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Annie F Downs

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Joy Eggerichs, daughter of Best Selling Author, Emerson Eggerichs, sits down with her good friend, Annie Downs, to talk about life, blogging, and NSync. 

Joy Eggerichs and Annie Downs

Living Well, Spending Less is Ruth Soukup's first audiobook, following her wildly successful blog of the same name. She gives her listeners even more of what they love about the blog: lots of creative, helpful ideas and advice for moms on a budget, along with stories from her own journey to discovering what the Good Life is really all about.

©2014 Ruth Soukup (P)2014 Zondervan

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Living Well Spending Less by Ruth Soukup

Join best-selling author Max Lucado in an exploration of the final days in the life of Christ. Draw near to the Savior and prepare to celebrate the greatest miracle ever conceived. Feel the passion. Sense the truth. Hear the promise. Death has no power.

On Calvary's Hill by Max Lucado

"A transition will be one of the greatest tests of your leadership, but it will also serve as one of the greatest rewards and testimonies of your legacy." - Tom Mullins

Successfully handing off the leadership baton to the next leader is essential to give our organization the best opportunity to thrive after our time of service. A smooth handoff requires meticulous planning and forethought. Yet most leaders put off even thinking about leadership transition until they are faced with a situation where they have no choice but to make a change. The results of not planning ahead can be devastating for both you and your beloved organization. Passing the Leadership Baton will help you manage the emotional transition yourself while fully supporting the next leader. Creating a seamless succession can be a challenge, but done successfully, it may very well be one of the greatest rewards you'll experience as a leader.

©2015 Thomas Nelson Publishers 

Passing the Leadership Baton by Tom Mullins

“Ema, give me your hand.” These were the words Jesus spoke to Ema on Christmas Eve - the night He straightened her crooked foot, hand, neck, and spine, and restored her mobility. Easter weekend, 18 years earlier, an ordinary workday turned into a nightmare when Ema McKinley passed out and was left hanging upside down in the storage room. Rather than improving, Ema’s body became progressively bent and disfigured. Doctors diagnosed Ema with reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), an extremely painful trauma-induced disease which led to Ema’s hand and foot deformities, painful sores, insomnia, gastrological distress, curvature of the neck and spine, heart and lung failure, and permanent confinement to a wheelchair. Once an athletic, powerhouse woman with multiple jobs and volunteer positions, Ema became a modern-day Job who lost everything except her faith and desire to trust God more fully. Ema wrestled with pain, anger, and forgiveness, but now takes the listener on a healing miracle encounter of Biblical proportions.

Rush of Heaven will ignite listeners’ passion for Jesus and help them walk hand-in-hand with Him through life’s darkness. It will open hearts to embrace the impossible. “Jesus gave me this miracle for you too!” - Ema McKinley

©2014 Zondervan 

Rush of Heaven by Ema McKinley

Spiritually Strong is a six-week program designed to help you get in better shape spiritually and physically. As Timothy says, "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come" (4:8). This audiobook teaches you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplines - Bible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others. By exercising your spiritual core on a daily basis, you will learn to:

• Study the Bible and understand what God is saying to you.
• Pray with power.
• Incorporate periodic fasting into your life.
• Honor God with your body through nutritious eating and exercise.
• Practice good stewardship of the resources God has given you.
• Serve others in humility as an outward demonstration of God's love.

As you learn to submit to God in each of these areas of your life, you'll discover the joy that accompanies self-discipline. Your daily steps of obedience will translate into giant strides in your walk with the Lord.

©2015 Zondervan

Spiritually Strong by Kristen Feola

Brandon Hatmaker, author of several books including his  newest release "A Mile Wide; trading a shallow religion for a deeper faith", speaks on the importsance of building real and lasting relationships with people. 

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Brandon Hatmaker - Relationships

Are your dreams intimidating? Is your story different than what you expected? In this episode, Annie F. Downs helps us find comfort in the defining moments that make up our lives. 

How To Find Comfort In The Size Your Dreams With Annie. F. Downs

Annie F. Downs and the importance of grace and perseverance in her life.  

