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Almost everyone knows what a Good Samaritan is—someone who helps those in need, especially strangers. But in Jesus’ day, it was a contradiction in terms. Samaritans weren’t good; they were half-breeds and heretics. To the Jews, a Samaritan was more likely to be the villain than the hero. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is set on the Jericho Road. Finding a robbery victim there wouldn’t be unusual. A Samaritan helping such a victim would be. So, what made the Good Samaritan good? Our answer is in the subtitle: Awakening To Life’s Brutal Realities.

In a world that often dictates what we should want—wealth, success, prestige—it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters to us as individuals. Discover What You Desire invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, helping them uncover their deepest desires, align their lives with authenticity, and achieve a sense of fulfillment beyond superficial goals. Through relatable stories, such as Anna, a corporate lawyer who rediscovered her passion for teaching, and Mark, an entrepreneur who overcame internal barriers to find success, this book illuminates the profound ...

Born in 1953 in Old Dhaka, Shahidul Zahir published only six works in his short life - but these are some of the most unique and powerful works of fiction to have come out of the subcontinent. With his own particular blend of surrealism, folklore, oral storytelling traditions, magic realism, a searing understanding of social and political reality, and rare clarity of vision, he created a truly extraordinary oeuvre.

On the 50th anniversary of Robert Pirsig’s classic Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, John Zdanowski, a six-time $100 million business builder, applies the Metaphysics of Quality to inspire and empower the entrepreneur in each of us to create something from nothing. Blending personal anecdotes, business case studies, simple diagrams, and philosophical poetry to convey the deep meaning of complicated subjects …so you get it.

Maya Johnson lives her life according to The Plan: to become the youngest-ever female director of her company, marry her college sweetheart, and build a fabulous life in Miami. Seeing as she’s almost near checking every last one of those items off her list, she doesn’t feel the need to go on the nationally beloved reality dating show Real Love. So when she’s offered the chance, she turns it down and tells the producers that her best friend, Delilah, should take part instead.

Absenting himself for a brief intimacy with a former girlfriend, Hugh Mcpherson leaves his surfing-obsessed sons on an isolated California beach. When he returns, the 11-year-old twins have vanished. A ferocious riptide has swept Takumi and Hitoshi out to sea, their bodies unrecovered. Devastated by the loss, Hugh and his Japanese wife, Setsuko, divorce. Severing all ties to America, Setsuko returns to Japan to live with her father, Kazuki Ono, a prominent author of mind-bending novels.

What does it mean to be human in the 21st century? How do we be real people in a world of online personas and "authentic" simulated experiences? In this innovative examination of our present reality, award-winning writer Laurence Scott charts the ways our traditional mental models of the world have started to fray. Effortlessly applying philosophy to the quotidian, Scott "makes banal things shimmer with meaning" (Guardian).

Oh no! A decade birthday is approaching, one with a big "0" in it, and he's losing it. Wake-up call required. Coulda. Woulda. Shoulda. Marvin Baines seemingly has it all: a loving family and a great job. He is about to turn forty, and just like that, the realization hits him--his own mortality is straight up the road. That's not his only problem. Suddenly he is unable to distinguish fantasy from reality, and his often quirky decision-making causes his whole life to begin to unravel. All he wants is an escape from his humdrum life. What he gets is something quite unexpected. "The humour is ...

"Best Served Frozen is a chick flick with the meddlesome mothers-in-law played not by Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton but more like...if the Kray Brothers were women."--Colin Quinn Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but hardened mother of seven Fionnuala Flood plans on serving hers up frozen. Or so she thinks. The bells are ringing out in Derry, Northern Ireland, as the dirt-poor Floods and the rich and entitled Riddells prepare for the pairing in matrimony of their families and a bridging of the gap between the two sniping communities. But some are not best pleased, and it might be more ...

When the question of whether the Earth is a ball or not becomes unignorable, a group of independent researchers collaborate on a way to find out the truth. Tim Ozman, CEO of Saturn-X, gets dragged into the middle of the controversy as a whistle blower and perhaps the only person with the tenacity to go all the way to the edge. The only thing stopping him? The Flat Earthers themselves, who prove to be a dysfunctional bunch. Paranoid, crazy, and yes, violent.

