Curiosities returns with new steampunk stories of mysterious machines, curious contraptions, mannerly magicks, and tea. Ever so much tea.Illustrative collages by Martini Discovolante.The stories:Dorothea Defies Convention by A.J. BrennanThe Death Trade by Natasha C. CalderThe Instant by Harris CoverleyMary Shelley and the St Pancras Ghoul by Ian C. DouglasInkec by MM SchreierThe There-It-Is Store by Adam GaylordShards by JL G...

What are the political and social implications of the gospel?In Our Program, Abraham Kuyper presents a Christian alternative to the secular politics of his day. At that time, the church and state were closely tied, with one usually controlling the other. But Kuyper's political framework showed how church and state can engage with each other while remaining separate. His insights, though specific to his time and place, remain highly relevant to Christians i...

Set in an explosive new world inspired by a fusion of South African and Finnish mythology, Born of Malice is a queer dark fantasy of epic stakes for fans of Chinazo Bado, James Islington, and John Gwynne. God-siblings clash across realms and amidst political machinations, bleeding reality-breaking chaos into the streets.Savat is an ancient city steeped in old magic. But the once god-fearing Savati people find themselves ...

This work details the theological sources and moral significance of the life and work of the Scottish moral philosopher Adam Smith (1723–1790).The panel of contributors deepens our understanding of Adam Smith in his religious and theological context and the significance of this understanding for contemporary moral, economic, and political challenges to modern social life. The chapters cover a broad range of disciplinary and historical concerns, from Smith’s view of providence and h...

**OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWhat are the most valuable things that everyone should know?**Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan B Peterson has influenced the modern understanding of personality, and now he has become one of the world's most popular public thinkers, with his lectures on topics from the Bible to romantic relationships to mythology drawing tens of millions of viewers. In an era of unprecedented change and polarizing politi...

Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place—where strange topiary trees loomed—the evil visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escaped, the spell of Gasazi still seemed to penetrate into his everyday world. In this extraordinary, unusual, and unique book, Chris Van Allsburg explores both ...

LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING AND CAMPING offers insight into gear selection and techniques that can be used to reduce pack weight and decrease the margin of risk that occurs by taking less weight in the backcountry. This book is an ideal primer for the lightweight backpacking student who desires to build a solid foundation of knowledge about equipment and skills.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the range of feed additives utilised by the sector to optimise pig nutrition, including amino acids and exogenous enzymesConsiders both established and emerging alternative feed sources for pigs, such as insects and corn fermented proteinAddresses the key challenges in developing nutritional guidelines to achieve optimal growth whilst also minimising costs and environmental impact

A debut poetry collection exploring themes of family and identity while examining the experiences of a second-generation Filipino immigrant in America.Tula: a ruined Toltec capital; a Russian city known for its accordions; Tagalog for "poem."Prismatic, startling, rich with meaning yet sparely composed, Chris Santiago's debut collection of poems—selected by A. Van Jordan as the winner of the 2016 Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry—begins with one wor...

The Native American Inhabitants of the Utah Territory have a long, eventful history and rich culture, from the ancient Fremont Indians to the historical tribes of Utes and Shoshones. This territory has been their homeland since before the 1100's. This book combines anthropological studies, federal records, and period newspapers to discuss the impact of Euro-American invasions, settlements, wars, reservations, and federal policies pertaining to Native Americans.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time. Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage that colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper's doctrine of common grace shines as he displays a nuanced and respectful understanding of the Muslim world.Though an a...

Be Held By Him: Finding God When Life Knocks You Off Your FeetWhen faith feels impossible and you're running on empty, you need someone who truly gets it.Chronic illness. Overwhelming grief. Spiritual emptiness. If you're barely hanging on and wondering if God has forgotten your name, this book meets you exactly where you are.Written by someone who's been there. Born from the author's battle through ...