This book unites the burgeoning scholarly literature on not-believing in various disciplines into a proposed new field of apisteology. It demonstrates that not-believing—like not-knowing—is a worthy and distinct subject and not merely a vacuum where belief (like knowledge) is lacking. Several contemporary issues appear repeatedly in the book, such as conspiracy theories, vaccine skepticism, climate change denial, and fake news. Each chapter begins with a vignette on one of these topics and...

Could you save your dog's life? YES! You could!Could you relieve your dog's pain and suffering? YES! You could!All living creatures can become sick or injured. When it happens, and it is your dog, what do you do?A visit to your veterinarian may well be needed but often it is possible to do a simple diagnosis yourself before deciding.This book provides an essential guide to checking your dog's condition when something appears to be wrong or your dog has suffere...

Start NOW and discover how to quickly and easily train your dog using simple science and a step-by-step system that will produce successful results that your dog will love, and you will too!How you can train your dog, young or old, Yorkshire Terrier or Wolfhound… and get astonishing results.Your starting point is not important, what is important is that you start NOW.You may have just collected your new pup and you know that good habits should start early.Maybe...

The first ever translation (from Scots to English) of George MacDonald's debut novel!"I would rather be what God chose to make me, than the most glorious creature that I could think of. For to have been thought about-born in God's thoughts-and then made by God, is the dearest, grandest, most precious thing in all thinking." -Chapter XXXIVFollowing the success of David Jack's two-column "Scots-English" editions (which feature both languages ...

The desire of everyone in our world today is to be successful, wealthy, healthy and become fulfilled in life. Most people would want to arrive at these goals, if possible, in isolation without regard to the closest person to them, not to talk of being fair to others when they go about trying to achieve these mouth-watery goals.However, they forgot one thing – "The Golden rule", which says: "Do unto others what you want others to do unto you". Whether you're down the ladder in life ...

Featuring new illustrations by artist Carrie Stout, English translation of all Scots dialogue, and an introduction by Dale Ahlquist, President of the American Chesterton Society.ALEC FORBES OF HOWGLEN is George MacDonald's second Scottish novel, and the ninth to be included in this translation series. Set in the environs of the author's home town, it is a blended history of light and shade, in which floods and school thrashings are alleviated by outrageous childhoo...

Contains: The Misadventures of John Nicholson; Markheim; A Lodging for the Night; A Christmas Sermon and A Christmas PrayerIn this collection of festive gems, master tale-teller Robert Louis Stevenson mixes the humorous with the macabre, and the gifts of Fortune with the mistakes and mis-steps of erring man. His stories, sermon, and prayer remind us of the Light which came down at Christmas, and the hope of redemption that, at th...

Jack London lived for a time within the grim and grimy world of the East End of London, where half a million people scraped together hardly enough on which to survive. Even if they were able to work, they were paid only enough to allow them a pitiful existence. He grew to know and empathise with these forgotten (or ignored) people as he spoke with them and tasted the workhouse, life on the streets, ... and the food, which was cheap, barely nutritious, and foul. He writes about his experien...

Thanks to the stratagems of Bohemund de Hauteville, leader of the Apulian Normans, the Crusade has taken the city of Antioch, and just in time. Once the besiegers, Bohemund and his men are about to become the besieged - a huge Turkish-led army, commanded by the fearsome General Kerbogha, is fast approaching. Provisions are desperately needed, but the surrounding countryside is near barren and the storerooms of Antioch much depleted. The Crusaders will not hold out for long without falling ...

Fifth century of the Byzantium Empire. Flavius Belisaurius is son of the Governor of Dorostorum City, and his father has two goals: to keep out the barbarians and to expose the deep roots of secular and ecclesiastical corruption. Seeking to prevent a raid, the Governor enlists the help of the powerful magnate, Senuthius Vicinus. Vicinus's corruption is widespread but his support is crucial to win the battle. But Vicinus betrays this trust and Belisaurius Jnr witnesses the death of his fath...

Lucius Falerius is dead, and Rome in its entirety mourns the passing of its most powerful senator. It falls to his son Marcellus to carry out his father's legacy and restore the rights promised to the defeated Sicilian slaves, yet there are those who will not see the honour of Rome compromised and the slaves assuaged. On the Roman border provinces there is trouble, and the legions move north to neutralise the threat posed by the Celts. The confederation of Celtic tribes is united under one...

Two boys appeal to the famed Roman oracle for a glimpse into their future, and the Sybil draws an omen of death. As they flee from the cave in fear, Aulus and Lucius make an oath of loyalty until death - one that will be tested in the years to come. Thirty years on and Aulus, now Rome's most successful general, faces his toughest battle. Barbarian rebels have captured his wife and are demanding the withdrawal of Roman legions from their land. It is unthinkable for Aulus to agree, and he fe...