First Century

Nothing in our present Christian culture matches the early followers of Jesus. Our imitation religion we practice today is just a shadow of the power and majesty that the Christians of the first three centuries enjoyed. The history that you have been taught about Christianity has been tainted.

God Is in the Crowd is an original and provocative blueprint for Judaism in the 21st century. Presented through the lens of Tal Keinan’s unusual personal story, it a sobering analysis of the threat to Jewish continuity. As the Jewish people has become concentrated in just two hubs - America and Israel - it has lost the subtle code of governance that endowed Judaism with dynamism and relevance in the age of Diaspora.

In collaboration with the ACLU, authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman have curated an anthology of essays about landmark cases in the organization’s 100-year history. Fight of the Century takes you inside the trials and the stories that have shaped modern life. Some of the most prominent cases that the ACLU has been involved in - Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Miranda v. Arizona - need little introduction. Others you may never even have heard of, yet their outcomes quietly defined the world we live in now.

On March of 2014 the French Economist, Thomas Piketty, released the English version of his book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century." It immediately became the talk of the nation, hitting the best-seller lists even though it was a long, dense, and difficult economic treatise. It gave substantial, extensively research proof to the claim of the Left that inequality was growing rapidly and would have disastrous political and social consequences. This short critique takes a hard look at the book and points out its flaws.

I was just eight-years-old when Asa Calhoun became my one true love. He was my brother's best friend. He was stoic and solemn, and always believed everything in life had to be perfect. But I saw past his eccentric mannerisms. I found him fascinating. I was 17 when I had my debutante ball. Throughout the years, there was a gradual shift between us. I stopped being the little sister he's always known me as and transformed into a lady. By the end of that night, he found me fascinating.

From the singular voices behind Tom and Lorenzo comes the ultimate guide to all-things RuPaul's Drag Race and its influence on modern LGBTQ culture. Legendary Children centers itself around the idea that not only is RuPaul's Drag Race the queerest show in the history of television, but that RuPaul and company devised a show that serves as an actual museum of queer cultural and social history, drawing on queer traditions and the work of legendary figures going back nearly a century.

As war breaks out among the colonies, a huge ship appears over the UPP mining planet Shānmén, releasing a horror that yields hideous transformations. Rescue is too far away, and the colonists’ only hope appears in the form of the vessel Righteous Fury. It carries the Jackals—an elite mix of former Colonial Marines and Royal Marines. Led by Zula Hendricks, the Jackals seek to rescue the few survivors from the depths of the planet, but have they arrived on time?

In this book, historian Robert C. Stern analyzes the Battle of the Coral Sea, the first major fleet engagement where the warships were never in sight of each other. Unlike the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Coral Sea has received remarkably little study. Stern covers not only the action of the ships and their air groups but also describes the impact of this pivotal engagement.

The New Book of Christian Martyrs commemorates those modern-day heroes. In this update to Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Johnnie Moore and Jerry Pattengale highlight key martyrs of past centuries and feature stories of contemporary martyrs around the world. Through tears, Johnnie and Jerry offer this compendium of heroes from the first century to the twenty-first century, from Europe to Africa and from Asia to the Americas, to inspire Christians around the globe.

Seeking fortune and glory, eighteen year old Sam volunteers to become the newest crew member aboard the privateer ship Invader. The only problem is, Sam has no actual sailing experience! When the handsome captain calls him to his quarters for a private meeting, Sam learns that there is one thing that the willing young lad can provide to the men of the Invader. AVAST contains all the chapters of the Mastered and Commanded series, including a brand new fourth bonus chapter! This book contains smoking hot pirate love and is for readers 18+

In Masters of Modern Soccer, Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl asks: How do some of the game's smartest figures master the craft of soccer? By profiling players in every key position (American phenomenon Christian Pulisic, Mexican superstar Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, Belgium's Vincent Kompany, Spain's Xabi Alonso, Germany's Manuel Neuer) and management (Belgium coach Roberto Martínez and Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc), Wahl reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field and execute in high pressure game situations.

