The Whispering Forest follows Elric, a twelve-year-old boy from Elder Hollow, who stumbles into a forbidden woodland while chasing a runaway spellbook. Guided by Nib, a sharp-witted fairy squirrel, Elric discovers the Glimmerwell, bonds with a living wand, and faces enemies from the Eastern Plateau. As he journeys deeper into the heartwood, Elric uncovers long-buried truths about his missing father, the cost of magic, and the destiny the forest has chosen for him....

God by His Spirit has imparted His gifts in His servants for service. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are for service and not for selfish gain. In this series, we are going to examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the purpose for each gift that are listed in I Corinthians 12:8-10. The gifts of the Spirit are given by the will of God. The gifts of the Spirit are for fulfilling the will of God. There are different manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit, but it is the same Holy Spirit that...

Teaching English in Japan is not just a job, it's a life. To live this intriguing life, you need information and a plan. This revised and updated Second Edition focuses on the steps to become an English teacher in Japan, unique teaching tips and recommendations on how to work smart and live well in Japan. It also includes information and anecdotes about money, jobs, visas, food, hot springs, capsule hotels and daily life. Read about the Restroom Knock, The Case of the Missing Westerners an...

How did new literatures begin in the Middle Ages and what does it mean to ask about such beginnings? These are the questions this volume pursues across the regions and languages of medieval Europe, from Iceland, Scandinavia, and Iberia through Irish, Welsh, English, French, Dutch, Occitan, German, Italian, Czech, and Croatian to Medieval Greek and the East Slavonic of early Rus. Focusing on vernacular scripted cultures and their complicated relationships with the established literary cultu...

In the Cold War era, the confrontation between capitalism and communism played out not only in military, diplomatic, and political contexts, but also in the realm of culture—and perhaps nowhere more so than the cultural phenomenon of sports, where the symbolic capital of athletic endeavor held up a mirror to the global contest for the sympathies of citizens worldwide. The Whole World Was Watching examines Cold War rivalries through the lens of sporting activities and competitions ...

BRAND NEW & EXPANDED EDITION! Packed with dozens of additional horror titles.Are you obsessed with John Carpenter's iconic music for the Halloween series? Do you thrill to the unforgettable stabs of the Psycho score, or the pounding synths of Goblin's soundtrack to Suspiria? Do you find yourself being pulled into the hair-raising modern scores for the likes of Get Out, Hereditary, and It Follows?You're not alone.

James Gillet recounts his adventures with the Texas Rangers 1856-1937. In a very entertaining style he recounts personal stories of wars, feuds, battles with the Apache nation and pursuing robbers and murderers. From these stories, and others like them, arose the many legends of courage and daring among the Texas Rangers. “The Texas Rangers, as an organization, dates from the spring of 1836. When the Alamo had fallen before the onslaught of the Mexican troops and the frightful massacre had...

A missing prince who's a hemp farmer. An orc full of cliches. A wizard apprentice starting his first Fate Quest.Please note that these are not kids books! They contain adult themes, adult humor, and mild adult language.Gungren is tired of waiting to become a full-fledged wizard. Unfortunately for Gungren, Whizzfiddle isn’t one who takes well to pushy apprentices. But when the Fates decide to give one of their infamous quests to Gungren, it leaves Wh...

A land where laughs and adventure are the real magic...~~~ All 8 books from the Land of Ononokin are here in one big box set! ~~~Let's turn standard fantasy on its head! Fans of Monty Python and hilarious fantasy can jump into a bundle of comedic mayhem for one low price.Goofy wizards, toothless vampires, business-savvy orcs, caring zombies, and a halfling mafia make up only a small cast of oddities that define the land of Ononokin! There's an Upperwo...

A touching tale of unlikely friends and the jerk who tries to kill them.Please note that these are not kids books! They contain adult themes, adult humor, and mild adult language.Paulie Vergen is your average, everyday vampire. He's short, overweight, balding, and has only one fang. He's also a bit lacking in the realm of self-confidence.Life was what it was for Paulie until the day a newly infected werewolf landed on his doorstep. That day ...

An industrious gnome. A human-raised orc. A halfling mafia boss looking to sell protection.Please note that these are not kids books! They contain adult themes, adult humor, and mild adult language.Gappy Whirligig is an industrious gnome who has yet to reach the Age of Tinkering. He's 42. All he wants to do is build a flying contraption. Unfortunately, building such a device requires a fuel source that may make him explode, and the gnome town of Hub...

Quick Hits for Teaching with Digital Humanities: Successful Strategies from Award-Winning Teachers is an edited collection of 24 articles that aims to introduce faculty, administrators, and staff to ways in which digital techniques from the arts, humanities, and social sciences can be incorporated in the classroom. These techniques can enhance learning and professional development experiences for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty alike. This essential handbook illust...