Collection: Adult

Looking Like Jesus: In a World That Is Looking for Him examines closely the requirement for personal development of Christ-like character. The book describes God's resources toward this activity and the seven fundamental character traits of a disciple listed in 2 Peter. The fresh perspective of this book is the emphasis on believers' responsibility to develop godly character-goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The book can be studied by individuals as a personal growth manual. It is also an excellent study tool for small groups to discuss and apply what they have learned. Each chapter includes questions and application suggestions to enhance understanding and encourage regular personal steps toward godliness.

"All human wisdom consists in this alone, the knowledge and worship of God" (Lactantius, Divine Institutes 3.30; ca. 250-325 AD).

At a time when worship remains the subject of what are often passionate conversations in the church, we need to think more about worship, not merely its forms and what may or may not be appropriate in its performance, but about what our worship should be. The sermons collected for this series were prepared to help one church reflect on worship's importance, nature, and elements. The title and three major topic designations for the collection are derived from Psalm 96:4, 8.

• The importance of worship: "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised" (Psalm 96:4a)
• The attitude and approach we bring to worship: "he is to be feared above all gods" Psalm 96:4b)
• The actions we perform in communal worship: "bring an offering . . . into his courts!" (Psalm 96:8b)
• Related supplemental sermons and essays

Nate Noble has it all--a thriving business, a loving fiancée, and a bright future. But his world takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Marvin Waters, the childhood best friend he hasn't seen in thirty years.

Marvin is a man beaten down by life, haunted by a troubled past and barely scraping by. Driven by guilt and a desire to do the right thing, Nate extends a helping hand, offering Marvin a job and a fresh start.

But good deeds don't always go unpunished.

Marvin hasn't forgotten what happened when they were just boys--and the role Nate played in his downfall. Resentment lurks beneath his gratitude, and as he weaves himself into Nate's life, a sinister plan begins to unfold. By the time Nate discovers the truth, it may already be too late.

Friendships might fade--but some grudges never die...

Edited by Dr. Marc S. Sabatine and compiled by residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital, Pocket Medicine, 9th Edition, provides fast answers to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions you'll face on rounds and exams. With easily accessible bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, this bestselling reference offers focused, up-to-date coverage of internal medicine--exactly the information you need to make an accurate diagnosis and develop a state-of-the-art treatment plan.

• Offers fast and easy access to essential information on the most common disorders seen in the hospital, organized by subspecialty: cardiology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, nephrology, hematology-oncology, infectious diseases, endocrinology, rheumatology, and neurology
• Includes references to key papers to help you intelligently answer questions on rounds--all from a trusted source acceptable for use on rounds
• User-friendly tabs and a two-color design help you find information quickly, as well as a full-color, 16-page insert with radiology and pathology images
• Provides must-know content for medical students, interns, residents, advanced practice nurses, and PAs
• Use alongside Dr. Sabatine's companion board review Q&A text, Pocket Medicine High-Yield Board Review, 2nd Edition, featuring 600+ questions and answers to test your knowledge and help you prepare for the ABIM initial certification or MOC exam

Están hechos el uno contra el otro.

Los Griffin y los Gallo llevan disputándose el control de los bajos mundos de Chicago desde hace generaciones. La rivalidad entre ellos siempre ha sido incandescente, pero las llamas renacen con furia cuando Aida, la más joven y extravagante de los Gallo, se cuela en una fiesta de la mansión de los Griffin y prende fuego a la biblioteca sin querer. Para evitar una guerra, su padre no tarda en concertar el matrimonio entre ella y Callum Griffin, el hijo mayor y el heredero de la mafia irlandesa.

Frío, ambicioso y violento, Callum está decidido a domar a su nueva y cabezota esposa. Pero Aida es más que capaz de darlo todo ella solita... empezando por envenenar a Callum en su noche de bodas. La cuestión es que asesinarlo sería mucho más sencillo si no fuera tan guapo y le atrajera tanto.

Ella tiene un candado en el corazón. Él tiene algo que demostrar.

En su lucha por el control, ¿quién arderá en llamas primero?

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

They're a match made in Hell.

The Griffins and the Gallos have been battling for control of Chicago's underworld for generations.

Their rivalry has always been flammable, but it reignites with a fury when Aida, the youngest and wildest Gallo sibling, crashes a party at the Griffin mansion and accidentally sets fire to the library.

To stave off all-out war, her father quickly arranges a marriage between her and Callum Griffin, eldest son and heir to the Irish mafia.

Cold, ambitious, and brutal, Callum is determined to tame his headstrong new bride. But Aida is more than capable of giving as good as she gets―starting with poisoning Callum on their wedding night.

The problem is, murdering him would be a lot easier if he didn't look so good while she was trying to do it. She's got a lockbox around her heart. He's got something to prove.

