Jesus Before the Gospels: How the Earliest Christians Remembered, Changed, and Invented Their Stories of the Savior (Ehrman Bart D.)(Paperback)

Jesus Before the Gospels: How the Earliest Christians Remembered, Changed, and Invented Their Stories of the Savior (Ehrman Bart D.)(Paperback)

The bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus, one of the most renowned and controversial Bible scholars in the world today examines oral tradition and its role in shaping the stories about Jesus we encounter in the New Testament--and ultimately in our understanding of Christianity.Throughout much of

Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife (Ehrman Bart D.)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestselling historian of early Christianity takes on two of the most gripping questions of human existence: where did the ideas of heaven and hell come from and why do they endure? What happens when we die? A recent Pew Research poll showed that 72% of Americans believe in a

God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question--Why We Suffer (Ehrman Bart D.)(Paperback)

The Gospel of Philip: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Gnosis of Sacred Union (LeLoup Jean-Yves)(Paperback)

A new translation and analysis of one of the most controversial of the apocryphal gospels - Emphasizes an initiatic marriage between the male and female principles as the heart of the Christian mystery - Bears witness to the physical relationship shared by Jesus and Mary Magdalene - Translated from

The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter--And How to Make the Most of Them Now (Jay Meg)(Paperback)

The Defining Decade has changed the way millions of twentysomethings think about their twenties--and themselves. Revised and reissued for a new generation, let it change how you think about you and yours.Our 'thirty-is-the-new-twenty' culture tells us the twentysomething years don't matter. Some

How The Secret Changed My Life - Real People. Real Stories (Byrne Rhonda)(Pevná vazba)

An awe-inspiring compilation of the most uplifting and powerful real-life stories from readers of the worldwide bestseller The

God Conversations: Stories of how God speaks and what happens when you listen (Harris Tania)(Paperback)

How do I know it's God? is one of the most commonly asked questions of new and mature Christians alike, and the aim of God Conversations is to both equip and inspire the reader and show them that hearing the voice of the Spirit is accessible to everyone who chooses to follow Jesus. Most

What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast - How to Achieve More at Work and at Home (Vanderkam Laura)(Paperback / softback)

What are the secrets of using every hour productively? How do the most successful people spend their time? Focusing on matching your to-do list to your natural body clock, the author shows you how to maximize your productivity so you can accomplish more in less

A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age (Soni Jimmy)(Paperback)

Winner of the Neumann Prize for the History of Mathematics We owe Claude Shannon a lot, and Soni & Goodman's book takes a big first step in paying that debt. --San Francisco Review of Books Soni and Goodman are at their best when they invoke the wonder an idea can instill. They summon the right

Six-Day War 1967: Operation Focus and the 12 Hours That Changed the Middle East (Aloni Shlomo)(Paperback)

The story of how the Israeli Force achieved one of the most audacious and important air power victories in history, wiping out enemy air forces more than twice its own size in a single morning. This new illustrated study examines the planning, execution and aftermath of Operation Focus showing how

Brave Genius: A Scientist, a Philosopher, and Their Daring Adventures from the French Resistance to the Nobel Prize (Carroll Sean B.)(Paperback)

The never-before-told account of the intersection of some of the most insightful minds of the 20th century, and a fascinating look at how war, resistance, and friendship can catalyze genius. In the spring of 1940, the aspiring but unknown writer Albert Camus and budding scientist Jacques Monod were

The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--And How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World (Johnson Steven)(Paperback)

A National Bestseller, a New York Times Notable Book, and an Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year from the author of Extra Life 'By turns a medical thriller, detective story, and paean to city life, Johnson's account of the outbreak and its modern implications is a true page-turner.' --The

The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral-And How It Changed the American West (Guinn Jeff)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestseller, Jeff Guinn's definitive, myth-busting account of the most famous gunfight in American history reveals who Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the Clantons and McLaurys really were and what the shootout was all about--'the most thorough account of the gunfight and its

Unearthing Churchill's Secret Army: The Official List of SOE Casualties and Their Stories (Grehan John)(Paperback)

Special Operations Executive was one of the most secretive organizations of the Second World War, its activities cloaked in mystery and intrigue. The fate, therefore, of many of its agents was not revealed to the general public other than the bare details carved with pride upon the headstones and

1666 Redemption Through Sin: Global Conspiracy in History, Religion, Politics and Finance (Sepehr Robert)(Paperback)

Most people have heard of Jesus Christ, considered the Messiah by Christians, and who lived 2000 years ago. But very few have ever heard of Sabbatai Zevi, who declared himself the Messiah in 1666. By proclaiming redemption was available through acts of sin, he amassed a following of over one

Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders (Schwager Jack D.)(Paperback)

The world's top trader's reveal the secrets of their phenomenal success! How do the world's most successful traders amass tens, hundreds of millions of dollars a year? Are they masters of an occult knowledge, lucky winners in a random market lottery, natural-born virtuosi--Mozarts of the markets?

What Would SHE Do? - Real-life stories of 25 rebel women who changed the world (Woodward Kay)(Paperback / softback)

Meet 25 of the most powerful and inspirational women of all time. These trailblazers not only accomplished great things, but overcame the same issues that girls all over the world have to face in modern

I Know How She Does It - How Successful Women Make the Most of their Time (Vanderkam Laura)(Paperback / softback)

Do you struggle to balance the demands of a successful career with quality time with family and friends, your hobbies, and even a decent night's sleep? This book reveals strategies you can use to spend more time on the things you

The Poverty Industry: The Exploitation of America's Most Vulnerable Citizens (Hatcher Daniel L.)(Paperback)

The shocking truth about how state governments and their private industry partners are profiting from the social programs meant to support disadvantaged Americans Government aid doesn't always go where it's supposed to. Foster care agencies team up with companies to take disability and survivor

Why Mahler? - How One Man and Ten Symphonies Changed the World (Lebrecht Norman)(Paperback / softback)

A century after his death, Gustav Mahler is the most important composer of modern times. In this highly original account of the composer's life and work, Norman Lebrecht explores the Mahler Effect, asking why Mahler's music has become the soundtrack to our twenty-first-century

Keeping Their Marbles: How the Treasures of the Past Ended Up in Museums ... and Why They Should Stay There (Jenkins Tiffany)(Paperback)

The fabulous collections housed in the world's most famous museums are trophies from an imperial age. Yet the huge crowds that each year visit the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris, or the Metropolitan in New York have little idea that many of the objects on display were acquired by

The Dog Who Took Me Up a Mountain: How Emme the Australian Terrier Changed My Life When I Needed It Most (Crandall Rick)(Paperback)

The uplifting story of two unlikely mountaineers: a man in late middle age and a fearless pint-sized pup who, together, scale Colorado's highest peaks. By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally

Year of Yes - How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person (Rhimes Shonda)(Paperback / softback)

How Hollywood's most powerful woman changed her life by learning to say yes and how it can change your life

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Chucklers: Level 20: The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories (Baker Catherine)(Paperback / softback)

What happens if you wake up thirsty in the middle of the night? How do you trick the most insufferable boy in the village? What would you do on your birthday if you were a lobster? Find out in this short story collection. Chucklers is a collection of books that make reading a pleasure. The series