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In the Old Testament, God decried the fact that his people were perishing for lack of knowledge about him. The same seems to be occurring today. There is sharing, suggesting, plenty of storytelling, and lots of preaching to felt needs in modern pulpits. But the authoritative, expositional opening of the word of God is becoming scarcer all the time. Jesus told Peter, "Feed my sheep" (John 21:17).

Mastering Business Negotiation is a great resource for any leader or manager who needs practical strategies and ideas when conducting business negotiations. Grounded in solid research, the authors - experts in the field of business negotiation - reduce the huge volume of available information into an important audio for busy executives who need to prepare for everyday negotiations as well as for more demanding and complex negotiation situations.

Many believe that despite its destructive character, war ultimately boosts long-term economic growth. For the United States this view is often supported by appeal to the experience of the Second World War, understood as a triumph of both production and productivity. Alexander Field shows that between 1941 and 1945 manufacturing productivity actually declined, depressed by changes in the output mix and resource shocks from enemy action, including curtailed access to natural rubber and, on the Eastern Seaboard, petroleum.

Through this special 18-lecture course, explore a powerful four-fold ancient pattern found throughout life, Christian worship, and many revered spiritual exercises. This pattern appears to underlie the choice of four Gospels and their sequencing into the three-year Sunday reading cycles. The four Gospels, when read through this lens, move beyond separate accounts of Jesus to become a seamless spiritual guide for daily life.

Why do we want to justify our decisions, even if they appear to be irrational? The answer lies in cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we experience when we hold two contradictory beliefs at the same time. In A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, first published in 1957, American social psychologist Leon Festinger investigates the problem. Festinger puts forward the idea that we have developed mechanisms to try to deal with the stress brought on by cognitive dissonance.

In Cross Township, a small college town paralyzed by a string of mysterious shootings, the only one with the courage to stand against the darkness is John Pilate: a weary survivor of a recent attempt on his life. With no support but his own faith in himself, Pilate must join forces with the law to discover who is terrorizing his town in his name and put an end to it. Everything he believes in is at stake in Pilate's Faith, the eighth thrilling installment of the beloved John Pilate Mysteries series.

Lanie’s a teenage girl running on bad luck and breaks. She spends more time with her earphones in than out, and spends most of her days dodging her pervy foster dad as well as the kids at school. She’s a total loner except for a homeless woman inhabiting the neighborhood park, and a certain Hummer-driving mystery boy. All she dreams of is finding her place in this world. She has no idea she belongs in another world entirely.

Born in 1933, Philip Zimbardo is a renowned and controversial American social psychologist who is fascinated by why people can sometimes behave in awful ways. Some psychologists believe people who commit cruelty are innately evil. Zimbardo disagrees. In his 2007 book, The Lucifer Effect, he argued that it is the power of situations around us that can cause otherwise good people to commit "evil", citing many historical examples to illustrate his point.

A riveting collection of true stories which are so strange as to be almost unbelievable.

Alex, the visionary driving force behind the creation of the African Heritage Food Co-Op and many other innovative community initiatives, shares over 20 years of stories, anecdotes and cautionary tales garnered from living life as a black educated heterosexual man who has made some of the best and worst decisions.Beautifully flawed. His insight is unique, authentic and gritty From good shit to hood shit to bullshit we'll cover it all.

In this fast-listening book, 15-year podcasting and broadcasting veteran Alex Greenwood shares stories, practical tips, and advice from his hundreds of hours as a podcast host, producer, and guest. The Podcast Option is mandatory listening for those new to podcasting, and a welcome addition to the veteran podcaster’s library. 

Establishing a Research-Friendly Environment: A Hospital-Based Approach is a unique book that helps clinical nurses conduct or participate in research that leads to better health care in hospitals. Each chapter includes an introduction, working definitions of key concepts, and resources required for success. The text also features numerous case examples that serve to highlight research done by nurses and health professionals in the field. 

The Game Warden Connection is a podcast with the simple goal of helping people find the information & resources they are looking for when it comes to hunting, fishing, or simply exploring the great outdoors. The GWC Team helps make connections with you and agency/industry professionals in your area of interest. If you have a question or want to learn more about Game Warden Connection you should check out our website --> www.gamewardenconnection.com and also find us on Facebook. Be sure to subscribe & Share our podcast and if you are enjoying the show give us a five-star review to help us grow ...

Explore the world of creativity and writing with Mysterious Goings On with J. Alexander Greenwood. Named a 2022 Top 5 Literature Podcast by CrowdUltra and a "New & Noteworthy" show by Apple Podcasts in 2016, this show is a magnet for top-selling authors and creative minds. Subscribe to embark on an enthralling journey through the world of creativity and literature. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/subscribe

The Gonzo Tonight Show is a political and current events podcast that covers the most recent news in the U.S. and around the world. In each episode, we discuss a number of topics and issues that are relevant in today's political world. There's always new topics to be covered, so be sure to tune in for your weekly political news updates! "Gonzo" means bizarre or unconventional, like your wacky friend's gonzo style of dressing or the gonzo stories in the news that make you want to shut your laptop and turn off the TV. Here on The Gonzo Tonight Show, we say things that some people may find ...

Kylie is an audial psychic who can hear conversations from far away. Noah can see into the past. Ayden can see into the future. Kylie’s sister, Hope, can time travel. John was once PSI’s psychic healer…and Kylie’s true love. But Ky’s world is torn apart when damning evidence implies that John betrayed the team. But did he? Kylie wants to save a group of psychics — many are children — who are being held captive at a secret compound and forced into training to become psychic weapons. 

One of the worst things that happen to us is getting fooled and realizing later that someone we trusted turned against us. You wish you could turn back the hands of time and say no to being fooled. You realize you were manipulated into helping someone obtain their selfish favors. However, everything can be remedied. This audiobook will help you take control of your situation and protect yourself and those you love by giving you all the necessary tools that will allow you to identify those "dark" people and explaining all the techniques to prevent being manipulated.

Ardo is an orphan working hard just trying to survive from day to day. He has been saving up a few pennies at a time until finally, he is going to be able to buy the thing he has wanted for months: a warm blanket! Brand-new! Without any holes or funny smells. Just imagine a nice night...closing your eyes...feeling warm. He is excited! 

Greater Than a Tourist - Boston Massachusetts USA, by Alexander J. Dunn, offers the inside scoop on Boston. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

From the Canadian border to the barrios of Mexico City, psychologist Elisabeth Reinhardt and her team narrowly escape disaster as they navigate the dark worlds of cults and cartels to rescue loved ones, free kidnapped children, and aid law enforcement. In this heart-pounding race against time, no one is safe. Not even Elisabeth.