We successfully completed Thanksgiving, but now we’re trapped in the dead zone between roast turkey and roasting chestnuts. When our first December issue arrives, we’ll kick off holiday celebrations anew, though, with more great novels and short stories.But in the meantime, we have an original crime story by the always-masterful Elizabeth Elwood (thanks to Acquiring editor Michael Bracken), a Early Christman treat by Mark Thielman (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), a myster...

Life itself as well as the entire human economy depends on goods and services provided by earth's natural systems. The processes of cleansing, recycling, and renewal, along with goods such as seafood, forage, and timber, are worth many trillions of dollars annually, and nothing could live without them. Yet growing human impacts on the environment are profoundly disrupting the functioning of natural systems and imperiling the delivery of these services.Nature's Services brings toget...

Precision medicine is a rapidly-evolving field in the management of cancer. The use of novel molecular or genetic signatures in local-regional management is still in its infancy. Precision Radiation Oncology demystifies this state-of-the-art research and technology.By describing current existing clinical and pathologic features, and focusing on the ability to improve outcomes in cancer using radiation therapy, this book discusses incorporating novel genomic- or biology-bas...

The 'Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection' presents a compelling anthology that delves deeply into the complexities of the American Civil War. Through a diverse assortment of literary styles, from vivid narratives and historical fiction to reflective essays, this collection transports readers to a pivotal era in history. The anthology's wide-ranging themes explore the multifaceted realities of war, human resilience, and the quest for freedom and identity. With standout narratives that c...

Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations provides a uniquely valuable view of current approaches and findings in conflict studies. This volume showcases work informed by four powerful research tools: rational choice theory and game theory; simulation, experimentation, and artificial intelligence; quantitative studies; and case studies. Each research method is introduced and evaluated for its specific potential, including both strengths and weaknesses. Throughout, the...

Imagine if you will a life free from pornography. A bulletproof life filled with purity and the virtue God intended for you to have. A life filled with His presence, joy, and splendor of God. Visualize yourself free from the addictive vices of sin. Envision the pleasure of knowing God out of a pure heart and mind. Before his deliverance from pornography he heard countless stories of miraculous turnarounds of desperate circumstances. He was skeptical and sure it wasnt true. He was equally s...

“He’s taking holidays enough. I guess he can give us one,” said Moses Ayer, signing his name laboriously uphill. “One licking more likely,” said Lewis Hoyt. He grinned as he took the big smooth-faced chip from Moses and added his signature. “Here, Molly, it’s your turn. Remember, you want to leave room for all the others that can possibly squeeze on.” “If I couldn’t write smaller than that I wouldn’t sign,” retorted Molly Royce over his shoulder. “He’s got to stand treat and that’s all the...

The book provides an account of General Scott's expedition into Mexico, offering insights into the strategies, battles, and challenges faced during this significant military campaign. It chronicles the events, tactics, and the historical context of the war, providing readers with a narrative of the military operations and the political landscape of that era.The illustrator credited for this book is Charles H. Stephens, who likely provided illustrations complementing the narrative, portrayi...

Are you aware of the spiritual battle being waged around you today?The truth is that although spiritual warfare is a major theme in the Bible, many of us gloss over it--or ignore it completely. But 80 percent of the synoptic gospels addresses the battle with evil spirits, and Jesus and His disciples set a clear example for believers. We cannot afford to practice a powerless Christianity in a fallen world.In this essential, accessible resource, former evange...

Welcome to a world of fantasy, fairy tales, and murder most foul . . .My name's Elle. Princess Arielle, for those who know about my past. Cursed by my own father, now I'm banished to Grimm. I'm a siren, killer, and one of the best damned cold-case detectives in all of the bloody realms. I don't stop until I discover the truth, no matter where that truth leads.My next case sends me to Wonderland, a harrowing place of madness and dark secrets. I'd rather be l...

This Audiobook contains The Complete Christmas Collections of Charles Dickens: 1. A Christmas Carol Start at Chapters 1 2. A Message From The Sea Start at Chapters 7 3. Doctor Marigold Start at Chapters 15 4. Going Into Society Start at Chapters 17 5. Mrs Lirripers Legacy Start at Chapters 18 6. Mugby Junction Start at Chapters 21 7. No Thoroughfare Start at Chapters 25 8. A Christmas tree Start at Chapters 38 9. Nobody's Story Start at Chapters 39 10. The Child's Story Start at Chapters 4...

Do you want to listen to A Christmas Carol? If so then keep reading…A Christmas Carol is a novella by Charles Dickens, first published in London by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. Carol tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Ye...