James Baldwin’s final novel is “the work of a born storyteller at the height of his powers” (The New York Times Book Review).“Not everything is lost. Responsibility cannot be lost, it can only be abdicated. If one refuses abdication, one begins again.”The stark grief of a brother mourning a brother opens this stunning, unforgettable novel. Here, in a monumental saga of love and rage, James Baldwin goes back to Harlem, to the church of his ...

Minorcan Voices brings to light one of America's most overlooked chapters: the story of the 1,403 Mediterranean men, women and children who came to British East Florida in 1768 with hopes of land and freedom. Instead, they endured nine years of brutal labor, disease, and loss on Dr. Andrew Turnbull's indigo colony that today is New Smyrna Beach, Florida. 964 of the Minorcans died and were buried there and not a single grave has ever been found. Blending rigorous research with moving histor...

Crowned in Shadows, Torn by LoveIn a kingdom ruled by strength, loyalty is a weapon—and love is a liability. I should have been untouchable. Alpha by blood, heir to two dominions, and destined to command. But destiny has a cruel way of testing even the strongest hearts.He was everything I never knew I needed: fierce, unwavering, the fire that could burn away fear. And I was supposed to claim him. But the world we inherited was unyielding, and the choices we made left nothin...

The Assassin's Rejection: Bound by Duty, Torn by DesireI was trained to kill without hesitation, to follow orders without question. But some orders… some people… don’t leave room for loyalty.I never expected to face her again—the one I should have never wanted. She’s fire and defiance wrapped in beauty, a challenge I can’t ignore, even as the world around us demands I stay cold, controlled, untouchable. Every glance, every brush of her presence reminds me of what I lost, wh...

"Artificial Fire-Works" by Robert Jones is a captivating exploration of the human experience through the lens of creativity and imagination. The narrative weaves together themes of art, passion, and the ephemeral nature of life, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys. Jones's prose is both lyrical and thought-provoking, drawing readers into a world where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. The characters are richly developed, each representing different facets of art...

Battle Mage Edward has returned. Now Edward, Wizard Noland, the Headmaster of the Franconian Wizards Academy, and Donovan have to piece together the mystery of who in the Kingdom of Franconia is protecting the dragons, and why.Gek, the Great Dragon, and his Sea Dragon mate, Azure have just learned that Dragons can transform themselves into humans with magic. Now they must seek out other Dragon ‘Changed Ones’ and enlist their help in the coming war with the humans.Donovan is...

In "The Honor of Dragons," embark on a thrilling journey into a world where ancient rivalries and hidden powers collide. When Gek's mother falls victim to the Royal Guard's treachery, he seeks refuge in the depths of the forest. There, he encounters his enigmatic grandfather, Ard, whose wisdom and guidance become Gek's only hope for survival.As Gek learns the ways of his kind—hunting, spellcasting, flight, and the art of breathing fire—he harbors a burning desire to reunite with hi...

The Welsh criminal justice system is unique. While the country has its own devolved government and parliament, there is no Welsh equivalent of the Scottish or Northern Irish justice systems. Rather, the writ of England and Wales criminal justice institutions continues to run. Yet the extensive responsibilities of Wales’s devolved institutions ensure that they necessarily play a significant role in criminal justice. As a result, the Welsh criminal justice system operates across a ‘jagged ed...

Bristol is a major city and port in the south-west of England. In medieval times, it became the third largest city in the kingdom, behind London and York. Bristol was founded in the late Saxon period and grew rapidly in the 12th and 13th centuries. Initially, seaborne trading links with Ireland and France were particularly significant; later, from the 16th century onwards, the city became a focus for trade with Iberia, Africa, and the New World. This led to the growth of new industries suc...

This book began out of a desire to see newly qualified clinicians and psychologists in training, finding approaches to therapy that, perhaps, they have not had the opportunity to engage with within their training. Although training programs for Clinical Psychologists within the United Kingdom are held in high esteem it is my experience that face to face work with clients is, to a large degree, led by the experience and methodologies employed by supervising clinicians. Psychology training a...

Do you feel as though you're sinking and drowning in life? Have the storms of life been holding you back? If so, then this book is a must-read for you. I have fought and won many battles against the darkness of anger, fear, trust, and doubt; and so can you. I am not a pastor or a theologian. I work a secular job just like most of you and think you will find this book beneficial.

Robert J. Burdette's lively 1877 humor collection turns everyday life into a stage for wit, irony, and affectionate satire. From mock-serious prefaces and newspaper-style sketches to comic essays on family life, writing, and American manners, the volume delights in the absurdities of ordinary experience. Its title piece, "The Rise and Fall of the Mustache," imagines Adam as a bewildered, overworked father, burdened less by Eden than by boys, weeds, sleepless nights, and the endless questio...