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BARGAIN eBOOK BLOCK #1 – {04-29-2013}
Bargain eBook Hunter traps these BARGAIN eBook Books just for you! Get them before they get away!
Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
Love Drunk Cowboy (Spikes & Spurs) by Carolyn Brown
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, United States, Romance, Contemporary, Historical, Western, Westerns
P raise for Carolyn Brown’s Honky Tonk series
“Fun, sassy, and fast-paced romance.”–RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
“Sometimes humorous, sometimes touching, and Brown’s fans will be pleased to reconnect with her trademark cast of quirky characters.”–Booklist starred review
“Funny, witty, heartfelt, and sexy…a sizzling series!!!!”–Book Junkie
She’s a self-made city girl…
High-powered career woman Austin Lanier suddenly finds herself saddled with an inherited watermelon farm deep in the countryside. She’s determined to sell the farm, until her new, drop-dead sexy neighbor Rye O’Donnell shows up…
He’s as intoxicating as can be…
Rancher Rye O’Donnell thinks he’s going to get a good deal on his dream property–until he meets the fiery new owner. Rye is knocked sideways when he realizes that not only is Granny Lanier’s city-slicker granddaughter a savvy businesswoman, she’s also sexy as hell…
Suddenly Rye is a whole lot less interested in real estate and a whole lot more focused on getting Austin to set aside her stiletto heels…
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Spiritual Anorexia: How Contemporary Worship Is Starving the Church by Doug Erlandson
Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Worship & Devotion, Rites & Ceremonies, Arts & Photography, Music, Musical Genres, Religious & Sacred Music, Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Clergy, Worship
I n Spiritual Anorexia: How Contemporary Worship Is Starving the Church, Dr. Doug Erlandson presents a balanced but devastating critique of the contemporary-style worship model that the modern church has adopted and shows how this type of worship deprives Christians of the feast that true corporate worship should be
Drawing from personal experience and extensive research into the history of Christian worship, Dr. Erlandson analyzes the motivations for this type of worship and assesses its strengths and weaknesses. He argues that corporate worship should be a reverential dramatic presentation of the Gospel, with the theme of the redemption of God’s people and the rejuvenation and restoration of creation.
Historically, Christian worship has included certain distinctive elements that help make this presentation. These include the call to worship, the recitation of creeds, readings from each of the major divisions of Scripture, prayers, confession of sin and absolution, Christ-centered preaching, the Lord’s Supper, and the exhortation and benediction. By use of concrete examples Erlandson shows how contemporary-style worship either eliminates these entirely or includes them in a truncated fashion; thus, the elements that made traditional worship a true feast have disappeared. In their place the church has substituted slick musical performances and therapy-style preaching that blurs the central message of the Gospel.
Erlandson examines contemporary praise choruses that have replaced the theologically-rich hymns, demonstrating that the problem with the lyrics is not so much bad theology but lack of meaningful content. The music is often hard for the congregation to follow, having been written for well-trained musicians and not for congregational use. The greatest problem arises from treating the music as a performance by the worship team rather than as congregational worship.
Spiritual Anorexia also contrasts the historical role of preaching as the proclamation of the Gospel with various contemporary models (e.g., the moralistic, therapeutic, and teaching models) and shows how these models deprive the congregation of spiritual nourishment.
A chapter of particular interest is the one on physical symbolism, which argues that by doing away with symbols such as the cross and the pulpit the contemporary church has substituted the sterility of the modern auditorium for the rich symbolism of the historical church building.
The final chapter of Spiritual Anorexia examines the justifications typically given for contemporary-style worship, shows why they are unpersuasive, and argues that whatever value it might have is far outweighed by the spiritual starvation that results.
Throughout, Dr. Erlandson challenges the church to worship with the excellence of which it is capable so that it will truly offer its worship to the glory of God and will experience the feast that corporate worship should be.
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Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
Genre(s): Teens, Love & Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance
J odi Lynn Anderson explores the world of Neverland and the elation and heartbreak of first love in her dark, romantic, and very original YA novel Tiger Lily.
Tinkerbell narrates the magical, bittersweet love story between Tiger Lily and Peter Pan. Tiger Lily has never been truly accepted by her tribe, and now the elders have decreed marriage to a man she doesn’t love. She spends more and more time alone in the woods, where she meets wild, fearless Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys.
Tiger Lily is intoxicated by the freedom she feels with Peter, and falls under his spell. Their love is all-consuming, and she risks everything to be with him.
Then Wendy Darling arrives in Neverland.
Tiger Lily has been optioned for television!
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The Hum and the Shiver (Tufa Novels) by Alex Bledsoe
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary, World Literature, Mythology
N amed one of the Best Fiction Books of 2011 by Kirkus Reviews, The Hum and the Shiver by Alex Bledsoe is an enchanting tale of music and magic older than the hills. . . .
No one knows where the Tufa came from, or how they ended up in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Enigmatic and suspicious of outsiders, the Tufa live quiet lives in the hills and valleys of Cloud County. While their origins may be a mystery, there are hints of their true nature buried in the songs they have passed down for generations.
Bronwyn Hyatt, a pure-blood Tufa, has always insisting on doing things her own way, regardless of the consequences. Even though Tufa rarely leave Cloud County, she enlisted in the Army to escape the pressures of Tufa life–her family, her obligations as a First Daughter, and her dangerous ex-boyfriend. But after barely surviving a devastating ambush that killed most of her fellow soldiers, Private Hyatt returns to Cloud County wounded in body and in spirit. But danger lurks in the mountains and hollows of her childhood home. Cryptic omens warn of impending tragedy, and a restless “haint” lurks nearby, waiting to reveal Bronwyn’s darkest secrets. Worst of all, Bronwyn has lost touch with the music that was once a vital part of her identity.
