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In The Divine Reality, (Newly Revised Edition 2019) Hamza Andreas Tzortzis provides a compelling case for the rational and spiritual foundations of Islam, whilst intelligently and compassionately deconstructing atheism. Join him on an existential, spiritual and rational journey that articulates powerful arguments for the existence of God, the Qur'an, the Prophethood of Muhammad and why we must know, love and worship God. He addresses academic and popular objections while showing how contemporary atheism is based on false assumptions about reality, which leads to incoherent answers to life's important questions. - Does hope, happiness and human value make sense without the Divine?- Do we have an ultimate purpose?- Can we have consciousness and rational minds without God?- Did the universe come from nothing?- Does evil and suffering negate Divine mercy?- Has scientific progress led to the denial of God?- Are revelation and prophethood myths?- Is God worthy of our worship?If you want to know how the Islamic intellectual and spiritual tradition answers these questions then this is the book for you.Hamza Andreas Tzortzis's new book presents a much needed comprehensive account of Islamic theism that draws upon Western and Islamic thought. Hamza Tzortzis is an international speaker, writer and instructor. He has a PgCert and an MA in philosophy and is currently continuing his postgraduate studies in the field. Hamza has studied Islamic thought and theology under qualified scholars. He has delivered workshops and courses on topics related to Islamic thought and philosophy. Hamza has debated prominent academics and thinkers on Islam and atheism.Reviews: Hamza Tzortzis's work is a much needed and welcome addition to the field of modern Islamic thought. It engages with the rising tide of atheism from an Islamic paradigm, and responds, in an erudite yet easily comprehensible manner, to the primary arguments espoused by the leading figures of New Age Atheism. It is clear that Hamza has spent much time in reading the works of many intellectuals, past and present, and compiling these arguments and counter-arguments. I found the book highly useful, and have no doubt that it will be well received by contemporary Muslims. --- Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Deen of Academic Affairs, The Islamic Seminary of AmericaThe Divine Reality is a much needed resource for Muslims to tackle the contemporary issues on atheism, science, and belief in God from an Islamic perspective. Tzortzis provides a clear and philosophically coherent analysis of arguments that on the surface appear new but in fact have been asked since time immemorial. Intertwined with personal experience and reflections, The Divine Reality is not dry philosophical reading. Tzortzis brings a spiritual and an intellectual combination to his writing that makes for a captivating read. --- Dr. Mohamed Ghilan, PhD Neuroscience, Founder of Andalus OnlineThe Divine Reality takes you through the world of Islamic theism in a systematic and coherent fashion. It is a pioneering effort which will hopefully guide the reader, and other writers, on how to answer the questions related to God's existence and worship from the perspective of Islamic thought. --- Omar Suleiman, President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and Professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist UniversityThe Divine Reality is a valuable contribution to the ongoing exchange between Muslims and atheists. Those interested in the field will benefit from the accessible way Hamza Tzortzis infuses both God and godliness into the conversation, all the while courageously willing to tackle the philosophical issues head on and in an interesting way. A key resource to have access to.--- Shaykh Muhammad Nizami, Islamic Scholar & Co-director of Averroes

Dreaming of a wearing a college jersey? Stop. Your data-driven guide to turning those dreams into a reality is right here. Regardless of your sport, gender, or desired competitive level, you'll learn to do exactly what the title says - Nail The Recruiting Process. Gleaned from personal insights, information from over 50 college coaches, and interviews with current and former players like you, veteran college coach Jared Zeidman reveals what-and what not-to do, for both prospective athletes and their parents. The result? GEAR - a transformative framework designed for you to cultivate four specific qualities college coaches look for in recruits. You'll become: GROWTH-ORIENTED: Demonstrate a mindset of continuous improvement that is contagious on the recruiting trail.ENGAGED: Communicate with coaches across multiple mediums and leave a lasting impression. Templates and best practices for doing so are included.AWARE: Navigate the recruiting landscape with a deep understanding of your strengths, limitations, and what the right fit looks like for YOU.READY: Put in place a winning attitude that will dominate the physical, mental, and emotional challenges ahead. Read this book and Nail The Recruiting Process.

The third instalment of the heart stopping Urban Fantasy series set in Brisbane, Australia. Having finally come into the powers that were foretold, Isolde is now faced with the task of ending the vampire war that has raged for thousands of years.But the prophecy said that her vampire lover was meant to be at her side, and he is nowhere to be found after discovering her mixed feelings towards his twin brother. The twin brother that turned out to be not quite as evil as everyone has believed for the last five hundred years.Torn between her duty and her need to make things right with Liam, Isolde must now make some of the toughest choices she has ever faced, and face down the twin sister she hoped never to see again.¿But will she be able to make the final sacrifice and save humanity without losing herself in the process?

