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During the first fifty years of the twentieth century, the United States saw two world wars, a devastating economic depression, and more social, political, and economic changes than in any other five-decade period before. Frederick Lewis Allen, former editor of Harper's Magazine, recounts these years—spanning World War I, the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, World War II, and the early Cold War—in vivid detail, from the fashions and customs of the times to major events that changed the course of history.

We all encounter problems and challenges on a daily basis, ranging from small things—traffic, losing your keys, or running late—to much bigger issues—job insecurity, health issues, and relationship struggles. What should a believer in Christ do in the face of such adversities? Authors Lewis and Sarah Allen propose that while the world may teach us one way to approach challenges, there is a better way—complete dependence on Christ and pursuit of wise living.

Your work as a pastor can make it easy to overlook the deep needs of your own soul. These 43 questions and answers, written to reflect the format of historic catechisms, seek to provide nourishment for weary pastors in the thick of ministry. Each chapter features content designed to care for your spiritual health, feeding your mind and heart with life-giving truth aimed at helping you press on in ministry with endurance, contentment, and joy.

An acclaimed classic detailing the economic history of America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and exposing the capitalist giants who changed the world. Frederick Lewis Allen’s insightful financial history of the United States - from the late 1800s through the stock market collapse of 1929 - remains a seminal work on what brought on America’s worst economic disaster: the Great Depression.

Hazel has a pretty meh life. She has caring friends, a deadbeat brother, a loving sister, and outsider status in high school. When she goes out with her friends to the local goth club on teen night, everything appears as it should. But when she goes out back to buy some weed with one of her friends, Hazel witnesses something terrifying she was never meant too. Her life will never be the same.

The urge to merge: Chase has announced plans to swallow J.P. Morgan. It's just the latest in banking mergers. But who was J.P. Morgan? Listen to The Great Pierpont Morgan, the story of the man who formed the first billion dollar corporation in the world, and you'll know.

Welcome to a new podcast for students wanting to grow in their faith. Every week 3 veteran student pastors take turns on Monday/Wednesday/Friday to tackle a topic relevant to teenagers and their current stage of life. The goal of this short form podcast is to offer some words of wisdom in practical ways. Come hang out and meet our hosts Blake Lewis, Dustin Gay, and Brandon Allen.

Die Gruselkabinett Hörspiel Box 21 beinhaltet die Geschichten: "Der Mönch" von Matthew Gregory Lewis, "Heimgesucht" von Allen Upward und "Die Kreatur" von Robert E. Howard.

You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker—Badass Santa. Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.