Joshua
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Publisher
Pitchstone Publishing / Independent Publishers Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This book is not just for atheists but for antitheistsfor people who celebrated the writing of Christopher Hitchens and miss his voice Making the provocative assertion that the entire enterprise of organized religion is a thing for which the world and our species would have been better without, Oh, Your God! follows in the footsteps of the material observations of Lucretius, Epicurus, and Democritus and the more recent antitheistic arguments of Christopher...
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English
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"In the beginning of the twentieth century, the Connecticut River Valley was a thriving manufacturing hub for fabric, arms and brass. But early in the spring of 1936, nearly two feet of rain created havoc on a massive scale, killing more than one hundred people and leaving tens of thousands homeless, unemployed and without power for weeks. Patrols were conducted in rowboats on city streets. Typhoid and other public health issues complicated recovery...
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English
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Description
"The book that launched the ten-million-copy bestselling series -- for "those with deep-seated fears about killer bees, quicksand, mountain lions and sharks" ( USA Today ). Danger! It lurks at every corner. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help: jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on everything you need to...
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English
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"What will no doubt become popular airport reading for stranded passengers... another eminently practical, enjoyable survival guide." -- Publishers Weekly If you have to leave home, TAKE THIS BOOK! The team that brought you the bestselling The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook now helps you navigate the perils of travel. Learn what to do when the tarantula crawls up your leg, the riptide pulls you out to sea, the sandstorm's headed your way, or...
Author
Publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Too few Christians today, says Joshua Jipp, understand hospitality to strangers and the marginalized as an essential part of the church's identity. In this book Jipp argues that God's relationship to his people is fundamentally an act of hospitality to strangers, and that divine and human hospitality together are thus at the very heart of Christian faith. Jipp first provides a thorough interpretation of the major biblical texts related to the practice...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
New York Times Bestseller
The epic true story of Dunkirk-now a major motion picture, written and directed by Christopher Nolan, and starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, and Mark Rylance
In 1940, the Allies had been beaten back by the Nazis across France to the northern port of Dunkirk. In the ultimate race against time, more than 300,000 Allied soldiers were daringly evacuated across the Channel. This moment of German aggression was used by Winston...
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Series
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When misguided teenagers Jesse Crawford and Jenny Wheeler are forced to rob Emmett Brown to escape impossible circumstances, what starts as a home invasion quickly turns into a nightmare for the teens. What Jesse and Jenny don't know is that although Emmett is now old, severely obese, and in chronic pain, Emmett was responsible for the kidnapping and deaths of two young women almost twenty years ago, crimes that have never been solved. So Emmett...
Author
Publisher
TAN Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"How to Read (and Write) Like a Catholic is a sweeping survey of some of the finest literary works ever written by our fallen and yet redeemed race. Joshua Hren takes readers on a tour that spans centuries and explores our broken path to salvation, passing through stories known to many but perhaps understood by few, and others that merit a broader readership. With appeals to staples of the Catholic literary tradition such as Flannery O'Connor and...
Author
Series
Ben Packard volume 2
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"One of the best new voices in the mystery genre." -William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author
"Observant and authentic (and funny, too)...the literary descendant of Fargo and Mare of Easttown." -Adam White, bestselling author of The Midcoast
A small town's dark secrets turn deadly…
When an early morning call brings Deputy Ben Packard to the scene of a home invasion, he finds Bill Sandersen shot in his bed. Bill was a well-liked...
10) Faceless
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Series
Publisher
City Owl Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A wizard-for-hire goes on a magical spirit journey to search for his missing fiancé in this " dynamic urban fantasy series " ( Publishers Weekly ). Colin Fisher, personal wizard to a powerful CEO, has battled ice monsters, magical gamblers, and career criminals -- not to mention his own inner demons. But he still doesn't know what happened to his fiancée on the night he gained his magic. To solve that mystery, he will have to take on his riskiest...
