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This fascinating audiobook is the first volume in a projected cultural history of the United States, from the earliest English settlements to our own time. It is a history of American folkways as they have changed through time, and it argues a thesis about the importance for the United States of having been British in its cultural origins. While most people in the United States today have no British ancestors, they have assimilated regional cultures which were created by British colonists, even while preserving ethnic identities at the same time.

The modern conception of sacrifice is at once cast as a victory of self-discipline over desire and condescended to as destructive and archaic abnegation. But even in the Old Testament, the dual natures of sacrifice, embodying both ritual slaughter and moral rectitude, were at odds. In this analysis, Terry Eagleton makes a compelling argument that the idea of sacrifice has long been misunderstood. Pursuing the complex lineage of sacrifice in a lyrical discourse, Eagleton focuses on the Old and New Testaments, offering a virtuosic analysis of the crucifixion.

Ruled by a maniacal dictator and cut off from the outside world, the citizens of North Korea are living in a darkness that has nearly destroyed them. Famine, malnourishment, and poverty are rampant as the North Korean government spends fortunes on nuclear weapons testing. Christians inside the closed nation face brutal persecution to ensure the underground church survives. But hope is not completely lost. Everyday, brave men and women put their lives on the line to bring light into the darkness. “Braving North Korea” is a collection of their covert stories of rescue, aid, and ...

Don't miss out on this incredible holiday adventure with this special historical Western Mail Order Bride romance boxed set from #1 bestselling author and Kindle All-Star Katie Wyatt! Curl up with a cup of hot chocolate by a fire and settle down for a cozy read! Follow Sally, Amelia, Jenny, Margaret, Jane, and Bessie as they venture into the Wild West, pursuing their dreams. The road to true love never runs smooth … buckle up and join the girls on their frontier adventures—and don’t forget Christmas is just around the corner, so miracles might just happen! The Complete Christmas ...

She's a city girl returning to her hometown. He's a country boy through and through. When these two former best friends (and ex-lovers) start working together, romantic sparks fly that could ignite a wildfire... Will Regina and Blake get burned or can they tame the flames into true love? Regina Barlow never looked back after she left Chestnut Springs in her rear-view mirror. She likes living in a big city, and she's not thrilled to be going back to the small town in the Texas Hill Country. When Gina arrives at The Texas Longhorn Ranch as their new pastry chef, it's not the first time she's ...

It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's 60 years old.

In this book, Jake Meador diagnoses our society's decline as the failure of a particular story we've told about ourselves: the story of modern liberalism. He shows us how that story has led to our collective loss of meaning, wonder, and good work, and then recovers each of these by grounding them in a different story - a story rooted in the deep tradition of the Christian faith.

What could unite a disgruntled DA and the pretty teacher, responsible for his hung jury? Perhaps his little boy in need of love… One of her first graders sparks her concern. Beginning teacher, Patience knows first hand what getting a reputation for trouble-making may do to a child’s future. She sets out to prevent this. But a stint of jury duty takes her out of the classroom, away from Jackson, and into conflict with Jackson’s dad, by-the-book DA Gil Montgomery. He knows more about his small town and the law than she does. When her lone “not guilty” vote results in a hung jury, it...

Jesus' burial cloth could be the most important Christian relic from all history. Men and women risked their lives to save it - and destroy it. Can it survive war, famine, plagues and earthquakes? Lives, reputations and fortunes are on the line in this powerful and fast-paced Christian historical fiction. Intrigue and action, mystery and suspense are woven throughout the book spanning 14 stories, 3 continents and 2 millennia. Is the Shroud of Turin the only witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Let this story help you decide. This Christian historical fiction, The Only Witness, ...

From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor.

A soul-searching mission beyond the stars. A fractured crew. One man’s faith may ignite a revolution. In a new age of space exploration, the GASA Rosen Bridge embarks on the Earth’s first trans-Solar system expedition through the Rosen Bridge, a recently discovered passage way between systems. On the other side, they find Nuvum, a planet unexpectedly inhabited. What begins as a mission of discovery soon finds more to discover that they ever thought possible. Commander Rick Morgan must not only navigate the stars but his own destiny as well, when he encounters a local disciple of the ...