If you took your hands off the steering wheel of your life (or at least relaxed your grip a bit), what would happen? On Let Yourself Go, Arjuna Ardagh invites listeners to find out, as they discover how to identify and dissolve the hidden points of view that obscure the true nature of reality and the essence of what we are.

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO ATTRACT MONEY USING MIND POWER If you are a fan of metaphysics, quantum physics, mind power, spirituality and spiritual growth, self-help, human potential, personal development, motivation, and the Law of Attraction, then you will love this book. This is yet another short, concise, power-packed book on spirituality by James Goi Jr. And reincarnation and karma are part of the spiritual journey. Spirituality is not something you learn about so much as it is something you learn to live. Spirituality isn’t a hobby, but a way of life. To move along your ...

This book is wrestling with reality. Think wrestling is fake? I hope so. Reading this book will become the bridge to pro wrestling and real life. I will contrast these universes to show you how studying wrestling is learning life and human dynamics. Let me show you how watching and studying professional wrestling will help you understand and connect the dots with your own life. Everything from pursuing your dream job, to betrayal , lust and jealousy even love can be learned in real time. Let's have a match. Let's wrestle with reality!

What do we know about the world that is beyond our physical perception? What does a man's lifetime in this world amount to if compared to the universal dimension of time? If there is no god up in the sky who expects worship from people, then what is the reason behind religious and spiritual practices? What are we going to experience through and beyond death? The author discusses what the Quran and modern sciences say about these topics and more.

Are you struggling to find the perfect career path? Do you feel like hidden opportunities are just out of reach? What if the key to professional success is already written in your numbers? ★ Master Your Professional Goals With Numerology is your personalized guide to unlocking the career and business opportunities aligned with your unique numerological profile. In this enlightening book, Sooraj Achar dives deep into how numerology can shape your professional life, guiding you to embrace new opportunities, overcome career challenges, and craft a fulfilling career that’s destined for ...

What is a Californigonian? What was waiting by the door that night? What possessed us to adopt two puppies at once? How is playing the piano like ice skating? Why stay in Oregon when it rains all the time and the family is still back in California? Find the answers to these and other questions in these posts selected from ten years of the Unleashed in Oregon blog. Chapters will look at the glamorous life of a writer and the equally glamorous life of a musician, true stories from a whiny traveler, being the sole human occupant of a house in the woods, and dogs, so much about dogs.

"If you have stumbled across this page and haven't read the whole series from the start, then you don't know what you are missing, drop everything, download all five books in the series and settle in for some serious laughter to help keep you warm this winter! Looking forward to the next book and still wondering why this series hasn't been scooped up for the movie rights!!!"--MarlaB, Amazon reviewer When an armed robbery at Final Spinz, the dry cleaners where hardened matriarch Fionnuala Flood works, leads to the death of beloved pensioner Mrs. Ming, the ensuing investigation unleashes dark...

Is GOD REAL in your Life? Do you desire a CLOSER WALK with GOD? "If God is real, you should be able to talk with Him... and He with you!" This was said by an arrogant unbelieving 19-year-old to his mother as she sat in front of a coal fire, reading her Bible! This authentic autobiography traces the author's life from an early age up to retirement and reveals how a living encounter with Jesus Christ, at the age of nineteen, led Him into a personal walk with God, unfolding before him a destiny and purpose that he could never have dreamed of!

Perhaps you’re caught in a cycle of repetitive thoughts, frustrated with the same lackluster results. You can change that! Your mind is the most powerful tool at your disposal: What you think has an impact on your reality. I’m Possible will open your eyes to the understanding that your thoughts have the power to bend reality and give you the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Are you fascinated by the laws of nature, quantum physics, and its basic concepts that seem meaningless? Quantum mechanics is a field that attempts to understand the behavior of subatomic objects using mathematical notions. The book explains uncertainty and time dependence by further elaborating on the principles of quantum states. It also describes the entanglement of particle and wave states, thereby offering interested listeners the possibility of understanding physics at a slower tempo.