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Many of us recognize the declining influence of the church today. And while we may be interested in doing something to reverse the trend, few of us realize we are part of the problem—especially when we engage the culture in ways that prevent the joy of God from being seen.

In the expert hands of two of the mystery world's top storytellers, being a housewife takes on a whole new meaning. These original stories explore the dark side of the housewife psyche and are guaranteed to delight. But be cautioned: These stories—"GDMFSOB" by Nevada Barr (author of the Anna Pigeon series) and "Acid Test" by Sara Paretsky (author of the V.I. Warshawski novels)—are meant to be listened to alone while sipping a glass of wine.

By current standards the world over, unschooling is a radical educational practice based on radical philosophical concepts. Should children really be given the freedom to pursue their own academic interests? The unschooling dads who have written for this book answer that question with a concerted "YES"! Discover their reasons for choosing this most unconventional of approaches to education for their children.

This is a collection of 15 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

Kennedy’s Horror Collection series continues with Book 15. Once again, he has collected stories from authors from all over the world, and this time, they have been selected specifically from the LGBTQIA+ community. As always, only the best made the cut, and have been gathered here for your listening pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready for some of the best scary stories you will listen to this year.

A Slow-Burn Friends-to-Lovers Romance Full of Longing, Heartache, and Hope Han Rihan has been in love with his best friend, Lee Min-Jun for years. As Min-Jun rises to stardom and falls in love with their mutual friend, model-actor Jang Sihyun, Rihan quietly steps aside, burying his unspoken love beneath red carpets and filming schedules. But when a late-night call from Min-Jun reveals a breakup, old feelings rush back like a flood—and hope dares to bloom.

The adage, “go to school, get good grades, get a job, work hard, and make money,” is no longer valid. Working for a living will not make you wealthy. Now is the time to “work smarter, not harder.” You can make money in various ways, at any time and from anywhere. You can generate money while walking, conversing, commuting, surfing, etc. You can even make money during the time you spend at your regular 9-5 job! All you need to know is how to manage your time, develop new ideas, and have a burning desire to be wealthy.

Where did our modern notions about God, science, and humanity come from? Begin in the Mediterranean world of late antiquity, with the decline of Rome and the ascent of Christianity. Explore vigorous Christian debates over the appropriation of pagan thought along with the implications of these debates for medieval thinking. Follow the lively arguments over the origin of the cosmos, the laws of nature, and the extent of God's direct role in natural changes and miraculous events.

Two tales from the golden age of supernatural fiction.

We were digging down through the layers of British history, uncovering coins and bones and bits of broken pottery. And then we found a strange Celtic relic that did more than tell us about the lives of our ancient ancestors . . .

The average American watches 5 hours of TV every day. Collectively, we spend roughly $30 billion on movies each year. Simply put, we’re entertainment junkies. But can we learn something from our insatiable addiction to stories? Mike Cosper thinks so. From horror flicks to rom-coms, the tales we tell and the myths we weave inevitably echo the narrative underlying all of history: the story of humanity’s tragic sin and God’s triumphant salvation.

Recent studies have shown that the more fat a person carries around their midsection, the more likely he or she is to develop such life-threatening conditions as heart disease and strokes. This is another reason why many experts believe that all wheat and products with wheat and whole grains in them should be removed from a person's diet.

Richard III's reputation and appearance has dominated the media since the discovery of his skeleton was confirmed on 4 February 2013. Even before the discovery, the legacy of Richard III was a hotly debated issue with myths and misconceptions surrounding his person. In this book, we’re going to concentrate on busting or confirming the most popular myths surrounding Richard III: • What did he really look like? • Did he poison his wife so he could marry his niece? • Did he murder his nephews, the Princes in the Tower? • What led to his death and what happened to his body? Richard ...

Jamie Hampton, a successful model, and entrepreneur was happily in love with his fiancé and lover of three years. Catching his fiancé balls deep into someone on the day of their third anniversary wasn't how Jamie expected to celebrate. And he definitely didn't expect André to cheat on him with his co-star, a woman and someone he thought as his friend. Aiden Carter, a renowned pop star, and Caden Carter, a famous racer are acclaimed bad boys in the industry, known for their loud parties, flirtatious nature, and countless flings. When Jamie runs into the troublesome twins on the night ...

Learning to Float is a life preserver when you find yourself adrift in the midst of your faith journey. When waves of doubt and anxiety threaten to rise above your head, or when you simply find yourself weary of swimming in the midst of unending waters, this book is your buoy. It's the gentle arms of friends holding you up so that you can breathe, even as currents of questions continue to sweep you up and move you along. It's the comforting whisper in your ear when you need it the most: "It's okay; I've got you. You're not alone."

This third and final collection of Classic Ghost Stories contains these chillers: "Mr. Justice Harbottle" by Joseph Sheridan Lefanu; "The Seventh Man" by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch; "Some Haunted Houses" by Ambrose Bierce; "Miss Dulane and My Lord" by Wilkie Collins; and more.

A demolition of a building nearby causes Liam's office building to collapse. He is trapped inside and in his final moments, he can only think of one person—his husband, who is no longer in love with him. Maybe it was all in his imagination and it was all in his head, but it was too late now. Or was it? Note: This is a short, angsty romance with a happy ending. Trust the author :)

Each week JMC will host one of the voiceover industry's most interesting personalities for a casual freestyle chat that encompasses more than just business, digging deep into the guest's backstory and pulling back the curtain on how they became the person they are today.

Eugene yearns for Ryan's love, but the alpha is in love with none other than his twin. Married to someone who could never love him the way he wants wasn't how Eugene imagined his life. But he finds himself in an arranged marriage with Ryan after an unfortunate incident. With a grieving alpha, and a pup, who see him as his omega father, Eugene would have sacrificed his happiness for the sake of the promise he once made to his brother. But how long could a promise last when his own grief rises above them all? To make matters worse, Eugene falls pregnant. Author note: This is a clean omega ...

Red Door audiobooks presents 46 classic tales of the strange from some of the greatest writers of all time. 1. A Joy Ride by A. J. Alan 2.The Death Mask by H. D. Everett 3. Query by Austin Small 4 . The Dancing Partner by Jerome K. Jerome 5. The Furnished Room by O. Henry 6. The Squaw by Bram Stoker 7. The Interruption by W. W. Jacobs 8. The 19 Club by A. J. Alan 9 . The Giraffe Problem by Barry Pain10. The Man who Stole a Meeting House by John Townsend Trowbridge 11. The Lightning-Rod Man by Herman