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The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic

Michael Medved · Crown
Pages: 400
Format: Print book

In the first of two books on the topic, conservative radio host with 5 million daily listeners and bestselling author Michael Medved discovers amazements in early American history that each suggest an "intelligent design" to America's story, making the case that Divine Providence...
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Have a Happy Family by Friday: How to Improve Communication, Respect & Teamwork in 5 Days

Dr. Kevin Leman · Revell
Format: Hardcover

Every member of a family plays a vital role in the health and happiness of the household. Everyone is important, deserves to be treated with love and respect, and needs to know that when they make mistakes they will still be loved unconditionally. And when every member of the family is pulling...
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Pagans: The End of Traditional Religion and the Rise of Christianity

James J. O'Donnell · Ecco Press
Pages: 288
Format: Book

A provocative and contrarian religious history that charts the rise of Christianity from the point of view of traditional" religion from the religious scholar and critically acclaimed author of Augustine. Pagans explores the rise of Christianity from a surprising and unique viewpoint:...
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Grace Without God: The Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging in a Secular Age

Katherine Ozment · Harperwave
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

Meet "the Nones" - In this thought-provoking exploration of secular America, celebrated journalist Katherine Ozment takes readers on a quest to understand the trends and ramifications of a nation in flight from organized religion.Studies show that religion makes us happier, healthier...
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MORNING MEDITATIONS

Marlene Burling · Xulon Press
Pages: 369
Format: Print book

"Morning Meditations is more than just another women's devotional. It is the heartbeat of a woman with an authentic walk with God. Marlene Burling does not just go through the routine of having devotions, but lives out the valuable truths that she discovers in her daily time with...
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Lost Whispers The Collective Allegories of Haunted America

Corvis Nocturnum · Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages: 194
Format: Paperback

Daniel Hooven, Biography Channel's Haunted Encounters lead investigator RebeccaDanielleKirschbaum, star of SyFy's School Spirits Reverend Tim Shaw, radio host of The Black Cat Lounge, author of Ghosts of Buffalo, Please Talk With Me, and co author of Haunted Rochester. Christopher...
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The Approval Fix: How to Break Free from People Pleasing

Joyce Meyer · Faithwords
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover

Everybody wants to be loved. We all need affirmation, acceptance, and approval. Let's face it: It feels good to be appreciated and admired. But when we depend on the approval of others to feel good about ourselves, it's impossible to have emotional stability or a healthy self-image....
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The New Interpreter's Bible: Genesis to Leviticus

Walter Brueggemann · Abingdon Press
Pages: 1195
Format: Print book

General and Old Testament Articles; Genesis; Exodus; and Leviticus New Interpreter's® Bible offers critically sound biblical interpretations for the 1990s and beyond. Guided by scholars, pastors, and laity representing diverse traditions, academic experience, and involvement in the Church,...
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The Heart of Pope Francis: How a New Culture of Encounter Is Changing the Church and the World

Diego Fares · The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2015. Â2014
Pages: 103
Format: Print book

A presentation of what lies at the heart of Pope Francis' pontificate, written by his friend and fellow Jesuit At the heart of Pope Francis' vision lies a keen interest in people, and a passion for understanding the life experience of others. This book by a longtime friend of the Pope...
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic

Owen Davies · Oxford University Press
Pages: 310
Format: Hardcover

This richly illustrated history provides a readable and fresh approach to the extensive and complex story of witchcraft and magic. Beginning with the invention of writing in the ancient world, the author explores a wide range of magical beliefs and practices, the rise of the witch trials,...
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The Journey Within: Exploring the Path of Bhakti

Radhanath Swami · Mandala
Pages: 320
Format: Book

Best-selling author Radhanath Swami inspires readers once more in this long-awaited follow-up to The Journey Home: Autobiography of an American Swami. Intimate stories from his decades of experience as a guru illustrate the basic tenets of bhakti yoga, and illuminating references to Western...
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From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds

Daniel C Dennett · Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover

One of America's foremost philosophers offers a major new account of the origins of the conscious mind.How did we come to have minds?For centuries, this question has intrigued psychologists, physicists, poets, and philosophers, who have wondered how the human mind developed its unrivaled...
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