In the first century B.C., a boy, Barukh, sees his wealthy merchant father murdered by a rival trading family in Roman Syria. The child vows revenge, but a family servant flees with him eastward to Babylon, part of Rome's rival empire, Parthia. Years later, Barukh has become a member of a successful Babylonian trading company. When three magi, who have studied the stars, inform the ruler of Babylon that the heavens have foretold the birth of a king of the Jews, the ruler sees a chance to s...

"Billy Bell, Part 2 The rest of the Redesdale Roadmans's Poems" is an ebook companion volume to "Billy Bell: Redesdale Roadman, Border Bard". That book contained a selection of the poetry he wrote with wit, warmth and humour a century ago about the area and people he knew, mainly in Northumberland and around the Scottish Borders. This book contains all the rest of the poems plus a Glossary of Border and Redesdale dialect words and a chapter about many of the people in the poems. The projec...

Recipient of the 2026 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's Eugene Sledge AwardIn this sharp, challenging memoir, Col Seth Folsom lays bare the complexities of modern military combat advisor missions at the twilight of America’s longest war. Nothing Here Worth Dying For tells the story of his command of Task Force Lion—a “purpose-built” combat advisor team—and his frenetic 2017 deployment to Iraq’s Al Anbar Province. Charged with the daunting task of advising...

Some of the sketches constituting these Antiquarian Gleanings were done before the idea of publication presented itself: very soon, however, the author found that objects of antiquarian interest were sufficiently numerous in this Nor-Humbrian province to suggest the advantage of going over the field, pencil in hand, and dedicating a small work to its Ornamental Antiquities.In following out this intention, the author has not confined himself to any particular class of objects. In som...

Older adults are a diverse cohort with a wide array of capacities, interests, and needs. Despite the fact that aging is a highly individualized and complex process, it continues to be stereotyped, especially in Western cultures. Any stereotype—positive or negative—fails to acknowledge the diversity of individuals within the group and can be used to justify social oppression and prejudice. All too often, older adults are viewed as a burden on society rather than celebrated for the incredibl...

A Short Sketch of the Evidence for the Abolition of the Slave Trade: Delivered Before a Committee of the House of Commons. To which is Added, Recommendations of the Subject to the Serious Attention of People in General. (Google) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Abstract from the year 2016 in the subject Psychology - Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology, Prevention, grade: 99.00/100.00, California State University, East Bay (CSUB), course: Abnormal Pshchology 315, language: English, abstract: This paper uses the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition" (DSM-5) to analyze a movie character, Martin Burney from the 1991film "Sleeping With the Enemy". Martin Burney’s behavior and personality are scrutinized using diagnosti...

This book is about relationship building, especially in a marriage. I will share experiences showing the differences between generally common and biblically based results. I would like to help you through this book to increase positive results of your communication skills and restore and maintain a Godly peace in your relationship. You are the ruler of your atmosphere, so if you let love, trust, grace, and faithfulness abide at all times, your marriage communication will have a better outc...

Antiquarian Gleanings in the North of England is a richly illustrated exploration of the region's historical artifacts and architectural treasures. This insightful work provides a comprehensive look at antique furniture, plate, church decorations, and other objects of historical significance found in the North of England.The book serves as both a visual feast and a scholarly resource, showcasing detailed examples of antique craftsmanship and design from various per...

In the Gray Area is a Marine officer’s reflection of his tour of duty as the leader for an advisor team embedded with an Iraqi Army infantry battalion. In February 2008 Major Folsom deployed to Iraq as Team Leader, Military Transition Team 0733. During this deployment his advisor team was embedded with the 7th Iraqi Army Division. Tasked with the mission to train, coach, mentor, and advise the new Iraqi Army’s 3rd Battalion, 28th Brigade, the Marines of Military Transition Team 07...

Some of the sketches constituting these Antiquarian Gleanings were done before the idea of publication presented itself: very soon, however, the author found that objects of antiquarian interest were sufficiently numerous in this Nor-Humbrian province to suggest the advantage of going over the field, pencil in hand, and dedicating a small work to its Ornamental Antiquities. In following out this intention, the author has not confined himself to any particular class of objects. In some case...

The night before his final exams, a semi-alcoholic teenager packs up his gear and disappears into the woods. Totally unprepared for bush life, he nearly dies until he meets someone else who has her own reasons to hide.