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"In Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Tyler Staton--author, pastor, and director of the 24-7 Prayer movement in the United States--uses biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and historic Christian practices to offer both inspiring vision and practical instruction for how to encounter the wondrous, mysterious, living God through prayer"--
"An invitation to an ordinary yet radical way of life, using historic Christian practices as both inspiring...
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Josie and her husband have split up, she's been sued by a former patient and lost her dental practice, and she's grieving the death of a young man senselessly killed. When her ex asks to take the children to meet his new fiancée's family, Josie makes a run for it, figuring Alaska is about as far as she can get without a passport. Josie and her kids, Paul and Ana, rent a rattling old RV named the Chateau, and at first their trip feels like a vacation:...
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"Mesmerized by a band of girls in the park whom she perceives as enjoying a life of free and careless abandon, 1960s teen Evie Boyd becomes obsessed with gaining acceptance into their circle. Evie, grateful for their charismatic leader's attention, the sense of family the group offers, and the assurance of the girls, is swept into their chaotic cult existence. As things turn darker, her choices become riskier. A wonderfully written debut novel about...
4) The choice
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Resisting romantic commitments while enjoying a life of boating, swimming, and barbecues, Travis Parker is unable to deny his attraction to new neighbor Gabby Holland, a defensive woman whose long-time boyfriend further challenges Travis' growing feelings.
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"Both aspirational and practical, Living the RV Life is your ultimate guide to living life on the road-for people of all ages looking to downsize, travel, or work on the go. Learn if life in a motor home is right for you, with insightful details on the experiences of full-time RV-ers, tips for how to choose an RV (how big? new or used?), whether to sell your home (and if not, what to do with it), model costs, sample routes and destinations, basic...
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Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For those without access to a generator, there is no running water, no sewage, no refrigeration or light. Food and medical supplies are dwindling. Devices we rely on have gone dark. Banks no longer function, looting is widespread, and law and order are being tested as never before. It isn't just a scenario. A well-designed attack...
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Transform your garden into an autumn paradise with "The First-Time Gardener: Autumn Edition". Navigate the season's nuances with confidence, from selecting plants that paint your garden with hues of harvest to mastering techniques for a flourishing garden. Explore chapters dedicated to perennials, annuals, cool-season vegetables, and troubleshooting pest management. Equip yourself with essential tools, embrace sustainable practices, and discover innovative...
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"Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores...
11) Hydroponics
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Take the guesswork out of setting up your own Hydroponics system from scratch and grow your own food without soil with this definitive guide to Hydroponics!
Are you interested in learning how to grow organic veggies, fruits and herbs right in your own home, but don't know where to begin? Do you want to get started in gardening, but are worried you don't have enough space in your backyard?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you've...
12) Wonder
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Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.
13) On Browsing
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A defense of the dying art of losing an afternoon-and gaining new appreciation-amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.
Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing's essays chronicle what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitization of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic...
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Many women dream of a happy family, meaningful work, and a beautiful, welcoming home. But is it really possible to have all three?
When Jean Stoffer's husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to look for another career, she suddenly needed to bring in a lot more of the family income. The problem was, while she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little and she had few obvious options for earning more anytime...
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Ever thought about making your s'more into a toasted gourmet masterpiece? This book will show you there is so much s'more to the delicious campfire staple. With over 50 easy variations to the original, it's time to take your same old s'more and kick it up a notch!
55 different s'more recipes
S'more recipes for adults only
Pages to record your own s'more recipes
Becky Rasmussen was born and raised in rural Minnesota and graduated from The University...
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“The Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Recipes” is the perfect guide for anyone looking to add some variety and convenience to their paleo diet.
With a wide range of delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes, this cookbook has something for every taste.
Inside, you'll find:
• Delicious and nourishing paleo recipes made in a cast iron skillet, from breakfast skillets to main courses and desserts
• Tips on how to use your cast iron skillet to its...
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Would your family survive in lockdown if society were to collapse? Learn how to prepare your home now.
We are used to a world in which our homes are supplied with fresh water, gas, and electricity. We're used to having our waste removed and our sanitary needs met.
These are all things we've come to expect, but what would happen if they were taken away?
Flooding, hurricanes, and pandemics are affecting areas we once thought were safe from disaster--we...
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Do you want to grow your own fruit and vegetables all year round? Do you have a greenhouse or are you planning to get one? Is this type of gardening new to you and you need help to get started? There is nothing better or more satisfying than growing your own food. Any gardener will tell you that your own fruit and veg always tastes better than mass produced food. And when you learn how to grow throughout all the seasons, it means that there will always...
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