Born in Maury County, Tennessee, in 1843, James Harmon was the eldest of three children whose family's roots traced back to their grandfather's service in the War of 1812. After moving to Florence, Alabama, Harmon helped in his family's furniture business until leaving for school at LaGrange Military Academy.Things changed abruptly for Harmon in the years 1860-61, as political divisions tore the nation apart. Though yearning for an education, Harmon found his school closed and did ...

In this prequel to the Lake House Treasure Series, James Cavanaugh made a promise to his father on his father’s death bed: take the family ship building business to the next level and find a family of his own. Ironically, he already has a family he never told his old man about: three children by his three best friends from childhood. He took the coward’s way out all those years ago, fully intending to set things right someday. But someday never came, and karma caught up with him. Discoveri...

The inside story of one of the most successful U.S. foreign aid programs in the Middle East in recent decades**“An amazing story! A Daring Enterprise is a vivid account of the good America can do in the world if we’re faithful to our values.”—David Ignatius, c**olumnist, Washington PostWhat happens when the United States launches an unconventional foreign aid program in the aftermath of a national uprising? In this behind-...

"The tales of this one man's astonishing journey are irresistible, riotous, resonant, heartfelt, and subtly revealing of where America has been and where we're headed. I loved this book."—Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalistFrom championing developing nations to funding our carbon-free future, investor and advisor James Harmon reveals how markets can move the world forward by creating stable, growing economies and sound deals that promote e...

Real Estate Investing All-in-One For Dummies will show new and seasoned real estate investors how to make smart decisions. With seven books in one, this complete resource will teach you how to purchase real estate, flip houses, invest in commercial real estate and foreclosures, sell your house, buy real estate internationally, and more. We even explain the ins and outs of short-term rentals like Airbnb, so all your passive income options are covered. With this book, you can start ...

Designed to strengthen the global church with a widely accessible, theologically sound, and pastorally wise resource for understanding and applying the overarching storyline of the Bible, this commentary series features the full text of the ESV Bible passage by passage, with crisp and theologically rich exposition and application. Editors Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton, and Jay A. Sklar have gathered a team of experienced pastor-theologians to provide a new generation of pastors and oth...

Just in time for graduation, a smart and edgy collection of advice for young people from dozens of the most creative and visionary people on the planet. Contributors include:Camille Paglia • Wayne Koestenbaum • Jonathan Ames • Jennifer Belle • Howard Zinn • Joe Dallesandro • Bruce LaBruce • Dr. Laura Schlessinger • Tom Robbins • Judith Butler • Martha Nussbaum Horst • William S. Burroughs • Larry Niven • Veruschka • Lydia Lunch • Spalding Gray • Eileen Myles • Roger Scruton • Ken K...

"The tales of this one man's astonishing journey are irresistible, riotous, resonant, heartfelt, and subtly revealing of where America has been and where we're headed. I loved this book."—Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalistFrom championing developing nations to funding our carbon-free future, investor and advisor James Harmon reveals how markets can move the world forward by creating stable, growing economies and sound deals that promote e...

Twenty unforgettable journeys into the unknown await in Lost Sci-Fi Books 281 Through 300, a remarkable collection of classic science fiction, fantasy, horror, and weird fiction from some of the greatest imaginative writers of the twentieth century.Enter the eerie halls of The Shunned House by H. P. Lovecraft, where an ancient evil lurks behind generations of unexplained deaths. Drift through the mysterious skies of The Ghosts of the Heavis...

Step back into the imagination-fueled world of vintage science fiction with Vintage Sci-Fi 26, a thrilling collection of 19 unforgettable stories from some of the genre’s most creative minds. From distant planets and mysterious alien worlds to robots, space travelers, and humanity’s uncertain future, these tales capture the wonder, danger, and excitement that made classic science fiction a worldwide phenomenon.Journey across the stars with Walter M. Miller ...

The Third Mystery MEGAPACK® collects 26 modern and classic mysteries. Here are: THE AFRICAN FISH MYSTERY, by James HoldingTHE EBONY STICK, by Earl Derr BiggersCHICKENS FOR CHARLIE, by Arlette LeesDOUBLE DOUBLE-CROSS, by Jack London BerkebileTHE DOOMDORF MYSTERY, by Melville Davisson PostCAPTAIN ROGERS, by W.W. JacobsA BORDERLINE CASE, by Rufus KingJUDGE BARCLAY'S WIFE, by William Hope HodgsonTHE ARCHDUKE'S TEA, by H.C. BaileyTH...

James Leo Garrett Jr. has been called "the last of the gentlemen theologians" and "the dean of Southern Baptist theologians." In The Collected Writings of James Leo Garrett Jr., 1950-2015, the reader will find a truly dazzling collection of works that clearly evince the meticulous scholarship, the even-handed treatment, the biblical fidelity, the wide historical breadth, and the honest sincerity that have made the work and person of James Leo Garrett Jr. so esteemed and revered among so ma...