Does God really answer our prayers? Maybe you've read all the Bible verses about it. Maybe you've had friends preach to you in the most charismatic way that God answers prayers, but then you slip back into "reality" and just don't see the evidence. John Mynyk has been there too, and his story may be just what you need. At seventeen, Mynyk heard a sermon about "divine appointments"--divinely guided gospel opportunities. Having never successfully shared the gospel with anyone, he prayed for ...

Discover an American martial renaissance as it claims the heart of Asian fighting arts practice! Become a hae (fly) on the wall in the innermost chambers of martial knowledge.A true, down-to-earth, clearly presented and insightful unfolding of the inner martial journey as it winds through the training hall and into the personal destinies of two contemporary journeymen, Hayashi and White Tiger, who come to embrace the essence of authentic Martial Ways. Penetrating, positive, and refreshing ...

Harvard Square is at the center of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is the business district around Harvard University. It's a place of history, culture, and some of the most momentous events of the nation. But it's also a gathering place for some of the city's homeless.What is life like for the homeless in Harvard Square? Do they have anything to tell people about life? And God?That's what Harvard student John Frame discovered and shares in Homeless at Harvard. While...

Constructed from the wood of over 6,000 trees HMS Victory was designed as a 'first-rate ship', packing a formidable punch with over 100 guns arranged over three decks. Immortalised as Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, after bringing Nelson's body back to England the Victory sailed out on a number of expeditions until her retirement in 1812. In a wonderfully entertaining narrative, and packed with fun facts, figures and over 100 colour photographs, author John Chris...

Bob Marley was a reggae superstar, a musical prophet who brought the sound of the Third World to the entire globe. Before the Legend: The Rise of Bob Marley goes beyond the myth of Marley to bring you the private side of a man few people ever really knew. Drawing from original interviews with the people closest to Marleyincluding his widow, Rita, his mother, Cedella, his bandmate and childhood friend, Bunny Wailer, his producer Chris Blackwell, and many others—Legend paints an entirely fre...

God isn't dead, but He is evil! Earnest Fielder arrives in Heaven in time to witness God's #2, Lethe, bowling for planets, while His Eminence naps. In desperation, Earnest volunteers to save the Third Planet on the Left from Lethe's second ball. His mission is to return the populace to God's good graces. On Earth, he discovers from the Probe of Prophets, that he is the anticipated Voice of God's opposition. This group of seers includes a Spitter, a Wind-Catcher, an Origami Master,...

Arizona Awaits: Your Guide to Jaw-Dropping Adventures and Life-Changing MomentsHave you ever dreamed of standing on the edge of a canyon so vast it feels endless? Or walking through a desert that blooms with vibrant flowers after a rare rainstorm? Arizona isn't just a place-it's an experience that will amaze, inspire, and maybe even change you.This book, Discover Arizona, is your ultimate guide to uncovering the magic of Arizona. Each chapter inclu...

When the alien Tripod machines land on Earth, they don't seem much of a threat. The first skirmishes end in victory for the human forces. But the real danger - the insidious mind-controlling powers of the Tripod Masters - is only just beginning. Laurie and his family must flee their homes as the invaders tighten their tentacled grip - and find a place to start the fight back...The thrilling and eerie prequel John Christopher's classic dystopian Tripods series is available for the f...

The remarkable Sorraia horse – a resilient breed that shaped American history from Spanish conquest to the modern West – now fights for survival in a contentious battle between preservation and progress.In 1519, when indigenous peoples first encountered Hernán Cortés's mounted army, they believed they were witnessing supernatural creatures – half-man, half-beast. These "monsters" were Sorraia horses, compact but hardy steeds from southern Portugal whose stamina and...

During the First World War the authorities emulated the simple slogans and strong graphic imagery of advertising posters to create a form of mass communication that was easily and instantly understood by the British public. They were aimed at the mostly illiterate working class who did more than their share to feed the machinery of war. This book looks at the art of these posters and explores the themes that emerged throughout the course of the conflict. For the most part the posters were ...

Experience the beginning of the Tripods’ reign in this prequel to the classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Shadow Children series.When it comes to alien invasions, bad things come in threes.Three landings: one in England, one in Russia, and one in the United States.Three long legs, crushing everything in their paths, with three metallic arms, snacking out to embrace—and then disca...

The sea roils. The siren calls. The kraken awakens. Will you join the voyage into the unknown?In the murky depths lurk the strangest, most frightening creatures, things that thrive in the dangerous waters of the night. From wandering ghost ships to murderous mermaids to the horrifying kraken, the ocean is rife with dark legends that enthrall and fascinate us to this day.Prepare to be taken under by an incomparable group of writers who have crafted a collection of unforgetta...