Julien Wilson survived Brookside High.But surviving the Monster inside him was only the beginning.Months after the violence that left his school shattered, Julien is still confined to Havenford Adolescent Psychiatric Institute. He barely speaks. He follows the routines. He keeps the Monster buried as deeply as he can.Then he realizes he isn't the only one carrying something in the dark.Ellie Goodman has spent her life learning how to be good—how to sit corre...

"With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower never returned to civilization and those who did, often did s...

This sweeping history of thirteenth century England examines how the successive reigns of two very different kings established the English way of life.In 1204, the great Angevin Empire was fragmenting under King John's rule. Unable to withstand France's invasion of Normandy, John also faced difficult relations with the papacy, and rising dissent among his barons. By the time John died in 1216, the failed Magna Carta gave way to civil conflict, and more than half of ...

Did you know that there are certain types of prayers that Satan would like you to pray? Is the enemy wounding you with your own sword? Are you or your church experiencing calamities that prayer does not remedy? Heart attacks, miscarriages, runaway children, sudden illnesses, cancer, or untimely deaths? In this timely book, John Paul Jackson reveals some startling insights that will uncover spiritual strategies of the dark side. Find out how you can protect yourself from Satan's onslaught a...

Has the wool been pulled over your eyes? With keen insight, John Paul Jackson peers through the enemy's smokescreen and exposes one of the most deceptive snares used to destroy the Church. Bibically anchored, this fascinating book is seasoned with years of divine revelation and filled with stories of those who have encountered the Jezebel spirit. Whether you're a leader or a layperson, this book will challenge the way you interact with others in the Body of Christ, and it will show you how...

Intimacy with God begins in His sanctuary. What would it take for you to embark on a journey of the heart? This type of journey doesn't allow for a religious spirit, and only one thing is certain: You will never be the same again. Join John Paul as he describes what it is like to love God from Heaven's throne, touching what you've only dreamed about - and suddenly discovering that your dreams were far too small.

LGBTQ advice columnist John Paul Brammer writes a “wise and charming” (David Sedaris) memoir-in-essays chronicling his journey from a queer, mixed-race kid in America’s heartland to becoming the “Chicano Carrie Bradshaw” of his generation.“A master class of tone and tenderness.” —The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)“Should be required reading.” —Los Angeles TimesThe first time someone ca...

Common to people of every time and place is a longing for the truth. We want to know! We want to know the purpose of our life, why we are here on earth, where we came from, whether there is a God, who this God is, whether there is an afterlife, and so much more!These most basic and fundamental questions are hopefully in the forefront of our minds. And if they are not, it's never too late to start! This book offers some of the answers to these questions. It offers the answers found ...

As the richly, dowried children of God, we are heirs to God's abundant resources and wealth. Today, as well as throughout eternity, we can reap the amazing blessings of greater influence, favor, and protection that comes with God's name. By the mere power of His name, all healing springs forth, all provisions flow, and all authority is conferred. As you embark on the glorious adventures of knowing God, let Him show you the amazing mysteries and wonders reserved for those who bear His name....

Have you experienced the heartache of rejection? Do you wonder why you don't fit it? Do you crave the approval of others? Everyone experiences rejection, but not everyone has to be damaged by its painful consequences. In this compassionate and spiritually insightful book, John Paul Jackson explains what happens when rejection rules our lives. He helps to identify weaknesses that reveal the many faces of rejection. Discover how to harness the power of rejection, find healing for the scars o...

If a list were made of the greatest human beings who have ever lived, those reflected upon in this four-volume series would be at the top of that list. Though historians often attempt to judge greatness from their own subjective perspective, there must be an objective criteria by which human greatness is judged. The only Person Who is capable of establishing that criteria is God. The criteria that God has established are the virtues, as identified by Jesus and revealed by Him through the h...

Prepare Your Heart for the Savior's ComingWalk through the holy seasons of Advent and Christmas with daily reflections that awaken faith, deepen hope, and enkindle charity.Catholic Daily Reflections for Advent & Christmas guides you day by day through the mystery of our Lord's Incarnation. From the expectant waiting of Advent to the joyous celebration of Christ's birth, each reflection is rooted in Sacred Scripture and the Catholic...