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In A Burning House, Brandon Washington contends that American Evangelicalism is a house ablaze: burning in the destructive fires of discrimination and injustice. The stain of segregation remains prevalent, not only in our national institutions, but also in our churches, and this has long tarnished the witness of Christianity and hampered our progress toward a Christ-like vision of Shalom—peace, justice, and wholeness—in the world. Common doctrine may unite black and white evangelicals, but rifts such as social ethics and cultural influences still separate us.

Beyond sounding an alarm, House on Fire identifies the key threat to our democracy—that the GOP has become a Trumpist authoritarian cult—and outlines how we fight back. A response that must include both citizen opposition and practical reforms, including an end to the Senate filibuster, discarding the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, and requiring that justices adhere to a code of ethics.

At age 54, Chris Monnette is diagnosed with neovascular macular degeneration, an incurable retinal disease that slowly robs him of his eyesight. As each cell in his macula dies and his vision diminishes, he is forced, literally and figuratively, to see the world through different eyes. Raised in the shadow of an emotionally stifled father, Chris learns early on to mirror the belief that vulnerability equals weakness. A piercingly honest meditation on the emotional legacy of stoicism, Seeing Clearly is much-needed proof that being a man and being vulnerable are one and the same.

Lady Katherine has been raised from childhood to fulfill her parents’ plan and marry the demon king. It’s the last thing she wants, but it’s the one thing she gets. King Edward is sadistic, repulsive, and likes nothing more than to drain the blood of his human playthings. Lord Robin, half-demon and half-human, hates his boring life at court until he meets the new queen. Quiet Queen Katherine sparks life in him, and his demon half recognizes her as his soul mate. He can finally feel complete—except that she’s already married to his sovereign.

Four tales of horror to keep you up at night. What would you do if the Devil offered you a job? Your soul is at stake, but the pay is astronomical. If you found an intruder in your home, how would you react? Fight or flight? When a woman doesn't match up to Lucile, the results are deadly. Would you accept your fate even if it meant the end of your life...?

Lainey hasn't had the best start in life. Her mother is neglectful, and her stepfather is a piece of work. Still, she makes the most of life. She loves attending art college and looks forward to a time when she can be on her own. Then one night, she is knocked down by a speeding driver, and she wakes up as a member of the undead. Not only that, she has powerful visions of an ancient evil vampire, but people are out to get her and to use her unique powers for their own gain.

When Chace and the MYTH Squad return to the Magical Realm, they face new enemies and old. But first, they must find what their enemies seek and then stop them before it is too late for humanity. Will Chace have enough power to stop them? Will he and his friends find the answers in the Magical Realm before the Council stops them? The Council seeks peace above all else. But there are some on the Council who aren’t what they seem. Chace and Raven must find answers, and someone is trying to stop them. Will Chace and Raven save the Magical Realm?

In this travel guide, you can learn everything you need to know for an exciting and wonderful vacation to this centrally located destination. We say "centrally located" because Eugene is only an hour from the mountains to the East (the Cascade Range) or the Oregon Coast to the West (the town of Florence, Oregon)!

Sie hatten nie eine andere Wahl, als sich zu begegnen und einander hoffnungslos zu verfallen. Leilani Lohan liebt zwei Dinge: Ihre nervige Schwester und den Duft frisch geschnittener Blumen. Männern geht die hübsche Zweiundzwanzigjährige ganz bewusst aus dem Weg. Bis ein großer, attraktiver Mann im perfekt sitzenden Anzug ihren Blumenladen betritt, einen gigantischen Strauß kauft und ihr diesen schenkt. Als sie den Grund dafür erfährt, setzt sie alles daran, den Fremden wieder loszuwerden.

Lucy is looking forward to a holiday season that's filled with Christmas carols, remembering, and yummy food. She's also excited about all the festive recipes she'll be introducing to the menu at Sweet Delights bakery. When she finds out that an obnoxious woman at an event for the homeless has stolen some of her treats for her business, Lucy gives this lady a piece of her mind in no uncertain terms. She's left bewildered when this lady is found dead. Did Lucy's harsh words, spoken in the heat of the moment, have an effect on the lady's life, or is something more sinister at play?

