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The Imitation of Christ is one of the great spiritual classics of Christianity. Dr. Creasy's new reading of Thomas A Kempis' 1441 Latin Autograph Manuscript has become "the standard translation of this spiritual classic." The printed trade edition has been a best seller and was chosen as a Book of the Month Club selection. It remains an essential spiritual work for contemporary readers. This audio version read by Don Ranson captures the intimacy and depth of this superb translation.

Originally delivered in 1962 for artists - and made available now for the first time in English - St. John Paul II's (Karol Wojtyla's) penetrating spiritual exercises on divine beauty and its reflection in our humanity - and the art it produces - remain as timely as ever. The retreat itself, of course, forms the heart of this attractive volume.

Gripping and tragic, Dalko is the definitive story of Steve “White Lightning” Dalkowski, baseball’s fastest pitcher ever. Dalko explores one man’s unmatched talent on the mound and the forces that kept ultimate greatness always just beyond his reach. For the first time, Dalko: The Untold Story of Baseball’s Fastest Pitcher unites all of the eyewitness accounts from the coaches, analysts, teammates, and professionals who witnessed the game’s fastest pitcher in action.

Just three days after his high school graduation in 1957, Steve Dalkowski signed into the Baltimore Orioles system. Poised for greatness, he might have risen to be one of the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Instead, he spent his entire career toiling away in the minor leagues. An inspiration for the character Nuke LaLoosh in the classic baseball film Bull Durham, Dalko’s life and story were as fast and wild as the pitches he threw.

In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston.

For four years now, Bret McCormick and E. R. Bills have been beating the bushes and peering into abandoned wells to seek out the most terrifying tales the Lone Star State has to offer. They have left no stone unturned, no attic unexplored, and no grave undesecrated. And boy howdy, has their diligence has paid off!

This audiobook follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the importance of science safety.

Matt Cooper, having recently left the L.A. police force, begins to develop his P.I. business in Hollywood, California during the years 1947 through 1971, when his son, Clay joins him in the business.

Welcome to the Friend and Rivals Podcast where we will be discussing the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division. The hosts are fans of the New York #Rangers, New Jersey #Devils, New York #Islanders and Pittsburgh #Penguins. Get a fans perspective of your favorite team!

Jerold Volker was the youngest vice-president ever at one of Cincinnati's oldest and most prestigious banks. He was on the fast-track to success and he liked it. But Jerold had a secret - a deep, dark secret - and he was soon to learn that secrets have a mind of their own. They want to be told. They want to see the light of day, no matter how hard you try to bury them. For Jerold, the past had latched onto his shirt-tail and followed him into the future, and now he must deal with it.

Bill has 25 years of business experience in the high-tech computer industry where he started in customer service at 20 years old and worked his way up through sales and then to owning his own software company. He grew up sailing in Annapolis and fishing in the outer banks of North Carolina. Bill is a top-selling new boat salesperson at his company and within 24 months and was quickly promoted to New Boat Sales Manager. Bill’s customer service and sales background have made him a natural at owner orientation for all of our customers. This is his Podcast!