The author of the bestselling The Third Man Factor examines the shockingly common phenomenon of the “Angel Effect”: when people feel visited by an otherworldly presence in times of great danger or desperation.Do “angels” exist?I If so, are they heaven-sent or products of the human brain? After the publication of the bestseller The Third Man Factor, which examined the phenomenon of explorers who found themselves at the edge of death and experienced a benevolent presence that led them...

In a vibrant urban setting, "The Song of Ugga-Lee' brings a fresh twist to Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale, "The Ugly Duckling. This enchanting fable captures the hearts of readers of all ages with its humor, touching drama, and unexpected plot twists.Join Ugga-Lee, a unique and misunderstood character, on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As Ugga-Lee navigates the challenges of fitting in, readers will be reminded that true beauty comes from being authentic and em...

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).As a young child, Edie, raised by a single mother struggling with epilepsy, was placed in a girls group home. Sad, confused, scared, and not understanding why her mother left her at the Simpson Home to live with complete strangers, Edie begins her new life not knowing if she will ever see her family again. Through the life of Edi...

The eighth edition of the acclaimed text Operative Pediatric Surgery continues to provide a unique level of comprehensive detail on the full range of surgically treatable conditions presented in neonate and childhood as well as in utero.Written by expert international authors, all chapters cover both minimal access and open surgery, with operative techniques illustrated by both high-quality colour line artwork, operative photographs, and a library of video clips.Encompassin...

LGBTQ+ identities and their widespread acceptance have produced a host of questions and quandaries for Christian families. How do you help your child navigate a world where their classmate may be transgender and their neighbors a gay couple? How do you explain these issues and teach children to respond to LGBTQ+ identity with truth and love?Tim Geiger explains how best to help young people understand LGBTQ+ identities and struggles in light of Scripture, while modeling the compassi...

Climate change is affecting Indiana's environment, threatening the way Hoosiers live and do business, and introducing new stresses to the state's economy, health, and infrastructure. And while scientists predict more days of extreme weather, increased public health risks, and reduced agricultural production in the coming years, Hoosiers still have a substantial say in determining their future environment.Climate Change and Resilience in Indiana and Beyond ...

Twins, Sheena Geiger and Carli Kovacich-Harvey remember what it was like to have monsters in there room. After experiencing issues with Sheena's own children dealing with monsters, this story was created to help kids stay in their own beds of a night. They wanted to create a book that was appropriate for bed time and is fun to read as well as listen to.Twins, Sheena Geiger and Carli Kovacich-Harvey grew up on a cane farm in North Queensland, Australia. Sheena has a science degree a...

Government organizations spend enormous amounts of money. They employ a large percentage of the work force. They have an undeniably huge impact on the national economy and wealth. Yet they are, for the most part, unmanaged. What passes for management is a combination of oversight and audit. Oversight is primarily reactive: offering negative feedback for failures and demanding additional rules and regulations to prevent reoccurrences. Audits look for "bright line" discrepancies and clear vi...

LGBTQ+ identities and their widespread acceptance have produced a host of questions and quandaries for Christian families. How do you help your child navigate a world where a classmate may be transgender and neighbors are a gay couple? How do you explain these issues and teach children to respond to LGBTQ+ identity with truth and love?Tim Geiger explains how best to help young people understand LGBTQ+ identities and struggles in light of Scripture, while modeling the compassionate ...

Eric Geiger, author and senior pastor of Mariners Church, teams up with his teen-aged daughter Eden to bring teens the definitive daily devotional on finding their true identity.Teens are constantly barraged by cultural messages that lead them to believe that their identity is based on a plethora of external factors like a pair of shoes, "core" styles of fashion, genres of music, and any number of activities and interests. All this energy reflects an attempt to fin...

From Horse Cavalry to Special Forceson bloody groundin bitter skieson raging seas,the American Soldierhas battled and bled,served and suffered,testified and triumphed.These poems are dedicated to all who ever felt the sting of combat, heard the zing of bullets, clung to faith and comradeship. They cover Americas wars from the Gulf back to the Trenches from parade ground to wheel chair and taps.Regular, Reservist, Natio...

This "thought-provoking, hilarious, eloquent" ( Kirkus Reviews) debut novel by a remarkable new talent explores the relationship between identity and place, marvels at the speed at which a well-planned life can change forever, and asks the question, "How can a total stranger understand you better than the people you've known your entire life?"When Lance's '93 Buick breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he tells himself D...