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In The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence, a humble 17th-century Carmelite monk, reveals a simple but life-altering secret: God is found not in rare moments, but in every ordinary task of the day. Whether he was washing pots, tending herbs in the garden, or quietly kneeling in prayer, Brother Lawrence learned to live with a continual awareness of God’s nearness—a “habitual sense of His presence” that brought profound peace and freedom to his soul.

Today's global news continues to prompt Jesus-followers to study their Bibles for insights into the conflicts raging between the church and its critics, between Israel and her neighbors, indeed, between Israel and the rest of the world. How well do you know the history of Israel-Palestine relations? Is there a solution to this seemingly unending struggle for land, for peace, for survival? Dr. Willem J. Ouweneel is an expert in the history of this conflict.

In the 1990s, Africa experienced sporadic political instability, with Sierra Leone being one of the most affected nations. Among the millions whose lives were upended was Marwan, a Sierra Leonean of Lebanese heritage who had previously enjoyed a life of privilege. However, his life was irrevocably changed by a violent coup in 1992, forcing him into a relentless battle for survival.

In TAKE THE LIVELY AIR, a minor traffic collision escalates into a confrontation between two families haunted by their pasts and apprehensive of their futures. Rage and regret butt heads against the background of America’s toxic cultural climate. But saner voices discover that human frailties are best viewed through the microscope of compassion, and our common humanity must be acknowledged to make way for our futures.

Tenth Armored Division's epic stories of combat in WWII in Europe, as recalled by Major (Retired) Dean M. Chapman.

Originally published in 1925, Heart of a Dog by Russian author and playwright Mikhail Bulgakov, is a dark, fantastical satire of the failures inherent in the dream of a Communist utopia. When a respected surgeon decides to transplant human body parts into a stray dog, he creates a monster—drunken, profligate, aggressive, and selfish. It seems the worst aspects of the donor have been transplanted as well. As his previously well-regulated home descends into riotous chaos, the doctor realizes he will have to try to reverse the operation, but the dog isn’t so keen.

The Galizien Sturm offensive is in full swing in the East. The Germans, under the command of General Paul von Hindenburg, have just stormed the Brest-Litovsk Fortress in Western Belarus. They now start their movement southward toward Western Ukraine to outflank General Brussilov. Meanwhile, General August Mackensen’s attack on the Przemysl Fortress continues with the obvious objective of pushing on to the main Russian Army supply hub in Lemberg.

They blended in. They raised families, held steady jobs, and hid in plain sight. But behind the mask of normalcy, they were monsters—responsible for decades of terror, pain, and death. Every Killer Leaves A Trace is a chilling narrative nonfiction thriller that exposes moments that led to the shocking unmasking and ultimate capture of twenty-six of America’s most elusive killers. From accidental slips to cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs, each chapter reveals how justice caught up with murderers who thought they’d never be found.

Travel Like a Local Milano by author Lavinia Imperiali offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the City of a Thousand Faces.

As a young boy, he grew up with a sense that he in some way, shape, or form had been here before. He seemed to know things that perhaps he shouldn’t at his age. When his mother died, this life changing event put him directly on course to fulfill his dream. As a research scientist, Douglas Kavanaugh incorporated traditional medicine and certain laws and principles associated with quantum physics. The result of which produced a vaccine that cured a particular disease in which an inordinate percentage of the world’s population was suffering from.

Khatyn by Ales Adamovich recounts the harrowing fate of a Belarusian village burned down by Nazi forces in 1943. Through the memories of a partisan veteran, the novel captures both the horrors of war and the enduring courage of those who resisted.

In this haunting memoir, a clinical psychologist sentenced to 51 months for healthcare fraud confronts the harsh realities of federal prison. Incarcerated amid the chaos of the COVID pandemic, he endured a relentless odyssey through eight different prison facilities, caught in a near-perpetual cycle of transfer. Through his expert lens, Cruel and Unusual Punishment: A Memoir of the Psychological Realities of Federal Prison unveils the stark truth of an uncivilized, harsh, and insane system that erodes the very essence of humanity.

In Greenwashed: The New Religion of Climate Guilt, the gloves come off. With biting wit, deep research, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this book dives into the modern environmental movement—unpacking its dogmas, hypocrisies, and unintended consequences. From carbon credits traded like poker chips on Wall Street, to plant-based meats wrapped in plastic and shipped thousands of miles, Greenwashed exposes how marketing, fear, and virtue-signaling have overtaken real solutions.

In the unforgiving land of ancient Caledonia, a bloodline of chieftains rises up against insurmountable challenges. From brutal tribal clashes to powerful Roman invaders, they wage war to protect their sacred land, guided by the wisdom of mystical druids and the formidable will of old gods. With Roman walls slicing through their homeland, Lachlan — heir to the legendary Calgacus - must unite the tribes and harness ancient magic to resist the invaders. Aided by divine visions and a mythical warhound, Lachlan emerges as a warrior destined to lead his people.

Eat Like a Local Buffalo by author Rick Peterson offers the inside scoop on food in Buffalo. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

On September 6, 1982, convicted murderer Leroy James Chasson made a daring break for freedom from the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Walpole—one of the most infamous, escape-proof prisons in the country. But this wasn't just any prison break. It was a meticulously planned, five-year effort, made possible by an unlikely accomplice—Kathleen MacDonald, Chasson's former pen-pal turned wife.

Calvinists are well known for their fighting, and on the rare occasions when the Synod of Dort is remembered, it is often highlighted as an example of Calvinist squabbling and dogmatism. But few know the real story, or why the battles at Dort were worth fighting. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dort, pastor and scholar Daniel Hyde reminds us what Dort was all about: protecting and proclaiming the glorious gospel of grace!

50 Things to Know About Brazilian Jui-Jitsu by Héctor Eduardo Duarte Lambour is an audiobook that will offer answers to these and many more questions that you may have in regard to this sport. Unlike other audiobooks that are on the market, this one will guide you to tackle the basics in a holistic approach: history, philosophy, and way of life the Brazilian Jui-Jitsu has to offer.

On a cold afternoon in February 1991, a frightening new drug hit the streets of New York City, a synthetic narcotic marketed in packets labeled “Tango & Cash.” As police scrambled to warn heroin users of the danger, the overdose victims began piling up in hospital emergency rooms and county morgues across three states.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Southern New Jersey, USA. Greater Than a Tourist: Southern New Jersey USA by author Christina Leonard offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the southern half of the Garden State.