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America's problem with race has deep roots, with the country's foundation tied to the near extermination of one race of people and the enslavement of another. Racism is truly our nation's original sin. "It's time we right this unacceptable wrong", says best-selling author and leading Christian activist Jim Wallis. Fifty years ago, Wallis was driven away from his faith by a white church that considered dealing with racism to be taboo.

His name was David Crockett. He never signed his name any other way, but popular culture transformed his memory into "Davy Crockett", and Hollywood gave him a raccoon hat he hardly ever wore. Best-selling historian Michael Wallis casts a fresh look at the frontiersman, storyteller, and politician behind these legendary stories.

In 1930s Berlin, choked by the tightening of Hitler's fist, the Klein family are gradually losing everything that is precious to them. Their 15-year-old daughter, Rosa, slips out of Germany on a Kindertransport train to begin a new life in England. Charged with the task of securing a safe passage for her family, she vows that she will not rest until they are safe. But as war breaks out and she loses contact with her parents, Rosa finds herself wondering if there are some vows that can't be kept....

Award-winning historian Michael Wallis has spent several years re-creating the rich, anecdotal saga of Billy the Kid (1859-1881), a deeply mythologized young man who became a legend in his own time and yet remains an enigma to this day. With the Gilded Age in full swing and the Industrial Revolution reshaping the American landscape, "the Kid", who was gunned down by Sheriff Pat Garrett in the New Mexico Territory at the age of 21, became a new breed of celebrity outlaw.

Meet the reluctant caretaker of an abandoned high-rise teeming with supernatural horrors. A man’s search for his lost dog leads him into an abandoned doomsday bunker harboring the unimaginable. Ancient horrors awaken beneath the Antarctic ice as researchers uncover a terrifying underwater temple. In a world where children manifest terrifying supernatural powers, one agent navigates the moral maze of containment and control.

In a lawless, unforgiving wasteland on the coast of war-torn Somalia, hope is a distant memory, replaced by the ever-present spectre of death. Two innocent cargo pilots find themselves ensnared in this nightmare, kidnapped by a ruthless warlord whose demands stretch into millions. When it comes to delivering the ransom, there's only one man for the job—ex-special forces soldier Jason Green. The mission seems straightforward, a high-stakes operation with minimal risk. But in Africa, nothing is ever as simple as it appears.

En el desierto más salvaje del planeta, los cárteles chinos del crimen organizado cazaban a los elefantes por su marfil. Nadie se atrevía a enfrentarlos… ¿Existe un hombre que pueda ayudar a ponerle fin a este horrible comercio? Era un viejo amigo. Su muerte era sospechosa. Así que el ex soldado de las fuerzas especiales, Jason Green, tuvo que regresar a África para dar el pésame. Nunca pensó verse envuelto en la turbiedad del mundo del comercio ilegal de marfil.

I Denti Dei GigantiNella natura più selvaggia del pianeta, i cartelli della criminalità cinesedavano la caccia agli elefanti per il loro avorio. E nessuno osavafrapporsi... Poteva un uomo contribuire a porre fine a questo orribile traffico? Era un vecchio amico. La sua morte...davvero alquanto sospetta. Come minimo, l'ex soldato delle forze speciali Jason Green avrebbe dovuto tornare in Africa per rendergliomaggio.

Und dann sind da noch…Ein abtrünniger russischer Agent, der entschlossen ist, diesen Schatz in seinen Besitz zu bringen. Ein Versicherungsdetektiv, der auf einer Gnadenmission unterwegs ist. Zwei gewaltige Kräfte, die aufeinander treffen werden.Was kann da schon schief gehen? Ex-Soldat Jason Green reist in das tropische Paradies der Seychellen, um einem Freund zu helfen. Er hatte nie vor, sich in einem internationalen Netz aus Habgier, Intrigen und Mord zu verstricken.

An immigrant arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, falls into a job at a famous hedge fund, and is startled to discover how business is done on Wall Street. His observations of American culture and finance are jarring, surreal, and hilarious. The author worked directly for George Soros and launched funds with several other Soros alumni. In addition to his career in finance, he founded and continues to host one of the largest veteran fundraisers in New York.

