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With his Pulitzer Prize-winning Annals of the Former World, John McPhee explores not only the richly varied surface of the United States, but the geological wonders hidden deep beneath our feet. In this final book of the series, he embarks on a fascinating journey across the basement of the continent - the land masses forming Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and thereabouts - with a professor and geochronologist acting as a guide.

Featuring many of the beloved characters from Sylvia Price’s bestseller, The Christmas Arrival, as well as a new cast of characters, Amish Love Through the Seasons centers around a group of teenagers as they find friendship, love, and hope in the midst of trials. ***This special boxed set includes the entire series, plus a bonus companion story, “Hope for Hannah’s Love.”*** Tragedy strikes a small Amish community outside of Erie, Pennsylvania when Isaiah Fisher, a widower and father of three, is involved in a serious accident. When his family is left scrambling to pick up the pieces...

The phenomenal impact of The Prayer of Jabez is shown by reports of changed lives, expanded ministries, and spiritual breakthroughs among believers everywhere. Now women have their own unique version, shared by Bruce Wilkinson's lifetime partner in marriage, which is full of significance for women's roles and ministry opportunities in God's kingdom.

Dig deep into the plain meaning of the Bible’s stories and commandments Would you like to know what the Old Testament (Pentateuch) is all about from a Jewish point of view? This book reveals the morals, ethics, and ideas behind the stories and commandments of one of the oldest books in the history of mankind – a book that serves as the foundation of Jewish and Christian religion. Given the difficult Hebrew in which the Old Testament was written and how challenging it is to translate and to explain, the author wanted to offer to the reader the simple meaning of the text (p’shat) in ...

It's every novelist's greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into writing hundreds of pages only to realize that their story has no sense of urgency, no internal logic, and so is a page-one rewrite. The prevailing wisdom in the writing community is that there are just two ways around this problem: pantsing (winging it) and plotting (focusing on the external plot).

This posthumously published collection offers a unique, puzzle-like portrait of one of the postwar era's most inventive and mercurial writers. In letters and journals, occasional pieces and interviews, Italo Calvino recalls growing up in seaside Italy and fighting in the antifascist resistance during World War II, traces the course of his literary career, and reflects on his many travels, including a journey through the United States in 1959 and 1960.

A Simple System to Writing a Gripping Fiction Novel! This handbook offers guidance on creating stronger beginnings, dramatic scenes, and crafting lifelike characters. Writers will also learn how to make their first pages so intriguing that the reader won’t be able to put the book down once they start. With easy to follow instructions on creating a comprehensive storyline and tons of great advice on scene building and character creation, writers of any genre will gain the tools needed to instantly strengthen their narrative. Topics in this book include: 3 Extensive Creation Character ...

This audiobook, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of all Mark Twains's greatest works: 12 novels; over 120 of his beloved short stories; Chapters From My Autobiography; 5 pieces of short non-fiction; and 6 pieces of his groundbreaking, wide-ranging travel writing.

Debunking The Myths and Embracing Technology to Enhance Your Work I want you to assume that your company has recently recruited a research assistant. This isn't just any assistant; this one has passed the bar exam, the MBA operations exam, and the exam for a medical license, is fluent in all languages, can write software code in all languages, and has essentially read every book published before 2021. Not to mention that they use flawless grammar. This is my perspective on ChatGPT. AI lacks human traits like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking, yet it can automate some tasks and ...

An essential guide for people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), their loved ones, and physicians who want to discover the research and evidence-based natural options to beat AS naturally. Explore the intricacies of ankylosing spondylitis and how it affects the body with someone who actually has AS—bestselling author, naturopath, and natural health expert Dr. Scott A. Johnson. • Learn the connection linking AS, eating, and gut health and how being armed with this knowledge may help you reduce AS symptoms. • Examine evidence-based natural remedies to quiet inflammation, soothe pain, and...