In their struggle for dominance, who will go up in flames first?

Unlock a world of creativity with ENCHANTED, a stunning coloring book that invites you to immerse yourself in over 70 exquisite illustrations.

Leave the stress of everyday life behind you with this magical escape. From whimsical windmills and blooming wildflowers to cascading waterfalls and hidden wishing wells, every page is brought to life with intricate detail and inspires both creativity and relaxation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up colored pencils for the first time, this book is the perfect canvas for self-expression. Tailor each illustration to your personal vision, creating masterpieces uniquely yours.

This coloring book is:

• Perfect for all skill levels, with pages thoughtfully designed to provide the right balance of challenge and fun
• An ideal gift for nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking a relaxing outlet
• Designed to impress with an elegant collection of beautiful scenes
• Printed on high-quality paper, so your art won't bleed through

Create something truly magical with ENCHANTED. Your next artistic adventure starts here.

There's an unconscious Fae drooling on Len's couch.

That's not even the weirdest thing to happen to him this week.

Len's been told that not all Fae are scheming, manipulative pricks. A moot point, since this one definitely is-he knows that much from bitter experience.

So, when his vampire ex-coworker dumps Albigard of the Unseelie on Len's doorstep, he gives her two hours to find a better hiding place for the Fae fugitive before tossing him straight to the curb with the rest of the garbage.

He should have known better, of course. Because if there's one thing Len's learned since being thrown into the deep end of the seedy paranormal underworld, it's that nothing is ever so simple.

Now he's on the run from a cataclysmic primal force trying to tear its way into the human realm, stuck with an annoying bastard who already knows way too much about the inside of Len's messed-up head. The first time he met Albigard, Len punched the Fae in his too-perfect face. This time, they'll have to learn to work together-or risk having their souls torn apart and consigned to the void, with the rest of humanity facing the same fate soon after.

The Wild Hunt has slipped its chains.

Darkness is coming for the world.

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Forsaken Fae is a slow-burn M/M urban fantasy trilogy. It's set in the same world as the bestselling series The Last Vampire and its other spinoff, Vampire Bound. Download the complete series omnibus today, and enter a world shared by humans, fae, demons, and vampires. It's a place where the supernatural threatens the mundane, nothing is as it seems, and enemies must overcome their tangled pasts in order to save the future.

Designed specifically for class use, this text guides students through developing their own full, working constructed language. It introduces basic concepts and the decisions students need to make about their conlang's speakers and world, before walking them through the process of conlanging in incremental stages, from selecting a language's sounds to choices about its grammar. It includes hundreds of examples from natural and constructed languages, and over seventy end-of-chapter exercises that allow students to apply concepts to an in-progress conlang and guide them in developing their own conlang. Ideal for undergraduates, the text is also suitable for more advanced students through the inclusion of clearly highlighted sections containing advanced material and optional conlang challenges. Instructor resources include an interactive slideshow for selecting stress patterns, an exercise answer guide and a sample syllabus, and student resources include a 'select-a-feature' conlang adventure, a spreadsheet of conlang features, and supplementary documentation for the exercises.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Left Behind, comes a steamy small-town romance between a straight-laced house renovator and the sexy landscaper determined to break down her walls.

Can these opposites turn up the heat... without burning down the house?

House-flipping sensation and YouTube star Maggie Nichols can't wait to dig into her next challenge. Arriving in tiny Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, Maggie is prepared to restore a crumbling Victorian mansion in four months or less. She has her to-do lists, her blueprints, and her team. What she doesn't have is time for sexy, laid-back landscaper Silas Wright.

The man takes flirtation to a whole new level. And he does it shirtless...sometimes pants-less. He and his service school-dropout dog are impressively persistent. But she's not interested in putting down roots. Not when fans tune in to watch her travel the country turning dilapidated houses into dream homes. A short-term fling on the other hand could fit nicely into her calendar. After all, Maggie remembers what fun is like. Vaguely.

As their summer gets downright steamy, Silas manages to demolish the emotional walls she's spent years building, sending Maggie into a panic. He's the wrench in her carefully constructed plans. With the end of the project looming, she has a decision to make. But how can she stay when her entire career is built on moving on?

It's a warm spring day in Bucks County. The lush forest is in bloom, and the young deer are eager to hear a story from their grandmother, Huma, about how the animals came to live in their beautiful valley.

She shares with her grandchildren a retelling of the Zen parable "The Move." Huma is wise because she is a Watcher, a special type of deer that use their wide eyes, tall ears, and thick noses to be clearly, deeply, and fully in the world.

From Stoic philosophers to Soto monks, Huma's message has been passed down for centuries to foster understanding, happiness, and resilience - all traits she hopes to instill in the little deer and all who hear her story.

