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  The First Accounts of New World...

  Edward Winslow, William Bradford

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  The First Accounts of New World is a unique collection of the earliest historical accounts from colonial America. It includes three autobiographical works of two prominent colonial leaders, Edward Winslow andWilliam Bradford - Good Newes From New England, Of Plymouth Plantation and Mourt's Relation. These diaries describe the story of the Pilgrims from 1608, when they settled in the Dutch Republic on the European mainland through the 1620 Mayflower voyage to the New World, until the year 1647.

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  Lurking Under the Surface -...

  Brandon R. Grafius

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  Horror can be a valuable conversation partner for the spiritual questions that animate so many of us. 
   
   
   
  Whether through a movie, television show, novel, or even myth, horror as a genre has always spoken to our deepest human fears and anxieties: fear of death, of the unknown, of knowing too much. Whether you're looking at classic narratives like Frankenstein, or contemporary films like Get Out, which explores racism and white guilt, horror provides a window into our culture and what makes us human. The same can be said of religion. 
   
   
   
  Horror movie buff and religion scholar Brandon Grafius finds common ground between these two seemingly disparate bedfellows—horror and religion—in Lurking under the Surface. What parallels can we draw between The Walking Dead and sacred texts? How do the stories of Hebrew Christian scriptures and apocalyptic films like A Quiet Place and Bird Box help us find hope when it's in short supply? When we treat them both seriously, we see that horror movies and religion lead us through the same sets of questions. Both explore questions of justice, hope, and our relationship to the world and the cosmos. And both offer us ways to make meaning out of the contradictory pieces of our world—a world filled with so much hope and so many recognizable fears lurking just beneath the surface.

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  Accidental Tyrant - The Life of...

  Fyodor Tertitskiy

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  Kim Il-sung was the enigmatic architect of North Korea. His life is an extraordinary tale of improbable success: once a barely educated guerrilla fighter, he rose to lead the nation at the young age of thirty-three. Against all odds, he established a horrifyingly stable dictatorial regime, one that still struggles to provide for its people, yet could obliterate Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and much of East Asia in nuclear strikes. 
   
   
   
  Based on extensive new sources in Korean, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese, Fyodor Tertitskiy tells the unlikely story of one of the twentieth century's most brutal but little-known dictators, from his early life in Japanese Korea to the lasting repercussions of his autocratic rule today. Tertitskiy showcases Kim's political prowess in gaining autonomy from the USSR; explores how his inept economic policy led to catastrophic famine; and highlights how he implemented a system of hereditary rule, paving the way for today's 'Supreme Leader', Kim Jong-un, to assume power and continue his grandfather's vision. 
   
   
   
  Accidental Tyrant serves as a stark cautionary tale, underscoring that the triumph of liberty is never guaranteed. Met with insufficient resistance, even the most unlikely leader can build a regime of repression and privation that long outlives its founder.

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  Heart For Women - A 40-Day...

  Meredith Swift

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  Bringing Hope To Hearts That Are Raw And Fragile 
  Are you in an abusive relationship/marriage? 
  Or have you been able to make the break? 
  Do you feel stripped of your dignity and worth and your right to be safe? 
  Are you grappling with guilt and shame? 
  Are you seeking comfort and validation? 
  Are you in need of strength and support? 
  If so, then this book is for you! 
  Over the 20 year period that I was trapped in an abusive marriage, I left and reconciled with my husband many times before God gave me the courage to break free once and for all. 
  I wanted to find a book that would soothe my troubled spirit and show me clearly the Scriptures that speak of God's heart for hurting and abused women. I could not find such a book and so, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I wrote this 40-day devotional. This devotional aims to comfort and uplift the hurting heart of any woman who, like me, was overwhelmed by the pain of an abusive marriage and drowning in sorrow and regret, guilt and grief, shame, doubt and fear. 
  This beautiful book is Spirit-filled with bite sized morsels to savour and digest. It is a book which ministers to women who have found the courage to break free of the cycle of abuse and are now desperately needing validation for their decision. It is also a book which can help women still in abuse to know that there is a way forward through Jesus, the One who invites us to bathe in His true and tender love; and who brings us freedom and joy, overcoming and healing - and the peace that surpasses all understanding.

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  Wicked Women of Ohio

  Jane Ann Turzillo

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  True crime with a Midwest twist. The award-winning writer recounts the stories of Ohio's most notorious vixens, viragoes, and villainesses. 
   
   
   
  The Buckeye State produced its share of wicked women. Tenacious madam Clara Palmer contended with constant police raids during the 1880s and '90s. Only her death could shut the doors of her gilded bordello in Cleveland. Failed actress Mildred Gillars left for Europe right before World War II. Because she fell in love with the wrong man, she wound up peddling Nazi propaganda on the radio as "Axis Sally." Volatile Hester Foster was already doing time at the Ohio State Penitentiary when she bashed in the head of a fellow inmate with a shovel. The sinister Anna Marie Hahn dosed at least five elderly Cincinnati men with arsenic and croton oil and then watched them die in agony while pretending to nurse them back to health.

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  Think Ahead to a Life You Love -...

  Orson Quillan

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  Think Ahead to a Life You Love 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide for Success ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your knowledge for a fulfilling future?  
  In search of a thorough guide that covers everything you need to thrive? 
  Look no further! 
  This audiobook is your essential partner in deepening your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you’re set up for success. 
  Updated for the Empower Your Life Today for a Brighter Tomorrow structure. 
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  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, crucial for your success. Concepts are not just touched upon; they are explored in depth. 
  Please note that this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official certification body. 
  Crafted with a clear format and accessible language, our guide ensures fluid transitions between topics. Bid farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate information. 
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