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A "timely and hugely important" memoir of Justice John Paul Stevens's life on the Supreme Court (New York Times). When Justice John Paul Stevens retired from the Supreme Court of the United States in 2010, he left a legacy of service unequaled in the history of the Court. During his...

Jarrett Stevens has been helping people find language for prayer over the course of a few decades. He's discovered along the way that prayer is more straightforward than we make it out to be. With helpful starting practices to make prayer a more natural rhythm for your life, Jarrett helps you to find your voice when words of prayer are hard to come by, to settle into the silence when God seems quiet, and to bring all your cares and celebrations to God because He longs to walk with you in and through them.

For the first time ever, a retired Supreme Court Justice offers a manifesto on how the Constitution needs to change. By the time of his retirement in June 2010, John Paul Stevens had become the second longest serving Justice in the history of the Supreme Court. Now he draws upon his more than...

Twice pardoned - first by God and later by the state - TJ Stevens now walks in freedom and grace. Reluctant at first to tell his story but compelled now to share what God has done, he gives a firsthand account, four decades later, of what it was like to be a high school shooter. Why is his story different from all the others that have commanded headlines over the last 20-odd years? How did he not only make it out alive but go on to have a successful life, when so many other high school shooters are now behind bars or in the grave?

Collected for the first time, the New York stories of John O'Hara, "among the greatest short story writers in English, or in any other language" (Brendan Gill, Here at The New Yorker) Collected for the first time, here are the New York stories of one of the twentieth century’s definitive...

In The Bushido of Bitcoin I distill lessons from experience and the great stories of the past into a playbook for the modern warrior: for the new elite to channel their power, wealth and influence with Character. It combines insights from powerful military cultures with the great thinkers of all time: Nitobe, Nietzsche, Spengler and Hoppe; Feudalism, Christianity and Austrian Economics. The book focuses on virtue in action – not morality. My goal is to show you how the great and noble behave. All warrior cultures lived by codes of virtue, and it's time we found ours.

Frederick Jackson Turner stands out as one of the most influential historians in the United States, renowned for his groundbreaking frontier thesis. This compelling theory posits that American democracy was significantly shaped by the presence of an undeveloped frontier from the nations founding until the 1880s. Turner introduced his ideas in the seminal essay The Significance of the Frontier in American History, published just three years after the frontier was officially closed in 1890. He continued to expand upon the frontier thesis, exploring themes such as sectionalism and the Midwests ...

Dive into the captivating stories of Englands past with Volume IV of our engaging series! This installment takes you on a journey from the nation‚s conversion to Christianity all the way through the reign of Queen Victoria. Perfectly tailored for children and young adults, these anecdotes‚some famous, others lesser-known‚are presented in an exciting and imaginative way. (Introduction by Kalynda)

Immerse yourself in the captivating life and adventures of David Davy Crockett, an iconic 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician, often referred to as the King of the Wild Frontier. From his ancestors journey to the American wilderness, through his thrilling experiences with the Indians, his political journey from Tennessee to the U.S. House of Representatives, to his valorous stand at the Battle of the Alamo, this narrative offers an authentic account of Crocketts life. Witness the world through the eyes of this remarkable figure and discover the incidents and ...

Dive into the captivating life of Henry IV, the first Bourbon King of France and Navarre. Raised as a Protestant, Henry narrowly escaped the brutal St. Bartholomews Day massacre and led the Protestant forces during the fierce French Wars of Religion. Deciding that Paris was well worth a mass, he renounced the Calvinist faith, effectively bringing an end to the relentless warfare tearing through France. Known as Good King Henry, he is celebrated for his bravery, affability, and his deep care for his people. Despite surviving numerous assassination attempts, his life was cut short by Fran√...

Eleven spellbinding tales of transformation, survival, and grit from the creators of the New York Times bestselling original audiobook MeatEater's Campfire Stories: Close Calls. In MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Discoveries, Revelations & Near Misses, a collection of outdoorsmen share...

David Crockett: His Life and Adventures by John Stevens Cabot Abbott is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman, soldier, and politician. The book chronicles Crockett’s rise from humble beginnings in Tennessee to his exploits as a hunter, storyteller, and congressman. It highlights his rugged individualism, contributions to American expansion, and heroic last stand at the Alamo. Abbott’s account blends history and folklore, portraying Crockett as a symbol of perseverance and patriotism. This engaging narrative captures the spirit of the early American frontier, celebrating one ...

"Who Thought We'd Be Here" is a podcast about changing your mind, redefining the stigma around mental health, and living a vulnerable and productive lifestyle.Both seeking answers from the Universe as they turned 30, co-hosts and longtime pals Steven Aigner and John Pugh found themselves improving in ways their younger and much more wild selves could have never seen coming. They began conquering and healing their past selves with unfamiliar mindfulness tools like meditation, yoga, breath-work, journaling, reading transformative books, and experimenting with mind expanding remedies. Ignited ...

“Beyond the Shed” is a groundbreaking podcast that reimagines the traditional concept of men gathering in sheds, transforming it into a powerful platform for modern discourse. This innovative show creates a virtual shed—a space that's both intimate and expansive—where men can openly explore the complex issues they face in the 21st century. At its core, "Beyond the Shed" is about pushing boundaries. It takes the familiar, comforting environment of a shed—long associated with male solitude and hobbies—and uses it as a springboard to dive into deeper, often uncharted waters of men's ...