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Is your garden in serious need of TLC, but you don’t want to rely on chemicals? Chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides can harm your health and the environment—yet their use is increasing. But there’s a better way. Nature thrives without synthetic chemicals. Forests flourish, plants grow in harmony, and ecosystems sustain themselves effortlessly. By mimicking nature in your backyard, you can create a self-sustaining, eco-friendly garden that gives back to the earth. Sustainable gardening may seem like extra work, but in the long run, it saves time and effort.

With the global economy recovering from a steep recession, and with that recovery challenging our long-held ideas about what careers and the market can be, learning the basics of economics has never been more essential. Principles such as gains from trade, the role of profit and loss, and the secondary effects of government spending, taxes, and borrowing risk continue to be critically important to the way America's economy functions, and critically important to understand for those hoping to further their professional lives - even their personal lives.

In The Meditation Summit: Volume II, Sounds True publisher and founder Tami Simon speaks with 10 leading meditation teachers about their personal understanding of this practice - each with a complete guided meditation. Practitioners of all levels will benefit from the abundance of insight and guidance provided by these diverse voices.

The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window… We've all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.

Discover the Gospel of John as you have never encountered it before—a theological, historical, and pastoral deep-dive that bridges the world of the first century with the needs of today. This commentary takes readers beyond surface-level study, immersing them in the cultural, political, and religious background of John’s Gospel. Explore the Jewish festivals, Greco-Roman context, rabbinic parallels, and the world of the early Church that shaped John’s writing. Engage with theological insights drawn from the early Church Fathers and the Reformers, while also encountering practical ...

Imagine Sherlock Holmes solving cases where the clues include a mysterious cask of Amontillado – the haunting cries of a raven – an unnerving asylum – a man’s uncanny doppelganger!

Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem of biodiversity and sustainability—one seed at a time. Are you ready to make your garden more than just a beautiful landscape? Start your seed-saving journey here, and create a sustainable garden that feeds your family and enriches your community.

The Gospel of Mark is the shortest and most action-filled of the four Gospels, yet its depth and power are often underestimated. In this refined and accessible theological commentary, Joseph R. Mason guides the reader verse-by-verse through Mark’s urgent proclamation of Jesus Christ as the suffering Servant and victorious Son of God. Written using the World English Bible (WEB) and enriched with theological insight in the tradition of the Life Application Study Bible, this work invites both thoughtful study and spiritual reflection. Each chapter carefully draws out the significance of ...

Gain expertise, embrace sustainable practices, and cultivate a garden that’s both beautiful and bountiful. According to US gardening statistics, more than 18 million people have recently taken up gardening. Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables, or houseplants, you might be wondering, “Is this really all there is to gardening?” What if you could have it all in one space, even if that space is just your balcony?

Welcome to "Heathens & Heroes," where the bravest souls find their destiny amidst the chaos of battle, and ancient swords gleam with untold power while dark magic crackles like lightning across the battlefield. Embark on an epic journey through the realms of imagination with this spellbinding anthology of sword and sorcery tales. From the shadowed corridors of forgotten castles to the savage wilderness where mythical beasts roam, immerse yourself in a tapestry of adventure, honor, and mystic intrigue.

Werewolves, witches and vampires inhabit these scary stories and frightening folk tales told by Grammy-nominated storyteller and performer Milbre Burch. Featuring stories from Jane Yolen, Richard Matheson, Joseph Jacobs, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Helen Eustis. Recommended for ages 13+.

Curated by the inimitable Dr. Chris McAuley (co-founder of the StokerVerse, character creator for DC and Marvel, novelist, and Dr. Who author) is a baker's dozen of heart-thumping, mind-bending tales of science gone horribly awry, mysterious worlds, and the unspeakable horrors they spawn.

Gardening remains one of the most prominent trends in the world right now, existing in many forms, shapes, and even sizes–ranging from something as simple as a lawn to purpose-built kitchen gardens, orchards, and more. However, in all these versions, there is one element that hardly gets addressed: sustainability.

Nicole M. Joseph investigates factors that contribute to the glaring underrepresentation of Black female students in mathematics. Joseph's account calls attention to educational structures and practices that contribute to race- and gender-based stratification in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In her assessment of the intersectional difficulties facing this marginalized group, Joseph offers a critical view of the existing mathematics education research, practice, and policies that have neglected Black girls and women; and then provides suggestions for reform.

The complete Series 1 and 2 of the drama based on the publications of the real-life Lady Whistledown - the anonymous 18th Century columnist, 'Mr Spectator'.

Step into the Gospel of Luke as you have never encountered it before. This expansive commentary takes you verse by verse through the third Gospel, drawing upon the World English Bible (WEB) translation and insights from the Life Application Study Bible (LASB). Rich in theological depth yet written with clarity, it brings together first-century Jewish culture, Roman political realities, and timeless spiritual truths. Luke’s account of Jesus is one of detail, compassion, and universality. It is the Gospel that reminds us that Christ came for all people: Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, the ...

Matthew: A Devotional and Theological Journey Go deeper into the Gospel of Matthew with this insightful and accessible devotional commentary. Designed for everyday readers, this book offers a chapter-by-chapter exploration of Matthew’s Gospel, highlighting the teachings, parables, miracles, and prophetic fulfilments of Jesus Christ. Written in clear, devotional language and grounded in sound theology, each reflection includes: A clear summary of each chapter Rich theological insight rooted in Scripture Thought-provoking personal application A short prayer to guide your response A ...

Walk the path of living faith with the brother of Jesus. In this warm, pastoral 10-day devotional, Joseph R. Mason gently guides readers through the powerful letter of James, one of the most practical and penetrating books in the New Testament. With thoughtful exegesis, heartfelt prayers, and reflection questions for each day, this book invites you to move beyond belief into spiritual maturity. Explore themes of endurance, wisdom, speech, justice, humility, and prayer—written not for scholars, but for everyday disciples longing to live out their faith in a fractured world. Each daily ...

Embark on a profound journey through early Christian history with "The Acts of Paul and Thecla," a contemporary English translation by Joseph R. Mason. This newly revised and extended third edition, published in March 2024, brings to life the inspiring tale of Thecla, a noblewoman who defied societal norms to embrace a life of faith and chastity. Thecla's story, originating from the second-century apocryphal Acts, portrays her transformation upon hearing the Apostle Paul's teachings. Renouncing her privileged status and fiancé, she faced persecution, miraculous deliverance from execution, ...

Real-World Machine Learning will teach you the concepts and techniques you need to be a successful machine learning practitioner without overdosing you on abstract theory and complex mathematics. By working through immediately relevant examples in Python, you'll build skills in data acquisition and modeling, classification, and regression. You'll also explore the most important tasks like model validation, optimization, scalability, and real-time streaming. When you're done, you'll be ready to successfully build, deploy, and maintain your own powerful ML systems.