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John F. Kennedy saw history in its massive movement as shaped by forces beyond human control. Some call this Divine Providence. Others simply see the mystery of fate’s invisible hand. Connell presents a side of Kennedy’s life that few know but many will appreciate. JFK was a respected man of faith who saved the world of his times from nuclear Armageddon.

When I wake up on a strange planet, my first thought is not to go streaking. Actually, it’s to find some clothes and avoid the local natives. Too bad they find me first. Instead of probing me like a normal alien, they make me their prized possession. Yay, right? Nope. Turns out they have intentions for me that are not conducive to my plan to live long and prosper. So I run like Forrest Gump. And smack right into another alien.

All I want is to be part of the elite taskforce that will defeat our enemy, once and for all. The problem? Daryx is the one overseeing the training for the mission. Some days, I’m not sure if I want to stab or kiss him, especially when the silver fox tells me how much he believes in me. That does something to a girl’s ego. Now, we’re fighting to bring down our enemy, but my feelings are getting in the way. Can I do my job if it means sacrificing him? Or will we both perish because my heart chooses him over logic?

What would God say through a prophet today? In American Prophet, Peter has a dream revealing the outcome of the Presidential election and feels compelled to share it with whomever will listen. As dreams of major events keep coming – and keep coming true – Peter soon gains notoriety and is heralded as a modern-day prophet. Along with the hype and adulation come the naysayers, including his chief critic, the US President.

The Takeout 25 Effect is an inspiring account of a community-driven initiative, with lasting impact. Formed in Chicago's western suburbs during the global pandemic, Takeout 25 aimed to save local restaurants while maintaining public health. It demonstrates the power of community-centric movements by illustrating the journey of Takeout 25 through compelling personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies.

Discover the secret to letting God take the wheel and find peace in Cast 1 Peter 5:7. Based on the popular verse, "Cast all your cares on God for He cares about you," CAST offers practical and spiritual guidance on how to overcome worry, fear, anxiety and stress in your life.

It’s a race against the mental ravages of time and the bureaucracy of two former warring nations. Can she bring her grandfather home to the honor he deserves and help heal her grandmother’s heart before her mind no longer can remember?

Every person in every function of every organization is involved in solving problems. They show up in your email inbox, in meetings, in your own work. They are strategic and tactical, mundane and breakthrough, easy and difficult. Most organizations want to, and need to, improve their people's problem-solving efforts, and so they offer them tools, templates, and training. Yet this is not where the leverage for impact is found. People Solve Problems: The Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem explores the real leverage to improve your problem solving.

For years, Laura and I sat helplessly on the sidelines while our best friend Megan ran from a deadly cartel. When Megan went radio silent, and strange men came creeping out of the darkness, we feared that we’d landed in the cartel’s crosshairs. Our fears were answered when Laura was taken. Unable to depend on the law, desperation led me to reach out to a few unconventional sources for help.

Fourteen years ago, a certain redhead crushed my heart into dust and left me behind without an explanation. No amount of distraction could ever make the memories vanish the way she had - not my years as a Navy SEAL, not dealing with my brother’s addiction, and definitely not trying to carve out a life in the town where her specter lurks around every corner. Now she’s back, and that smart mouth of hers has made her the target of a deadly motorcycle club...and reminded me of exactly why I fell in love with her.

The climate is changing. Not only the physical climate, but the social, economic, and psychological climate, as well. We are living in a disrupted world that is increasingly divided along the lines of economics and politics. Already, globally, we think, feel, and act differently than those before us did. This book is about adaptation and how to take advantage of and thrive in a changing world.

An essential resource for current CEOs, leaders, and future leaders who realize a new cultural order is transforming what effective leadership is about, The Culturepreneur will help you and your organization reach new levels of performance - driving human, organizational, societal, and economic successes that exceed even your own expectations. 

In Just Faith, progressive Christian activist and writer Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons explains how a strong religious left has accompanied every major progressive advance in our society, and he resurrects the long but forgotten history of progressive Christianity in the United States that can and must link arms with progressive Muslims and Jews to make the moral case for pluralism, human dignity, and the common good. Graves-Fitzsimmons provides a blueprint for this type of resurrection based on his advocacy work at the intersection of religion and American politics.

In order to grow real wealth, there are right thought processes we must possess. Whether or not we are successful in creating wealth has to do with how we think about money and its utility. Our actions follow our thoughts. Our thoughts form a plan. But we need specifics. How much should we save and how do we do it? How do we allocate our savings? What do we invest in? How do we evaluate whether the return on a potential investment is satisfactory?

It’s Christmas Eve, and a troubled Joe and Mary and their three children are taking the train to visit family. Suddenly, a bearded stranger with a twinkle in his eye takes a seat and begins spinning a provocative tale that intrigues, delights, and inspires. A meaningful, touching story to be shared with the entire family, Wayne Van Der Wal’s powerful historical novel will raise important questions, ignite hope, and reaffirm your faith in God and the human spirit. 

Earth is dying.... The Gaea-02 mission can save the world's population but desperately needs the resources of another planet to do so. Returning from their deep-space shakedown flight, Gaea-02's test crew is stranded in Earth's orbit while a global conflict rages over the Gaea technology. When the dominating enemy forces declare them fugitives, the Gaea crew devises a daring plan to execute its original mission and sets off for untouched reaches of the galaxy.

Southern lawyer and Civil War veteran, Reed Jackson, returns to his family's plantation in a wheelchair. His father deems him unfit, and deeds the Jackson holdings, including his intended bride, to a younger brother. Angry and bitter, Reed moves west to Fenton, Missouri, home to a cousin with a successful business, intending to start over. Belle Richards, a dirt poor farm girl aching to learn how to read, cleans, cooks, and holds together her family's meager property.

I never believed in second chances at love until I met Casper. Her strength, intelligence, and hidden vulnerability captivated me from the start. But winning her heart means helping her overcome the grief of losing her husband. This Christmas, I’m determined to show her that our love is worth fighting for, even if it means facing my own fears and insecurities.