Ein alter, kräftiger Baum steht seit vielen Jahren an einem einsamen, weißen Strand am Meer. Sehnsüchtig blickt er hinaus auf das weite, offene Meer und wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als die andere Seite des Meeres und die Welt endlich kennenzulernen. Doch seine tiefen Wurzeln halten ihn unwiederbringlich an dieser einsamen Stelle fest. Eines Tages zieht ein gewaltiger Sturm auf, der sein ganzes Leben für immer verändern sollte.

Esmeralda, eine rätselhafte Dame von über achtzig Jahren, lebt auf einer kleinen spanischen Insel. Täglich begibt sie sich zu den Klippen am Meer, um von dort aus einen alten, verfallenen Leuchtturm zu betrachten. Doch was hat es mit diesem geheimnisvollen Turm auf sich? Vor mehr als sechzig Jahren, kurz vor dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs, ereigneten sich dort schreckliche Geschehnisse. Esmeralda hatte damals ein Versprechen abgegeben, welches sie bis heute an diesen Ort führt. Vielleicht birgt der Leuchtturm mehr Geheimnisse, als es auf den ersten Blick scheint.

Hinweis: Die Bücher der Jason-Green-Reihe sind eigenständige Romane und können in beliebiger Reihenfolge gelesen werden. Eine großartige Thriller-Reihe. Gordon Wallis' lebendige Beschreibungen fügen sich nahtlos in all die Geheimnisse, Intrigen und die hochkarätige Action ein, die seine Leser so lieben. Jason Green ist ein Held für unsere Zeit. Absolut fesselnd!

Unveil the secrets of an ancient civilization renowned for its mystique and splendor through E.A. Wallis Budge’s unabridged collection. This expertly curated trilogy, featuring Legends of the Gods, Egyptian Magic, and The Book of the Dead, invites you to explore the depths of Egyptian mythology, magic, and the afterlife.

Deep below the Indian Ocean lies a rusted shipwreck with a dark secret. A very dark secret. In its hold, a fortune in Nazi gold. A rogue Russian agent, determined to grab it. An insurance investigator on a mission of mercy, and two formidable forces are about to collide. What could possibly go wrong?

THE following audio is intended to place before the listener in a handy form an account of the principal ideas and beliefs held by the ancient Egyptians concerning the resurrection and the future life, which is derived wholly from native religious works.

In his third book, Tantric philosopher and Oxford scholar Dr. Christopher Wallis calls out the seemingly helpful spiritual platitudes dominating our current culture and demonstrates how these "near-truths" can stand in the way of a more radically free and meaningful life—and ultimately, a deeper spiritual awakening. Rooted in the Asian wisdom traditions, Wallis’s book uncovers why these oft-heard clichés are “near enemies of the truth" that can distract us from real spirituality, and can even cause unnecessary suffering.

Eine großartige Thriller-Reihe. Gordon Wallis' lebendige Beschreibungen fügen sich nahtlos in all die Geheimnisse, Intrigen und die hochkarätige Action ein, die seine Leser so lieben. Jason Green ist ein Held für unsere Zeit. Absolut fesselnd! Eine vergessene Nation, die vom Erbe ihrer Kriege gezeichnet ist. Ein riesiger Erdgasfund, der das Schicksal des Landes für immer verändern wird. Riesige multinationale Konzerne stürzen sich auf diese Goldgrube. Aber wie immer in Afrika gibt es dabei Komplikationen.

It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith—specifically the “Christian” in White Christian Nationalism—inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need–to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are oblivious, stuck, and captive to the ideology and idolatry of White Christian Nationalism that is leading us to such great danger. Wallis turns our attention to six iconic texts at the heart of what genuine biblical faith means and what Jesus, in the gospels, has called us to do.

A story of love, separation and an uncertain future. When the gorgeous Hannah meets Lance Corporal Jack Webb in the Summer of 2012 she is quickly smitten. However, Hannah has to decide quickly whether to embark on a whirlwind affair or walk away, as the couple only have four weeks together before Jack has to return to the army to fight in the Afghan War.