This book is an analysis of literary texts that question, critique, or subvert anthropocentrism, the notion that the universe and everything in it exists for humans. Bryan Moore examines ancient Greek and Roman texts; medieval to twentieth-century European texts; eighteenth-century French philosophy; early to contemporary American texts and poetry; and science fiction to demonstrate a historical basis for the questioning of anthropocentrism and contemplation of responsible environmental st...

A small eastern community becomes over-run by a growing army of scarecrows.This short story of approximately 8000 words was inspired by an actual legend from the Nova Scotia community of Necum Teuch.

Books 4-6 in the Brandon Hall series...Loose EndsHall is lured into a trap, then rescued by an old acquaintance. That same acquaintance also helps Hall get his next job. It’s nothing but a simple blackmail case. Only in this case, there’s nothing simple about it.Is anybody actually who they appear to be? And have we seen the last of James Rankin? Or is he the mastermind behind the latest case, once again?The Dead Cli...

Having trouble with starting his own business, and with some nudging from Charlotte, Hall gets roped into investigating the death of a college student. While Hall and Charlotte uncover the clues, there is still the question of a mysterious mastermind who’s behind it all.What seems like an open-and-shut case quickly turns into something more involving hitmen, an illegal prescription racket, and dead bodies piling up at an alarming rate.

Hall is lured into a trap, then rescued by an old acquaintance. That same acquaintance also helps Hall get his next job. It’s nothing but a simple blackmail case. Only in this case, there’s nothing simple about it.Is anybody actually who they appear to be? And have we seen the last of James Rankin? Or is he the mastermind behind the latest case, once again?

Hall’s latest case involves a woman who’s receiving threatening notes. As soon as he’s hired, though, the woman turns up dead. But that’s not the end of the case for Hall. Even though his client is dead, that won’t stop him. He’s going to get to the bottom of this case and find out the murderer.Through several twists and turns, Hall and Charlotte will find out who killed their dead client.

Hall’s on his first official case after becoming a private investigator. It’s supposed to be a simple, and boring case. All he had to do was follow a cheating husband and take some pictures. But for him, things are never that simple. He quickly gets swept up in a murder case, which leads to the name of an out-of-town hitman.As Hall investigates and tries to find the elusive hitman, more bodies pile up, and the name of one man keeps entering the picture. A man named Ripper who’s beh...

Secrets, Tips and Techniques: Deliver Powerful Presentations in a Few Simple Steps ~Based on Academic Research~ Develop powerful presentation techniques for any kind of public presentation: Many of us neglect the importance of storytelling in presentations. The book will introduce you to the most effective strategies and tips that can turn anyone into a persuasive and entertaining public speaker. After explaining what storytelling actually means in our lives and why it is essential to comm...

This is the thrilling story of Robert Smalls and the Confederate ship that he used to liberate himself, his family, and over a dozen others from enslavement.On the night of May 13th, 1862, as the Civil War raged on in the United States, 16 enslaved people decided they would reach freedom or die trying. Filled to the brim with suspense, this true story details how Robert Smalls commandeered a confederate ship through the Charleston harbor toward liberation at the Un...

In the tradition of Just Mercy, an inspirational memoir by WNBA star Maya Moore Irons and her husband, Jonathan Irons, who she helped free from a wrongful conviction. A journey for justice turned into a love story when Maya Moore, one of the WNBA's brightest stars, married the man she helped free from prison, Jonathan Irons. Jonathan was only 16 when he was arrested for a crime he did not commit. Maya Moore's family met Jonathan through a prison ministry program in 1999 and over time devel...

Two brothers. One prophecy. A world on the brink of destruction...Kaiel Toranth is overflowing with regret. Absent during his mother’s final days he is determined to pass the Trials and join the elite Daemon Hunters, hoping to build a safer future for himself and his brother, Darien.For centuries, the Summoners led humanity to heights undreamt of by their star-faring forefathers. But in their pursuit of power and immortality, ten Summoners opened a gateway ...

Someone’s after Brandon Hall. He doesn’t know who. He doesn’t know why. But he does know they’re dangerous.On the run from a gang that attacked him, Hall stumbles into the help of a beautiful computer expert. With her help, Hall will try to find out what the gang is after. Once they do, they will make everyone know that they attacked… the wrong man.