The short story of Hannah thrills our soul as we consider a beloved yet barren woman who was finally blessed with a baby boy. This son would play a pivotal role in the nation of Israel, not only as a prophetic voice to the descendants of Abraham, but also anointing its first two kings, Saul and David.The book of Ruth comes as a most refreshing and pleasing story, coming right on the heels of Judges. We find this short biblical account of just a few...

The study of Bible characters often brings to bear on us challenging spiritual lessons that illustrate doctrine taught elsewhere in Scripture. Such studies home in on individual men and women who, despite living centuries ago, faced issues relevant to our own day.The sixth book in the Ritchie Character Series covers the lives of Jacob and Joseph. There are many important lessons to be learned from the accounts of Jacob and Joseph and these practical books will be of help to those w...

The quality and availability of fresh water are of critical importance to human and ecosystem health. Given its central role in the functioning of all living systems, water is arguably the most important of all natural resources.Produced biennially, The World's Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant current trends worldwide, and offers the best data a...

Functional Training and Beyond: Learn All the Effective Exercises That Will Help Boost Your Real Functional StrengthFunctional training is a way to exercise where everything you do in the workout mimics the moves of daily activities. The point is to achieve a fitter body by improving the ability to perform everyday activities. These workouts don’t aim to enlarge your muscles or make you look bigger but strive to make your body function better.If you’re interested in learning more about fun...

This book is for anyone who’s ever daydreamed about strolling through a hidden cove in croatia wearing nothing but a grin, or knocking out a client proposal while catching rays in a nudist-friendly resort in thailand.It’s for the adventurous souls who realize life’s too short to dread monday mornings—and for the newly curious, who just want a glimpse into what happens when you merge global travel with the simplest dress code imaginable.You'll discov...

The Simple Science of Muscle Growth and Hypertrophy Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Functional Training and Beyond and The Muscle Hypertrophy Workout BookContrary to popular belief, muscle size does not always correlate directly with muscle strength. In general, stronger athletes will have bigger muscles but this does not always hold true. And perhaps the best example of this can be seen by looking at Bruce Lee, who had relatively thin arms but was capable of performing some incredible feats. When ...

This book is for anyone who’s ever daydreamed about strolling through a hidden cove in croatia wearing nothing but a grin, or knocking out a client proposal while catching rays in a nudist-friendly resort in thailand.It’s for the adventurous souls who realize life’s too short to dread monday mornings—and for the newly curious, who just want a glimpse into what happens when you merge global travel with the simplest dress code imaginable.You'll discov...

This guide will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience, revealing the interconnected nature of our well-being.Whether you are a first-time mom or seasoned parent, discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion and resilience. Drawing on extensive research and the collective wisdom of experien...

A Beat-era novel of heroin addiction in 1950s New York City that was called "a treasure" by Ken Kesey.This is the journal of Joe Necchi, a junkie living on a barge that plies the rivers and bays of New York. Joe's world is the half-world of drugs and addicts—the world of furtive fixes in sordid Harlem apartments, of police pursuits down deserted subway stations. Junk for Necchi, however, is a tool, freely chosen and fully justified; he is Cain, the malcontent, the ...

If you are a small business owner or a hopeful internet entrepreneur, then you know you need a professional website.The first challenge is, how do you build that website without needing to learn how to do computer programming or having to sell your first-born to get a website built for you?The second challenge is, how do you get a professionally-designed and beautiful website built that won't cost you mega-bucks per month to maintain?You'll ...

This guide will support you every step of your journey, delving deeply into the often overlooked emotional and mental health aspects of the postpartum experience, revealing the interconnected nature of our well-being.Whether you are a first-time mom or seasoned parent, discover effective self-care strategies empowering you to navigate postpartum life with confidence, self-compassion and resilience. Drawing on extensive research and the collective wisdom of experien...

Are you fascinated by classical antiquity and would like to learn more about greek mythology?An epic journey through the stories and legends of greek mythology from the very beginning. Find these stories below.This book will give you a comprehensive overview of greek mythology by exploring many of its stories from the greek creation myth and the gods to legendary heroes and famous works of literature.What’s inside:How ...