Seven tales of mind, heart, and spirit from award winning science fiction author Lance Robinson.From Apartheid era South Africa to humanity's first foray beyond the solar system, from precarious ecosystems in northern Alberta to the shiny glam of time-adept neocolonialists between the stars, these are stories of possibility.This thought-provoking collection includes: the Writers of the Future Award first place winning story "Five D...

The world is racing toward a cliff, carrying you and your only child with it.In the mid-twenty-first century, it is not difficult to see what direction the world is headed. But the exact destination is hazy, inviting procrastination and doubt. GPESS+NK.01 dispels the fog, giving Thomas a view of the coming years that is crisp, unequivocal, and frightening.Five Camels for the Simplification is a social-ecological speculative fiction novelette by Wri...

Experience these powerful new voices—vivid, visceral, and visionary—as they explore uncharted worlds and reveal unlimited possibilities.This 40th anniversary edition of the L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, the bestselling and most widely influential anthology of its kind, brings you 12 strikingly original stories and illustrations―by the best new creative talent in speculative fiction, all winners of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests...

Blackmail isn't the most romantic way to propose, but with the history between us: I had no choice.Long story short: I broke her heart and pushed her away. Years later we reconnected, and this time she walked away. Neither of us knew she was pregnant. So, when we had a second chance to be a real family, I led her to believe our marriage was fake; that one football season by my side was the only way to prevent another scandal for my career.We were a publicis...

The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi offers a profound glimpse into the heart and mind of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This collection encompasses various texts, including the Canticle of the Sun, Letters, and Rules for the Order, showcasing Francis's lyrical style, deep spirituality, and commitment to poverty and humility. Written in the early 13th century, the language reflects both the vernacular of the time and the vibrant oral traditions that shaped it, delivering me...

Connect. Run. Build. The heart and soul behind Detroit's premier run club."We Run 313 - like the club it represents - is 'joyful, rhythmic, loud, Black, and proud,' a beautiful rendering of the power of possibility and solidarity in the running world and far beyond." - Kerry McHugh, Shelf AwarenessWe Run 313 is a run club and a revolution that reclaims space for Black runners in Detroit's outdoors with power, pride, and purpose. It is a p...

The Complete Works of Saint Francis of Assisi presents a profound collection of writings that reflect the spiritual depth and simplicity of one of Christianity's most revered figures. This compilation includes the foundational texts of Franciscan spirituality, such as the Canticle of the Creatures and the Rule of the Third Order, characterized by their poetic language and passionate call for humility and harmony with nature. St. Francis's literary style transcends traditional religious dis...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

Brought to you by Penguin.The First Rule is the most important: 'Always run, never fight'.Over 100 generations, Mia's family has shaped Earth's history to push humanity to the stars, making brutal, wrenching choices along the way.And now Mia finds herself about to help launch the first people into space. She can't take them to the stars, not quite yet. But with her adversary almost upon her, and with the future of the plane...

This file includes: 95 Theses, Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians, Disputation on the Divinity and Humanity of Christ, Hymns of Martin Luther, The Large Catechism, Open Letter on Translating, Open Letter to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther, The Smalcald Articles, and Treatise on Good Works. According to Wikipedia: "Martin Luther (10 November 1483 18 February 1546) was a German monk, theologian, university professor, Father...

The very title, "The ROSARY: Prayer for Thinking Christians" (Nihil Obstat: Diocese of Springfield, MA) directly challenges skeptics by contending that the Rosary with its repetitive prayer is for "thinking Christians." It begins with an eyebrow-raising report of a message spoken to a lone highway driver and then miraculously confirmed. The startling report does pass the "credibility test" of the Nihil Obstat censor and well-educated cover endorsers (Bud Macfarlane, Jr., MI, founder of the...

Saint Faustina Kowalska is responsible for bringing the Divine Mercy devotion to the World. Bob and Penny Lord traveled to Poland and Lithuania to get the information on the life of Saint Faustina and the history of the Divine Mercy Devotion.