A colorfully decorated Christmas tree, lit with twinkling lights, provokes awe and delight. We understand the lighted tree as a central symbol of the Christmas season, but what are the roots of the tradition? Who first thought to bedeck a tree, to bring it inside? How and where did the local activity grow into a widespread tradition, and how has the Christmas tree traveled across time and continents? Bernd Brunner's brief history—enriched by a selection of delightful and unusual historic...

A colorfully decorated Christmas tree, lit with twinkling lights, provokes awe and delight. We understand the lighted tree as a central symbol of the Christmas season, but what are the roots of the tradition? Who first thought to bedeck a tree, to bring it inside? How and where did the local activity grow into a widespread tradition, and how has the Christmas tree traveled across time and continents? Bernd Brunner's brief history—enriched by a selection of delightful and unusual historic...

This anthology collects all 25 original stories from the fourth year of Diabolical Plots, an online magazine of science fiction and fantasy. Manuals for memory tourism, a secret order of monks that tries to use a scriptural technicality to put off the end of the world indefinitely, a friendly nonbinary tank at a science fiction convention, a questionable academic paper published at a university of magic, living fossils awakened when the coal formed of them burns. The stories vary from humo...

The official journal of the Mid-America Theatre ConferenceTheatre History Studies (THS) is a peer-reviewed journal of theatre history and scholarship published annually since 1981 by the Mid-America Theatre Conference (MATC), a regional body devoted to theatre scholarship and practice. The conference is dedicated to the growth and improvement of all forms of theatre throughout a twelve-state region encompassing Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mic...

Did you know that everything that you do is a direct result of using your subconscious mind? You may not be aware of it, but behind the scenes the subconscious is working 24 hours a day recording everything that happens to you. It is also recording responses to given triggers. If you feel fear or apprehension, this is because your subconscious has registered some resistance to doing whatever it is that you are trying to do. Your failures and your successes therefore depend upon changing th...

Looking for London travel advice that’s more like chatting with a well-informed friend? Look no further than Benjamin Smith's Easy Guide to London. This guide is packed with fiercely opinionated, funny, and incredibly useful tips that go beyond the typical tourist traps. Whether you're keen on visiting Big Ben or the Harry Potter studios, Trafalgar Square or the V&A, Benjamin cuts through the noise with straightforward advice on what’s truly worth your time—and what’s not.This guid...

Planning a Trip to Italy? Unveil Italy's Enchanting Beauty with Our Ultimate Travel Guide!Embark on an unforgettable Italian adventure with the "Italy Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Italy with Best Tips for First-Timers." This meticulously crafted guidebook is your indispensable companion as you explore Italy's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Tailored specifically for first-time travelers, this comprehensive guide provides expert advice, insider tip...

London Travel Guide 2024: Your Ultimate CompanionDiscover the vibrant heart of the United Kingdom with the London Travel Guide 2024. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to experience London like never before.What’s Inside:Detailed Maps: Navigate the bustling streets of London with ease. Our guide includes meticulously detailed maps of all major attractions, neighborhoods, and transport rout...

Most people will tell you that they want to improve themselves and grow emotionally. This process of introspection and self-reflection is never easy. It requires the ability to understand and handle your emotions in a healthy manner, and this always takes time and patience. That is why this book, "Emotional Intelligence: Exploring the Most Powerful Intelligence Ever Discovered," has been written just for you. This book is meant to help make the process of emotional development cle...

Do you ever wonder why some people get to achieve their dreams whereas some people never even get close to that? Well this book will help you learn how to embrace positive thinking in order to achieve success in your life. So, what makes the difference between someone who seems to get things done, achieve success, and seem to have it all and someone who does not seem to get things done? Well, the one thing that has a huge impact on whether you pursue your dreams or not is your mind....

The assumption of this book is that too many of us simply accept that our thinking is out of our control. Somehow our minds have become swamped with negative thoughts, negative attitudes and lack of self-esteem and we have allowed ourselves to believe that we are powerless to change this.The fact is we can change the way we think and we are the ones best equipped to do so. By following some simple steps we can change our outlook from that of cynical negativity to one of positive op...

Inspector Victoria Rhodes works long hours as one of the last clean cops on San Francisco's crumbling police force. When a double murder claims the life of a city prosecutor in the exclusive covenant community of Atlantis, Rhodes is assigned as liaison between the SFPD investigation and the investigation run by the private security force known as the ASM.Public Prosecutor Katherine Radcliffe was the face of local politics, fighting to resurrect the fallen city of San Francisco by b...