If you hang around any given church in America long enough, you will eventually hear someone say, God only calls us to be faithful! It is a quaint little saying that sounds good as it rolls off the lips. But there is a serious problem with it: it just isnt true. God calls us to be more than faithful. He calls us to be fruitful. John the Baptist put it simply, Produce fruit in keeping with repentance (Matthew 3:8), and Jesus Himself said, This is to my Fathers glory, that you bear much frui...

This engaging biography follows the life and career of one of Hollywood's most renowned and lasting comedians, Adam Sandler, and transports you into his hilarious world. "Adam Sandler: From Class Clown to Hollywood Icon" takes an in-depth look at the man behind the laughs, following him from his modest origins to his status as a comedic icon and influential director.Adam Sandler's rise from cheeky class clown to national figure in entertainment is a story of skill, tenacity, and un...

The 100 Greatest Westerns of All Time is a monumental anthology that captures the essence of the American frontier through a dazzling array of literary styles and narratives. Spanning the days of rugged pioneers to the twilight of cowboys, this collection unveils the vast tapestry of Western literature with tales of adventure, heroism, romance, and moral conflict. With standout pieces that underscore universal themes such as survival, justice, and identity, this anthology does not just cel...

A panoramic collection of essays written by both established and emerging scholars, American Discord examines critical aspects of the Civil War era, including rhetoric and nationalism, politics and violence, gender, race, and religion. Beginning with an overview of the political culture of the 1860s, the collection reveals that most Americans entered the decade opposed to political compromise. Essays from Megan L. Bever, Glenn David Brasher, Lawrence A. Kreiser Jr., and Christian ...

Set against the sprawling landscapes of the American frontier, "100 Westerns" masterfully compiles a diverse array of stories that span the full breadth of the Western genre. From rugged tales of frontier justice to intimate narratives of homesteading life, the anthology delves deeply into themes of survival, adventure, and the complexities of morality in untamed territories. This collection not only showcases classic narratives but also journeys through the varied stylistic expressions fr...

A volume full of practical, biblical advice on Christ-centered family living, communicating with family members, living with an unbelieving spouse, family guidance and discipline―and many other areas. Pastors, counselors, and study groups will value this work for its insight, clarity, and faithfulness to God's Word.

Fairies threaten the world of artifice and technology, forcing the royal family to solve a riddle to stop their world from irrevocable change; a dishonest merchant uses automatons as vessels for his secrets and lies; a woman discovers the secret of three princesses whose shoes get scuffed while they sleep. These and so many other steampunk and gaslamp fairy tales await within the pages of Clockwork, Curses and Coal.Retellings of Hansel and Gretel, The Princess and the Pea,...

This Madison & Adams edition presents the greatest novels and stories written in the aftermath of the Civil War, trying to show the truth in disguise of fiction, the trauma, the turmoil, the massacre and the heroism of all people involved: Stephen Crane: The Red Badge of Courage The Little Regiment The Veteran The Private History of a Campaign That Failed & A Curious Experience (Mark Twain) Ambrose Bierce: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge A Horseman in the Sky Chickamauga Joseph A. Altshe...