Rock climbing is a spiritual experience. Spending time in nature is spending time in God's cathedrals. The ones he has made with his own hands. This book started as an outline for a five day rock climbing course and spiritual workshop. Each morning would start out with a rock climbing lesson. The group would then spend the day climbing and practicing the skills from that day's lesson. In the afternoon, there would be a time of life application and discussion. Then the book took on a life o...

From a seasoned global finance insider comes “a gripping thriller that takes you into the world of New York hedge funds, Russian money launderers, and DC power politics [that] makes you feel like you’re actually there” (Bill Browder, author of Red Notice).When a US airdrop of billions of dollars disappears in the desert sands of Syria, only a small group of military operatives knows its ultimate destination or why it has been stolen. Their goal is no less ...

A remote, government-run facility in Saskatchewan called The Farm, offers terminally ill patients an opportunity to die on their own terms, and the sky is the limit. Some choose a quiet, peaceful passing, while others choose more elaborate, thriller-movie endings carried out by hired professionals. Operations are running smoothly for the facility’s manager, Captain Travis Hawkins, until two mysterious new clients arrive on the scene. Soon, terrorist threats by religious zealots are uncover...

Historic Vermont is a captivating visual journey through one of America's most beautiful and historically rich states. Filled with stunning photographs of Vermont historical churches, historic cemeteries, covered bridges, Victorian homes, old buildings, murals, and famous filming locations, this book brings the state's heritage to life in a way that both travelers and history lovers will treasure.Author Jay Donald Newman invites re...

This textbook has its origins in a course that I began developing at Union College in the mid-1980s to teach physics to life science students in a way that would int- est them and show the connections of fundamental physics to modern biology and medicine. From my own research experiences and interests in biophysics, I know that almost all areas of modern life sciences integrally involve physics in both experimental techniques and in basic understanding of process or function. However, I an...

When Americans go to the voting booth on November 8, 2016, we are facing a choice like we have never seen before in our history. A dark shadow has come over American politics during this election. As people of faith in our country, it is the responsibility of Christians to be a light in that darkness. This eBook is meant to be an ABC guide to voting as a Christian in the United States. It presents fundamental biblical values behind some of the key policy issues debated today. It also prese...

God has placed a ministry inside every Christian. We feel it beating with every heartbeat. Our purpose is found as we partner with Jesus to change the world around us. That is our ministry calling. But there’s a problem. For most of us our ministry does not have a name. Pastors and evangelists have names for their ministries. We have a blank waiting to be filled in by the story of our lives. It is a placeholder waiting for a name. It is an X. Without a ministry label we can feel like we ha...

This Book is a composite of 52 articles on leadership I have written. These articles were designed to help business, government, educational, etc. leaders improve their leadership skills using very practical suggestions in numerous leadership areas, such as communications, goal setting, coaching team members, etc.

From a seasoned global finance insider comes “a gripping thriller that takes you into the world of New York hedge funds, Russian money launderers, and DC power politics [that] makes you feel like you’re actually there” (Bill Browder, author of Red Notice).When a US airdrop of billions of dollars disappears in the desert sands of Syria, only a small group of military operatives knows its ultimate destination or why it has been stolen. Their goal is no less ...

A Complete History of U.S. Presidents is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the presidents of the United States, covering every leader from George Washington to Joe Biden. This book goes beyond dates and terms, offering readers a deeper look into the lives, leadership, struggles, health issues, controversies, and personal stories of each American president.Written in a clear and accessible style, this Am...

A spiritual journey across Pennsylvania-capturing divine messages, roadside inspiration, and faith in everyday life.In Book of Biblical Sayings, author Jay Donald Newman shares a heartfelt collection of Christian wisdom, gathered from biblical sayings found on roadside signs and church marquees across Pennsylvania. Over a decade of travel and spiritual reflection, this book honors God's Word and the ways it speaks to us in...

"History of Pennsylvania Churches" by Jay Donald Newman is a rich and thorough exploration of the Christian history rooted in the state of Pennsylvania. Offering a deep dive into the origins, development, and spiritual journeys of numerous Pennsylvania churches, this book reflects the perseverance, community, and faith that shaped local religious life.Through compelling stories and detailed historical accounts, the...