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Chase the Lion

If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small

By: Mark Batterson

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Chase the Lion

If Your Dream Doesn't Scare You, It's Too Small

By: Mark Batterson

Over 100,000 copies sold! Quit playing it safe and start running toward the roar! When the image of a man-eating beast travels through the optic nerve and into the visual cortex, the brain sends the body a simple but urgent message: run away! That’s what normal people do, but not lion chasers. Rather than seeing a five-hundred-pound problem, they see an opportunity for God to show up and show His power. Chase the Lion is more than a catch phrase; it’s a radically different approach to life. It’s only when we stop fearing failure that we can fully seize opportunity by the mane. With grit and gusto, New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson delivers a bold message to everyone with a big dream. This is a wake-up call to stop living as if the purpose of life was to simply arrive safely at death. Our dreams should scare us. They should be so big that without God they would be impossible to achieve. Quit running away from what you’re afraid of. Chase the lion! Change the world! What is your five-hundred-pound dream? In this highly anticipated sequel to his best-selling In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson invites lion chasers everywhere to chase dreams so impossible that victory demands we face our fears, defy the odds, and hold tight to God. These are the kind of dreams that will make you a bigger person and the world a better place. Based upon 2 Samuel 23, Chase the Lion tells the true story of an ancient warrior named Benaiah who chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day—and then killed it. For most people, that situation wouldn’t just be a problem…it would be the last problem they ever faced. For Benaiah, it was an opportunity to step into his destiny. After defeating the lion, he landed his dream job as King David’s bodyguard and eventually became commander-in-chief of Israel’s army under King Solomon. Written in a way that both challenges and encourages, this revolutionary book will help unleash the faith and courage you need to identify, chase, and catch the five-hundred-pound dreams in your life.

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Multnomah

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1601428863

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9781601428868

Star Trek FAQ 2.0 (Unofficial and Unauthorized)

Everything Left to Know About the Next Generation, the Movies, and Beyond

By: Mark Clark

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Star Trek FAQ 2.0 (Unofficial and Unauthorized)

Everything Left to Know About the Next Generation, the Movies, and Beyond

By: Mark Clark

(FAQ). This book is not endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures, or the "Star Trek" franchise. In the 1980s and '90s, Star Trek rose from the ash heap of network cancellation and soared to the peak of its popularity with a series of blockbuster feature films and the smash sequel series Star Trek: The Next Generation . Star Trek FAQ 2.0 picks up where the original Star Trek FAQ left off, chronicling the historic comeback of the "failed" series and its emergence as a pop culture touchstone. The book provides accounts of the production of every Star Trek movie (including creator Gene Roddenberry's struggle to retain control of the franchise) and every episode of The Next Generation (and the conflicts that roiled its writing staff). It also offers profiles of the actors, directors, writers, producers, and technicians whose excellence fueled the franchise's success, and explores often overlooked aspects of the Star Trek phenomenon, including unofficial, fan-made productions. Star Trek FAQ 2.0 represents the final frontier of Trek scholarship.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1480355003

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9781480355002

Bluecoats and Tar Heels

Soldiers and Civilians in Reconstruction North Carolina

By: Mark L Bradley

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Bluecoats and Tar Heels

Soldiers and Civilians in Reconstruction North Carolina

By: Mark L Bradley

Though the Civil War ended in April 1865, the conflict between Unionists and Confederates continued. The bitterness and rancor resulting from the collapse of the Confederacy spurred an ongoing cycle of hostility and bloodshed that made the Reconstruction period a violent era of transition. The violence was so pervasive that the federal government deployed units of the U.S. Army in North Carolina and other southern states to maintain law and order and protect blacks and Unionists. Bluecoats and Tar Heels: Soldiers and Civilians in Reconstruction North Carolina tells the story of the army's twelve-year occupation of North Carolina, a time of political instability and social unrest. Author Mark Bradley details the complex interaction between the federal soldiers and the North Carolina civilians during this tumultuous period. The federal troops attempted an impossible juggling act: protecting the social and political rights of the newly freed black North Carolinians while conciliating their former enemies, the ex-Confederates. The officers sought to minimize violence and unrest during the lengthy transition from war to peace, but they ultimately proved far more successful in promoting sectional reconciliation than in protecting the freedpeople. Bradley's exhaustive study examines the military efforts to stabilize the region in the face of opposition from both ordinary citizens and dangerous outlaws such as the Regulators and the Ku Klux Klan. By 1872, the widespread, organized violence that had plagued North Carolina since the close of the war had ceased, enabling the bluecoats and the ex-Confederates to participate in public rituals and social events that served as symbols of sectional reconciliation. This rapprochement has been largely forgotten, lost amidst the postbellum barrage of Lost Cause rhetoric, causing many historians to believe that the process of national reunion did not begin until after Reconstruction. Rectifying this misconception, Bluecoats and Tar Heels illuminates the U.S. Army's significant role in an understudied aspect of Civil War reconciliation.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813138841

