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Grasp the important ideas that have served as the backbone of philosophy across the ages with this extraordinary 60-lecture series. This is your opportunity to explore the enormous range of philosophical perspectives and ponder the most important and enduring of human questions-without spending your life poring over dense philosophical texts.

An insightful 12-lecture course that explores the principles that guided the founding of the United States, the conditions that led to the break with Great Britain, and the creation of such founding documents as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.You'll deepen your understanding of fundamental ideas that inspired American independence and that continue to have a profound influence on American thought. You'll also receive insight into what historians call "the long conversation" in American society.

If you’ve ever wanted to delve more deeply into the mysteries of human emotion, perception, and cognition, and of why we do what we do, these 48 lectures offer a superb place to start. With them, you’ll see the entire history of psychology unfold. In the hands of Professor Robinson, these lectures encompass ideas, speculations, and point-blank moral questions that might just dismantle and rebuild everything you once thought you knew about psychology.

Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia.

Certain works of literature, history, science, philosophy, political theory and religion offer powerful examples of how books can spark revolutions, birth great religions, spur scientific advancements, shape world economies, teach us new ways of thinking, and much more. And with this fascinating collection crafted from our extensive library of courses, you can now get a single course that represents 36 of our best lectures on literary works that changed the world.

Refuge, New Hampshire, is a small town. The kind found on postcards. Their biggest concern is the rowdy summertime revelers making their way up from Massachusetts and New York. And with most of the town's residents in neighboring Ashland, for the Fourth of July fireworks show, Refuge is quieter than usual. That is, until the Baptist church's bell starts ringing - on its own. The bell chimes faster and faster, reaching a frenetic pace, as though rung by the Devil himself. But the bell is just the beginning.

Consciousness, a unique and perplexing mental state, has been the subject of debate for philosophers and scientists for millennia. And while it is widely agreed within contemporary philosophy that consciousness is a problem whose solutions are likely to determine the fate of any number of other problems, there is no settled position on the ultimate nature of consciousness. This series of 12 penetrating and thought-provoking lectures by an acclaimed teacher and scholar approaches its subject directly and unflinchingly.

After just 100 days since the 453 hand-picked space colonist's departure from Earth, the travelers received news that the United States was forced to declare war on China. It would be the last communication they would receive. Two hundred and fifty years later, another hand-selected group—born several generations after these men and women landed on Mars—left the red planet on a return mission to Earth. The Earth they would find when they arrived was not the Earth their ancestors left—far from it.

Ex-detective Nick Cooper sits at the Barnes & Noble promoting his latest novel. It’s the fourth and final chapter in the fictional life of Cooper’s somewhat-alter ego, Detective Davin Ross. It was a normal and uneventful day at the book signing until the Frenchman arrived. This would be the writer’s first encounter with the man who would eventually target Cooper and those close to him in his deadly quest for revenge. It is Cooper’s own novel that the murderer uses as his killing guide. But Cooper realizes this far too late, as body number one is soon discovered.

In 40 Questions About the Great Commission, scholars Daniel Akin, Benjamin Merkle, and George Robinson unpack the meaning, history, theology, and practical applications of Jesus' command to go and make disciples. Ideal for personal or group study, this volume will reignite your passion for evangelism while answering key questions like: Where do we stand in relation to fulfilling the Great Commission?; how do baptism and teaching relate to the Great Commission?; and more.

A compelling collection of frightening tales and fables. From mysterious ghosts, creature features, sadistic villains and more, this collection is sure to entertain any reader who enjoys a good scare. Many of these tales are inspired by fables. Can you place the fable, or discern what the characters should have done to avoid their harrowing fate or untimely death? Contributing authors include: Mike Magagna, Bonnie Oogle, Shane Stilson, Charity Staggs, David V. Mammina, Zach Ryan, Ford Forkum, Shantelle!, Bill Freas, Laurie Allen, Linton Robinson, Larry Lefkowitz, Robert G. Ferrell, Daniel J...

Newspaper man Joe Henry finds himself the primary suspect when his friend, fellow reporter Wynton Gresham, is murdered. Both were veterans of French battles during WWI - the war that was supposed to end all wars.

The seven chakras are your body’s main energy sources. The chakras are like the epicenters of the different kinds of energy your body has. Individually and as a group, they promote harmony between your spirit, your mind, and your body. Every single form of stress in your life can be attributed to some form of "blockage" in one or more of your chakras. If left untreated, these blockages can severely negatively impact your way of life.

As human beings we strive to reach our full potential, and reaching our full potential looks different for everyone. For some of us that looks like being a better family man/woman, being at the top of our career, getting in shape, it could be all of these or none of these for you. The truth is no one can tell you what peak performance looks like for your life, but you know what that looks and feels like for you. The key is to learn how to tap into who you really are, and what you already know.

Russell Horvath seems to have it all, a beautiful supportive girlfriend committed to helping him shed those pesky extra pounds, a screenwriting career poised to take off spearheaded by his best friend and agent, except for the fact that his girlfriend's advice is sounding more and more like a never ending onslaught of criticisms and passive aggressive cut-downs and his agent is less a friend and more a frenemy...if that's even a real word....

Injected with the experimental nano-molecular serum NM 19-57 after a harrowing incident during the Gulf War, Sergeant Brant Montgomery undergoes a transformation that defies human boundaries. He gains superior human abilities -unrivaled strength, agility, and sensory perception — that have altered the very fabric of his existence. But this isn't merely an account of one man's transformation; it's a story of destiny intertwined with the relentless pursuit to keep world history unbroken. Enter Antonio Barilla, an enigmatic leader with a secret team in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Unleash Your Inner Power: A Guide to Transforming Your Life and Achieving Your Goals is a comprehensive self-help audiobook that empowers listeners to take control of their lives and achieve their goals. Through a combination of practical strategies and inspiring stories, this audiobook helps listeners to tap into their inner strength and overcome the challenges and obstacles that stand in the way of their dreams.