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Dr. Linda's Comedy Marriage Boot Camp

Linda Watson

2024

In "Dr. Linda's Comedy Marriage Boot Camp," you'll discover a refreshing take on marital advice that breaks free from the mundane and breathes new life into your relationship. Dr. Linda Marie Watson shares her unconventional, witty, and downright hilarious strategies for rekindling the flames of love. Tired of hearing the same worn-out relationship advice? Prepare to be delighted as you dive into chapters like "married to an alien," "mothers-in-law straight outta hell," and "he's already got a mama." This self-help gem isn't about just communicating; it's about communicating in a way that'll leave you and your partner rolling with laughter. Through real-life scenarios, you'll witness couples in various stages of their journey, and you'll learn how to navigate the complexities of marriage with a dose of humor and a splash of whimsy. Dr. Linda doesn't stop at theory – she showcases genuine success stories from couples who've kept their marriages thriving for 25 years or more. But Dr. Linda is more than just a relationship guru – she's also a passionate advocate for horses. With a heart as expansive as her knowledge, she's the founder and president of the Nimchuk Equine Foundation, dedicated to supporting horse rescues, especially wild horse sanctuaries. With every copy of this book you purchase, you're not only investing in your relationship's future but also contributing to a noble cause. 50 percent of all proceeds go toward these life-saving missions. Revive your marriage with a touch of comedy, a splash of insight, and a pinch of genuine love. "Dr. Linda's Comedy Marriage Boot Camp" isn't just a book; it's a journey to a happier, healthier, and laughter-filled marriage.
Purpose doesn't pause : finding freedom from what's holding you back

Hope Reagan Harris

2023

Feeling confused, stuck, or simply lost about who you are and where you're going? You still have everything you need to live purposefully. Hope Reagan Harris's book Purpose Doesn't Pause helps you lean into your confusion, rather than avoid it, and create a roadmap that leads you out of uncertainty so you can enjoy a sense of purpose every day--even in the hardest seasons. Purpose Doesn't Pause speaks into ten different experiences that cause confusion, such as when: Your life isn't what you'd pictured -- Something good comes to an end -- You struggle with comparison -- You're called out of your comfort zone. Every chapter includes a story from a twentysomething woman who asked, "What if this season of confusion became a season of transformation?" You could keep waiting for the life you want. Or you could show up with a sense of purpose no matter what. With free video content and interactive prompts for reflection and discussion, Purpose Doesn't Pause offers faith-based ideas for getting unstuck and flourishing in who God created you to be.
Forsaking the Fall: Original Sin and the Possibility of a Nonlapsarian Christianity

Daniel H. Spencer

2023

Forsaking the Fall argues along exegetical, theological, and philosophical lines that the doctrines of the Fall and Original Sin need not be understood as integral components of orthodox Christianity. By engaging biblical studies, systematic theology, and analytic philosophy, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the most important issues at play in the Original Sin debate, as well as offers a set of tools for helping readers to think critically about the essence of the Christian faith and its relation to Original Sin. Crucially, it lays the theoretical groundwork for an orthodox nonlapsarianism and advances a novel theory vis-à-vis the Fall and Original Sin in Christian theology. This innovative and provocative book will be of interest to scholars of theology and philosophy, specifically analytic theologians and philosophers of religion.
Another Time, Another Peace: A Novel

Neal W. Turnage

2023

It is the late 1970s in Lake Tomahawk, a sleepy desert town in Southern California. Yet all is not at rest. The world of sixteen-year-old Sal Frisco turns upside down when his father abruptly leaves the family. Sal, already in a tug of war with God, grapples with faith as his family slips out of reach--and his skateboarding dream diminishes. His best friend Jimmy McFarland, along with his dad, encourage Sal to remain grounded, to believe. Mr. McFarland offers an after-school job at his hardware store to Sal. It's there that Jimmy and Sal form an unbreakable bond. Meanwhile, despite Sal's efforts, his dad shows no signs of resuming fatherhood. Sal suspects he may be in alliance with the newly arrived mysterious neighbors, Ms. Mars and her teenage daughter Julie. Afraid to confess his fears to Jimmy, Sal finds a listening ear in Penelope, a Lake Tomahawk High girl who herself struggles with belief--in anything, including herself. Her desperate grab for popularity fuels in Sal the same, and his focus shifts from God to the world. When an influential outsider passes through town and takes note of Sal's skateboarding ability, Sal seizes the opportunity. He flies high in a Southern California culture drenched in a newly liberated skateboard and surfing scene kissed by Hollywood. Convinced he can make his own way in the world, Sal leaves his past behind. But the past has a way of catching up. When he finds himself in Santa Cruz with everything yet nothing, Sal surrenders. In a courageous act, he breaks the chains and runs toward reconciliation with his faith and all he left behind.
Exploring Gender at Work: Multiple Perspectives

