This is the story of a few men who valued justice more than life. They were members of the large Corps of Samurai in the feudal domain of Akô in western Japan. But when their lord committed the crime of drawing his sword within the castle of the Shogun, the law decreed that he should be sentenced to death, that his heir would not inherit the domain, and all of his vassals would become ronin, dismissed from employment, evicted from their homes, and deprived of their income. All 308 samurai ...

Its time that people on the street have more access to truth about things that directly affect them. Some of you may think that this is a novel, to be burnt after reading. I strongly differ with you on that point; Marvin Gaye had it right years ago, when he asked the question Whats Going On? For those of us on the streets we need to know, if we are going to survive in this world. No, dont burn the novel, go find out whats going on in your community, city, county, state, and country. Know w...

The culmination of a critical study of neo-pragmatism philosophy and its application to planning, Dialogical Planning in a Fragmented Society begins with philosopher Stanley M. Stein's examination of neo-pragmatism and his thoughts on how it can be useful in the field of environmental design-specifically, how it can be applied to planning procedures and problems. Neo-pragmatism is an approach that has been, in the past, best expressed or implied in the writing of Hilary Putnam, Richard Ror...

Divorced parents desperate to help ease their childrens' pain after divorce will welcome Hope No Matter What. This interactive devotional will help now-single parents guide their children through the fallout of divorce by offering hope through faith in God with assurance of his steadfast mercy. Birthed out of Kim Hill's personal story, this book blazes a trail for parents and children to process their feelings, express their fears, and focus on God's faithfulness in spite of their...

Our own lives are possible because of fathers. It may be as limited as a procreational act and we never see them again. But more hopefully these are kind, caring and protective relationships that are central to our lives helping us to explore and achieve the people we want to be. From the childhood dependency of early years to sometimes troublesome teens to independence thereafter they help guide, advise, cajole and share their lives with those they most love.Our classic poets who ...

Being the only immortal being in existence, reincarnated every time they die, life has been lonely for Marcy Riviera, her current incarnation. Attempts to live a normal life are difficult when carrying the psychological baggage of humanities brutal past and the question of why reincarnation happens to her and only her.Marcy thought things would be better when she found out she wasn't the only one who experiences this. But after finding another, as time progresses, they both realize ...

Microecosystems is a book about places on our planet as yet unknown to mankind that defy logic and are only different in the way they affect our weather as compared to our geographical neighbors by being influenced by large bodies of water that surround landmasses, in this case, the Great Virginia Peninsula, insulating this stretch of land from extreme high temperatures. But most of all, from violent thunderstorms, whereas our close-by neighbors do not afford these luxuries. Why, do you as...

Following the events in Incarnate: Existence, the handful of desperate freedom fighters known as the forty-eights, led by an immortal being who is reincarnated every time they die, are indelibly transformed by what happened. Beset by violent insurgents, mounting corporate influences, frantic ideological governments, and a group of zealous hackers known as the Anonymous Knights, our protagonist attempts to hold the forty-eights together, even as their own mind seems to be coming apart. Prop...

Nineteen years after the events of Incarnate: Essence, Eshe finds himself reincarnated again. This time, because of the experimentations on Eshe’s brain, there are two reincarnations: Ivan Volkov and Samira Zahedi. Ivan, embracing the nihilism of his reincarnation and the crumbling of human society, has abandoned any hope of creating a better future. Instead, Ivan settles into a life of hedonism as a member of a brutal eastern Russian gang obsessed with death known as Bessmernyi. An assign...

The Seeds of Desire Spawn the Deeds of Darkness...Tamara Tanner is a 18-year-old girl coming to age in a quaint, inconsequential town called Weepy Grotto. As it is with most habitats either renowned or forgotten, this setting harbors a legend that few have ever bothered to seriously confirm or dispel.But everything here in Weepy Grotto is about to change. In the summer of 1985, Tamara is on the cusp of exploring her budding sexuality, along with delving into an unsavory cur...

"Bravery in the Saddle" tells the riveting tale of Dawson Red Elk, a towering figure on the South Dakota Indian Reservation. Raised in the proud Lakota tradition, Dawson's journey from the open range to the rodeo circuit embodies courage, tradition, and the enduring cowboy spirit. As he grapples with questions of identity and ambition, Dawson's story becomes a beacon of hope for his community. Follow his path from the reservation to the Pro rodeo circuit, where triumphs and trials shape hi...

"Twilight Secrets in Mahone Bay" unveils a tale of love, mystery, and danger lurking beneath the picturesque surface. From Marcelo's secret in a secluded cabin to Louise's tumultuous entry, the story weaves a complex web of emotions and intrigue. As storms brew and shadows threaten, familial ties and the quest for love collide in a battle against the chains of the past. With emotional upheaval and suspenseful twists, the narrative promises a captivating journey into the heart of Mahone Bay...