This title was first published in 2002. As Iran enters into the third decade since the 1979 revolution, the prospect of socio-political unrest remains ever present. Iran's political structure, its version of Islamic governance and the role of pluralism across all aspects of Iranian society are being questioned openly and defiantly. What this will mean for the future of Iran's theological system of governance and its current social structure remains to be seen. This work examines the roots ...

Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud: Books are awesome. And so are the people who read them.In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when yo...

The Resplendent Tales of Gordon Bellwood - Awesome Sauce is a comedy novelette from Sam Downes and Mark Gray. The second in the seriesGordon Bellwood is a gentleman of fine standing. He may not have the liquid assets his family once enjoyed, but he has something better at his disposal; the finest classical 18th century education and the privilege of absolute self confidence as he navigates the modern world. In Awesome Sauce, Bellwood regales us with his search for justice after bei...

In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn’t want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird.Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible.Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching,...

What is Rapid Weight Loss ?There are no simple or easy techniques for losing impressive proportions of weight. All the current diminishing pills, devices and medical procedures for weight decrease are of confined feasibility. Immense quantities of those supposed best well being improvement plans pass on basic threats and may be inspected in phenomenal cases. Many weight decrease things and contra...

Winner, Current Archaeology 2023 Book of the Year 2023This volume brings together several years of work devoted to the wider landscape of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. It documents the results of a program of geophysical and related survey across an area of c. 285 hectares between Skara Brae on the west Orkney coast and Maeshowe, by the Loch of Stenness. The project has made it possible to talk for the...

Guns 360 takes a comprehensive and common-sense approach to some of the most difficult issues facing not only the criminal justice system but also society as a whole: firearm possession, regulation, and control. Issues related to firearms cut across all dimensions of society and are a concern to everyone from the members of the general public, law enforcement, academics, politicians, public health agencies, and the media. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to fully understand...

In his Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln promised that the nation’s sacrifices during the Civil War would lead to a “new birth of freedom.” Lincoln’s Unfinished Work analyzes how the United States has attempted to realize—or subvert—that promise over the past century and a half. The volume is not solely about Lincoln, or the immediate unfinished work of Reconstruction, or the broader unfinished work of America coming to terms with its tangled history of race; it investigates all...

Spanning three generations of teacher-writers, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature speaks to the emergence of a distinct body of teaching styles, approaches, methods and philosophy for teaching literature. Each generation enriched by the others has extended the field of literature teaching.With its collection of eighteen interviews and its insightful theoretical discussions on creative ways of teaching literature, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature is a...

Historically, many churches and theologians defended and supported race-based slavery and subsequent forms of racial hierarchy and violence. The essays in Reparations and the Theological Disciplines argue that it is urgent that the theological disciplines engage the issue of reparations by revisiting Scripture and our theological traditions. The time is now for remembrance, reckoning, and repair.

The Optimized Life is a bold and refreshing manifesto that redefines how we approach time, energy, and mental clarity in the modern world. Narrated with intention and insight, this audiobook takes you beyond the typical “productivity hack” culture and into the heart of meaningful, sustainable optimization.Rather than obsessing over perfection, Mark Mark invites listeners into a lifestyle of purposeful improvement—one where small shifts unlock massive clarity, and systems serve free...

How to Capitalize on Free Content: From Creator to Curator: Flipping What’s Free into FortuneBy Mark MarkWe are drowning in free content—blogs, videos, reels, podcasts, posts, courses, and more. But while others scroll, savvy creators see opportunity. This audiobook is your guide to flipping what is free into fortune.In How to Capitalize on Free Content, author and content strategist Mark John takes you through the evolving landscape of content creation, curation, a...