"The stories are skillfully told and entirely entertaining . . . An expert, mostly feel-good book about modern medicine" from the award-winning author ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Behind every landmark drug is a story. It could be an oddball researcher's genius insight, a catalyzing moment in geopolitical history, a new breakthrough technology, or an unexpected but welcome side effect discovered during clinical trials. Piece together these stories, as ...

The extraordinary, unknown story of two giants of American history—Henry Ford and Thomas Edison—and their attempt to create an electric-powered city of tomorrow on the Tennessee RiverDuring the roaring twenties, two of the most revered and influential men in American business proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream technological metropolis, a shining paradise of small farms, giant factories, and sparkling laboratories. Henry Ford and...

The Gospel of Thomas contains only 114 of Jesus' sayings, but its powerful message has rocked conventional understanding of who Jesus was and what he taught. In Thomas, Jesus is not a savior, a messiah or a Christ. He does not die for anyone's sins, and resurrection is not even mentioned. He is not considered the only-begotten Son of God, God incarnate or even a master over his followers. If he's not portrayed in any of the roles that are customarily assigned to him, what part does he play...

Just as authors create books, books create authors — and these essays by thirty-one writers for young people offer a fascinating glimpse at the books that inspired them the most.What if you could look inside your favorite authors’ heads and see the book that led them to become who they are today? What was the book that made them fall in love, or made them understand something for the first time? What was the book that made them feel challenged in ways they never kn...

A collection of 32 personal stories.The Book That Made Me is a celebration of the books that influenced some of the most acclaimed authors from Australia and the world. Edited by Judith Ridge, it features non-fiction stories from 32 inspiring and award-winning authors including Markus Zusak, Jaclyn Moriarty, Shaun Tan, Mal Peet, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Simon French, Alison Croggon, Fiona Wood, Bernard Beckett, Ursula Dubosarsky, Rachael Craw, Sue Lawson, Benj...

ANXIETY DOESN'T CARE IF YOU'RE A CHRISTIAN.IT JUST GETS LOUDER.If you're a teen lying awake at 2am with your mind racing - worried about school, what people think, your future, or what's happening at home - this workbook is for you.Over 30 days, you'll face anxiety with honest Scripture, real reflection, and tools that actually work. No fluff. No "just pray harder." Just 10-15 minutes a day of the real stuff.Inside you'll fi...

No dogma please. And hold the mustard. For something to be called Christianity, it should be based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.Jesus never said he needed to die for our sins so we could be "saved." Only Paul and John make this claim. Christianity has therefore become a form of Paulism and Johnism that emphasize the Savior aspect of Jesus.And Paul had never met Jesus or heard him teach while Jesus was alive, and John tells a story that's so different f...

Fear permeates our world. Fear is a thief that robs us of the peace and happiness we all desire. Science and religion have each had the opportunity to solve the problems that keep humanity in a state of fear, but they've both failed. Why? Instead of working together for the greater good, they've been locked in a power struggle that's blinded both of them. Although Einstein recognized that science without religion is lame, and religion without science is blind, we've been left with a chaoti...

Entanglement, the new novel based on the teachings of New York Times best-selling author Gregg Braden, explores the exciting world of quantum physics through the experiences of twin brothers.Charlie and Jack Franklin have always experienced life differently than your average brothers. As children, each was able to sense when the other was in danger, when the other was sad, or when the other was happy. However, as adults, these two brothers took di...

This amazing book reveals the lost word of the Bible,which has been hidden for over 2,500 years. This knowledge is the key to self discovery and to finding your true purpose in life.It is the I AM within that is our constant guide, inspiring us to reach to perfection. Includes meditations and practices.

Inside you will learn The Transmutation Method, you will:Become increasingly happier!Dramatically improve your self-esteem and gain unlimited confidenceDevelop your intuition and Psychic abilitiesQuickly and easily tap into the unlimited part of your brain that will allow you to truly unlock your unlimited potentialAwaken your intuition and use it in your everyday life to develop a heightened perception that can guide you towards your goals and dream...

Never before have 442 cosmic / universal laws ever been defined in one place.Have you ever wondered how many cosmic and universal laws exist? I bet you have no idea how many of these laws affect you every day, second-by-second.One of these laws states that the three points of a triangle are responsible for the manifestation of all things in the infinite plane. (Law of Triangle)Another law states that everything is as it should be. There are no accidents. Your energy...