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In this vivifying omnibus, historian and popular voice of esoteric spirituality Mitch Horowitz abridges and introduces more than twenty world classics of inspiration, motivation, and successful living.

Some truths are carefully concealed; others merely forgotten. In this spellbinding collection, seven acclaimed fantasy authors create characters who venture into the depths where others fear to tread. But when forbidden knowledge is the ultimate power, how far can they go before the darkness consumes them?

Genghis Khan was the most unlikely of conquerors. An orphan of the Mongolian Steppes, his rise went all but unnoticed by all the great powers around him. His people had been divided and discounted by the Chinese dynasties to his south and completely dismissed by the encroaching Islamic empires to his west. Known as little more than bandits and nomads, Genghis Khan and his Mongolian horde would shake kings and emperors to their very core as they descended like locusts upon all four corners of the known world.

When you press play, you’ll find that you aren’t just listening. No, you are being remade, reoriented, restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion. Captured not by a concept but by your Creator, reborn in relationship. Here’s the Experiencing God that has already impacted millions of people. Only it’s bigger, and better, and ready to lead you again—or for the very first time—into an experience with God.

Willow Feathers McBeaver, aka Detective Duck, is a crime-solving (and very precocious) little duck. She and her animal pals live on Dogwood Pond, a beautiful pond in New England adjacent to Lazy Days, a human campground. Dogwood Pond has always been a pristine spot with clear water, abundant wildlife, and shady willow trees, but now it is encountering puzzling problems—mysteries that arise from human-caused disruptions in nature, such as water pollution, refuse, warming climate, and human encroachment.

A Scottish evangelist in the late 19th century, Drummond is best remembered for this 1880 meditation, The Greatest Thing in the World, his thoughts on Paul's great hymn to love, 1 Corinthians 13. It is an empowering message, as timeless as it is life-affirming.

Self-made American millionaire Christopher Newman arrives in Paris brimming with hope and optimism, excited to experience the culture and, hopefully, find the perfect woman to become his wife. After a chance encounter with American expatriate friends, his attention is drawn to Madame de Cintré, 25-year-old widowed daughter of the late Marquis de Bellegarde. Having fallen on hard times, the centuries-old aristocratic family permits Newman's courtship to proceed; however, they later persuade the widow to break off her engagement to the nouveau-riche businessman.

The Spy unfolds during the merciless winter of 1778–1779, when the American Revolution hangs in the balance on the western frontier. At its heart is Thomas Wright, a 12-year-old orphan forced to grow up fast in a land ruled by cold, hunger, and danger.

The Whole Armour of God isn’t just a classic in Christian writing, it is a masterful study that uses metaphors and symbolism, to illustrate the importance of each individual piece of the Armour of God in a truly deep, and impactful way. Born on May 6, 1864, in Halifax, Yorkshire, John Henry Jowett displayed an early interest in theology and literature, which one could say was a prophetic foreshadowing of his passion for them in his ministry later in life.

Zwei Fremde – zwei gebrochene Herzen – ein verrückter Plan für den Sommer. Bestseller-Autorin Emily Henry begeistert in ihrer RomCom Funny Story mit klugem, warmherzigem Humor, Figuren zum Verlieben und den ganz großen Gefühlen. Daphne ist gestrandet. Ausgerechnet in der – zugegeben wunderschönen – Heimatstadt ihres Ex-Verlobten Peter in Michigan, wo sie weder Freunde noch Verwandte hat. Denn Peter hat feststellt, dass er seine Kindheitsfreundin Petra liebt. Und Daphne hat in der Stadt am See zwar auch ihren Traumjob als Kinder-Bibliothekarin gefunden, doch der bezahlt kaum die Rechnungen.

The world is desperate for men of substance—men who know their purpose and boldly step into the roles God has called them to as husbands, fathers, leaders, and disciples. The Man Code is your field manual for that journey. In this dynamic and deeply practical guide, pastor Mark Henry lays out 12 actionable principles of biblical masculinity—clear, compelling, and rooted in Scripture. Each chapter is designed to help you not only understand your identity as a godly man but also live it out with strength and conviction.

Born on a modest farm in Dearborn, Michigan, Henry Ford embarked on an extraordinary and inspirational journey that left an indelible mark on the world. His story is a testament to the transformative power of determination and innovation. He not only revolutionized the automotive industry but also imparted invaluable lessons about the importance of saving, investing, and serving society. In his book, "My Life and Work," you will discover a refreshing and powerful account of how he embraced challenges, innovated, and overcame obstacles on his path to success.

"Walden" is a literary masterpiece written by the American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. It is a book that chronicles Thoreau's experience of living a simple life in a cabin on the shores of Walden Pond in Massachusetts for two years. Thoreau writes about his experiences fishing, hunting, and farming, as well as his observations of the wildlife and natural beauty around him. He also discusses his philosophical beliefs, including his ideas about individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of living in harmony with nature.

My own long experience of African hunting told me at once that every word in this thrilling narrative was absolutely true. Nay more: I knew that the author had told his story in a most modest manner, laying but little stress on the dangers he had run when sitting up at nights to try and compass the death of the terrible man-eaters, especially on that one occasion when whilst watching from a very light scaffolding, supported only by four rickety poles, he was himself stalked by one of the dread beasts.

An unauthorized look at the philosophical issues raised by popular television show House. House was one of the top three television dramas on the air, pulling in more than 19 million viewers for each episode. This latest book in the popular Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series takes a deeper look at the characters and issues raised in this Emmy Award-winning medical drama, offering entertaining answers to the fascinating ethical questions viewers have about Dr. Gregory House and his medical team.

La vita di Margaret Ives è talmente fuori dall'ordinario da essere il sogno di qualsiasi scrittore. Alice Scott è un'eterna ottimista che sta ancora aspettando la sua grande opportunità di scrittura. Hayden Anderson è una forza della natura, vincitore del premio Pulitzer. Entrambi sono a Little Crescent Island per la stessa ragione: essere scelti per scrivere la biografia della donna che nessuno vede da molto tempo, o perlomeno incontrare l'ottantenne che afferma di essere Margaret Ives. Il problema è che Margaret sta dando a ciascuno di loro solo alcuni dei pezzi della sua storia.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR An autobiography of one of the towering figures of contemporary American music and a powerful meditation on history, race, capitalism, and art. A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times, NPR, The New Yorker Henry Threadgill has had a singular life...

In this timeless classic, first published in 1749, we delve into the captivating story of Tom Jones, a foundling raised by a kind-hearted squire. Amidst the backdrop of Somersetshire, two neighboring squires—one affable and generous, the other a fiery lover of the hunt and drink—embark on a comedic scheme to marry the formers nephew to the latters daughter, much to her dismay. For her heart belongs to Tom, whose charming yet reckless nature has led him into a series of misadventures, both real and perceived. With a cast of characters who fervently believe in their own righteousness, the ...

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Walden, A 21st-Century Modernized Translation is intended for a new generation of listeners and for anyone who’s thought about testing the waters of Walden but admits to missing the point of the book for the challenging language. This version is easy to listen to and understand, and provides an opportunity to walk the shoreline, explore the wooded hillsides around Walden Pond, and plunge headfirst into the heart and soul of Henry Thoreau’s enduring views on nonconformity, self-sufficient living in natural surroundings, and the higher principles of a simple, inspired life.