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From an entrepreneur and investor, an inspiring, easy-to-follow guide to pinpointing, understanding, and improving your financial standing. Expert Roger James Hamilton has designed nine steps in an accessible color-coded manner that ranges from red (barely living paycheck-to-paycheck) all the...

Read by the author. Read the Bible with Fresh Eyes as You See Scripture's Promise-Shaped Patterns When you read the Bible, have you ever noticed parallels between certain people, events, and institutions? Should we understand Noah as a kind of new Adam, and if so, does that somehow point us to...

Originally published anonymously, The Federalist Papers first appeared in 1787 as a series of letters to New York newspapers exhorting voters to ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States. Still hotly debated and open to often controversial interpretations, the arguments first presented here by three of America's greatest patriots and political theorists were created during a critical moment in our nation's history.

Read by the author. The Bible is one story told through dozens of people over thousands of years. As Christians, we know we're supposed to believe this - and so we do. But when we pick up our Bibles, if we're honest, we sometimes lose the thread, especially with some of the strange and obscure...

This second collection of great sci-fi stories includes the following: "A Sense of Wonder" by Stephen Marlowe, "Seller of the Sky" by Dave Dryfus, "The Shining Cow" by Alex James, and more.

Hailed by Thomas Jefferson as "the best commentary on the principles of government which was ever written," The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 essays published by Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay from 1787 to 1788, as a means to persuade the public to ratify the Constitution of the United States. With nearly two-thirds of the essays written by Hamilton, this enduring classic is perfect for modern audiences passionate about his work or seeking a deeper understanding of one of the most important documents in US history.

The US Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government.

The Short Studies in Biblical Theology series is designed to help listeners see the whole Bible as a unified story—culminating in Jesus. Insightful, accessible, and practical, these books are perfect for listeners looking for bite-sized introductions to major subjects in biblical theology. The third volume in the series, Work and Our Labor in the Lord, explores how work fits into the framework of the whole Bible.

You may have heard the saying that the Gospel of John is shallow enough for a child to wade in, yet deep enough for an elephant to swim—meaning that any literate Christian can adequately understand it, but there is depth of meaning below the surface that is well worth the effort to explore. In the Beginning Was the Word invites you to go deeper.

El recurso insignia tutorial de Mentoring Project son sus guías de campo. Estas extensas guías proporcionan enseñanza práctica en varios aspectos de la vida cotidiana desde el lente cristiano; por ejemplo en las finanzas, la pureza, tecnología, en el trabajo y mucho más. Escritas por pastores y otros líderes cristianos, estas guías de campo proveen un marco bíblico para que tanto mentores, como aprendices, discutan los temas y puedan crecer juntos.

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The Federalist Papers, formally titled The Federalist, comprise a compelling collection of 85 articles that champion the ratification of the United States Constitution. Written during a pivotal moment in American history, 77 of these essays were initially published in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet from October 1787 to August 1788. In 1788, J. and A. M’Lean brought together these essays into a single volume known as The Federalist. Serving as a vital resource for interpreting the Constitution, these writings reveal the authors philosophical underpinnings and motivations ...

Homo Exul indaga en la pregunta de por qué, en un momento preciso de la historia, los homínidos dejaron de cooperar y comenzaron a mostrar conductas violentas. Defiende, además, que la mayoría de dolencias y enfermedades crónicas que hoy nos afectan (desde la obesidad hasta el alzhéimer) son consecuencia de ese mismo proceso evolutivo que, por fuerza, conllevó importantes cambios sociales y alimenticios en adultos, niños y lactantes. Lanza, además, una importante pregunta: ¿estamos a tiempo de revertir estas marcas evolutivas y convertirnos de nuevo en una sociedad cooperativa?

Experience the foundation of American democracy in The Constitution of the United States, brought to life through the powerful narration of Gary Middleton. Written in 1787 by the James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, this defining document established the framework for the world’s first enduring republic—outlining the balance of powers, the rights of the people, and the principles of liberty that continue to guide the nation today.

Advocate discusses the travails of prominent politicians and other well-known individuals, focusing particularly on high-profile congressional and other investigations. Credited with developing the modern system for vetting Democratic vice-presidential candidates, Hamilton recounts his extensive vetting of vice-presidential, cabinet, and Supreme Court candidates-including Joe Biden, John Edwards, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Advocate is a richly detailed history of some of the most sensational and controversial events in Washington politics over the past 50 years.

Since the first appearance of a vampire in Robert Southey’s Thalaba the Destroyer, we mortals have endured a morbid fascination with these peculiar creatures of the night. They come in many forms: charming and seductive; ghastly and terrible. Join us as we explore a number of classic yarns concerning the various guises of the vampire, from Aleksey Tolstoy’s horrifying description of a vampiric family to Robert E. Howard’s tale of a creature loosed from bondage after having been buried for over three centuries. Thank the gods these creatures are fictitious…aren’t they?

Desde que el Caso Karadima se transformara en uno de los más significativos casos de abuso en la iglesia chilena, el camino que han seguido tres de sus víctimas ha estado rodeado de dificultades. Sin embargo, desde que el papa Francisco los recibiera en el Vaticano, ocho años después, esa historia (y la historia de la iglesia chilena) ha tenido un giro orientado a la búsqueda de reparación por los daños causados. Esta es su historia.

This collection of articles on constitutional government was written by three of the most significant figures in the establishment of the United States as sovereign nation. Alexander Hamilton, one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers, was the author of 51 of the 85 articles. James Madison, who later served as the fourth president, contributed 29 articles. The remaining five articles were written by John Jay, who was active in a number of public positions, including chief justice, various cabinet posts under Washington and governor of New York.

Bitcoin exists as a digital cryptocurrency designed to resolve the disharmony between the way money moves online and the global nature of the Internet. The Internet as an infrastructure has already partially eliminated key barriers to consumption, including both geography and time. However, the processes by which transactions are paid for online inevitably requires the presence of a trusted third party (MasterCard, Visa, and PayPal). This stems from the fact that traditional currencies do not exist online, only the promise of payment by the buyer to the seller.

Success in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-listen for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.