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He will live forever, but his existence will mean nothing without her. Not even a god can break a soul oath. Refusing to accept Nadine’s imminent death, Micah goes on a perilous journey to discover a way to change her terrible fate. A legend about a cup holds the key, but the price to get it may be more than he is willing to pay.

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A “thoroughly captivating biography” (The San Francisco Chronicle) of American icon Arthur Ashe—the Jackie Robinson of men’s tennis—a pioneering athlete who, after breaking the color barrier, went on to become an influential civil rights activist and...

Bulgakov was a Soviet playwright, novelist, and short story writer best known for his humor and penetrating satire. Because of their realism and humor, Bulgakov's works enjoyed great popularity, but their trenchant criticism of Soviet mores was increasingly unacceptable to the authorities. Bulgakov's short stories are a world unto themselves—sharp, witty, and often unsettling. In these pages, the absurdity of Soviet life collides with the supernatural, the grotesque meets the comic, and reality is always just a step away from slipping into nightmare.

A Roman soldier steals the Cup of Life from a small church in Britannia, seeking to carry the Cup to Rome as a prize. Instead, he finds himself tempted by the legend that those who drink from the cup will have eternal life. What the legends don't talk about is the price of that eternal life.

Nick Carter is a former Recon Marine with a harrowing past. Now he's an elite operative with the PROJECT, a covert counter-terrorism unit answering only to the President. He's no stranger to high-stakes missions. But when Selena Connor enters his life, the stakes get personal. Selena’s wealthy uncle has been brutally murdered by killers looking for an ancient text promising the secret to immortality. Nick is tasked to shield Selena and find the book. It seems simple enough, until they discover they’re up against a ruthless enemy who aims to bring America to her knees.

John Steinbeck’s first novel, and his only work of historical fiction, is loosely inspired by Sir Henry Morgan, the infamous pirate of the 1650s and 60s. Captain Morgan was a legendary and notorious man who struck terror into the hearts of men, in service of his personal ambitions. He has become obsessed with two thoughts: the beautiful and mysterious woman known as La Santa Roja, and to conquer Panama City (the titular Cup of Gold) away from Spain. Unique in Steinbeck’s oeuvre, this swashbuckling tale is both a historical and fantastical retelling of the life of this legendary Welsh pirate.

From the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper comes an illuminating work on the Catholic Eucharist and its link to the Jewish Passover meal. “Read this book. And don’t just read it. Pray about it. Reflect on it. And share it with others.”—Brant Pitre, author of The Case for...

The Cup of Our Life is available to anyone seeking a more intimate and disciplined life of prayer. Author Joyce Rupp illustrates how the ordinary cups used each day can become sacred vessels that connect listeners with life and bring them into closer union with the divine. She explores how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with its emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and its many blessings.

The Sunday Times bestseller 'A genuine super-coach' – Stephen Jones, Sunday Times Brilliant, honest, combative – Eddie Jones is a gigantic yet enigmatic figure in world rugby and a true legend of the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells his story for the first time, including the full inside...

From the mid-1650s through the 1660s, Henry Morgan, a pirate and outlaw of legendary viciousness, ruled the Spanish Main. He ravaged the coasts of Cuba and America, striking terror wherever he went. Morgan was obsessive. He had two driving ambitions: to possess the beautiful woman called La...

Connie Hagen tells her own true story of how life crashed around her. Suddenly. Unexpectedly. Even as a licensed counselor, Connie faced terrible circumstances over which she seemingly had no control. However, as Connie slowly moved through weeks, months, and years of struggle, she discovered practical, workable steps she could take to live fully and freely again . . . beyond any horrible circumstance. These are things you can do, too, to move forward in the wake of tragedy or trouble. There is refreshment for your scorched and thirsty soul and nourishment and comfort for your desolate heart.

Zora wants to win the cup and tell them all to screw themselves. Yes, 17-year-old Zora cheated her way into the Royal Games, but it was for a very good reason. Her ex-boyfriend thought she couldn't attain glory on her own. Just because she was a girl. And he was the real cheater. So she took his place. Now she's competing for the legendary Blood Cup, representing the Dark Valley.

Interviews with the biggest names in tennis. Join us each week as we talk tennis, Life outside the lines. Tennis offers itself as many things to many people …be it a Pursuit, a Pastime, perhaps a Profession. Unquestionably … it is a Passion. Tennis. Is. Life. "Tennis Is Life” is where those who live & breathe the game engage in expansive conversation about every aspect of the game. The sport’s real players, both on & off the court, whether they toil under the glare of the spotlight, or labor intently just beyond it. Impactful people … making things happen, be it past, present or ...

Struggling with low self-esteem? Still feeling inferior, unworthy, and not good enough despite all your effort to change? On the surface, we should be happy. We have all the things we need - a decent job, a stable income, and great friends. We have improved our self-confidence. We thought that we had overcome our low self-esteem issues. But yet, deep down inside, nothing has changed - we still feel inferior to others. Why is this so? Why don’t we love ourselves? The truth is we have been solving the wrong problem.

There are just some life skills that Gen Z and Millennials (Young Adults) need to know to have even a decent quality of life, yet a lot of it is never mentioned. Finishing high school, paying a ton for college, and even a lot of your families didn't provide a solid foundation for a well rounded life, on your own, after graduation. So, you have to set a good foundation for yourselves by pouring into yourself first.Quality Cup Life mentions different topics that young adults encounter, once you are no longer sheltered by the structure of school or living with your parents, and we're going to ...

The PEN Literary Award–winning author “writes with honesty, intelligence, tenderness, and love” about her Colombian-Cuban heritage and queer identity in this poignant coming-of-age memoir (Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street). In this lyrical, coming-of-age memoir, Daisy...

A fully alive podcast of New Life Church in Pismo Beach, California. There's something beautiful, and often supernatural, that happens when we gather around a cup, whether it be with others, or time with Jesus. We are awakened and rejuvenated around the cup...and Jesus has something new and fresh for us each day. Will we have room in our cup for Him to refresh us?

Brought to you by the Waikiki Cup, "Tennis Is Life" is a podcast for fans of the sport who are passionate about every aspect of the game. Whether you're a player, a coach, or simply a fan, this podcast provides a platform for engaging in expansive conversation about all things tennis. This podcast features real players and impactful people from both on and off the court, providing listeners with an inside look at the sport and the people who make things happen, past, present, and future. Tennis offers something different to everyone, be it a pursuit, a pastime, or even a profession. But what ...

For celebrated journalist Tracey Lee Holmes, sport has been both a way of life and a lens through which to look at life itself. In this completely candid, wide-ranging and passionate book – part memoir, part manifesto – she shares both her stories and her views on sport’s most dramatic...