http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1307098-dirty-boys-by-kyle-adams---10-000-member-early-bonus-storyPHOTO DESCRIPTION:A young man is trimming his hedges wearing only a pair of dirty jeans showing off his muscular body.STORY LETTER:Dear Author,I saw this guy every Saturday last spring and summer during my routine trash pickup route in his neighborhood. I could never find the courage to speak to him. I feel like something keeps pulling me towards him. ...

“Kyle Adams’ book contains valuable lessons for leaders in all walks of life. There is so much more to be gained from basketball than money, glory, or even scholarships. Discarding the Mask is a blueprint on how to fully realize these benefits and uplift our communities.”Jesse Washington, co-author of I Came as a Shadow, the autobiography of John Thompson.Basketball is more than free throws, three-pointers, early practices, and away games. It’s about authenticity and learni...

Kent has always hated Halloween and anything else that's scary. But when his boyfriend, Uriah, wants to take him to a haunted house, he can't say no.Uriah can't contain his excitement and loves creepy surprises. However, as the evening progresses and everything seems wrong, can he convince Kent to see the night through?For Kent and Uriah, Halloween starts with a pop and ends with a bang, and life will never be the same again.

A good dog trapped in a hate-poisoned land. Can this brave K-9 dodge overwhelming dangers to find his way home, or will he pay with his life?Prozak is crushed. After a lifetime of service, the loyal Golden Retriever is devastated to find himself betrayed. He gets trapped, but he'd give his tail to go home.Determined to get back to his friends, Prozak ventures a daring escape. But can an old dog survive this merciless mountain? Prozak fears his journey will ...

A feel-good dog story."Countless deadly mines lie in wait under the hot Afghan desert. Here, in Kandahar, every car could be a bomb; every human your killer. The only shield standing between you and your death is me, K-9 Viper. One scorching day after another, I scour the desert, hunting for your killers. But it only takes one mistake, and this mission could be my last.""Jones'… K-9 Heroes series… is a lovely tribute to the brave canine officers in the military." Ki...

"In Kandahar's scorching desert, every step could be your last. Every car could be a bomb; every man, woman, or child could be your killer. And the only thing standing between you and your death is me, K-9 Rambo, the Dutch Master.Smooth, undaunted and ruthless, I scour the minefields for hidden killers. But it only takes one mistake for this mission to be my last.""Jones'… K-9 Heroes series… is a lovely tribute to the brave canine officers in the m...

Three loyal dogs. A merciless war. When the thirsty desert craves their humans' blood, can these brave K-9s defend their partners, or will they pay with their lives?Guinness may be the runt of the litter, but she scoffs at being a pet. So when her siblings join their forever homes, she can't wait to enlist and risk her tail for her country.Butter loves treats, cherishes her trainer, and is proud of her job. But an errant bullet ends her career and changes h...

Shifting into High Gear charts the course of Kyle Bryant's transformation as he journeys on a recumbent tricycle across the United States in the throes of Friedreich's ataxia, a life-shortening and disabling disease. Full of humor and reflection, it's a heroic journey of a man driven to reframe the language of disease through action and service.As you travel with Kyle during two cross-country bike rides through the American West, Texas, the Southern States, and finally to ...

In this volume, an expert theologian addresses the key soteriological theme of atonement. Atonement and the Life of Faith provides substantive engagement with the doctrine of the atonement, including sections on the Apostles' Creed, Scripture, the history of the doctrine, dogmatics, and Christian praxis. Focusing on the third part of the Apostles' Creed, it explores how atonement relates to the church, the Holy Spirit, and the Christian life. Each section offers a constructive dep...

From Birth to Resurrection in the Gospel of LukeJesus came to lift up the lowly. Throughout his ministry to his final days on the road to the cross, we find stories of his relationships with ordinary, flawed, and unexpected people. He met, dined, and traveled with people who were not perfect. Many of them were struggling, some were outsiders or even outlaws. Whoever they were, from those he healed to the outlaws with him at his crucifixion, Jesus brought the good n...

Healthcare is in the midst of a massive disruption. With financial structures in tatters and the future uncertain, this is the moment to begin the revolution. But first, leaders need to learn how to support staff at all levels as they make transformational improvements in care. This book demonstrates that real change is very personal and has to start at the top—whether you're an executive, governing board member, manager, or physician.A powerful new approach to healthcare leadershi...

Together you can make it through anything.We live in a troubled society, and those maintaining order and justice are some of the most overworked, unappreciated, and underpaid. The nature of their jobs is taxing both personally and relationally.Bulletproof Marriage is a 90-day devotional that applies biblical principles to support and strengthen the marriages of military members, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Each day includes a Bible verse, inspirational r...