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Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
Title: Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Author: Daniel Tammet
Publisher: Free Press
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 256
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $14.00
My Rating: Rating: 4
Summary
Born on a Blue Day is a journey into one of the most fascinating minds alive today -- guided by the owner himself. Daniel Tammet is virtually unique among people who have severe autistic disorders in that he is capable of living a fully independent life and able to explain what is happening inside his head.He sees numbers as shapes, colors, and textures, and he can perform extraordinary calculations in his head. He can learn to speak new languages fluently, from scratch, in a week. In 2004, he memorized and recited more than 22,000 digits of pi, setting a record. He has savant syndrome, an extremely rare condition that gives him the most unimaginable mental powers, much like those portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in the film Rain Man.Fascinating and inspiring, Born on a Blue Day explores what it' s like to be special and gives us an insight into what makes us all human -- our minds.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics (Mastering the Essential Techniques)
Title: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Basics (Mastering the Essential Techniques)
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Author: Gene Simco
Publisher: Citadel
Edition: Pap/DVD
Pages: 160
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $24.95
My Rating: Rating: 0
Summary
Learn It Here. Learn It Right. Over the last decade, the growing popularity of mixed martial arts competitions has brought international attention to the powerful and practical art of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. BJJ fighters have taken title after title in championship after championship, and now, with Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Basics, you can learn the techniques that have made BJJ the dominant style in the world of mixed martial arts. Author and acclaimed instructor Gene Simco teaches his students that a solid mastery of the fundamentals is essential in creating a foundation upon which the more advanced techniques can be built—and that's where this book comes in. With photos and step-by-step instructions, Simco shows you all the moves you'll need to master to take your training to the next level, including: Primary positions: the Guard, the Mount, the Back Mount, side control, standing techniques, and Passing the Guard Submissions: Armbars, Triangle Choke, Collar Choke, Kimura Lock, Guillotine, Mata Leo, and Omoplata Defenses against punches, kicks, take-downs, and more! Escapes from chokes, grabs, bear hugs, locks, and clinches Plus warm-up exercises, tips on choosing a school, and Dojo etiquette Whether you're a novice interested in self-defense or a more experienced martial artist looking to raise your ranking, compete in mixed martial arts events, or supplement your current martial art with BJJ techniques, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Basics is the book to take when you're taking it to the mat. The Experts Agree ... "Gene Simco is one of the most Technical Jiu-jitsu instructors on the East Coast. His students are a testement to that." - Brian Cimmins, Grapplers Quest Tournament Director "I've been training bjj for 35 years and Gene's book is one of the best books in the market. I strongly advise everybody that practise jiu jitsu to buy it." -- Romero "Jacare´" Cavalcanti (founder of Alliance Jiu-jitsu and one of 5 Rolls Gracie Black Belts) "I am an old man and a martial arts grandmaster and I thought I knew a lot. I am physically disabled but I practice that which I can practice and even someone with physical infirmities like me can easily learn these straight forward common sense techniques that I somehow missed along the learning trail. But little did I realize how little I really knew until I read the 162 page book BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU BASICS. This is without a doubt the Cadillac, the Rembrandt, the Leonardo De Vinci, the Bruce Lee of jiu jitsu books at the lower belt level." Professor Kenneth L. Haugland Grandmaster, Soke, Ph.d., 10th Dan American Combat Judo and Jujitsu Association
The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (6 Pack)
Title: The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (6 Pack)
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Author: Lee Strobel
Publisher: Zondervan
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Media Format: Mass Market Paperback
List Price: $25.94
My Rating: Rating: 4
Summary
A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward GodMy road to atheism was paved by science . . . But, ironically, so was my later journey to God.Lee StrobelDuring his academic years, Lee Strobel became convinced that God was outmoded, a belief that colored his ensuing career as an award-winning journalist at the Chicago Tribune. Science had made the idea of a Creator irrelevantor so Strobel thought.But today science is pointing in a different direction. In recent years, a diverse and impressive body of research has increasingly supported the conclusion that the universe was intelligently designed. At the same time, Darwinism has faltered in the face of concrete facts and hard reason.Has science discovered God? At the very least, its giving faith an immense boost as new findings emerge about the incredible complexity of our universe. Join Strobel as he reexamines the theories that once led him away from God. Through his compelling and highly readable account, youll encounter the mind-stretching discoveries from cosmology, cellular biology, DNA research, astronomy, physics, and human consciousness that present astonishing evidence in The Case for a Creator.Mass market edition available in packs of six.