After a near-death experience in Budapest, Valeria is ready to start over in New York City. But, hope quickly fades as she stumbles upon a grisly murder, proving that she isn't the only vampire who's decided to make the "city that never sleeps" their home. This vicious attack puts her desperate desire to move forward on hold as she, along with her lover, Lamond, and nephew, Emil, rush to quell the threat to their kind. Time is brutal, but immortality can be worse.

If you want to discover how to find, buy, collect, and sell collectible toys, then check out HowExpert Guide to Toy Collecting. Toys are the one item that connects us all. They bring us back to our childhood and reconnect us to a simpler time in life. Toys carry some of our favorite memories. Some collectors choose toys that they dreamed of having but never did - until now. Today is the day to reach out and grab that special toy and build a collection all around it.

Enrich your life and bank account — from a struggling entrepreneur to a happy millionaire in less than a year. Where would you like to be five years from now? On a beach, were you sipping exotic cocktails or your favorite beer? Or are you enjoying retirement and reaping the profit of your multi-million dollar businesses? For now, this seems like a mere dream because you are deep in debt, living hand to mouth, and about to give up on becoming successful.

A new world offered Felicity Grant hope of riches, plentiful forests, and an arranged wedding engagement - but no one mentioned the monsters. Felicity’s father squanders the family fortune, then decides to travel across the sea to build a new life. She leaves behind her world of airships and automatons for one of the horse-drawn buggies. When the Grants arrive at port, they find it deserted. Meals are half-eaten on the tables, and fires smolder in the cookhouse. However, the inhabitants are still out there, only they’ve changed - and they’re hungry.

Der Bestseller von Dr. Gudrun Fey. Statt sich zu ärgern oder nach einer schlagfertigen Antwort zu suchen, ist es erfolgreicher, ganz bewusst Strategien einzusetzen, damit Sie Abstand und Zeit gewinnen.

Ausweichen, angreifen, ignorieren. Scharfe Kritik vom Chef, Stichelei von Kollegen, Gemeinheiten vom Lieblingsfeind: Lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihrer Spontanität auf die Sprünge helfen und mit Witz und Esprit auf Verbalangriffe reagieren: Blockaden überwinden. Die eigene Sprachkreativität trainieren. Auf Kränkungen selbstbewusst antworten.

A hilarity smoothie of standup, music, and multimedia slide presentations. Their debut album Horses and Grasses contains songs about the carbon cycle, pi, the Loyal Order of Moose, patriotic dinosaurs, and "Rodeohead", a bluegrass medley of Radiohead songs.

Warum ist es oft so schwierig, nach einer erfolgreichen Diät das Gewicht auch langfristig zu halten? Kaum ist der Anfangsenthusiasmus verflogen, grüßt schon der Jo-Jo-Effekt. Schuld daran: ein kleines Areal in unserem Gehirn, das noch nicht bemerkt hat, dass es heutzutage gut gefüllte Kühlschränke und Essen im Überfluss gibt.

அழகின் மறுஉருவமாய் ப்ரியா என்று சொல்லும் பேரழகு. ரிஷி மற்றும் ப்ரியா பெற்றோர்களின் கட்டாயத்தின் பேரில் திருமணம் செய்து கொள்கின்றன. இருப்பினும் பிரியாவிற்கு ரிஷியின் மீது இனம் புரியாத காதல் ஏற்படுகிறது.

Adam and his sister, Leila, are Nons—second-class citizens, living under the Permitted ruling class. Though their life in the Stone City is filled with family, stories, and music, they must carefully follow the rules, have all paperwork on hand, and never, ever do anything to anger a Permitted. When their father unexpectedly dies, they are even restricted in how they are allowed to grieve.