This month, we’ve made a point of curating essays and conversations around the idea of “the other.” With this in mind, I interviewed Brandon Hatmaker, whose ministry, along with his wife, Jen, has long focused on the homeless, the marginalized, and the underdog. Brandon is the author of Barefoot Church: Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture  and his latest: A Mile Wide: Trading a Shallow Religion for Deeper Faith.

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"Extraordinary"--New York Times Book Review&#160; &#160;&ldquo;A beguiling narrative&rdquo;&mdash;Nature&#160;&#160; &ldquo;A treasure trove&rdquo;&mdash;Science &#160;&#160;&#160;&ldquo;Magnificent&rdquo;&mdash;Publisher&rsquo;s Weekly&#160;&#160; &ldquo;Enchanting&rdquo;&mdash;Kirkus Heredity is redefined in this sweeping, resonating overview of a force that shaped human society--a force set to shape our future even more radically. Award-winning, celebrated New York Times columnist and science writer Carl Zimmer presents a profoundly original perspective on what we pass along from generation to generation. Charles Darwin played a crucial part in turning heredity into a scientific question, and yet he failed spectacularly to answer it. The birth of genetics in the early 1900s seemed to do precisely that. Gradually, people translated their old notions about heredity into a language of genes. As the technology for studying genes became cheaper, millions of people ordered genetic tests to link themselves to missing parents, to distant ancestors, to ethnic identities... But, Zimmer writes, "Each of us carries an amalgam of fragments of DNA, stitched together from some of our many ancestors. Each piece has its own ancestry, traveling a different path back through human history. A particular fragment may sometimes be cause for worry, but most of our DNA influences who we are--our appearance, our height, our penchants--in inconceivably subtle ways." Heredity isn't just about genes that pass from parent to child. Heredity continues within our own bodies, as a single cell gives rise to trillions of cells that make up our bodies. We say we inherit genes from our ancestors--using a word that once referred to kingdoms and estates--but we inherit other things that matter as much or more to our lives, from microbes to technologies we use to make life more comfortable. We need a new definition of what heredity is and, through Carl Zimmer's lucid exposition and storytelling, this resounding tour de force delivers it. Weaving historical and current scientific research, his own experience with his two daughters, and the kind of original reporting expected of one of the world's best science journalists, Zimmer ultimately unpacks urgent bioethical quandaries arising from new biomedical technologies, but also long-standing presumptions about who we really are and what we can pass on to future generations. Available for purchase at: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075PVZRQ1?tag=randohouseinc7911-20">Amazon</a><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8373827-11819508?sid=PRHD39095A662&url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=9781101984604">Barnes & Noble</a><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-8373827-10876509?SID=PRHD39095A662--9781101984604&url=http://www.booksamillion.com/p/9781101984604">Books A Million</a><a href="http://www.hudsonbooksellers.com/book/9781101984598?utm_source=prh&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=301&utm_content=PRHD39095A662--9781101984598&utm_campaign=9781101984598">Hudson Booksellers</a><a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9781101984598?aff=PenguinGroupUS">IndieBound</a><a href="http://www.powells.com/book/-9781101984598?utm_source=randomhouse&utm_campaign=randomhouse&utm_content=PRHD39095A662--9781101984598">Powell's</a><a href="http://goto.target.com/c/128773/81938/2092?subId1=PRHD39095A662--9781101984598&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fs%3FsearchTerm%3D9781101984598">Target</a><a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/fs-bin/click?id=VD9*lkiWNd8&subid=0&offerid=183959.1&type=10&tmpid=273&u1=PRHD39095A662--9781101984598&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-ng.do%3F&RD_PARM2=search_query%3D9781101984598%2526ic%3D16_0%2526Find%3DFind%2526search_constraint%3D3920">Walmart</a><a href="https://google.prf.hn/click/camref:1011ld4r/pubref:PRHD39095A662--9781101984604/destination:https://play.google.com/store/search?q=9781101984604&c=books">Google Play Store</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1286535898?at=11l3IH&ct=PRHD39095A662--9781101984604">iBooks</a><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=VD9*lkiWNd8&offerid=258185.12829781935712206&type=2&u1=PRHD39095A662--9781101984604}&murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kobo.com%2Fsearch%3FQuery%3D9781101984604">Kobo</a>

