The Strong Man

The Strong Man
Author: Grant Edwards
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2019-07-22
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1760851116

A powerful story of life under fire and one man's journey back from the brink Grant Edwards was once an elite athlete, Olympics qualifier and Australia’s strongest man. His Guinness Book of Records feats of strength were acclaimed internationally, and as a high ranking police officer he spent decades protecting vulnerable people around the world. But nothing could shield him from catastrophic harm in the line of duty. Rising above his tough beginnings in 1970s suburbia, where he was bullied for his father’s decision to live as a gay man, Edwards found sanctuary in sport. But he found his true calling with the Australian Federal Police, rising swiftly through the ranks to Commander and personally establishing cybercrime units to fight child exploitation and human trafficking. A highly sought after and disciplined security advisor for governments around the world such as East Timor, Afghanistan and the Americas, Edwards was considered the last person to ‘crack’ – but a narrow escape from a deadly attack in Kabul pushed him to breaking point. This is the story of an extraordinary man and his extraordinary battle back from the brink.

The Invisible War

The Invisible War
Author: Chip Ingram
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 149340069X

Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves.

Pulling Down Strongholds (pocket size)

Pulling Down Strongholds (pocket size)
Author: Derek Prince
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2013-05-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603748539

Mighty Weapons for Spiritual Warfare As a citizen of the kingdom of God through faith in Christ, you are automatically at war with the kingdom of Satan. You need to recognize this reality, become spiritually equipped, and learn how to fight against Satan’s kingdom. Legendary author and Bible teacher Derek Prince examines the concept of spiritual warfare as an unmistakable aspect of Christian living. Thanks to this crucial teaching, you will… Learn why spiritual warfare exists Understand how Satan’s kingdom operates Discover the weapons of spiritual warfare Bind the “strong man” and release people from demonic bondage Tear down the “high places” that make you spiritually vulnerable Live in the overcoming power of the Holy Spirit Don’t be a casualty of spiritual warfare. Become mighty in God for resisting Satan’s attacks and Pulling Down Strongholds!

Weak Strongman

Weak Strongman
Author: Timothy Frye
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-09-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0691246289

"Media and public discussion tends to understand Russian politics as a direct reflection of Vladimir Putin's seeming omnipotence or Russia's unique history and culture. Yet Russia is remarkably similar to other autocracies -- and recognizing this illuminates the inherent limits to Putin's power. Weak Strongman challenges the conventional wisdom about Putin's Russia, highlighting the difficult trade-offs that confront the Kremlin on issues ranging from election fraud and repression to propaganda and foreign policy. Drawing on three decades of his own on-the-ground experience and research as well as insights from a new generation of social scientists that have received little attention outside academia, Timothy Frye reveals how much we overlook about today's Russia when we focus solely on Putin or Russian exceptionalism. Frye brings a new understanding to a host of crucial questions: How popular is Putin? Is Russian propaganda effective? Why are relations with the West so fraught? Can Russian cyber warriors really swing foreign elections? In answering these and other questions, Frye offers a highly accessible reassessment of Russian politics that highlights the challenges of governing Russia and the nature of modern autocracy. Rich in personal anecdotes and cutting-edge social science, Weak Strongman offers the best evidence available about how Russia actually works"--

The Strongman

The Strongman
Author: Angus Roxburgh
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2011-12-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0857730363

Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, he has used Russia's energy might as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future. Former BBC Moscow correspondent Angus Roxburgh charts the dramatic fight for Russia's future under Vladimir Putin - how the former KGB man changed from reformer to autocrat, how he sought the West's respect but earned its fear, how he cracked down on his rivals at home and burnished a flamboyant personality cult, one day saving snow leopards or horse-back riding bare-chested, the next tongue-lashing Western audiences. Drawing on dozens of exclusive interviews in Russia, where he worked for a time as a Kremlin insider advising Putin on press relations, as well as in the US and Europe, Roxburgh also argues that the West threw away chances to bring Russia in from the cold, by failing to understand its fears and aspirations following the collapse of communism.

