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Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading or hearing his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself.

Do you love muffins? Do you love reading stories that make children laugh? Then look no further! A Morning with Blueburry is a fun and silly adventure of a muffin trying to overcome challenging obstacles to achieve a goal. This muffin-tastic adventure will make your little ones laugh out loud while also hinting at the importance of perseverance, creative problem-solving, and most importantly-believing in oneself.

This book is the story of a remarkable bird, the golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus) of Panama. Males of this species perform one of the most elaborate, physically complex, and noisy courtship displays of any animal on the planet. Barney A. Schlinger delves into the specialized neurons, muscles, bones, and hormonal systems underlying the manakin's unique courtship behavior, creating a rich life-history account that integrates field observations and evolutionary biology with behavioral ecology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and general ornithology.

Intermittently Called by Christ Piercing the Darkness is about the mental pains and stressors of abuse within my life as a child and in adulthood. It further discusses the elements of how each situation affected me, along with insights into finally being able to live free from the past. The scars from my past left an imprint as a child and shaped a great portion of my life, however, I was set free.

Scrounging for scraps and odd jobs, Cardin Kataar is just trying to survive. He’d once trained to become a warrior, an elite guardian of one of the Four Kingdoms, but at the last minute, seeing how corrupt the Guilds had become, he turned them away, condemning himself to a life of poverty. When Kailar, a power-hungry mage, learns of the Sword of Dragons and embarks on a line of quests to find it, a single upstart wizard pleads for help. Ignored by his peers and a prince, the wizard turns to Cardin Kataar and hires him to help protect the sword.

Gracia Querejeta-k egokitu du George Orwell idazle britainiarraren Abereen etxaldea literatur klasikoa. Eleberri satiriko hau 1945ean argitaratu zen lehenengoz, eta 1917ko Errusiar Iraultzaren eta ondoren sortutako Sobietar Batasunaren irudikapen alegorikoa da. Istorioan, abereak gizaki zapaltzaileen aurka matxinatzen dira, etxaldean gizarte berdinzale eta justuagoa ezartzeko. Baina txerriek, buruzagitza hartu eta gerora tirano bihurtzen direnek, hasierako helburu haiek galbideratzen dituzte. Horrek erakusten ditu ideia iraultzaileei egindako traizioa eta botere absolutuaren arriskuak.

Never have so many undertaken such a widespread, hurried attempt to remake the world. Predictably, our hubris has led to unintended—and sometimes disastrous—consequences. Over the Seawall tells us the stories behind these unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to the reengineered waters in the Ganges River Delta, to the artificial ribbon of water supporting both farms and urban centers in parched Arizona, Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail.

It’s the year 2073 and Rowan Greenbaum is condemned to die of an easily cured form of cancer. The reason? His zip code is over its maximum population capacity—at least, according to recent legislation enshrined into law at the behest of the country’s largest health insurance company. This population cap disqualifies Rowan from lifesaving treatment but he discovers a loophole that allows him to trade another life for his own.

A must-listen romance from Hayden Hall. Contains mature themes.

A young man, Brian Davis, was born in Britain, went to India—in the Sundarbans swamps—to help his uncle bring down a tiger, a man-eater; it proved challenging to hunt down this animal. Many others had tried before and were unsuccessful. He was good with firearms and a skillful hunter. He managed to kill the man-eater, but it was a close call.

“Don’t ask too many questions. Just go with the flow.” This is the mantra of legalistic religion. It leaves many of us wallowing in confusion as we still have burning questions about our faith. Sometimes, these questions almost seem off-limits: Is there actually an unforgivable sin? Can we lose our salvation? Is masturbation always a sin? Am I really supposed to give 10 percent of my income to the church? Is divorce and remarriage wrong for a Christian?

Follow the captivating journey of Sue, a young man born into a toxic environment in the Caribbean, as he battles the demons of addiction and strives to reclaim his life. Introduced to a world of drugs and alcohol by family members, Sue's struggles with cocaine addiction lead him down a path of shattered relationships, heartache, and self-destruction.

On her deathbed, Rory Gallant's mother begs him to be a good man, and to not behave like his caddish father, Doug. Now all grown up, Rory is a good man, but loves seems to elude him. Maybe he does need to be a bit more of a cad after all? Deciding to follow the cad dating rules, and with a bit of help from lothario Doug, Rory decides to become the complete opposite of the man he really is.... Rory’s best friend and neighbour Sarah doesn’t understand why Rory thinks he needs to change to find love – he’s perfect just the way he is.

In a world where knowledge is power, Eco Enlightenments equips you with the facts you need to understand, adapt to, and thrive in our changing environment. This book is a treasury of 300 engaging facts, a comprehensive exploration of three critical areas that define our world today: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and Natural Disasters.

I’m in trouble. Deep, deep trouble. I never meant for it to happen, but my ex is dead—and I’m the one who pulled the trigger. Whether he deserved it or not, whether anyone will even miss that jerk, it doesn’t matter. Joey is dead, and I have to figure out what to do before I get caught with a corpse on my hand.

Charlotte Davenport is a woman on a singular mission: get onto a ship bound for Atlantis by any means necessary, and get home to her sister. When she joins the crew of the Malediction, she has no idea she's made herself an unwitting captive of its pirate captain. Captain Lirian Jurel is cocky and secretive and infuriatingly handsome, and she can't shake the feeling that he's laughing at her . . . but Charlotte has a secret of her own, and she'll do anything to keep it.

Drawing on real-life experiences from his career as a Navy SEAL, Jon Macaskill unlocks the secret to cultivating these powerful life skills: Mindfulness. Far from being just another buzzword, mindfulness is a practical tool that can empower you to live a life of preparedness, resilience, grit, and compassion.

In his book, Silence Your Inner Pharisee, Jon Edward Fugler challenges the longtime believer to think differently about his or her relationship with Christ. You’ve been giving Jesus your best for years. You’ve faithfully obeyed and served him. You’ve led others to Christ or mentored them to maturity. You serve in the kids’ ministry at church. You’re in a Bible study. You lead a small group. You appear to be a stellar Christian example. You’re doing all the right things.

In Beyond Boundaries, we invite you to embark on a mind-bending adventure that will not only satisfy your curiosity, but also leave you craving more. This book is your passport to an extraordinary realm, where you'll explore 300 intriguing facts about space, AI, and cybersecurity, and discover the fascinating connections between them.

When Elspeth loses everything in one night for the crime of being born an elf, she wants vengeance. Forced to resort to banditry in order to survive, her forest becomes a safe haven for others dismissed by the Empire. But becoming the Bandit Queen isn't enough to compensate for the castle she lost—only the royal palace will do. To become the Empress, though, she first needs to save the Sacred Prince.