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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions
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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions

That the jihadi Islam, to paraphrase in Telugu, has become the chaapa kinda neeru (stealthily spreading water under the mat) and its fidayeen lurk in every nook and corner of the globe, is a common knowledge for long. But yet, the non-Muslim world, despite the outsider advantage, remains clueless to confront, much less contain, this unremitting scourge. That is in part, geopolitics apart, is owing to an inadequate appreciation of this debilitating Islamic phenomenon, and this is but an attempt .

Civilian Skies: A former fighter pilot’s search for adventure, love and his place in the civilian world

From Falklands War fighter pilot to international airline captain, Civilian Skies is a thrilling true story of adventure, love, ambition and reinvention. But can a man who has survived war ever find satisfaction in ordinary civilian life?

Stephen Harrison-Thomas Nov 03, 2026 👁 13 💬 0
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Beckoning Skies: They Said He'd Never Make It. Then He Became a Top Gun.

From working-class Yorkshire boy to decorated Falklands fighter pilot, Stephen Harrison Thomas defied the odds to achieve an impossible dream. Beckoning Skies is an extraordinary true story of rejection, determination, courage and triumph.

Stephen Harrison-Thomas Nov 03, 2026 👁 8 💬 0
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LETTERS TO JESUS, the letters from Earth to Heaven.

A poetry book that includes poems that are letters from Earth to Heaven.

Anahit Arustamyan Nov 02, 2026 👁 374 💬 0
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Apprentice to the Angels

New book Apprentice to the Angels available on Amazon or at www.jesaichantler.com

Jesai Chantler Oct 23, 2026 👁 19 💬 0
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Psychologics

WARNING! This literature can be Depressing,Dark, Profanity, Anger, Funny_Sad, Without Care, Diligent, Convincing, But all ultimately Truth! The Level Of What It is! Is!

Marlon Lawe Oct 19, 2026 👁 29 💬 0
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Baring Faith to Uproot Belief: Agenda for Religious Reversions

That the jihadi Islam, to paraphrase in Telugu, has become the chaapa kinda neeru (stealthily spreading water under the mat) and its fidayeen lurk in every nook and corner of the globe, is a common knowledge for long. But yet, the non-Muslim world, despite the outsider advantage, remains clueless to confront, much less contain, this unremitting scourge. That is in part, geopolitics apart, is owing to an inadequate appreciation of this debilitating Islamic phenomenon, and this is but an attempt .

BS Murthy Oct 18, 2026 👁 27 💬 0
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Why the Japanese Breakfast Is the Calmest Meal of the Day?

A bowl of warm rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and a few pickles: a traditional Japanese breakfast invites a slower start to the day. Explore how its simple structure and unhurried rituals can inspire your own morning routine—without recreating an entire cuisine.

Chung.H Oct 15, 2026 👁 22 💬 0
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Darkness as the First Seed | A Review of The Dream of God

Some books approach these mysteries through religion, others through science, and some through philosophy alone. The Dream of God: How Something Comes From Nothing by Anetere’a Aisake Puletasi, writing under the name Son of Man, attempts something more ambitious

Son of Man Oct 13, 2026 👁 25 💬 0
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What Makes Before We Were Heroes a Compelling Memoir

While many stories about firefighting focus on dramatic rescues and public recognition, Before We Were Heroes: Southern Fires takes readers in a different direction.

Bill Beebe Oct 13, 2026 👁 30 💬 0
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LETTERS TO JESUS : Christian Poems

A Christian poetry book that unfolds the human condition in earthly life’s troubles with powerful faith in eternal perspective.

Anahit Arustamyan Oct 13, 2026 👁 228 💬 0
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