This book argues that the parallel narrative structures of Ezra 9-10 and Nehemiah 1:1--3:32 are intended to connect the two books and highlight theological connection of building the community through exclusive ownership of the land. This is developed by contrasting the return narrative in Nehemiah 1-3 with the two other return narratives in Ezra 1-2 and 7-8. Then the removal of foreign wives in Ezra 9-10 is contrasted with foreign wives crises in Nehemiah 9-10 and 13:23-29. In these compa...

Behind the Shadows IV is a horror anthology writen by Robert J. Binney, Laura J. Campbell, Darren Lipman, Helen Mihajlovic, A.R.R. Ash, Jezza Deep, John Grover, Marcin Bartosz Łukasiewicz, Alex Tucker, David O'Mahony, Mike Rusetsky, H.K. Slade, Judith Pancoast, Corrie Haldane, Joe Kilgore, David Horn, C.A. Verstraete, Diane Arrelle, Mike Sherer, Laura Stone, and interior art by Vekhan Sametyaza

"The Jesuits, 1534-1921" by Thomas J. Campbell offers a comprehensive exploration of the Society of Jesus, detailing its formation, evolution, and significant impact on global history. The book delves into the order's founding by Ignatius of Loyola and its mission to spread Catholicism through education, missionary work, and cultural engagement. Campbell meticulously examines the Jesuits' role in various historical contexts, including their influence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, high...

If you ever wanted to know what it was like to grow up in the 1950s through the 1960s in Long Island, New York, these vignettes from the memory of John Campbell are one terrific source. They are images of a time, an era when play was only limited by the imagination of the children involved in the conception and action of that day’s game. Kids only need a good place to play. These kids had the best.

Appealing to God or Man: Contrasting Barrenness and Family Death Narratives in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East argues for a reevaluation of barrenness-type scenes in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East. More specifically, the argument is for a distinction: women in family death narratives appeal to men, while women in barrenness narratives appeal to God. Even the male-centric epics of the ancient Near East show that women interact with the divine more during barrenness crises (e....

"Reflection" is an enthralling science fiction novel that immerses readers in a captivating tale set on a forsaken planet. Unum, one of the humans abducted, finds herself trapped on the planet, longing for a semblance of normalcy and yearning to return to earth.The truth reveals that the planet's remaining inhabitants, including some abducted humans, are all prisoners, held captive by a mysterious and powerful pull on the planet that refuses to let them leave.Unum must conf...

For fans of The Land of Stories and Nevermoor, The Library of Wonder is a thrilling journey through books where every page is an adventure and every story hides a mystery.When 13-year-old orphan Emma sneaks into an abandoned library after hours, she stumbles into an adventure beyond her wildest imagination. The library holds a secret: each book is a portal to a different world, from pirate ships, lost islands, a haunted mansion, dragons, and even enchanted forests. But there's a ca...

Step into a realm where science meets fantasy, an erotic tale of adventure, courage, and a love that defies all logic.Lost among the stars, Dotty crash-lands on the planet of Citria. A world under siege, teetering on the brink of chaos. Desperate to find her way home, Dotty discovers a glowing orb, a radiant beacon, holding all the power.A sinister army, corrupted by a dark force, is determined to claim the orb’s power for its twisted purpose. Dotty must navigate this peril...

Are you struggling to create a harmonious family environment while facing the pressures of modern parenting? Do you feel overwhelmed by your child's emotional needs and behavioral challenges? Through their transformative journey from conflict to harmony, Aaron J. Campbell and Ling Zhang reveal the revolutionary approach that changed their family life forever.In today's fast-paced, digitally transformed world, parents face unprecedented challenges in raising emotion...

Meet Herbaceous, the 4-inch boy made entirely of cheese! In this heartwarming winter tale, Herbaceous is about to experience his very first Christmas, and the magic of the season that's twinkling all around him.But, oh no! The holiday cheer takes an unexpected turn when Herbaceous discovers the Brie cheese has mysteriously disappeared. The cheese was meant for the festive celebration, a new cheesy mystery unfolds.Will you join Herbaceous on his whimsical quest to unravel th...

Professor Puddles is busy tending to his English garden when shockingly he catapults to another time and place. Surrounded by vegetation and a new friend, the Professor investigates a sacred temple.Read more to see where Professor Puddles ends up in this fact marked book about the Incan statue.

Professor Puddles is a pudgy fun-loving teacher who knows about archeology and folklore.On his days off he loves to go fishing.Today the weather changed quickly, and Professor Puddles was caught in a storm that tipped his boat over. Luckily, he floated to a deserted Island.Find out what he discovers there and the spooky friend named Captain Kidd that he encounters!