"Some matters do not wait for morning."It is 11:00 PM in Awka, Nigeria, and the street has settled into a tense, uneasy quiet. For Chioma, a quiet weekend lesson teacher, the night is supposed to end with sleep. Instead, it begins with three slow, deliberate raps on her door.Outside stands her visibly terrified landlord, flanked by two large, silent, and menacing strangers. They demand she sign a document she has never seen—bearing a name she hasn't heard s...

Perpetua and Felicity (died 7 March 203) are Christian martyrs of the 3rd century. Perpetua (born in 181) was a 22-year old married noble, and a nursing mother. Her co-martyr Felicity, an expectant mother, was her slave. They suffered together at Carthage in the Roman province o Africa.The Passion of St. Perpetua and St. Felicity is said to preserve the actual words of the martyrs and their friends. According to this Passion, in the year 203, during the persecutions of the emperor Septimius S...

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This book is a navigational guide for women who aspire to rise. The book's essence is simple: to use proven, practical tactics from women who have succeeded to develop lessons and strategies that others can use to navigate and create success in their lives, businesses, and careers.Success is deeply contextual. As such, learning from those who have successfully navigated certain contextual dynamics provides a robust and informed starting point and boosts the chances of succeeding be...

Navigate through the hard times in life by accessing your inner strength and wisdom with this interactive guide from clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Perpetua Neo.Personal crises causes change, both around you and in you. The good news is that you have the power to use this change to positively impact your future. In This Is What Matters, Dr. Perpetua Neo teaches you how to access your inner strength and wisdom and use them to navigate through...

10 EARLY CHRISTIAN SAINTS brings together in one accessible volume the stories of some of the greatest lives of the first 500 years of Christianity. We hope that this collection will give you a good glimpse into the experiences of these early believers and will also serve to strengthen your faith as you see their perseverance in hardships, their stand for truth and their love for God.Included in this volume are:• The Martyrdom of Polycarp,• M...

Have you ever wondered why some are willing to sacrifice absolutely everything for their beliefs?The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas is a rare and astonishing survival from the ancient world-a firsthand account written by a young noblewoman, Vibia Perpetua, documenting her imprisonment and trial. Alongside her slave, Felicitas, and their fellow believers, Perpetua faces the ultimate test of her faith in the gladiatorial arena of Carthage. This text is not mer...

Have you ever wondered why some are willing to sacrifice absolutely everything for their beliefs?The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas is a rare and astonishing survival from the ancient world-a firsthand account written by a young noblewoman, Vibia Perpetua, documenting her imprisonment and trial. Alongside her slave, Felicitas, and their fellow believers, Perpetua faces the ultimate test of her faith in the gladiatorial arena of Carthage. This text is not mer...

Need to develop strong cardiac nursing skills or advance your practice to a higher level? The newly updated Cardiac Nursing, 7thEdition is the gold standard reference and on-the-unit resource, offering crucial guidance and direction for nurses looking to provide up-to-date, evidence-based cardiac care.

Global history records an astonishing variety of forms of social organization. Yet almost universally, males subordinate females. How does the relationship between men and women shape the wider political order? The First Political Order is a groundbreaking demonstration that the persistent and systematic subordination of women underlies all other institutions, with wide-ranging implications for global security and development.Incorporating research findings spanning a vari...

Nothing Left Undone is an inspirational memoir of an outstanding life a daughter shared with her beloved father, who passed away in 2017. Brimming with exemplary life lessons and anecdotes, Nothing Left Undone is an educational and inspirational book from which everyone can benefit.

Global history records an astonishing variety of forms of social organization. Yet almost universally, males subordinate females. How does the relationship between men and women shape the wider political order? The First Political Order is a groundbreaking demonstration that the persistent and systematic subordination of women underlies all other institutions, with wide-ranging implications for global security and development.Incorporating research findings spanning a vari...