Joan Marques

2021

A timely work that reviews the phenomenon of gender and its many manifestations of equality. Well-suited for increasing awareness and justice in academic and professional environments, this collective work addresses long-standing and ongoing social problems such as discrimination, stereotyping, prejudice, as well as a plethora of societal and industry influences that sustain the trend of gender imbalance. Aiming to span a broad scope in time, backgrounds and implementation, this book presents a wide variety of topics, including a historical overview, contemporary gender-based Issues, gender approaches across the disciplines, and cultural influences. The reader is guaranteed to confront existing biases when digesting topics related to gender communication differences, stereotypes, tensions and resistances, assigned social roles, transgenderism, non-binary identities, tension fields between equality and equity, relational aggression, and more. A critical underlying aim of this book is to contribute constructively and progressively to the dialogue on the definition of gender, thus addressing an ongoing challenge for policy makers, organizational leaders, and scholars. Joan Marques is Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Management at Woodbury University, USA. Her research interests pertain to Awakened Leadership, Buddhist Psychology in Management, and Workplace Spirituality. She has written more than 150 scholarly articles and has (co)-authored more than 30 books.
Forty Days on Being a Four

Christine Yi Suh

2021

What is it like to be an Enneagram Four? These forty daily readings from Christine Yi Suh reflect on the emotional lives of Fours with a desire for personal and spiritual growth. Each reading concludes with an opportunity for further engagement such as a journaling prompt, reflection questions, a written prayer, or a spiritual practice.
Divine Collision: An African Boy, an American Lawyer, and their Remarkable Battle for Freedom

Jim Gash

2020

Jim Gash, former Los Angeles lawyer and current president of Pepperdine University, tells the amazing story of how, after a series of God-orchestrated events, he finds himself in the heart of Africa defending a courageous Ugandan boy languishing in prison and wrongfully accused of two separate murders. Ultimately, their unlikely friendship and unrelenting persistence reforms Uganda's criminal justice system, leaving a lasting impact on hundreds of thousands of lives and revealing a relationship that supersedes circumstance, culture, and the walls we often hide behind.
It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn

J. Marie

2020

It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn is a poetic piece exploring life's moments of light and darkness from the perspective of a young woman who wrestled with her intricate thoughts and emotions during various challenges. Her first and greatest trial transpired in her relationship with her father. The remnants of pain from childhood scars bled into her intimate relationships, mental health, and overall outlook on life. Though close to complete despair, her perseverance led to finding hope in new beginnings, love, and a relationship with her heavenly Father.
Share + Savor: Create Impressive + Indulgent Appetizer Boards for Any Occasion

Kylie Mazon-Chambers

2020

What's better than a night spent with your favorite people gathered around a lavish platter overflowing with savory meats and cheese, fresh fruit and inventive apps? In this breathtaking collection from Kylie Mazon-Chambers, the writer / cook / photographer behind the popular food blog, Cooking with Cocktail Rings, you'll learn how to make and arrange the most gorgeous boards full of finger foods that are equally timeless and inspired. Use her styling tips to make your next cheese and charcuterie board a showstopper.

These are not your average charcuterie boards. Kylie's platters are brimming with indulgent, elegant flavors inspired by her travels from around the world. Gather friends and family on a warm summer night to enjoy a Summer Seafood Platter with Brown Butter Mini Lobster Rolls and Grilled Oysters with Chipotle-Lime Butter. Savor the bright flavors of a Greek-Inspired Board with Kylie's amazing Marinated Feta, classic Spanakopita Bites and Sweet and Spicy Tzatziki. Or, make a casual night in special with her simple yet elegant Date Night Cheese Board for Two.

Kylie walks you step-by-step through each board with detailed prep and arranging instructions to help you get that perfect, photo-worthy design finished before the first guest arrives. With Kylie's tricks for balancing no-prep elements like fruit, cheese and nuts with just a couple of homemade components, you can easily add a special touch to your parties that will leave a lasting impression on guests. Turn to this recipe and idea book for endless inspiration that will lead to many happy evenings savoring delicious, one-of-a-kind spreads with those you love.
Dark Age

