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In the story of Jesus, frequently skimmed over or left aside is the story of the Jesus of Nazareth who confronted systemic injustice, angered those in power, risked his life for the oppressed and suffering, and worked to preach and establish the kingdom of God - all of which would lead to his execution on Calvary. In this insightful and moving volume, authors James and Judith McConkie turn to the latest scholarship on the historical and cultural background of Jesus to discover lessons on what we can learn from his exemplary life.

Conryu Koda is ready for a rest. His hopes are dashed when Chief Kane asks for another favor. Ratings are down for the Four Nations Tournament, and having the world's only male wizard participate is just the thing to give them a boost. An exhausted Conryu has no interest in playing in an event broadcast worldwide. Unfortunately for him, everyone else thinks it's a great idea. Before he knows it, he's off to London for the games. But Conryu isn't the only one visiting the city. The sinister Lady Tiger is in town, and she's got her eye on the other half of the broken elf artifact.

For centuries, the governments of the world have kept the half-elf Morgana locked in a prison where she couldn't use her magic. Now, her fanatical followers are on the verge of setting her free. Meanwhile, the best hope of defeating her is trapped in an inter-dimensional library unaware of the chaos engulfing the Alliance.

All Anya Kazakov wanted for her 18th birthday was her favorite dessert and a quiet day with her mother. What she got was a murdered witch and a ruined life. Now fleeing with her life and freedom on the line, Anya must escape the overwhelming might of the Dragon Empire and reach safety in the Kingdom of the Isles. Hunted by a weary but determined imperial agent, brutal dragon-blood warriors, and merciless White Witches, can Anya escape and find freedom or will the Empire grind her hopes to dust?

Transported by unknown magic, Joran and his companions find themselves in a vast, lifeless wasteland. Struggling to survive in the hellish landscape, they search for any clue to a way back home. Unknown to them, a familiar foe is on a different quest.

Joran Den Cade and The Iron Princess, Alexandra Tiberius race to the capital before it’s too late. But little do they realize just how big a threat is waiting. The cult of The One True God is lurking in every shadow and they only want one thing, the destruction of the Tiberian Empire.

When Natalie Powers returns home for the first time in 13 years, she must convince everyone she has fully recovered from the mental illness that has seen her institutionalised for most of her young life. But instead of being welcomed back, Natalie enters a baffling world of deception. In the village of Little Downey, everybody appears to harbour a mysterious secret, including her father, Frank, the village butcher, who refuses to discuss the circumstances surrounding Natalie’s mother's disappearance. But who can Natalie trust if not her own father?

She fled one monster only to end up flat on her back under another. Tyria was supposed to surrender her body to a vicious werewolf alpha, as tradition demands. Let the beast rut in her for the ritual period, and then she could marry her nice, safe human male. That was the deal. But the moment Fenton’s possessive hands reached for her, she bolted—into the cursed Mistshade Grove, where no human emerges untouched. She expected danger. She didn’t expect him. Kazemir is a dragon. Ancient. Ruthless. Hungry. He didn’t mean to keep the curvy little human trespasser who stumbled into his ...

Joseph Smith claimed the Book of Mormon was his translation of writings on ancient plates made using an even more ancient translation device called the Urim and Thummim. By Means of the Urim and Thummim explores the many controversies surrounding this claim. Did Joseph actually use a magic rock he put in a hat rather than the ancient interpreter device? Did he write the Book himself rather than translating an ancient record? By Means of the Urim and Thummim will be a must for anyone interested in the unique and unusual work that is the Book of Mormon.

Maxim Trevelyan, conde de Trevethick, ha seguido a la mujer que ama hasta lo más profundo de Albania. Ha luchado por ella y ha vencido, y ahora tiene que casarse... a punta de escopeta. Pero ¿puede Maxim convertirse de verdad en un buen marido o su mala reputación y los escandalosos secretos de su aristocrática familia destrozarán su recién lograda felicidad?

