A billionaire with a vision, a biker determined to stop him, and one woman who could build a bridge between them both...Biologist Erika Myers is observing otters on a cold autumn morning when a freak accident sends her plunging into the river. Lucky for her, she's rescued by Mick Brannon, a huge, rough-looking biker who was cruising by on his hog. Mick might look like he belongs in a motorcycle gang, but he has a heart of gold and owns a bar in town. The only things that m...

James Riley, author of the cult hit The Bad Trip: Dark Omens, New Worlds and the End of the Sixties, returns with another incisive and thought-provoking cultural history, turning his trenchant eye to the wellness industry that emerged in the 1970s.Concepts such as wellness and self-care may feel like distinctly twenty-first century ideas, but they first gained traction as part of the New Age health movements that began to flourish in the wake of the 1960s. Riley dives into...

She plans perfect weddings for everyone else.He is the one man who broke her heart.Now they must say “I do” for a reason neither of them expected.Emma Whitaker has spent her life creating unforgettable weddings at Whitaker Rose Estate, turning other people’s love stories into beautiful beginnings. But behind every perfect ceremony is a woman who stopped believing in her own happily ever after.Then Cole Bennett comes home.The man who left her without ...

How do archaeologists unearth the daily life of people from Jesus's time? Contrary to popular belief, archaeology of first-century Roman Galilee is not about illustrating or proving the Gospels, drawing timelines, or hunting treasure. Rather, it is about understanding the lives of people, just like us, who lived in the time of Jesus. How do we understand Jesus and his mission as part of a larger world? How do we interpret material culture alongside textual ev...

Can a love affair between a reporter, a detective, and a bad boy be anything but fast and dirty?Emma MacBride is used to not being liked. She's an infamous reporter on the scent of a story that could rock her city to its core. Local bad boy Jesse Camara has been arrested for a truck hijacking, but she knows he's been framed for a crime he didn't commit. Unfortunately, one man is standing in her way: Detective Will Brandt. Emma and Will have history. Despite her best efforts, the ha...

'A history that makes perfect sense when the sky is falling down.' - The Sunday TimesBeneath the psychedelic utopianism of the sixties lay a dark seam of apocalyptic thinking that seemed to rupture into violence and despair by 1969.Literary and cultural historian James Riley descends into this underworld and traces the historical and conspiratorial threads connecting art, film, poetry, politics, murder and revolt. The Beatles and t...

Drawing on the expertise of archaeologists, historians, biblical scholars, and social-science interpreters who have devoted a significant amount of time and energy in the research of ancient Galilee, this accessible volume includes modern general studies of Galilee and of Galilean history, as well as specialized studies on taxation, ethnicity, religious practices, road systems, trade and markets, education, health, village life, houses, and the urban-rural divide.This resource incl...

This second of two volumes on Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods focuses on the site excavations of towns and villages and what these excavations may tell us about the history of settlement in this important period. The important site at Sepphoris is treated with four short articles, while the rest of the articles focus on a single site and include site plans, diagrams, maps, photographs of artifacts and structures, and extensive bibliographic listings.The artic...

Story, Formation, and Culture brings together a myriad of scholars, researchers, and ministry leaders into conversation about how we can effectively nurture the spirituality of children. Built around the three themes of story, formation, and culture, this volume blends cutting-edge research and insights with attention to how we can bring theory into practice in our ministries with children. The work of children's spiritual formation is often a marginalized component in the church's overall...

My Father's World is a memorial volume celebrating the life of Dr. Reuben G. Bullard and it focuses on the archaeology and history of the Mediterranean world. The essays in this volume are all written by former students of Dr. Bullard, and the diverse range of topics highlights his broad interests in geology, archaeology, and biblical studies. Bullard was a long time Professor of Geology and Archaeology at Cincinnati Christian University. He pioneered the field of Archaeological Geology in...

Read the third book in the hilarious series that began with the New York Times bestselling The Dragon's Apprentice! Adventure and laughs continue as Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara face the wrath of the Emperor, unravel new secrets and save magic itself.Citizens of the Draconic Empire! Thanks to your beloved Emperor, the criminal Ciara of Skael has been dealt with, in spite of summoning world-ending Revenants. He has also taken th...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the first book of a hilarious fantasy adventure series from the author of Story Thieves**, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.And don’t miss the next book in the Dragon’s Apprentice series, Revenants Return, available now!**STOP. Don’t read any ...