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9780813138848

Great Mountain Days in the Lake District

50 classic routes exploring the Lakeland Fells

By: Mark Richards

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Great Mountain Days in the Lake District

50 classic routes exploring the Lakeland Fells

By: Mark Richards

An inspirational guidebook to the best days out in the Lake District mountains, including Scafell Pike, Fairfield, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, and Blencathra and other lesser-known but wonderful Lake District mountain walks. Each route offers a Great Mountain Day, a challenging walk exploring the beauty of the Lake District. This larger format book is perfect for choosing the next mountain to summit whether that will be a well-known classic challenge or revisiting a favourite mountain via a new route. Ideal for those new to the Lake District or those who think they know the Lake District well! Centres include Ambleside, Keswick, Patterdale, Seatoller, Boot, Ennerdale, and Wasdale Head. Each of the 50 great mountain days can be hiked in one day or are suitable for backpacking adventures. The circular walks are between 4 and 14 miles in length and all graded for difficulty, making this guidebook equally suitable for less experienced walkers and those looking for a challenging day out on the fells. All routes are illustrated with Harvey maps and the author's pictorial route diagrams.

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Cicerone Press Limited

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1849653801

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9781849653800

Song from Far Away

By: Simon Stephens,Mark Eitzel

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Song from Far Away

By: Simon Stephens,Mark Eitzel

“t was then that I decided to write you these letters. One crisp winter day in New York, Willem receives a phone call – it's time to go home. Home to Amsterdam – to an estranged family and forgotten relationships. As he reflects on his life, unwilling to face the future, he finds himself reaching out to the brother he has lost. This revised edition of Simon Stephens's landmark play, is published to coincide with the revival at HOME Manchester, February 2023, starring Will Young

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350414352

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9781350414358

Punishment

Theory and Practice

By: Mark Tunick

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Punishment

Theory and Practice

By: Mark Tunick

What actions should be punished? Should plea-bargaining be allowed? How should sentencing be determined? In this original, penetrating study, Mark Tunick explores not only why society punishes wrongdoing, but also how it implements punishment. Contending that the theory and practice of punishment are inherently linked, Tunick draws on a broad range of thinkers, from the radical criticisms of Nietzsche, Foucault, and some Marxist theorists through the sociological theories of Durkheim and Girard to various philosophical traditions and the "law and economics" movement. He defends punishment against its radical critics and offers a version of retribution, distinct from revenge, that holds that we punish not to deter or reform, but to mete out just deserts, vindicate right, and express society's righteous anger. Demonstrating first how this theory best accounts for how punishment is carried out, he then provides "immanent criticism" of certain features of our practice that don't accord with the retributive principle. Thought-provoking and deftly argued, Punishment will garner attention and spark debate among political theorists, philosophers, legal scholars, sociologists, and criminologists. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992. What actions should be punished? Should plea-bargaining be allowed? How should sentencing be determined? In this original, penetrating study, Mark Tunick explores not only why society punishes wrongdoing, but also how it implements punishment.

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University of California Press

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0520912314

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9780520912311

The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The First 25 Years

By: Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman

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The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The First 25 Years

By: Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman

Volume one of a fifty year oral history of Star Trek by the people who were there, in their own words, sharing never-before-told stories.

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Macmillan

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1250065844

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9781250065841

Made by Hand

My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself

By: Mark Frauenfelder

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Made by Hand

My Adventures in the World of Do-It-Yourself

By: Mark Frauenfelder

From his unique vantage point as editor-in-chief of MAKE magazine, the hub of the newly invigorated do-it-yourself movement, Mark Frauenfelder takes readers on an inspiring and surprising tour of the vibrant world of DIY. The Internet has brought together large communities of people who share ideas, tips, and blueprints for making everything from unmanned aerial vehicles to pedal- powered iPhone chargers to an automatic cat feeder jury-rigged from a VCR. DIY is a direct reflection of our basic human desire to invent and improve, long suppressed by the availability of cheap, mass-produced products that have drowned us in bland convenience and cultivated our most wasteful habits. Frauenfelder spent a year trying a variety of offbeat projects such as keeping chickens and bees, tricking out his espresso machine, whittling wooden spoons, making guitars out of cigar boxes, and doing citizen science with his daughters in the garage. His whole family found that DIY helped them take control of their lives, offering a path that was simple, direct, and clear. Working with their hands and minds helped them feel more engaged with the world around them. Frauenfelder also reveals how DIY is changing our culture for the better. He profiles fascinating "alpha makers" leading various DIY movements and grills them for their best tips and insights. Beginning his journey with hands as smooth as those of a typical geek, Frauenfelder offers a unique perspective on how earning a few calluses can be far more rewarding and satisfying than another trip to the mall.

