Sword of Fire 3 continues the series' tradition of presenting exciting and colorful tales of Sword & Sorcery at the novella length.This volume contains "The Rise of the Bane-Blood" by G. W. Thomas, tales of Malis the swordwoman with the glowing sword and her battles with the temple of assassins that spawned her."The Eye of Sirama" by M. D. Jackson is the first of a new series about Bradik the Slayer."The Brides of Drigoona" by Will Parker is a sea adventure featurin...

Eight years, three kids, and one cross-country move. Can love alone bring their marriage back from the brink?Dylan Sorrento fell in love with Jeanine Wendlock the moment he saw her singing karaoke in a dive bar in Santa Monica. An unplanned pregnancy, a quick wedding, and three babies later, Dylan was content as the captain of L.A. Princes hockey team, with Jeanine thriving as the leader of the team's wives and girlfriends.When Dylan gets traded across the ...

In the United States and Europe, an increasing emphasis on equality has pitted rights claims against each other, raising profound philosophical, moral, legal, and political questions about the meaning and reach of religious liberty. Nowhere has this conflict been more salient than in the debate between claims of religious freedom, on one hand, and equal rights claims made on the behalf of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, on the other. As new rights f...

Opening the Inner World is a thought-provoking work that creates a bridge between psychology and spirituality, offering a holistic approach to well-being that nurtures both mind and spirit. The authors skillfully demonstrate how IFS, a cutting-edge therapeutic model developed by Richard Schwartz, aligns with and is enriched by Swedenborg’s spiritual teachings. Readers will delve into the multiplicity of the human mind, uncovering the inherent goodness within all aspects of the self. The au...

Unravel the Extremes: A Journey Towards a More Balanced DemocracyIn an era where political discourse is increasingly polarized, Thomas T. Taylor provides a beacon of hope. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about rising extreme elements in American politics and yearning for a more balanced, inclusive democracy.Taylor, known as "Mr. Friendly" in his hometown, has been a stalwart in local politics since his early twenties. He brings a unique perspective with a rich...

Ever wondered how the intricate web of politics and the judiciary intertwines? "Politics on Trial: The Judiciary’s Role in Sorting Truth from Fiction" takes you on a riveting journey through the legal landscape of political assertions, providing a clear lens to view the blurred lines between free speech, perjury, and the many shades in between.Immerse yourself in the world of politics, law, and justice as the author, Thomas T. Taylor, delves deep into the pivotal role courts play i...

Delve into the intricate dance of free speech in the United States. "Walls of Words" is not just another book about the First Amendment; it is a deep dive into the intricate boundaries that define our freedom of expression. With a rich blend of history, jurisprudence, and real-world examples, this book paints a comprehensive picture of how speech has been shaped, celebrated, and suppressed since the founding of America.Ever wondered about the intentions of the Founding Fathers when...

Out in the Rural is the unlikely story of the Tufts-Delta Health Center, which in 1966 opened in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to become the first rural community health center in the United States. Its goal was simple: to provide health care and outreach to the region's thousands of rural poor, most of them black sharecroppers who had lived without any medical resources for generations. In Out in the Rural, historian Thomas J. Ward explores the health center's story alongsid...

A scientific and historical study of crops and their age-old relationship with human civilizationThe cultivation and harvesting of crops have been at the heart of human culture and development for thousands of years. As we have grown from hunter-gatherers into agrarian societies and industrial economies, our ongoing relationship with the plants that feed us and support our manufacturing has also evolved. So too, of course, have those plants themselves, with the com...

The sociological imagination and the artistic imagination have been historically intertwined, at once reciprocal and conflicting, complementary and tensional. This connection is nowhere more apparent than in the work of Zygmunt Bauman. His conception and practice of sociology were always infused with a literary and artistic sensibility. He wrote extensively on the relationship between sociology and the arts, and especially on sociology and literature; he frequently drew on literary writers...

This 2nd volume contains the following 50 works, arranged by authors' last names: Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen] Beauty And The Beast [Barbot de Villeneuve, Gabrielle-Suzanne] The Law [Frédéric Bastiat] Cabin Fever [B. M. Bower] Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë] The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler] Discourse on the Method [Descartes] Sister Carrie [Theodore Dreiser] The Three Musketeers [Alexandre Dumas] A Simple Soul [Flaubert] The Good Soldier [Ford Madox Ford] North and South [Elizabeth C...

Award-winning radio producer and voice actor Joe Bevilacqua, a.k.a. Joe Bev, presents an hour of film noir parodies. This volume includesThe Mysterious Thief of ThievesThe SafeThe Japanese SandmanThe Mystery of the Missing CoinThe Camp Kilmer Case