David Carlson
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"If revenge and retaliation are the best responses that our nation could muster after 9/11, then Jesus did not have to come, live among us, and preach a radical understanding of 'neighbor' that includes the enemy." In the wake of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, as tensions rise between Christians and Muslims, author and religious studies professor David Carlson seeks guidance in the modern-day deserts of monastic communities across America. Are...
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First Second
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2017.
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English
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It was a hunting accident that much Charlie is sure of. That's how his father, Matt Rizzo--a gentle intellectual who writes epic poems in Braille--had lost his vision. It's not until Charlie's troubled teenage years, when he's facing time for his petty crimes, that he learns the truth. Matt Rizzo was blinded by a shotgun blast to the face but it was while participating in an armed robbery. Newly blind and without hope, Matt began his bleak new life...
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On a sunny summer day in Rome, a drone attack in St. Peter's Square nearly kills the Pope and the Ecumenical Patriarch of the Orthodox Church. The trail Christopher Worthy and Father Fortis follow to identify and thwart the assassin takes them from the heart of Rome to the holiest sites in Jerusalem.
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On the night of a tragic fire at an orphanage in Canada that takes the lives of three boys, the orphanage director, Father Robert Porter, is found passed out in an alcoholic haze. Although he isn't blamed for the fire, Father Robert is recalled to his monastic order's motherhouse in Rome where he faces the prospect of being defrocked.
Just weeks after he arrives in Rome, Father Robert is found stabbed to death in one of the city's largest...
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Learn how to get out of debt from an expert. Forbes calls David Carlson's personal finance blog Young Adult Money "a must read for millennials." Hustle Away Debt, Carlson's new book, gives millennials drowning in debt-student and otherwise-a lifeline. He introduces the concept of "side hustles," so you can develop new sources of income that allow you to pay off debt faster. He also shows how this can lead you to explore new fields you might not have...
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Life Is A Race and With So Many Responsibilities It Can Feel Overwhelming
We are always on the go. Balancing work, family, friends, and everything in between is a routine of running and never stopping-a cycle that can be tiring. We forget the beauty of the smaller moments and sometimes we forget ourselves.
Stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision of yourself and your surroundings helps give you a fresh perspective...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The "For Creative Minds" section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a "Match the Feet" game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages...
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Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2016.
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English
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It's Christmas Eve, and teen Eddie hopes a sweet new pair of Breezy 3000 sneakers will catch the eye of neighbor girl Cindy. But the next morning, the tree is empty, and every new day brings another Christmas without presents. To escape from this loop, Eddie turns to a mysterious shoe store owner, who helps him understand that true joy doesn't come tied up in a bow.
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General technical report RMRS volume GTR-247
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station
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[2010]
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English
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Water-resources investigations report volume 94-4159
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U.S. Geological Survey
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1995.
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English
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NOAA technical memorandum NOS NGS volume 59
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National Geodetic Survey
Pub. Date
[2008]
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English