Daily Devotions for People Who Hate Daily DevotionsLet’s face it. A lot of Christian resources can feel cheesy, out-of-touch, and a little boring. But when Skye Jethani started doodling and writing up some of his thoughts about God, his Twitter and email list blew up. What If Jesus Was Serious? is a compilation of all-new reflections (and hand-drawn doodles) from Skye. He takes a look at some of Jesus’ most demanding teachings in the Sermon on the Mount an...

A woman embarks on a cross-country search for meaning that takes her exactly where she needs to be—with those she needs the most.When Charlotte "Charlie" Hasting's father dies, she knows her life will never be the same. Since her mother left after her birth, Charlie's limo-driver father had sacrificed everything to give her a happy home in Brooklyn, and every opportunity to succeed.But after finding a stash of letters from the mother she never knew, Charlie c...

The global movement of mystical-miracle enthusiasts have put a modern face on historical heresies. Men and women posing as prophets and apostles make millions preying on the sick, poor, and emotionally fragile. Behind a veil of glamour, many self-proclaimed pastors mask their spiritual abuse with claims of special power from the Holy Spirit. Defining Deception pulls back the curtain to reveal the truth behind this lucrative industry. Written with a unique blend of theology, history, and pe...

A former IBM employee offers an authoritative history of the successes and failures of one of the most influential American companies of the last century.For decades, IBM shaped the way the world did business. IBM products were in every large organization, and IBM corporate culture established a management style that was imitated by companies around the globe. It was “Big Blue”—an icon. And yet over the years, IBM has gone through both failure and success, survivin...

The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans’ way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero. HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know JesusWhether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they’re far from God. So how do we bring Jesus to this overlooked mission field?The Unsaved Christian equips you to confront cultural Christianit...

Overcome prediabetes with this comprehensive guide to prevention and wellnessPrediabetes For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their health and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. This updated edition covers the latest research, practical tips, and easy-to-follow advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. With clear explanations and actionable steps, it empowers you to make informed decisions and optimize your blood sugar for...

Detailed advice on writing papers, giving presentations, and refereeing, plus an essential guide to the basics of being a graduate student in economics.This book is an invaluable handbook for young economists working on their dissertations, preparing their first articles for submission to professional journals, getting ready for their first presentations at conferences and job seminars, or undertaking their first refereeing assignments. In clear, concise language--...

The Data-Driven Guide for your Digital Transformation PaydayIn Digital Transformation Payday: Navigate the Hype, Lower the Risks, Increase Return on Investments, Tim Bottke, Senior Strategy Partner at Deloitte and Associate Professor for Strategy and Digital Transformation at SDA Bocconi, a Financial Times/Forbes/Bloomberg Businessweek Top-Five European business school, delivers a provocative, new perspective on digital business transformation—using resear...

Why is this happening? How do you care for yourself and your family? If you are struggling with a loved one’s addiction you are not alone. A compassionate resource for anyone stuck between a rock and a hard place.When Rev. Nathan Detering shared the story of his brother’s death from a drug overdose with the members of his congregation, many of them shared their own addiction stories with him. Realizing the healing power of sharing stories and questions in community...

Christians often wonder whether it is worth their time to read and study the seemingly odd narratives about God’s instructions for the tabernacle in the second half of the book of Exodus. The answer, according to Daniel R. Hyde, is an emphatic yes.In God in Our Midst: The Tabernacle and Our Relationship with God, Rev. Hyde shows that the tabernacle narratives have much to teach us about God Himself, about sin, about redemption in Christ, and about how we are to live for God today. ...

From the bestselling author of Imperfection, a theory of uncertainty as the very core of the scientific method—and the essence of its wonder.How many times have we looked for something and found something else? A partner, a job, an object? The same thing often happens to scientists: they design an experiment and discover the unexpected, which usually turns out to be very important. This fascinating phenomenon is called serendipity, which takes its name fro...