When M. E. Stearn was seven years old, the nun teaching my Catechism class told him that Mary immaculately conceived Jesus. His mother immediately disabused him of this idea, stating, unequivocally, that Mary was just another fourteen-year-old who got pregnant, arguably and ironically planting the seed for this book. The theist belief that God exists as a conscious entity in some form other than that of matter or energy denies, by definition, the actual existence of God. Atheism denies the...

Adda and Iridian have survived the murderous AI that tried to kill them in Barbary Station and an evil megacorporation in Mutiny at Vesta but now they’ll need all of their ingenuity to make it to the end of this epic trilogy.Adda Karpe and Iridian Nassir are on the run—both from the authorities who want to imprison them and the artificial intelligence that want to control their minds. Trapped on a desolat...

The smart city that secures the world's idyllic way of life is failing, and it's up to a single engineer to find out why.Engineer Elys Kundakçi has been on the run since the fascist Republic's secret police framed her for a disaster that wasn't her fault. When she's picked up by a squad of armored social workers from an independent planet, she finds herself in a much-needed safe harbor.The social workers rescued Elys so she can fix the station's smart city ...

With the Movie Makers by Myron M. Stearns offers an insider’s perspective on the emerging world of cinema in the early 20th century. Stearns takes readers behind the scenes of Hollywood and other film production centers, exploring the creative processes, technical challenges, and personalities involved in the making of motion pictures. The book offers detailed accounts of the filmmakers, actors, and crew who were instrumental in shaping the film industry during its formative years.Stearns ...

Travel to a beautiful but dangerous tropical island located in the heart of the hurricane belt. Cruise there with Mick Holiday on a classic wooden yacht. Visit lovely Cayo Buccan, found beyond the edge of most nautical charts. Navigate past the treacherous rocks of La Puta Reef. Explore this remote land of pristine sandy beaches, coconut palms and mystery. Join in the search for the fabulous buried treasure of legendary pirate Edgardo Cabron.Consid...

***Prison Recipes and Prison Cookbooks***provides an innovative exploration of U.S.-based prison cookbooks using a narrative criminological approach.The book relies on the voices of prison cookbook authors to argue that cookbook narratives are a form of communication with the free world. Further, the book undertakes thematic analyses of prison cookery and narratives to illuminate the intersections of incarceration with abolition, gender, literacy, and dehumanization. The reader is ...

Adda and Iridian have survived the murderous AI that tried to kill them in Barbary Station...but now they'll need all of their ingenuity to escape the evil megacorporation that wants to own them, in this second space adventure in the Shieldrunner Pirates trilogy. Adda Karpe and Iridian Nassir have escaped the murderous AI that was trapping them on Barbary Station, and earned themselves a place on Captain Sloane's fabled pirate crew. And now that they've arrived at Vesta, Sloane's home base...

The Rise and Fall of the Roman World: 6 Classic Historical Roman Novels offers a mesmerizing exploration of the Roman era through a kaleidoscope of narratives that traverse the spectrum from epic battles to intimate political intrigue. This exceptional anthology encapsulates the grandeur and tumult of Roman history, illustrating the empire's complex tapestry through varied literary styles, from the dramatic to the introspective. Each novel stands out in its ability to capture the essence o...

The essential resource on military and political strategy and the making of the modern worldThe New Makers of Modern Strategy is the next generation of the definitive work on strategy and the key figures who have shaped the theory and practice of war and statecraft throughout the centuries. Featuring entirely new entries by a who’s who of world-class scholars, this new edition provides global, comparative perspectives on strategic thought from antiquity to...

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplantsWith plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium centerpiece, or arrange an artful display of air plants, this book will p...

There is a generally accepted structure in the screenwriting business. I will show you illustrations with some modifications due to uploading, which sometime distorts documents. There are programs you can buy for your computer, which are helpful. The library has many books on screenplay writing, this book will steer you in the right direction. When you finish your first draft let it sit awhile.

Microbiology For Dummies (9781119544425) was previously published as Microbiology For Dummies (9781118871188). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Microbiology is the study of life itself, down to the smallest particleMicrobiology is a fascinating field that explores life down to the tiniest level. Did you kno...