Pierce Brown

2019

For a decade Darrow led a revolution against the corrupt color-coded Society. Now, outlawed by the very Republic he founded, he wages a rogue war on Mercury in hopes that he can still salvage the dream of Eo. But as he leaves death and destruction in his wake, is he still the hero who broke the chains? Or will another legend rise to take his place? Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile, has returned to the Core. Determined to bring peace back to mankind at the edge of his sword, he must overcome or unite the treacherous Gold families of the Core and face down Darrow over the skies of war-torn Mercury. But theirs are not the only fates hanging in the balance. On Luna, Mustang, Sovereign of the Republic, campaigns to unite the Republic behind her husband. Beset by political and criminal enemies, can she outwit her opponents in time to save him? Once a Red refugee, young Lyria now stands accused of treason, and her only hope is a desperate escape with unlikely new allies. Abducted by a new threat to the Republic, Pax and Electra, the children of Darrow and Sevro, must trust in Ephraim, a thief, for their salvation -- and Ephraim must look to them for his chance at redemption. As alliances shift, break, and re-form -- and power is seized, lost, and reclaimed -- every player is at risk in a game of conquest that could turn the Rising into a new Dark Age.
Life is a 4-Letter Word: Laughing and Learning Through 40 Life Lessons

David A. Levy

2019

Did it over occur to you that some of your toughest times might end up teaching you the most? Remember when you first learned that life isn't always fair? Or more grown-up realities, like having your trust betrayed, the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, or realizing that you fell in love with the wrong person? Over his years and varied careers as a therapist, professor, author, and actor, Dr. David A. Levy has lived through a range of experiences -- embarrassing moments, distressing episodes, moving encounters -- that all of us can relate to. In "Life is a 4-Letter Word," Levy shares the stories and lessons from his lifetime journey that have carried him through life's challenges. The wisdom in these pages reminds us that the path to a life well-lived is not always smooth. This book will be your companion during those times when you need a boost and some positive perspective. It will encourage you to embrace all that life's challenges have to offer, while laughing, wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking that will have you seeing things from a different perspective -- a lighter one.
Iron Gold

Pierce Brown

2018

A decade ago, Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society, and abolish the color-coded caste system. But the Rising has shattered everything, and brought endless war. New foes emerge to threaten what has been earned, and throughout the worlds other destinies entwine with Darrow's to change his fate forever. A young Red girl flees tragedy in her refugee camp, and achieves for herself a new life she could never have imagined. An ex-soldier broken by grief is forced to steal the most valuable thing in the galaxy -- or pay with his life. And Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile to the Sovereign, wanders the stars with his mentor, Cassius, haunted by the loss of the world that Darrow transformed, and dreaming of what will rise from its ashes.
To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret

Jedidiah Jenkins

2018

On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being sucked into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and reflections on life soon attracted hundreds of thousands of followers and got him featured by National Geographic and The Paris Review. Jed now narrates the adventure that started it all: the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world, and the internal journey that prompted it -- the question of what it means to be an adult; his struggle to reconcile his sexual identity with his conservative Christian upbringing; and his belief in travel as a way to "wake us up" to our lives back home. As he writes in this account of his search for wonder and a life he could believe in, 'It's not about the bike. It's about getting out of your routine -- and that could look like anything."
The Branch: A Plausible Case for the Substructure of the Four Gospels

Preston T. Massey

2018

The thesis of the book may be stated simply: it is an argument based upon the four prophetic texts of Jer 23:5; Zech 3:8; 6:12; and Isa 4:2 as a foundational pattern for the four Gospels. These four prophetic texts, it will be argued, mention a King Branch, a Servant Branch, a Man/Priest Branch, and a Lord God Branch. This study seeks to show how Matthew presents Jesus as the King Branch, Mark as the Servant Branch, Luke as the Priest/Man Branch, and John as the Lord God Branch. Consideration will also be given to explore the ramification of the four living Beings as described in Rev 4:6–7. Given the sum total of this sequence of literary facts, the conclusion of this book will raise a number of possible implications. One of these implications will offer the conclusion that the four evangelists could not have written their four Gospels solely on their own human unaided efforts.
In Good Faith: The First 40 Years of the Pepperdine University School of Law

Jenny Rough and JIm Gash

2018

More than forty years ago, Pepperdine Law School was a fledgling, part-time program in Orange County. In Good Faith tells the story of how the school grew from its humble origin to become one of the premier law schools in the United States.
Paul's 'Works of the Law' in the Perspective of Second Century Reception

Matthew J. Thomas

2018

Paul writes that we are justified by faith apart from 'works of the law', a disputed term that represents a fault line between 'old' and 'new' perspectives on Paul. Was the Apostle reacting against the Jews' good works done to earn salvation, or the Mosaic Law's practices that identified the Jewish people? Matthew J. Thomas examines how Paul's second century readers understood these points in conflict, how they relate to 'old' and 'new' perspectives, and what their collective witness suggests about the Apostle's own meaning. Surprisingly, these early witnesses align closely with the 'new' perspective, though their reasoning often differs from both viewpoints. They suggest that Paul opposes these works neither due to moralism, nor primarily for experiential or social reasons, but because the promised new law and covenant, which are transformative and universal in scope, have come in Christ.
Walker Percy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the Search for Influence

