**Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science & TechnologyNamed a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker and The Economist"Quietly thrilling.…The story of humans measuring things is no less than the story of civilization." —Jennifer Szalai, New York Times Book ReviewA vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day.**From the cubit to the kilogram, the hu...

What separates the best from the rest? Their edge. This transformational guide - written by a coach to Olympians, CEOs and high performers worldwide - reveals how to find your edge and become a serial winner.Master your inner world. Perform at your best, consistently.We are living in the most intelligent age in human history.We have the tools, the information, and the AI to support everything we do. But more than ever we feel stress...

A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day.From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking listeners from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, t...

"Above the Ark were the cherubim of glory, over shadowing the Mercy Seat." Hebrews 9:5Beneath the surface of daily life lies hidden trauma, relentlessly siphoning away our collective vitality. Yet, in the depths of our exhaustion, the Creator's Spirit remains a safe haven where absolute renewal takes place. Every passage crafted within Healing Balm From The Mercy Seat Volume Four leads you on an awe-inspiring, scripture-focused journey guiding you into a sanctuary ...

"Above the Ark were the cherubim of glory, over shadowing the Mercy Seat."Hebrews 9:5In a world fractured by hidden wounds and exhaustion of every kind, the Mercy Seat stands as a powerful vessel of complete restoration. Every Message found in"Healing Balm From The Mercy Seat" (Volume One) will take you on a scriptural journey into a sweet repose.Consider these (41) messages your spiritual apothecary, delivering the soothing "Balm of Gilead....

James Vincent is a "world class" musician. That he is not a household name is entirely by his choice, yet almost all who have seen him perform or heard his recordings have become his fans. He has written a unique, brutally honest account of his life his childhood and discovery of the guitar; his going on the road at seventeen to play in seedy dives and military service clubs; later, in famous upscale clubs across the country; then making records and playing huge concert venues. James gives...

Moody Bible Institute will celebrate 125 years of ministry in 2011. The "official" history of MBI is being updated by Jim Vincent, to be released in time for Founder's Week in February, 2011.Jim Vincent (BA, UCLA; MA, UIC), was a member of faculty, an editor of Moody Magazine, and is today a senior editor for Moody Publishers. Jim helped update The Story of MBI (released in 1986), and has written Parting the Waters and co-authored A Vision with Wings....

"Above the Ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the Mercy Seat." Hebrews 9:5Every day, the quiet friction of existence wages an invisible war on our energy, spirit, and strength. Yet, precisely in the midst of our weariness, the Holy Spirit abides as a magnificent haven where complete renewal unfolds. Every comforting phrase penned across the pages of Healing Balm From The Mercy Seat Volume Five seeks to escort you on a gentle, scripture-focused path leadi...

In a world fractured by violent global unrest, the ultimate battle for survival isn't fought on a map-it is waged within the human mind.In this gripping thriller, 48-year-old Devin Miller faces an agonizing internal war against his carnal desires. But the battlefield changes forever when his spiritual warfare unexpectedly crosses into physical reality. In a terrifying supernatural crucible, Devin's earthly nature materializes as a physical entity known as sovereign...

"Above the Ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the Mercy Seat." Hebrews 9:5Life has a way of quietly wounding us, leaving us feeling drained, weary, and running on empty. But even in our deepest exhaustion, there is a beautiful truth to hold onto: God's presence remains an open sanctuary, waiting to completely restore our soul. Every page of Healing Balm From The Mercy Seat Volume Three was written with you in mind, gently guiding you on a tender, Scriptu...

"Above the Ark were the cherubim of glory, over shadowing the Mercy Seat."Hebrews 9:5Our world has a way of leaving us bruised by hidden hurts and worn out on every possible level. Yet, right in the middle of our exhaustion, the Mercy Seat remains an incredible place where we can be made completely whole again. Every single word written inside Healing Balm From The Mercy Seat Volume Two, is designed to take you on a beautiful, scripture-filled walk straight into a ...

The Cosmic Conflict between Christ and Satan is finally brought to a dramatic conclusion in this examination of God's Remnant People.We begin with Jesus Christ condemning the blatant corruption in His Father's House and proceed, through the Dark and the Middle Ages, to modern day. Historical events reveal unspeakable torture and persecution on a scale that is almost too vile to document.Religious corruption at every level is revealed. Current events unfolding in real time a...