After the failure in Straken, Otto is forced to accept that as long as Garenland’s enemies can send reinforcements through the portals, the Northern Army has no hope of taking Marduke. But Otto has a plan: Seize control of the portals, and turn the enemy’s strength against them. To accomplish this seemingly impossible goal, Garenland’s top spies are dispatched to place magical patches on the portals in every capital. Behind enemy lines and on their own, it will be a miracle if the spies can survive, much less complete their missions.

Some people are just too evil to stay dead. An old enemy Conryu Koda believed he’d dealt with once and for all has returned. And what’s worse, he doesn’t even know it.

Defeat a three-headed fire breathing monster? All in a day's work for the world's only male wizard. Conryu returns to the academy after surviving his first semester by the narrowest of margins. Little does he know the monstrous threats waiting for him in the second half of the year. Back in Sentinel City things aren't progressing any better as the devious Lady Raven plots the city's destruction from her hidden lair. The exciting third book in the Aegis of Merlin series finds Conryu facing an ever-growing list of dangers. Can he conqueror his foes before time runs out?

Sentinel City is quickly recovering from the events of the month earlier. Conryu Koda, the world's only male wizard and, many would say, savior of the city, is enjoying the last few days of his summer vacation. His enjoyment comes to a screeching halt when he gets a call from Orin Kane, the chief of the city's Department of Magic. Conryu arrives at the Department and is introduced to the stunning Anya Kazakov. She has information the Department wants, and he's the price. Conryu agrees to protect her, not realizing what he's getting into.

A long dead evil stirs. An unlikely hero must face his destiny. Squire Col Vanheim wants nothing more than to train, get his spurs, and get away from the capital with its scheming, arrogant nobles. As a commoner raised to a position reserved for nobles Col faces bullying, taunts, and dirty tricks, when he isn't ignored completely. On the day of his greatest triumph, a beastman invasion sends Col running for his life with the arrogant Princess Rain in tow.

Daisuke Kugo was born to a family of skilled fire magic users. As the eldest son, he was to become the next clan head. Then came his thirteenth birthday and his spirit awakening ceremony. He failed, getting badly burned in the process. Rejected by the spirits, Daisuke is quickly banished to a Swiss boarding school. After graduation, Daisuke wonders Europe, collecting magical items and knowledge. Though the fire spirits rejected him, he is highly skilled in other forms of magic.

In the shadowy depths of an ancient labyrinth, where the damp stone walls seem to pulse with a life of their own, Sheila Harris stumbles upon Aros—the captivating Minotaur who awakens not just an ancient legend, but a burning, primal hunger deep within her. His muscled body radiates heat, and every brush of his furred hand sends jolts of pleasure through her, sparking an irresistible need. Each time their bodies collide, the air thickens with an almost tangible heat, their movements synchronized in a primal dance that draws her deeper into a world of unrestrained passion. His caress is ...

African American literature is the body of literature produced in the United States by writers of African descent. It begins with the works of such late 18th-century writers as Phillis Wheatley. Before the high point of enslaved people narratives, African-American literature was dominated by autobiographical spiritual narratives. The genre known as slave narratives in the 19th century were accounts by people who had generally escaped from slavery, about their journeys to freedom and ways they claimed their lives.

Missiologist James E. Plueddemann presents a roadmap for cross-cultural leadership development in the global church. With keen understanding of current research on cultural dynamics, he integrates theology with leadership theory to apply biblical insights to practical issues in world mission. The future of the global church depends on effective multicultural leadership. God has called people from various contexts to minister and lead in every land for the sake of the gospel.

One excavation. One ancient artifact. Two lives forever changed. Archaeologist Dr. Eliza Morgan never expected to find anything significant at her Fairmount Park dig site. Instead, she found HIM—a massive orc warlord from another dimension who took one look at her curves and decided she belonged to him. Claimed, carried off, and thoroughly ravaged, Eliza tells herself she’s just biding her time until escape. But as days pass under her captor’s powerful body, she discovers Tharak has more than just impressive muscles and an insatiable appetite for her body. He’s intelligent, ...