The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity
Title: The Case for Faith: A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity
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Author: Lee Strobel
Publisher: Zondervan
Edition:
Pages: 304
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $13.99
My Rating: Rating: 3
Summary
Award-winning reporter and author Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) once again uses his investigative skills to address the primary objections to Christianity. As a former atheist, Strobel understands the rational resistance to faith. He even names the eight most convincing arguments against Christian faith: 1) If there's a loving God, why does this pain-wracked world groan under so much suffering and evil?
2) If the miracles of God contradict science, then how can any rational person believe that they're true?
3) If God is morally pure, how can he sanction the slaughter of innocent children as the Old Testament says he did?
4) If God cares about the people he created, how could he consign so many of them to an eternity of torture in hell just because they didn't believe the right things about him?
5) If Jesus is the only way to heaven, then what about the millions of people who have never heard of him?
6) If God really created the universe, why does the evidence of science compel so many to conclude that the unguided process of evolution accounts for life?
7) If God is the ultimate overseer of the church, why has it been rife with hypocrisy and brutality throughout the ages?
8) If I'm still plagued by doubts, then is it still possible to be a Christian?
These are mighty tough questions, and Strobel fields them well. Rather than write a weighty dissertation about the merits of faith, he brings us along on his quest as we meet leaders in the Christian community, such as Peter Kreeft and William Lane Craig. We also encounter his everyday friends and acquaintances that serendipitously fill in the holes in each of the eight arguments against faith. The use of dialogue from personal interviews and a scene-by-scene active narrative makes this an easy and engaging read. However, easy does not mean breezy. This is a book of substance and merit, one that will help Christians defend their faith, especially during the hardest of times, when they have to defend their faith to themselves in moments of doubt. --Gail Hudson

This eagerly anticipated sequel to Lee Strobels best-selling The Case for Christ finds the author investigating the nettlesome issues and doubts of the heart that threaten faith. Eight major topics are addressed including doubt, the problem of pain, and the existence of evil.
CASE OF THE ROVING ROLLS, THE, #4 Brains Benton Mystery
Title: CASE OF THE ROVING ROLLS, THE, #4 Brains Benton Mystery
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Author: George, Based on Characters Created By Charles Spain Verral Wyatt
Publisher: Whitman Pub
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Media Format: Hardcover
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My Rating: Rating: 5
Summary
Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001
Title: Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001
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Author: Vinson Synan
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Edition:
Pages: 448
Release Date:
Media Format: Hardcover
List Price: $29.99
My Rating: Rating: 4
Summary
An in-depth look at a movement that now includes 500 million persons. A definitive history for Pentecostals and Charismatics. An intriguing ready reference for persons outside the movement.
Challenge of Rainier: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies
Title: Challenge of Rainier: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies
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Author: Dee Molenaar
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Edition: 3rd
Pages: 364
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $18.95
My Rating: Rating: 3
Summary
Charismatic Chaos
Title: Charismatic Chaos
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Author: Dr. John F. MacArthur
Publisher: Zondervan
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Pages: 416
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Media Format: Mass Market Paperback
List Price: $5.99
My Rating: Rating: 3
Summary
Recognizing the importance of the charismatic movement and the need for a biblical evaluation of it, MacArthur analyzes the doctrinal differences between charismatics and non-charismatics in the light of Scripture.
