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Humans have dreamed of travelling to the stars for as long as we knew that those points of light in the sky were stars like the Sun. Now, in the 21st century, there are actual studies and plans to send interstellar space probes to the nearest stars. Probably to Alpha Centauri which is only 4.3 light years away. Only! What is the history of plans to get to the nearest star? And what are the plans today to make these ideas a reality?

The gospel is the greatest message of all time, addressing the greatest need of all people. However, the good news about Jesus does more than just promise eternal life to all who believe. In this addition to the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series, pastor Ray Ortlund explains the gospel's power to transform individuals from the inside out and create beautiful human relationships. This short book helps listeners experience the power of God as they are encouraged to trust in Christ and allow him to transform their beliefs, perspectives, and practices.

Michael Andrews has suffered the slings and arrows of an outrageous fortune living with lycanthropy. But an ancient curse preventing him from being with his true love has finally pushed him right over the edge. In desperation, he checks into a secret and remote retreat in upstate New York to undergo group therapy with a motley crew of other Paranormals.

Author Dr. Lani Simpson, both a doctor of chiropractic and a certified clinical densitometrist, cuts through the confusion and inaccuracies surrounding osteoporosis to explain her whole-body approach to bone health, which includes discussions of digestive health, diet, supplements, and exercise. You may be surprised to learn which foods and medicines hurt bone health and which ones help in building strong bones.

The Art of Coaching Teams is the manual you never received when you signed on to lead a team. Being a great teacher is one thing, but leading a team, or team development, is an entirely different dynamic. Your successes are public, but so are your failures-and there's no specific rubric or curriculum to give you direction. Team development is an art form, and this book is your how-to guide to doing it effectively. You'll learn the administrative tasks that keep your team on track.

Instead of jumping right into the instructions, this book will provide you first with all the necessary concepts that you need to learn in order to make the learning process a whole lot easier. This way, you're sure not to get lost in confusion once you get to the more complex lessons provided in the latter chapters. Examples are provided for a more knowledgeable approach on your learning.

Lucy Wallace is just trying to make ends meet while caring for her nephew. She lives in a terrible part of Chicago on rent assistance, working in a dead-end job, while trying to find someone to help pay for her nephew's cancer treatment. Adrian and Lucy unwittingly embark on a journey to love ever after that's fraught with psychic rage incidents, sick kids, family antics, a strong desire for a puppy, and a severe lack of dinner leftovers.

Expertly written as an actionable blueprint for men's mental health, this comprehensive guide shares everyday techniques to reawaken your inner drive and transform your worldview. With mindset-shifting paradigms that shatter social expectations of masculinity, Every Mans Guide to Happiness takes a deep dive into the most pressing men's issues of our day.

As a teenager, real-estate broker Danny Morel felt he was destined to do great things. Even though he had to contend with a lackluster education system and lived on welfare in a single-parent home, he didn't let any of that hold him back. He had resilience - and now you can, too.

In today's competitive world, entrepreneurs often focus on profits, growth, and market dominance as measures of success. But what if success could be defined differently? What if true success meant building a life and business on the solid foundation of faith in God? Building a Life and Business on the Rock: Faith-Based Principles for Entrepreneurs provides a powerful blueprint for creating a lasting, impactful business while living out your faith with integrity.

Is stress keeping you up at night? Are you tired of wasting your time and energy worrying all the time? Do you see the irrationality of constant worrying, but you can't seem to stop doing it? Are you ready to learn how to deal with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? This book will walk you through precisely why, how, and what you need to do to stop worrying and start living your life.

Marriage is a bond that requires hard work from two people in order to find happiness - find all the tips and tools to a happily-ever-after using the guidance of a trusted relationship expert.

Building the Habit of Exercise With Your Creator Affirmation Handbook is designed to inspire, motivate, and help someone develop and build the habit of exercising, tapping into the power of God so one can get in their best shape, achieve their health and fitness goals, and live an active and healthy life. There are many fantastic reasons to look forward to exercising. This book is filled with many affirmations that will encourage one to reach out to God for support to build the habit of exercising and, hopefully, other goals and desires.

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Overcome anxiety and build a life worth living in just a few minutes a day, even if you’ve struggled to find relief before. Do you often feel overwhelmed by the surge of anxiety? Is it difficult to find practical, rapidly applicable solutions that truly work? Does your search for lasting relief leave you frustrated and defeated? You’re not alone. Imagine if you had access to a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide that could help you manage anxiety quickly and efficiently using proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.

In the decade since their blockbuster international best seller Winning was published, Jack and Suzy Welch have dug deeper into business, traveling the world; consulting to organizations of every size and in every industry; speaking before hundreds of audiences; working closely with entrepreneurs from Mumbai to Silicon Valley; and, in 2010, starting their own fully accredited online MBA program, which now has approximately 1,000 students enrolled.

You got into massage because you want to help others. But when it comes to the business side of things…let’s just say maybe “it’s not a strength”. You find the passion fading as the bank account drops…all you want is consistency and to be able to create a long-term career doing what you love. The good news is we have been there before, with over 29 years of combined experience in massage and business. Fully Booked Without Burnout unpacks exactly how to fill your appointment book every week while keeping your energy and passion alive.

Multi-Unit Leadership: The 7 Stages of Building Profitable Stores Across Multiple Markets explores the art and science of 21st-century multiunit leadership, performance, and profitability. This best seller details the seven stages that high-performing area directors, regional managers, and multiunit franchisees must master as they grow from managing a single unit to leading multiple units.

Is self-doubt keeping you from pursuing your passions? Do you struggle with a fear of failure and pressure to fit in? Are you tired of being your own worst critic and questioning your worth? Here's the good news: There are proven techniques you can take advantage of to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. But beware: There is a lot of misleading advice out there that focuses on adult audiences with resources that most teens have no access to.

Use this guide to storytelling as a sturdy foundation to change how you use stories. You can build solid stories to support your goals in business and life. The provided examples are from some of the world's greatest speakers, storytellers, with advice from leading experts. From best-selling authors to generation-changing motivational speakers, this audiobook covers all the fundamentals of outstanding storytelling. It will help you deliver stories to audiences that will leave them personally affected and motivated.