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In Maier's hands, the Declaration of Independence is brought close to us. She lets us hear the voice of the people as revealed in the other "declarations" of 1776: the local resolutions - most of which have gone unnoticed over the past two centuries - that explained, advocated, and justified Independence and undergirded Congress' work. Detective-like, she discloses the origins of key ideas and phrases in the Declaration and unravels the complex story of its drafting and of the group-editing job which angered Thomas Jefferson.

How do Bible passages written thousands of years ago apply to politics today? What can we learn from America's history of using the Bible in politics? How can we converse with people whose views differ from our own? In The Ballot and the Bible, Kaitlyn Schiess explores these questions and more. She unpacks examples of how Americans have connected the Bible to politics in the past, highlighting times it was applied well and times it was egregiously misused.

In Sacred Scripture, Sacred War, James Byrd offers the first comprehensive analysis of how American revolutionaries defended their patriotic convictions through scripture. Byrd shows that the Bible was a key text of the American Revolution. Indeed, many colonists saw the Bible as primarily a book about war. They viewed God as not merely sanctioning violence but actively participating in combat, playing a decisive role on the battlefield.

You did everything right. You worked hard. You climbed. You provided. So why does it still feel like something is off? Chasing Paychecks, Losing Time is a narrative-driven look at ambition, identity, and the hidden cost of success when it goes unexamined. Drawing from two decades in corporate leadership, Rob Litecky explores what happens when achievement no longer aligns with presence, health, and family. This is not a rejection of ambition. It is a recalibration of it. 

Should Christians be involved in political issues? This comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life, including politics. Politics—According to the Bible is an in-depth analysis of conservative and liberal plans to...

Discover who God says you are—and let His truth shape the way you see yourself. In a world filled with comparison, pressure, and uncertainty, it can be difficult for young Black girls to remember their true worth. God Says I Am is a Scripture-based devotional created to help Black teen girls replace fear with faith, insecurity with confidence, and doubt with the unchanging truth of God's Word. Inside you'll find 100 powerful biblical affirmations designed to strengthen your relationship with God while reminding you that your identity is found in Christ—not in the opinions of others. ...

If your heart is aching for proof that light is present in the darkest circumstances . . . that hope can emerge when all seems lost . . . and that love is still the greatest power on earth, Jeff Woodke's true story of survival and healing is for you. In October 2016, a year away from retiring as...

“32 cheers for Ernessa T. Carter! She’s created one of the freshest, funniest characters I’ve ever read….32 Candles is a charmer.” —Carleen Brice, author of Orange Mint and Honey 32 Candles by exciting newcomer Ernessa T. Carter is the slightly twisted, utterly romantic, and deftly...

THE WEST WASN’T WON. IT WAS REBRANDED. If you close your eyes and picture a cowboy, you see a specific image: the stoic white hero of the silver screen. But that image is a redaction. It is a "Gilded Spur" a thin layer of gold plated over a much older, deeper, and more diverse iron foundation. In the debut volume of The Master Script series, historian and entrepreneur Amali Quest performs a forensic audit of the American Frontier. Moving beyond "untold stories," this book exposes the Demographic Heist that traded the gritty, multicultural reality of the trail for a polished Hollywood myth...

He Slept With the Wrong Twin is a messy, jaw-dropping hood drama packed with lies, betrayal, and family secrets. When Kahari pretends to be her identical twin for one night, she never expects to fall in love with Avion—or end up pregnant. But the biggest shock isn't the baby... it's the truth. Avion knew she wasn't Samari from the very beginning. Now two sisters are at war, one man is keeping dangerous secrets, and one explosive revelation is about to destroy an entire family. Nothing is messier than sleeping with the wrong twin... until everybody finds out who wanted who first.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker comes a sexy and hilarious rom-com trilogy about three broke and beautiful strangers who share an apartment in NYC... College drop-out Roxy Cumberland moved to New York with dreams of becoming an...

"Either the work of John Fante is unknown to you or unforgettable. He was not the kind of writer to leave room in between."—The New York Times "Fante was my God."—Charles Bukowski John Fante’s classic California novel details the adventures of his alter ego, Arturo Bandini, a young writer...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train, and the critically acclaimed author of Bird in Hand, comes a novel of love, risk, and self-discovery—includes a special PS section featuring insights, interviews, and more. Angela can feel the clock ticking. She is single in New...

Read by the author. Not only does God still speak to us apart from the Scriptures—we should expect Him to. This is the story of how Jack Deere learned to hear the voice of God in his life and how you can too. Now a modern classic, Jack wrote Surprised by the Voice of God over twenty-five years...

In this simmering, joyous novel, I’ll Be the One author Lyla Lee delivers a tender romance set between two brave teens who decide that when the script isn’t working, it’s time to rewrite it themselves. The first rule of watching K-dramas: Never fall in love with the second lead. As an avid...

From the USA Today bestselling author of the Hope River series comes a new contemporary midwife novel. Say “goodbye” to your old life, and “hello” to the life you’ve been waiting for… Midwife Clara Perry is accustomed to comforting her pregnant patients…calming fathers-to-be as...

Learn to leverage privilege. Privilege is a social consequence of our unwillingness to reckon with and turn from sin. But properly stewarded, it can help us see and participate in God's inbreaking kingdom. Scripture repeatedly affirms that privilege is real and declares that, rather than...

South of No North is a collection of short stories written by Charles Bukowski that explore loneliness and struggles on the fringes of society...

Can you be thankful while you are still waiting for something to change? Some days, gratitude comes easily. Other days, we are grateful for what we have and deeply concerned about what remains unfinished. We love God, but we still have questions. In Heart Work XI: Thankfulness and Gratitude, Genevieve D. Woods invites you into thirty days of honest reflection on God’s goodness, daily provision, and enduring mercy. Through familiar moments and thoughtful biblical encouragement, this devotional explores gratitude in the life you are living right now, including seasons of grief, ...

What if the difference between losing a deal and closing it successfully came down to knowing exactly what to sayand when to say it?Do you struggle with lowball offers, difficult counteroffers, demanding clients, or negotiations that seem to go nowhere?Have you ever wondered how successful real...