What happens when perfectly ordinary people get amazingly drunk? In "The Joy Of Intoxication," Professor Philo examines the subject with the scholarly seriousness it deserves, and considerately less dignity than it requires. Inside you will discover: Drunk facts that are stranger than fiction. Drunk Through The Ages, proving how humanity has long been making questionable decisions with alcohol for thousands of years, in a non ending journey of trying to alter their states ...

A short horror story about a vain man trying to find The Fountain Of Youth

This is NOT your average joke book. This collection is proof positive that offensive, disgusting, and obscene taste, and humor, are intimate partners which amuse and delight us against our better judgment and morals, because whether we care to admit it or not, the funniest things in life are the very things which make us feel guilty for laughing. If that's the case be prepared to laugh until you cry.....or vomit. Whichever comes first. Unlike most so called dirty joke books out there where...

"With a frank and honest observation on how disability can unravel family unity, this book inspires and equips us to live out our faith as we interact with those we love."-Joni Eareckson Tada, founder & CEO, Joni and FriendsBetween the worry, the doctor’s appointments, and the thousand small challenges of everyday life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The idea of showing abundant love to every member of your family can feel like a daunting task. Jolene...

Philo of Alexandria was a Greek-speaking Jewish philosopher, who is now recognised as the most important representative of Hellenistic Judaism. His writings provide a concise view of the development of Judaism in the Diaspora. His essays seek to synthesise revealed faith and philosophic reason, and Philo is also regarded by Christians as a forerunner of Christian theology. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English t...

On the Embassy to Gaius recounts Philo of Alexandria's mission to Caligula in 39–40 CE amid Alexandrian violence and the threat to erect the emperor's statue in the Jerusalem Temple. Blending eyewitness reportage with rhetorical polish, it is both travel narrative and indictment of tyranny, a companion to Against Flaccus. Drawing on Thucydides, Stoic and Platonic ethics, and biblical typology, Philo stages vivid audiences and court portraits to oppose imperial hubris to monotheistic piety....

An Apology for Abolitionists presents a profound exploration of the moral and philosophical arguments surrounding the abolitionist movement, encapsulated in an array of poignant essays and treatises. This anthology traverses various literary styles, from impassioned speeches to eloquent pamphlets, reflecting the fervent advocacy of its contributors. The collection stands as a testament to the power of literary activism during a pivotal era in history, as it courageously addresses issues of...

As a researcher and practitioner of the occult for over two decades, Professor Philo certainly knows a thing or two about "death." Almost from infancy we have instilled within us an almost overzealous fear of death and dying. We're taught to believe that Death is the ultimate knuckle-dragging bounty hunter, the one who has NEVER failed to bring back whoever he set out for. Since the dawn of time he's yet to lose a battle, which both adds to his considerable menace, and reinforces why most ...

To a passing stranger, Carrie is just an ordinary woman living an ordinary life... and that's exactly the way she wants to keep it.In a sleepy little seaside town, she occupies herself day-to-day without incidents or drama, until someone comes along who threatens her private world of sorrow and regret.

Spring has sprung in Little Missouri, South Dakota, with a population of ninety-two. Jane and her country school students take a field trip to a nearby dinosaur excavation. A day spent poking around in the dirt turns deadly after Jane finds Beanie Lavender, a former high school friend, barely breathing on the floor of the lab tent. Once Beanie's off to the hospital, Jane and Sheriff Sternquist begin to investigate, determined to unearth the dig team member who attacked Beanie and left her ...

"An Apology for Abolitionists" is a compelling work that delves into the moral and ethical arguments surrounding the abolitionist movement. The authors, Philo Pratt, Isaac I. Tibbals, and Walter Webb, present a thoughtful examination of the societal implications of slavery and the urgent need for its eradication. Through a series of poignant essays, they articulate the struggles faced by abolitionists and the resistance they encountered. The book serves as both a historical account and a p...

It is 1977, and 21-year-old amateur sleuth, Jane Newell, plans to seize life and make it her own as soon as she can get her VW Beetle out of the ditch. Having just graduated from a Midwestern college in elementary education, Jane accepted a teaching position in the small rustic town of Little Missouri, South Dakota. However, she's not the only subject of local gossip. Round the Bend Bar and Café buzzes with talk of a recent tragedy-a hit and run murder that left one of her new students wit...