Spiritual growth and maturity are imperative for the believer today. Every believer has to take responsibility in their salvation. Without spiritual growth, the believer will become vulnerable to wickedness and deception. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. However, after the initial conversion, it is a continual process in the daily life of the believer. Repentance, prayer, studying the Word, and fellowship are key components in being transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. A...

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....

The human being, homo sapiens... A unique species that has hauled its way onto the top of the food chain and now dominates the near entirety of the Earth's ecosystems. What is life like at the top? Do we enjoy the fruits of our labour? Looking at things with a clear gaze, we seem to have replaced the struggle for survival with a struggle for existence: a desire to perform, a desire for self, a desire to define ourselves more and more and to be recognized as exceptional individuals among ou...

An indispensable study guide to help surgical trainees prepare and perform for their fellowship exam. Examination Surgery offers invaluable insight into the format and content of the Fellowship Examination in General Surgery. This study guide addresses the most frequently encountered topics from the last 10 years of examinations. It helps surgical trainees organise their studies and optimise their performance in what is reputedly one of the most rigorous postgraduate exams. The general sur...

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 ...

Gain a practical prescription for both private and public organizations to remediate threats and maintain a competitive pace to lead and thrive in an ever-shifting environment.In today’s hyper-connected, always-on era of pervasive mobility, cloud computing and intelligent connected devices, virtually every step we take, every transaction we initiate, and every interaction we have are supported in some way by this vast global infrastructure. This set of interconnected systems compri...

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 tiny giant. A depressed dragon. A mob boss who's trying to rig the game.Please note that these are not kids books! They contain adult themes, adult humor, and mild adult language.The Ultimate Dragon Fighting Championship (UDFC) only occurs once every ten years. This is the 100th running. That means lights, cameras, and coverage like never before. Plus, the reigning champion, a dragon known as Crazell, can hit a milestone of twenty-five consecutive...

A persnickety major. A giant mole who wants to play games. A war over a contractual dispute.Please note that these are not kids books! They contain adult themes, adult humor, and mild adult language.Major Wilbur Wiggles doesn't know it yet, but all four of his older brothers have been killed in combat. The military brass has tried to notify him, but the Major's squad has gone dark because their radios are out.Spotting an opportunity to capit...