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Michael Alan Prestwood's new book, "30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas," delves into the collective wisdom of humanity. Tracing our journey through history, this book harnesses the insights of 30 anchor philosophers to illuminate fourscore of pivotal ideas—80 steppingstones towards the future. These touchstones span the evolution of human thought from 2600 BCE to the present, offering a pathway across the murky waters of our past. Journey with these 80 touchstones and harness our best accumulated knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of our world.

Captain Felix Duval and the crew of the Temerarious quietly patrol a remote Mentak Coalition colony system where nothing ever happens. But when they answer a distress call from a moon under attack, that peaceful existence is torn apart. They rescue a scientist, Thales, who's developing revolutionary technology to create new wormholes. He just needs a few things to make it fully operational...and now, ordered to aid the scientist, the Temerarious is targeted by two rival black-ops teams intent on reacquiring Thales. 

The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of fifty of today's most sought-after hop varieties. Hops are beer's most important ingredient, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness to all the tasty brews...

Marvin misses his old life—where he had friends, played soccer, and had a father who spent time with him. The one in which a massive wheelchair didn't take center stage. A year after a crippling accident, Marvin faces the daunting task of starting middle school on his own. To make matters worse, his "best friend" has made it his mission to bully Marvin at the turn of every corner.

With an executive order from President Franklin Roosevelt in 1941, the United States Marine Corps - the last all-white branch of the U.S. military - was forced to begin recruiting and enlisting African Americans. The first black recruits received basic training at the segregated Camp Montford Point, adjacent to Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, North Carolina.

His Grace in Grief is a heartfelt journal chronicled by the author over forty-five poignant days steeped in mourning, prayer, fasting, and deep meditation on the word of God. It captures Pastor Tony's earnest journey as he sought divine comfort during a profoundly personal year of grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Janet, with whom he shared forty-five beautiful years of marriage. While pouring his thoughts and emotions onto the pages, Pastor Tony wrestled with the overwhelming uncertainty of living without his beloved wife.

A kingdom man marked by obedience. This is how many describe Matthew Sterling Grundy. While Matthew had no desire to be an author, while serving as deputy mayor of the fifth largest city in California, God told him to write this book, and he agreed to the Father's wish. What followed were a series of encounters where God gave Matthew supernatural revelations about heaven and then provided the practical application of how to live these truths out now "on earth as it is in heaven." The words on the pages in this book are precious.

My audiobook is a guide which takes you on a journey, navigating through each of the stages when applying throughout your city, county, or state agencies. Each chapter will break down specific information detailing and highlighting key aspects which will help you better understand on how the law enforcement process works.

Doug lies near death after his wife, Kristin and her boyfriend, Todd attack him in his kitchen and leave him for dead in the woods of Longfellow Pond. Their meeting had not worked out as planned. Kristin only came to announce she is leaving the marriage, but her husband's anger and harsh words toward her sets off her boyfriend, and they get into a terrible fight. Kristin hits Doug over the head with a vase and chooses to run rather than take responsibility for her actions.

Young Dominic DeMarcus finds himself a pivotal character at the prestigious Granyel University, where he is first-year representative on the student council. He becomes enmeshed in such matters as the student revolution-a dramatic attempt by the students to combat their draconian image-and becomes the target of a hostile student president. At the same time, he must thread the thorny field of friends and romantic interests, and the blurry lines in between.

Growing up in a broken home and raised in adverse circumstances, the author was seeking inspiration to try to escape a life of poverty and despair. Through great books and real-life examples, the author found inspiration and motivation in the great sayings and comments from past successful men and women. These sayings and comments, when taken to heart, have an amazing restorative and powerful impact on his life, especially when dealing with the tremendous adversity that most of us will encounter when we try to step out and do something special with our lives.

Black North is set in the Northern California backdrop where you have to do anything you can to survive. Street gangs and affiliates are dictating anyone who has someone among their societal ranks. You are either taught to embrace or run away from the lifestyle many envy but can never attain. Drugs and guns are orchestrating what rules get followed and who falls and lies down under them. The structure is quite clear: you either put in everything you got, or you don't put anything in at all. With the murder rate so high, there's no room for slacking off when you have to put in work.

Superstar writer Mark Waid teams up with the best and brightest artists in comics to bring a modern take to the legendary Riverdale cast of characters. The audiobook captures the bite and hilarious edge of Archie's original tales in a modern, forward-looking manner, while still retaining the character's all-ages appeal.  

It is 1599, and the Roman Empire is still a force to be reckoned with. Surrounded by enemies, the Romans survive and thrive by cunning statecraft, military skill, technical power, and an ear in every court. The Fourth Italian Legion, Legio IIII Italica, is one of the pillars of the Empire. Can the legion stop an excursion from the Bavarian army, the feared landsknechts, into the neutral territory separate from both Rome and Bavaria? Within all empires and states, there are the soldiers and people who have to live their lives as best as they can in the sweep of events beyond their control.

Ndja Nglwan, a recent graduate from the University of Abidjan, begins his teaching career in the small northern town of Korhogo. While there, he falls deeply in love with one of his students, unaware that she is already entangled in a committed relationship with an wealthier older man-a sugar daddy. Despite the risks and complications, Ndja Nglwan and the young lady embark on a passionate affair. However, their happiness is short-lived when the older lover grows suspicious.

What if myth was a lot more mundane? In a story where it's not uncommon to find yourself living next to a werewolf or a vampire at the same time, we take a closer look at how these men and women would interact with each other. Under high and low stress, what would society look like when fantasy has always been reality? Blood, Silver, and Unity explores the interpersonal relationships between a highly skilled team of military operatives given a momentous task that could change the landscape of the future.

The author is a former Marine who served in Vietnam from August 1967 through October 1968. Included in his awards is the combat action ribbon. This book is dedicated to all Vietnam veterans. We finally made it home.

Deep in the heart and soul of every Believer is a longing to access and operate in the power of God. But how do we get such power? With inspiration, passion, and clarity, Charles K. Hunt unlocks a truth as he unveils why so many Believers never experienced, operated, or accessed the power of God. The Keys to Unlocking The Power of God brings light to mysteries and challenges every man and woman who claims to identify themselves as a Believer, Christian, Disciple, or Follower of Christ. Charles K.

Charlie Cooper is a simple man. A few beers, an occasional day at the track, and time with his family are all it takes to keep him happy. But when Charlie goes to pay his income tax at the Milwaukee Federal Building and comes face-to-face with terrorists trying to annihilate his Midwestern lakefront city, his only concern is how to keep them from executing their diabolical plan. As he is thrown into combat with the men who have infiltrated the government building, he learns that the attack is only a small part of a nationwide terrorist plot.

Rod risks his life as a stowaway on a Mexican oil tanker, to flee the oppression of Cuba for the freedom of America. After bloody fights and frightening confrontations, he arrives at the border. Once in the US, he eventually finds a dream job working for NeuroVista, where they promise people health, wealth, and power. The company is able to implant computer chips in the brains of individuals that are mated to the master computer creating a truly transhuman. While on an infamous island, some struggle and others die in their attempt to escape the ultimate confrontation with good and evil.