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From the beginning of Christianity until now, there has always been a mission emphasis in the church's history. It appears that about every two hundred years, a new impetus to the command of Christ to "go out into all the world" would be initiated. It started with the first disciples of Christ and quickly grew into a worldwide movement. During the first thousand years of Christian mission, many churches, such as the Church of the East (Nestorians), the Coptic Church, the Orthodox Church, and the Roman Catholic Church, would each carve their names in the history of the Christian faith. ...

The powers-that-be in auto racing in the 1920s, namely the American Automobile Association's Contest Board, prohibited everyone who wasn't a White male from the sport. Dewey Gaston, a Black man who went by the name Rajo Jack, broke into the epicenter of racing in California, refusing to let the pervasive racism of his day stop him from competing against entire fields of White drivers. In The Brown Bullet, Bill Poehler uncovers the life of a long-forgotten trailblazer and the great lengths he took to even get on the track.

What begins with A? Aunt Annie's alligator! Learn the ABCs - the Dr. Seuss way.

Modernity developed only in the West - in Europe and North America. Nowhere else did science and democracy arise; nowhere else was slavery outlawed. Only Westerners invented chimneys, musical scores, telescopes, eyeglasses, pianos, electric lights, aspirin, and soap. The question is, why? Unfortunately, that question has become so politically incorrect that most scholars avoid it. But acclaimed author Rodney Stark provides the answers in this sweeping new look at Western civilization.

The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease, and then medicating them is a scandal ready to erupt. In The Diseasing of America's Children, popular family psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author John Rosemond joins pediatrician Dr. Bose Ravenel to uncover the fiction and fallacy behind attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), early-onset bipolar disorder (EOBD), and the drugs prescribed to treat them.

The Foundations of Faith series features important writings from the early Christian Church, with modernized language to make these influential works more accessible to today's reader. Included in Volume 1 are the following works: The Didache (The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) The First and Second Epistles of Clement The Epistle of Barnabas The Odes of Solomon The Epistle of Polycarp The Martyrdom of Polycarp The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus The Seven Prison Epistles of Ignatius Ignatius to the Ephesians Ignatius to the Magnesians Ignatius to the Trallians Ignatius to the Romans ...

How do you get started? Just like any venture, there are certain things you need to take care of, and variables that you need to get right in order to launch yourself as a reputable Airbnb host. And if you’re planning to start on this journey, you can say goodbye to your doubts and worries, because you are in the right place.

The step-by-step formula for turning your Airbnb property into an automated profit center. If you're struggling to effectively market your Airbnb property and feeling lost in a sea of competition…or if you're having difficulty pricing your property competitively, managing reviews, and scaling your Airbnb business…you’re not alone. You may have tried marketing your property on social media, running promotions, and even hiring a professional photographer, but you still can't seem to get the bookings you need to turn a profit.

American Indians remain familiar as icons, yet poorly understood as historical agents. In this ambitious book that ranges across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and eastern California (a region known as the Great Basin), Ned Blackhawk places Native peoples squarely at the center of a dynamic and complex story as he chronicles two centuries of Indian and imperial history that profoundly shaped the American West.

When two sisters, Maya and Everly, slip through a loose fence board in their backyard, they discover an Enchanted Garden in the woods beyond. The girls enter a fantastic world filled with mystical plants, a garden fairy, and a great golden eagle as the Gardener. One mistake puts the sisters, the Garden, and their new friends in danger. Will the wild animals of the forest destroy their beautiful garden? What can the girls do to save the friends they love? Award-winning Christian author, Erin Greneaux, creates a fantastical world that captivates the imagination of young girls. The Enchanted ...

A magical journey to courage, calm, and self-discovery. When nine-year-old Finn’s school becomes too much to handle, he escapes to the safety of his bedroom, seeking comfort in books and video games. But this time, something magical happens—Finn is transported to the enchanting Forest of Tranquility, a world where his wildest adventures come alive. In this extraordinary realm, Finn encounters wise creatures and embarks on exciting adventures that teach him how to stay calm, manage his emotions, and find his inner courage. As he faces magical trials and real-life challenges, Finn ...

