Celebrated ad man Richard Kirshenbaum, the original New York observer, reveals the fashions, foibles, and outrageous extravagances of the private-jet setPaid friends. Pot dealers draped in Dolce. Divorce settlements that include the Birkins at their current retail price. Air kisses, landing strips, and lounge-chair bribery.For most of us, the idea of life inside the golden triad of Park Avenue, Sagaponack, and St. Barths is just as exotic as the myst...

A "page-turning exposé" of the modeling industry recounting stories from the top models and revealing the ugly convergence of sex, wealth, drugs, obsession, and death behind the glamour ( Vogue )."Rewarding . . . highly enjoyable, perhaps unprecedented. The definitive work of the Barbizon school." — New York Times Book ReviewThe definitive story of the international modeli...

The book is helpful in 2 ways. A. The believer can and will grow spiritually by taking on the sessions, 1 at a time, to learn what it means to follow Jesus. B. It's a guide to help a disciple-maker take a disciple through it step-by-step, so that they fulfill stages of follow-up and beginning discipleship. The result: someone who has been encouraged in nearly every dimension of spiritual growth.

The just war tradition is central to the practice of international relations, in questions of war, peace, and the conduct of war in the contemporary world, but surprisingly few scholars have questioned the authority of the tradition as a source of moral guidance for modern statecraft. Just War: Authority, Tradition, and Practice brings together many of the most important contemporary writers on just war to consider questions of authority surrounding the just war tradition....

"A smart page turner that reminds us paradise isn’t always what it appears to be." ⎯ Town & CountryA hugely entertaining social history of the elite and exclusive Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy from the New York Times bestselling author of Model and 740 Park.St. Barthelemy is revered for its luxury, its stunning beaches and its VIP fans. Those who’ve either been there or hope to go, k...

Jesus: The God Who Grew Up Among Us is a vivid retelling of the life of Christ that dares to be human.D. Michael Gross takes readers beyond the stained-glass versions of the gospel and back into the dirt, sweat, and wonder of first-century Palestine. From a cramped house in Nazareth to the banks of the Jordan, from workshop sawdust to Roman shadow, this is the story of divinity learning to walk in human skin.Blending historical realism with theological precision, Gr...

What if everything we thought we knew about reality was backwards? This groundbreaking book presents a revolutionary new understanding of quantum mechanics that places time—not observation—at the center of reality's creation. Through accessible explanations and stunning implications, "The Time Collapse" reveals how temporal pressure drives the universe to make its quantum choices. Discover how this temporal framework unlocks: - Revolutionary energy systems that harvest power from collapsed...

Are you a teen trying to hold on to faith in a world that never slows down? You're not alone—and you're not without hope.Rooted is a brutally honest, scripturally sound, and wildly encouraging 30-day devotional written just for you. No fluff. No guilt trips. Just real talk, real faith, and a God who meets you where you actually are—on the bus, in your room, at school, or scrolling your phone at midnight.Each day includes a powerful Bible verse, a r...

This is not your grandma's devotional—unless she's got a wild sense of humor and a messy prayer life.Holy Hot Mess is a 30-day spiritual survival guide for the over-caffeinated, spiritually exhausted, grace-hungry believer who loves Jesus but also occasionally swears when they stub their toe.With hilariously honest reflections, biblically rooted truth, and zero pressure to have it all together, this devotional meets you right where you are—in your doubts, your burn...

If you think grace is waiting in a pew with its arms crossed, you've been lied to.Backsliders & Beloved is for the ones who slipped out quietly—the disillusioned, burned-out, or just plain tired—who still hum worship songs in traffic but can't force a smile on Sundays. With the blunt honesty of a friend and the steadiness of a pastor, D. Michael Gross reframes the gospel as a search party, not a performance review. This is not a pep talk, and it's not parole. It's the scandalous cla...

Two women. Two yeses. Between them—all of heaven and earth.The Two Marys tells the intertwined story of Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene, the first to behold His resurrection. One brought God into the world; the other refused to let Him be forgotten. From Nazareth's silence to the garden's dawn, D. Michael Gross unites their voices in a symphony of obedience and endurance—the cradle answering the tomb.Written in a luminous, literary-theological style, ...

When the world drifts, where is your anchor?We live in a culture that's spiritually confused, morally disoriented, and emotionally exhausted. Convictions are mocked, truth is optional, and faith often feels like a relic from another time. For many believers, the ground beneath their feet feels like it's shifting—and the Church isn't always helping.Anchored: Holding Fast to God in a Drifting World is a bold, theologically rich call back to the immovable truths of the gospel....