11) Pieces of Me
Author
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This rare collection of poetry comes straight from the mind of one that has encountered many ups and downs, and has experienced all kinds of trials and tribulations. Straight from his mind to the pages of this book.
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
How do we heat our homes, light our rooms, and power our cars? With energy! In 2014, the United States relied on fossil fuels for about 67 percent of its power. However, as the fossil fuel supply dwindles and climate change becomes an increasingly urgent issue, individuals, businesses, and governments are expanding their sources of renewable energy, including solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal. In Renewable Energy: Discover the Fuel of the...
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Publisher
Microcosm Publishing LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When you don't wanna go down to the pizzeria, whip up these vegan pizzas. Automne Zingg--mastermind behind Comfort Eating with Nick Cave, Defensive Eating with Morrissey, and Enter Sandwich--has illustrated pizza-themed boys-from-Queens homages, as they eat pizza, sneer at pepperoni, and play pizza guitars. Joshua Ploeg's recipes wittily incorporate vaguely familiar lyrics and humor. Pizzas range from traditional marinara with vegetables and veggie...
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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Do you feel like you've settled for a life less than you once desired? The good news: it's not over! It's Not Over is a book for anyone who has ever felt discouraged, detoured, or disappointed by the path of their life and who longs to dream big again.
"Whether you are overcoming a disappointment or simply dreaming big, this book will build your faith and inspire you to do more than you thought possible." - Craig Groeschel, pastor of Life.Church...
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"For more than 200 years, scientists have been observing, measuring, and analyzing information about our planet's climate. Studies show that the earth is in constant transition and humans have an effect on what happens. In Climate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth , young readers examine real studies concerning planetary science, Arctic ice bubbles, and migratory patterns. Kids explore the history of human impact from the Industrial...
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Publisher
Integrative Nutrition Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
What do you crave? Ice cream? Cookies? Chips? Pizza? Contrary to what you?ve been told, cravings are not the enemy. In fact, your cravings are telling you something. Crack the Code on Cravings reexamines cravings and decodes their messages. Practical techniques will help you tune into your body so you can hear what it?s telling you. In this book, you?ll discover what uniquely nourishes your body, mind, and spirit?knowledge that will help you maximize...
Author
Publisher
City Owl Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The first 3 books in this "extremely impressive" urban fantasy series about a wizard-for-hire: "a fantastical thrill ride [with] stunning plot twists" ( Publishers Weekly , starred review, on Frostbite ). FROSTBITE Harvard dropout Colin Fisher has a lot on his mind: a dying father, a dead car doubling as a home, and a mysteriously disappeared fiancée. But his luck seems ready to change when a billionaire CEO offers him a job as his personal wizard....
Author
Publisher
Integrative Nutrition LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
There is no one-size-fits-all diet. Fad diets all promise miraculous results for your outward appearance-yet people continue to eat poorly, gain weight and depend on medications and operations to maintain their health. Learn the secrets of intuitive eating and start building a new relationship with your body. Integrative Nutrition is loaded with valuable insights into nutritional theories, simple ways to nurture your body and holistic approaches to...
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Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The acclaimed sculptor and furniture designer teaches readers how to make their own hand-carved wooden spoons in this beautifully illustrated volume. Marvels of craftsmanship, beauty, and function, Joshua Vogel's sculptural kitchen tools are coveted far and wide. In The Artful Wooden Spoon, Vogel shares more than one hundred gorgeous pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspiration as he explains the principles behind handcrafting...
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This hilarious graduation keepsake exposes the not-always-awesome realities of becoming an adult in bitingly satirical verse.
Congrats! Congrats!
You've made it so far.
You're an adult now,
you're even allowed
in a bar.
But long before you're
going to succeed,
You'll eff shit up,
100% guaranteed.
This off-beat (and off-color) volume of illustrated comic verse offers an honest assessment of what's in store for those with the misfortune of...