Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Ludwig XV 13 is the most complete surviving copy of Fiore's work and has been painstakingly translated by Colin Hatc...

"Words" is a piece that challenges the meaning of existence and cries out for reason, without which it would be nearly impossible to control our passions, which often demand action but not necessarily in the appropriate way.The author makes a direct appeal to the reader's interest in the need to internalize the concepts that need to guide humanity toward a more dignified port.The author attempts to balance the forces of existence and clear up the misunderstanding that has b...

As Christopher Mason grapples with his deteriorating mind, he evolves from a staunch advocate of the law into a relentless warrior fueled by his daughter's pain. Each step forward unearths layers of corruption, deception, and the unsettling failures of a legal system meant to protect the vulnerable. To the Edge of Nothingness masterfully delves into the fragility of memory and the essence of identity, weaving past and present into a desperate race against time. At its heart, this ...

Fiore dei Liberi was a weapons-master from Italy who was active in the 14th and early 15th century. After fifty years of training Italy's elite, he put his art to paper and created the Flower of Battle. The Flower of Battle covers unarmed combat, the use of the dagger, sword, spear, axe as well as fighting in armor, without and on horseback as well as other odds and ends. MS Ludwig XV 13 is the most complete surviving copy of Fiore's work and has been painstakingly translated by Colin Hatc...

Acoustics: Sound Fields and Transducers is a thoroughly updated version of Leo Beranek's classic 1954 book that retains and expands on the original's detailed acoustical fundamentals while adding practical formulas and simulation methods. Serving both as a text for students in engineering departments and as a reference for practicing engineers, this book focuses on electroacoustics, analyzing the behavior of transducers with the aid of electro-mechano-acoustical circuits. Assuming knowledg...

Based on interviews with forty rural Protestant clergy, Mellow argues that male and female clergy challenge gendered definitions of work by focusing on obligation, context, visibility, and time. She also considers how clergy's work is shaped by the rural setting, arguing that we must consider how work is "placed" as well as gendered.

Why are some eras of American politics characterized by broad, bipartisan harmony and others by rancorous partisanship? In The State of Disunion, Nicole Mellow argues that these oscillations are a product of how the two major parties respond, or fail to respond, to the demands of regional constituents. While scholars have long believed that in the twentieth century the nation supplanted regions as the engine of American politics, Mellow uncovers a contrary dynamic. She shows the w...

Memories of a Betrayal is an expression of fictional events. It was written in hope to inspire others who may have endured some relatable experiences. It is my wish to let them know they are not alone, and although life may bring some heartache and disappointments, their past is only the beginning of their journey. The ending is entirely up to them. Forgiveness releases love and sets them free.

From the Dusty Village to Building a Business Empire: The Story of Thomas MalungaThis is the extraordinary true story of Thomas Malunga, a man whose life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Born in 1988 in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, Thomas's childhood was marked by hardship and struggle. He became a cowherd at 9, sold coconuts barefoot at 10, and lost his mother at 17. The pain didn't stop there - he lost his brother to suicide at 24 and ende...

Dangerous Desires.Forbidden Secrets.Saving someone is one thing, but nursing a handsome and irresistible guy back to health is another...A snowstorm is coming and that may not be the only thing Sacha Price will have to contend with.Trapped with a stranger.Adam is reserved and careful with women. He's been burnt repeatedly. His savior, Sacha, is everything good and all the things bad. She...

Would you dare to speak with a killer… in English? The Dahmer Files is not just a story — it s a real language-learning experience packed into a gripping psychological drama. When agent Perry Blake is sent to interview Jeffrey Dahmer just days before his death, he s not there to investigate crimes. He s there to understand a man the world calls a monster. What follows is an intense, emotional, and unforgettable exchange that challenges the limits of empathy — and your English vocabulary. D...

Getting pregnant and childbirth are two of life’s greatest miracles. Most women, when asked the question, “What was the most memorable event in your life?” often cite pregnancy and childbirth.