Christians in the Movies traces the arc of the portrayal in film of Christians from 1905 to the present. For most of the first six decades, the portrayals were favorable and even reverential. By contrast, from 1970 on, Christians have often been treated with hostility and often outright ridicule. This book explores this shift through in-depth reviews and commentaries on 100 important films, as well as briefer discussions of about 75 additional Christian-themed films.Peter E. Dans e...

The medical profession is rich in those who have made names for themselves outside of medicine. The fields of literature, exploration, business, sport, entertainment, and beyond abound with doctors whose interests lie outside medicine. This book, largely written by members of the medical profession, examines the efforts of doctors in non-medical fields. The doctors discussed here are those who are, or were, well-known to the public for their contributions to their non-medical fields of cho...

The word “robot” was coined a little over a century ago, but humankind has always told stories of constructed lifeforms. From the earliest myths to the latest blockbuster, stories of artificial life have always held our attention. But what do the stories we tell about the machines we make reveal about how we see ourselves?One person risks everything for one good shot. Absolution is dispensed at the push of a button. A brother and sister disagree about a strange benefactor’s true mo...

Born in Baghdad and raised in America, Weam Namou is a prolific storyteller whose work brings forth her ancient Chaldean (Neo-Babylonian) heritage. Throughout her writing and film career, she has won awards and received acclaimed reviews. She is now set to create the first Iraqi America feature narrative film, Pomegranate, which is led by women talent.

We're so proud to be releasing updated magazine of The Reader's House that exists to connect writers, authors, artists, musicians, coaches who are always ready to share their story and passion with an interview, and we put them to The Reader's House spotlight.On our cover is acclaimed Author Francois Ntone. Like most people, he has been impacted by the pandemic. His wife and he moved to their Florida house and were able to follow the guidance on social dis...

With this award-winning book, parents can team up with their children or teens to help them do the most courageous thing they will ever have to do: conquer their Worry Monster. Make Your Worrier a Warrior provides useful and comforting methods that parents can use to help their children create an anxiety-reducing "toolbox" to carry with them wherever they go. In building this foundation for their children, parents might even find that these strategies will work just as effectively...

We're so proud to connect writers, authors, artists, coaches, doctors who are always ready to share their story and passion with an interview, and we put them to The Reader's House spotlight.On our cover is Sushant Kumar is a visionary entrepreneur, innovator, who believes that a curious & inquisitive mindset is what will drive a person to create value for others. Having held leadership positions for 2 decades across diverse sectors & built businesses in h...

We're so proud to be releasing second updated personalized magazine of The Reader's House that exists to connect writers, authors, artists, musicians, coaches who are always ready to share their story and passion with an interview, and we put them to The Reader's House spotlight.On our cover is acclaimed Author and spiritual thinker Ramzi Najjar, has released a new book, The YOU beyond you, that various authorities have already rewarded.We have had...

From Worrier to Warrior, a companion book to Make Your Worrier a Warrior (for parents), is designed to teach you how to conquer the Worry Monster. This book shows you how to overcome worry and fear using several easy-to-follow strategies. Read the book and learn the strategies yourself, or read along with a parent or other adult. From Worrier to Warrior will teach you how to create your very own "toolbox" of ways to combat fear and anxiety to carry with you and conquer the Worry Monster at...

"A lightning bolt of a book" makes the case for why self-directed learning — "unschooling" — is the best way to get kids to learn (Lenore Skenazy)In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today’s constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development. Drawing on evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history, he demonstrates that free play is ...

Dan Starkey reads this new novelisation of the TV adventure featuring the Twelfth Doctor and Clara.For years, 20 million shape-changing Zygons have lived among us in secret. They wear human form, hiding in plain sight. Now a fanatical Zygon splinter group seek to expose their own kind and provoke a conflict that will force both sides to the brink of Armageddon to ensure their own survival.It took three Doctors to broker a fragile peace between Zygons and Hum...

Winner of 2021 Voice Arts Award, Audiobook Narration–Science Fiction, narrated by award-winning actor Dan Stevens ( Beauty and the Beast, FX's Legion) Ever Winter is a vivid and eloquent story of loss, rehabilitation, and revenge set in a post-apocalyptic ice world.Far from the savage remnants of humanity, Henry and his family have managed to survive the grip of desolate, perpetual winter on a vast tundra that was once an ocean teeming wi...