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Step past the locked gates and into a world where roller coasters sit still, funhouses fade into silence, and nature takes back what people left behind. This fascinating nonfiction book takes curious kids on an unforgettable journey through real-life abandoned amusement parks across the world. Once packed with laughter, music, and excitement, these parks now tell a very different story-one of mystery, history, and change.Perfect for readers who love strange facts, spooky places, or...

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Christianity Today **Book Award Winner ● Martin Institute and Dallas Willard Center Book AwardYou are what you love. But you might not love what you think.**Who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. We may not realize, however, the ways our hearts are taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us.In this book, popular sp...

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Thinking about starting a handyman business-but worried you'll end up broke, burned out, or buried in paperwork? This straight-talking guide cuts through the noise to help you build a practical, sustainable business with low startup costs and real staying power. Designed for career changers, skilled tradespeople, retirees, and side hustlers alike, it walks you through the essential steps to start smart, stay legal, and grow without drowning in debt.You'll learn how to choose the ri...

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In the early 1800s, thousands of Native American children, parents, and elders were forced to leave behind their homes, their land, and the lives they had always known. This book tells the powerful true story of one of the most painful and important events in American history: the forced removal of the Cherokee and other Southeastern tribes in what became known as the Trail of Tears.Written for curious readers ages 7 to 12, this carefully researched and emotionally honest book brin...

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Step into a time when trains thundered across the plains, sheriffs pinned on tin stars, and outlaws tried to outrun the law on horseback. This thrilling book takes curious readers on a journey through the untamed American frontier-where danger, adventure, and daring escapes were part of everyday life.Packed with true stories of train robbers, legendary lawmen, fearless women, and the towns that fought back, it shows what really happened beyond the dusty legends. From the first trai...

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Cannons roared. Flags waved through the smoke. Cities burned. And yet, many people still don't know this war ever happened.This exciting and engaging nonfiction book introduces kids ages 7 to 12 to the war that helped define a young nation but is often left out of school textbooks. Through clear explanations and surprising stories, readers will discover why the United States went to war with Britain in 1812, how Native American nations were deeply involved, and what led to dramatic...

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On a warm July morning in 1915, families dressed in their Sunday best boarded a large passenger ship docked along the Chicago River. There was excitement in the air—music, laughter, and plans for a fun company picnic across the lake. But within minutes, everything changed. The ship rolled onto its side while still tied to the dock, trapping hundreds of people inside. Over 800 men, women, and children lost their lives that day. Most had never even left the shore.This book tells the ...

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Life rarely makes perfect sense. We wake up each day facing freedom, uncertainty, and the quiet question of what it all means. This book is for those moments—the ones when you stop running on autopilot and start asking deeper questions about purpose, authenticity, and how to live with meaning in an unpredictable world.Written in clear, down-to-earth language, it explores the ideas behind existentialism without academic jargon or abstract theory. Instead, it focuses on what those id...

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The Patron Saint of Restless HeartsThis is not a book about Saint Augustine. In a way, it's a book Augustine has written about each of us.Popular speaker and award-winning author James K. A. Smith has spent time on the road with Augustine and invites us to join him on this journey with an ancient African thinker who knows far more about us than we might expect. Augustine, says Smith, is the patron saint of restless hearts--a guide who has been there, asked ...

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The death penalty has been called the harshest punishment a society can give—and one of the most debated issues in history. For centuries, people have argued whether it delivers justice or injustice, safety or cruelty, fairness or inequality. This book takes readers deep into that debate, giving space to both sides of the argument without telling you what to think.From ancient executions to modern trials, the story unfolds across cultures and centuries. Some chapters explore why pe...

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Cultural Liturgies

Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans--as Augustine noted--are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love.James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in what will be a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God. Ultimately, Sm...

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From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life.Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of negativity – from comparing ourselves to others and doom scrolling on social media, to a paralysis of choice and chasing external gratification that does nothing to nurture authentic happiness. We need ...