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When Michael was growing up, his father would drive him out to his ranch. There, Ronald Reagan taught Michael how to ride a horse, how to shoot a gun, and much more. As they drove together or did chores together, Michael's father told him stories and taught him about life, love, family, faith, success, and leadership.

Considered to be the first autobiographical work in history, this timeless book is completely applicable to everyone who has experienced the struggle between good and evil in his own soul. Saint Augustine, born in Constantine in 354 C.E., was raised by a devout Christian mother. He abandoned the Christianity of his upbringing and had an illegitimate son. After hearing the sermons of Ambrose, he began his great internal struggle which led to his conversion in 387 C.E. The Confessions describe his conversion, shedding light on the questions that had troubled him on his way to the Cross. Outside Scripture it is the most famous - and perhaps the most important - of all spiritual books.

The Path is a fascinating story of one man's search for the truth. J. Donald Walters (also known as Swami Kriyananda) recounts how as a young man he examined and discarded as false many of the promises offered by modern society. Eventually his searching brought him to the door of one of the spiritual giants of this century, Paramhansa Yogananda. The Path offers a wealth of practical and inspirational wisdom. Indeed, it holds for those seeking it the transforming power of a spiritual classic.

According to Jeffrey Rosen, Louis D. Brandeis was "the Jewish Jefferson", the greatest critic of what he called "the curse of bigness" in business and government since the author of the Declaration of Independence. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his Supreme Court confirmation on June 1, 1916, Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet argues that Brandeis was the most farseeing constitutional philosopher of the 20th century.

Ruth Wariner was the 39th of her father's 42 children. Growing up on a farm in rural Mexico, where authorities turned a blind eye to the practices of her community, Ruth lives in a ramshackle house without indoor plumbing or electricity. At church, preachers teach that God will punish the wicked by destroying the world and that women can ascend to heaven only by entering into polygamous marriages and giving birth to as many children as possible.

"Everything about me is in my films," Steven Spielberg has said. Taking this as a key to understanding the hugely successful moviemaker, Molly Haskell explores the full range of Spielberg's works for the light they shine upon the man himself. Through such powerhouse hits as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones, to less-appreciated movies like the haunting Schindler's List, Haskell shows how Spielberg's uniquely evocative filmmaking and story-telling reveal the many ways in which his life, work, and times are entwined.

Aly's Fight is a beautiful story about a tenacious young couple who chose to face devastating news with a spirit of hope and to look for blessings the Lord sends them in good times and in bad times. Authors Josh and Aly Taylor share their journey with listeners to teach all to enjoy life when life is anything but enjoyable. At just 24 years old, Aly was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer and underwent years of treatments and surgeries. After many failed fertility treatments, she was diagnosed with infertility as a result of her chemotherapy.

In this in-depth biblical biography, Beth Moore takes you on an intimate, exciting journey through virtually every astonishing episode of David's remarkable life. From shepherd, to refugee, to king of Israel, David exhibited the purest virtues and the most heinous sinfulness. But through it all, his relationship with the Lord continued to grow.

Star of the Oceans: God's Love for a Little Child is an inspiring true story dedicated to anyone—child or adult—who has endured hardship, cruelty, or the weight of difficult choices. Marley Macardy courageously shares her life journey, beginning with a mother's destructive decisions that nearly shattered a child's future. Macardy testifies how God's unwavering love transformed that life from unimaginable suffering into a hopeful path toward her promised land.

هل يمكنُ أن تكونَ شخصيَّةٌ واحِدَةٌ قد أثَّرت في عدّةِ حضاراتٍ ودياناتٍ، رغم اختلافِ الزمانِ والمكانِ؟ سؤال يطرحه الكِتابُ في رحلةٍ بحثيةٍ مثيرة لاستكشافٍ أثر النبيِّ "إدريسَ" عليه السلام والذي أتى ذكره في القرآنِ الكريم، وظهرت أثاره في نصوصِ التوراةِ والإنجيلِ وحتّى في الأساطيرِ المصريةِ القديمةِ. تساؤلاتٍ هامة عن التشابُه بينَ النبي إدريسَ وشخصياتٍ مثلَ "أخنوخ" و"هرمس" و"أوزوريس"، مُستعرضًا كيفَ ارتبطَت تعاليمهُ بالتوحيدِ والعِلمِ ونقلِ المعرفةِ.

