In the 21st century the information commons provides critical raw material for creativity and innovation. This book explores ways and means of protecting the ‘information environment’ by drawing upon four theories of contemporary environmentalism: welfare economics, the commons, ecology and public choice theory. Information Environmentalism applies four environmental analytical frameworks to the information commons. The book neatly captures the metaphorical relationship between the physica...

Over 60 million babies have been aborted in the last 60 years-that's over 1million per year in the U.S. alone. Globally, the number exceeds 73 million annually. Shockingly, many ofthose who choose abortion identify as Christians. This means the crisis isn't just out there; it's within the church itself.The Abortion Prevention Manual si an essential guide designed to empower individuals and groups within the body of Christ to take action. This manual dives into the church's ...

In Wascana Park, they’re ordinary university students. But after midnight, when the park transforms into the magical kingdom of Anfractus, they become warriors, bards, and archers in a real-life role-playing game…The company of heroes has thwarted the plan of the power-hungry basilissa to conquer Anfractus, but not without a cost. Andrew’s character, Roldan, died, leaving him cut off from the mystical realm without any memory of its existence. If the others reveal the park...

'Not many books make me laugh out loud but this one absolutely did!' - Amazon reviewer **⭐⭐⭐⭐**⭐----------Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically**, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal?**Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human...

Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful-the elemental Earth magic of rock stone and metal. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200 000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in divinations spells and tarot readings. Discover how to determine the energies and stories contained within each stone and the symbolic meanings of a stone's color and shape. Also included in ...

Submissive women have needs just like anybody else. But how can a woman get her needs met when she's relinquished her power to her dominant partner? With warmth, wisdom and a down-to-earth approach, experienced submissive Kacie Cunningham analyzes the realities of the dominant-submissive lifestyle and suggests ways in which both partners can experience the greatest possible growth and pleasure. At the heart of the book is an emotion Kacie has dubbed "Conquer Me" -- which she defines as "the s...

Join renowned author Scott Cunningham in an exploration of the magical uses of your favorite herbs and plants.

In June 2008 Ben Cunningham and five friends set out to cycle from Alaska to Argentina, along the Pan-American Highway, the world's longest land route. It measures 25,000 km and passes through fourteen countries and two continents, from the vast bear country of Alaska and northern Canada to the densely populated cities of Los Angeles and Lima. It moves from hot to cold, from forest to desert, English to Spanish and everything in between. In Ireland, the expedition generated national intere...

The Lamp is a fast-paced dystopian thriller that follows the harrowing journey of Levi, a hardened ex-boxer, and his companion, a smart teenage pickpocket named Violet. Together, they unravel a dark mystery that spans the ages, all while a mysterious form stalks patiently from the shadows. But in a world where the lines between good and evil are heavily blurred, it's impossible to know who to trust.___________________________Content Warning: This series contains adult languag...

A whimsical and lyrical celebration of imagination and exploration if we simply asked, “What if . . .”Follow two siblings through their day as they let their imaginations run wild in this joyful story about all the possibilities a simple “what if” can conjure up: What if the monsters in your closet wanted to be your friend? What if all of the dinosaurs were shrunk to be teeny-tiny when the comet hit the earth? And what if bedtime didn’t exist and...

A New York Times bestseller by a Pulitzer Prize winner: A well-off middle-aged Manhattanite's life is upended by a visit from his struggling brother-in-law."Cunningham's observations of our desperate search for the real fill and break the heart." ―Ellen Kanner, Miami HeraldPeter and Rebecca Harris, midforties, are prosperous denizens of Manhattan. He's an art dealer, sh...

"A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and . . . experienced practitioners . . . beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility." — PanGaia Magazine