Mars Hill Church was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Led by the gifted and controversial Mark Driscoll, it attracted thousands of young Christians seeking biblical conviction, authentic community, and a faith worth living for. To many, it appeared to be a remarkable success story.But beneath the growth, a leadership crisis was quietly unfolding.When two elders raised concerns about proposed bylaw changes that concentrated authority within the church, few cou...

In a country ruled by fear, no one is innocent.Stalin's Soviet Union is an official paradise, where citizens live free from crime and fear only one thing: the all-powerful state. Defending this system is idealistic security officer Leo Demidov, a war hero who believes in the iron fist of the law. But when a murderer starts to kill at will and Leo dares to investigate, the State's obedient servant finds himself demoted and exiled. Now, with only his wife at his side, Leo must fight t...

The untold story of Diego Maradona’s post-playing life and turbulent years as a manager, explored through vivid storytelling, deep research and an unflinching emotional lens.Here was a man who could no longer conjure miracles with his left foot, yet still needed football as oxygen. This revelatory book:? Draws on extensive research interviews, contemporary reporting, archives and an on-the-ground exploration of the clubs and cities shaped by Maradona’s pres...

Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) was one of the greatest scientists of all time, a thinker of extraordinary range and creativity who has left enduring legacies in mathematics and physics. While most famous for his Principia, his work on light and colour, and his discovery of the calculus, Newton devoted much more time to research in chemistry and alchemy, and to studying prophecy, church history and ancient chronology. This new edition of The Cambridge Companion to Newton provides authoritativ...

For over six decades, the Camp Nou has been more than just a football stadium-it has been a symbol of Catalan pride, footballing excellence, and European history. Camp Nou: A Brief History of Europe's Greatest Football Stadium chronicles the rich and storied past of FC Barcelona's iconic home, from its grand opening in 1957 to its ongoing transformation into a modern footballing marvel under the Espai Barça project.This book takes readers on a journey through the legendary...

For over six decades, Camp Nou has been more than just a football stadium—it has been a symbol of Catalan pride, footballing excellence, and European history. Camp Nou: A Brief History of Europe's Greatest Football Stadiumchronicles the rich and storied past of FC Barcelona's iconic home, from its grand opening in 1957 to its ongoing transformation into a modern footballing marvel under the Espai Barça project.This book takes readers on a journey through the legendary moments that ...

In the throbbing heart of Buenos Aires lies La Bombonera, a stadium that has become a symbol of undying devotion and fierce identity. Pure Bliss in La Boca is the ultimate journey through the rich history of Boca Juniors, from its humble beginnings in a vibrant immigrant neighborhood to its iconic status as one of world football's greatest institutions.Author Rob Smith masterfully captures the pulse of La Boca, weaving together the stories of legends like Diego Maradona an...

Child 44:A relentless page-turner. A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted. A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience. Child 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.Stalin's Soviet Union is an official paradise, where citizens live free from crime and fear only one thing: the all-powerful State. Defending this system is idealistic security officer Leo Demidov, a war hero who believes in th...

Tom Rob Smith-the author whose debut, Child 44, has been called "brilliant" ( Chicago Tribune), "remarkable" ( Newsweek) and "sensational" ( Entertainment Weekly)-returns with an intense, suspenseful new novel: a story where the sins of the past threaten to destroy the present, where families must overcome unimaginable obstacles to save their loved ones, and where hope for a better tomorrow is found in the most unlikely of circumstances . . .The Secret...

Human flourishing is an ever-expanding concept that crosses geographic, ethnic, cultural, and religious lines as persons, both individually and corporately, seek to find happiness, fulfillment, and purpose. This book brings together well-established and burgeoning Wesleyan scholars to consider not only John and Charles Wesley's understanding of human flourishing but the broader Wesleyan perspectives on contemporary issues such as calling, creation care, healthcare, education, technological...

Moonlight meets American Sniper in this groundbreaking memoir and political commentary from a bold new voice in American politics. Before he became a war veteran and political analyst, he was a young black man who enlisted in the U.S. Army right out of high school, survived the notoriously brutal Infantry basic training, and served while remaining a closeted gay man to all but a few of his colleagues. At his first duty station, he finds himself in dangerous territory when...

‘Every vegetable needs different skills and Rob guides you through a great spectrum of possibilities. His advice is super comprehensive, and of particular use to beginners.’ – Charles Dowding‘What a great book for those new to growing their own vegetables and there are still things to be learnt for us seasoned growers. There are a vast range of vegetables to grow and there is advice for them all, so if you haven’t grown some before, now is your chance for s...