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Penguin

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110156945X

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9781101569450

The Veterinary ICU Book

By: Wayne E. Wingfield,Mark R. Raffe

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The Veterinary ICU Book

By: Wayne E. Wingfield,Mark R. Raffe

This book is dedicated to the fundamental clinical signs of astute observation, careful differential diagnosis and analytical therapeutic decision-making in emergency veterinary settings. It clearly defines the physiological and clinical principles fundamental to the management of the critically ill small animal patient. With clear guidelines for organizing an emergency/critical care unit, the book also discusses ethical and legal concerns. The 80 expert authors have created a clinically specific resource for the specialist, residents in training, veterinary practitioners, technicians and students.Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.

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CRC Press

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0429607369

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9780429607363

Sick World

A Story of Modern Day Slavery

By: Dr. Mark A. Snow

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Sick World

A Story of Modern Day Slavery

By: Dr. Mark A. Snow

Imagine finding out, during the delivery of your own child, that the world in which you live is not the world that you had thought that it was your entire life. Eric Dunn is a simple man with very little wants who is thrust into a whirlwind chase across the country trying to save himself, his wife, and his newborn son from a life of slavery. Holly Cranfield is the wife of a Homeland Security agent, and mother of a severely disabled boy who risks everything to set herself and her son free from the bondage that they live in. Follow them as they run and try to outwit the law. They are both helped by a secret organization set up to fight the slavery imposed by a powerful, unknown group called The Insiders.

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105

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Xlibris Corporation

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1499004621

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9781499004625

The Positive Side of Special Education

Minimizing Its Fads, Fancies, and Follies

By: Kenneth A. Kavale,Mark P. Mostert

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The Positive Side of Special Education

Minimizing Its Fads, Fancies, and Follies

By: Kenneth A. Kavale,Mark P. Mostert

This book provides a description of special education practices that have had significant impact but lacked scientific validation.

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310

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R&L Education

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1578860970

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9781578860975

The Fighting Times of Abe Attell

By: Mark Allen Baker

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The Fighting Times of Abe Attell

By: Mark Allen Baker

Abraham Washington Attell (1883-1970) was among the cleverest, most scientific professional boxers ever to enter the ring. The native San Franciscan fought 172 times--with 127 wins, 51 by knockout--and successfully defended his World Featherweight Champion title 18 times between 1906 and 1912, defeating challengers who included Johnny Kilbane and Battling Nelson. Abe's success inspired his brothers Caesar and Monte to take up the sport--Abe and Monte both held simultaneous world titles for a time. This first ever biography covers Attell's life and career. Growing up poor and Jewish in an predominantly Irish neighborhood, he faced his share of adversity and anti-Semitism. He was charged for alleged involvement in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal. The charges were dropped but Attell was branded for the remainder of his life.

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279

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McFarland

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1476664323

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9781476664323

A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada

By: Mark A. Noll

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A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada

By: Mark A. Noll

Author Mark Noll presents the unfolding drama of American Christianity with accuracy and skill, from the first European settlements to ecumenism in the late 20th Century. This work has become a standard in the field of North American religious history.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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0802806511

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9780802806512

Happy-People-Pills For All

By: Mark Walker

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Happy-People-Pills For All

By: Mark Walker

Happy-People-Pills for All explores current theories of happiness while demonstrating the need to develop advanced pharmacological agents for the enhancement of our capacity for happiness and wellbeing. Presents the first detailed exploration of the enhancement of happiness A controversial yet rigorous argument that demonstrates the moral imperative for the development and mass distribution of ‘happy-pills’, to promote the wellbeing of the individual and society Brings together the philosophy, psychology and biology of happiness Maps the development of the next generation of positive mood pharmacology Offers a corrective to contemporary accounts of happiness

