The Temptations were the most commercially successful and critically lauded male vocal group of the Sixties and early Seventies. Through the years, the group's trademark razor-sharp choreography, finely tuned harmonies, and compelling vocals made them the exemplars of the Motown style. This is the frank, revealing story of the legendary supergroup, told by its founder.
An irresistible scorcher of love down under from the author of Arizona Temptation. A New York woman, eager for adventure, finds a job on a ranch in Australia--and a handsome rancher who consumes her heart with fiery passion.
Temptations of Power examines the new security dilemma which confronted George W. Bush when terrorists proved on 9/11 that they could seriously wound a great military powers on home ground. The authors argue that the response was influenced by neo-conservative exaggeration of the efficacy of military power and belief in the US ability.
Temptations or tempting situations come to us on a daily basis. We therefore need to prepare ourselves to face them when they come. While we wish the best for ourselves, we cannot avoid the trials of life. This book is about temptations and how to deal with them. Yielding to temptations may bring grave consequences, but overcoming them also brings its benefits. Our conduct in the face of challenges tells much about our inner strength. Also, recovering from defeat after falling is a major test of strength.
During this age of deception, desire for prosperity, prestige and power at all costs even at the expense of home and faith, informed decision making strategies are imperative. Therefore, the secret of remaining faithful to Christ and your spouse is to identify the seductive tactics of the Devil, and to be determined in rejecting such tactics. This book, titled Hold the Fort - Overcoming Temptations, contains deeper Biblical interpretation and application from the book of Song of Solomon which depicts the relationship between Christ and the Church, husband and wife and people in courtship. Solomon used his position, power, prestige and prosperity to seduce the Shulamite lady into marriage. However, this lady refused all his offers; she made up her mind never to forsake the marriage plan she had made with the shepherd boy. Powerful inspirational suggestions on how to overcome temptations (all forms of seductions to compromise your moral standards) from any attractive person, program, promise, association, or movement are well presented and explained in this text. The ultimate goal of love is hereby expressed. This book will inspire you, give you food for thought and help to deepen your love for Christ and your spouse
