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Beyond the Echo Chamber

Reshaping Politics Through Networked Progressive Media

by Jessica Clark, Tracy Van Slyke ...

Strategies and success stories: "A must read for media practitioners, consumers, and progressives of all stripes." —Chris HayesIn the twenty-first century, a new breed of networked progressive media—from Brave New Films to Talking Points Memo to Feministing and beyond—have informed and engaged millions, influencing political campaigns, public debates, and policymaking at unprecedented levels.In ... Read more

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Strategies and success stories: "A must read for media practitioners, consumers, and progressives of all stripes." —Chris HayesIn the twenty-first century, a new breed of networked progressive media—from Brave New Films to Talking Points Memo to Feministing and beyond—have informed and engaged millions, influencing political campaigns, public debates, and policymaking at unprecedented levels.In
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Getting Started with Microsoft Viva

An End User Guide to Business Transformation

by D'arce Hess, Albert-Jan Schot, Tracy van der Schyff ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Use the power of analytics, knowledge management, and discovery for improved employee retention and insight to the unique collaborative and learning needs of your organization using Viva, Microsoft’s new employee experience platform.This book introduces you to the four central tenets of Microsoft Viva, a platform designed to improve communication, knowledge, learning, and insight within an ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Use the power of analytics, knowledge management, and discovery for improved employee retention and insight to the unique collaborative and learning needs of your organization using Viva, Microsoft’s new employee experience platform.This book introduces you to the four central tenets of Microsoft Viva, a platform designed to improve communication, knowledge, learning, and insight within an
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Understanding the Faith

A Survey of Christian Apologetics

by Dr. Jeff Myers ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

20 hours 48 min

Does the Bible have authority in a world committed to relative truth?The understanding of absolute, objective truth has been largely lost. Spend just a few minutes discussing politics or religion and you’ll hear responses like, “There is no truth!” or “That may be true for you, but not for me.” Understanding the Faith dares to wade into the middle of the controversy with chapters such as:Is God ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Does the Bible have authority in a world committed to relative truth?The understanding of absolute, objective truth has been largely lost. Spend just a few minutes discussing politics or religion and you’ll hear responses like, “There is no truth!” or “That may be true for you, but not for me.” Understanding the Faith dares to wade into the middle of the controversy with chapters such as:Is God
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Be Comforted (Isaiah)

Feeling Secure in the Arms of God

by Warren W. Wiersbe ...

Narrated by Van Tracy, Gabe Wicks ...

Series series The BE Series Commentary
Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

For anyone who thinks that comfort is equivalent to pity and that it is only priceless to those who need an emotional crutch, best-selling author Warren Wiersbe applies the words of the prophet Isaiah to prove that God's comfort is no such thing. The word comfort actually translates "to repent" in Hebrew; our English translation, however, adds another dimension to the word since it originated from ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For anyone who thinks that comfort is equivalent to pity and that it is only priceless to those who need an emotional crutch, best-selling author Warren Wiersbe applies the words of the prophet Isaiah to prove that God's comfort is no such thing. The word comfort actually translates "to repent" in Hebrew; our English translation, however, adds another dimension to the word since it originated from
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How to Influence People

Make a Difference in Your World

by John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

4 hours 59 min

Leadership guru John C. Maxwell and his friend Jim Dornan share their straightforward, effective way for making an impact on the world: make an impact on individual people. How? Through influence. How to Influence People will empower you on your journey to becoming a potent and positive influence in your relationships both great and small. By pouring your life into other people, which is Dr. ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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Leadership guru John C. Maxwell and his friend Jim Dornan share their straightforward, effective way for making an impact on the world: make an impact on individual people. How? Through influence. How to Influence People will empower you on your journey to becoming a potent and positive influence in your relationships both great and small. By pouring your life into other people, which is Dr.
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A Fellowship of Differents