Wie alles andere in meinem Leben war auch der Abstieg in die Hölle nicht so einfach. Als ich durch das Portal sprang, erwartete ich, die Sünden auf der anderen Seite zu treffen. Ich erwartete, von meinen Leuten, den Dämonen, empfangen zu werden.Was ich vorfand, waren Flammen, Feuer und Asche.Die Apokalypse hatte nicht auf mich gewartet. Sie hatte bereits begonnen.Die Grenzen der Hölle stürzten in sich zusammen und machten meine Aufgabe, die Sünden zu finden, unendlich viel schwieriger. Als ich mich gemeinsam mit den Reitern auf die Suche nach ihnen machte, stellten wir fest, dass nicht alles so war, wie es schien.Eine weißhaarige Mörderin hatte mir einst geraten, mich vor dem Bösen zu hüten, das sich im Offensichtlichen versteckt.Ich hätte auf sie hören sollen.Der Kampf um die Hölle hatte begonnen und die Aufgabe, sie zu retten, lag allein bei mir. Aber um zu gewinnen - und zu überleben -, musste ich die Geheimnisse der Vergangenheit lüften, um die Zukunft sehen zu können.Ich schwor mir, zu nehmen, was mir gehörte, auch wenn ich dafür bluten sollte.

The Creatures of The Tea Book series is now a coloring book! You can have fun coloring the tea creatures and friends!41 Single sided tearaway and save pages!Some images in the book are similar to those in 'The Creatures of the Tea' book series. There are also simple design pages that will relate to the themes within the series in this coloring book.The pages consist of large images, which makes it easier for young kids to color. The pages are single-sided and include borders, so your child can cut the pictures out of the coloring book! The single-sided images will allow children to frame their artwork for themselves or others without another page on the back of the framed image.

¿An epic middle grade adventure series, perfect for readers aged 12+ and fans of Harry Potter, Mouseguard, Podkin One ear, Percy Jackson, and the Witcher. The fortress stronghold of Astapailia is under attack and their war lord Youlclaw is enchanted with the Rage-of-Blood, and reigns war on the land and Dun Scutus the true leader of Astapailia. Now War is at hand and the fate of the Woodlands depend on Scutus and his faithful warriors of the Primley Brigade as they fight the evil horde and try to take back the mountain fortress. Join Dun Scutus as he braves the Mountain stronghold in the epic battle of good vs evil in this bestselling series ...

Have you ever spoken to a Hindu, Muslim, Jehovah Witness, or agnostic about how their views differ from Christianity? Such interactions bring a variety of interesting conversations. This book encompasses multiple such exchanges along with stories of the homeless, patients in hospitals and nursing homes, everyday meeting of friends at parties or stores, experiences on the mission field in Africa, and more. In addition, Bridge of Love describes the miraculous healing of Crohn's disease, colitis, and severe back issues through prayer and acting in faith. It takes study and determination to know what you believe and how to apply what walking with Jesus looks life in your life. Reading these faith-filled stories will encourage and inspire you. They will light a fire showing the powerful influence that God's Holy Spirit can have in everyday circumstances. Just like Hell Gate Bridge in New York City, depicted on the front cover of Bridge of Love protects people from the dangerous waters below, this book will hopefully show you the way to God and how to live for Him.

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In The Triumphant Team, leading team psychologist Dr Declan Woods provides forty dynamic practices to help any team work more effectively, perform better, and deliver the results their organisation expects.Teams can often be complex, messy and a bit slippery, and getting the best out of them can feel like an uphill struggle. It's a sad fact that most teams underperform, and few ever realise their true potential.This uniquely practical self-help book for teams will show you how to release their magic. It demystifies the common-place challenges that teams face in the workplace, and by focussing on those things that make a real difference, it takes all the guess work out of the drive for top performance.Through an accessible range of tried-and-tested, flexible practices, you'll discover how to build and nurture a united, cohesive team whilst getting to grips with those intangible, elusive issues that can impact your team's effectiveness and undermine its productivity.Whether you're leading a team or working in one that's in need of some extra help and direction, this smart guidebook will provide you with a wealth of practices to adapt as part of your everyday routines, and the power to transform your team from simply ticking over to being truly triumphant.

