Explores the connection between physical and spiritual health, arguing that caring for the body is an essential part of Christian discipleship. Drawing on personal experience, research, and biblical insight, Earley presents ten practical habits that integrate body and soul - addressing areas such as eating, exercise, sleep, and mental health. Through these practices, he encourages readers to view their bodies as gifts from God, fostering spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and a more holistic faith.

This "collection covers a wide spectrum of history, from 1619 to the twenty-first century, with primary-source documents that take us back to critical moments in which Americans fought over the meaning and the direction of the national experiment. From the founders to Lincoln to Obama, from Andrew Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan, from Seneca Falls to the March on Washington, this chorus ... tells the story of the country and of its people. As clashes over liberty and slavery, inclusion and exclusion, play out, these voices, ... framed by Meacham's singular commentary, remind us that contentious citizenship and fair-minded observations are essential to bringing about the more perfect union envisioned in the Preamble to the Constitution, which Frederick Douglass called a 'glorious liberty document'"-- Provided by publisher.

"When it comes to the phenomenon that is consciousness, there is one point on which scientists, philosophers, and artists all agree: It feels like something to be us. Yet the fact that we have subjective experience of the world remains one of nature's greatest mysteries. How is it that our mental operations are accompanied by feelings, thoughts, and a sense of self? What would a scientific investigation of our inner life look like, when we have as little distance and perspective on it as fish do of the sea? In A World Appears, Michael Pollan traces the unmapped continent that is consciousness, bringing radically different perspectives--scientific, philosophical, literary, spiritual, and psychedelic--to see what each can teach us about this central fact of life"-- Dust jacket flap.

"In this ... work, Wallace makes an urgent case: mattering--the feeling that we are valued and have an opportunity to add value--is a core human need, as essential to our well-being as food and water. And yet, in today’s world, that fundamental need is going unmet, with perilous consequences. As mental and social health crises surge, we often blame social media, the pace of modern life, and polarizing politics. But beneath these issues lies a deeper crisis, what Wallace calls 'an erosion of mattering' ... Wallace weaves together research and deeply moving stories of mattering lost and regained. From burned-out employees to overwhelmed caregivers to people grappling with grief or struggling through a destabilizing transition, Mattering explores how our lives are transformed when we are reminded, in small and intentional ways, that we are valued and that we have value to offer. Wallace provides the essential elements to building what she calls our 'mattering core': recognizing your impact, being relied on (but not too much), feeling prioritized, and being truly known and invested in. Strengthening this core helps us reconnect to our sense of purpose, deepen our relationships, and navigate life’s uncertainties and challenges with greater resilience"-- Publisher's website.

"In Delivering the WOW, Fain shows how a strong and forward-looking culture united people around a mission, delighted guests, and unlocked extraordinary performance--including increasing the company's profitability, guest capacity, and employee base more than thirtyfold. The book weaves principles for building culture with unforgettable behind-the-scenes stories to bring his lessons and experiences to life. Fain takes readers inside tough decisions during high-stakes crises--including the COVID shutdown--that helped rally 100,000 employees to beat the odds and unify the company like never before. He also candidly recounts mistakes he made along the way."--from dust jacket

"Throughout history, cats and writers have bonded together in a magical combination of comfort, companionship and inspiration. The famous authors featured here range from Samuel Johnson, whose cat Hodge dined on oysters, and Edward Lear, whose charismatic cat Foss was missing half his tail, to Margaret Mitchell, L. M. Montgomery and Dorothy L. Sayers, who rescued her kitten Blitz from a bombsite. Each chapter delves into the relationship between authors and the felines who condescended to share their homes and desks, revealing intriguing aspects of our much-loved writers' lives and celebrating the ways in which cats pure-bred and moggy, large and small, graceful and eccentric enriched the world of literature. Including fun additional features on cats in bookshops, libraries and hotels, and illustrated with charming line drawings, this is a perfect gift for cat-lovers everywhere"--Publisher's description.

