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A revelatory counterhistory of postwar Germany, not as a reborn democracy but as a nation convulsed by apocalyptic visions, witchcraft trials, and supernatural obsessionsIn the aftermath of World War II, a succession of mass supernatural events swept through war-torn Germany. A messianic faith healer rose to extraordinary fame, prayer groups performed exorcisms, and enormous crowds traveled to witness apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Most strikingly, scores of people accused their neighbors of witchcraft, and found themselves in turn hauled into court on charges of defamation, assault, and even murder. What linked these events, in the wake of an annihilationist war and the Holocaust, was a widespread preoccupation with evil. While many histories emphasize Germany's rapid transition from genocidal dictatorship to liberal democracy, A Demon-Haunted Land places in full view the toxic mistrust, profound bitterness, and spiritual malaise that unfolded alongside the economic miracle. Drawing on previously unpublished archival materials, acclaimed historian Monica Black argues that the surge of supernatural obsessions stemmed from the unspoken guilt and shame of a nation remarkably silent about what was euphemistically called "e;the most recent past."e; This shadow history irrevocably changes our view of postwar Germany, revealing the country's fraught emotional life, deep moral disquiet, and the cost of trying to bury a horrific legacy.

One heroic doctor's unflinchingly honest and visceral account of the impossible ethical choices required by medical emergencies. 'A true Humanitarian.' David Nott, author of War Doctor

The true story--told with heart-pounding action and heart-melting romance--of a heroic firefighter forced to confront an emergency even he can't handle: saving himself.

An enlarged edition of Thomas Sowell's brilliant examination of the origins of economic disparitiesEconomic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more fortunate.Discrimination and Disparities gathers a wide array of empirical evidence to challenge the idea that different economic outcomes can be explained by any one factor, be it discrimination, exploitation, or genetics. This revised and enlarged edition also analyzes the human consequences of the prevailing social vision of these disparities and the policies based on that vision--from educational disasters to widespread crime and violence.

This short informational book covers the surface on activating a powerful sense we possess within ourselves. The idea of thought and emotion manipulating our reality can be outrageous to any human mind, but this guide helps in opening and twisting that piece of uncertainty and understanding.  Here is a preview of this book contains...ΓÇó                  An introduction to the power of your third eyeΓÇó                  Opening your third eye - the truth you need to knowΓÇó                  The pineal gland explainedΓÇó                  The benefits you''ll receive from activating your third eyeΓÇó                  Opening your indigo chakraΓÇó                  Awakening the third eye once and for allΓÇó                  How to decalcify your pineal gland for clarityΓÇó                  And much, much more!Becoming a psychic and have intuitive awareness, opening your third eye is all possible now with this simple but powerful book. In it you will be taught how to achieve an incredible third eye activation experience. No need to look any further! This book will teach you just two powerful and proven techniques to increase you awareness and consciousness that will send your imagination wild!

A ONE-YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH A FELLOWSHIP OF LIKE-MINDED MEN As men, we're meant to live in community...yet few of us actually do. It's not that we don't want to. It's just we're unclear on how to go about it. That's why we created this guide. A Year with Men is your roadmap for focused time with a group of likeminded men. In the span of twelve months, you and a handful of guys will undertake a shared weekly missionthrough five units*: Wild at HeartWe All Have a StoryBecoming a KingHBO Band of BrothersFathered by GodBut this isn't your typical men's study. We've built in lots of breaks for joy and activities. In between each unit, there are weeks to go out and do something fun together as well as one big off-the-grid adventure your group will undertake. This invitation into authentic community is both lifechanging and rare. Through conversations, questions, stories, and adventure, you'll discover the man God created you to be. It is nothing less than a journey of restoration, transformation, and healing of the masculine soul. *Designed for use with accompanying video series sold separately. For more, visit WildatHeart.org/AYearWithMen

