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  Reading for the Love of God -...

  Jessica Hooten Wilson

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  What if we viewed reading as not just a personal hobby or a pleasurable indulgence but a spiritual practice that deepens our faith? 
   
   
   
  In Reading for the Love of God, award-winning author Jessica Hooten Wilson does just that—and then shows listeners how to reap the spiritual benefits of reading. She argues that the simple act of reading can help us learn to pray well, love our neighbor, be contemplative, practice humility, and disentangle ourselves from contemporary idols. 
   
   
   
  Accessible and engaging, this guide outlines several ways Christian thinkers—including Augustine, Julian of Norwich, Frederick Douglass, and Dorothy L. Sayers—approached the act of reading. It also includes useful special features such as suggested reading lists, guided practices to approaching texts, and tips for meditating on specific texts or Bible passages. By learning to read for the love of God, listeners will discover not only a renewed love of reading but also a new, vital spiritual practice to deepen their walk with God.

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  Tyre & Carthage: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  Across the eastern Mediterranean there has been discovered a great number of objects whose appearance or materials are extraneous to local cultures, whether it was an Egyptian amulet in Greece, a Greek vase in Africa, or thousands of strange amulets in Gibraltar. The remains are evidence that a huge amount of goods was once moved from one land to another, systematically transported and traded across the Mediterranean by the ancient commercial network of the Phoenicians. Beginning in the 13th century BCE, and lasting for more than a millennium, this civilization dominated the most important body of water known to the ancients. With their formidable ships and skills in trading, they made a name for themselves by trading between Egypt, Greece, Rome, Carthage, Sardinia, Spain, and eventually all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, establishing themselves as the undisputed lords of the sea.  
  One of the most crucial cities in the system was hidden beneath the Greek, Roman, and Crusader ruins of Lebanon: the ancient city of Tyre. "Seated at entrance to the sea," according to the prophet Ezekiel, Tyre was constructed on a purportedly impenetrable island. Tyre was considered to be one of the oldest and wealthiest metropolises of the world, and indeed, the city can be directly associated with some of the most important stages in the history of mankind. 
  Although Carthage by far preferred to exert economic pressure and influence before resorting to direct military power (and even went so far as to rely primarily on mercenary armies paid with its vast wealth for much of its history, it nonetheless produced a number of outstanding generals, from the likes of Hanno Magnus to, of course, the great bogeyman of Roman nightmares himself: Hannibal. Carthage was able to go from a minor Phoenician settlement to one of the most powerful trading empires of antiquity. 

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  Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry...

  Scott Reynolds Nelson

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  The ballad "John Henry" is the most recorded folk song in American history and John Henry--the mighty railroad man who could blast through rock faster than a steam drill--is a towering figure in our culture. 
  In Steel Drivin' Man, Scott Reynolds Nelson recounts the true story of the man behind the iconic American hero, telling the poignant tale of a young Virginia convict who died working on one of the most dangerous enterprises of the time, the first rail route through the Appalachian Mountains. Using census data, penitentiary reports, and railroad company reports, Nelson reveals how John Henry, victimized by Virginia's notorious Black Codes, was shipped to the infamous Richmond Penitentiary to become prisoner number 497, and was forced to labor on the mile-long Lewis Tunnel for the C&O railroad. Equally important, Nelson masterfully captures the life of the ballad of John Henry, tracing the song's evolution from the first printed score by blues legend W. C. Handy, to Carl Sandburg's use of the ballad to become the first "folk singer," to the upbeat version by Tennessee Ernie Ford. 
  Attractively illustrated with numerous images, Steel Drivin' Man offers a marvelous portrait of a beloved folk song--and a true American legend.

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  11 Hidden Influential Powers -...

  Halbert Ward

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  “Secret Sauce” Revealed: 
  Unravel the Enigma of Success, Leadership and Start Shaping Your True Destiny! 
  Have you ever wondered what the real commonalities are among our great leaders? 
  Do you ever wish you could be the kind of leader that others look up to and want to learn from? 
  Would you like to be respected and admired by those you care about and by those who follow in your footsteps? 
  Hear me out. People have been attempting to achieve the legendary "success" since the dawn of time, often with great intentions but ultimately falling short for a variety of reasons. Some have attempted to "cook the formula for success," but their efforts have fallen short because they failed to account for the invisible factors that contribute to a person's level of success. 
  That is, until now. 
  Come with Halbert Ward as he shows you the factors that create the path leading to success. Ward presents "11 Hidden Influential Powers," an enthralling investigation into the invisible forces that do, in fact, determine leadership and success in a world where both appear impossible to achieve. Ward reveals the core of leadership with an exquisite awareness of influence dynamics, illuminating the critical functions of connections, competence, and foresight. If you are searching for a profound perspective on harnessing your innate potential, this book's got you covered. 
  Instead of being a run-of-the-mill how-to manual, "11 Hidden Influential Powers" will serve as your ultimate roadmap to success in all aspects of your life, from your career to your relationships. From seasoned pros to those just starting out, "11 Hidden Influential Powers" is an indispensable tool for realizing their goals and enjoying life to the fullest. 
  Therefore, why hesitate any longer? Alright, let's begin! 
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  Show Don't Tell

  Sandra Gerth

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  Show, don't tell is probably the single most-important piece of advice given to writers. But many writers struggle to understand this powerful principle or have difficulty applying it to their own work. Even experienced authors sometimes don't grasp the finer nuances of showing and telling. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and a best-selling author to show you how to show and tell you when to tell. 
   
   
   
  Each chapter includes concrete examples and exercises that will hone your writing skills. 
   
   
   
  Whether you're a novice writer working on your first story or an established author who has already learned the basics of showing and telling, this book will help you to: 
   
   
   
  ● Grasp the difference between showing and telling. 
   
   
   
  ● Understand why showing is such a powerful tool. 
   
   
   
  ● Spot telling in your own manuscript.

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  The Buddha in Your Mirror -...

  Woody Hochswender, Greg Martin,...

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  While the notion that "happiness can found within oneself" has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one's health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights into world environmental concerns, peace issues, and other major social problems.

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