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On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death gathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, listeners will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a "scrolling ourselves to death" world.

Big Data teaches you to build big data systems using an architecture designed specifically to capture and analyze web-scale data. This book presents the Lambda Architecture, a scalable, easy-to-understand approach that can be built and run by a small team. You'll explore the theory of big data systems and how to implement them in practice. In addition to discovering a general framework for processing big data, you'll learn specific technologies like Hadoop, Storm, and NoSQL databases.

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God has provided believers with His baseline truth. Everything else we read in Scripture can be compared to the baseline truth to provide us with the certainty of whether or not we are correctly interpreting what we read. This baseline of truth forms a foundation. The foundation supports and sustains all that is built on it! The writer of the Book of Hebrews identified a foundation for New Covenant Faith. These seven doctrines provide the basis for faith that is unshakable and immovable. They also provide a spiritual GPS that ensures we will never “run off the rails” with strange ...

In the spring of 2020, government mandates forced churches across North America to close their doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As societal fear and unrest increased, Christians were forced to grapple with how God wanted them to respond to these state-imposed restrictions. After all, didn’t the closure of churches pose a serious threat in a time when people needed spiritual direction more than ever?

A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every listener, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, travelogues, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there.

The dream of being a digital nomad has inspired many to quit their jobs and attempt to live a life that is global and free of the daily 9-to-5 grind. To travel to exotic lands, meet interesting people, and enjoy limitless adventure - all while earning money from a few strokes of the keypad. But many find themselves frustrated in pursuit of this dream.

We live in a world that all too often operates under the overriding template of self-promotion, embracing a "hooray for me" attitude, and which measures success in increasingly small timeframes dotted with markers of temporal value. Millions of viewers know James Brown as a sports commentator and former athlete. With Role of a LifetimeJames reveals a different side of his character. Part memoir and part self-help, this book draws on James' lessons from his life experiences.

What do you do when it's raining cats and dogs...and pigs and whales? Take refuge in 15 stories of wild and wicked weather. They will freeze you to the core, they will soak you to the bone. You will find no pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, no sunshine after the rain. Just thunder and lightning that's very, very frightening. There's a storm coming....

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

Travel is the opposite of prejudice; it is curiosity, openness and connection. When our world is in flux, travel matters more than ever. It is the only way to go beyond the narratives that are fed to us, and understand the world through your own experience. Understanding does not automatically come from travel. You have to work for it. And, with barriers and restrictions coming and going at a dizzying rate, now is the time to learn how to eke the most out of whatever travel opportunities we are able to seize.

Humanity has fractured, and now in its cracks the seeds of the greatest conflict humanity has ever known begin to take root… Rogan Hallard is on the trail of a rogue scientist, but in trying to catch him and the secrets he stole, Hallard and his crew will find themselves in the crossfire of more than one hidden agenda… Higen Orochito’s ancestors created Shocho: an AI powerful enough to run an entire planet. But when Higen begins to suspect that Shocho is malfunctioning, how can he save both his family and the future?

Capturing the culture's imagination through speculative fiction.

Are you an entrepreneur, business leader, or someone looking to improve your own development? If so, this short book, packed with incites, will teach you how to grow through your own failures with perseverance and the entrepreneurial spirit. This book will take you through some of my personal experiences and the secret to overcoming negativity. Through the journey in this book, we look at the Wright Brothers early on, establishing the tone for the rest of the story. We then dive into a more modern story of overcoming obstacles. We discuss the importance of passionate people, surrounding ourselves with them, and becoming one yourself

A motorsport podcast presented weekly by 3 motorsport fans who may not race fast cars but are passionate about them nonetheless!Presented By Ben Lawrence, Nathan James and Maddi Crowley

Two guys trying to spread the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Encouraging other men to come closer to God and grow in faith.

Do movies have the power to transform a person's life? Nathan James seems to think so. After losing over a hundred pounds and overcoming debilitating anxiety and depression, Nathan shared his weight loss journey in his first book, Weight Loss for the Movie Lover or How to Reshape Your Inner Self. Now, the second installment of Nathan’s journey is here! This is a true story of overcoming food addiction, drug dependency, and body dysmorphic disorder. Above all, this is about finding hope and inspiration through the magic of movies when all else seems lost.

The Only One Business Show features James Nathan one of the UK's leading business development, sales and service excellence experts. Each show focuses on and highlights outstanding practices and experiences as James chats with leading business professionals sharing tips and insights on how to create amazing customer experiences, and build bigger, better and more profitable businesses as a result. What can you do in your business today, and in the years to come, to truly delight your clients? What exceptional experiences can you give them to take away and cherish? How can you delight the most ...

Take a moment and think of a movie that had a significant impact on you. Now think about how that impact altered the course of your life. This book tells the true story of a young man on a quest to overcome crippling anxiety, severe depression, and morbid obesity - a story told through 12 films that inspired his remarkable transformation.

Conversations with other Dads to share their unique stories. Better Off Dad is a podcast started by 3 mates wanting to create a community where dads from all walks of life can tune in wherever they are at in their journey. It’s about mateship, connection and having a laugh at ourselves along the way.