Bright Rivers chronicles the angling passions and frustrations of one of fly-fishing's greatest men of letters. A city dweller trapped in the complexities of modern life, Nick Lyons has always found solace in his pilgrimages to great rivers. It is there that he fishes for trout, and in Bright Rivers, Lyons recounts the sometimes moving, sometimes hilarious experiences of his expeditions to the Delaware, Beaverkill, Madison, Big Hole, and Yellowstone rivers, sharing reminiscences of trout taken, released, and sometimes lost.

Escape the turbulent cycle of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) and say goodbye to mood swings and emotional turmoil with the practical and evidence-based strategies in this groundbreaking book. Written specifically for parents by a natural health expert and father of a child with DMDD who knows, this definitive guide provides a roadmap to help your child overcome DMDD using natural solutions. Discover what factors cause DMDD and how your child’s brain processes emotions, sensory input, social cues, and situations differently than neurotypical children. Get practical advice ...

Unlock the Future of Business Success with AI! In The ChatGPT AI for Business Development plus Customer Service Book 2025, Carter A. Sinclair reveals the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing the way businesses operate. This cutting-edge guide is your roadmap to integrating ChatGPT into your business workflows, enabling you to save time, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth like never before. Packed with actionable strategies, real-world case studies, and step-by-step guides, this book will teach you how to: Seamlessly integrate AI into your business framework. Deliver...

That Bear Ate My Pants! is the hilarious tale of one man's quest to better himself. Whether losing a machete fight with a tree, picking dead tarantulas out of a tank of live ones, or sewing the head back onto a partially decapitated crocodile, Tony's misadventures are ridiculous, unbelievable, and always entertaining.

Get Free Products. Get Paid. Get Noticed. The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Turning Reviews into Real IncomeHow to Make Money Writing Product Reviews: Make Extra Money Getting Free Products Sent to Your Door By Gerry Marrs In a world where influencers are paid thousands just to talk about a product, there's a hidden opportunity most people overlook: writing high-impact product reviews — and getting paid handsomely for it. This book doesn’t just scratch the surface like other guides. It’s your step-by-step blueprint for creating a reliable stream of income from product reviews — even...

Beyond the familiar lions' den and fiery furnace, much of the book of Daniel seems baffling to modern readers. The first half recounts stories full of ancient Near Eastern protocol and imperial court drama; the second half features apocalyptic visions of monstrous beasts and cosmic conflict. Many Christians misunderstand or simply avoid the book. But failing to read Daniel well means missing a critical part of God's message to us.

Reading Orwell's 1984 in Post-Trump Context: Understanding the Term ‘Orwellian’ Delve into the timeless dystopian masterpiece of "1984" by George Orwell through a modern lens! In this thought-provoking analysis, we explore the profound relevance of Orwell's work in our post-Trump era, shedding light on the political writings of George Orwell and his enduring influence on our understanding of politics and language. Introduction "1984" is not regarded as one of George Orwell's most significant works for nothing. It serves as a profound documentation of humanity's future—cultural, ...

The required classic textbook primer for all screenwriters. "Anatomy of a Screenplay" outlines the required profile for storytelling in feature films from Character Structure to Convergence. This extremely popular book is clear and concise and used in colleges and grad schools around the world.

Anthony Bourdain chases the fumigation truck in Bergen County, New Jersey. Dave Eggers tells it straight: Illinois is Number 1. Louise Erdrich loses her bikini top in North Dakota. Jonathan Franzen gets waylaid by New York's publicist...and personal attorney...and historian...and geologist. John Hodgman explains why there is no such thing as a "Massachusettsean."

***From the Best-selling and Award-winning Author of The Christmas Cards*** Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Unlike most of the residents of Morrissey County, Dorothy Gingerich was not born there. When a terrible accident left her an orphan, she was adopted by a childless Amish couple. Now, at eighteen, she has just returned from Rumspringa, has gotten a job as the ...