Considerate. Loves dogs. Walks old ladies across the street. Loves me no matter what I look like.We all have a list of our dream man's ideal qualities - even if it's just in our head.And okay, mine might be written in swirly script, laminated, and used as a bookmark for my favorite Jane Austen novel.You know what's NOT on my list? Arrogant. Impatient. Distractingly sexy. In other words, mega-successful department store magnate Blake Hudson is everything I'm not looking for.Unfortunately, I may have ruined his life a little bit when I got creative on my first day as a personal shopper. And unless I want to see my new career go up in flames, I'm stuck with the world's smuggest billionaire until I fix everything I've broken.Find the hottest toy of the season for an overindulged niece? On it. Pose as his date at his company's annual gala, to fool his obsessed ex - and let him fake-flirt with me all night long? Uh oh, this could be trouble.Let Blake see me safely home - and then let him make me see stars? Wait, that wasn't on my list…Doesn't matter. Moving on. I will not let Blake Handsome - I mean Blake Hudson - defeat me with his To-Do List of Impossibility, or his pillow-soft lips, or his secretly tender heart, or the swell of his biceps, or…oops. I seem to have forgotten where I was going with this, but if I can't remember, I'm shopping for nothing but heartbreak.

There's always that one guy. You know the one, when you're around him, he makes your palms sweat. Your knees shake. And you mess up your words. For Tommy Golde, that's how Evan made him feel. Tommy's an attractive guy in his 20s who works at an ice cream parlor. He'd dated guys before, and he was pretty confident when talking to guys. But with Evan, it was different. Weirdly different. And around the time he started seeing Evan, Tommy felt he was being followed. And what was with the weird shadow that appeared out of nowhere? When it got to be too creepy, Tommy trusted his friends and co-worker to help him find out who was stalking him and why. But in the back of his mind, Tommy began to wonder if his trust was misplaced? Could one of the people he asked for help be the one behind it?

"The Speech of Flowers and Voiceless Things" is a novel of absurdist political satire. In this work of literary fiction, a mistranslation in a single line of poetry instigates an escalating ripple of misconstrued text that threatens to culminate in a world war over five-pronged forks.We follow the present lives and flashbacks of an ensemble cast of translators who comprise a secret philanthropic organization (the Association of Translation Liaisons of the Altruistic States) in the Sahara Desert. These precocious orphans, culled from every corner of the Earth, struggle with the inviolable dictates against artistic creation imposed by the monomaniacal philanthropist who is their founder. Illicit acts of art inevitably devolve into mistranslations, and this string of mistranslations in the village of ATLAS implicates the second locale of the narrative, Hacylon, which is ruled by a cartoonish, tyrannical dictator.Amelia Carlisle, the copiously intelligent, firm-handed Secretary General of IBIS (International Bureau of Independent States), establishes the secret village of ATLAS in hopes of a more meaningful globalized network. Astor, orphaned at the age of seven after a factory fire in Egypt, is ATLAS's first recruit; he is eighteen years old when the novel begins and is beset by a deeply ingrained savior complex and a rampant perfectionism. Natalia, once an amanuensis for a reclusive theoretical physicist in Poland, resents the ATLASian restrictions on her knowledge and ceaselessly plots her escape. Clarence, a world-renowned journalist who is second-in-command, is burdened by the guilt of his secret betrayal of ATLAS several years prior and its ramifications for ATLAS's impending dissolution. Ezdehar, the hired counselor, is a haunted playwright who has been brought to ATLAS after a traumatic mental breakdown in Tanzania; she contends with her compulsion to flee and write her masterpiece.

Every morning, a fearful monster called apep lurked beneath the place of sunrise, ready to swallow up the solar disk. This "Great Devil" was impossible to destroy, even for the Sun-god. However, by reciting morning after morning the powerful spell that Thoth provided him with, he could paralyze all of Apep's limbs and rise upon this World. Since the "great gods," though benevolently inclined towards the dead, are unable to protect them from demons that lived upon "bodies, souls, spirits, shadows, and hearts of the dead," the Egyptians decided to invoke Thoth's assistance on behalf of their dead and to place them under the protection of his spells. Many funerary texts were composed by Egyptian theologians under the fourth dynasty (about 3700 B.C.) and were probably well known under the first dynasty and throughout the whole Period of dynastic history; Thoth was thought to be the author of the "Book of the Dead."

It's the summer of 1944, in the town of Hartford, Connecticut. Janie McConaughey is not a typical eleven-year-old girl. She and her imaginary friends have lots of adventures, much to the dismay of the grown-ups in her life. These fanciful journeys often get her into trouble. Like most things in Janie's life, she doesn't intend for them to happen, they just happen. But in the real world, a violent event unknowingly leads to an encounter with a very dangerous person, one whose intensions for the girl are anything but imaginary. When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to town, Janie's fantasies and reality collide, and it may be too late to tell them apart.Set against the backdrop of small town America in the midst of WWII and events leading up to the Hartford circus fire, Janie's story is as much one of a fight for her sanity as it is for her life. Told with humor and insight, the story weaves themes of friendship, family bonds, and how being different can be one's greatest strength.