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This narrative starts with Andrew Jackson before the original colonies had declared independence from Great Britain, continues through Jackson’s brilliant military career and through his becoming the 7th president of the United States. It continues through his promotion of the Indian Removal Act and the resulting tumultuous Trail of Tears.

Almost 200,000 African Americans fought to save the Union, many believing that military service was the pathway to freedom. Yet their journeys for liberation continued. They marched across taxing terrain, performed backbreaking labor, and endured corporeal punishment. They agonized over families still enslaved and suffered virulent diseases. They fought on bravely, yet thousands ran. Chafing against restraints and violence, they briefly liberated themselves.

Before you call the therapist or lawyer, or try again to “pray harder,” pick up Before the Couch—the fresh, honest, and downright fun guide for Christian couples who want something more than the tired clichés and endless relationship advice—that you’ve already tried, crashed and burned.

Physicians for the People chronicles the remarkable stories of 241 Black doctors who practiced medicine in Alabama during the Jim Crow era. Historian Jack D. Ellis reveals the ingenuity and resilience of these trailblazing doctors who defied segregation by establishing hospitals and clinics and providing vital healthcare to underserved Black communities.

Whether we like it or not, money controls most of us. Why do we let this happen? It’s time we can gain control of our money and enjoy more of what life has to offer. Instead of learning what to do with every dollar we earn, let’s learn about our relationship with money and how we can leverage it for an abundance mindset. Money affects us from birth to death, and yet it’s taboo to talk about it. Therein lies the rub; if you aren’t supposed to discuss money then how are you ever going to learn about it?

Mark Zuckerberg didn’t just build a website. He rewired the internet. From a teenage coder in a hoodie to one of the most powerful figures in human history, Zuckerberg: The Boy Who Broke the Feed is the full story of how a socially awkward Harvard dropout created the platform that shaped — and distorted — an entire generation. This is not a hit piece. Not a love letter. It’s the autopsy of a system we all clicked on. Told with brutal clarity and insight, this book doesn’t ask whether Mark Zuckerberg is good or evil. It asks whether he ever had to be—when all he needed was your attention.

In the quiet rhythm of a carpenter's workshop, a family's legacy is about to be tested. Liam, a young man who feels suffocated by the endless repetition of his father's craft, yearns for a different kind of peace—one he believes can be found only in the vibrant, sprawling city far from home. He leaves behind the weight of his father's love and the silent reproach of his brother, Mark, to pursue a life of freedom and indulgence. But the peace he thought he could buy proves to be a fleeting illusion.

Ample sighed. “The last few weeks have been incredible. What with the holidays, Clarence and Elswyth’s wedding, and the… engagement of our daughter to the—oaf. That reminds me, Public, whether in the spirit of Christmas or a Christian one, I am pleading with you to give a present to Houston and his bride, Stephanie. Do you realize she has already given birth to their baby? I even got to hold him after he was born. It made me wish things had been different where we would have had more children.” “So, it is a baby boy?” “Yes, and he looks just like Houston.

Unlock the key to deeply authentic and emotionally charged performances with Emotional Preparation by Simon Blake. This essential guide explores the crucial components of emotion for emotional preparation, offering practical information to tap into raw, real emotions and bring acting to life with conviction. Drawing from proven acting methodologies, psychological insights, and industry expertise, Blake provides actors with step-by-step exercises to activate emotional truth on demand.

You were told it was normal. You were told it was cleaner, safer, even necessary. But you were never told the whole story. Foresaken is a calm, surgical walk through the real history of circumcision — from its ancient origins to its rise as a modern medical routine, and the billion-dollar industry that grew silently behind it. These are the facts — anatomical, historical, and cultural — laid bare. This is the first cut most people never questioned. Now it’s time to understand what was lost — and why it matters. Listen to it. Then decide for yourself.

The Holy Spirit is Bill Johnson’s foundational book on the Spirit, including both introductory and deep truths about the third person of the Trinity. He describes what he has learned about seeking God, hosting His presence, and seeing His Spirit change the atmosphere of families and communities—bringing peace where there was anxiety and discord, salvation where hope was gone, and restoration where purpose was lost.

How can a hero find victory in his darkest hour? Samson, once a mighty judge of Israel, has lost everything—his strength, his sight, and his freedom. Led by the hand of a small boy into a noisy temple, he is a champion in chains, mocked by his enemies. But in that moment of total weakness, Samson turns to God with a final, desperate prayer. He asks not for his life, but for one last surge of power to fulfill his purpose. This story reveals that even when we feel forgotten, God is listening, and true strength is found not in our own power, but in our trust in Him.

Join Zechariah, a kind priest whose heart is heavy for his people. Their beautiful city, Jerusalem, is broken, and everyone has lost hope. But one night, everything changes. God pulls back the curtain of heaven and gives Zechariah eight incredible visions, each one more wondrous than the last. Journey with Zechariah as he meets an angel among sweet-smelling myrtle trees, sees powerful horses of every color, and watches as four scary horns are shattered by God's super-strong helpers.

Most employers in the United States routinely conduct criminal background checks on job applicants, weeding out those with criminal convictions. In this powerful analysis, Melissa Burch sheds light on one of the most significant forces of social and economic marginalization of our time—discrimination on the basis of criminal records.

The Empty Side of Our Bed is a heartfelt exploration of life after loss—a raw and honest account of the profound journey through grief, from the painful “firsts” to the quiet moments of survival. In this follow-up to Love, Family, Cancer, Bill Beckett opens up about the emotional aftermath of losing a spouse, capturing the loneliness, the sorrow, and the strength required to face each new day.

In the Twist of the Dial addresses how economics, changing regulatory policies, and even retail trends have conspired over the last few decades to effect what listeners, especially in non-metropolitan markets are now hearing on their local radio stations. It reminds listeners that in the final analysis, as with so much else in the U.S., in radio, it’s all about sales, profit, and the bottom line. It is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys listening to radio, who wonders about how it all works, and what its future may be.

Wartime Athletes is an unusual combination of sports history and military history in major wars. Profiles of more than 80 professional athletes are intertwined with the narrative about American history and stories of its heroes. During more than a century of warfare, athletes were side by side with many other heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. Hall of Famers in every major sport join relatively unknown athletes who sacrificed their lives, their limbs and their careers for their country.

Idi Amin ruled Uganda between 1971 and 1979, inflicting tremendous violence on the people of the country. How did Amin's regime survive for eight calamitous years? Drawing on recently uncovered archival material, Derek Peterson reconstructs the political logic of the era, focusing on the ordinary people—civil servants, curators and artists, businesspeople, patriots—who invested their energy and resources in making the government work.

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me - watch how to do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly." Matthew 11, The Message

What if the way you see yourself, love others, handle conflict, or chase success all began before you ever knew what any of it meant? In Top 10 Ways Childhood Experiences Shape Who You Become, author and developmental psychology writer Tallis Virelle invites you on a powerful journey into the unseen forces that shape adult personality, emotional patterns, and relationship dynamics. With clarity, empathy, and grounded science, this book explores how early childhood experiences—those subtle, foundational moments—create the emotional blueprint that we carry into every part of our lives.