رؤية الشيخ الغزالي لأحاديث النبي رؤية جديدة غير معهودة ..سجل فيه خطره اليقظ مع سنة الرسول الكريم صلى الله عليه وسلم ولم يكتف بذلك بل دعم رؤيته بآيات القرأن .. والجديد أنه يربط الأحاديث الشريفة بالحياة ومناحيها ..انها الدراسة الأخيرة التي سجلها الشيخ حول السنة النبوية ،وآخر ما خط قلمه النابض مع قلبه باليقين

A History of the Popes tells the story of the oldest living institution in the Western world—the papacy. From its origins in Saint Peter, Jesus' chief disciple, through Pope Benedict XVI today, the popes have been key players in virtually all of the great dramas of the western world in the last two thousand years. Acclaimed church historian John W. O'Malley's engaging narrative examines the 265 individuals who have claimed to be Peter's successors. Rather than describe each pope one by one, the book focuses on the popes that shaped pivotal moments in both church and world history.

Superbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical topics by Michael P. Foley, an Editor’s Preface, and a timeline.

جديدة في المجتمع، الذي طغى فيه العقل على العاطفة، وساده الخمود. شخصية تستطيع أن تؤسِّس وجودًا جديدًا لا يُصارِع العقول؛ بل يَحُلُّ العُقَد النفسية والفكرية، ويملأ القلوب سكينة وإيمانًا.

This is a story about life in ministry but it is not a story of strength. The journey began quite exciting when I received a surprising call to leave the comfort and certainty of engineering and follow Jesus into full-time ministry.

God's Word in Its Fullness is a delight to listen to and devotional in its spiritual depth. Tim Neu is a master storyteller along with being a pioneer in the Kingdom. Listeners will appreciate how he weaves personal stories with the Gospel's calling and Biblical principles.

Als anerkannte Autorität in den spirituellen Traditionen der Welt wurde Osho für seine einzigartige Fähigkeit gefeiert, uralte Weisheiten für ein zeitgenössisches Publikum neu zu beleben. Hier nimmt er den Leser mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in das Leben und die Welt von Prinz Gautam Siddhartha, dem späteren Buddha.

Este libro ofrece un recorrido completo, humano y documentado por la vida y el legado de Juana de Arco, desde su infancia en Domrémy y la irrupción de sus “voces”, hasta las campañas del Loira, la coronación de Carlos VII, el juicio en Rouen y la hoguera. Esta novena entrega explora las dimensiones teológicas, políticas y de género que atravesaron su figura, así como la Rehabilitación del siglo XV y la construcción de su memoria hasta el siglo XIX, cuando se consolida como símbolo nacional y espiritual.

Este libro ofrece una biografía integral y accesible de San Francisco de Asís, desde su Umbría medieval hasta el impacto global de su carisma hoy. Combina rigor histórico con un tono cercano para narrar su juventud inquieta, su conversión radical, el nacimiento de la fraternidad, las tensiones internas y la expansión de la familia franciscana.

Este libro ofrece un recorrido claro, profundo y humanizado por la vida y el pensamiento de Tomás de Aquino, una de las figuras más influyentes de la historia intelectual de Occidente. Desde sus orígenes nobles en el siglo XIII, su batalla interior por la vocación y sus años de estudio en París, hasta la construcción de sus grandes obras y el impacto de su legado, el lector descubre no sólo al teólogo y filósofo, sino también al hombre: el fraile corpulento y silencioso, el profesor paciente, el creyente que al final llamó “paja” a todo lo que había escrito ante el misterio de Dios.