She Has Her Mother's Laugh by Carl Zimmer, read by Joe Ochman

Sun Tzu&#8217;s Art of War is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest tools for understanding and resolving conflict ever. But how do you translate its military insights into practical tactics you can use in the corporate boardroom, the PTA meeting, or the family reunion? James Gimian and Barry Boyce take the principles born on ancient Chinese battlefields and show you how to relate them to the situations of your everyday life. By learning to identify the underlying dynamic of a situation, you can transform conflict into victory. The Rules of Victory features: &#160;&#160;&#160;&bull;&#160;In-depth explanations of the essential principles, strategies, and skills of The Art of War &#160;&#160;&#160;&bull;&#160; First-person success stories illustrating how these teachings can be applied to a wide variety of professional and personal challenges &#160;&#160;&#160;&bull;&#160;Guidance on how to recognize, and even create, a critical turning point in any campaign or project you undertake &#160;&#160;&#160;&bull;&#160;A complete translation of The Art of War

The Rules of Victory by James Gimian, Barry Boyce, read by Mark Bramhall

Bring on the orcs....

Jackal is proud to be a Grey Bastard, member of a sworn brotherhood of half-orcs. Unloved and unwanted in civilized society, the Bastards eke out a hard life in the desolate no-man's-land called the Lots, protecting frail and noble human civilisation from invading bands of vicious full-blooded orcs.

But as Jackal is soon to learn, his pride may be misplaced. Because a dark secret lies at the heart of the Bastards' existence - one that reveals a horrifying truth behind humanity's tenuous peace with the orcs, and exposes a grave danger on the horizon. 

On the heels of the ultimate betrayal, Jackal must scramble to stop a devastating invasion - even as he wonders where his true loyalties lie.

A standout adventure fantasy debut that's down, dirty and damn good fun - perfect for fans of Joe Abercombie, Mark Lawrence, Markus Heitz's Dwarves series and Stan Nicholl's Orcs series.

The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French, read by Will Damron (Audiobook extract)

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Narrated by Annie F. Downs
You were always meant to be brave.

Whether you’re making a major decision, dealing with a difficult transition, or facing a fear, 100 Days to Brave will give you courage and confidence to move forward.

Annie F. Downs felt her challenges were too difficult, too scary, too much. Then she decided to stop allowing fear to hold her back. It wasn’t easy or simple. But it was good.

With honesty and relatable humor, this compilation of best-of writings and new pieces from Annie will help you embrace the path and the plan God has for you.

Dare to spend the next 100 days discovering that you are braver than you know and stronger than you thought possible.  

Annie F. Downs is a bestselling author and nationally known speaker based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. Her most recent books include Looking for Lovely and Let’s All Be Brave. Annie also loves traveling around the country speaking at events, conferences, and churches. Read more at anniefdowns.com and follow her at @anniefdowns.

100 DAYS TO BRAVE by Annie F. Downs Day 1

Her father is The King of England.

She is The Controversial Princess.

Regarded as down to earth by the press and rebellious by The King, Princess Adeline refuses to bow to the royal expectations her title carries. She knows better than anyone that the united front of the royal family is nothing but smoke and mirrors - lies and secrets masked by power and privilege. She wants no part of it, and she will never surrender to The King's demand to marry a man she does not love. But despite Adeline's determination to retain her free will, she remains deeply unfulfilled, feeling caged and suffocated.

That is until she meets Josh Jameson. Drawn in by his confidence, Adeline is soon captivated by the scandalously sexy American actor. His ability to penetrate her defences overwhelms her - his touch is pure fire, and his allure overpowering. Nothing has ever made her feel so alive in a world where she's otherwise slowly drowning. However, while Josh may be Hollywood royalty, he's not actual royalty, and Adeline knows The King and his advisors will do everything in their power to keep them apart.

But Josh Jameson becomes the princess's ultimate vice.

And although she bows to no one, she bows to him.

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