraits have witnessed fierce power struggles, history-altering decisions, shocking scandals, and intimate moments among the First Family, their guests, and the staff.

Dean Robinson used to be a soldier. That is, until a fallen angel with a God complex and a snappy wardrobe killed him. Now, he is something else. Not quite an angel but no longer human, Dean is thrust into the prophetic pinnacle of a timeless battle raging in the shadows of the Earth and the heavens. He and his newfound gang of arcane sidekicks might be the only thing standing between mankind and an incursion of otherworldly giants.

In these times of unprecedented stress, burnout, mental exhaustion, depression and fatigue Pace Yourself offers a powerful lifeline in the form of pacing, a simple science-based tool, to help restore joy, energy and balance in our lives. Written by Amy Arthur, an award-winning writer and science journalist, Arthur shares not just the science of pacing and how it works, but also shows how to use pacing in our daily lives to thrive, not just survive.

"The way of the cross is a magnificent obsession with a heavenly pearl, beside which everything else in life has no value." Following Christ, says John White, is not cheap. The cost is substantial. There will be suffering and loss. But the benefits, rewards and joys that come with our commitment to him are well worth the sacrifices that must be made to answer the call to Christ. Consider the cost. Then take up your cross. And follow Jesus in the only life worth living.

Bill met Evelyn at a time when he was least expecting to find her. He was the bass player for a popular band, had a bottomless trust fund, and had just received his letter of acceptance to Harvard. Being young, handsome, rich, and living next to Hollywood had been the perfect opportunity to date some of the most glamorous and beautiful women on the planet. Yet none of them had ever affected him the way Evelyn had from the first moment he saw her. Evelyn was not searching for love, and in fact had been avoiding it as if it were a hobby.

Dive into the chilling world of Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' Handsome Dorian Gray remains untouched by age or vice, while his hidden portrait grotesquely ages and decays. His sinister secret? His sins are etched not on him, but his portrait. A thrilling exploration of vanity and corruption, Wilde's masterpiece questions the price we're willing to pay for eternal beauty. Are you ready to face the hidden ugliness within the human soul?

Through the prayers in the Bible we look into the profoundest issues of life and death, and the deepest longings of our own hearts. And we learn about the God to whom we pray. In this classic book on prayer, John White helps us listen to Abraham plead for Sodom and Gomorrah. We watch Jacob wrestle with the Angel of the Lord. We hear David confess his sin. We also see him dance before the ark of the covenant. We hear Hannah ask for a child. Finally, John White shows how Jesus' prayers on the cross present a model for facing our last hours as well.

Most of us take it for granted. We just do it—whether it's trusting that the sun will come up tomorrow, that the lunch we are about to eat is not poisoned or that our religious beliefs are not ill-founded. But why should we believe any of these things? Why should anyone believe anything at all? With insight and humor, James W. Sire examines the reasons people give for believing what they do and suggests what are truly satisfying and compelling reasons for belief. He then turns to the question of a specific belief—namely, belief that the Christian faith is true.

When machine 387 powers on, it's evident how much that victory cost. Its circuitry is wired together with human nerves: a biological hot-patch to cope with dwindling resources. However, the solution leaves non-robotic flaws in 387's computer. Machines shouldn't have emotions, much less memories.

Ein ungewöhnlicher Science-Fiction-Roman, realistisch und wissenschaftlich fundiert, der schon morgen Wirklichkeit werden könnte. Erzählt wird die Geschichte von Katie, einem Androiden, der ein Bewusstsein entwickelt, mit Parallelen zur biologischen Evolution. Zentrale Themen des Buches sind künstliche Intelligenz und die Ursachen und Folgen des Klimawandels sowie sinnvolle Maßnahmen gegen die negativen Folgen. Eine spannende Reise zum roten Planeten mit dem Aufbau einer Marsbasis rundet die fantastische Geschichte ab.