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Capitalism For All by John Hope Bryant presents a revolutionary framework for rebuilding American prosperity through economic inclusion rather than division. As the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, America's first nonprofit social investment banking organization, and a former vice-chairman of...

The 40 days of fasting before Christmas are meant to prepare us for the Feast of the Nativity, but the busyness of the secular celebration can interfere with our best efforts to center our hearts on Christ. Behold a Great Light is a daily devotional, designed to help listeners contemplate the mysteries of the Incarnation, from the beginning of the Nativity fast on November 15, through Christmas and Theophany, ending with the Synaxis of St. John the Baptist on January 7.

Seducing a proper Bostonian was easy. Making him die of a heart attack a week after the wedding was hardly any trouble at all. Now she has money, social status, everything she has cunningly schemed to get since she was a poor little girl. Everything except the Brookline mansion and the multi-million dollar trust fund left to the three children. But what wicked stepmother couldn't get rid of three children?

Enjoy all seven books of the "Wonderful Week for a Quest" series!

If there’s one wizard Jackdaw can’t stand, it’s Merlin. So, when a letter arrives from the mage of mages, he assumes it brings bad news. Instead, he is allowed to host the annual Battle of the Bards competition in the Beandom, a feat that, if handled correctly, could cement his status as a premier prognosticator. But as the contestants file in, so does a strange, menacing darkness that casts a shadow over the proceedings. With the help of his friends, Jackdaw tries to unravel a sinister plot brewing among the musicians to slaughter the competition and enslave the Beandom

A twice-monthly podcast dedicated to all things relating to Security, Privacy, Compliance and Reliability on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. Hosted by Microsoft security experts, Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos. https://aka.ms/azsecpod ©2020-2025 Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriquez, and Mark Simos.

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.

Since 2013, Tweet of the Day has been a daily delight for early risers, with its 90 seconds of beautiful birdsong and fascinating ornithological stories. But what of the people who tune in to this avian chorus? In this collection, we bring to the airwaves the conversational voices of an array of wildlife enthusiasts, all eager to recount their encounters with birds.

The wonder and mystery of The Great Tomes series continues with The Great Tome of Fantastic and Wondrous Places. Volume three of this collection features narratives revolving around the exploration of fantasy or alien locales in which the acts of exploration and adventure are central to the plot.

Grimblewaith has risen through the ranks of the Beandom Highway Patrol, and when his boss asks to see him, he hopes it’s for a promotion. Instead, he is tasked with saving an old friend, now forced to lead the notorious Mafaea family. But to infiltrate the Mafaea ranks and rescue his friend, he must become faekind, a feat that only a phoenix could help him accomplish. When the phoenix proves a finicky negotiator, Grimblewaith must search the Beandom for something to bring the phoenix to his side.

A revised and updated version of the definitive peanut allergy book. The Most Cutting-Edge Research on Peanut Allergy Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Is Here! Did you know that avoidance of peanuts early in life may actually lead to peanut allergy, the opposite of what was originally...

Five acclaimed teachers and visionaries show us how mindfulness practice can boost our performance and creativity. What, exactly, is mindfulness? It's a "baseline" of awareness and non-resistance that you can build on the cellular level. Why practice it? Through mindfulness meditation, you...

Charley never expected to spend Christmas in a hospital, helping his wife fight for her life. With this shadow cast over his holiday season, Charley finds an unlikely friend in Henry, an old man who likes to listen to the bells in the park next to the hospital. Charley finds a sympathetic ear in Henry, a man who went through the crisis of losing his wife—twice.

The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve and presents both the lyrics and the fascinating stories and interesting facts behind the creation of the songs. Each entry deepens our understanding of the music and enhances our appreciation of why these songs are culturally important and dearly treasured. From popular, familiar carols to lesser known but cherished hymns, author Michael D. Young combines his musical expertise with information specific to each song.

With the new hymnbook and children’s songbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the horizon, it is an excellent time to look back at where church music has been and to see where we might be going. The Song of the Saints examines the history of the hymnbooks and children's songbooks of the church, both the official and nonofficial versions.

Most people don’t often associate Easter with music, but author Michael D. Young has collected a variety of inspirational hymns and songs—some solemn, some jubilant—and his commentary on their meaning can enhance our holiday experience. Each chapter focuses on the rich history of two songs that relate to the events of Holy Week, including the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.

Who Do Deacons Need to Be? What Do Deacons Need to Know? What Do Deacons Need to Do? These three questions form the basis for Exemplars: Deacons as Servant and Spiritual Leaders. They are designed to encourage robust conversation within diaconates as well as between deacons, clergy, and other laity. All of us grow spiritually as we listen and speak to one another with open minds and loving hearts. For deacons to reach their full potential as spiritual leaders, thoughtful and prayerful conversation must happen. This workbook was born from years of pastoral experience and a growing conviction...

The wizard Jackdaw has deciphered the Uppercase Prophecy, a mysterious riddle that foretells the fate of the kingdom. After reading it, he finds out that the kingdom's only hope lies in…someone. With part of the prophecy missing, it's not clear whether the kingdom’s only hope lies in a gallant knight or in a sub-assistant goatherd with a similar name.

It’s the end of the world as they know it, and no one feels fine. But even among a completely transformed Beandom, the heroes find a tiny glimmer of hope. Scattering across the Beandom, our heroes search for their final McGuffin for a chance to bring back the fallen and restore the natural order. The new inhabitants of the Beandom, however, have no intention of leaving, and there are other dark forces who want to turn this power over life into an instrument of death. Join our heroes for a final time to see if there is truly such a thing as a happily ever after.

Christmas carols capture the spirit of Christmas like nothing else, and Sing We Now of Christmas brings beloved carols to life like never before. Walk in the footsteps of good King Wenceslas. Experience anew the bells on Christmas Day. Witness the journey of a soldier who lost his voice as he participates in the miracle of Silent Night. Experience all this and more in these heartfelt, entertaining tales donated by a team of authors from across the country, teaming together for a good cause.