Now Bronwyn finds the greatest battle to be right here at home, where her obligations struggle with her need for freedom, and if she makes the wrong choice, the consequences could be deadly for all the Tufa. . . .
“A sheer delight.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
At the publisher’s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management software (DRM) applied.
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My Dead Dad Was in ZZ Top: the ZZ Top Letters…and More 100% Real, Never Before Seen Documents from the World of Rock n’ Roll by Jon Glaser
Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Music, Musical Genres, Rock, Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Parodies, Satire, Literature & Fiction, United States
W ith this shocking tell-all, revealing the all-true, 100% fake secrets about music’s biggest names, Jon Glaser–a writer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and the creator and star of Adult Swim’s Delocated–is about to rock the world of, well, rock and roll. The long-buried (or possibly, never-yet-imagined) dreadful secrets of music’s most notable talents–including Prince’s bar mitvah remixes, Fleetwood Mac’s deals with McDonald’s, and more–are, in the vein of John Hodgman’s More Information Than You Require and The Onion‘s Our Dumb Century, a wry and blasphemous tribute to the popular culture icons we hold dear.
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FREE eBOOK BLOCK #2 – {04-21-2013}
Bargain eBook Hunter traps these FREE eBook Books just for you! Get them before they get away!
Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, Suspense
S tella’s future was set, and it was a bright one. She was engaged to a man she adored, and was headed to law school in the fall. Tragically, her perfectly planned future ends just as it was beginning.
With no ties to family or friends, Stella finds herself alone in a new city, spiraling out of control. Her typical day comes to a close with her passed out on the floor, sometimes clothed.
Luckily, her new roommate, essentially a stranger, is dead set on getting Stella past her grief and back to functioning within society. Putting one foot in front of the other, she climbs up from the bottom of a bottle. Even with all her progress, Stella walks through life unfeeling, numb. Defiant, she sends out warning signals for the world to keep away. But, is that what she really wants?
With the steadfast help of a few tight knit friends, she gradually begins to feel again. She starts to savor the flavor of food again; lets herself notice how the handsome bartender glances at her. Still, after allowing herself a fling, she wonders if she will ever be able to let go of her shattered past, fully enjoy the present, or get over what she thought would be her perfect future with the man who destroyed her heart.
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An Expose on Teen Sex and Dating: What’s Really Going On and How to Talk About It (NavPress Devotional Readers) by Andy Braner
Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Living, Ministry & Church Leadership, Youth Ministry, Theology, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, Sex, Christianity, Relationships, Clergy, Ethics
A fter interviewing thousands of teens, author Andy Braner put it all down on paper in a straight-talk approach to teen sex and dating. Revealing some startling statistics, he explains to parents and youth pastors what the current situation is with teens and sex, how we got here, and where the current out-of-control sex-driven culture is leading us. Readers will find out how to reach teens with a biblical message on dating, sexual promiscuity, purity, and redemption.
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Presentations in Action: 80 Memorable Presentation Lessons from the Masters by Jerry Weissman
Genre(s): Business & Investing, Skills, Communications, Running Meetings & Presentations, Education & Reference, Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, Technical, Reference, Office Skills, Communication, Meetings & Presentations
W orld-renowned presentation coach Jerry Weissman has spent 20 years helping top executives succeed in the most important business presentations of their lives, and he’s learned the best way to get his message across is to show his techniques in action. Weissman does just that in Presentations in Action: 80 Memorable Presentation Lessons from the Masters. He teaches how to make spectacularly successful presentations by showing exactly how great presenters have done it. Weissman dives into his library of outstanding presentations, sharing examples from current events, politics, science, art, music, literature, cinema, media, sports, and even the military. His compelling examples don’t just demonstrate what’s universal about effective human communication: they also reveal powerful ways to solve the specific challenges presenters encounter most often.
This book’s five sections focus on each element of the outstanding contemporary presentation: Content: Mastering the art of telling your story; Graphics: Designing PowerPoint slides that work brilliantly; Delivery skills: How to make actions speak louder than words; Q&A: How to handle tough questions; Integration: How to put it all together.
From clarifying “What’s in it for you?” to crafting better elevator pitches, improving flow to using anecdotes, Presentation in Action is packed with solutions–and packed with inspiration, too!
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How to buy a Bike (How to buy a Bike: Buyers guide for Beginning Cyclists) by Randy Goddard
Genre(s): Health Fitness & Dieting, Exercise & Fitness, Sports & Outdoors, Individual Sports, Cycling, if (typeof uet == ‘function’) {, uet(‘bb’, ‘fiona-suggestion-box’, {“wb”:1});, }
Y ou are in the market to buy a bike. A good quality bike will make your riding a lot more enjoyable and a lot less frustrating. Some things to think about before deciding which bike would be; comfort and proper fit, price, quality, commuting or recreation and how long will you expect to own it. Over the years, we have had thousands of potential customers walk into our bicycle store with the idea that our prices were too expensive and intimidated by all the choices. We hope to provide a clear insight on where to buy a bike and why based on experience.
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Unburying Hope by Mary Wallace
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Literary, Romance, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
T his deep book highlights the true meaning of sacrifice and love. In the economic chaos of broken down Detroit, Celeste falls in love with Eddie, a wounded Iraq War veteran dealing with his inner PTSD scars. As she finds the courage to follow her dreams to Hawaii, the possibility of healing comes when she redefines her need for love and family. Wounds that we carry inside of us can be healed with time and love, even if they never really leave us.
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