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In his most ambitious work to date, Thomas L. Friedman shows that we have entered an age of dizzying acceleration - and explains how to live in it. Due to an exponential increase in computing power, climbers atop Mount Everest enjoy excellent cell phone service, and self-driving cars are taking to the roads. A parallel explosion of economic interdependency has created new riches as well as spiraling debt burdens.

Read by the author. How to keep your marriage together when the trials of life threaten to rip it apart. It's not a question of if your marriage will face trials. It's a question of when. Illness or injury. Job loss or financial burdens. Addiction. Anxiety. Infidelity. Loss of faith. Whether...

Audiobook narrated by the author. Gary Thomas, pastor and bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, believes that one simple word can bring hope, light, and life into any marriage: Cherish. Most marriages survive by gritting teeth and holding on. But what if surviving marriage wasn't the goal? What...

Découvrez pourquoi il vous est si facile de parler avec certaines personnes alors que d'autres vous semblent vraiment idiotes. Avez-vous déjà essayé de raisonner votre partenaire tout en ayant l'impression de vous adresser à un mur ? Êtes-vous déjà sorti d'une réunion avec le sentiment confus de ne pas avoir cerné les principaux enjeux de la discussion ? Ou encore, vous est-il déjà arrivé de ne pas réussir à vous faire comprendre par votre interlocuteur, et ce, même après avoir reformulé vos idées ?

Of all the legends of Western civilization, perhaps the glorious adventures of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are the best known. The Quest for the Holy Grail, and the undying illicit love between Sir Launcelot and Queen Guenevere, have provided inspiration for storytellers and poets down the ages, and sparked so many films and books of our own time.

A quiet summer night...a neat suburban house...and another innocent, happy family is shattered -- the latest victims of a grisly series of hideous sacrificial killings that no one understands, and no one can stop. Nobody lives to tell of the unimaginable carnage. Only the blood-stained walls...

The four seasons of the Wessex year form the backdrop for the delightful romance of Dick Dewy and Fancy Day. The ups and downs of their courtship are set alongside the story of the rustics who form the church choir.

The history of the Western church is stained by injustice. The impulse to resist justice and look the other way has harmed the church and the people it aims to serve. But a different future is possible. In The Justice of Jesus, Joash Thomas surveys the history of injustice and colonization in the Global South at the hands of the Western church. He shows that in addition to harming colonized peoples, colonization has limited Western Christians' understanding of the gospel, leading us to devalue the pursuit of justice for our neighbors on the margins.

Within every community, toxic people can be found hiding in families, couples, companies, and places of worship. The cryptic nature of psychological abuse involves repetitious mind games played by one individual or a group of people. Psychological abuse leaves no bruises. There are no broken bones. There are no holes in the walls. The bruises, brokenness, and holes are held tightly within the target of the abuse.

In this compact yet comprehensive history of ancient Greece, Thomas R. Martin brings alive Greek civilization from its Stone Age roots to the fourth century BC. Focusing on the development of the Greek city-state and the society, culture, and architecture of Athens in its Golden Age, Martin integrates political, military, social, and cultural history in a book that will appeal to students and general audiences alike. Now in its second edition, this classic work now features updates throughout.

DOOM 34 is the first behind-the-scenes insider’s recounting of a high-stakes mission that changed the course of modern combat. It combines the fast-paced, breath­less development of a highly classified, innovative weapon with the selection and training of untested aviators who executed this top-secret Black Ops mission in the run-up to Operation Desert Storm. This mission pushed the limits of human endurance and mechanical design.

Der angesehene Schriftsteller Gustav von Aschenbach reist zur Erholung nach Venedig. Als er dem jugendlichen Tadzio begegnet, erwacht in ihm eine obsessive Bewunderung, die ihn immer tiefer in einen Strudel aus Sehnsucht, Selbsttäuschung und Verfall zieht. Während um ihn herum eine unheilvolle Krankheit die Stadt bedroht, verliert Aschenbach Schritt für Schritt die Kontrolle über sein geordnetes Leben.

After an AI leader was elected to save the planet from environmental destruction, humanity faces an even deadlier threat in the explosive sequel to Artificial Wisdom. Five years have passed since journalist Marcus Tully singlehandedly swung the results of a global election. To give humankind a...

A Brave Ape. A Radiant Goddess. A Forest on the Brink of Darkness. In a mystical world where apes swing through enchanted trees and goddesses guard ancient secrets, one unexpected bond will determine the fate of an entire realm. Meet Nunu, a fearless young ape with a heart full of questions and the courage to chase answers beyond the known. When he encounters Luna, the powerful yet compassionate Goddess of Gem, their worlds collide sparking a journey that blends magic, mystery, and the strength of unlikely friendship.

Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice—she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job—and got it! It was only the beginning. After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans?

What makes a person go to a freshly dug grave and dig up a discarded baby with no means of keeping that child hidden or even alive? For five years, this child has had no interaction with humans but one. Then, this child then survives in the wilderness alone and makes his way into civilization.

Stop feeling left behind by the digital age and start using the most powerful tool of our time—with confidence, safety, and a touch of Texas humor. Does the phrase "Artificial Intelligence" make you want to go back to rotary phones and paper maps? You aren’t alone. For many in the 60+ generation, the "AI Revolution" feels more like a confusing invasion. But what if AI wasn’t a monster under the bed? What if it was a "Digital Shepherd" ready to help you preserve your legacy, protect your family, and deepen your faith?

Sieben Semester Erzähltheorie treffen auf den Alltag. Der Alltag gewinnt. Meistens. Ein Erzähler sucht das ganz große Drama. Er findet: Maren. „Unerzählbar“ ist die Comedy-Hörspielserie über den ewigen Kampf zwischen epischer Literatur und ostfriesischem Pragmatismus. Während die körperlose Erzählerstimme verzweifelt versucht, aus alltäglichen Dingen wie Tupperdosen und Supermarkteinkäufen ein literarisches Meisterwerk zu formen, grätscht Maren – Zahnarzthelferin aus Oldenburg – humorvoll dazwischen. Zwischen den Fronten dieses ungleichen Duos: Kater Dieter, der sich aus ...

Discover the fascinating world of the early 20th century through Marvels of Scientific Invention, which explores 19 of the most intriguing inventions from that era. While some of these inventions have stood the test of time and continue to shape our lives today, others reflect the optimistic spirit of progress that can elicit a chuckle in modern readers. For instance, the methods used to create ice back then remain captivating, while the notion of using dynamite in farming might raise an eyebrow today. With a diverse range of subjects that highlight the wonders of science and innovation, this ...

In the late eighteenth century, English writers began to explore the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, inspired not only by the works of painters like Claude Lorrain and Nicolas Poussin but by the allure of nature itself. This remote region evolved from a secluded farming area into a celebrated romantic landscape, immortalized in Thomas West’s A Guide to the Lakes (1778). Unlike his predecessors, who merely traveled through the Lakes, West, a resident, invites readers on an immersive journey through the districts breathtaking scenery, with the notable exception of Wastwater. A ...