This book, first published in 1991, examines the changes to security and intelligence agencies envisioned in the uncertain world at the end of the Cold War. While the central focus is on the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, its history, function and future, there are also comparative studies of the British, Soviet, American and Australian systems.

A crazy collection of twisted stories in the tradition of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, from the editor of Pulphouse, Dean Wesley Smith.Head-shaking stories such as the one about a cop with a rose for a head in search of the evil murderer The Pruner. Or the one about sentient boogers, or the tale of those pesky Martians…A truly hilarious batch of stories from some of the best writers working today.“Resolutions ’R Us” by Annie Reed“The Birth of Booger Nation” b...

The term Ubuntu articulates an African understanding of our need to connect to one another in order to be complete. Likewise, A Common Mission offers a description of churches that connect with one another through the growing phenomenon of mission partnerships. The word "common" indicates something shared among equals. The word "common" also suggests something present in all parts of an organism, production, or narrative, such as a common thread. These two aspects of commonality provide an...

The title story of David Wesley's forthcoming short story collection. Set at the New Jersey Shore, a gambling oil mogul meets a mysterious woman during the peak hours of Hurricane Sandy.

Enough is enough! Contemporary culture has become so antagonistic to Christian beliefs and values that it has put many Christians on the defensive. This isn't good, it isn't necessary, and it isn't right. Christianity is good news, enduring in its truths and applicable to all persons in all places at all times. We Christians never need to feel defensive about what we believe. Christ is God's unique revelation in history, and the Christian message is life-giving. God has given us so many gr...

Mississippi Delta artist Ivy Coldwater sets out from her hometown of Prophet in an old Cadillac she has painted black with white road stripes, searching for meaning in a world that seems to be slowly fading. Part road novel, part spiritual quest, The Coldwater Girl follows Ivy across a landscape where the ordinary and the miraculous exist side by side. Along the way she encounters would-be outlaws, a Confederate soldier who refuses to stay dead, flirtatious ghosts, blues musicians, rival p...

of "8 Weeks to a Lifetime of Tennis" David Archer's heart for junior tennis is clearly seen in his passion for teaching incredible basics to junior tennis players from ages two years and up. Although working with High Performance youth and adults for years, his main teaching systems have finally blossomed in the form of this book titled "8 Weeks to a Lifetime of Tennis". From the "tennis love story" in the introduction through chapter 1, to the more detailed chapters that outline the "7 st...

Happy and Sad is a journey through one little elephant boys emotions. It addresses the first feelings of sadness and happiness we feel in our youth. Based upon some real-life experiences of my son and I when I was raising him as a single parent, Happy and Sad represents the relationship of any parent, guardian, and child and their ability to handle lifes ups and downs together.

Many people are beginning to become concerned by increasing natural disasters, global conflict, and political unrest and the smart ones want to do something about it. Unfortunately, increased awareness about disaster preparedness has caused an information overload. It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available. Basic Survival helps readers dig out from under the avalanche of preparedness information. It dispels myths, introduces concepts, and teache...

Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, has mainly been known for its effects on bone and osteoporosis. The current therapeutic practices expand into such markets as cancer research, pediatrics, nephrology, dermatology, immunology, and genetics. This second edition includes over 100 chapters covering everything from chemistry and metabolism to mechanisms of action, diagnosis and management, new analogs, and emerging therapies. This complete reference works is a must have resource for anyone working ...

A vicious serial killer named Cletus Kasady has had his body chemistry altered by an alien creature. Now, Kasady can transform into Carnage, who, along with his lethal living costume, lives for chaos and random acts of senseless, brutal murder! Carnage has been returned to New York in chains, the subject of a daring attempt to reverse the effects of his metamorphosis. When the interference of a deranged scientist causes the experiment to go horribly wrong, Carnage is set loose upon the cit...

David Hume's "The History of England: All Six Volumes" is a monumental work that unfolds the political and cultural evolution of England from the Roman invasion up to the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Characterized by Hume's empiricist approach and insightful storytelling, this historical narration blends factual rigor with a narrative style that captivates readers. Hume's keen analysis of the socio-political conditions of each era is enhanced by his philosophical reflections on human natur...