He’s brash, unpredictable, and seriously over-confident. She’s brilliant, thorough, and way too interested in following the rules. Former SEAL and NCIS investigator Dale Bonham and FBI agent Tamra Bosch have a long history of butting heads, but when a killer from their past resurfaces, they’ll have to figure out how to play nice…or die. It’ll take everything these two hard-headed investigators have to give—and the resources of Dale’s teammates at Knight Tactical Protection—to dig through the taunts and clues. The killer has made it clear, this time, it’s personal. Welcome ...

Cats and Dogs and Mail Order Brides … It’s a recipe for delightful chaos! in one boxed set! You'll get FOUR full novels, Meet Jessica, Dawn, Georgia, and Mary, four women bravely venturing west to chase their dreams. Along the way, they’ll find true love—and more than a few furry critters that will steal your heart as much as the ladies’ handsome suitors! in sweet western romance boxed set. Read all the books in Love Me Love My Dog Western Romance Series bestselling authors, Katie Wyatt with Kat Carson Book 1 Jessica's Teacher: Michael Bradford is enamored by his fiancée Jessica....

Rooted in her experiences growing up in an evangelical Christian family, Jamie Lee Finch’s You Are Your Own offers an overview of evangelicalism and the painful confusion and anxiety experienced under its demands. Finch explores the mechanisms of trauma and how fundamentalist denominations match the patterns connected with PTSD. She elaborates on the doubt, guilt, fear, and grief that haunt those leaving the evangelical faith and offers an approach to help them recover healthy self-worth and resilience.

He's dark as night, a single dad, and a retired bull riding champion. With all his money, his rugged good looks, and his ability to say all the right things, Faith has no chance against Blaze Young's charms. But she’s his complete opposite, and she just doesn't see how they can be together... ...so she ends things with him. But Faith Cromwell can't seem to stay away from Blaze. Rather, they keep getting put together by fate, God, or just plain bad luck. She's not sure which. As the owner of Hole in One, a struggling doughnut dessert truck, Faith feels married to her business. And she's ...

Shephard. Warrior. King. The biblical story of David and his visionary kingdom – as it has never been told before. The first king of Israel, Saul, has angered God, and the tribes of Israel are scattered once more. By God’s order, the prophet Samuel is sent with a prophecy that is about to change a young shepherd's life and the course of the Israelites' history forever. But David, the newly chosen king, has his flaws, and despite all his greatness, he shall have to pay for his sins. Experience the epic biblical story of David and his legacy like never before in simple and straightforward...

He shattered her trust. Now, he holds the key to saving her world. Cyber security expert Paige Penderson's latest mission takes a shocking turn when Cody Lassiter, the man who destroyed her career before it began, emerges from the shadows with a desperate plea. As they race to prevent a catastrophic attack, Paige must confront her past, and her growing feelings for the man who betrayed her. Is Cody friend, or foe? Undercover spy, or deadly double agent? Grappling with the guilt of his past mistakes, Cody struggles to shut down his own feelings for Paige. She has no reason to forgive him for...

How do we make sense of the world's different religions? In today's globalized society, religion is deeply intertwined with every issue we see on the news. But talking about multiple religions can be contentious. Are different faiths compatible somehow? And how can we know whether one religion is more true than another? In this creative thought experiment, Peter Kreeft invites us to encounter dialogues on the world's great faiths.

Fast paced, exciting historical drama with surprise ending... When the charming but penniless Pierre Dupres departs 17th-century France in pursuit of fortune, heartbroken Clare resigns herself to marrying his dull elder brother Jacques. Descended from a long line of midwives, she must bear a daughter to carry on her rewarding ancestral profession with its many secrets. Jacques reluctantly allows Clare to restore Maison Dupres, a crumbling chateau rumoured to be haunted, as their family home but clearly disapproves his wife’s decision to continue pursuing her career, even after the birth ...

Follow six mail-order brides traveling west from the hills of Tennessee. Will their quest lead them to love and happiness underneath the Texas sky? Travel back in time as six brave young women bound by their experience surviving a Yellow Fever epidemic leave the hills of Tennessee and travel West as mail-order brides. Fans of Western historical romance set in the late 19th century will root for each potential bride as she starts her adventure, seeking refuge and a chance for a new life. Will their quest lead them to love and happiness underneath the Texas sky? Inspired by true events ...