More than any other decade, the sixties capture our collective cultural imagination. And while many Americans can immediately imagine the sound of Martin Luther King Jr. declaring "I have a dream!" or envision hippies placing flowers in gun barrels, the revolutionary sixties resonates around the world: China's communist government inaugurated a new cultural era, African nations won independence from colonial rule, and students across Europe took to the streets, calling for an end to capita...

Nâzım Hikmet (1902-1963) is best known as a poet and communist whose daring flight by motorboat from Turkey to the Eastern Bloc captured international headlines in 1951. One of the most important poets to have written in the Turkish language, Nâzım Hikmet's dramatic life story is fascinating in its own right, but also intersects with the story of the broader twentieth century. James H. Meyer situates Nâzım Hikmet within the broader context of Turkish communist "border-crossers", individual...

"Life has a way of unfolding both sequentially and randomly, often at the same time. It's seldom tidy."With these wise words, best-selling author, S. James Meyer is back with another round of inspirational anecdotes and joyful reflections that capture the sacred moments in everyday life. With his signature wry humor, Meyer shines a light on Christ's presence in the seemingly ordinary encounters of daily living-a date night, a meeting with a child's teacher, a chance encoun...

"When I think of the greatest homilies I have heard in my lifetime, they all have one thing in common: they didn't just hit home with me, they went home with me."What is the secret to a great homily? Best-selling author and popular preacher Deacon S. James Meyer maintains that great homilies are fundamentally born of listening to the needs of the people in the pews.In this one-of-a kind exploration, Meyer offers parish-tested advice to hel...

This refreshing, delightfully written, and deeply personal book provides the answer to the age-old question, "Where is God?" Everywhere, says S. James Meyer-homeless advocate, business owner, permanent deacon, husband, father, and son of a carpenter. Each of the stories here uses the stuff of everyday life to remind us that every breath we take is an encounter with God, and that there is no moment in our lives that is not sacred. Whether talking about a hike with his son, a cherished famil...

In the vibrant land of Songhai, an ideological renaissance emerges with the rise of a sage who champions Ubuntucracy—a philosophy of unity and shared prosperity. As the nation teeters on the brink of radical change, the people, led by visionary Professor Agahiu and President Jumilah, grapple with the resistance of entrenched powers. Amidst this strife, the youth rally ignites a digital revolution for the collective good. Facing deceit and violence, Songhai's destiny hinges on the embrace o...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the verdant depths of an ancient rainforest, a young soul embarks on a voyage of awakening, grappling with legacies woven into his very essence. Amidst a symphony of the wild, he discovers a bridge of unfathomable depth, a threshold between realms that pulsates with the forgotten songs of creation. With his feathered sentinel by his side, he confronts cosmic tapestries threatening to unravel, and faces the echoing doubts of his own spirit. This...

In the tumultuous era of the American Revolution, a young woman named Ruth Livingston finds herself torn between her loyalist family and her burgeoning love for a rebel soldier. As the conflict rages around her, Ruth must navigate the treacherous waters of divided loyalties, societal expectations, and the complexities of her own heart. "The American Girl" is a captivating historical novel that transports readers to the heart of a nation's struggle for independence, where love, duty, and th...

Walk through a grocery store with an economist and they see price signals encoding weather patterns, labor negotiations, and currency fluctuation in a single banana sticker. Walk through with a psychologist and they see how the store is quietly manipulating your path, your pace, and your appetite.Both are right. Both are seeing something real that the other misses.This Is Not a Banana gives you another lens that most people never get access to.For seventy y...

Most of us feel overwhelmed at the idea of embarking on a grand plan for spiritual formation. As much as we'd like to, it just hasn't happened yet. Enter My One Word--an easy and surprisingly powerful practice that will allow God to form your character at a deep, sustainable level with just one word.The concept of My One Word is simple: swap the long list of resolutions for a single word that represents what you most hope God will do in you, and let it become the l...

Are you more burned-out than energized? Do you too often start the day tired and overwhelmed? Leave behind the heavy weight of comparison, competition, and exhaustion, and recraft a life marked by meaning, connection, and unconditional love in this interactive journal from New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist.In the mess and the mundane, how do you begin to find space in your life? Shauna takes you on a journey toward growth and grounding that...

"America's nerviest journalist" (Newsweek) trains his satirical eye on Modern Art in this "masterpiece" (The Washington Post)Wolfe's style has never been more dazzling, his wit never more keen. He addresses the scope of Modern Art, from its founding days as Abstract Expressionism through its transformations to Pop, Op, Minimal, and Conceptual. The Painted Word is Tom Wolf...