The Breaking of the Strong Man

The Breaking of the Strong Man
Author: Russell Traweek
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2013-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1622956613

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Christian denominations or why there seems to be so much division in what we call the 'Church'? In The Breaking of the Strong Man, Russell Traweek believes that it is because of one word, an ideal that has created an entire belief system that God never intended—autonomy. Pointing out that we certainly do not need another book that features someone's opinion on what the Church should be like, he sought to reveal what God's Word has to say about the Church. Using scripture to demonstrate that many churches do not reflect God's word, Traweek demonstrates that autonomy is a façade at the root of the destruction of the modern-day church in America. This is not a self-help book or one that is program driven, missions driven, or driven by any other man-centered approach. It is a book that will challenge you to ask the tough questions about your church, your denomination, and your traditions in order to hold them up to the truth of God's Word. Only then can we get back on track with God's intention for his Church.

Strongman

Strongman
Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1250205654

From the bestselling author of the Don’t Know Much About® books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators. A Washington Post Best Book of the Year!A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A YALSA 2021 Nonfiction Award Nominee! What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders—strongmen—capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can we do to make sure it doesn’t happen again? By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history—Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein—Kenneth C. Davis seeks to answer these questions, examining the forces in these strongmen’s personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they’d become. Meticulously researched and complete with photographs, Strongman provides insight into the lives of five leaders who callously transformed the world and serves as an invaluable resource in an era when democracy itself seems in peril. * "A fascinating, highly readable portrayal of infamous men that provides urgent lessons for democracy now." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Strongman is a book that is both deeply researched and deeply felt, both an alarming warning and a galvanizing call to action, both daunting and necessary to read and discuss." —Cynthia Levinson, author of Fault Lines in the Constitution

Strongman's His Name...What's His Game?

Strongman's His Name...What's His Game?
Author: Jerry Robeson
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603741739

How to Wage Spiritual Warfare in the Last Days An important spiritual law was revealed by Jesus in Luke 11:21–22 and Matthew 12:29, “How can one enter into a strongman’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strongman? And then he will spoil his house.” Now, instead of “binding” symptoms, we can attack the sixteen strongmen or demonic spirits mentioned by name in the Bible! If God names them, they are real, and He has given us dominion over them through the Name of Jesus! In easy to understand language this book… Teaches how to zero in on and quickly identify the strongman in every situation Illustrates each strongman by a tree showing the fruits or symptoms for quick identification Instructs how to bind the enemy and loose the power of God according to Matthew 18:18 Provides instant recognition when and where Satan is attacking our lives and the lives of those around us Shows that God wants us to be free from Satan’s hassles so that we can reach this world for Christ. Strongman's His Name...What's His Game offers a scriptural, balanced, and uplifting approach to present-day spiritual warfare.

Strongman's His Name...II

Strongman's His Name...II
Author: Jerry Robeson
Publisher: Whitaker House
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2000-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1603744894

Biblical Answers to Spiritual Warfare Questions Have you ever wondered... Can Christians be demon-possessed? Are natural disasters the judgment of God? Why does it seem that my prayers are not being answered? Why do I have so much trouble with the Devil? What is the difference between God's voice and the Devil's voice? How do I overcome the spirit of jealousy, divination, bondage, and infirmity? Within the pages of this book are simple, no-nonsense, biblical answers that will help you to understand what it is to be one of God's warriors in these last days.

The Strongman of Unbelief

The Strongman of Unbelief
Author: Dorman Duggan
Publisher: Impact Christian Books
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780892280957

God, through Isaiah, raises this question: "Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Isa. 53:1. What is the full report? What is the full gospel? Isaiah 53 tells us all that Jesus appropriated for us on the Cross. It is salvation from sin unto eternal life, but it is much so more than that! There are many unbelieving believers who do not appropriate the full benefits of the Cross. They have selectively appropriated the basics yet bypassed all the other good fruit. The Devil's goal is to keep us in unbelief. The devil is in trouble if we believe the full report. He torments and defeats us by keeping us in unbelief so that we cannot appropriate the full benefits of the Cross. God is going to set us free from the spirits of unbelief, deafness and dumbness. We are going to get rid of that rascal of unbelief in our lives so we can see and hear what God is saying to us in this hour. This book contains revelatory insights concerning: - The full report of all that the cross provides - The devil's master strategy to destroy faith - How unbelief is robbing the Body of Christ of much of what the Cross provides - Subtle things that affect our ability to believe - Deliverance from the spirits of unbelief, blindness, deafness and dumbness