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  In Sickness - A Memoir

  Barrett Rollins

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  A medical emergency forces a brilliant Harvard oncologist to reveal that she has been hiding her advanced breast cancer for a decade. Her husband—also an oncologist—must set aside his anger and feelings of betrayal so that he can care for her during her final year of life. 
   
  When Jane, a world-famous Harvard oncologist, suddenly collapses at work, the medical team resuscitating her makes a shocking discovery: she has advanced breast cancer that she’s been hiding for years. The results are catastrophic. In  
  Sickness shows how even the most rational people can be nearly destroyed by their irrational fears. Tragic, moving, and wryly funny at times, this is an unflinching portrayal of a complicated marriage and its secrets.

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  Writings of the Apostolic...

  Various Early Christian Writers

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  What if you could hear the voices of the first Christian leaders who followed immediately after the apostles—shaping communities, resolving disputes, and defending the faith? 
  In these foundational texts, meet Clement of Rome urging unity, Ignatius of Antioch championing orthodoxy, and the Didache outlining Christian ethics. Adapted for today’s reader, each document bridges the New Testament era and the blossoming Church, revealing struggles, worship practices, and theological reflections in the faith’s infancy. 
  Included Texts:1 & 2 Clement – Letters emphasizing humility and Church harmony.Seven Epistles of Ignatius – Fierce defenses of Jesus’s divinity and pastoral guidance.Didache & Epistle of Barnabas – Practical instructions on baptism, fasting, and community life.Polycarp, Martyrdom of Polycarp & Shepherd of Hermas – Accounts of unwavering devotion, visions, and moral teaching. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:A Glimpse of Early Church Worship – See how believers gathered, prayed, and broke bread.Emerging Church Structures – Bishop, presbyter, and deacon roles taking form.Defining Doctrine & Combating Heresy – Learn how these pioneers rooted out confusing teachings.Holiness & Martyrdom – Discover the zeal that fueled Christianity’s spread under persecution. 
  Immerse yourself in the faith’s formative years. Experience the fervor, devotion, and organizational steps that forged the path from apostles to church fathers.

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  King David Biography

  Daimond Simon

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  Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life of one of history's most influential figures with "King David Biography." This captivating account delves deep into the remarkable journey of King David, from his modest beginnings as a shepherd boy to his ascension as the revered king of Israel. 
  Follow David's early years, marked by his anointing by the prophet Samuel and his legendary encounter with Goliath that catapulted him into the limelight. Explore the intricate web of relationships that defined his life, including his profound friendship with Jonathan and his tumultuous marriage to Michal. Witness David's rise to power and his reign as the king who united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as its spiritual and political heart. 
  Dive into the personal struggles and moral challenges that shaped David's character, from his unwavering faith and devotion to God to his significant failures and heartfelt repentance. Through epic battles, political maneuverings, and his poignant psalms, David's story is a powerful testament to the complexities of leadership, faith, and redemption. 
  Richly detailed and meticulously researched, "King David Biography" offers a comprehensive and nuanced portrayal of a man whose legacy continues to influence and inspire. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a biblical scholar, or simply a lover of compelling biographies, this book provides an in-depth and engaging exploration of King David's life and times. 
  Join us on an unforgettable journey through the ancient world and uncover the fascinating life of King David—a shepherd, a warrior, a poet, and a king.

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  Icons and Instincts -...

  Vincent Paterson, Amy Tofte

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  For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey. 
   
   
   
  Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director for the world's greatest singers, but also for cinema and musical comedy. 
   
   
   
  He tells with humility the fascinating universe of film sets, the rehearsal sessions where he had to orchestrate and synchronize dozens of dancers, life backstage where it is sometimes necessary to manage a few whims of the stars, his successes and his disappointments. It is a dive into the heart of the world of dance.

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  Many Paths - A Poet's Journey...

  Bruce McEver

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  This is a story of a successful businessman, Bruce McEver, the founder of Berkshire Capital and a global pioneer of investment banking, who is devastated by the sudden and unexpected death of his wife of thirty years, a beautiful and talented opera singer who shared that life with him and gave it meaning. The day following her death, Christmas morning, in a barn yard on the farm where he and his wife lived together, Bruce experiences a hierophany-a physical manifestation of the holy and sacred. Unbelieving its veracity, the revealing of his vision to his minister sets Bruce off on a journey spanning the world, Harvard Divinity School, Joseph Campbell lectures, summer poetry workshops, professorships, new loves and loves lost, health crises and new business.Many Paths is heartfelt, honest, unflinching, and charged on every page with humor and grace. It takes an under represented view of traditional autobiography, charting a full and unique life that weaves entrepreneurial, spiritual, intellectual, philanthropic and artistic paths together. In this way, Many Paths follows in the tradition of Augustine's Confessions, J.R. Moehringer's The Tender Bar, and Jack Welch's Jack: Straight from the Gut.

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  Soviet Union Spy Operations: KGB...

  HISTORY FOREVER

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  ★ Do you like real spy stories? ★ 
  ★ Perhaps you want to discover how secret agents work undercover? ★ 
  Well, if your answer is yes, you will love this book! 
    
  ★ BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SECRET AGENT! ★ 
  In this book you will discover; 
    
  ·       NKVD KGB Operations in North America 
  ·       The Russian Whistleblower Murdered By The KGB 
  ·       How The CIA And KGB Fought Over Berlin 
  ·       The Structure of KGB 
  ·       East German KGB & the Rise of Stasi 
  ·       The Soviet Spy in the West - Kim Philby 
  ·       The Truth About Vladimir Putin's Time In The KGB 
  ·       The Rise and Fall of the KGB in America 
    
  ★ BUY THIS BOOK NOW AND DISCOVER WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SECRET AGENT! ★

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