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In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.

The timeless guide to sales success has been revised to help you supercharge personal and team performance in a new economy. "People make buying decisions emotionally and justify them logically." That shrewd insight from the first edition of this best-selling book has become a no-brainer among sales professionals. Now, the new edition of the classic work that has helped millions of sales professionals take their careers to new levels offers critical new insights, information, and tools for success in today's economy.

Nothing offends liberals more than Western imperialism—it is racism, sexism, and chauvinism all in one. And of course the epitome of Western imperialism is the British Empire, covering at its height a quarter of the globe’s surface and ruling a quarter of the world’s population. Here, best-selling author H. W. Crocker III exposes how the British Empire was actually one of the greatest establishers and defenders of freedom in history.

Get that extra boost of scripture power in your day with Come Follow Me- Daily Dose. In 10 minutes or less everyday I talk about a verse or 2 from this week's Come Follow Me block!

For more than two centuries, The Pilgrim’s Progress has encouraged believers along the narrow way. Now, in this newly updated edition, Charles H. Spurgeon – who read Bunyan’s classic more than one hundred times – walks with readers through the allegory’s most memorable scenes, illuminating the spiritual truths within “that sweetest of all prose poems.”

The Black Experience in Design spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.

In this powerful new interpretation of the book of Revelation, the late, revered author and translator of The Message Bible offers timely insights into how we can lean into growth, not in spite of challenging times, but because of them. “Insightful and inviting . . . This is Eugene at his...

Introducing The Natural Medicine Guidebook. This beginners guide will show you how to source, grow, and make your own herbal remedies, including teas, essential oils, and infusions. There are so many natural remedies available to us that can help treat and cure many illnesses. The information is often hard to find, but once you do, you will have much more control over what you put in your body. These were the motivating factors that made me decide to create this book. Consider it your bible for natural remedies.

In the tradition of Silent Spring and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent, “disturbing, empowering, and essential” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) book about the ways in which chemicals in the modern environment are changing—and endangering—human sexuality and fertility on the grandest...

She was miles away from home when the power grid failed. The lights didn’t flicker. The cell service didn’t fade. The world simply… stopped. Stranded far from her son when a sudden grid down event cripples the country, one mother watches highways freeze, stores empty, and small towns unravel in real time. Rumors of an EMP ripple through the silence. Smoke rises where order once stood. And every mile between her and home feels impossible. With no phone. No working vehicles. No guarantee that her family is safe. As fear spreads and desperation fractures the communities around her, she ...

Monsters that can destroy cities have appeared. The most highly leveled humans begin to abuse their power. And as levels rise, individual people start to reach the kind of power where they can rival militaries all by themselves. Time traveler Isaac Thoma has seen this dance before and vowed to never allow it to repeat itself, working tirelessly with his team to uncover the secrets of the System.

Soldier, Savior, Sovereign tells the gripping tale of Captain Jax Douglas, a former Navy SEAL officer whose military career was cut short by a disabling injury during a mission. Now a soldier-for-hire, Jax is unexpectedly transported to a strange world ruled by magic, where humans don’t exist, and the lands are dominated by Orcs, Elves, Goblins, and Giants. Bound by a code of honor, Jax soon finds that the races of this new world live by similar values, making him a natural ally.

Before The Road by Cormac McCarthy brought apocalyptic fiction into the mainstream, there was science fiction. No longer relegated to the fringes of literature, this explosive collection of the world’s best apocalyptic writers brings the inventors of alien invasions, devastating meteors, doomsday scenarios, and all-out nuclear war back to with a bang. The best writers of the early 1900s were the first to flood New York with tidal waves, destroy Illinois with alien invaders, paralyze Washington with meteors, and lay waste to the Midwest with nuclear fallout.

Pollyanna, an expert at her favorite "Glad Game" of always looking at the bright side in her numerous trials, is one of the most popular and enduring characters in all of children's literature. As Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she exclaims, "Oh, Aunt Polly, I don't know how to be glad enough that you let me come to live with you!"

From the outside, I live a charmed life: hockey legend for a father, my own promising future in the league, a great family, awesome friends. It’s not untrue, but it’s not quite that simple either. My dad’s advice has always been to make hockey my number-one priority—at least until I make it to the pros. So going into my senior year of college, I have a plan. I’ll put in the effort required to pass my classes, play hockey like my life depends on it, and avoid relationships. All I have to do is stay focused on the end game. It should be easy.

Alyssa MacInnes doesn’t bow, doesn’t beg, and certainly doesn’t break. Taking her cousin’s place at the altar was the boldest move of her life—and the most dangerous—but she’d sooner meet a blade than bow her head. Laird Tryss MacCraith needs a wife, not a wildcat with secrets in her eyes. Yet every time Alyssa meets his fury with fire, something inside him tightens—something that has nothing to do with duty and everything to do with desire.

Zoey Monroe planned to surprise her mother, PI Martina Monroe, with one final Friday movie night before her wedding—a cherished tradition since childhood. But after landing in the Bay Area, Zoey vanishes without a trace. Her phone goes dark. And Zoey is gone.

H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and M.R. James: The Ultimate Collection is a fully indexed collection containing over 75 stories and poems from the three most beloved horror and ghost writers in modern literature. Read by three Audie-winning narrators.

Once the quintessential playboy, Bryan claims he's done with wild parties and weekend benders. No more one night stands leading to mornings he can't remember; no more binges and blackouts; no more exploits plastered all over the tabloids and rag sheets. According to Bryan, he's cleaning up his act. The only problem is, no one believes him.

On a freezing February day, a stranger emerges from out of the gray to request a room at a local provincial inn. Who is this out-of-season traveler? More confounding is the thick mask of bandages obscuring his face. Why does he disguise himself in this manner and keep himself hidden away in his room? Aroused by trepidation and curiosity, the local villagers bring it upon themselves to find the answers.