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The mission of the Church has always been to "go and make disciples of all people." But between "going" and "making" the Church has to Connect with people. The way disciples are made has not changed in 2000 years. But how we "go" and how we "connect" with people has changed dramatically in the 21st century.  

Award-winning writer Bill Schelly relates how comics and fandom saved his life in this engrossing story that begins in the burgeoning comic fandom movement of the 1960s and follows the twists and turns of a career that spanned 50 years. Schelly recounts his struggle to come out at a time when homosexuality was considered a mental illness, how the egalitarian nature of fandom offered a safe haven for those who were different, and how his need for creative expression eventually overcame all obstacles. 

Plot Fiction Like the Masters is an exercise in listening like a writer - listening with the purpose of figuring out how the plots of a few recognized masterpieces succeed in making one continue. The reason for proposing this as a way of learning plot-making is my own experience as a writer - that the most accomplished novelists are the greatest teachers and that their lessons may be drawn from a close study of their work. The three novels under consideration have all achieved astonishing success. They are all not only recognized masterpieces of their very different genres.

This audiobook is intended for individuals who want to learn how to analyze people through their nonverbal and verbal cues. If you want to learn the skill of human analysis, you can use the knowledge you can acquire from this book to improve and nurture your relationships, understand people’s personality types, and acquire a positive frame of mind when dealing with people.

Clarence and Annette have been together for 38 years. In 38 and Counting: Making It Last!, they share their story, experiences, and life long lessons to find and secure relationships. How will you find the right partner? How will you make the relationship last? Clarence and Annette answer these questions with five practical steps to relationship success.

If you’re haunted by fear and anxiety, or feel depressed and hopeless, this book will provide you guidelines in taking hold of the steering wheel of your life. CBT is so broad, encompassing other vital disciplines, that the chapters focus more on the topics that would change your way of thinking to a more positive one.  

Alcoholism is a serious health and social problem that needs special attention. Alcohol-related incidents claim the lives of nearly 100,000 Americans each year. This audiobook is about alcoholism. It defines what this disorder is and discusses the causes and symptoms. It also contains helpful information on how to address the problem and successfully quit drinking.

This audiobook will provide you with advice, tools, and methods to best utilize your time and thereby live your life to the fullest extent! Don’t let your life pass you by only to catch you regretting the lost time in your winter years. Be the master of your time. This audiobook will help you increase productivity, save time, and organize your life so that you can do the things that you want to do instead of what other people want you to do! 

Empath: An Essential Blueprint for Understanding the Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People is intended for persons, who want to harness their abilities as Empaths. It can also serve as a guide for individuals, who want to develop their skills as Empaths. There may be an incredible power of an Empath within you, but you're not aware of it. That power wants to be unleashed - only - you don't recognize it. If you often experience being too emotional, or being overly sensitive with people around you, and you feel drained with all the sensations you frequently endure, you may be an Empath waiting to be discovered.

This book bundle aims to gather knowledge about various proven willpower and negotiation techniques and deliver it to you in a practical, easy to understand, and actionable manner. Use it like you would use an instruction manual, for simply listening to it is not doing justice to yourself. When you understand the sciences and art of willpower and negotiation, it is easier to use them to create a life of your dreams. The concept of willpower alone has grown leaps and bounds in the last few decades.

This book is intended for individuals who want to start practicing Stoicism in their lives. If you’re a beginner, striving to become a Stoic, you’ve got the right book. This book is a beginner’s guide and not an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of Stoicism. Furthermore, it is presented in simple language that anyone can grasp easily.

In 1866, Peter Baxter's misfortune ends the day he leaves Badgerys Creek orphanage. Unsure of what to do next, Peter finds himself on a farm run by Mr. Brown. An aging man, Brown needs help and is happy to give Peter a place to live in exchange for his labor. Unbeknownst to Peter, Brown's past is riddled with dark secrets tied to the same orphanage, which he has documented in a red folder.

Many people wonder through life without knowing their real purpose. They skip from job to job hoping to stumble into something they like, or can at least handle. There's no need to continue living like this. This book is here to help you learn how to do just that.

Are you running a highly successful company that just doesn't seem to be growing? You may be so operationally focused that you’ve ignored one of the most important aspects of an expanding business, working from a market-based perspective. In The Growth Gears, Art Saxby and Pete Hayes share their linear method of transforming your business into a market-focused organization.

Many people hide behind the theory of creative chaos and how it leads to great achievements. But if you care enough to research the theory, you will find out that it doesn't apply to your everyday life. It applies to a universal structure of a pattern much greater than what your mind can perceive and imagine, so what seems like a disorganized and chaotic pattern now is actually a great plan that will unfold sometime in the future. This book, Time Management, will provide you with advice, tools, and methods to utilize your time best and thereby live your life to the fullest extent!

Imagine a life where your work day primarily consists of meeting exciting people in exciting places. Looking at the world through the lens of your camera, you spend your Monday night backstage taking candid shots of a band who's playing a gig at a new venue. Tuesday, you have a photoshoot scheduled with a company that is seeking to promote itself more professionally online. This type of lifestyle doesn't have to be a dream.

This book contains valuable information on starting your own photography business in the music industry, and also how to grow a photography business through portrait parties. It's truly an advantage if you are a photographer by profession, but if not, it doesn't mean that you could not open your own small business. This book can help you get the ball rolling with your startup. Despite the fact that people now own smart phones with great cameras, nothing can beat the skill of a professional photographer.

Would you like to generate additional income every day with penny stocks? Do you have a dream of launching a startup and becoming a successful entrepreneur? Buying and selling penny stocks makes it possible for you to work from home and make lots of money in the process! After listening to this book you'll have a clear understanding of what the business model of buying and selling penny stocks includes and how the business really works from A to Z.

In most cases, when a church needs a lawyer, it hires a lawyer. When it needs a plumber, it hires a plumber. But when it comes to making business decisions, most churches convene well-meaning but often inexperienced volunteers to form a committee, then they take a month and vote on the color to paint a door in the nursery. Conducting business this way kills the vision and drains the passion out of right-brained, creative, relational pastors and ministry leaders.

Photography was my hobby for nearly 12 years before circumstance led me to try and start a portrait business. Through hard work, dedication, and experimentation, I have created a successful photography business from the ground up. I believe that anyone with an artistic eye behind the lens and the willingness to work for it can create a successful entrepreneurial business in the same way that I have. I want to impart with you the knowledge you need to make it as an independent photographer.