Modern Day

Dive into the heart of New Orleans, a city where every street corner whispers a story, every gust of wind carries a melody, and every moment is a verse waiting to be written. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration" is more than a book; it's a journey through the soul of one of America's most vibrant cities, captured in the intimate dance of poetry and prose. In this mesmerizing collection, you'll explore the mysterious allure of Saint Joseph's Table in NOLA, unravel the enigmatic presence of Gods in The Gymbo, and voyage with Zeus into the realms of space. Feel the pulse of New Orleans after ...

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.

Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to: identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God; resist fear by taking ownership over its influence; and more.

A practical guide for the modern-day minstrel, and for all worshippers.

First in a series. A mummy named Isis is taken to a hospital for a non-invasive imaging scan… so begins a mystery and a string of deaths. An ancient cycle unfolds in modern day London - and a search for eternal love. Can Jennefer, a young trainee museum curator and Jon, a police antiquities unit detective, stop the killings in time before a terrible culmination of events? (Formerly The Isis Mummy) "A gem" - Goodreads Followed by 'The OBELISK Prophecy', 'The Egyptian Crocodile Queen' and 'The Egyptian Murder Wrap Mystery'

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.

Modern begins on a specific day—March 22, 1905—at a specific place: the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, where works of art we recognize as modern were first exhibited. Philip Hook illuminates how this new art came to be—and how truly shocking it was. We witness movement upon movement that burst forth in dizzying succession: Fauvism, Expressionism, Primitivism, Symbolism, Cubism, Futurism, and Abstract. His vivid accounts breathe new life into the work and times of nearly two hundred artists, and whose collective genius was understood and appreciated by few at the time.

Several years after becoming a war widow, Darla Brooks finds herself behind on bills, spiraling into depression and on a dangerous path as the target of a sinister sex trafficking ring. Just as she's about to lose all hope, a stranger with a mysterious agenda comes to her rescue. As Darla grapples with this new reality, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic man who saved her life. But what secrets lurk behind his piercing blue gaze? As their connection deepens, Darla is forced to confront the haunting demons of her past. But can she trust her "John," who seems too good to be true? With a...

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.

Emma Yoon dreams of opening her very own culinary school in Los Angeles. She’s saving up for it by teaching young ladies the art of Korean royal court cuisine, a prerequisite to marrying into the exclusive upper crust Korean families. Thanks to her godmother, a renowned Korean matchmaker, business is booming, and Emma doesn’t have the time, nor the desire, to settle down herself. But when rival matchmakers come after her godmother by taking issue with Emma’s single status, her godmother’s reputation and Emma’s dreams face potential ruin.

Steps to Christ was written in the late 1800s. As such, the book can be difficult to understand and study deeply. That's why I have taken it upon myself to rewrite it in a modern way. I have kept the spirit and lessons of the book fully intact while breathing new life into a timeless classic. I had previously tried to study this book at a small church in the Pacific Northwest and found the old language to be somewhat perplexing. It was then that I knew I had to help others who were like me. As a former English teacher that taught from this book, I knew that a new translation would help ...

Fun is a word that is rarely associated with missionary work, but that is exactly what teenagers are looking for. The goal for this book is to provide teenagers and other preparing missionaries with a vision for who great modern-day missionaries are and the skills they possess. Obtaining that vision is made tangible through specific challenges associated with each chapter's theme. Not only will preparing missionaries be enlightened by a vision of who they can become but they will also be inspired through the personal experiences we will challenge them to have.

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 ...

A courtroom drama of biological science versus transgenderism, The Wise of Heart updates the Scopes Monkey Trial for the twenty-first century. He wanted to test the new Gender Awareness in Academia (GAIA) Act, but high-school biology teacher, Mike Andrews got more than he bargained for.

While attempting to adjusts from the big city to a small rural country town and trying to save a declining football program after the deaths of three of their football players, Andrew Hanson uncovers several clues which aids his father, Assistance Police Chief Scott Hanson, in solving several murders that has devastated the small town of Clarksville, Arizona. It’s a modern day western with all the elements: cowboys, Indians, horses, rodeos, a upstanding hero (Andrew), a pure but hurting heroine (Shayla), criminals, lawmen, gunfire, coyotes and mountain lions, bears, etc. But it also has ...

“Cathy Berra’s online dating stories are too good to be true – and that's the fun of this great, page-turning romp.” – Laurie Graff, author, You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs Online dating is daunting at any stage of life, and the escapades seem to never end! Join Catherine as she bravely navigates her way a through a search for modern-day love. Come along on a journey that will take you through stories of ridiculousness, confusion, bewilderment, and hilarity! Relish in Catherine’s initial optimistic attitude and venture alongside as she describes some of the most preposterous ...

A small-town wedding planner meets her match in the most unexpected way. Blake: One look at her, and I knew I was in trouble. She’s got that whole wedding disaster thing going on, and I’m the guy who’s about to save her. But she has no idea I’m more than just the photographer. I came here to escape the city, to forget who I am, a billionaire bored with life in Manhattan. When I meet Katrina, all bets are off. She’s all fire and passion, too busy keeping everyone’s big day perfect to realize I’m not who I say I am. I should tell her. But the way she looks at me? The way her ...

A moving, modern-day retelling of the Easter story In the quiet town of Willow Creek, nothing ever really changes—until Jesse Carter, a compassionate teacher with a heart for the forgotten, begins to stir something deep in the community. He feeds the hungry, comforts the broken, and challenges corruption with quiet courage. But not everyone welcomes the light. When Jesse is falsely accused and imprisoned, the town fractures. Whispers turn to betrayal. Friends walk away. And hope feels lost. But love cannot be caged. In the wake of Jesse’s disappearance, something miraculous begins. Acts...

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.

Delve into the captivating journey of one of society's oldest institutions with The Evolution of Prisons. This illuminating eBook provides a comprehensive exploration of how prisons have transformed from rudimentary structures of confinement to complex institutions of modern correctional facilities. The narrative begins in the ancient world, exploring early forms of punishment in civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Discover the philosophies that governed incarceration and the varied roles that prisons played in these nascent societies. Move through time to the medieval era, where ...