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David's quest spans numerous philosophies and religions, culminating with the Person of Yeshua - Jesus the Messiah. He is plummeted into a vigorous spiritual tug of war. Part of him is intrigued and fascinated by the Messiah, while another is plagued by guilt. How could a Jewish person like himself believe in Yeshua considering all the horrific acts that have been done to his ancestors in His name? You will soon discover that though atrocities have been committed in the name of Yeshua, the greatest crime of all may be against the Messiah Himself...a crime of identity theft.

To Senior Medical Examiner Dr. Beckett Campbell, the Hippocratic Oath has always been more of a suggestion than a guiding principle.... Beckett is no ordinary forensic pathologist, which is why he's not surprised when a container with expertly removed organs arrives on his desk. What is alarming, however, is the note that accompanies it...the note that suggests this is only the beginning, that more are on their way.

"On Guerrilla Warfare" by Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse-Tung is a groundbreaking and influential work that explores the art and strategy of unconventional warfare. Originally written in 1937 during the Chinese Civil War, this timeless classic provides profound insights into the methods of revolutionary struggle.

From the humblest of beginnings as the third of seven sons born to a struggling Kansas couple, Dwight D. Eisenhower emerged as a military leader whose administrative acumen brought clashing personalities together. During his time in office, he was frequently dismissed as a man who would rather play golf than govern, but history has treated the 34th president with a respect that recognizes the strength of his leadership and the breadth of his accomplishments.

Retiring?: Your Next Chapter Is About Much More Than Money is a practical, concise, and encouraging guidebook specifically written to help you understand and plan for the profound, inescapable non-financial challenges that retirement brings.

Discover the path to unwavering customer loyalty and propel your business to unprecedented heights! This captivating book unveils potent strategies that not only ensure your customers feel valued, appreciated, and engaged but also foster unbreakable loyalty. Delve into the transformative impact of cultivating robust customer relationships, unlocking a realm of growth opportunities, boosting customer retention, and driving repeat business.

In this classic of political and social psychology, Joost Meerloo attempts to account for the mechanisms of mind that have made the brainwashing techniques of totalitarian states so historically successful. His frightening conclusion, that "hardly anyone can resist," appeals to mechanisms undergirding human thought, many of which are not obviously available to individuals.

When pastor Jordan Rau accepted a position with a European missions agency, his decision was based on money, not on an opportunity to serve God. However, shortly after his family's arrival in Germany, Jordan's priorities dramatically change—his young son, Chase, has been murdered. Abandoning his faith in God, Jordan becomes obsessed with finding Chase's killers and delivering justice. He sets out on a course of action that will destroy not only the murderers but his own family as well—and only a miracle can stop him.

A pioneer of the 401(k) system, Robert L. Reynolds eschews radical calls for throwing out the 401(k) entirely and creating a new government-run savings system. Our best course, he shows, is to build on what we have: a flexible, dynamic private-public system of Social Security and more robust workplace savings. From Here to Security provides a clear, powerful new approach to solving America's retirement challenge—based on facts, data, and Reynolds's decades of experience.

Like Rothbard before him, Dr. Newman has authored a book that is masterfully researched and captivatingly written. Even the most voracious listener of American history will never see some of America's "Great Men" the same way again. Cronyism: Liberty Versus Power in America 1607-1849 describes the evolution of political favor seeking in early American history, from the colonial era to the Mexican War. Newman argues that cronyism emerged from the perennial clash between the forces of liberty and power.

Christianity is declining rapidly, and Christians are actively deconstructing their core beliefs. If Christianity does not change, millions of people will continue to be traumatized by bad Christian business models and tens of thousands of churches will close their doors over the next decade. Rather than destroy Christianity, deconstruction can save it. Christianity Without Dogma was created to help people think through this more systematically. Without dogma, more people will be able to flourish spiritually, and deconstructed churches may even be able to start growing again.

PI Tommy Dapino's girlfriend goes missing. And he is mistakenly arrested for the crime. To find her before she's gone forever, he breaks out of jail and sets off on a hunt for the real perpetrator, following a mysterious, dangerous trail into the underbelly of Las Vegas. Tommy's unique skill set of grit and deception is unlike anything you've seen. Start your thrill ride alongside him today.

Two market experts deconstruct the drivers and inhibitors to innovation in the digital economy, explain how large tech companies can stifle disruption, assess the toll of their technologies on our well-being and democracy, and outline policy changes to take power away from big tech and return...

When I speak about "unmistakable", it references God, not us. We stand amazed at His mercy, forgiveness, and patience. We are utterly unworthy of any of his interventions in our lives.

Instead of just surviving your divorce, use it as a springboard for a better life. View your divorce through the lens of learning, and your opportunities for personal growth will multiply. To help you better understand what you’re experiencing with divorce, you’ll learn the four stages of divorce (reeling, dealing, feeling, and healing) and the 12 key lessons. Then, by showing you an approach that is both mindful and reflective, you’ll be better equipped to take a more active role in navigating your divorce.

The true story of one engineer's battle with one of the most powerful state agencies in Texas. David V. Day, PE, takes on the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) in a battle that has lasted nearly half a decade, and is still ongoing as of this print. Day exposes the lengths that TDI Engineers, inspectors, and legal staff will go to punish any engineer or contractor who disagrees with them; including punishing, silencing, or terminating their own employees who are sympathetic to TDI's targets.

In the late 1950s, NASA and the Department of Defense had a problem. They could not figure out how to make a heat shield for manned spacecraft or ICBMs. The Air Force used heat-sink metals, especially copper, and the Navy, on Polaris, used a beryllium heat sink shield. The Space Task Group, in March 1958, were leaning toward the heat sink method.

With hold-your-breath suspense and shocking endings, the five short stories in this collection will put you on the edge of your seat and get your brain and blood pumping.

When suburban dad Carl Dubler was selected for a jury, he should have found it easy to judge someone. A lifetime in the church gave him a clear sense of right and wrong, with little room for nuance. But this was for real. Permanent. The man before him was on trial for his life. Carl could choose mercy and offend those who clamored for justice.

In Enjoy the Ride, Fritz Grupe shows how the same principles that form the basis for personal happiness - having a strong faith, a commitment to health, and rich relationships with family, friends, and business partners - create the foundation for professional success and build resilience in the face of failure.