In a sleepy cattle town, Elizabeth Cornish watches a street chase end in the shooting of Black Jack, a notorious outlaw whose death should mean relief, but instead leaves her shaken by the tragic man behind the legend. When she learns the gunman was Jack Hollis, who had come only to see his infant child, Elizabeth is seized by a fierce conviction that blood does not have to determine destiny. Her compassion turns to action: she secretly rescues the baby, raises him as Terence Colby, and re...

A provocative examination of the ways our economy has been rigged by financialization, and the importance of games to our dangerous political moment.In an age when capitalism feels like an unwinnable game, extreme reactionary ideas and politics are on the rise. The Hunger Games, Game of Thrones, Squid Game and much of reality TV are cultural reflections of a society of relentless, lonely competition, where each of us must become a player: a savvy ...

Know India through the Prism of Max Müller, who portrays India as an epitome of virtuosity and morality, whose glory is equal, if not greater, to the classical Greek or Roman civilizations.India - What Can It Teach Us, is a rare and valuable collection of Max Muller’s speeches on Indian civilisation, a renowned Indic scholar, who delves into various aspects of Indian civilization, including its ancient scriptures, languages, and into the profound wisdom embedded in its spiritual and philos...

Wherever this season finds you—even amidst loneliness or heartache—the Because of Bethlehem Bible Study from Max Lucado will remind you that God is near, he understands your struggles, and his grace has rewritten your story.In Because of Bethlehem, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado points out that a remarkable gift can arrive in an unremarkable package. One did in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago. No one expected God to come the way he d...

The last weeks of World War II on the Western Front in Europe witnessed extraordinary scenes of heroism, horror, melodrama and pathos.In Plunder, Max Hastings presents a cast of fascinating people British, American and German, in a series of great events in which some distinguished themselves through wonderful deeds, others through the basest crimes.The book takes its title from Montgomery’s ‘Operation Plunder’, the 23 March 1945 crossing of the Rh...

I’m hopeless with men. I attract all the wrong ones, and my landlord is top of the list. I need a job, and fast, but instead I’m in the back of a perfect stranger’s car, letting him do things to me that I’ve only dreamed of...Caden isn’t used to meeting beautiful women on the street. As an attractive billionaire, he’s even less used to them running away. But then his mystery woman shows up as his new assistant, and he’s going to punish her for disappearing on him. A punish...

What happens when the person you can't stand becomes the one you can't stop thinking about? Four unforgettable New Adult romances take you into a world of complicated relationships, irresistible attraction, painful secrets, unexpected twists, and feelings that refuse to stay hidden. Meet couples who discover that love isn't always simple. Sometimes it begins with an argument. Sometimes it comes at the worst possible moment. And sometimes the person standing between your heart and happiness...

When King William I sent his agents to survey every shire in England, he asked them to list his holdings and calculate what was owed to him. The manuscript record of the resulting 'Great Survey' is not just a tax record, but a unique window onto the structure of English administration and economy before and immediately after the Norman Conquest: its shires and hundreds, acres, hides and townships. The Domesday Book's woods, livestock, mills, fisheries, churches, ploughs and salt pans are t...

The debut from fledgling publishing house, Wildlands Publishing, Creatures of the Night, by multi-award-winning author of Mighty Mary and Spirits of the Ice Forest, Max Davine.During the Klondike Gold Rush, a 14-year-old foundling escapes from a British Columbian orphanage and inadvertently joins a group of parlour actresses on their way to Dawson City, seeking their fortunes.They don't know she is being followed. A beast out of mythology will sto...

Embark on a Coastal Needlework JourneyYour next peaceful getaway is right at your fingertips with this soothing collection of cross-stitch art. Thoughtfully crafted by renowned cross-stitch designer and author Max Pigeon, this guide is your key to creating breathtaking sunsets, majestic marine life, sandy shorelines, and awe-inspiring landscapes. Complete with large full-color charts, beginner stitching tutorials, and fun facts about sea life, you can easily bring ...

Max Keller is a master of stage lighting whose visionary work in theatre and live entertainment has set new standards. His unique ability to combine scientific precision with artistic imagination has made him one of the defining figures in his field. In this richly illustrated and extensively updated volume, Keller reveals the secrets of brilliant lighting design. He explores both the technical foundations and the creative power of his art in clear, compelling language that speaks equally ...

How can aesthetics connect with research in other disciplines and fuel them with philosophical ideas and insights?This edited collection explores what kind of companion discipline aesthetics can be . and the benefits of collaboration for other disciplines: not only in the humanities, but also those likemeteorology, brain research, engineering, or computer science. The contributors investigate the contemporary role of aesthetics in relationship with other discipline...