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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Holland, who co-hosts the podcast The Rest Is History, is at his best when having fun with Rome's bloody history' The Times 'A book for lovers of traditional, grand sweep narrative history' Sunday Times The definitive history of Rome's golden age -...

Mark Scandrette shows how the Beatitudes invite us into nine new postures for life. Instead of living in fear, we can choose radical love. It's often assumed that the good life is only for the most wealthy, attractive, and powerful. Poor, sad, and suffering people are left out. But the ninefold path of the Beatitudes is for everyone. Whatever your story, whatever your struggle, wherever you find yourself, this way is available to you. 

Drawing comparisons to empires past, Johnson explores in vivid detail the likely consequences of US dependence on a permanent war economy, and what it will mean when the globe's sole "hyperpower" is no longer capable of paying for the vaulting ambitions of its leaders - and becomes the greatest hyper-debtor of all time. In his stunning conclusion, Johnson suggests that the crisis of a financial breakdown could ultimately prove to be the only path to a renewed nation.

The term "blowback", invented by the CIA, refers to the unintended consequences of American actions abroad. In this incisive and controversial book, Chalmers Johnson lays out in vivid detail the dangers faced by our overextended empire and reveals the ways in which our misguided policies are planting the seeds of future disaster.

Recalling the classic warnings against militarism, from George Washington's farewell address to Dwight Eisenhower's denunciation of the military-industrial complex, Johnson explores the trend of militarism that is bankrupting the United States and creating conditions for a new century of virulent blowback.

An inspiring guide that teaches us how adversity can be an opportunity to make us into stronger, better people. Discover how to rebuild your life after it is broken, repair the cracks, heal emotional wounds, and embrace imperfection. Written by a psychologist, Tomas Navarro, this book explores the Japanese notion of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold, leaving visible the repair as a symbol of fragility, strength and beauty.

A riveting novel of labor strife and apocalyptic violence that maps the frontier where the masses become a mobAt once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unrest and the story of a young manâ€s struggle for identity, In Dubious Battle is set in the California apple...

Mitch Matthews is writer struggling to make ends meet when his wife's brother offers them a first-class seat on a flight from Hong Kong to New York. When his wife needs to stay behind, it becomes an opportunity for some quality daddy-daughter time with his five-year-old Lilly. At check-in, they run into a strange Norwegian arguing with a huge Russian. A mysterious redhead is guarding a package in the business lounge. But everything is fine...right up until the event. Within hours of Allied Airlines 695 disappearing, a massive international search is launched. 

From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters.

Michael Gelb’s techniques will help you clarify and shape your message so that your audience - no matter how big or small, in person or virtual - will care about it. Once the message is clear, he teaches you how to convey it in memorable, creative, and effective ways. Gelb shows that public speaking is a skill anyone can learn and enjoy. Mastering the Art of Public Speaking will guide you to rediscover your natural gift for communication while strengthening confidence and presence. 

Using the letters Warren Buffett wrote to his partners between 1956 and 1970, a veteran financial advisor presents the renowned guru’s “ground rules” for investing—guidelines that remain startlingly relevant today. In the fourteen years between his time in New York with value-investing...

A late-night attack at her home convinces Cora Walsh that starting over in witness protection is her only choice. What Cora doesn’t know is that the tough, no-nonsense FBI agent who swoops in to protect her is not who he says he is. In fact, he’s the last man she should trust.

Il y a environ 4 000 millions d'années, la vie est apparue sur la Terre. Mais quelle est l'histoire de son évolution ? La vie était-elle inévitable ? La race humaine, telle que nous la connaissons, était-elle prévisible ? Quels autres êtres intelligents auraient pu la remplacer ? À partir de questionnements comme ceux-ci et des réponses scientifiques qui existent déjà, Juan Luis Arsuaga nous présente les découvertes-clés de la théorie de l'évolution et nous élève vers un questionnement plus vaste encore : pourquoi sommes-nous ici ?

Halek Cain and his crew jump into one slip tunnel after another to escape a psychopath with an armada of deadly warships. Every system is a trap; every encounter a potential battle. When Cain and his friends receive a distress call from the Bold Freedom, innocent lives will hang on their every decision. And Cain still has debts that need to be paid. People who helped him off the exploding prison station are going to die horribly if he doesn’t pull of the impossible. But they don’t call him the Last Reaper for nothing.

Ein Horus Heresy-Erzählband. In der Galaxis herrscht Krieg, doch abseits der heldenhaften Taten, die auf den zahlreichen Schlachtfeldern vollbracht werden, wütet der Konflikt auch in der Dunkelheit. Malcador der Sigilit und seine geheimen Streiter stehen im Zentrum dieser Kurzgeschichtensammlung. Spannende Geschichten um Täuschung und Verrat während des großen Bruderkrieges, von denen viele zum ersten Mal in gedruckter Form erscheinen.

Es ist leicht, Regeln zu brechen, wenn niemand zusieht …​ Tiernan ist ein Leben in Luxus gewohnt. Doch nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern findet sie sich in der abgelegenen Wildnis Colorados wieder – in der Obhut von Jake, dem Stiefbruder ihres Vaters, der mit seinen beiden Söhnen in den Bergen...

Escrita en 1931, Bodas de sangre es una obra de teatro que trata de dos jóvenes que se van a casar, pero el día de su boda, la novia vuelve a ver a Leonardo, su antiguo novio, de quien siempre ha estado enamorada. Por eso, después de la ceremonia, los dos huyen juntos llevados por su amor. Pero el marido sale a buscarlos lleno de dolor y de rabia…

A tongue-in-cheek look at the greatest hits (and misses) of the Holy Bible as told by a former evangelical Christian minister-turned gay activist and humorist. It is designed with the neophyte in mind. If you have never experienced the Bible, come on along. You are in good company. Most folks have not idea at all what's inside. And for you smarty-pants kids who grew up in "the church" and think you know all about it, we dare you to take the tour. Jump on the bus, and let's get rolling.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Chile by author Nicole Porter Ekdahl offers the inside scoop on food in Chile.

There are a lot of right leadership strategies and techniques our leaders have been using throughout history. In Leadership Strategies and Tactics Guidebook for Leaders, you will uncover the secrets to exceptional leadership. The books are designed to get you thinking about your own leadership style and what you need to do to enhance your leadership.