My Dream Journal is more than a journal where you can record what God is speaking to you. It also includes some brief teaching on Godly dream interpretation, plus prompts to help you unpack what the Lord is saying to you.  Do you dream and wonder if God is trying to speak to you? All throughout the Bible, we see how God spoke powerfully in dreams. God is doing the same today; the question is - are we listening? Recording your dreams is a powerful way to increase your awareness of God''s voice, to receive understanding, comfort, strategy and direction for your life. My Dream Journal is beautifully presented in full colour, with each page designed to inspire as you journal. A soft, matt cover, easy to carry and use as you write! Section one contains training on understanding your God-given dreams, theological foundations, the meaning of numbers and colours in dreams, common mistakes when interpreting dreams, and most common questions around dream interpretation. It also includes a chapter on creating crafted prayers based on the messages you are receiving from the Lord through your dreams. Section two contains a year''s worth of journal pages to record your dreams, including question prompts and space to write down what you feel the Lord is saying directly to you.  An excellent keepsake book for yourself and others, you will love using this journal! A premium book that makes a beautiful gift or keepsake for years to come.

Millions of readers have been transformed and inspired by Francine Rivers' bestselling novels Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. Now, in this weekly devotional, the beloved author invites you to join her in seeking the Creator through the marvelous natural world we live in. Francine shares observations she's gathered over a lifetime of exploring-abroad and in her own backyard-and reflects on how they might apply to your daily life. What do the majestic redwoods, the persistent woodpecker, or a glorious sunrise reveal about our artistic and generous God? How could that change your outlook or the way you handle adversity?Stunning photography, Scripture excerpts, applications, and prayers accompany Francine's reflections, inspiring you to be encouraged. Be challenged. Be comforted. God's power is immense; His attention to detail is precise; His love for you is vast and unfailing. The proof is all around you.

The author of the landmark manifesto Whipping Girl confronts the violent ways women, queer people, and people of color are sexualized-and offers a liberating path forward

';A fascinating account of the gathering and dissemination of news from the end of the Middle Ages to the French Revolution' and the rise of the newspaper (Glenn Altschuler, The Huffington Post). Long before the invention of printing, let alone the daily newspaper, people wanted to stay informed. In the pre-industrial era, news was mostly shared through gossip, sermons, and proclamations. The age of print brought pamphlets, ballads, and the first news-sheets. In this groundbreaking history, renowned historian Andrew Pettegree tracks the evolution of news in ten countries over the course of four centuries, examining the impact of news media on contemporary events and the lives of an ever-more-informed public. The Invention of News sheds light on who controlled the news and who reported it; the use of news as a tool of political protest and religious reform; issues of privacy and titillation; the persistent need for news to be current and for journalists to be trustworthy; and people's changing sense of themselves and their communities as they experienced newly opened windows on the world. ';This expansive view of news and how it reached people will be fascinating to readers interested in communication and cultural history.' Library Journal (starred review)

This award-winning history of the Sioux in the 19th century ranges from its forced migration to the reservation to the Wounded Knee Massacre. First published in 1963, Robert M. Utley's classic study of the Sioux Nation was a landmark achievement in Native American historical research. The St. Louis Dispatch called it ';by far the best treatment of the complex and controversial relationship between the Sioux and their conquerors yet presented and should be must reading for serious students of Western Americana.' Today, it remains one of the most thorough and accurate depictions of the tragic violence that broke out near Wounded Knee Creek on December 29th, 1890. In the preface to this second edition, western historian Robert M. Utley reflects on the importance of his work and changing perspectives on Native American history. Acknowledging the inaccuracy of his own title, he points out that ';Wounded Knee did not represent the end of the Sioux tribesIt ended one era and open another in the lives of the Sioux people.' Winner of the Buffalo Award

On the brink of collapse, our nation's only hope is a visitation of God's power and presence. What will heal the deep racial, social, and political divisions that are tearing us apart? How can we stop the evil of human trafficking? What can turn the rising tide of opioid addiction? What will cure the epidemic of fatherless...