"When I think of the greatest homilies I have heard in my lifetime, they all have one thing in common: they didn't just hit home with me, they went home with me."What is the secret to a great homily? Best-selling author and popular preacher Deacon S. James Meyer maintains that great homilies are fundamentally born of listening to the needs of the people in the pews.In this one-of-a kind exploration, Meyer offers parish-tested advice to hel...

Master Python programming and develop a highly profitable skill with this complete beginner’s crash course on coding!Are you curious about learning Python for your career or hobbies?Do you want to learn how to develop web applications, code games, manage data, and create machine learning algorithms?Or are you searching for a simple & straightforward crash course to help you add this valuable programming skil...

Turks Across Empires tells the story of the pan-Turkists, Muslim activists from Russia who gained international notoriety during the Young Turk era of Ottoman history. Yusuf Akçura, Ismail Gasprinskii and Ahmet Agaoglu are today remembered as the forefathers of Turkish nationalism, but in the decade preceding the First World War they were known among bureaucrats, journalists and government officials in Russia and Europe as dangerous Muslim radicals. This volume traces the lives an...

In the vibrant land of Songhai, an ideological renaissance emerges with the rise of a sage who champions Ubuntucracy—a philosophy of unity and shared prosperity. As the nation teeters on the brink of radical change, the people, led by visionary Professor Agahiu and President Jumilah, grapple with the resistance of entrenched powers. Amidst this strife, the youth rally ignites a digital revolution for the collective good. Facing deceit and violence, Songhai's destiny hinges on the embrace o...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the verdant depths of an ancient rainforest, a young soul embarks on a voyage of awakening, grappling with legacies woven into his very essence. Amidst a symphony of the wild, he discovers a bridge of unfathomable depth, a threshold between realms that pulsates with the forgotten songs of creation. With his feathered sentinel by his side, he confronts cosmic tapestries threatening to unravel, and faces the echoing doubts of his own spirit. This...

Henry James was born 15th April 1843 in New York City.His youth was spent travelling with his family receiving what was an "extraordinarily haphazard and promiscuous" education as they journeyed through London, Paris, Geneva, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Newport, Rhode Island, according to the father's current interests and publishing ventures. James studied primarily with tutors and only briefly attended schools.Undoubtedly the quality of his writing has ensured his name is enshri...

From the author of The Long Run comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge on the person who wronged them.All’s fair in love and revenge…Phil Reyno is a “troublemaker.” With a punk aesthetic and a quick temper, Phil knows that it’s surprising to see him dating universally beloved Cameron Ellis, whose viral coming out video ma...

Here is Stephen Crane's masterpiece, The Red Badge of Courage, together with four of his most famous short stories. Outstanding in their portrayal of violent emotion and quiet tension, these texts led the way for great American writers such as Ernest Hemingway.

What connection does the first advent have to the second advent of Christ?"Advent" is a word which means the beginning of an event or the arrival of a person. For Christians, the season of Advent is when believers prepare their hearts for the celebration of Jesus' birth—the arrival of the Savior.In the Bible, Jesus tells us that he will return a second time—and his second advent is one that believers are waiting for to this very day.Behold, I Am...

In Genesis of a Nation of We the People, Jim Boynton clearly defines values envisioned by our founding fathers, tracing them back over 4250 years .A look into the Unknown, things you are not taught in school, an in-depth look at the genesis of the colonial colonies, and the ancient principles of successful "We the People" governance that shaped our modern Democratic Republic. We, the People of the colonies, as a united body, are represented within the manuscript using historical examples, ...

A tiny talking mouse sets off on a giant adventure to rescue his friend in this fun, heartwarming illustrated adventure, perfect for fans of Stuart Little and The Mouse and the Motorcycle**.**Talking mouse Isaiah is free from the experiments that left him with blue fur and a big voice, and living a picture-perfect life with his human friend, Hailey. But the evil scientists—and their evil talking c...

Columbus has long been known for its musicians. Unlike New York, San Francisco, Kansas City, Nashville, or even Cincinnati, however, it has never had a definable �scene.� Still, some truly remarkable music has been made in this musical crossroads by the many outstanding musicians who have called it home. Since 1900, Columbus has grown from the 28th- to the 15th-largest city in the United States. During this period, it has developed into a musically vibrant community that has nurtured the t...