In 1822, Denmark Vesey was found guilty of plotting an insurrection—what would have been the biggest slave uprising in U.S. history. A free man of color, he was hanged along with 34 other African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina, in what historians agree was probably the largest civil execution in U.S. history. At the time of Vesey’s conviction, Charleston was America’s chief slave port and one of its most racially tense cities. Whites were outnumbered by slaves three to one, and th...

"Takes us through the Kardashians, cubicle design, and Goldman Sachs, among other phenomena, to reveal the relationship of religion and popular culture." — Reading ReligionWhat are you drawn to like, to watch, or even to binge? What are you free to consume, and what do you become through consumption? These questions of desire and value, Kathryn Lofton argues, are questions for the study of religion. In eleven essays exploring soap and office cubicles, Britn...

Learn how to create a more profitable portfolio by thinking like a girl—and Warren Buffett—with the help of this Wall Street Journal –bestselling guide."At last, The Motley Fool his on the real "secret to success" that dozens of other books on Warren Buffett have overlooked—temperament. Women have it, men need it. Both can dramatically improve their investment returns—with much less work and worry—simply by readin...

He wore the uniform. He carried the weight. But the heaviest battle was in his soul.In Broken Boots, Redeemed Soul: A Veteran's War with Sin and Salvation, U.S. Army veteran Brian Lofton opens up about his war with trauma, addiction, and spiritual emptiness-and the grace that redeemed his life. Through raw truth and gospel hope, this memoir shows that even the most broken can be made new.

The coming-of-age story of Philbet, a gay, physically-misshapen boy in rural Georgia, battles bullying, ignorance, and disdain as he makes his way in life as an outsider—before finding acceptance in unlikely places.Fueled by tomato sandwiches and green milkshakes and obsessed with cars, Philbet struggles with life and love as a gay boy in rural Georgia. He is happiest when helping Grandaddy dig potatoes from the vegetable garden that connects their houses.B...

What are you drawn to like, to watch, or even to binge? What are you free to consume, and what do you become through consumption? These questions of desire and value, Kathryn Lofton argues, are questions for the study of religion. In eleven essays exploring soap and office cubicles, Britney Spears and the Kardashians, corporate culture and Goldman Sachs, Lofton shows the conceptual levers of religion in thinking about social modes of encounter, use, and longing. Wherever we see people arti...

Shattered Chronicles: Tales of Loss, Redemption, and Sacrifice is a collection of short stories across multiple genres. From the sweet taste of love to the bitterness of betrayal. It's a journey of the mind, body, and soul."Curse of Revenge" follows Kamau, scarred by his parents' murder. Seeking vengeance, he undergoes intensive training to confront the killer. However, the quest for retribution consumes him, leading to a pivotal moment that challenges his beliefs, leading him to q...

This is a lighthearted look into the high tech world of space travel. Hopefully it will serve as a starting point for those looking to journey to the stars. Coupled with experimental spacecraft and engines for sale on YouTube this book is a great read for all.

What if the key to a lasting relationship isn't how much you have in common, but how well you work together?In Compatibility vs. Commonality, author Anthony Lofton invites readers into an honest and heartfelt exploration of what truly makes relationships thrive. Drawing from his own journey—through love, divorce, remarriage, and faith—Anthony challenges the idea that shared interests alone are enough to sustain a lifelong partnership.With a down-to-earth tone, personal stor...

A near mythical autobiography of how one man managed to travel for twenty five years over four different continents while logging over one hundred thousand miles. A must read for all travellers, great for those those long flights and train rides and full of usefull information and anecdotes.

The office heist was just the beginning.Devan Folton thought the worst was behind him after surviving a harrowing attempted robbery at work. But when strange messages, mysterious figures, and a near abduction pull him back into danger, he realizes the past isn't done with him yet. At the heart of it all is a name whispered with reverence and fear—Victor.In this suspenseful sequel to the short story Hidden Power (included in full as the book's prolo...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He wore the uniform. He carried the weight. But the heaviest battle was in his soul.In Broken Boots, Redeemed Soul: A Veteran's War with Sin and Salvation, U.S. Army veteran Brian Lofton opens up about his war with trauma, addiction, and spiritual emptiness-and the grace that redeemed his life. Through raw truth and gospel hope, this memoir shows that even the most broken can be made new.