Chess Made Simple
Title: Chess Made Simple
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Author: Milton L. Hanauer
Publisher: Doubleday
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $5.95
My Rating: Rating: 4
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Christ in the Passover
Title: Christ in the Passover
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Author: Moishe Rosen, Ceil Rosen
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Edition:
Pages: 176
Release Date:
Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $12.99
My Rating: Rating: 3
Summary
A best-selling title from the ministry of Jews for Jesus, Christ in the Passover is now revised with an updated appendix. It is written for Jews, messianic believers, and Gentiles curious about the connection between the ancient holy day of the Old Testament and Jesus Christ, and for missionaries evangelizing to Jewish people. A comprehensive and convincing look at how the Passover is fulfilled in Christ.
Christian Chaos: Revolutionizing the Congregation
Title: Christian Chaos: Revolutionizing the Congregation
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Author: Thomas G. Bandy
Publisher: Abingdon Press
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Pages: 335
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $23.00
My Rating: Rating: 3
Summary
In his previous books-Kicking Habits, Growing Spiritual Redwoods, and Moving Off the Map-Thomas Bandy has drawn a compelling contrast between two kinds of congregational systems: The thriving church system, whose focus on hands-on ministry and shared core values propels it toward the future into which God's Spirit is leading; and the declining church system, whose focus on control and hierarchical structures leaves it bound to the past. In this ebook, Bandy argues that the organization of a congregation-its boards and committees-will be directed toward one of these two kinds of systems. In other words, the means by which a church makes decisions and conducts its corporate life will determine the kind of church it will become. Drawing on a helpful contrast between prescriptive and proscriptive thinking, Bandy argues that congregational organization should focus on setting the larger boundaries within which its programs and ministries should operate. this frees leaders and members to express their God-given creativity in ministry, rather than forcing them to follow a prescribed set of functions and tasks laid out for them in advance. The book concludes with a compelling call for "turning the laity loose" through cell-group ministry, unleashing the Spirit-driven Christian chaos by which a congregation can thrive in the challenging days ahead.
Christianity in Crisis
Title: Christianity in Crisis
Genre:
Author: Hank Hanegraaff
Publisher: Harvest House Pub
Edition:
Pages: 447
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Media Format: Hardcover
List Price: $16.99
My Rating: Rating: 2
Summary
The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
Title: The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set
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Publisher: HarperTrophy
Edition: Multi-volume
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Release Date: 2002-03-05
Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $45.00
My Rating: Rating: 5
Summary
Collection includes all seven of the novels in the series.

The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, is one of the very few sets of books that should be read three times: in childhood, early adulthood, and late in life. In brief, four children travel repeatedly to a world in which they are far more than mere children and everything is far more than it seems. Richly told, populated with fascinating characters, perfectly realized in detail of world and pacing of plot, and profoundly allegorical, the story is infused throughout with the timeless issues of good and evil, faith and hope. This boxed set edition includes all seven volumes.
Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies: Issue by Issue Responses to the Most Common Claims of the Left from A to Z
Title: Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies: Issue by Issue Responses to the Most Common Claims of the Left from A to Z
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Author: Gregg Jackson
Publisher: JAJ Publishing
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Pages: 383
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $19.95
My Rating: Rating: 4
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THE CONSERVATIVE S POLITICAL BIBLE. Let s say you re listening to a loony liberal, debating some dopey Democrat, or arguing with a gaggle of goofy lefties. Wouldn t it be great to have the facts to combat all those liberals lies? Well, here it is: finally, the book that sets the record straight! Radio host and author Gregg Jackson has written THE authoritative answer book for conservatives concerning our nations key concerns: Abortions, terrorism, the Patriot Act, separation of church and state, immigration, the environment, homosexual marriage, taxes, deficits, school vouchers, gun control, health care, social security, education, media bias, and President Bush s real record of achievements. What makes Conservative Comebacks to Liberal Lies so important is that it gives conservatives, right-leaning independents, and even disaffected Democrats the truth they need to counter common liberal claims. Issue by issue, the book offers clear and concise conservative responses and comebacks. Here is a brilliant, A-to-Z reference book that gives readers clear-cut answers on today s most pressing political and social issues. Conservative Comeback to Liberal Lies should be in the hands of every red-blooded conservative in America!
