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A Modern Jew In Search Of Soul The essays in A Modern Jew in Search of Soul are a compassionate and intellectual composite of Jewish voices, sharing their personal ideas, beliefs and experiences from many perspectives. Among the authors are several rabbis: orthodox, conservative, reform and even, as one described himself, “rebellious.” Still other authors are psychologists and physicians, Jungian Analysts and professors, artists, as well as other contributing Jewish community members. Although many are American, we also include several contributors with extensive experience in Israel ...

Spark Your Own Renaissance with the Seven Principles of Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci's greatest masterpiece isn't hanging in the Louvre. His finest legacy was buried between the lines of pages upon pages of notes in his journals. There, bestselling author Michael J. Gelb excavated a...

Strange and very real monster sightings abound around the world. Every day, people are not just encountering real monsters; they are having life-altering experiences with strange, paranormal, and supernatural forces via mysterious beings, as well as ghosts and spirits of the dead. Prepare to take a journey into the unexplained in this comprehensive program and hear incredible eyewitness reports that force us to face the fact that the monsters we relegate to fairy tales have indeed been quite real all along.

Around the turn of the 19th century, there were hundreds of reports from reputable sources of giant skeletons unearthed from ancient burial mounds across America. Human giants may not be entirely a product of legend in our history. Giants are spoken of persistently in the Bible and North American folklore—David and Goliath, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Paul Bunyon are familiar examples of tales involving giants.

Ran McGhie's world has been turned upside down. A young, lonely and frustrated writer, and suffering from mental health problems, he discovers that his long-dead mother was related to one of Glasgow's oldest merchant families. Not only that, but Ran has inherited Newton Hall, a vast mansion that belonged to his great-uncle, who appears to have been watching from afar as his estranged great-nephew has grown up.

Sometimes the best education doesn’t come from school—it comes from scraped knees, busted fences, and a healthy dose of small-town mischief. In Whatevs: From Foolishness to Fondness, Michael J. Melton looks back on his wild Texas upbringing with a blend of humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. From stealing watermelons and surviving electric fences to sibling wars involving Duran Duran, Deep Heat, and questionable brownies, every story is a snapshot of a life lived full-speed and with a grin.

Your Money, Day One poses this question to young adults: Will you control your money or will your money control you? Emphasizing starting early as the key to success, it champions the 'pay yourself first' budgeting plan, the wonders of compound interest, effective habit building, and the role of an emergency fund, and cautions on the lures and risks of credit card debt.

ARCUS DRACONIS The Dragon Amulet Chronicles – Book Two By J. Michael Radcliffe The dragons are not gone. They are waiting. After crossing the Veil, Tadhg carries the burden no mortal was meant to bear — the scattered scales of ancient dragons, each one a fragment of power that must be returned… or lost forever. Some dragons accept what was taken from them. Some refuse. And some have already begun to change. As scales are reunited and old forces awaken, the world begins to tremble. Frost fractures stone. Storms split the sky. Fire answers fire. Meanwhile, in the mortal world, Duana ...

Renowned and ridiculous voice actors, Jamie Marchi and J. Michael Tatum, share the hisTERRORy behind hauntings and other supernatural shenanigans.

House on Fire! follows Sophie, a young investigative journalist searching for answers, whose sources for a story on leadership principles in a high-purpose organization get mixed up in a series of mysterious fires around Pittsburgh. Listeners follow Sophie as she explores the intersection of faith and servant leadership in high-purpose organizations and discover how to put serving leadership to work in their own high-purpose organization today.

How are the wars in Palestine and Ukraine connected? Is it possible to support one occupied nation without supporting the other? The Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the people of Ukraine have much in common, now and historically. Both are resisting invasions, mass repression, and war crimes. Biden supported Ukraine’s resistance but is now backing Israel with the widely criticized 'Blank Check' policy, one hundred percent. Similarly, President Zelensky has repeatedly expressed 'unconditional support' for the Israeli apartheid state. The Hamas raid was criminal, and despicable, and ...

Ellis Rogers is an ordinary man, about to embark on an extraordinary journey. All his life he has played it safe, but faced with a terminal illness he’s willing to take an insane gamble. He’s built a time machine in his garage. If it works, he could find more than a cure for his illness; he might find what everyone has been searching for since time began...

We Find Answers: True Tales of a Real Private Investigator pulls back the curtain on real-life cases ranging from missing persons and military misconduct to insurance fraud and criminal defense. With decades of experience as a former Military Police Officer, OSI Special Agent, and private investigator, Michael J. West takes you inside the world of high-stakes decisions, hidden truths, and justice hard-won.

When Charles Chaplin signed a record-setting contract with the Mutual Film Corporation in February 1916, it was the culmination of events that changed the motion picture business. Mutual's founders redefined how films were bought, sold, and distributed. Chaplin redefined screen comedy with a character that leapt into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Together they established the value of star power and created 12 magnificent comedies that have endured for generations.

Are contemporary soldiers exploited by the state and society that they defend? More specifically, have America's professional service members disproportionately carried the moral weight of America's war-fighting decisions since the inception of an all-volunteer force? In this volume, Michael J. Robillard and Bradley J. Strawser examine the question of whether and how American soldiers have been exploited in this way. Robillard and Strawser offer an original theory of "moral exploitation".

The Sproule Family TCM Film Festival Diary 2010 - 2025 records our experiences at the TCM Classic Film Festivals in Hollywood, CA. What a feast of iconic films complete with live commentaries by stars, celebrities, and experts including: 207 films shown on the big screen, 125 additional films discussed, 239 stars, celebrities, and experts in-person, 357 additional stars and industry moguls discussed, and 31 movie-making focal points including casting, editing, stunts, and music. Note: the page numbers shown refer to the printed version of the index. Font size 3 will match the printed page ...

Chasing WHALES - a spiritual dive with Jonah Have you been struggling to study the Bible? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in your ability to discern God's will? Has your faith walk hit a bit of a low point? This book will teach you about the incredible "story behind the story" from the Book of Jonah. As you dive in, you'll discover the relevance of Jonah's rebellious story to today's world; and, you will also: learn how to study the Bible grow in your ability to discern God's will practice spiritual disciplines learn how to pray & fast develop a deeper understanding of scripture ...

There is a mystery afoot. What has happened to Adam Goodman? Compelling mysteries, like any good story, have been around as long as human beings have had the breath to tell them. Lilith: Queen of the Night is the kind of good story that involves mysterious beings, the everyday working Joes (like you and me), the poor dumb clucks, the Everyman, the Willie Lohman types, and in this case, the eternal optimist, Adam Goodman.

Jason Thomas was a man everyone called when something needed fixing—except his own soul. A former Marine, a broken father, and a man fading into silence, Jason’s life has become a runaway train headed for collapse. Haunted by abandonment, marred by failed relationships, and surrounded by the wreckage of choices he can’t outrun, he’s reached the end of the line… with a bullet marked “Peace” and a note that says “I’m sorry.” But just before the final act, an unexpected phone call from a long-lost friend sparks a conversation that begins to unravel decades of pain.

The darkness emerged, and the golden age is no more. Enemies are on the rise, and the lone hero must gather his wits to face the coming evil that threatens the realm.