Worlds collide in first century Rome when upper-class Octavia purchases the recently enslaved Julius in a desperate attempt to escape her life of abuse. When she offers him a deal to ensure both of their freedom, neither of them can imagine the danger and difficulties that await them. As an unseen enemy threatens their new life, they will embark on a quest for answers that spans the Roman Empire and tests their faith in God. Along their journey, they will meet apostles and adversaries and seek to spread the gospel that has freed them. Grab your favorite beverage and curl up with this book ...

Hear the stories of Paul's continued travels to the first-century churches narrated from the unique perspective of Priscilla, a vibrant first-century Christian woman! Paul faces the darkest days of his entire life, while he frantically searches for the missing Titus. Are Paul's fears warranted? Has Titus been assassinated in Corinth? Listen to Paul's most personally revealing letter to the church at Corinth. And marvel at the truths Paul conveys to the church in Rome, a letter of all that Paul considered central to the Christian life.

Patrick's vow to return to Ireland is a promise forged in the fires of captivity, but his journey back to the Emerald Isle where he was enslaved is no pilgrimage of peace. It's a clash of worlds, where the ancient pagan traditions collide with the rising tide of Christianity. Pagan kings plot to kill him, while in the shadows, dark wizards conjure forces beyond human comprehension. And from the earth itself, the dead begin to stir. "Who calls and awakens me from my torments?" a chilling voice echoes, as skeletal hands claw their way from crumbling tombs. Patrick's own soul hangs in the ...

It's time to start over from zero. What happened to the Western church? Why are we losing the generation under thirty and reaching so few nonbelievers? In Church Zero, Peyton Jones examines one of our biggest problems: squeezing our leaders into a mold that cuts their hair and drains away their commando strength. Scripture lays out a leadership model that worked explosively in the first century.

Robert L. Fleegler's narrative history of the 1988 election draws from untapped archival sources and revealing oral history interviews to uncover just how consequential this moment was for American politics. Identifying the seeds of political issues to come, Fleegler delivers an engaging review of an election that set a template for the political dynamics that define our lives to this day.

"Hampshire Stories by Joe Giampaolo is a stellar collection of short stories” (Literary Titan, 2020) - "A delightful story brimming with sophistication and charm" (Indies Today, 2022) The Hampshire Stories Series, Deluxe Edition is an award-winning anthology of selected short stories set in 19th-century England. This collection includes twelve short stories divided by genre (Previously published). -- 2020 Literary Titan Book Award, Gold Medal, (Hampshire Stories) -- 2022 Global Book Awards, Bronze Medal, Historical Romance, (Hampshire Stories) -- Readers' Favorite, Five Star Seal, (The ...

Private Ben Leeman, MM, is typical of so many unknown British Tommies who unhesitatingly answered the call to arms when Britain was in peril. Where Ben’s story differs from most, is that when he enlisted in the 15th (Bantam) Battalion, Notts and Derby Regiment, The Sherwood Foresters, he was just 15 years old. A Century of Silence tells Ben’s story from a happy childhood in Grimsby, through his enlistment and training in 1915, and his desperate fight for survival in the trenches of the Somme and the killing fields of Flanders.

The Jerusalem temple was the focal point of the celebration of the seven feast days of the Lord. Those feast days, overseen by the Levitical priesthood, were a foundational part of the Law of Moses. The feast days were to be celebrated as long as the Law of Moses was in effect. All agree that the first four feast days were prophetic foreshadows of the ministry of Christ, his passion and resurrection. All agree that the final three feast days foreshadowed the coming kingdom, Judgment, Day of the Lord, Resurrection and the New Creation. The first four of the feast days were fulfilled while ...

Luke wanted just an ordinary simple life until a wandering missionary disrupted his plans forever.He agreed only to go with the man to Greece, but the amazing things he saw there brought him to faith in Jesus. He returned with a heart-felt dedication to the crucified Savior, whose plan for Luke’s life seemed not to include what he wanted most.Will he find true love? Will he go with the apostle even when his heart cries, “No! Don’t go!” Will he complete what Christ wanted despite the discouraging obstacles in his way?Enter the world of the Gentile Christians in little communities ...