Not all assassins are elite.

Frank Perlmutter isn't the assassin you hire for perfection-he's the one you call when you've run out of better options. In this high-stakes thriller of modern espionage and escalating crime, Frank is a liability with a body count.

When he crosses paths with a stunning, mysterious woman-who may or may not be a North Korean spy-Frank goes spectacularly off-mission. Untethered from his agency, his handler, and his better instincts, he becomes a volatile wildcard just as Minneapolis prepares to host the high-profile International Mayors Conference.

As Detective Cade Dawkins and his Five Below Major Crimes Task Force close in, a second predator emerges. An obsessive stalker abducts Grace-Cade's partner-and livestreams her captivity on the dark web, turning the investigation into a nightmare of public spectacle and political pressure. With lives on the line and forces of international espionage colliding with local crime, Cade must race to save Grace and stop Frank before the body count rises faster than the Mississippi during spring thaw.

Perfect for fans of John Sandford and James Patterson who love high-stakes cat-and-mouse thrillers.

A ghostwriter plunges into danger as she unravels the dark secrets of a powerful Scottish family in a thrilling novel of romance and mystery by the bestselling author of Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure.

Australian writer Emma Callander has been recruited to complete the final historical mystery in a series by celebrated author Iris Blackburn. It's 1965, and Iris's memory is fading. She's certain that only Emma can do justice to her novel about a murder on the Isle of Skye. When Emma ventures to Scotland for research, she discovers the story is not fiction at all but rather a true crime, unsolved for more than fifty years.

It was 1904 when a couple's suspicious drowning led to the disappearance of a mysterious young woman the locals called the Wild Girl. To this day the mystery is unforgettable, especially among the descendants of an aristocratic family who'll do anything to keep their secrets buried. From the misty Highlands to a medieval castle, Emma and Tony Gordon, Iris's handsome lawyer, work ever more closely to uncover them.

But while Iris may be known for her fiendishly clever twists, there's one not even Emma could have seen coming.

From Woodstock to Wisdom: A Boomer's Journey to 80 is a smart, funny, and refreshing field guide to aging with purpose, humor, and visibility.

Written by one of the first Baby Boomers to reach 80, Vicki Thomas offers a front-row perspective on a generation redefining later life. Through short, engaging essays, she explores ageism, identity, health, work, relationships, loss, and reinvention-without nostalgia or anti-aging clichés.

With sharp cultural observations and wry humor, Thomas tackles real-life topics like changing bodies, caregiving, technology, financial uncertainty, and becoming an influencer at 79. Each chapter blends lived experience with practical wisdom and invites readers to see elderhood as a time of voice, relevance, and contribution.

This book is for Baby Boomers and Gen Xers asking, "What now?", and for anyone who refuses to fade quietly. From Woodstock to Wisdom reframes longevity not as decline, but as a bold new life stage, and delivers a compelling call to action to age visibly, purposefully, and unapologetically, encouraging readers to claim their voice, their relevance, and their next chapter.

Exhausted from trying to be perfect, keep the peace, and check every damn box-while pretending you're fine?

The Burnt-Out Bitch is your unapologetic guide to saying "no," letting go, and reclaiming your energy-without guilt. This book isn't here to fix you. It's here to free you. If you've ever felt like you're drowning in expectations (yours or everyone else's), this relatable, down-to-earth guide is packed with honest advice, zero fluff, and permission to finally rest.

Inside you'll learn how to:

- Break the burnout cycle (without quitting your life)

- Ditch perfectionism and people-pleasing

- Set boundaries without spiraling into guilt

- Calm your chaotic mind with tools that actually work

- Reconnect with the real you-beneath the roles and routines

You'll also hear stories from other women who've hit their breaking point and found a better way-and get access to a free companion workbook to help you take what you're learning and make it real.

If your to-do list is longer than your patience... if your brain is running on 2%... if you've ever thought "If I let go, everything might fall apart"... this book is for you.

The collector hunts the darkness for terrible beauty: macabre and marvelous stories worth displaying in their shadow boxes. Tour these horrors with them, but beware: if you're not careful, you might find yourself lost in a labyrinth of fear.A pickup artist is after your skin. A junk drawer opens into the abyss. The twin sons of an ill-fated magician plot against their abusive mother. A man wastes his life dreading an unseen entity. A senior water aerobics class takes a turn for the bizarre...You Have to Let Them Bleed brings together the best horror fiction by two-time Bram Stoker Award finalist and nationally award-winning poet Annie Neugebauer. Together with eight new poems, this nineteen-story collection will draw you into the lovely darkness, lure you deeper into the heartbreaking and gruesome, and leave behind its own collection of horrors to fill the shadows of your mind.