6 races on 6 different worlds united by a common ancestor, they do not know share the same destiny, a catastrophe that changed their histories. Monumental star-shaped figures appeared in the skies bringing chaos, destruction and death. What they never imagined is that this was part of a plan by their ancestors to fix a "wrong doing" that threatens the whole of Existence and the multiverse.They will have to venture on a journey into the unknown where they will learn about themselves...

A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical Commentary.Finding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths. These themes and ideas are often like precious gems: they lie beneath the surface and can only be discovered with some difficulty. While commentaries are useful for helping readers understand the content of a verse or chapter, they are not usually designed to help the...

This book looks at both the past and the future of the debate over whether there are moral limits to scientific progress and what life will look like in the genetic age.

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is the location of one of the best-known terrestrial records for the late Cretaceous. A major effort in the new century has documented over 2,000 new vertebrate fossil sites, provided new radiometric dates, and identified five new genera of ceratopsids, two new species of hadrosaur, a probable new genus of hypsilophodontid, new pachycephalosaurs and ankylosaurs, several kinds of theropods (including a new genus of oviraptor and a new ...

This, the third volume in the series Climate Change and Fish Health, describes how finfish in cage culture and their pathogens are directly or indirectly affected by ongoing changes to the environment. These changes, which include a global rise in water temperature with increased acidification and reduction in dissolved oxygen, will continue even if we can significantly reduce the current output of anthropogenic carbon dioxide and methane. The third edition of Diseases and Disorders of Fin...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to rise from humble beginnings to become a financial icon while making a lasting impact on the world? I invite you to explore the remarkable story of Leon Cooperman, a man whose journey from a modest background to Wall Street triumph is nothing short of extraordinary.In this book, you'll discover:The Secrets of Strategic Investing: Learn how Cooperman navigated the complexities of the financial world to build a highly successful career.

The novel "Corse de Leon" unfolds against the backdrop of the Peninsular War, a conflict between Napoleonic France and Spain, and follows the adventures of its protagonist, Corse de Leon. Once a respected nobleman, Corse de Leon is betrayed and wrongfully accused of treason, leading him to become a notorious brigand and outlaw.As Corse de Leon seeks vengeance against those who have wronged him, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, betrayal, and political machinations. Along the way, ...

Comprehensive yet accessible, this classic text, now in its thirteenth edition follows the evolution of political thought over 300 years. Organized chronologically, this text examines each ideology within a political, historical, economic, and social context. In addition to a thorough updating of examples and data, here’s what you’ll find in the new edition:Analyses of President Trump’s rollback of Obamacare, trade war with China, and changes to immigration, taxatio...

This book strengthens next-level scripture engagement for Jesus followers, pushing us to: Move beyond fill-in-the-blank discipleship programs, Feel as competent about the Bible as we feel about our life work, and Get comfortable living with unanswered questions while we seek and serve God. Bible for Self-starters presents the Bible as it presents itself: an ancient Jewish story as relevant as today's news. It is a story you can know, understand, and apply. "On Scene" insight sections put y...

Following a Path I Couldn't See is a raw, honest memoir of resilience, leadership, and purpose from Leon P. Jones who rose from a small Texas town to become the first African American Chief of Police at Oklahoma State University.This true story traces a life shaped by hardship, near-death experiences, systemic barriers, and unspoken trauma. From exhausting years of manual labor and corporate ceilings at Walmart, to surviving a medical collapse, to responding to one of the most deva...

It is when we pause and reflect insightfully on our life that we allow ourselves to begin to unravel the answer to one of lifes most often asked questions: What is my life all about?This book is a collection of 50 insightful photographs of various people from around the world, and accompanying reflective statements that relate to the diversity of humanity. As you view each photograph and read the related statement in silent contemplation, you will allow the hidden feelings and emot...

Principles of Tumors: A Translational Approach to Foundations, Second Edition, provides a concise summary of translational/interdisciplinary topics on the various aspects of tumors, especially abnormalities in their cells, their causes and effects on patients. Topics discussed include how genomic abnormalities in tumors may result from the actions of carcinogens and how genomic changes determine the cell biological/morphological abnormalities in tumor cell populations. In addition, the rel...