From the mad decade of the 1990s comes the tale of a man and his bid to make millions growing and selling marijuana in New York City's vast underbelly.Christian McIntosh, southerner, marijuana dealer, and recent college graduate, descends into the raucous and radiant conflagration that is New York in the last gasp of the millenium, and intends to go straight. His eyes are set firmly on Wall Street and making it as a highly successful trader. The city and the ganja itself, however, ...

By far one of the greatest history books ever written, James Robinson’s classic of Western European history is an absolute must-read for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the power struggles and armed conflicts that formed the Europe, and the world, of today.Spanning over a thousand years, from the stunning fall of the western Roman Empire to the rise of the German industrial/military empire on the eve of World War I, Robinson weaves a beautiful, easy to read historical nar...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to preserving fish and meat, with information on pickling, curing, smoking, and other related aspects. A detailed and accessible handbook, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in economical cooking, and would make for a fantastic addition to culinary collections. Contents include: “Bloaters”, “Dutch Salmon”, “Dutch Herrings”, “Smoked Sprats”, “Smoked Mackerel”, “Dried Whitebait”, “Kippered Haddocks”, “Smoked Eels”, “Sprats as Anchovi...

Felix Leiter finds himself in Japan, tracking down a beautiful, Russian spy from his past. But when the mission takes a turn for the worse, he will discover that there are more deadly schemes afoot in Tokyo and beyond! From superstar creative team James Robinson (Starman, Red Sonja) and Aaron Campbell (The Shadow, Uncanny) comes the Bond spin-off highlighting 007’s American counterpart, blending spy thrills with the dark alleys and darker deeds of crime fiction!

BEAR WITNESS TO THE TORMENTOR’S FINAL FATALITY . . . FOR NOW! (But don’t worry, she won’t be gone for long!) Even as the doors of the Catacomb draw closed in our 40-page finale, EC Comics’ most depraved horror hosts conspire to reveal a new legend of lethality that will soon take our readers by surprise! Join us for a fiendish farewell as comics legend James Robinson (Starman, Leave It to Chance) enters the annals of EC history . . . and struggles to leave with all of his skin still attach...

Do you still feel tired, bloated and battle cravings- even on your “healthy” diet?What if the real enemy isn’t fat or meat... but plants?Unlearn The Food Rules. Reclaim Your Energy. Eat Like How You Were Supposed To Eat!You’ve heard it all before: Eat your veggies. Fiber is life. Cut back on red meat or you’ll die before 50. Sound familiar?What if everything you’ve been told about “healthy eating” is not exactly ri...

Don’t be put off by the title. Death of A Shrinking Violet consists of 16 humorous, essays which represent some of my life experiences and views on the eccentricities of life. 1. From the person who has that inexplicable habit of going without a coat in the winter I just have to shake my head and wonder--“Where’s Your Coat?” 2. To the big-box stores where no one ever offers you help and robotic cleaning machines avoid patrons I say --“Damn You Sam’s Club--or Why Do We Buy in Bulk?”3...

In the tradition of the acclaimed film "The Red Violin," The Butterfly by Ryan James Robinson tells the tale of one special element, the migrating Monarch butterfly, as she weaves towards her destiny across landscapes as varying as the characters she meets, touching each with her beauty and grace.This butterfly, born to a very special generation, embarks upon a monumental voyage from the glistening blue shores of Lake Superior on Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the ancient Oyamel for...

The nation which has unmistakably assumed the leading role in European affairs during the past two hundred years is France. At the opening of the eighteenth century she already enjoyed a commanding position. In the wars to which the ambition of her king, Louis XIV, gave rise, almost all the countries of western Europe took part; even their colonies in distant regions were involved, and the map of the world was fundamentally altered. A generation after Louis XIV's death France began to be r...

Experience popular and favorite hymns from new and eye-opening perspectives with Devotional Thoughts on Favorite Hymns.This collection of 52 devotions will help you see the powerful, Christ-centered meanings in beloved spiritual songs such as, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," "Onward, Christian Soldiers," "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," and many more.Perfect for personal use and group Bible study, each devotion includes the hymn verse, a short devotional message,...

He is noble. He is seductive. He must marry you to consume you.Lady Margaret is troubled by prophetic visions of her own death--a terrifying visitation from a supernatural fiend intent on draining her blood. Her nightmares soon become reality when her betrothed arrives in the Scottish Isles: the aristocratic, charming, and utterly villainous Lord Ruthven.Ruthven is the creature of rumor and dread, the eponymous Vampire whose existence is rooted in a curse t...

Divine healing is commonly practiced today throughout Christendom and plays a significant part in the advance of Christianity in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Such wide acceptance of the doctrine within Protestantism did not come without hesitation or controversy. The prevailing view saw suffering as a divine chastening designed for growth in personal holiness, and something to be faced with submission and endurance. It was not until the nineteenth century that this understanding began ...