Self Study

Unlock the transformative potential of nonviolent activism and become a catalyst for positive social change with this comprehensive training manual. Rooted in the principles and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this guide empowers individuals to embrace the powerful philosophy of Kingian Nonviolence and create a more just and compassionate world. Prepare for action by understanding the importance of education, research, and strategic planning in driving effective nonviolent campaigns. Gain insights into successful coalition building and advocacy efforts while embracing the values of ...

God at Work in You: A Pocket Devotional on Desire, Power, and Purpose Are you longing for real spiritual growth—but feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or unsure where to begin? This uplifting 10-day devotional will remind you of a powerful truth: God is already at work within you. Inspired by Philippians 2:13 (NLT), "For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him," this pocket-sized devotional walks you through ten encouraging messages that will strengthen your faith, quiet your doubts, and reawaken your sense of purpose. Each chapter includes:✔️ ...

What if doing the right thing the wrong way still leads to trouble? In a world where results often matter more than process, God’s Way or No Way cuts through the noise with a simple, powerful truth: God cares how we get there. Through six eye-opening biblical accounts from Abraham’s shortcut with Hagar to Uzzah’s fatal mistake beside the Ark, Clarence W. Fell shows how even well-intentioned decisions can go disastrously wrong when we veer from God’s instructions. This isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being faithful. You’ll discover: Why partial obedience still leads to ...

In today’s busy world we struggle to find time for anything and frequently prioritize God out of our lives or confine Him to a Sunday service. The ONE Challenge is about prioritizing ONE piece of our time around God instead of God around our time. We do this by completing ONE activity in each of the following categories: Scripture Prayer Praise Service Fellowship Accountability

Scripture's abiding relevance can inspire great goodness, such as welcoming the stranger and extending compassion for the poor. But its authority has also been wielded to defend slavery, marginalize LGBTQ individuals, ignore science, and justify violence. Grounded in close readings of scripture and tradition in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, religious scholar Rachel Mikva shows us that the Abrahamic religions have always been aware of their tremendous power both to harm and to heal.

When we think about the future, it can be difficult to feel that we have any control. We aren't confident that we can take actions and make decisions that help determine what happens next. We want to feel prepared, hopeful and equipped and to face the future with optimism. Or, better yet, change the future. But how do we map out our lives when it feels impossible to predict what the world will be like next week, let alone next year? Jane McGonigal, a renowned future forecaster, reveals that 'unimaginable' events aren't unimaginable before they happen.

It takes only seven seconds for a criminal to pick you as a target. This empowering guide for women to protect themselves and their loved ones, from a self-defense expert and longtime veteran of law enforcement, combines commonsense advice on staying safe with concrete actions on what to do if find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Do you struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? In a world that constantly tells you who to be, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Loved as You Are is the guide and devotional every Christian teen girl needs to discover her true worth—not in social media likes, outward appearance, or others’ opinions, but in Christ alone. This book tackles the 10 most common frustrations girls face today, including body image, peer pressure, friendships, and the pressure to have everything figured out. With the help of practical biblical wisdom and encouraging devotions, you’ll ...

ULPAN IVRIT - A new course for Hebrew learners, in Ulpan classes or for self-study. Thirty-six lessons - also available: more than six hours of video training!

Professional narrations of all dialogs and exercises marked throughout the book with a special symbol.

Available also: The Textbook!

This book of Daily Readings from the Gospels for a Year consists of three types of writings: a commentary for each of the 89 chapters of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), Bible stories derived from each of the chapters and Bible lessons also derived from those chapters. The commentaries form the spine, the backbone of the book; the stories and lessons flow naturally from each chapter. ChatGPT 4.0 and 4o did 95% of the writing; I then corrected, edited, and rewrote what was necessary. I was very impressed with the quality of the writing. Last year, working with ChatGPT 3.5, I ...

Read what happens, when a lady calls the gas company because she senses a gas leak. True and unbelievable. You will appreciate this story, if you question how companies are run.

"Dear Dope Black Girl, you don’t know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe.” So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged 13 to 21. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality.

Covers the words you need for modern life in Thailand with topics on home life, work and school environments, shopping, food and drink, sport and leisure, transport, technology and the environment. Great care has been given to represent modern Thai culture and enhance your experience of Thailand and its people, including food and drink, customs, celebrations and festivals.

Before clocks, seasons were the original calendar that cultures would use to survive and thrive! The essential magic of the natural world is available to us all, if we are open to living back in alignment with nature's flow. And experiencing this meaningful shift doesn’t require a huge life overhaul—simple little daily changes and rituals honoring the turn of the seasons will make a huge difference in how we lead our lives. In Sacred Seasons bestselling author and moon mentor Kirsty Gallagher teaches us to embrace these moments of pause and ritual with nature.

This is an 'self-help' and 'how to' write book for beginning Christian authors. It is a easy to read and quite easy book to understand. It will save the reader and new writer, months or even years of trying to figure out how to write as well as self-publish their Christian book or novel. The short and right to the point book, covers how to pick a topic/type, doing research on that subject matter, and how to write a manuscript. Also covered are choosing proper fonts and correct margins. And quite important information on the U.S. Library of Congress where you must copyright your book/novel ...

They Were Called by God—Their Choices Still Echo Through History Do you ever feel trapped in patterns you know are wrong, longing to break free and live a life that truly honors God? Do you desire to trust Him completely, yet find that nagging fear keeps holding you back? This book invites you to explore the lives of those specifically chosen by God, some celebrated and some obscure. You will discover how their choices continue to impact us today. Through focused biblical wisdom this study will equip you to understand God's overarching plan and empower you to live with unwavering faith, ...

Feminism isn't dead. It just isn't very cool anymore. Enter Full Frontal Feminism, a book that embodies the forward-looking messages that author Jessica Valenti propagated as founder of the popular website, Feministing.com. This revised edition includes a new foreword by Valenti, reflecting upon what’s happened in the five years since Full Frontal Feminism was originally published.

Dancing with the Diamond Star begins as a story about a light being that is completely self aware as an expression of Divinity. Then in response to the call of Love the Diamond Star Light becomes the dance of Life in human form as a baby. However over time she begins to shift away from the greater truth of Self and becomes entrained to the fullest quandary of being human. This book points to the truth of Oneness through an in depth exploration of Fundamental Unity and the Holy Light which spans every Religion and Culture. The book can be used as a guide to help illuminate new ideas or ...

This book "Become a Better Christian" by setting goals, tells you, in a simple step by step fashion, how to set the goals that when accomplished will make you a Better Christian (albeit not perfect, of course).

After months of following one-size-fits-all advice for a 57-year-old widow, Linda Crill is still miserable, until she makes a rebellious spur-of-the-moment decision: she trades her corporate suits for motorcycle leathers and commits herself to a 2,500-mile road trip down America’s Pacific Northwest coast on a Harley. The problem: she doesn’t know how to ride and has only 30 days to learn. Four short weeks later, Linda joins two men and a woman for a white-knuckled, exhilarating road trip along the west coast from Vancouver, Canada, to the wine country of Mendocino, California....