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A leading scholar draws on fifty years of reading and studying J.R.R. Tolkien to explain how he created an entire world.

The United States is the wealthiest nation on earth, though an elite ownership class holds most of its wealth. Working-class wages have not kept up with the cost of living. As government weighs taxation and the cost of social programs, it is helpful to understand our history. Our struggle sharing the wealth has roots in the period of reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, and government-imposed discrimination in housing and employment. Money Grab describes U.S. income and wealth disparity and research on the persistence of poverty and generational wealth.

If happiness and success for you is spending a productive day at your favorite fishing hole, then a few high-quality rods and reels and a well-stocked tackle box may be all you need. This book is probably not for you. For others of us, happiness and success take a bit more than that. We may not be able to put our finger on just what it is that would make our life happy and successful, but something inside tells each of us we should live a good life. When you embrace this single Master Key in the many areas of your life, the simplicity will astound you. The impact will amaze you.

"The Whale" (or "Moby Dick" as it is more commonly-known today) is the unforgettable story of Captain Ahab’s quest to avenge the whale that ‘reaped’ his leg. The quest and the novel is a story of how man can become blindly obsessed. The tale is also a testament to democracy and liberation, as the ship's crew work together for a common end. Ishmael, the novel’s narrator is a young, ordinary sailor learning the practice of whaling. Moby Dick is one of the greatest novels ever written and a timeless classic.

"Dracula" is a classic 1897 Gothic novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, followed by numerous "Count Dracula" film versions. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. It conveys the epic battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. The novel is famous for bringing blood-sucking vampires into our imagination, and this book is the epitome of a good vs. evil horror novel.

Tithing is extremely important. It is nothing new, dating back thousands of years. Whether you decide to tithe or not can affect your financial future as well as that of your descendants. Know what you are doing. This is a very quick and easy listen, but a must-listen. Every Church needs at least one copy for reference. You will unquestionably agree it was a few dollars well-spent. Written in cooperation with and approved by Eric Holt.

There has never been a husband and wife with a teaching and legacy like Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon's. ‘Revolutionary’ is totally inadequate to describe it. And, it will radically change the world for the better, one person at a time, guaranteed, perhaps beginning with you.

Easter Candy Cart Mystery and Easter Bunny Beats on 7th Street: are filled with happy moments, cool adventures, and big hearts. These stories are easy to read and perfect for kids who like friendship, fun, and doing good things. Let’s laugh, learn, and celebrate Easter together! At the corner of 7th and Maple, a shiny red cart was parked under the big oak tree. The cart had colorful streamers and a big sign that said “CANDY TIME” but no one was standing behind it.

There is no other book like this one. We will take 13 of the most widely-held beliefs about God and dissect them, one-by-one, revealing how much Biblical basis there really is for them, or not. You will be stunned by what is uncovered. You will find that our parents and grandparents turned the Bible into a seemingly mysterious book. Some doctrinal perspectives blinded believers from seeing what was really there. The forest disappeared in the trees.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our world at warp speed, from games to gizmos and everything in between. Today’s kids are tomorrow’s AI trailblazers, and this guide equips them with fast, thrilling skills—penned by a seasoned coder and cybersecurity pro who’s tamed tech for years. In 10 bite-sized chapters, 8–12-year-olds uncover AI’s secrets, spot its wonders, and dream big, all while keeping it safe and fun.

A mind-boggling book about how angels have affected humans. You will see yourself, society, culture, and history in ways you never dreamed of before, and a whole new world of possibilities will unfold before you.

Have you ever wished you were dead? Do you understand that hopelessness? Is it lonely? In severe depression, you know how it feels when nobody else really understands. It's obvious from what "they" do and say that they've never felt what you feel. This book is not for them. If you do know what "they don't understand" means without my even explaining it, then this book is for you. I will say the uncomfortable, quiet parts out loud, even though we're not supposed to say what we really think.

No, it’s not that God is tired or wants to give up trying to save all the ungrateful and disobedient masses in the world. It’s just that God’s intention, from the beginning, was to occupy a much more intimate place in our personal lives than that of a “god” that we worship and fear. What God always wanted to be will blow your mind and fill your life with new excitement. And, what about Jesus? He is an important part of this story.

Concrete walls of traditional doctrines have effectively blocked us from seeing what Jesus was actually revealing to us about his return in the Book of Revelation. Climb over the walls, if you dare to see...

You have long believed that everything you have been taught and the text of the Holy Bible are in sync? Your pastor says so but it's time to take a closer look. Some of the things in this book will stun you, no matter how much you have studied the Bible. This book will illuminate 15 long-held areas of belief. In Church on Sand you will discover that... • Mother Mary's life was very different than you were told. • Jesus’ birth was a near-crisis. • Jesus’ future return will be far more recognizable than we thought. • An entirely new John the Baptist and baptism awaits you. • and much, much more.

Updated and expanded for its 20th anniversary, Camp is former Disney CEO Michael Eisner's coming-of-age story about his time in camp and how the indispensable lessons he learned there continue to influence him in business and in life. Over the years, as a camper and a counselor, Michael Eisner absorbed the life lessons that come from sitting in the stern of a canoe or gathering around a campfire at night. In this deeply personal memoir, he recounts his experiences at one remarkable summer camp and examines how they helped turn him into the man he is today.

No matter how many times you’ve read and studied the Bible, you’re about to find out how much you have missed; from Genesis to Revelation. A careful inspection of Scriptural text reveals several MAJOR pieces of Good News which have been masked from our mind’s eye by some of the leading, cornerstone doctrines we have adopted over the millennia. This book will illuminate 17 of these golden nuggets. By putting on new bifocals, you will discover that... • Mother Mary was far greater than you may have previously realized. • Jesus’ future return will be far more recognizable than we have expected.

A proven roadmap to help you make sense out of a seemingly senseless life. You will find insights inside this little book that will change your entire outlook on life and turn problems into meaningful and valuable experiences.

The Principle is timeless truth; as deep and broad as life itself. It’s not just one of many theologies or a rehashing of knowledge we received long ago. It’s a refreshingly unique explanation of life and the universe in the context of God’s original plan. It explains the hidden mysteries of the Bible as well as bringing new depth and meaning to other sacred texts, history, science, politics and philosophy.

An ordinary day in August 1979 dawns hot and humid in Chicago. Teenager Teddy is living with his dad after being kicked out of his mom’s house due to his gang activity. But Teddy has thrived in the Simon City Royals, and today, he'll be helping to lead a posse of the group's younger members south across the city to Roosevelt High School to attend a gathering of gangs forming “the Nation”—a bold new attempt at joining forces across racial lines. This holds particular importance for Teddy, as his branch’s only Indigenous member.