Transform your year in just fifteen minutes a day by unlocking biblical wisdom for modern life through the ancient words of Proverbs—from the bestselling author of Core 52.“Mark Moore’s gift for weaving timeless biblical wisdom with contemporary insights makes this a life-changing road map for living skillfully in today’s world.”—David Dummitt, pastor emeritus of Willow Creek Community Church, and founder of 2\42 Community ChurchIn...

An unlikely ensemble of hikers meet on the Appalachian Trail, each carrying a secret. One has an uncertain memory of a violent incident; others are hiding fears, unrequited affections, failing health, rejection, and crimes committed or planned. And then there’s Beeline, a stray cat who offers comfort and clues. Each follows their own adventurous path to the Fourth of July festivities at the Thirdway Lodge—and the inevitable fireworks.

A seminal figure in the field of public management, Mark H. Moore presents his summation of fifteen years of research, observation, and teaching about what public sector executives should do to improve the performance of public enterprises. Useful for both practicing public executives and those who teach them, this book explicates some of the richest of several hundred cases used at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and illuminates their broader lessons for government managers. Moore ...

The bestselling author of Core 52 presents a fifteen-minute-a-day plan to help you know and become more like Jesus over the course of a year.“Quest 52 will help you answer some of faith’s toughest questions while you discover Jesus in a brand-new way.”—Carey Nieuwhof, podcaster and author of At Your BestYou’ve read a lot about Jesus. Now spend an entire year with him! Let respected Bible professor and teaching pas...

Jan & Dean were among the most successful artists of the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, with hits including "Baby Talk," "Surf City," "Dead Man's Curve" and "The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena)." Slapstick humor and offbeat personas were a big part of their shtick, but Jan Berry was serious when it came to the studio.This book chronicles Jan's career as a songwriter and arranger--and his tenure as producer for Jan & Dean and other acts--with day-by-day entries detailing recordin...

Transform your year in just fifteen minutes a day by unlocking biblical wisdom for modern life through the ancient words of Proverbs—from the bestselling author of Core 52.“Mark Moore’s gift for weaving timeless biblical wisdom with contemporary insights makes this a life-changing road map for living skillfully in today’s world.”—David Dummitt, pastor emeritus of Willow Creek Community Church, and founder of 2\42 Community ChurchIn...

ECPA BESTSELLER • FINALIST FOR THE CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD® • Build your Bible IQ and Christian worldview in just fifteen minutes a day! Over the course of a year, Core 52 will help you master the 52 most important passages in the Bible.“You will gain the tools you need for living the life God has called you to.”—Kyle Idleman, pastor and author of Not a Fan“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value f...

Nick’s life is shattered and he decides to walk off his grief. Emily wants to be free from the emotional pressures of family and to keep her hard-won sobriety. Middle-aged Hilma and Tim crave a physical challenge. Sarah is recovering from last year's injury and seeks closure. These are just a few who decide to put on their backpacks and hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. As their paths lead to and through the Thirdway Lodge, Section tells their entangled stories of adventure, reconci...

Mitch and Becca are stunned when an injured and strung out young woman, an echo from the past, arrives unexpectedly at their mountain lodge. But Emily is not alone—she belongs to an eclectic fellowship on a quest to backpack from Georgia to Maine.The hiking group includes: a driven, but unfocused, mid-life attorney; a troubled young woman trying to separate herself from unproductive relationships with men and alcohol; a young, poor outdoors-loving duo in it for the adventure, if th...

A fragile peace teeters on the brink of collapse; new players threaten the colonial world order in this award-winning debut historical fantasy novel.Damien Flynn is going to die. And it's going to happen because he finally stood up for what's right.After years of observing and taking part in the enduring corruption and oppression of the Ricchan people, Damien Flynn's conscience wakes. He pushes for the Ricchan right to a vote, for control of their own destiny.He soo...

Jan Berry, leader of the music duo Jan & Dean from the late 1950s to mid-1960s, was an intense character who experienced more in his first 25 years than many do in a lifetime. As an architect of the West Coast sound, he was one of rock 'n' roll's original rebels--brilliant, charismatic, reckless, and flawed. As a songwriter, music arranger, and record producer for Nevin-Kirshner Associates and Screen Gems-Columbia Music, Berry was one of the pioneering self-produced artists of his era in H...

Theology is a grand conversation, comprised of a myriad of voices and viewpoints. A great temptation exists within theology today, however, which could signal the loss of a unique Christian identity. The creedal formulations of the early church were never meant to serve as shackles constricting further theological exploration. They were, and still are, relevant guides in assessing the crowded conversation of theology. Early creedal formulations identified and articulated primary affirmatio...