Modern Day

In a world increasingly defined by mobility and flexibility, the concept of a traditional, brick-and-mortar home is evolving. For some, the allure of a life untethered to a single location can become irresistible. This book is an invitation to explore that lifestyle, not as a concept, but from someone doing it. Within these pages, you'll find tales of adventure, practical advice, and candid reflections on what it truly means to call every new place home. It's a book about finding community in transient spaces, building a life on the go, and embracing the freedom that comes with a suitcase ...

With seminaries teaching heresy, denominations accepting blasphemy, ministers preaching for currency, and true biblical Christians being accused of lunacy, there is no doubt that we are now in the great apostasy that the Apostle Paul spoke of! Find out why so many denominations today require tithes from their members and proclaim that if one is not tithing to the church, they are disobeying God.

Follow the Leader is a modern day parable for the modern day church filled with important lessons for todays Christian.

Life is short, and it can be as easily wasted as lived to the full. In the midst of our harried modern world, how do we make the most of life and the time we have? In these fast and superficial times, Os Guinness calls us to consequential living. In strong contrast to both Eastern and secularist views of time, he reorients our very notion of history, not as cyclical nor as meaningless, but as linear and purposeful. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, time and history are meaningful, and human beings have agency to live with freedom and consequence in partnership with God.

If you're a lover of history and have a passion for preserving the past, then our new eBook, "Saving History," is the perfect read for you! With a comprehensive guide to historic preservation, this eBook covers everything from the early history of religious architecture to contemporary techniques in preserving historic structures. Take a deep dive into the niche focus of preserving religious buildings with case studies on the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the seismic retrofit of St. Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. Learn about the impact of politics and religion on preservation, ...

I was in the land of the Patriot. I met a beautiful girl at a frat party, but I was too slow to get her number. I saw her again at a victory bonfire. She dropped her phone, and I found it. The next day when I went through it, I found she had training pictures of terrorists' camps. I showed it to my professor whom I trusted. He turned the phone into the Homeland Security Department, and I was contacted by two agents. They informed me that there was a tracking app on the phone, and the terrorists not only knew who I was, but where I was.

expressions of quandaries. life, happiness, dissatisfaction, bullying, choices, obstacles, ideas, thoughts....a twenty-something shares her mind. creative writing can sometimes help you figure things out. getting personal with others is difficult, but sharing sometimes does reach out and help others going through the same things.

Dr. Melody Glenn didn’t expect to find herself working with addiction patients when she started out in medicine. Like most physicians she’s encountered, she harbored a set of conscious and unconscious beliefs about addicts—she even sometimes resented them. Once she realized how effective harm reduction treatments like methadone could be, she set out to discover why these treatments weren’t used more broadly. This led her to Dr. Marie Nyswander.

Ashley Adams doesn’t have time for haters. Already too busy dealing with dead bodies after her stepmother purchased a mortuary, she is ready to put the lid on her judgmental peers. But her focus is shattered when a charming pop star turned student needs her help evading his crazed fans. The last place heartthrob Harry James wants to be is back in school. Sentenced to finish his senior year after a case of accidental arson, the singer longs to return to the stage. But he never expected to meet a girl who could see through the fame to the real person inside.

Whenever things seem to fall apart around Daisy, romance novels are her way of escaping. When immersed in a novel, she can imagine herself in the story as the lead female character. Still, the difference between her and the typical female character in her novels is that she is not your average damsel in distress. Daisy was raised by a military father who ensured his daughter knew survival skills and how to protect herself. Following in her beloved father's footsteps, Daisy joined the army and met Justin. Eventually, Daisy's dreams would come true.

Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives us greater variety and innovation. Yet understanding our place in the global trade network is rarely simple. Trade has become an easy excuse for struggling economies, a scapegoat for our failures to adapt to a changing world, and - for many Americans on both the right and the left - nothing short of a four-letter word. But as Fred P. Hochberg reminds us, trade is easier to understand than we commonly think.

This biography of educational activist and Black studies forerunner Bertha Maxwell-Roddey examines a life of remarkable achievements and leadership in the desegregated South. Sonya Ramsey modernizes the nineteenth-century term "race woman" to describe how Maxwell-Roddey and her peers turned hard-won civil rights and feminist milestones into tangible accomplishments in North Carolina and nationwide from the late 1960s to the 1990s.

A modern classic, City of Many Days traces the interwoven lives of residents of Jerusalem in the years of the British mandate—and the decades that formed the city’s modern character. Through her unique polyphonic writing, Shulamith Hareven creates characters who are at once empathetic, intriguing, and familiar. Homebodies and prostitutes, Arabs and Jews, patriots and recluses, military men and country cooks, informers and rebels—they all make up an unforgettable mosaic of the shimmering city, Jerusalem.

Spring arrives with a rush of words, and Ralph Waldo Emerson stands at the threshold, pen in hand. May-Day and Other Pieces is not just a collection of poems—it is an invitation to witness the shifting tides of nature, thought, and destiny through the eyes of one of America's sharpest philosophical minds. From the awakening landscapes of May-Day to the untamed wilderness of The Adirondacs, Emerson moves effortlessly between the grandeur of the world and the depths of the soul.

Discover the timeless wisdom of Sikhism and bring spirituality into your daily life with A Year of Sikh Wisdom: 365 Reflections on Gurbani for Modern Living. This transformative guide offers a year-long journey through the sacred teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib, providing meaningful insights and practical applications to enrich your modern life.What You’ll Find Inside Daily Reflections: Explore a unique verse or teaching for every day of the year, drawn from the profound depths of Sikh scripture and the teachings of the Gurus. Practical Guidance: Learn how to apply the wisdom of ...

Unlock the magic of algorithms and harness the power of mathematics to solve everyday challenges with "21st Century Alchemy: How To Utilize Math To Create Algorithms And Solve Everyday Challenges Like A Modern Day Wizard". This groundbreaking book takes you on a captivating journey through the realms of algorithmic alchemy, revealing the secrets of transforming raw data and complex problems into elegant solutions and revolutionary innovations. In a world driven by technology, algorithms have become the invisible threads that weave the fabric of our digital lives. From optimizing personal ...

Nestled in the northernmost corner of Europe lies a land of rugged coastlines, vast forests, and a rich cultural heritage. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of Scandinavia, a land of Vikings, legends, and achievements that have influenced the world.

Cider today runs the gamut from sweet to dry, smooth to funky, made from apples and sometimes joined by other fruits - and even hopped like beer. In American Cider, aficionados Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo give a new wave of consumers the tools to taste, talk about, and choose their ciders, along with stories of the many local heroes saving apple culture and producing new varieties.

Magic is forbidden, but love is destiny. Belal, a young Pakistani American man, discovers a hidden power within himself that makes him a target for the Guardians, ruthless enforcers determined to eliminate witches and wizards. Skye, a young witch, has always longed to escape her coven and live a normal life, so when Belal becomes her next assignment she wants to refuse, but she can’t bring herself to let him die. As they fight for survival, they are helpless to deny their feelings for each other, challenging everything they thought they knew about love and life. Forbidden Magic is a heart...

"Jeremiah's Visions: Unveiling Prophecy in the Bible and Its Significance to Our Present Day" is a comprehensive exploration of the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament of the Bible. This book offers a precise interpretation of all the visions found in Jeremiah, highlighting their pin-point accuracy in prophecy. It delves into the relevance of these prophecies to our present day, providing a categorization of the fulfilled prophecies, including the specific chapter and verse, as well as the year in which they were fulfilled. Additionally, this book also examines the prophecies that are yet...