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...

Two engineers hijack a spaceship to join some space pirates—only to discover the pirates are hiding from a malevolent AI. Now they have to outwit the AI if they want to join the pirate crew—and survive long enough to enjoy it.Adda and Iridian are newly minted engineers, but aren’t able to find any work in a solar system ruined by economic collapse after an interplanetary war. Desperate for employment, they hijack a colony ship and plan to join a famed pirate crew l...

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 ...

Welcome to the fabulous Chances Are Show, starring famed game show host Slim Chance. Follow the live broadcasts from dangerous locations with a bizarre cast of characters. Meet Lightning Larry, Flying Raoul, Sark Sharkley, Biff Collins and Haile Solaros. Follow the adventures of Mick Holiday on the water in the Florida Keys. Visit remote Cay Sal Bank. Tour the sketchy side of Key West. Attend the Fantasy Fest celebration and spectacular Cayo Hueso pirate parade. Stay in to...

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...

Insanity: Its Causes and Prevention is a comprehensive and insightful treatise authored by Henry Putnam Stearns, M.D., first published in the late 19th century. Drawing upon his extensive experience as a physician and superintendent of a state asylum, Stearns delves deeply into the complex subject of mental illness, offering a detailed exploration of its origins, manifestations, and the societal factors that contribute to its prevalence. The book systematically examines the physiological, ...

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.

This book is designed for the person interested in a basic book on self hypnosis. This book represents a compendium of many areas of interest that I have observed with clients and associates. You have a valuable tool at your dispose. You can develop and infinite array of talents when the motivation strikes you. No job, problem, goal are out of your reach. Practicing 15 minutes a day is all it takes.