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God and the Oval Office

The Religious Faith of Our 43 Presidents

By: John C. McCollister

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God and the Oval Office

The Religious Faith of Our 43 Presidents

By: John C. McCollister

A look into how the temporary residents of the White House expressed the deepest of all human feelings—personal religious faith—in their own words. “We need to remember that the separation of church and state must never mean the separation of religious values from the lives of public servants.” —Lyndon B. Johnson “So help me God.” George Washington added those words to the presidential oath, and every president since has followed suit. Whether their faith was devout or doubted, heartfelt or pragmatic, John McCollister plumbs America’s strong and deep spiritual heritage, showing the fascinating and vital role faith played in the lives of each of our forty-three presidents: Thomas Jefferson’s “edited” version of the Gospels Abraham Lincoln’s unique approach to organized religion Andrew Johnson’s “secret” Catholicism James Garfield’s personal sacrifice of the pulpit for the presidency Dwight Eisenhower’s trust in God’s sovereignty Ronald Reagan’s profound sense of forgiveness George W. Bush’s unapologetic faith in Jesus Christ From George Washington to George W. Bush, most of our country’s chief executives have turned to God for assurance, guidance, and hope. Through what they learned in the Bible, bolstered by strength found in prayer, they have led America to become the greatest nation on earth. Timely and timeless, God and the Oval Office tells their story.

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HarperChristian + ORM

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ISBN 10

1418515329

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9781418515324

High Stakes

By: John McEvoy

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High Stakes

By: John McEvoy

McEvoy deftly manages his busy plot while liberally spicing it with intriguing racing stories."—Publishers Weekly Irreverent Jack Doyle has worn many hats, one or two blown off by his irrepressible temper. A former boxer, advertising rep, and publicity man, Jack's midlife career has been shaped by the world of thoroughbred horse racing and dark deeds therein. So it's no surprise when two FBI agents he's sleuthed with before pressure him to identify an animal activist who is carrying out "mercy killings" of retired race horses donated to Midwestern university veterinary schools. Plus two Chicago senior citizens are being threatened by an imperious Internet millionaire intent on owning their beloved horse. Then a call comes from Ireland where the life of Jack's friend Niall Hanratty, the noted bookmaker, is under attack from an unknown enemy. Meanwhile Doyle's nemesis Harvey Rexroth, the rapacious media mogul Jack helped put into federal prison, enlists a fellow inmate, a Mobconnected attorney, to have Jack killed. Carrying out this contract will be W. D. Wiems, a brilliant, frighteningly warped University of Kansas student who has eagerly launched a career of murder for hire. Fast tracking, Jack visits vet schools while juggling pieces of investigations near home and traveling twice to Ireland where his quest to find Hanratty's enemy takes him to Kinsale, Connemara, and a Dublin slum. Meanwhile the vicious contract killer is, all unknown, tracking Jack...

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271

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Sourcebooks + ORM

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146420277X

ISBN 13

9781464202773

Starting from Scratch

A Memoir

By: John A. Brighton

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Starting from Scratch

A Memoir

By: John A. Brighton

Raised in a chaotic household during the Depression and World War II in a small Indiana town, Dr. John Brighton felt trapped from the first day of school. Because of undiagnosed hearing damage and ADHD, he was labeled as slow. It wasnt until he discovered engineering that he even considered going to college. Counselors predicted he would certainly fail. Instead, he proved the naysayers wrong and earned a mechanical engineering PhD from Purdue University. In Starting from Scratch, John Brighton, former provost at Penn State University, shares insights gained during almost fifty years at prestigious institutions such as Michigan State and Georgia Tech. His work as a teacher and administrator touched thousands of students, while his fluid mechanics research was vital to assisting damaged hearts. Parents whose children are in difficulty can take heart in how John Brighton overcame his own challenges. Professionals seeking to improve their skills will find sage advice on management. Starting from Scratch weaves a fascinating story that traces the arc of a successful academic career, but shows that loss can come even in ivory towers.

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201

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iUniverse

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1532006365

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9781532006364

Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

Remembering "The Fam-A-Lee"

By: John McCollister

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Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

Remembering "The Fam-A-Lee"

By: John McCollister

This chronicle provides stories on the great Pirates teams of the late 1970's that culminated with a memorable 1979 World Series championship.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582618380

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9781582618388

The Bucs!

The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates

By: John McCollister

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The Bucs!

The Story of the Pittsburgh Pirates

By: John McCollister

Each generation of Pirate fans has been blessed with a pantheon of heroes: Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Bill Mazeroski, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell.

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241

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1461661722

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9781461661726

The Christian Book of Why

By: John C. McCollister

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The Christian Book of Why

By: John C. McCollister

McCollister examines such topics as snake-handling in churches, why women were once forbidden to sing in church choirs, wedding traditions, and other aspects of different religious denominations. He does not debate the varied issues of Christianity, but instead explains why certain Christians believe or behave as they do.

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362

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Jonathan David Publishers

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0824603176

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9780824603175

Women in Racing

In Their Own Words

By: John McEvoy,Julia McEvoy

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Women in Racing

In Their Own Words

By: John McEvoy,Julia McEvoy

Women in all facets of the horse-racing industry share their stories. The updated edition includes an interview with horse-racing pioneer Diane Crump, the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493069659

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9781493069651

Book's by John C. McCollister

God and the Oval Office

God and the Oval Office

High Stakes

High Stakes

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

The Bucs!

The Bucs!

The Christian Book of Why

The Christian Book of Why

Women in Racing

Women in Racing

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