The moonlight sliced into the alleyway as twenty-one-year-old Kirk Miller opened his eyes and stared at the night sky. His head throbbed as the world spun gently. The cold, hard cement felt oddly soothing, but even with all the alcohol and drugs flowing through his veins, Kirks mind was still racing. It would be a year until he was told that those feelings were related to what professionals called a manic episode. Welcome to the world of bipolar disorder.It is no secret that bipola...

Throughout an illustrious career of teaching and writing that spans five decades, philosopher Jacob Needleman has always tackled the "big questions" of life: Why are we here? What is our purpose? Why do we search for love, and for God? Instead of giving fixed answers, Dr. Needleman has always helped his students and readers learn to ask deeper questions that help them become their own philosophers.Only one reporter has followed the career of Jacob Needleman closely for decades: D. ...

Do you feel exhausted by tribalism? You aren’t alone.As culture warriors divide the world into us and them—fracturing families, friendships, and churches—most of us long for an end to the constant fighting. But does a practical path exist?Jesus lived in a culture split by tribalism, but he resisted its allure by choosing something bigger: truth. He’s now inviting you to apply his ancient path to the modern culture war. In Truth Over Tribe,...

One of our best known biblical interpreters offers essays and sermons meant to assist preachers in their interpretation and explication of biblical texts. Often neglected in preaching, the Old Testament is a particular focus of attention, but only in the context of the wholeness of Scripture. Questions addressed in this volume include the following: How does one approach and preach the Old Testament at Easter? What are the contemporary issues or dimensions in preaching the Ten Commandments...

The System just keeps throwing new experiences at our MC and his friends. For example, our antisocial lone-wolf hero Kasp was awarded the title of Head of the Settlement by the System. However, he has no intentions of being a leader.Every day the System gets more and more difficult, with new dangers showing up constantly, along with tremendously aggressive beasts. But those complications come with new possibilities too. And even if human civilization was totally destroyed recently,...

A psy-master, locked in the body of the young heir to the Tanaka Clan, is continuing his battle for survival at Gakko Academy.Within the walls of that educational institution, life or death skirmishes happen more often than on the battlefield, and the gifted children there are more dangerous than the battle-droids on Skayd.Genji has no magic, but with the help of his quick thinking and a couple of tricks up his sleeve, he has managed to come out on top so far, although it c...

The Bible is not easy to figure out! Churches are filled with adults who are too embarrassed to admit their sketchy knowledge, and jumbled impressions, of biblical material. Even seminary-trained pastors struggle to get a handle on the flow of the Scriptures from beginning to end. No wonder so many people give up on the Bible--and even the church. This book claims that what gives the Bible its overarching integrity and lasting value is a narrative, a storyline. Readers who approach the Bib...

Christian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated AgeThe rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrol...

The second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don’t only birds wear hats? As if this isn’t strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student – a fish of all things – and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor. Meanwhile, Zeke’s friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won't give him th...

Forest Conservation in the Anthropocene provides thought-provoking insight into the ongoing environmental crises that climate change is generating and raises critical questions about how public and private land managers in North America will adapt to the climatological disruptions that are already transforming the ecological structures of these forests.In this pathbreaking anthology, a team of leading environmental researchers probes the central dilemmas that ecologists, f...

Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the threads of diverse voices in "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 038." This anthology showcases a kaleidoscope of perspectives, from poignant memoirs to thought-provoking essays, each piece a testament to the power of storytelling. Immerse yourself in the depths of human experience, where laughter and tears intertwine, and the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their limits.

Have you ever thought that your life is filled by too much anxiety? Would you like to get rid of stress? Then keep reading to find out more!Stress and anxiety are common experiences for most people. In fact, 70% of adults in the US say they feel stress or anxiety daily. From minor challenges to major crises, stress is part of life. And while you can't always control your circumstances, you can control how you respond to them.Stress is a feeling of being und...