Danny Dunn And The Homework Machine
Title: Danny Dunn And The Homework Machine
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Author: Williams And Abrashkin
Publisher: Pocket Books
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Media Format: Paperback
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My Rating: Rating: 4
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Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution
Title: Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution
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Author: Michael J. Behe
Publisher: Free Press
Edition: 2Rev Ed
Pages: 352
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Media Format: Paperback
List Price: $15.00
My Rating: Rating: 5
Summary
Michael J. Behe, a biochemist at Lehigh University, presents here a scientific argument for the existence of God. Examining the evolutionary theory of the origins of life, he can go part of the way with Darwin--he accepts the idea that species have been differentiated by the mechanism of natural selection from a common ancestor. But he thinks that the essential randomness of this process can explain evolutionary development only at the macro level, not at the micro level of his expertise. Within the biochemistry of living cells, he argues, life is "irreducibly complex." This is the last black box to be opened, the end of the road for science. Faced with complexity at this level, Behe suggests that it can only be the product of "intelligent design."

The groundbreaking, "seminal work" (Time) on intelligent design that dares to ask, was Darwin wrong?In 1996, Darwin's Black Box helped to launch the intelligent design movement: the argument that nature exhibits evidence of design, beyond Darwinian randomness. It sparked a national debate on evolution, which continues to intensify across the country. From one end of the spectrum to the other, Darwin's Black Box has established itself as the key intelligent design text -- the one argument that must be addressed in order to determine whether Darwinian evolution is sufficient to explain life as we know it.In a major new Afterword for this edition, Behe explains that the complexity discovered by microbiologists has dramatically increased since the book was first published. That complexity is a continuing challenge to Darwinism, and evolutionists have had no success at explaining it. Darwin's Black Box is more important today than ever.

From within the highest ranks of the scientific community comes a startling new theory of creation that not only contradicts Darwinian orthodoxy but opens the door to theological arguments biologists have dismissed and ridiculed for more than a century.
Discipline Without Punishment/the Proven Strategy That Turns Problem Employees into Superior Performers
Title: Discipline Without Punishment/the Proven Strategy That Turns Problem Employees into Superior Performers
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Author: Dick Grote
Publisher: American Management Association
Edition:
Pages: 243
Release Date:
Media Format: Hardcover
List Price: $26.95
My Rating: Rating: 0
Summary
The Divine Mentor: Growing Your Faith as You Sit at the Feet of the Savior
Title: The Divine Mentor: Growing Your Faith as You Sit at the Feet of the Savior
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Author: Wayne Cordeiro
Publisher: Bethany House
Edition:
Pages: 240
Release Date: 2007-09-01
Media Format: Hardcover
List Price: $19.99
My Rating: Rating: 4
Summary
A leading pastor shows believers how to hear God's voice through the work of the Holy Spirit as they spend time reflecting on God's Word.
The Elephant in the Boardroom: Speaking the Unspoken about Pastoral Transitions (J-B Leadership Network Series)
Title: The Elephant in the Boardroom: Speaking the Unspoken about Pastoral Transitions (J-B Leadership Network Series)
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Author: Carolyn Weese, J. Russell Crabtree
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Edition:
Pages: 240
Release Date:
Media Format: Hardcover
List Price: $23.95
My Rating: Rating: 4
Summary
Carolyn Weese and J. Russell Crabtree—experts in the field of church leadership—have written a nuts-and-bolts guide to developing a succession plan for smoothing pastoral transitions. Filled with strategies and solid advice, this handy resource is based in solid research and the authors’ many years of experience working with churches in a wide variety of denominations. Weese and Crabtree clearly show that leadership succession should be part of every church’s planning process.
Encyclopdia Brown Solves Them All (Encyclopedia Brown)
Title: Encyclopdia Brown Solves Them All (Encyclopedia Brown)
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Publisher: Scholastic
Edition: First
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Media Format: Paperback
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My Rating: Rating: 5
Summary
Encyclopedia Brown is a 10 year old detective. Match wits with this Junior detective in solving the 10 cases contained in this book. Don't cheat - the answers are in the back!
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