"In 1939, when Ian Buruma’s epic opens, Berlin has been under Nazi rule for six years, and its 4.3 million people have made their accommodations to the regime, more or less. When war broke out with Poland in September, what was most striking at first was how little changed. Unless you were Jewish. Then life, already hard, was soon to get unfathomably worse. Buruma gives tender attention to the Jewish experience in Berlin during the war, weaving its thread into the broader fabric of this ... rich and vivid mosaic of urban life. The distillation of a broad-gauged reckoning with a vast trove of primary sources, including a surprising number of interviews with living survivors, the book is a study in extremes--depravity and resilience, moral blindness and moral courage, pious bigotry and unchecked hedonism. By 1943, with the German defeat at Stalingrad, ordinary life in Berlin would acquire an increasingly desperate cast. The last three years of the war in Berlin are truly a descent into hell, with a deranged regime in desperate free fall, an increasingly relentless pounding from Allied bombers, and the mounting dread of the approaching Soviet army. The common greeting of Berliners was now not 'Auf wiedersehen' or 'Heil Hitler' but 'Bleiben Sie übrig'--'Stay alive.' And by war’s end Berlin’s population had fallen by almost half. Among the people trying to stay alive in the city was Ian Buruma’s own father, a Dutch student conscripted into forced labor in the war economy along with 400,000 other imported workers. Buruma gives due weight to his and their experiences ... This is a book full of tenderness and genuine heroism, but it is by no means sentimental: again and again we see that most people do not do the hard thing most of the time. Most people go along. It’s a lesson that has not lost its timeliness"-- Publisher's website.

In this time of political fragility, climate chaos, and seeking beauty wherever we can find its glimmer, Terry Tempest Williams introduces us to the Glorians. They are not distant dieties, but the ordinary, often overlooked presences - animal, plant, memory, moment - that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world. The Glorians can be as small as an ant ferrying a coyote willow blossom to its queen or as commonplace as the night sky. But when they can collectively show us - about the radical art of attending to beauty and carrying forward against all odds - is immense. Journeying through encounters with the Glorians from the red rock desert of Utah during the pandemic to Harvard University where she teaches at the Divinity School, Williams weaves a story of astonishing personal and societal insight. As she grapples with the unsettled state of the world, she turns not to despair but to deep reflection. She sees how the Glorians are calling us to attention, not as an army, but as fellow inhabitants of our sacred, threatened home. They remind us of the power of contact between species and the profound courage - and awareness - it will take to dream a more cohesive future into being. Wise and lyrical, The Glorians is a testament to the power of witness. Terry Tempest Williams offers honest sustenance to the mind and spirit and distinguishes herself again as a trusted voice to whom we can turn, to more fully understand our times.

In The King Is Coming, John Bevere examines the theological significance of the Second Coming of Christ within Christian belief and practice. Drawing on New Testament passages and early Christian writings, Bevere explores eschatology as a central theme of the Christian faith and reflects on his own evolving understanding of end-times teaching.The book combines biblical interpretation, personal testimony, and practical guidance intended to encourage readers to live with spiritual attentiveness, moral discipline, and an eternal perspective. Each chapter concludes with structured reflection elements designed to support devotional study and application.

Jean-Pierre Filiu, acclaimed historian of Gaza, is intimately familiar with the land's people and places; he speaks the local dialect. But nothing prepared him for what he encountered there in December 2024. This is his unforgettable, unbearably intimate account of one month in a place shattered by Israel's all-out war.When the historian returned to Gaza, he arrived under circumstances unimaginably different from his many past visits since 1980: only a limited number of convoys were allowed into the Strip, and he was one of the few humanitarians able to enter, this time by night. He remained inside for thirty-three days, and emerged determined to bear witness to the devastation--to the Gazans fighting simply to live, every single day.Filiu's haunting portrait of a land betrayed is a grim work of war reportage, documented with the acuity of a historian; and a lyrical narrative of human suffering, and human dignity.

"Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense strategies, and safety tips with millions of engaged social media followers. With the encouraging tone of a savvy older sister, she has built a platform that teaches women how to think like a threat--mastering situational awareness, calculated deception, and the art of always being ready. This is survival on your terms"-- Dust jacket flap.

"This 52-week study on the person of Jesus is designed so that you can start it at any point in the year. It will help you experience him in fresh and deeper ways, drawing you into the company of your Lord. This study encourages you to interact with God. All you need to do is call on him, spend time with him. And you will be changed into the image of Christ." -- Publisher.

"The Executive Function Playbook in Action is a hands-on complementary workbook for educators, tutors, and parents to implement the ideas and strategies from the author's The Executive Function Playbook. By following the evidence-based exercises and routines outlined in this workbook readers will gain the skills and knowledge to help kids plan, organize, manage time, and complete tasks independently. Readers will engage in exercises and reflections to help them identify signs of executive functioning struggles in kids with ADHD, with insights on how to create, implement, and revise tactics designed to improve kids' executive functioning skills. Educators will discover how to implement structured routines that foster student accountability, while parents will gain practical tools to promote independence at home, creating a holistic environment of support for kids"-- Provided by publisher.