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The Lost Gutenberg: The Astounding Story of One Book's Five-Hundred-Year Odyssey

Margaret Leslie Davis - TarcherPerigee
Format: Hardcover

The never-before-told story of one extremely rare copy of the Gutenberg Bible, and its impact on the lives of the fanatical few who were lucky enough to own it.For rare-book collectors, an original copy of the Gutenberg Bible--of which there are fewer than 50 in existence--represents the ultimate...
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The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories, and the Spirits We Inherit

Lori Erickson - Westminster John Knox Press
Format: Paperback

"Readers may find themselves ordering their own DNA testing kit upon finishing this." -- Publishers Weekly "The Soul of the Family Tree posits that a spiritual grounding in one's family history can combat 'historical amnesia' and nurture a sense of belonging."...
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Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power

T. D. Jakes - FaithWords
Format: Hardcover

Follow God's process for growth and find hope in life's darkest moments with Bishop T.D. Jakes' uplifting stories and advice from his own faith journey.In this insightful book, #1 New York Times bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old questions: Why do the righteous suffer?...
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation

Rosemary Sullivan - Harper
Format: Hardcover

Less a mystery unsolved than a secret well kept...Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international team - led by an obsessed retired FBI agent - has finally solved the mystery that has haunted generations since World War II: Who betrayed...
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War and Religion

Jeffrey M Shaw - ABC-CLIO
Format: Hardcover

This three-volume reference provides a complete guide for readers investigating the crucial interplay between war and religion from ancient times until today, enabling a deeper understanding of the role of religious wars across cultures.* Enables readers to explore the ongoing and important...
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Crystals and Numerology: Decode Your Numbers and Support Your Life Path with Healing Stones

Editha Wuest - Earthdancer Books
Format: Paperback

A full-color guide to harnessing the potential of your life numbers through the supportive and healing energy of crystals* Explains how to calculate your personal numbers and work with gemstones to enhance the strengths of your numbers and overcome weaknesses * Explores which crystals...
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Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town

Barbara Demick - Random House
Format: Hardcover

The new book by award-winning journalist and National Book Award finalist Barbara Demick.
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Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt

Rebecca A. Fannin - Imagine
Format: Hardcover

Chronicling her return to America's heartland, CNBC contributor Rebecca A. Fannin provides an optimistic and engaging look at the current entrepreneurial comeback happening in the Midwest, documenting its transformation from Rust Belt to Tech Belt.. The American Midwest was once a proud...
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A Palestinian Theology of Liberation: The Bible, Justice, and the Palestine-Israel Conflict

Naim Stifan Ateek - Orbis Books
Format: Paperback

Foreword by Walter BrueggemannAddressing what many consider the world's most controversial conflict, Naim Ateek offers a succinct primer on liberation theology in the context of the Palestinian struggle for freedom and self-determination. Beginning with the historical roots of this...
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Brand Luther: How an Unheralded Monk Turned His Small Town into a Center of Publishing, Made Himself the Most Famous Man in Europe--and Started the Protestant Reformation

Andrew Pettegree - Penguin Books, 2015.
Format: Print book

A revolutionary look at Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the birth of publishing, on the eve of the Reformation's 500th anniversary When Martin Luther posted his "theses" on the door of the Wittenberg church in 1517, protesting corrupt practices, he was virtually unknown....
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