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Before the United States Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools, and before Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, Jackie Robinson walked onto the diamond on April 15, 1947, as first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, making history as the first African American to integrate Major League Baseball in the 20th century. Today a national icon, Robinson was a complicated man who navigated an even more complicated world that both celebrated and despised him. 

This is a newly revised edition of one of the standard introductory preaching textbooks on the market today. Beginning with a solid theological basis, veteran preacher and best-selling author Thomas G. Long offers a practical, step-by-step guide to writing a sermon. Long centers his approach around the biblical concept of witness. To be a preacher, Long posits, is to be a witness to God's work in the world - one who sees before speaking, one whose task is to "tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about what is seen".

Otis the faithful farm tractor is frolicking in the meadow with his animal friends when an approaching tornado darkens the sky and threatens the farm. Rousing the animals for another game of follow-the-leader, Otis calmly guides them to the safety of a protected valley. But as the twister turns toward the barn, Otis hears the frantic bellowing of the bull, still locked in his pen.

Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893-September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish", was an American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. He was a left-wing populist member of the Democratic Party and rose to national prominence during the Great Depression for his vocal criticism of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal, which Long deemed insufficiently radical. The following recording is of Long’s 1935 radio broadcast speech, The St. Vitus Dance Government.

This book is a candid, experience-driven exploration of how the world of work has profoundly changed—and how leadership and organizations must change with it. Drawing on decades of real-world observation, the authors, Jennifer Long and Todd Conklin, challenge the outdated tools and mindsets many leaders still rely on, arguing that these approaches are no longer effective in today’s complex and fast-evolving environment.

Elsa May, ein zähes Cowgirl, trifft auf den geheimnisvollen John Dicksen. Die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ist elektrisierend, doch der Westen ist kein Ort für Schwäche. Werden sie sich gegenseitig stärken oder in Flammen aufgehen?

Muthoni, a young girl, dreams of being graceful and strong like the Kimani women–like a golden crested crane! Muthoni loves and respects her grandmother, Shosho, and wants to make her proud. A trip to the market will test Muthoni’s values. Is she ready to be graceful like the golden crested crane? Who will Muthoni meet at the market to help on her journey to become a responsible and wise young woman?

Take one quaint B&B, two kind but quirky caretakers, a dead aunt, a murdered friend, and you have mystery. Ali Winston finds she's inherited trouble along with her aunt's B&B, but can she reveal the killer before the curtain closes?

How should a woman feel, when she only what a gentleman to open the car door for her, take her out to dinner, maybe some flowers, or a box of chocolates, or just a simple walk in the park. And yet you are told to stop looking through the world with rose-colored glasses. That kind of man doesn’t exist anymore. Times have changed. Anthony, her ten-year son, sees this, and wants better for his mother and brother. To cope with what he sees around him, He tells the story of his family through his journal. He knows what his mother desires, and the love he has for his brother Michael.

In una valle selvaggia e silenziosa del Piemonte, Cesare, ex passeur che portava clandestini e merce di contrabbando oltre il confine con la Francia, vive in una baita con l'unica compagnia della lupa Micol. Indurito dal mestiere svolto e dall'ambiente che lo circonda, trascorre i suoi giorni lontano dal mondo. Ma tutto cambia quando una notte, in fondo a una scarpata Cesare trova il cadavere di Fausto, l'amico a cui aveva consegnato il suo lavoro e la sua esperienza, freddato da due colpi di fucile.

In Kingdonomics: From Living in the Hood to Eating the Good, Rondy Long Jr. shares his inspiring journey of overcoming poverty through unwavering faith and divine guidance. This powerful testimony reveals how one man's willingness to trust in God transformed his life from humble beginnings to extraordinary blessings. Drawing from his own experiences, Rondy illustrates that a heart open to faith and a life committed to obedience unlock divine resources far beyond worldly understanding.

A resposta está na dopamina, substância química que atua no cérebro e nos impulsiona a querer sempre mais–seja no consumo, no lazer, no trabalho e até nos relacionamentos. Ao mesmo tempo que funciona como motor do progresso, a dopamina nos prende num ciclo de insatisfação constante, pois promete a felicidade, mas não a entrega. Para alcançar o contentamento, precisamos gerenciar seus efeitos, e não apenas seguir seus comandos automáticos.

Wargasm delves into the psychology of war, exploring the resilience and leadership forged in combat. Through a profound analysis of human conflict, this book examines the warrior mindset and the moral compass required to navigate the trials of warfighting.

Vincent Logan's day couldn't get any worse. Fired from his corporate day-job, almost dying of a heart attack, and then suddenly thrust into the body of the recently defeated Dark Lord Morthisal? Talk about a career change. Now, trapped in a fantasy world with powers he can barely control and a reputation that precedes him (in all the wrong ways), Vince has to navigate a post-war kingdom that wants nothing more than to see him dead. But he's got other plans.

Blue Peter Award winning author David Long takes readers on a captivating exploration into the culture and legacy of ancient Greek civilisation. Around 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed...

A compelling memoir documenting John's addictions, relationships, the supernatural, spiritualism and the 12 steps. The story is filled with raw, jaw dropping accounts of real life events that are dreamlike, laugh out loud humor, and life lessons that leave the listener feeling uplifted, lighter and exploding into a million pieces of joy! Through his personal experiences John shows how he ultimately reached that place of peace and understanding that the world can neither give nor take away.

The Rainbow: A Journey to Unconditional Love by John T. Long is a heartfelt and introspective novel that explores themes of love, forgiveness, and personal growth. The story follows a protagonist who embarks on a transformative journey after facing challenges and heartache. Along the way, the protagonist encounters a series of meaningful relationships and life events that help them uncover the true essence of unconditional love.

Emersyn Sharpe war nicht so, wie ich es erwartet hatte, und gleichzeitig alles, was ich mir je erträumt hatte. Sie war geblieben und hatte alles verändert. Sie hatte die Jungs in ihre Schranken gewiesen. Sie hatte Feuer und Mumm, eine Wildheit, die ich auch gerne hätte.

Kaitlin Crosse übt eine außergewöhnliche Macht über mich aus. Sie drängt mich, fordert mich heraus und treibt mich an den Rand des Wahnsinns. Seitdem sich unsere Wege gekreuzt haben, bin ich absolut und unwiderruflich von ihr besessen.

Forse dipende dalla struttura fisica solida, resistente, eredità di miseria e fatica, ma per Arcadipane mollare è fuori questione. Perciò, quando in un cantiere alla periferia di Torino vengono alla luce le ossa di dodici corpi - uomini e donne uccisi con un colpo alla nuca - e una squadra specializzata in crimini della Seconda guerra mondiale lo taglia fuori dal caso, lui non ci pensa nemmeno a farsi da parte. Comincia da questo indizio la sua indagine parallela, nella quale coinvolge Isa, una giovane agente dal carattere impossibile, e Corso Bramard, suo vecchio capo e maestro.