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From one of the most courageous and visionary leaders of our time comes Troubling the Water, an immersive book about the violence and injustice that threaten to drown us all. Ben McBride recounts how he first waded into the water: from the Kill Zone in Oakland, where he moved with his young family, to the uprising in Ferguson, to the moral impoverishment of the white evangelical church. In the truth-telling tradition of Bryan Stevenson and Bishop William Barber, McBride leads us right into the fury and fragmentation of our moment, and then steadies us once we're there.

From the Hugo, Nebula, Locus and Nommo award nominated author of Shigidi and The Brass Head Of Obalufon comes a stunning new collection of stories that investigate the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice. The sixteen stories of Convergence Problems, which include work published for the first time in this collection, rare stories, and recently acclaimed work, showcase Talabi at his creative best: playful and profound, exciting and experimental, always interesting.

After surviving the last great war, Moon Elf Ezekiel Graystone wanders the war-torn remains of Terrial in search of his lost brother. Along the way, he crosses paths with Davis - a young boy threatened by the malevolent church that serves the demon god king. As he tries to protect Davis, Ezekiel must confront the harsh reality of a world dominated by evil, where the wicked reign supreme and the innocent suffer.

In twelve luminous stories set across three centuries, The History of Sound examines the unexpected ways the past returns to us and how love and loss are entwined and transformed over generations. In Ben Shattuck's ingenious collection, each story has a companion story, which contains a revelation about the previous, paired story. Mysteries and murders are revealed, history is refracted, and deep emotional connections are woven between characters and families.

Let these words help you articulate your own sorrows, bring you to your knees, encourage you to confess your insufficiency, and express your most genuine emotions. In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near will help find hope in God when your world is falling apart. God can handle your suffering. So, tell Him.

Why do Christians get so whizzed up by Christmas? Shouldn't they be more dour and fussy rather than sucked into the "materialism" of the holiday season? What is so important about Jesus of Nazareth being born? Here is a collection of daily meditations that answer these common Christmas questions. Get the gang together, grab the sweets, and listen to all the glories that are found in Christmas.

The love Jasper and David carry for each other is deeply engraved. Their love has built an indestructible levee of security, hope, and peace, or so they thought.... Old flames, new names, unresolved issues, suspicion, stress, and diminishing trust are hitting them like a deluge of an uncharted tsunami weakening their resolve.

"Even four-and-a-half years on from leaving rugby, there's value in this for me." What do you do? It's the first thing we get asked when we meet someone. Being a pro athlete is a great answer. It excites people. It's unusual. It's special. But what happens when you don't have a good answer? What happens when your good answer is over? Endgame will help you answer that question. It's a handbook written by a former athlete to help others take on their own career transitions and find a new game to play.

Embark on a profound journey through the intricate twists and turns of Dr. Hyneezitzs' vivid memories. Traverse the thin line, where his haunting past seamlessly meets the tangible present, and the boundaries of reality dance with the shades of old recollections. Clasping a top-tier shovel amidst the piercing cold, one psychologist battles not just the snow, but the haunting reverberations of bygone days. Venture deeper into this mesmerizing tale winding through the intricate maze of his mind.

This is a short book about Wes and my crazy adventures in high school. We got away with quite a bit of shenanigans, but had the time of our lives!

Kidnapped by Volga County’s serial killer, Emily “Mills” Ellis finds herself trapped in a luxury building with everything she needs: art supplies, the time to create, and the support of a budding family. Everything, that is, except for food and rest. While her best friend Livvy searches to find her hiding place, Mills battles with her beliefs in art and her purpose within a creative universe.

In today's digital age, being a teenage athlete comes with unique challenges. The Game Within is your ultimate guide to navigating the social media landscape as a young athlete, equipping you with the tools and strategies to thrive both on and off the field. In this empowering self-help book, the seasoned author delves into the impact of social media on young athletes' mental health and athletic performance

Als FBI-Agent ist mir der Name Daven St. Preux durchaus vertraut. Die Nummer 2 auf der Liste der meistgesuchten Schwerverbrecher hat eine Akte, die dicker ist als mein Unterarm. Ich habe Fotos seiner Opfer gesehen. Ich weiß, wozu er fähig ist. Und zu allem Überfluss kann er mich nicht leiden. Was ich mir also dabei gedacht habe, seine unwiderstehliche Schwester Beau zu entführen, weiß ich selbst nicht.

Lana loves stories, especially the ones she and her brother, Harrison, share in their make-believe games. But when Harrison decides he’s too grown-up to play with Lana anymore, she’s too lonely to find the wonder in storytelling…until something magical happens.

Carrie: Mit zwei Schüssen habe ich meinen letzten Liebhaber getötet. Man könnte sagen, dass seitdem eine Flaute in meinem Liebesleben herrscht. Deshalb empfiehlt mir eine Freundin einen Klub für ein unverfängliches Abenteuer. Ich glaube, sie hat mehr Angst um den potenziellen Kerl, als ich davor habe, allein mit ihm zu sein. Trotz allem lasse ich mich darauf ein und vollbringe direkt die nächste Glanzleistung: Am nächsten Morgen sehe ich meinen anonymen Lover ungeplant wieder – auf der FBI-Liste der meist gesuchten Schwerverbrecher. Lerne ich jemals dazu?

Die Carson-Brüder haben Schulden bei mir. Hohe Schulden, die sie selbstverständlich nicht bezahlen können. Auf Versagern wie ihnen habe ich mein ganzes Imperium aufgebaut. Als ich den Brüdern einen Besuch abstatte, um das Geld einzutreiben, sehe ich sie. Rebecca Carson, ihre jüngere Schwester. Die Dunkelheit, die sie umgibt, fasziniert mich zutiefst. Der Schmerz in ihren Augen macht mich süchtig. Sie ist wahrscheinlich zu gut für mich – und definitiv zu zerbrechlich. Ein ehrenwerter Mann würde sich vermutlich umdrehen und gehen.

As Tess traces the sunrise over the floodplains, light that paints the house a startling crimson, she yearns for the comforting chaos of life as it once was. Instead of Max and Sonny tracking dirt through the kitchen - Tess and Richard's 'rainbow twins' - Tess absorbs the quiet. The nights draw in, the soil cools and Richard fights to get his winter crops planted rather than deal with the discussion he cannot bear to have. Secrets and vines clamber over the broken red bricks and although its inhabitants seem to be withering, in the damp, crumbling soil - Sonny knows it - something is stirring.

Three boys named James, Jim, and Jimmer, talk about their love for baseball, but they do so in their unique ways. Learn what makes them different. This book goes with the national second grade elementary school curriculum to help children understand adjectives and sentence styles. Different styles apply to different situations and needs. Everyone needs all styles for their toolbox. They have the spotlight and shine in different situations.

A "forbidden" love between a young Jew and a Christian girl in the '80s, in Israel!

Als sich eine mysteriöse Krankheit im ganzen Land ausbreitet und Monster Alveria terrorisieren, könnten die Zähmerkadettin Mari Asadottier und Prinz Kai Afkarr-Younger die einzigen sein, die in der Lage sind, all das aufzuhalten. Doch nach drei erfolglosen Ausbildungsjahren in Alverias Drachenakademie hat die siebzehnjährige Mari nur noch eine letzte Chance, sich mit einem Drachen zu verbinden.