From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them.Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego Co...

Teddy Roosevelt loved being physically active and liked to go on strenuous walks, which he called "scrambles."

Discover the incredible life and enduring legacy of Theodore Roosevelt in this captivating Up Close biography series about twentieth-century America.Theodore Roosevelt might be best known as one of the faces on Mount Rushmore, but his far-reaching legacy still impacts American life today. Roosevelt was one of the first conservationist in U.S. history and he protected millions of acres that eventually became our national parks. He was also a two-term president, a No...

A Life at the Crossroads tells the story of a Minnesota farm boy who became an inner-city pastor, high-profile denominational executive, and the last president of the world's most historic seminary (Gettysburg Lutheran). Cooper-White, who is also a commercial pilot and flight instructor, pursued journalism following his ministerial career. In clear and winsome prose, he shares his personal autobiography along with a treasure trove of twentieth-century ecclesiastical history. From facing ma...

For religious communities to have integrity and credibility they must flourish as places of love and respect. Every aspect of church life is defined and protected by essential boundaries: boundaries around space, time, thought, speech, will, emotion, and behavior--both for clergy and church members. Lack of awareness and attention to boundary keeping diminishes the integrity of the church and harms its mission, whereas insight and vigilance about best practices lend freedom and energy to t...

From the winner of The President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award, a spiritual guide to restoring yourself from racial trauma and committing to the long work of dismantling racism.In her work as executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, Meeks has fought tirelessly to shed light on racism and provide tools and experiences to enable faith communities to work to combat it. In this new book, she shares highlights and insights from her...

This book offers an extensive look into the ways living through the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened our understanding of the crises people experience in their relationships with work. Leading experts explore burnout as an occupational phenomenon that arises through mismatches between workplace and individuals on the day-to-day patterns in work life.By disrupting where, when, and how people worked, pandemic measures upset the delicate balances in place regarding core areas of work li...

It’s an Urban Style of Love is a collection of short urban tales depicting how contemporary love is found where you least expect it.From online gaming to jogging, the club scene to the park, these short stories inspire us to believe that there is someone for everyone, and sometimes you will find what your heart desires most, in the most unexpected places.It’s an Urban Style of Love features sixteen urban tales from fifteen of our favorite contemporary writers.

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Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities?Do you have an idea for an amazing product or service but you aren’t sure how to build a business around it?Then you need this audiobook. Buy now and start listening today!Are you a current business owner who struggles to identify your customers and deliver true world-class value? Everything you need to kn...

Robert Hooke was one of the most gifted men of his age, but it was his great misfortune to work in the sphere of two remarkable men - Isaac Newton and Christopher Wren. While they gained the recognition of a monument in Westminster Abbey, Hooke died unloved, alone and in poverty. This title recognizes the great contribution that he made.

COOP. Say the name to a Lakers fan and after a guaranteed smile, a list of superlatives is sure to follow. The GOAT of NBA perimeter defenders. Five-time NBA champion. The quintessential glue guy. The graceful and thunderous finisher on a patented "Coop-A-Loop" alley-oop from teammate Magic Johnson. But more than anything when describing Michael Cooper, the conclusion is a player who was the ultimate teammate and winner, always willing to sacrifice for the greater good to make sure Showtim...