Jessica Hooten Wilson

2017

Although Walker Percy named many influences on his work and critics have zeroed in on Kierkegaard in particular, no one has considered his intentional influence: the nineteenth-century Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky. In a study that revives and complicates notions of adaptation and influence, Jessica Hooten Wilson details the long career of Walker Percy.
Morning Star

Pierce Brown

2016

Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society's mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within. Finally, the time has come. But devotion to honor and hunger for vengeance run deep on both sides. Darrow and his comrades-in-arms face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy. Among them are some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied -- and too glorious to surrender.
Beyond Ego: A Framework for Mindful Leadership and Conscious Human Evolution

Abigail Stason and Anneliese Smith

2015

Learn HOW to be a Mindful and Conscious Leader through a series of practices and actionable activities.In an information age where industries are being turned upside down, a new leader is emerging. The Mindful and Conscious Leader has the agility and compassion to facilitate conditions for increased connection, vitality, creativity, productivity, and profitability. In business, and in your personal life, it is the handbook for how to welcome and navigate challenges that engage you creatively and intellectually in an age where compassion and connection are required to sustain us as a species. If you want to take your energy and use it for creative purposes, Beyond Ego will show you how.
Red Rising

Pierce Brown

2014

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Darrow and Reds like him, are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies ... even if it means he has to become one of them to do so.
Intrapreneurship: Changing Business Culture from the Inside Out

Justin Nimergood

2014

Who are these Intrapreneurs that are storming corporations with their innovative ideas and unusual stylistic approaches to traditional ways of conducting business? Whether it’s their hipster-esque fashion sense, their unpredictable working hours, or their celebrity-filled posse, why should we hold these individuals with such high regard in a society already filled with a supply and demand problem regarding leadership? Intrapreneurship: Changing Business Culture From the Inside Out weaves stats, stories, and evidence to build a compelling case for changing how business looks at these mavericks of industry. If you’re interested in taking your business game to the next level, it’s time to take a closer look at how hiring and empowering Intrapreneurs affects everything from ground-breaking innovative ideas to the bottom line.
The Campaigns of Tamerlane

Dennis M. Rose

2014

The Campaigns of Tamerlane is the first and most detailed account on the location of the many sitings mentioned in the history of Amir Timur (Tamerlane) from the time that he became the ruler of Western Chagatai until his death in 1404. Nothing like it has ever been done before.

In "The Campaigns of Tamerlane," for the first time you have the works of H. H. Howorth, E. Bretsehneider, V. V. Barthold, R. Denison Ross, Le Strange, the Tarkhi-i-Rashidi, Hilda Hookman, Walter J. Fischel, and others, whose efforts have paved the way to list the actual campaign sites according to Sherif ad-Din's book, the "Zafar Nama" (or Book of Victory), all under one cover. No longer will the reader have to refer to more than one book to find the answers.
Fun Camp

Gabe Durham

2013

Told in monologues, speeches, soliloquies, sermons, letters, cards, and lists, FUN CAMP is a freewheelin' summer camp novel smashed to bits. Spend a week with the young inhabitants of a camp bent on molding campers into fun and interesting people via pranks, food fights, greased watermelon relays. Along the way, you'll meet Dave and Holly, totalitarian head counselors who may be getting too old for this, Bernadette, a Luddite chaplain with some kids to convert, Billy, a first-timer tasting freedom, and Tad, a shaggy dude with a Jesus complex.
Job 1-21: Interpretation and Commentary

C. L. Seow

2013

The Hebrew book of Job is universally acknowledged as an exquisite piece of literary art that ranks among the most outstanding compositions in world literature. Yet it is also widely recognized as an immensely difficult text to understand. In elucidating that ancient text, this inaugural Illuminations commentary by C.L. Seow pays close attention to the reception history of Job, including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Western secular interpretations as expressed in theological, philosophical, and literary writings and in the visual and performing arts. Seow offers here a primarily literary-theological interpretation of Job, a new translation, and detailed commentary.
Ollie's Kids: Our Family Journey

Calvin H. Bowers

2012

"Ollie's Kids fills an important gap in America's collective knowledge of Black families in the rural South. Dr. Bowers' account provides a strength-based account of a loving family that placed God as its center and experienced immeasurable blessings as a result. This memoir serves as a blueprint for rearing faith-filled, hard-working, and highly productive children"--Dr. Tanya Smith Brice

"... my Pepperdine [University] colleague, Calvin Bowers, tells his own heartwarming story of family, church, and school preparing him for his remarkable career of leadership: over 35 years in higher education, and over 50 years as a minister of [the Figuerosa Church of Christ] in LA"--David Davenport.