In a world long ago ravaged by the fires of war, a new empire has been forged. Rising from the ashes of what once was, it serves to enfold the last vestiges of humanity. Now, however, its reigning sovereign declares that all who do not share in his own understanding of faith are to convert, or be put to the stake. From the chaos that ensues, two arise who strike back at their oppressors, and set into motion the wheels of prophecy. Two young women, sisters separated at an early age, raised ...

In the late nineteenth through mid-twentieth centuries, the anarchist effort to promote free thought, individual liberty, and social equality relied upon an international Spanish-language print network. These channels for journalism and literature promoted anarchist ideas and practices while fostering transnational solidarity and activism from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles to Barcelona. Christopher J. Castañeda and Montse Feu edit a collection that examines many facets of Spanish-language an...

Each year we hand-pick 50 of today's top indie authors and ask them to submit a story. Then we ask a team of ruthless judges to scour that ore and pick out the gems. The result is All These Shiny Worlds II:* a world of today where cosplay and stagecraft are bright lights hiding dark shadows* a world of tomorrow, where kitchen appliances fend for themselves and take solace in each other's arms, refugees from indifferent owners* a world of little cogs in big ma...

Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

This study, originally published in 1987, addresses the question of small firm performance. Drawing on an extensive database containing financial, employment and ownership data for several thousand small firms, the book examines whether small firms do actually provide jobs, whether they grow and why small firms fail. Guidance is given on how to spot the signs of impending failure in a small business, which is of use to accountants small business PR actioners and government grant providers....

It is hard to deny that todayÆs world can seem apathetic toward Christians. Some may look down at their iPhones when we mention God, motion for the check when we bring up church, or casually change the subject when we talk about prayer. In a world full of people whose indifference is greater than their desire to know Christ, how can we dream of growing the church?In Contagious Disciple Making, David Watson and Paul Watson map out a simple method that has s...

Wartime Recipes from the UK: Cooking on Rations During WWII is a heartfelt journey into the kitchens of Britain during the Second World War — a time when every crumb mattered and every meal was a quiet act of resilience.Drawing on authentic Ministry of Food guidelines, community traditions, and household ingenuity, this book brings together the humble, creative, and deeply nourishing recipes that helped keep a nation going. From eggless sponge cakes and Woolton Pie...

An absolute must for those wanting to learn the basic poses for Yoga

I dug deep into the climate change narrative, unsure of what I wanted to find and what I wanted to prove. What I did discover was an industry designed to hid the truth, the good and the bad.Denial is everywhere, and the more money there is to be made the more denial there is. Ultimately, I never found an absolute truth. The climate is definitely changing, are we culpable, can we make a difference?More and more questions at every turn, and yes we can do something!Wil...

ORP controllers can overdose a pool to 30 mg/L of chlorine while showing a perfect reading. This book explains exactly why - and how to stop it happening.Oxidation-Reduction Potential control is one of the most widely installed and least understood technologies in recreational water management. Pool professionals learn to calibrate the equipment. Very few learn how ORP actually behaves inside a real, operating water body - and what it cannot tell you.This b...

Providing guidance that helps students practice and troubleshoot their exam technique,these books send them into their exam with the confidence to aim for the best grades.- Enables students to avoid common misconceptions and mistakes by highlighting them throughout- Builds students' skills constructing and writing answers as they progress through a range of practice questions- Allows students to mark their own responses and easily identify areas for i...

In this second book of the series, David Watson shows us how healing is both a sign of God's power among us and of his kingdom here on earth. He gives practical, biblical teaching on healing as well as personal testimony to a God who heals, but not always in the ways we ask.