Matthias and his beloved Jerusha stood hand in hand, looking across the Jordan River at the lush land God had promised to Abraham and his descendants generations earlier. They met as fourteen-year-olds following Moses through the Red Sea, and the bond between them had never faded.Neither of them could have imagined that the events ahead would become some of the most famous moments in history. Their great leader, Moses, was gone, and now Joshua-a younger man-was stepping into his pl...

Australia, the world's sixth-largest country, is a land of diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and iconic landmarks. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, it's a vast island continent surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Known for its sprawling outback, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife, Australia is a destination that offers something for every type of traveler.In the far northeastern corner of this expansive country lies Queensland, a state famous for its tropical cli...

Is America a nation under God or a nation getting over God? In the United States, the Christian cause is in full retreat: Courts enshrine the counterfeit right of same-sex marriage Prayer, long since made illegal in public school, is increasingly pushed from other public places and occasions Policies of the social welfare state owe more to the principles of Robin Hood than of Jesus Crosses, erected in memorials to fallen soldiers, are threatened with demolition Immigrants are treated as pa...

Do you have low vision? Do you know someone with low vision?One out of every five people who live into their eighties will encounter vision loss. Some may grow up with healthy vision and then experience vision loss from macular degeneration, glaucoma, or some other eye disease later in life. Others may be born with an inherited or congenital condition that results in low vision such as albinism or retinopathy of prematurity. Most people with vision loss have useful...

An expert guide to finding work and advancing your career in a new, post-COVID job marketIt's brutal. I'm frustrated. Nobody is responding…These are the comments heard in almost every conversation about the job market these days—as every opportunity and posting attracts hundreds if not thousands of applicants. And all too often, people think technology will do everything for them.Getting a job today takes so much more than just updating you...

Julep may have recovered some of her grifter mojo after the last month's catastrophes, but her search for Dani has gotten exactly nowhere. She’s still looking, but as the days wear on, she’s beginning to think Dani doesn’t want to be found.Then she gets a call from a mysterious source, who tells her that the information she desperately needs to both locate Dani and unlock the blue-fairy flash drive can be found at the Chinese consulate. What the caller fails to mention is that the ...

Who are the “we” of “we the people”? This collaboration between Duncan Tonatiuh and Howard W. Reeves celebrates inclusion, exploring what the preamble to our United States Constitution leaves unsaid.We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . .Who are the “we the people” mentioned in the preamble to the U.S. Constitution? They are our neighbors next door, down the street, or across the country. They live i...

Unlock the full potential of your employees with effective feedback.Providing performance feedback is one of the most challenging tasks leaders face. Feedback often sparks frustration and fear for both leaders and their teams. Why? Because there is a disconnect between what leaders think they are communicating and what employees receive.In this essential book, leadership experts Mashihi and Nowack offer leaders their four-part Performance Feedback Coaching ...

“Brilliant . . . smartly written, featuring tons of interviews with the Knicks of the Phil Jackson-Clyde-Reed era.” — New York Magazine“Harvey Araton has evocatively rendered the team that New York never stops pining for—the Old Knicks. More than a nostalgic chronicle . . . it’s a portrait of a group of proud, idiosyncratic men and the city that needed them."" — Jonathan Mahler, author of Ladies and Gentleman, the Bronx is Burn...

Are you Tired of Constantly Feeling the weight of Others Opinion, expectations and Judgements ? Does it seem like no matter how hard you try, you're stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing, second-guessing, and living life on someone else’s terms? It’s time for a change—a simple, powerful change.With just two words, you can unlock the freedom to live life unapologetically, boldly, and authentically. Let Them is not just a book—it’s a revelation.Why You Need

Tomáš Špidlík: A Theological Life offers one of the first comprehensive reflections on the life and work of the enigmatic Czech theologian. In part one, Karel Sládek explores Špidlík’s thoughts on family, the formation of Jesuit priests, the ecumenical mission of the monastery at Velehrad in Moravia (where Špidlík himself studied), and the wisdom he acquired during stays in Rome. The latter part of the book focuses on Špidlík’s spiritual theology, which was grounded in a synthesis...

The Mississippi Delta is not a place I would have picked to live and if you had asked me a few years ago what I knew about the region, it would have been a puzzle since I knew nothing of its history or culture -- I'd never even heard of Emmett Till.