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'Indian Genius is an essential work for understanding the story of modern America.' - Eric Schmidt, Former CEO & Chairman, Google It is virtually impossible to turn on CNN, read the Wall Street Journal, go to a hospital, attend a university, or browse a bookstore without encountering a sea of...

Two classic audio programs from one of the world's most influential contemporary spiritual teachers, now available in one volume on cd In Part One: Finding and Exploring your Spiritual Path, Ram Dass speaks from the heart with wisdom gained from a lifetime spent on the path to enlightenment...

Does your heart skip a beat when you think of all that could go wrong in the parenting years ahead? Anxiety is normal, but your worst fears don’t have to become reality. Speaking both as a therapist and a father—and drawing on a landmark study of thirty-five thousand parents—Dr. James...

Dive into the world of adventure, camaraderie, and skill-building with the Boy Scouts Handbook. This essential guide is packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and timeless lessons that inspire a love for the outdoors and foster personal growth. Whether youre a seasoned scout or just starting your journey, this handbook is your go-to resource for developing confidence, leadership, and a sense of community.

Triumph over adversity using proven Special Operations habits and mindsets with this inspiring guide from retired Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Jason Redman. Adversity can often catch you by surprise and leave you struggling with what to do next. What if you could confront any...

Audiobook narrated by Mark Batterson. Bold Prayers Honor God and God Honors Bold Prayers. With over one million copies sold, New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker is a must-read for experiencing breakthroughs in your prayer life. Do you ever sense that there's far more to prayer than what...

In an age when fathers are more important than ever, how do you embark on your journey to manhood and know how to steer clear of the dangers along the way? In Fathered by God, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reminds us that there's a path to masculinity and, best of all, there's...

A deeper dive into the Christian history and heritage of America.

“Essential reading for teachers, education administrators, and policymakers alike.” —STARRED Library Journal The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden...

When it first appeared, A Rumor of War brought home to American readers, with terrifying vividness and honesty, the devastating effects of the Vietnam War on the soldiers who fought there. And while it is a memoir of one young man's experiences and therefore deeply personal, it is also a book that speaks powerfully to today's students about the larger themes of human conscience, good and evil, and the desperate extremes men are forced to confront in any war.

A personal essay about what makes Canada awesome from Neil Pasricha, the international-bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, and the Audible Original, How to Get Back Up.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Utterly fascinating’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘An act of intimate storytelling’ VOGUE ‘A profound, rich document’ NEW STATESMAN A deeply moving, newly discovered journal from one of America’s most iconic writers, Joan Didion, the author of The Year of...

More than twenty years ago, Alan Elliott shared his positive outlook and uplifting view of the spirit of the American people in A Dose of the American Dream. Now in this revised, modernized, and newly titled edition, Elliot showcases the vision, accountability, faith, and essential values that...

Gail Sheehy traveled to Middletown shortly after the disaster and began in-depth interviews with many of the bereaved.

Middletown, America was written as the year progressed, following parallel and intertwining stories of selected individuals and their families. A mother who was doubly bereft when she lost her only son as he tried to fill the shoes of her absentee husband; the sole survivor in an office of 67 people who escaped the 88th floor of Tower 2 seconds before the floor was decimated.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Erin French, owner and chef of the critically acclaimed The Lost Kitchen, comes a life-affirming memoir about survival, renewal and the pleasure of bringing joy to people through food. Erin French grew up barefoot on a farm, fell in love with food as a teenager...

Safe People will help you discover why good people can get tangled in bad relationships, how to avoid repeating your own mistakes, and how to pick safe, healthy people for the friends you make and the company you keep. Too many of us have invested in relationships that have gone wrong. Maybe...

Are you happy? Right now? Happy enough? As happy as everyone else? Could you be happier if you tried harder? After she packed up her British worldview (that most things were basically rubbish) and moved to America, journalist and documentary filmmaker Ruth Whippman found herself increasingly perplexed by the American obsession with one topic above all others: happiness. The subject came up everywhere: at the playground swings, at the meat counter in the supermarket, and even at the gynecologist.

Just as every individual possesses a "sacred contract"—an obligation to fulfill a divine destiny—so too does every nation hold an agreement made for the planet's highest good. So begins Caroline Myss on her inspirational call to action, The Sacred Contract of America. In this provocative...

Understanding the difference can help us succeed and help us help others succeed. Why, in the richest country ever to grace the planet earth, do so few really "make it" in a substantial way? When financial and educational freedom are readily available to us all once we understand the factors that separate the winners from the losers. Listen to Earl Nightingale as he pulls out all the stops about who succeeds and who doesn't.

From the stand-up comedian and popular host on the Fox News Network, a nostalgic look back at his childhood and the simple American values that shaped his worldview—a portrait of growing up in 1970s America. As a comedian and conservative thinker, whip-smart funny Tom Shillue grounds his ideas...