Practice These Principles—Daily Meditations on the 12 Step Principles of A.A. is a 365 daily meditation book based on the various principles of the 12 Steps of A.A. The foundation for recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous rests on the power of the Fellowship, the Big Book and the 12 Step program. Each of the twelve steps suggests one or more moral principles, such as Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Truth, Willingness, Humility, Forgiveness, Responsibility, Discipline, Spirituality and Service, t...

History of Mankind traces the deep, contested history of advanced African, Asian, and Pacific/Atlantic civilizations, and the mass enslavement and genocidal theories imposed upon them by global imperialism and colonialism.Drawing on the geological and historical record, it argues that the peoples who built some of the earliest advanced civilizations on earth were not primitive - they were doctors, lawyers, nurses, and scholars, temporarily and violently enslaved by systems built to...

THE END OF OBJECTIFICATION OF AFRICAN MANFather of the Modern Human Speciesby M. Alex WestbrooksFor centuries, the language of race, science, and public policy has cast African peoples as objects to be classified rather than as the source population from which every human being on Earth descends. This book ends that framing.Drawing on the Human Genome Project, the fossil record, and a documented history of the legal, linguistic, and institutional machinery u...

Simultanica: Classics Edition is a complete parallel reference grammar for classical Latin and Koine Greek: two languages presented side by side, in direct comparison, across every major grammatical topic. It is built for the reader returning to these languages after time away, or for the intermediate student who already has a foundation and wants to see how the two systems map onto each other. Learners of one often discover the pull of the other; serious students of class...

Experience the history of flight with the world-class aviation collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, which attracts millions and millions of visitors each year in Washington, D.C.From the moment the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903 to the modern-day reliance on stealth aircraft and drones, there have been significant advances made in aviation. Milestones of Flight celebrates each era of advancements by showcasing the Smithsonian National Air and Space Muse...

Belief in God is clearly the preferred road to sobriety in A.A., despite a few Big Book disclaimers to the contrary. A.A.'s God doctrine often creates problems for non-Christians, atheists, agnostics and humanists, and has been critically addressed in my two other books: Daily Reprieve: A.A. for Atheists & Agnostics and Design For Living: Daily Meditations on the 12 Steps of A.A. for Atheists & Agnostics. Gods of Our Misunderstanding In A.A. - not just for Atheists & Agnostics, is a lighth...

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is the cornerstone of the A.A. recovery program. Published in 1939, it reflects the religious, Christian roots of its founders, and strongly encourages those in the Fellowship to find God. Although A.A. does not consider itself a religious Fellowship, their emphasis on God as the required Higher Power discourages many suffering alcoholics from joining A.A. Do not be discouraged. Anyone, including atheists, agnostics, humanists and freethinkers can get s...

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your existing HVAC system?

"Imitate me, as I imitate Christ." These words from the apostle Paul reverberate to us in the present day. As Christians, we must engage with those who have faithfully walked the path of Jesus before us. This spiritual biography of Rev. Oscar M. Knutson (1900-1993) articulates the life and ministry of a Norwegian immigrant who became a Pentecostal pastor and evangelist in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Marked by deep confidence in Jesus Christ, daily attunement to the Holy Spirit, and a...

Discover the Path to True Fulfillment and JoyAre you weary of chasing achievements that never seem to satisfy the deeper longing within? "The Purpose Paradox: Why Accomplishments Aren't Enough" invites you to explore the enthralling journey beyond conventional success into a life rich with true purpose and meaning. Unlock the mystery of why our biggest accomplishments can leave us feeling surprisingly empty and embark on a transformative journey toward fulfillment.In a worl...

I'm not famous, and you don't know me, but you may be familiar with my disease of alcoholism. I'm not a special alcoholic or a unique alcoholic; I'm just an average alcoholic. My life experiences are no better or worse than anyone else's, but they are unique to me. Those bits and pieces shaped who I was, how I changed and who I am today. Alcohol saved my life before it ruled my life and ultimately destroyed my life. I couldn't walk the road to sobriety alone, no matter how hard I tried. Wi...

Most strategy is, let’s face it, bullsh*t.A bunch of fancy words which mean nothing at all. At best harmless and easy to ignore. At worst confusing and destructive.What if strategy could instead be clear, simple, bold, and even actually useful? That’s what No Bullsh*t Strategy is all about. It sweeps away all the garbled corporate nonsense and dry academic theorising to leave you with pure strategic sauce, which can be actioned right away.It’ll mak...