Taking a step of faith is never easy, but it can lead to great adventures. At a small church in Florida one night, teenager Steve Collins receives clear, unmistakable direction from God. By faith, he empties his bank account and travels 1,800 miles to obey. As a result, the entire course of his life is changed. Each step of faith leads to another, launching him into a summer camp ministry that impacts the lives of thousands of young people.In this transparent account, Steve describe...

Do you ever wish you could read faster without forgetting what you just read?In today’s information-overloaded world, mastering the art of speed reading isn’t just a skill—it’s a superpower.Speed Reading: How to Read Faster, Understand Better, and Retain More Information is your complete guide to unlocking your mind’s full reading potential. Whether you’re a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this book teaches you how to absorb information...

Trapped in an Emotionally Abusive Marriage? Discover How to Break Free and Take Back Your LifeAre you exhausted from feeling trapped in a toxic relationship?Do you dream of regaining your confidence and self-worth?Wondering if there's a way to escape emotional abuse and finally breathe freely?Guess what you are about to break free. You are not alone. Many women find themselves stuck in emotionally abusive marriages, suffering manipulation, control, and humil...

In this deeply researched and powerfully written exposé, Mike Steve Collins pulls back the curtain on the networks of power and influence that are pulling the strings to undo progress toward a more just and equitable society. The efforts of this anti–civil rights movement, as Collins calls it, most recently came to a head on June 23, 2023, when the US Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action in higher education and opened the door to even more regressive policies, laws, and bans....

What is the relationship between termites and sin? Cookies and religious denominations? A hidden canoe paddle and strengthening one's faith? Sean, Jerry, Lonnie, and Benjamin are challenged to find these answers and more as they become - Challengers from Camp Hope.

All too often, schools make decisions about language without a proper understanding of the issues involved. Language Awareness at School addresses this problem by exploring a range of topics related to language, helping teachers to make informed choices about how to best support their students in becoming more confident, aware speakers and writers.Written in collaboration by an academic linguist and an experienced teacher, this essential book combines professional experien...

Written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points along the river, information about gear, seasonal hatches, local lodges, fly shops, restaurants, watering holes, and closest medical care, along with the sort of intimate, insider information only someone working on the river can share.

Wilkie Collins's later novels are often as concerned with social issues as they are with simple storytelling—but as more and more critics are suggesting, the best of them are as readable and thought-provoking today as they were when they first appeared. Of none is this more true than of his 1883 novel Heart and Science, which Collins himself placed alongside his masterpiece The Woman in White. Heart and Science turns on the fate of the orphaned Carmina Graywell, who is left in the charge o...

In "Sustainability in Software Engineering: Harnessing Eco-Efficient Techniques for Modern Development," readers are invited into the evolving world of sustainable software practices where innovation meets environmental responsibility. This book equips software engineers, tech leaders, and sustainability advocates with the essential knowledge and tools needed to integrate eco-efficiency into every stage of software development.From foundational concepts and principles of sustainabi...

Thirty-three shorter tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time in two mega-volumes. Seventeen tales to start with in Volume One!The nationally bestselling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados for their wit, world-building, strong characterizations, tender romance, and edge-of-the-chair action.Since 1995, Sharon Lee and Steve Miller also created shorter tales, illuminating additional facets of the Liaden ex...

Fifteen short tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.Thirty-three shorter tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time in two mega-volumes. Fifteen tales complete Volume Two!The nationally bestselling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados for their wit, world-building, strong cha...

Tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.STORYTELLING ON AN EPIC SCALEFor more than thirty years, the Liaden Universe® novels by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have captivated fans with their unique blend of action adventure, science fiction, and interpersonal relationships. In addition to over twenty novels (and counting), Lee and...