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Certain works of literature, history, science, philosophy, political theory and religion offer powerful examples of how books can spark revolutions, birth great religions, spur scientific advancements, shape world economies, teach us new ways of thinking, and much more. And with this fascinating collection crafted from our extensive library of courses, you can now get a single course that represents 36 of our best lectures on literary works that changed the world.

C S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity―books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection. This volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy―reveling in the truth at the heart of Lewis’s spiritual genius: God alone is the answer to our deepest longings and the source of our unending joy.

Marriage between sinners has its inevitable messes. If you’ve been married longer than a week or two, you know how the hard realities of life in a fallen age can come crashing in. Perhaps you had a season of “once upon a time,” but soon enough you realized that this marriage, in this world, is not yet your “happily ever after.”

A handsome, high-profile, and tenacious defense attorney. Three elusive suspects. An investigation that stretches across four decades. And two frenetic murder trials. Decades of Doubt: The John McCabe Murder Saga is a gripping true-life mystery that follows the case of a 15-year-old boy bound and strangled in Massachusetts in 1969, the ensuing investigation that continues for over 40 years, and the shocking events of the resulting trials.

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this. You are standing in a room filled with books, faced with a difficult decision. Suddenly, one with a distinctive cover catches your eye. It is a groundbreaking anthology of short stories from award-winning writers and game-industry titans who have embarked on a quest to explore what happens when video games and science fiction collide.

Would you like to save up deposits, buy a property every few years, and (maybe) get financial freedom in a decade? Or would you rather do it in less than a year with none of your own money? It sounds almost unbelievable, but it’s totally achievable, and thousands of regular people are doing it all over the UK.

Following the wildly popular Vertical Marriage with the same charming, relatable dialogue between mom and dad, bestselling authors and national hosts of FamilyLife Today Dave and Ann Wilson dive headlong into the monumental task of parenting in the 21st century. Raising kids with hearts for...

The staying power of the world's most dashing secret agent and the evolution of the James Bond franchise are explored in this smart yet nostalgic collection of essays. Leading writers, including Raymond Benson, J.A. Konrath, Raelynn Hillhouse, and John Cox, discuss the 10 sexiest Bond girls, the best villains, and the controversy surrounding the latest actor to play James Bond. Topics covered range from the playful - how to build a secret lair and avoid the perennial mistakes made by would-be world dominators - to the thought-provoking.

Nika Graves was excited about the Viking exhibit at her museum. She wasn’t counting on the star artifact, the Rune Sword, being stolen by a vampire. She certainly wasn’t counting on falling for the Swedish SOG agent who had been assigned to protect it. With Erik Thorvald at her side and time running out, Nika has to take the Rune Sword back before the vampires—the Draugr—bring their king back to life. Her life is at risk, but when she finds out that Erik is keeping some secrets of his own, her heart just might end up being the biggest casualty of the fight.

Legendary sailor Captain J. C. Voss meets a mysterious man in his hotel in Victoria, British Columbia in 1897. The mystery man says he knows where tons of gold and jewels are buried on the remote Cocos Island. Voss takes a 35-foot sailing sloop 7,000 miles through gales in search of the pirate Treasure of Lima worth seven million pounds sterling in 1897 or over $200 million today. This is an edited, abridged, and annotated version of the first section of the Venturesome Voyages of Captain Voss concerning the voyage of the Xora sloop.

For anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the brink of divorce, marriage coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer hope and strategies gleaned from personal experience and Scripture that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight...

He had to keep moving, that the man instinctively knew. He had to get away, from the rioting, the lawlessness, the killing. Away from the brutal gangs that ruled the highways. Then there was the boy that he found along the way, an orphan with no place to go. He couldn't leave the child behind; that would be murder. Together they had to make their way across the razed landscape of post-collapse America, west to where there was safety, a chance to begin again. If only they survived the journey.

Here is an unabridged audio collection of the "best of the best" science fiction short stories published in 2009 by current and emerging masters of the genre, as narrated by top voice talents. In "Erosion",l by Ian Creasey, a man tests the limits of his exo-suit prior to leaving a dying earth. In "As Women Fight", by Sara Genge, a hunter has no time to train for a fight to inhabit his wife's body in a society of body-switchers....

This collection of letters conveys timeless tales of love and passion written by some of the most interesting male figures in history, including revolutionary thinkers, visionary painters, and enlightened writers. Even dark minds like Edgar Allan Poe experience love, and each letter reveals personal desires, intimate details, and intense emotions.

Today is the day I've been eagerly anticipating, and the excitement is electrifying. I'm sitting on a speaker—side stage—looking out on the largest crowd for any event I've ever organized. This moment is hitting me deep. I’m filled with every imaginable emotion. I can't help but marvel at how someone like me, a small-town nobody, managed to bring together something of this magnitude!! The dream I've carried, since I first thought about becoming a concert promoter, is becoming a reality right before my eyes in the form of this massive music festival!

John Wilson tells the shocking and untold story, backed by staggering evidence, of how he became collateral damage by overreaching federal prosecutors who weaponized our justice system to justify bringing Felicity Huffman and Lori Laughlin to trial in Boston in the infamous Operation Varsity Blues Case, and his ongoing battle against the federal government, Netflix and USC to restore his family’s honor.

The Nehemiah Way is a thoughtful guide for pastors and lay leaders seeking to mobilize their congregations for meaningful ministry. Drawing on the wisdom of Nehemiah’s story, this audiobook blends biblical insight with practical strategies to inspire collaboration, foster leadership, and build a thriving church community.

Travis Air Force Base, 1974. The same tarmac where F. Scott Morgan departed for his first tour of duty in Vietnam now marks his return, but this time, everything is different. The war has changed, the missions are shrouded in secrecy, and the man he was is a distant memory. Morgan is a seasoned warrior, but he is also haunted by the choices he has made and the love he left behind. As he flies deeper into the heart of darkness, he discovers that the greatest battles are often fought within.

Perils of Flight is an exciting collection of stories about a young college graduate turned fighter pilot. The book spans across the globe and across decades from rural Tennessee to Vietnam and interesting places in between.

Drawn from Jack's detailed letters, personal accounts, and son's research, this book pulls back the curtain on one of history's most extraordinary times-World War II. As part of the 7th Armored Division, Jack fought in some of the fiercest battles of the European Theater, from the forgotten but heroic stand at St. Vith during the Battle of the Bulge to the final days of Nazi Germany in the Ruhr Pocket, Jack's experiences reveal the courage and resilience of an everyday soldier facing unimaginable odds. Jack's Story finally gives the soldiers at St. Vith the recognition they deserve.