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118357310

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9781118357316

A Very DC Valentine's Day

By: Amanda Conner,Jimmy Palmiotti,Paul Dini,Mark Russell,Steve Orlando

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A Very DC Valentine's Day

By: Amanda Conner,Jimmy Palmiotti,Paul Dini,Mark Russell,Steve Orlando

Love is in the air! Welcome to romance paradise as your favorite DC characters take you on a love-filled adventure. Collected for the first time ever, DC Valentine's Day/Love Stories collects love stories from award-winning author Jack Kirby, Jimmy Palmiotti and many more! This book collects stories from Young Romance, Young Monsters in Love and Harley Quinn's Valentine's Day Special. Fall in love all over again with your favorite DC characters in these adventures: Wonder Woman consults Eros himself about her feelings for The Man of Steel. Barbara Gordon has always been too busy for romance, but could her role as Batgirl bring her back to the first guy she ever kissed? Aquaman makes waves as he treats his wife like a queen for a day. Plus: perforated Valentine's Day cards featuring the stars of these stories! Collects Young Romance #1, Young Monsters in Love #1 and Harley Quinn Valentine's Day Special #1.

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DC Comics

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1401287670

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9781401287672

Connections 500

Blackout; Eclipse; What Are They Like?; Bassett; I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here; Gargantua; Children of Killers; Take Away; It Snows; The Musicians; Citizenship; Bedbug

By: Snoo Wilson,Simon Armitage,Jackie Kay,Patrick Marber,Mark Ravenhill,Bryony Lavery,Frantic Assembly,Davey Anderson,James Graham,Katori Hall,Carl Grose,Stacey Gregg,Lucinda Coxon

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Connections 500

Blackout; Eclipse; What Are They Like?; Bassett; I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here; Gargantua; Children of Killers; Take Away; It Snows; The Musicians; Citizenship; Bedbug

By: Snoo Wilson,Simon Armitage,Jackie Kay,Patrick Marber,Mark Ravenhill,Bryony Lavery,Frantic Assembly,Davey Anderson,James Graham,Katori Hall,Carl Grose,Stacey Gregg,Lucinda Coxon

Drawing together the work of 12 leading playwrights, this National Theatre Connections anthology celebrates highlights from 21 years of the Connections festival with a retrospective selection of plays. Featuring work by some of the most prolific playwrights of the 20th and 21st centuries, and together in one volume, the anthology offers young performers between the ages of 13 and 19 an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play has been specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department over the years, with the young performer in mind. In 2016, these plays were then performed by approximately 500 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional partner regional theatres at which the works were showcased. The anthology contains all 12 of the play scripts; notes from the writer and director of each play, addressing the themes and ideas behind the play; and production notes and exercises for the drama groups. This year's anniversary anthology includes plays by Snoo Wilson, Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt; Simon Armitage; Jackie Kay; Patrick Marber; Mark Ravenhill; Bryony Lavery & Frantic Assembly; Davey Anderson; James Graham; Katori Hall; Carl Grose; Stacey Gregg; and Lucinda Coxon.

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753

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474284159

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9781474284158

Sovereign, Soldier, Sinner, Saint

By: Mark A. Turbett

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Sovereign, Soldier, Sinner, Saint

By: Mark A. Turbett

A young prince, a mad king, a dying dragon, and a bandit lord. All hurling towards a fateful conclusion. It is here that we join Perceval, the crown prince of Arcadia, as he is given responsibilities no one would cherish and he is not sure he can fulfill. Together we enter the magical land of Arcadia and are swept along in a stream of events be they combat with ogres and marsh hags, a journey through the ocean's depths, or enemy forces landing their longships. However, it's not all war and impending chaos as Perceval is sent to Littlefair, where he lives and trains and where he prepares his forces, and himself, for war. It is in Littlefair, while training under the local lord, where he discovers something that no one can prevent, and no armour can guard against; some call it love. What will happen to Perceval, and those he loves, in this looming war?

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525

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FriesenPress

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1460208773

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9781460208779

Dare to Be True

Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty

By: Mark D. Roberts

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Dare to Be True

Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty

By: Mark D. Roberts

Our souls long for an elusive freedom–the freedom of truth. And our world desperately needs it, now more than ever. Dare to Be True doesn’t downplay the difficulty of living honestly in today’s world, but it doesn’t throw in the towel, either. In this challenging but encouraging book, Mark Roberts introduces a bold plan to practice complete honesty in every area of our lives–in what we say, in how we live, and in who we are. Combining biblical truth with real-life stories and plenty of practical applications, Roberts helps us experience the rewards of truthfulness–personal wholeness, healthy relationships, and deeper intimacy with God. Set out today on the adventure of truthful living, if you dare!

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WaterBrook

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0307552810

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9780307552815

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