Christi's new high school is beautiful, a majestic, mysterious castle on a hill full of adventures for her and her best friends. But, on her first day of her freshman year, two incredible surprises turn Christi's world on its head: she meets Damian, who may just be the love of her life, and she and Damian are sent through a portal to another planet.Separated upon arrival, the two learn very quickly that this world is very, very different from their own. Home to many magical creatur...

In the night her whitened toes / cold sole on his calf / between his palms he warms / a slender foot – / twig bones, taut skin.Jean Van Loon’s father was a metallurgist in an Ottawa lab that contributed to the Manhattan Project. The Geiger counter he brought home exposed her mother’s dinner plate as radioactive. Her childhood friend’s father sold cobalt bombs to the Soviet Union. Unbeknownst even to the family, her mother worked for Canada’s Cold War intelligence service.Ro...

Why Do We Act Like There Is An Age Restriction on Spiritual Growth?For the last several decades, Western churches have focused the bulk of their resources on the early stages of discipleship—children’s Sunday school, youth group, college ministry. While these are all important, we have neglected the spiritual growth of those in the second half of life. In fact, an outside observer might think that after the growth of the college years, the goal is ...

In 'Tolerance,' Hendrik Willem Van Loon presents a compelling exploration of the historical and philosophical foundations of tolerance, weaving together narratives from various cultures and epochs to illuminate its significance in human society. Van Loon's literary style is both accessible and erudite, making complex concepts understandable to a broad audience. He employs vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, situating tolerance not just as a moral imperative but as a necessary fo...

"The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, 1795-1813" by Hendrik Willem Van Loon explores the transformative period in Dutch history during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This era was marked by significant political upheaval, including the fall of the old regime and the rise of new revolutionary ideas. Van Loon's narrative captures the essence of the Dutch struggle for independence and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the nation’...

In "Ancient Man: The Beginning of Civilizations," Hendrik Willem Van Loon embarks on an engaging journey through the dawn of humanity, artfully interweaving history, anthropology, and mythology. This work showcases Van Loon'Äôs renowned narrative style, combining scholarly rigor with emotional resonance, making ancient civilizations accessible and compelling to modern readers. Through detailed descriptions and vivid illustrations, he illuminates the complexities of human life from prehisto...

First published in 1921 and awarded the first Newbery Medal of 1922, "The Story of Mankind" follows the history of western civilization from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. Van Loon both wrote and illustrated this book, which he wrote for his grandchildren, in such a way that children would be learning in an entertaining way. From the development of writing and art to the formation of religion and politics, Van Loon emphasizes the people and events central to the changes and a...

This little book, telling the story of our national usurpation by a foreign enemy during the beginning of the nineteenth century, appears at a moment when our nearest neighbours are suffering the same fate which befell us more than a hundred years ago.I dedicate my work to the five soldiers of the Belgian army who saved my life near Waerloos.

Unless we are very lucky we shall sometimes lose ourselves in a sudden and dense fog of ignorance.Wherever we go we must carry our warm cloak of human sympathy and understanding for vast tracts of land will prove to be a sterile desert--swept by icy storms of popular prejudice and personal greed and unless we come well prepared we shall forsake our faith in humanity and that, dear boys, would be the worst thing that could happen to any of us.

A comic-book introduction to economics from David Orrell, the author of Economyths: 11 Ways Economics Gets it Wrong. With illustrations from Borin Van Loon. Part of the internationally-recognised Introducing Graphic Guide series.Today, it seems, all things are measured by economists. The so-called 'dismal science' has never been more popular - or, given its failure to predict or prevent the recent financial crisis, more controversial.But what are t...

The essays in this volume discuss the various approaches to New Materialism in Sociology and Philosophy. They raise the questions of what New Materialism consists of and whether it in fact should be considered a radical change in Social Theory. Are the ideas of a “material turn”, as the theory is formulated and in its assumptions, foreshadowed by the classical philosophies of Spinoza and Tarde? Do these new approaches bring substantially new perspectives to Social Theory? A further goal of...

It’s time to change the way we see babies.Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your bab...