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First published in 1961, John Hope Franklin’s revelatory study of the Reconstruction Era is a landmark work of history, exploring the role of former slaves and dispelling longstanding popular myths about corruption and Radical rule. Looking past dubious scholarship that had previously dominated the narrative, Franklin combines astute insight and careful research to provide an accurate, comprehensive portrait of the era.

The world is full of mysteries. Many are intrigued by earth's mysteries—UFOs, the lost city of Atlantis, the pyramids, the Nebula of Orion, etc. God knows the answer to every mystery. However, as interesting and captivating as these mysteries are, they pale in comparison to the revelation of the deep secrets of God.

Jesus warns us about becoming a slave to money. However, most people only think about the danger that presents to the wealthy. On the contrary, Jesus knew that worrying about money is a major way people become slaves to it (Matthew 6:24-27). Financial freedom gives you the time, resources, and headspace to fully devote yourself to God's calling for your life. MBA and serial entrepreneur Billy Epperhart lays out easy-to-implement, God-given power tools to help you make your money work for you.

As a Fish and Wildlife police officer, Luke McCain and his partner - a yellow Lab named Jack - spend their days patrolling the rivers, lakes, and forests of the wild and scenic Cascade Mountains in Eastern Washington. After hunters discover human remains inside a bear's stomach, McCain is thrust into the investigation. As more dead women are found in McCain's region, authorities suspect a serial killer is prowling the mountains he knows best. McCain will need his knowledge as an outdoorsman, and his instincts as an investigator, to track the psychopathic predator.

What would it look like for you to receive a double portion of God's glory and power in your workplace, your abilities, and your areas of influence? Discover ancient keys to fulfilling this supernatural call of God on your life by taking a fresh look at the Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha. Bruno Ierullo is a pastor, influencer, and prophetic teacher and bridge builder. In The Double Portion Life, he provides simple, revelatory teaching from Scripture, paired with miraculous, modern-day testimonies that will expand your vision and ignite your passion!

Global shock waves have alerted us all that a new era has begun. How will today’s unprecedented changes impact the church and, more specifically, corporate worship? As a lifelong worshipper, best-selling author and anointed teacher Bob Sorge provides prophetic insights on the future of worship in Next Wave. He traces the rich history of worship in the American church and shows how we can keep moving forward into God’s possibilities for worship.

The Professional Agile Leader is a realistic, practical guide written by experienced agile leaders who share their collective experiences in helping agile leaders to grow responsive and adaptive teams. They structure powerful lessons around a case study based on decades of experience helping agile leaders achieve and sustain agile transformation. Best of all, they never settle for high-level hand-waving—they show you how it’s really done.

In Run Your Race, Billy points out that all too often people's lives become a race full of hurry, comparison, and aimlessness—destined for nowhere. But God offers you a different race that's uniquely yours, marked by peace and clarity of purpose. Equipping you with vision and practical tools, Billy covers the three facets of your race.

There are key elements of the prophetic that create a supernatural environment in which miracles become normal. But many believers do not realize the vital connection between these gifts of the Holy Spirit. In Power Prophecy, Naim Collins uses Old and New Testament examples, as well as firsthand experiences, to show that the prophetic and miracles go hand-in-hand.

Destiny Junction is a small town, not unlike any other small town in America. As its name implies, however, it becomes the place where many people's lives meet destiny. Through one young lady's obedient Christian life and the work of the Holy Spirit subsequent to her murder, the lives of many people in the town of Destiny Junction are transformed.

Behind every door is a life, and behind every life is a destiny fashioned by choices and crossroads. King's Crossroads could be your town. It could be my town. Like any town, it is a microcosm of American life. But its politicians, preachers, contractors, teachers, and business owners, young and old, men and women alike, are about to discover that the terrorism of modern times can strike at the heart of small towns as well as large cities.

“You gradually see carrying a gun around as normative.” Forty years ago, if someone brought a gun to a party, you would have been shocked. It would have been incredibly abnormal. Now, gun ownership is a lifestyle choice, one rooted in the individualism baked into our culture and our laws.

What did that blue tree mean in your dream last night? Was it because of the pizza you had for dinner, or was God speaking to you? Many believers really want to understand their dreams but aren't sure where to start. In Night Vision, Dr. Charles Fox lays a solid foundation by offering the biblical basis for dreams and then shares his own personal journey of actual dream encounters and their interpretations. Practical advice, common dream symbols, and prayers of activation into greater night encounters with the Lord remind the listener to stay grounded in the Word of God.

Maybe you feel called to lead your own congregation, or to meet a need of an area that’s devoid of access to a house of worship. My friend, you may be a “religious entrepreneur”! A religious entrepreneur is an individual who creates an organization that has a religious mission. Specifically, this book targets those seeking to start a brand-new or transitioning house of worship. Whether this religious organization and house of worship is a church, mosque, temple, synagogue, or any other religious structure, this book is for you.

Ushering in the local church is much more than just shaking hands and passing offering plates. Fulfilling your role as an usher is just as important to the body of Christ as that of a prophet, teacher, or evangelist. This book covers both the biblical and the practical aspects of church ushering. Buddy Bell, founder of Ministry of Helps International, combines humor with informative teaching to help you become more effective in your ministry. You will be challenged to serve with excellence.

Pastor John Kilpatrick sounds a prophetic trumpet for believers to lay down their plans and programs that will never bring true revival. This is a call to return to the simplicity of the Gospel! Drawing on his experience hosting the Brownsville revival in Pensacola, Florida, from 1995 until 2000, Pastor Kilpatrick speaks from experience as he compels us to face the fact that comfortable, halfhearted self-help messages will never bring the revival we need.

For many years, Michael Phillips assumed he clearly understood the life of Jesus. Though Jesus was in truth his Savior, and even his Lord, Phillips felt challenged to understand more of the remarkable life lived 2,000 years ago in Palestine. Then came a crisis in his spiritual pilgrimage. Challenged to discover the New Testament imperative for his life, Phillips takes a fresh look at the Bible to find out what is the essence, the foundation, of spirituality. He discovers a key that gives validity to an entire life's purpose as a Christian. And that key to Jesus' life was obedience.

Millions of people suffer from debilitating pain and inflammation each and every day. Most treatments focus on relieving or managing the pain instead of locating the cause and eliminating it. This book helps the reader understand what pain is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to get rid of it.

A life of signs, wonders, and miracles awaits! When Christians hear the word “evangelism”, they are immediately uncomfortable. The call to “share your faith” puts many on edge because, while common evangelism “formulas” feel awkward and impersonal, without them one is left fumbling and ineffective. But what if there was a better way? What if evangelism could, in fact, be a prophetic encounter with the supernatural voice of God? In Prophetic Evangelism, author, missionary, and evangelist, Sean Smith reintroduce believers to Jesus’ “model” of evangelism.

You are God's supernatural solution for a world beset with giant problems. Pastor Kerrick Butler II encourages us that the problems we face in the world today must be addressed by a church that understands that we are not merely mortal, but supernaturally empowered by the Holy Spirit to conquer the Goliaths of our day. In No Longer Mere Mortals, Kerrick shares how to operate in God's power as a lifestyle and be empowered as a superhuman - not just as an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, or teacher. You may not wear a cape, but God made you superhuman just the same!