Turks Across Empires tells the story of the pan-Turkists, Muslim activists from Russia who gained international notoriety during the Young Turk era of Ottoman history. Yusuf Akçura, Ismail Gasprinskii and Ahmet Agaoglu are today remembered as the forefathers of Turkish nationalism, but in the decade preceding the First World War they were known among bureaucrats, journalists and government officials in Russia and Europe as dangerous Muslim radicals. This volume traces the lives an...

An urban myth is often quoted that you are never further than six feet from a rat in any built-up area. The true figure is nearer one hundred and fifty feet but that too seems too close for comfort.Wherever these creatures settle there is an undeniable fear amongst most of us that they are malevolent, vile and disgusting creatures. A chill and a shudder are our bodies natural reactions. Fear lurks in our hearts and souls.Enter our storied arena of authors. This, for them, i...

From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator of the New York Times and ABA Indie bestselling The Witch Boy trilogy and The Girl from the Sea, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, love, loss, and magic.Everyone has secrets. Mags's has teeth.Magdalena Herrera is about to graduate high school, but she already feels like an adult with serious responsibilities: caring for her ailing grandmother; working a part-time job; clandesti...

More than any other decade, the sixties capture our collective cultural imagination. And while many Americans can immediately imagine the sound of Martin Luther King Jr. declaring "I have a dream!" or envision hippies placing flowers in gun barrels, the revolutionary sixties resonates around the world: China's communist government inaugurated a new cultural era, African nations won independence from colonial rule, and students across Europe took to the streets, calling for an end to capita...

"When I think of the greatest homilies I have heard in my lifetime, they all have one thing in common: they didn't just hit home with me, they went home with me."What is the secret to a great homily? Best-selling author and popular preacher Deacon S. James Meyer maintains that great homilies are fundamentally born of listening to the needs of the people in the pews.In this one-of-a kind exploration, Meyer offers parish-tested advice to hel...

"Life has a way of unfolding both sequentially and randomly, often at the same time. It's seldom tidy."With these wise words, best-selling author, S. James Meyer is back with another round of inspirational anecdotes and joyful reflections that capture the sacred moments in everyday life. With his signature wry humor, Meyer shines a light on Christ's presence in the seemingly ordinary encounters of daily living-a date night, a meeting with a child's teacher, a chance encoun...

Master Python programming and develop a highly profitable skill with this complete beginner’s crash course on coding!Are you curious about learning Python for your career or hobbies?Do you want to learn how to develop web applications, code games, manage data, and create machine learning algorithms?Or are you searching for a simple & straightforward crash course to help you add this valuable programming skil...

Have you ever wondered if God has a plan for your life, or if the events of your life are just random and chaotic? Have you ever thought about the importance of the relationships you have with family and friends, and why certain people are even in your life? Have you thought about where you will spend eternity? It has been said that God has a plan for your life, and its a good plan. Using his own life experiences, and those of his parents, James W. Meyer takes you on a very personal and em...

In the vibrant land of Songhai, an ideological renaissance emerges with the rise of a sage who champions Ubuntucracy—a philosophy of unity and shared prosperity. As the nation teeters on the brink of radical change, the people, led by visionary Professor Agahiu and President Jumilah, grapple with the resistance of entrenched powers. Amidst this strife, the youth rally ignites a digital revolution for the collective good. Facing deceit and violence, Songhai's destiny hinges on the embrace o...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the verdant depths of an ancient rainforest, a young soul embarks on a voyage of awakening, grappling with legacies woven into his very essence. Amidst a symphony of the wild, he discovers a bridge of unfathomable depth, a threshold between realms that pulsates with the forgotten songs of creation. With his feathered sentinel by his side, he confronts cosmic tapestries threatening to unravel, and faces the echoing doubts of his own spirit. This...

In the tumultuous era of the American Revolution, a young woman named Ruth Livingston finds herself torn between her loyalist family and her burgeoning love for a rebel soldier. As the conflict rages around her, Ruth must navigate the treacherous waters of divided loyalties, societal expectations, and the complexities of her own heart. "The American Girl" is a captivating historical novel that transports readers to the heart of a nation's struggle for independence, where love, duty, and th...

Henry James was born 15th April 1843 in New York City.His youth was spent travelling with his family receiving what was an "extraordinarily haphazard and promiscuous" education as they journeyed through London, Paris, Geneva, Boulogne-sur-Mer and Newport, Rhode Island, according to the father's current interests and publishing ventures. James studied primarily with tutors and only briefly attended schools.Undoubtedly the quality of his writing has ensured his name is enshri...