Every person on the face of the planet is hardwired from the factory of heaven with dreams, hopes, gifts, and callings to accomplish God's purpose and destiny. We are birthed with a wide-eyed, childlike wonder and expectancy that we are involved in something much larger than ourselves. As a child, something in our hearts knew that there was a purpose and destiny to be discovered and released. Back then, life was an adventure. We looked around every corner for the next exciting thing. As ad...

To some people, saying that David had a godly heart is almost offensive. How do you apply that description to a man whose legacy includes neglecting responsibilities, lust, adultery, murder, deception, hypocrisy, and callous indifference? Saul, David’s predecessor as king of Israel, was guilty of deliberate rebellion, but Scripture gives no account of him ever engaging in the kind of disgusting activity that characterized David’s behavior during his sin with Bathsheba. Yet Saul, when he so...

Peacemakers. The Galactic Union's most capable enforcers and resolute negotiators, their name alone elicits fear and awe among the Union's citizenry.Being a Peacemaker isn't easy. They're charged with setting the terms and doing anything which needs to be done - even if it personally costs them everything. They must learn to honor the threat to all life, and, in the end, they must stand or fall, based on their own convictions.Welcome back to the Four Horsem...

El escenario es Baltimore. No pasa día sin que algún ciudadano sea apuñalado, apalizado o asesinado a tiros. En el ojo del huracán se encuentra la unidad de homicidios de la ciudad, una pequeña hermandad de hombres que se enfrenta al lado más oscuro de Estados Unidos. David Simon fue el primer periodista en conseguir acceso ilimitado a la unidad de homicidios. La narración sigue a Donald Worden, un inspector veterano en el ocaso de su carrera; a Harry Edgerton, un iconoclasta inspector neg...

A definitive annotated edition of one of the greatest of Terry Pratchett’s multi-million-bestselling Discworld novels'A master storyteller' A.S. Byatt‘Both comic and dark, blending high fantasy, twisted storytelling and all manner of wordplay ... a fine place to start reading Pratchett’ The New York Times Book ReviewCommander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is in hot pursuit of a serial killer. The...

How does a company constantly win more business than its rivals? A key factor is the ability to create proposals that outshine those from even the strongest competitors.Powerful Proposals helps businesses maximize the selling power of their proposals, with proven strategies for going beyond "this is what we do" documents in favor of customer-centered offers that highlight the tangible benefits your company offers.This helpful resource offers tools ...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Florida.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from losing yourself in the ride experience at Universal Orlando Resort, to spotting gators and Florida panthers at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and plunging into the crystal-clear shallow waters at Blue Heron Bridge.Build a trip to remember

Terry Bacon and David Pugh showed how great companies outperform good ones through "behavioral differentiation" -- going beyond superior products and dependable service to connect with customers at every touchpoint.The Behavioral Advantage broadens the concept, applying behavioral differentiation to the business-to-business arena. The best B2B companies depend on a multifront approach to business interaction, and this book reveals the secrets behind what i...

In this powerful book one of the most important Jewish thinkers in the world today grapples with issues that increasingly divide Israel’s secular Jewish community from its religious Zionists. Addressing the concerns of both communities from the point of view of one who is deeply committed to religious pluralism, David Hartman suggests a more inclusive and inviting framework for the modern Israeli engagement of the Jewish tradition. He offers a new understanding of what it means to be Jewis...

Is the ferocious Israel-Hamas war a case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, or to kill a mouse?What is Israel's calculus?What is American agenda?Is Israel America's worst nightmare?What are the dangers of losing control?The vicious war has to come to an end soon.The horrors and the desperate humanitarian disaster in Gaza cannot continue, and must end soon for the sake of humanity.And if the crisis is not resolved quickly and fair...

A Critical Companion to Terry Gilliam provides a fresh, up-to-date exploration of the director’s films and artistic practices, ranging from his first film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) to his recently released and latest film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018). This volume presents Gilliam as a director whose films weave together an avant-garde cinematic style, imaginative exaggeration, and social critique. Consequently, while his films can seem artis...

David Suzuki is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. David Suzuki has become a household name in Canada and much of North America. He has spent the past 40 years educating the public about environmental issues, both in the cl...