Prepare to be spellbound by this light-hearted short story anthology offering a blend of science fiction and fantasy with one common theme: wizards and outer space. Imagine a galaxy in which magic is fused with machine, luxury space cruises run by cyborgs are the norm and familiars are a little… different.Join the adventures of a powerful space wizard during wartime, a young wizard-in-training with her griffon familiar, and a time-travelling biker wizard who accidentally ends up in...

"" The People's Victory is a mirror for each of us to see our own power to fight for justice and create the change we want to see in our world." – Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaIn 1996, a small group of Americans from all walks of life banded together to create one of the most miraculous political victories in modern American history. Opponents attacked the issue of marriage equality as amoral and a direct threat to families. Allies warned ...

**'Superior horror literature'** New York Times**'A story so scary you may never want to go on vacation again'** USA Today**'There's no let-up, not so much as a chapter-break where you can catch your breath'** Stephen King**'Smith has tapped into our collective fear that nature is finally battling back and given us a decidedly organic nightmare'** Gillian Flynn__________________Craving an adventure to wake them ...

HE EAGERLY AWAITED NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF A SIMPLE PLANEerie, terrifying, and unputdownable, The Ruins is Scott Smith's first novel since his acclaimed debut A Simple Plan earned rave reviews and stormed bestseller lists.The Ruins follows two American couples enjoying a pleasant, lazy beach holiday together in Mexico. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of one of their group -- the young Ge...

In this coming of age story of a man who never really comes of age, musician Sam Greene loses his best friend and mentor, Jazz great, Ben Webster (the piano player, not the saxophonist) and his life spins out of control. He gets himself into a love triangle (which is mainly in his head,) develops a boil on his backside, and gets stalked by Jerry Springer to play his 1999 Y2K, New Years Eve party.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Over the Hill Workout: Exercises for Those Over 50".From gentle stretches to invigorating swims, this book navigates the diverse landscape of exercises, weaving a tapestry of holistic well-being. Immerse yourself in the mindful flow of Tai Chi, embrace the strength of weight training, and discover the joy of movement that transcends age. With detailed instructions and a focus on sustainability, this guide invites you to celebrate every milestone, fo...

This book is truly a gift to hurting women, especially those who have undergone the trauma of abortion. Speaking with both passion and compassion, Jeannie leads readers to spiritual freedom from their past sins, and from the wounds inflicted on them by others. It is a combination of focused Bible study, " love letters from God," Jeannie' s own story, and her insightful and godly encouragement. Jeannie gently but insistently leads readers along a difficult journey out of anger, unforgivenes...

"Frikka Frog's Rainy Day Parade" is a delightful children's story about making the most out of unexpected rainy days. When a surprise storm arrives, Frikka Frog and her friends don't let the rain dampen their spirits. Instead, they turn puddles into playgrounds and embark on an imaginative adventure filled with laughter and joy.With themes of resilience, friendship, and creativity, this story highlights how the best days can come from the most unexpected m...

On the heels of the advance since the twentieth-century of wholly physicalist accounts of human persons, the influence of materialist ontology is increasingly evident in Christian theologizing. To date, the contemporary literature has tended to focus on anthropological issues (e.g., whether the traditional soul / body distinction is viable), with occasional articles treating physicalist accounts of such doctrines as the Incarnation and Resurrection of Jesus cropping up, as well. Interestin...

I played around with ideas for this book for eight years. I've been selling seasonal plants and fresh produce for over 50 years and selling at the farmers market now for 27 years. I love doing it, and every year, it gets better.About 10 years ago, we did a survey counting customers. We knew that we were pulling in 10 to 12 thousand customers a day. That really bothered me because that was only three percent of the area population. I decided that I would like to try to educate folks...

When looking at polls and surveys of the overall church in America today we cannot help but realize it is slowly sinking. Eighty percent of the churches today are stagnant or in decline with people leaving and church doors closing at an alarming rate. What must we do? We seem to have all the modern-day technology to help fuel church growth; television, internet, podcast, live streaming, text messaging, emailing, digital bible studies, and the endless list goes on but still the church decli...

Despite its name, “naturalism” as a world-view turns out to be rather unnatural in its strict and more consistent form of materialism and determinism. This is why a number of naturalists opt for a broadened version that includes objective moral values, intrinsic human dignity, consciousness, beauty, personal agency, and the like. But in doing so, broad naturalism begins to look more like theism. As many strict naturalists recognize, broad naturalism must borrow from the metaphysical resour...