Jason Porterfield
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WINNER of the 2022 American Book Fest's Best Book award: Religion, Christianity
Throughout Holy Week, two competing approaches to peacemaking collide. What if we've embraced the wrong one?
At the start of Holy Week, tears streamed down Jesus' face as he cried out, "If only you knew the things that make for peace." From that moment, until a week later when he triumphantly declared, "Peace be with you," Jesus spent each day confronting...
Throughout Holy Week, two competing approaches to peacemaking collide. What if we've embraced the wrong one?
At the start of Holy Week, tears streamed down Jesus' face as he cried out, "If only you knew the things that make for peace." From that moment, until a week later when he triumphantly declared, "Peace be with you," Jesus spent each day confronting...
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The election of President Barack Obama was a watershed moment in American politics. This book examines Obamas historic presidential victory while also looking back at the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, the transformation of race relations in the United States, and the achievements of prominent African American politicians. It explores the events of the Obamas life and examines the political realities that shaped him as a politician.
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An in-depth look at the United States Constitution and how it has been interpreted to apply to religious freedom and the separation between church and state. Focuses on legislation in the United States pertaining to religion, how laws about the practice of religion affect people's lives, and how this legal issue has evolved over time.
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Calvin Hill and his son, Grant, grew up in radically different times and circumstances, but both were taught to work hard and to excel at whatever they did. Calvin became an outstanding professional football player. Grant's tremendous talent became obvious on the basketball court. Readers learn the exciting stories of Calvin and Grant's achievements in football and basketball, as well as their lasting legacies.
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Bonds, Armstrong, Landis, Giambi, Palmeiro - all are on an ever-growing list of prominent athletes whose names have come up in relation to sports doping. An important issue that will remain in the news for years to come, this book explores this headline issue. It explains what doping is, offers a brief history, and discusses anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs.
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Explores the world of computer hacking, discussing computer security systems, hackers who work with permission and those who work without permission, famous hacks and leaks, and how the government uses computer security and hacking. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.