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The story of Jacob gives me hope. Jacob is no less than a rogue. If Jacob were alive in the 21st century, he would be one of those ruthless entrepreneurs who would take advantage of their staff and pay them a pittance. He would outwit his competitors and pull every trick in the book. Jacob would be the JR Ewing. Why does Jacob give me hope? Quite simply, if God can love, choose, and accept a character like Jacob, then he will accept me, who has failed him continually for the past 60 years.

The Church is a great organisation, but it is achieving little today. Therefore, any burdened that the Church is achieving little need to study the character of Isaac and learn from him. This book seeks to recount the life of Isaac, and look for deeper meaning related to us in the 21st century, but I must confess, I found this a difficult book to write, and I hope this does not detract from the content.

Abraham's life is a story that reflects all of our lives. Where are we on that story? The story of Abraham is crucial to every single person in this world, as God promised that every nation on Earth would be blessed through Abraham. It is the dawn of God creating a people for himself, which continues until this day.

Lot was the nephew of the patriarch Abraham and learned from him as they emigrate from Iraq/Iran area to Israel, 4,000 years ago. Abraham, the father of the Israelis and the Arabs, is a giant of the faith, but Lot got sidetracked and lost everything. This book follows his progress and examines what lies behind the scenes. Learn about the fascinating escape from Sodom when God rained fire down upon it and finish up appreciating the faithfulness of God.

The Triumvirate of Life is an exposition of the interrelations between the Earth, humankind, and the choices of humankind which continue to shape - or more aptly put, unshape - the Earth. This book highlights scientific discoveries that identify issues knocking on the doors of religions and asserts the place of humankind in the world by exploring the answers to religious and philosophical questions that have been asked for many years.

In just eight achievable steps, you can finally eliminate stress and anxiety for good with the help of this handy guide. And even better, you can do it in the comfort of your own home, without having to discuss your personal life with a stranger or pay for expensive therapies. 

This audiobook is full of riddles of different levels of difficulty for children. The riddles can also be enjoyed by adults!

Hanz Waterman of the Seventh Fire Watch House is a firefighter and the chief criminal investigator for his district. Like the great river, Waterman’s life flows smoothly in the Burgevin capital, the City of Bridges, until he is ordered to investigate the murder of a woman attached to the mighty Khalzidi Empire’s embassy. Now, Waterman is caught up in the machinations of the rich and powerful. Will Waterman and his men find the killer before politics and technological change engulf the City of Bridges in a cataclysm of smoke, fire, and blood? 

In this brutally honest and sometimes heart-wrenching book, Ali Carter takes you through his personal journey from chef to police officer, to family mediator and ultimately, founder of a tech start-up.

In this brutally honest and sometimes heart-wrenching book, Ali Carter takes you through his personal journey from chef to police officer, to family mediator and ultimately, founder of a tech start-up. Improving your life and making significant changes for the better is challenging - especially if you have complex childhood issues, react terribly to rejection and think you can do it all by yourself, as Ali did.

Jack Dawe is an unconventional street cop. His ability to not act or look like a "Copper" enabled him to infiltrate the drug networks of the UK. This no-holds-barred, explosive, and, at times, humorous account of undercover policing takes the listener through a journey of crime, violence, and deception. This memoir is a true story of poacher turned game keeper. A veteran of 30 years’ service as a soldier and police officer, Jack reveals how he grew from a young thief into a soldier in search of danger and adventure across the world. 

There are many publications out there written by ex-police officers on how to join the police, say the right things in an interview, how to pass exams, and of course the memoirs of those who survived their 30 years of service in various roles.

Delivering the untold truth about why it’s so important to express yourself, ‘Find Your Creative Mojo’ provides the perfect manifesto on finding your voice, your passions and unleashing your creative soul. Whether you’re taking your first step or looking to awaken your arty side, you’ll be reaching for this book whenever you find your creative voice in need of a boost. A rattling book, Josh Langley mixes humour, inspirational quotes, and quirky anecdotes to craft one cocktail of creative love letter to art. Ideal for any budding creative soul.

Determined to find out what happens when we die, Josh Langley takes listeners on an extraordinary journey to uncover the secrets to the age-old question pondered by all of humanity. Visiting crematoriums, conducting out-of-body experiments and entering conversations with the deceased, you’re invited on this daring and intriguing afterlife investigation for a humorous and compelling ride. Following Langley’s lifelong obsession with the afterlife, his surprising and thought-provoking conclusions will leave you spiralling long after the last word.

"Do monsters always stay in the book where they were born? Are they content to live out their lives on paper, and never step foot into the real world?" The Villa Diodati, on the shore of Lake Geneva, 1816: the Year without Summer. As Byron, Polidori, and Mr and Mrs Shelley shelter from the unexpected weather, old ghost stories are read and new ghost stories imagined. Born by the twin brains of the Shelleys is Frankenstein, one of the most influential tales of horror of all time. In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley's creation.

Cut through the noise and get to the truth with Dr David Craig’s "Lie Catcher: Becoming a Human Lie Detector in Under 60 Minutes". From making a purchase, negotiating a contract to dealing with children, "Lie Catcher" provides fast, simple and effective techniques to enable you to harness expert detective skills in your day-to-day life - in less than 60 minutes. With over 20 years of practical and academic experience, Dr David Craig provides a fully credentialed and accessible guide. Ideal for education, parents, relationships, and business activities.

Anyone involved in organized worship has probably seen what worship can be, and they've wondered: How can we tap into that transformative spirit more often? How can we overcome the problems of urgency, fatigue, and the temptation to just go through the motions? How can we gather before God, consistently ready to receive his presence? In Before We Gather, Zac Hicks—author of the best-selling book The Worship Pastor—provides a unique year-long devotional that focuses the attention of worship teams and individuals on God.

Moses is one of the giants of the Old Testament, so much so that the Jews always talk of "the law of Moses" throughout history. If I had to liken Moses to a character today, I would place him above Martin Luther, D L Moody, The Wesleys, Billy Graham.