Showing the World God's Design for Life Together

by Scot McKnight ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

In this compelling book, Scot McKnight shares his personal experience in the church as well as his study of the Apostle Paul to answer this significant question: What is the church supposed to be?For most of us the church is a place we go to on Sunday to hear a sermon or to participate in worship or to partake in communion or to fellowship with other Christians. Church is all contained within one ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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In this compelling book, Scot McKnight shares his personal experience in the church as well as his study of the Apostle Paul to answer this significant question: What is the church supposed to be?For most of us the church is a place we go to on Sunday to hear a sermon or to participate in worship or to partake in communion or to fellowship with other Christians. Church is all contained within one
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The Case for Faith

A Journalist Investigates the Toughest Objections to Christianity

by Lee Strobel ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Series series Case for ... Series
Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

This timeless, compelling, and thought-provoking book on the Christian faith, now updated, includes two all-new chapters, a current list of recommended resources for further study, and a new discussion guide.In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief in God--the eight ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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This timeless, compelling, and thought-provoking book on the Christian faith, now updated, includes two all-new chapters, a current list of recommended resources for further study, and a new discussion guide.In The Case for Faith, bestselling author, journalist, and former atheist Lee Strobel turns his investigative skills to the most persistent emotional objections to belief in God--the eight
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Contagious Faith

Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others

by Mark Mittelberg ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

Contagious Faith will prepare you to share God's love with others in a way that’s authentic, comfortable, and impactful.As disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with internal fears, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we're not. What if we could find ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Contagious Faith will prepare you to share God's love with others in a way that’s authentic, comfortable, and impactful.As disciples of Christ, we are called to share the gospel, but few of us are naturally comfortable with evangelism. We wrestle with internal fears, a lack of preparation, and the sense that reaching out to others might force us to act like someone we're not. What if we could find
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Hope in the Dark

Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not

by Craig Groeschel ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

Can God be good when life is not? Rediscover faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even in the hurt."I want to believe, I want to have hope, but . . ." Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we ... Read more

$18.99 USD

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Can God be good when life is not? Rediscover faith in the character, power, and presence of God. Even in the questions. Even in the hurt."I want to believe, I want to have hope, but . . ." Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel hears these words often and has asked them himself. We want to know God, feel his presence, and trust that he hears our prayers, but in the midst of great pain, we
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Divine Direction

7 Decisions That Will Change Your Life

by Craig Groeschel ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

Master the decisions that will make your life everything God wants it to be.Every day we make choices. And those choices accumulate and eventually become our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices?In this inspiring guidebook, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how the choices that are in your power, if aligned with biblical ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Master the decisions that will make your life everything God wants it to be.Every day we make choices. And those choices accumulate and eventually become our life story. What would your life look like if you became an expert at making those choices?In this inspiring guidebook, New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel shows how the choices that are in your power, if aligned with biblical
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The Printer and the Preacher

Ben Franklin, George Whitefield, and the Surprising Friendship that Invented America

by Randy Petersen ...

Narrated by Van Tracy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

They were the most famous men in America. They came from separate countries, followed different philosophies, and led dissimilar lives. But they were fast friends. No two people did more to shape America in the mid-1700s.Benjamin Franklin was the American prototype: hard-working, inventive, practical, funny, with humble manners and lofty dreams. George Whitefield was the most popular preacher in ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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They were the most famous men in America. They came from separate countries, followed different philosophies, and led dissimilar lives. But they were fast friends. No two people did more to shape America in the mid-1700s.Benjamin Franklin was the American prototype: hard-working, inventive, practical, funny, with humble manners and lofty dreams. George Whitefield was the most popular preacher in
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Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals

Edited by Audrey Lynne Zapletal, Joanne Baird, Tracy Van Oss, Maureen Hoppe ...

As simulated learning experiences are increasingly used in healthcare education to enhance student engagement and experience, Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals serves as a resource for the utility, design, and implementation of simulation-based education in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing.Using best practice methods, academic and ... Read more

$89.99 USD

As simulated learning experiences are increasingly used in healthcare education to enhance student engagement and experience, Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals serves as a resource for the utility, design, and implementation of simulation-based education in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing.Using best practice methods, academic and
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