It is within our power to provide an opportunity-rich childhood for allIn 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his famous Four Freedoms speech. In that speech Roosevelt proposed that all Americans should be granted the freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. In his new book, The Fifth Freedom, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York David Erickson makes the case for the freedom to an open...

Mankind has invested vast resources (time, manhours, computer machinery sunk costs, maintenance, building space, heating, venting, cooling, and so on) into software for all kinds of digital and analog hardware for over sixty years. Far longer if you consider punched cards, and so on. In the end, most of the source code ends in the waste heap of history. Old code gets forgotten, rubbished, and a new wave of developers is forced to recreate new versions of old ideas. People get promoted, gra...

CALIFORNIA, IT'S YOUR FAULT!Robbie Martin was a simple student of seismology who was mentored by Dr. Rudolph Stone, a famous seismologist and geologist. On one of his first adventures to the San Andreas Fault, Robbie met Dr. Julie Richardson, and together with the help of Dr. Stone, they formulated a theory of what might happen in the next few months on the great fault line in California.After several adventures traveling all over the Golden State and investigating earth mo...

Thousands of years ago the Holy Bible spoke of a time that would come when God would judge the earth and his own chosen people, the Jews. This time period is what the Word calls Jacob’s Trouble. A time of plagues and tribulations that man has never seen before will encompass the whole earth, The antichrist will make his appearance and he will do his best to destroy the Jews and anyone else that will not worship him as god. The true God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will return and destroy t...

When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and―most of all―peace.We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights, and for wisdom in knowing how best to discipline our kids. As Christian parents, we’re desperate to “get it right,” to raise our children to be strong, courageous followers of Jesus―and yet, despite the overload of endless advice a...

A six-session study to equip, empower, and help you feel less alone in your parenting journey.What does the Bible actually say about parenting? How do we establish a Jesus-centered foundation for our family— and get our children to actually listen to us?If you're lost in the sea of parenting advice, you aren't alone. Created for individual or small group use, Dr. David and Amanda Erickson guide Christian parents on their journey to confidently disc...

When it comes to Christian parenting, we crave confidence, wisdom, and―most of all―peace.We pray for peace when our little ones are tossed about by waves of emotions, for connection and confidence when navigating stressful mornings and exhausting nights, and for wisdom in knowing how best to discipline our kids. As Christian parents, we're desperate to "get it right," to raise our children to be strong, courageous followers of Jesus―and yet, despite the overload of...

The debut cookbook from one of the most celebrated restaurants in Canada, featuring inventive twists on French market cuisine, plus spirited anecdotes and lush photography.Earning rave reviews for their unforgettable approach, Joe Beef co-owners/chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin push the limits of traditional French cuisine with over 125 recipes (nearly all of them photographed) for hearty dishes infused with irreverent personality. The Strip Loin Ste...

Meet the Kings of Sin . . .The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series.Read King of Pride now for a steamy opposites attract romance.She's his opposite in every way . . . and the greatest temptation he's ever known.Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos - and Isabella, with her purple ...

Uncover the untold tales of Kris Kristofferson's turbulent journey, navigating the tumultuous waters of fame and fortune. From his humble beginnings in Texas to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Kristofferson's life is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams. This gripping biography delves deep into the soul of a man who dared to defy convention, carving his own path amidst the chaos of the music industry and the bright lights of Tinseltown. With candid i...

In The Progress Illusion, Jon D. Erickson charts the rise of the economic worldview and its infiltration into our daily lives as a theory of everything. Drawing on his own experience as a young economist inoculated in the 1980s era of "greed is good," Erickson shows how pseudoscience came to dominate economic thought. He pokes holes in the conventional wisdom of neo-classical economics, illustrating how flawed theories about financial decision-making and maximizing efficiency igno...

Welcome to a collection of stunning and moving inspirational poetry written throughout National Poetry Writing Month in April 2020.Come on a journey with us as we explore the works of many diverse and talented poets who each know how to write uplifting words to stimulate our senses and make us feel better about ourselves.Contributors to The Auroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology: 2020 Edition include: Donna Allard, Chandni Asnani, Maria L. Berg, Jamie Brian, Jimena...