“CHILLING HISTORICAL HORROR” “Wildly imaginative” A delicious mix of history, horror, and love. Three early American gothic tales, including America’s last witch trial in 1730, the birth of the Jersey Devil in 1735, and the true origin of the Headless Horseman in 1776. In 1730 Ben Franklin published a story about a witch trial in Mount Holly, in The Pennsylvania Gazette. But did he tell the complete story, or was it a coverup of more sinister and frightening events? Emmet, an aspiring reporter, takes his first assignment for Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette and travels to New ...

So many of us fail to live the life we dreamed of as a child, we all tend to go through our lives in a rush in a world that's all about competing with everyone else. We finish up in a job we don't enjoy, we only accepted the job for the money, (wrong decision). Most people live their life's in regret. If you have ever had the misfortune of experiencing regret, it is not a nice thing to experience. You must do the things you need to do to avoid regrets in your life. Throughout our life, it’s important to step back regularly and make sure we’re living the way we want– so we can get the ...

With the same ability to make personalities and events come alive that characterizes his classic Skid Road, Murray Morgan here tells the colorful story of Tacoma, "the City of Destiny," and southern Puget Sound, where many major events of Washington's history took place. Drawing upon original journals and reports, Morgan builds Puget's Sound around individuals, interweaving portraits of well-known historical figures with a raucous parade of saloonkeepers, politicians, union organizers, schemers, and swindlers.

Every story starts with a single idea, a spark that sets your imagination on fire. Sometimes you might yearn to tell a story but can't find that initial spark. Maybe you just need one fresh idea to coax that wimpy flicker into a roaring, magical blaze? To that end, I’ve created a list of silly, funny, interesting, and crazy prompts that you can use to get your imagination burning. All you need to do is take one prompt (or throw a dozen together) and write down your notes and ideas in the space provided. I hope you have a lot of fun, and I can’t wait to read your stories! 5-Star Review ...

The 5 AM hour is simply a magical time to wake up and begin your day. You will achieve mental clarity and get things done. There will be no distractions from your phone, social media, or even friends and family - everyone is sleeping.

Introducing "Unraveling Alzheimer's," a comprehensive guide that de-mystifies one of the most devastating and widespread diseases of our time. This eBook is a roadmap designed to break down and illuminate the complex world of Alzheimer's, catering to a vast audience, ranging from those who want to understand the disease in depth to those coping with a loved one's diagnosis. The content is meticulously structured, starting with a concise overview of Alzheimer's and followed by an in-depth look at the science behind the disease. The guide strategically debunks common myths and misconceptions ...

"The Prince and the Gypsy" is a romance and adventure book set in Connecticut and the Florida Everglades during the early 20th century. This compelling tale follows the life of an eccentric young woman, Nina Rivers, and her captivating journey of self-discovery set against the backdrop of her fascinating family history. Storyline Our adventure begins with a chance encounter between Nina and an aviator on her Connecticut farm, where a witty exchange sets the tone for Nina’s spirited nature. The narrative then shifts to Liam Granberry, Nina's cousin. He presents a stark contrast to Nina ...

Does time heal all wounds? Or do some last forever? Pennsylvania, 1971: Graham Davidson is a young man with survivor’s guilt after the death of three siblings. Estranged from his father and seeking a direction in his life, Graham learns about vision quests from a Crow Indian. He secures seasonal employment in Yellowstone National Park and embarks on a spiritual journey. Wyoming Territory, 1871: Under a full moon at a sacred thermal area, Graham finds himself in Yellowstone a century earlier - one year before it was established as a national park.

In life and in death, slaves were commodities, their monetary value assigned based on their age, gender, health, and the demands of the market. The Price for Their Pound of Flesh is the first book to explore the economic value of enslaved people through every phase of their lives—including preconception, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, the senior years, and death—in the early American domestic slave trade.