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Col. Mark James Alexander was the only airborne officer to lead three different battalions into combat in World War II, successively commanding the 2nd and 1st Battalions, 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, and the 2nd Battalion, 508 PIR, of the 82nd Airborne Division. A legend in his own time, he fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and France, and even after being seriously wounded in Normandy, insisted on playing a role in the Battle of the Bulge.

Despite many warnings, the larger public has just now become aware that moderns are suffering from a crisis of meaning, in which everything we do and are can come to seem meaningless, futile, and absurd. We may doubt not only the meaningfulness of our lives, but whether meaning, value, and goodness exist at all.

If churches are the dwelling place of God’s spirit, why are so many built around the strategies of man? Eager for growth, leaders can be lured by entertaining new schemes, forgetting doctrinal truth as their driving force. Churches must humbly lean on the sufficiency of God’s word. How to Build a Healthy Church challenges leaders to evaluate their motivations for ministry and provides examples of healthy, deliberate leadership. This is more than a step-by-step plan to mimic; it’s a biblical blueprint for pastors, elders, and anyone committed to the church’s vitality.

The annals of movie history are full of lost treasures – spectacular scripts from world-renowned writers that could have been classics, had they only been made. Now, for the first time, some of these forgotten gems have been brought to life, fully realised as vivid, cinematic radio productions. Scripted by major 20th Century writers, they star a host of A-list actors and feature richly evocative, atmospheric soundtracks.

Though best known for his primary authorship of the Federalist Papers, his death in a duel at the hands of Vice President Aaron Burr on the banks of the Hudson River and his star role in a 21st-century musical, it is often overlooked that Alexander Hamilton was instrumental in creating the key financial building blocks of the young United States of America. The first incumbent of the office of secretary of the Treasury on September 11, 1789, Hamilton submitted a series of financial reports many of which became the economic foundations on which the US was built.

Kirkus Reviews: "A direct and no-nonsense manual to help young people navigate the world of intimacy." Few experiences in life can send us soaring into the sky or crashing into the ground like sex and romance. We live in a world that often doesn’t want to admit that men and women are different. But differences are valuable. And understanding those differences in a positive light helps people understand each other. This little book describes those differences. It will help you know when you are being used. It should help prevent you from using others. And it will help build your confidence...

Kirkus Reviews: "A thorough and enthusiastic introduction to the life and works of Mozart, perfect for readers of all ages." The aim of this book is simple—to give you a direct personal experience with a heavenly state of consciousness while listening to Mozart’s music. Or if you already have access to Mozart’s heavenly mansion, to provide you a glimpse into more rooms within that mansion, with greater appreciation. Chapter 1: Why Is Mozart Great? surveys what people from several professions think of Mozart, indicating a broad appeal. Chapter 2: Hearing Mozart, Part 1: Serenade No. 10...

“How rare to find a non-fiction book that is a page turner, but Doctor Alexander has written one. Cats Are from Mars, Dogs are from Venus…replaces worn-out theories with fresh awareness appropriate for our times.” —Mr. Peabody, author of Chasing Sherman “A valuable, much needed book. A concise contribution to the understanding of the communication styles of cats and dogs.” —N.M.L. Husbandry, Ph.D., author of Fleas and Furballs

MarkAndreAlexander.com You are Soul, immortal and free. You have always existed and always will exist. This world is a school where you learn, taking on thousands of roles, getting to play every story, every adventure, every joy and every pain. Countless times you've been male and female, master and slave, the great artist, the great leader, the great warrior, the great villain, the protagonist and antagonist on every conceivable world and plane of existence. After so many lives and loves and losses, you finally reach a point where you are simply repeating lifetimes and stories. And now you...

Kirkus Reviews: "A winning mixture of practical encouragement and big-picture advice." Imagination is the tool with which you architect your life. Your mind has the ability to inhibit or enhance your imagination. This book shows you secrets of how your mind works. It gives you keys to being a success by simply thinking differently and acting in new ways. Though there are no guarantees, if you learn to apply what this little book shows you, you will move more quickly into becoming the person you have always wanted to be. "Chapter 1: What Is Imagination?" explores the mystery of your creative...

Kirkus Reviews: "A clear, invigorating point-by-point breakdown of how money works." Few people fully understand economics, money, wealth, credit, debt, inflation, currency, and circulation. As a result, they are targeted by con artists. Not just con artists in their neighborhood, but con artists on Wall Street and in government (at all levels). And often these people don’t realize they are con artists. They think they are doing the right thing. You probably already know that money gives you more freedom to choose. After studying this little book, you will know how to protect yourself ...

In a city isolated from the rest of the world following the third global war, a young inventor is approached by a time-traveling android from the future who tells him it is his destiny to save the city from destruction. As they perform maintenance around the city, preventing catastrophes before they happen, he discovers that his destiny is not at all what he thought it would be—but does he even have a choice? Adhara's Sonder is a classic tale of fate and destiny versus personal choice and the consequences presented by both, made fresh and new with a futuristic sci-fi twist.

Robalotalob's Cunning Plan tells the tale of how the town villain sets out along with his accomplice, Nobhobalob, on a quest to get their hands on some delicious speciality Lob cakes.

Welcome to the Divorce Matters Podcast, where we give unfiltered, unadulterated guidance for how to survive family courts. We will give you no-nonsense, straight forward strategies for beating the system. We guarantee you won’t hear this advice anywhere else. A reminder that we are not attorneys and this is not legal advice. However, we’ll help you more than any attorney ever will.

EDGY-WEDGIE™ mini-books are designed to give readers psychological wedgies. This 100+-page mini-book is barely worth the pennies you paid for it. But it could be the most valuable book you’ve ever read—even if you apply only ONE of the simple, burning truths that follow, truths that perhaps no one ever helped you learn. MarkAndreAlexander.com

1940s' mobsters and unicorns. What could go wrong? Discover the hidden truth about the murder of Bugsy Siegel, the notorious founder of Las Vegas. Hint: Those holes in his chest weren't put there by bullets.

In diesem Podcast sprechen Alexander ”Sputti” Leitsch und Mark Sellner über die aktuellen Geschehnisse bei den MMORPGs. Welche Spiele sind neu? Was brachte das neuste Addon? Und wie performen die großen Titel wie WoW, GW2, ESO oder Lost Ark gerade? Der Podcast erscheint jede Woche und gibt euch eine Übersicht über aktuelle Ereignisse in der Welt der MMOs. Inspiriert wurden die beiden von ihrer Arbeit bei MeinMMO

Mark and Andrea are not unlike any married couple. A bunch of daughters and things happening at the speed of life make things crazy, but (mostly) everyday they stop and read the Bible out loud together. You are invited to grab your spouse, or fiancé, or go solo and a Bible. Read with them or just listen if you can’t stop to read.

As the monks on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne saw the dragon ships approaching, they were wholly unprepared for the ferocity of what awaited them. “Death from the Mist: A Viking Prophecy” delves into the world of the Early Middle Ages as the Viking raiders attack the English coastal monasteries searching for wealth.

Mark and Wade talk about life, the universe, and everything (but somehow Star Wars comes up a lot). Hang out with these two aging dads as they drink beer and solve the world’s problems one at a time.