The race to reach the South Pole is one of the most compelling and dramatic stories in humanity's long quest to explore the unknown regions of the world. It is an unmatched tale of courage, hardship, triumph and tragedy, which began with the ancient Greeks and reached a climax over 2,000 years later in the gripping duel between Amundsen and Scott.This epic narrative spanning the centuries, expertly woven by polar historian Michael Smith, reveals that the Amundsen–S...

A sociological study of the African American carnival revelers in New Orleans who dress in Native American-influenced costumes.One of the most dazzling elements of the Mardi Gras celebrations, the Mardi Gras Indians receive the attention and respect of carnival-goers for their elaborately beaded costumes and entertaining dances. But what few realize about the groups is that the parading is more than just for show. Costuming, dancing, and all the rituals of these gr...

The astonishing story of how the British codebreakers of Bletchley Park cracked the Nazi Enigma cyphers, cutting an estimated two years off the Second World War, never ceases to amaze.No one is better placed to tell that story than Michael Smith, whose number one bestseller Station X was one of the earliest accounts. Using recently released secret files, along with personal interviews with many of the codebreakers themselves, Smith now provides the definitive account of everything ...

Everything in the world gets disrupted—industries, technologies, entire ways of life—but what about you? For too long, you've been living by inherited scripts—stories handed down by family, society, and tradition that dictate who you should be, what you should want, and how small you should stay. But here's the truth: There is nothing sacred about repeating the suffering of those who came before you. The Four Laws of Disruption is not a self-help book full of temporary fixes. It is a call ...

Science meets magic in Grandmas Kitchen.Eleven year old Leo Miller goes on vacation to his Grandma Elspeths bakery at Ivy Hill, where not all is what it seems.It is an enchanted magical place with a Dragon Stove, a different world inside the larder... and a greedy goblin caller Mr Pinch trying to steal the magic within.

A Tale of courage and belief in themselves, a young boy and his sister, a fairy, a leprechaun, a brave little dog. All guided by their grandmother who's isn't quite what she seems.

You probably picked up this book because the math is not adding up. College costs more, rent eats more of every paycheck, and a single job rarely covers the life you are supposed to want. You have seen the gurus promising $500 a day from your phone, and you have learned to be suspicious of anyone who wants your money before you have earned your first dollar. Or maybe you are stuck at a plateau, or you have no idea where to start. Whatever brought you here, this book was written for you: th...

If you are not committed to taking action I suggest you don't buy this book, the truth is without this core component nothing will change in your life.Charisma is a quality that anybody can attain if they so desired. But without the action and practice taken to develop this all you'll achieve is increased wishful and potentially delusional thinking. In this book, you'll discover the core qualities portrayed by charismatic people, who charismatic people are and where essentially you'll find...

This controversial and ground-breaking book explores the sexuality of Jesus Christ and unearths a long-lost affirming and inclusionary space within Biblical texts. Grounded in the Black Church experience, Holy Queer is a journey into the majestic and divine souls of Black queer folk that mirrors Jesus Christ. It is a bold critique of the Black church. It is a testimony of Black queer Christian experience and a timely call to the oneness of God.

What happens when a Pastor—sold out for God and a virgin to boot—falls madly in love with a newly Christian woman with a checkered past? From their first date over Italian cuisine to the decade they spent struggling to create passionate sexual connection, "The Virgin & the Trollop" chronicles an unlikely love story in bare-bones transparency. With their signature wit and self-deprecating humor, Michael and Connie Smith take us on a bittersweet journey into the realities of perfect, Christ-...

Ease your anxiety and calm your mind—any time of the day.Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike.Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditat...

We get it—you're married. You started out hoping for nights (and days) of meaningful passion, but instead of living out your fantasies, you're languishing in a rut. Or maybe you're one of those couples already enjoying married sex, but hunger for ways to make a good thing even better. In The Proper Way to Eat a Peach: A Guide for Christ-Honoring Couples, you'll learn about God's vision for strengthening your marriage, and how to bring His vision to life. He wants your marriage to thrive wi...