Linus and Julia Easterday find themselves in the strangest situations. Repeatedly. And it’s their own fault. “How many other kids our age have Natty Bumpo living in their attic?” Linus complains. And yet, how many other twelve-year-olds know Quasimodo and the Count of Monte Cristo personally? It all began when Linus and Julia, fraternal twins, moved in with their Aunt Portia and Uncle Augustus after their lepidopterologist parents journeyed to the newly discovered island of Stu (named afte...

There’s no one under the sun like Tom Sawyer!Preparations are underway for the monthly party, “Bare Feet and a Straw Hat Never Hurt anybody, an evening with Mark Twain.” The gang agrees that Tom Sawyer should be brought into the Real World. He’d be a refreshing change after Captain Ahab and Lady D’ Winter—much easier to handle. However, upon arrival, Tom immediately picks a fight with Walter, falls in love with Ophelia, and continuously attempts to one-up Linus. Wh...

The life of a minister is filled with countless joys and challenges as they experience being welcomed or rejected by those whom they attempt to serve. No minister better exemplifies the reality of this tension than the apostle Paul. In this book, Dr. Samson Uytanlet explores the life of Paul through the lens of the apostle’s experience of being “unhomed” as presented in the book of Acts. Paul went from being a persecutor who caused other believers to be unhomed, to becoming a persecuted mi...

Techniques of Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy was first published in 1967. In the three decades since, the techniques associated with vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy have been greatly expanded. Originally published as two volumes in the serial "Experimental Methods in the Physical Sciences," Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy combines in one paperback volume information on the many advances in vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) research. In addition, the book provides students and researchers with conc...

The author explains the distinguishing factors one must possess to attract GOD'S unlimited grace. The book makes you appreciate your tripatriach nature and totally disregards the lopsided Christianity that unfortunately many practice. This book encapsulates all aspects of life, while capitalising on our motives, intentions, lifestyle, and relationship with GOD through prayers that will empower you to be a shining light, and a Power filled Christian that uses affliction as tool for greatnes...

There is a growing recognition that God’s design is for us to read Scripture alongside the whole church in all of its cultural and linguistic diversity. Exploring the New Testament in Asia is a textbook for students and scholars of the New Testament to help the church hear and see the good news of Jesus anew. This collection of essays offers theological reflections on New Testament themes from Asian perspectives, while addressing contextual issues in light of the New Testament. Touching on...

Written by a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents, this professional guide offers a comprehensive, practical resource for implementing exposure therapy when treating children and adolescents with anxiety. Each chapter is devoted to tailoring exposure work to a specific anxiety-related condition, such as separation anxiety, phobias, panic, social anxiety, and more, using a variety of creative exposure ideas and activities.In Exposure Thera...

Fifteen more fresh tales of madness and monsters from Fractured Mind Publishing that will leave you wanting more while you thank the Old Gods for the Mythos that inspired these stories. The astounding authors that weave these new webs of madness include:EV KNIGHT BECKY NARRON KARI LEIGH SANDERS PATRICK RAHALL CLAIRE DAVON CHARLES REIS RAZ T. SLASHER STEVE VAN SAMSON RYAN COLLEY L. E. HARRISON JON TOBEY LILY LUCHESI TRISHA J. WOOLDRIDGE DALE DRAKE CURTIS M. LAWSON

A long sequence of social, cultural, and political processes characterizes an ever-dynamic Caribbean history. The Caribbean Basin is home to numerous linguistic and cultural traditions and fluid interactions that often map imperfectly onto former colonial and national traditions. Although much of this contact occurred within the confines of local cultural communities, regions, or islands, they nevertheless also include exchanges between islands, and in some cases, with the surrounding cont...

The Future of Youth Violence Prevention: A Mixtape for Practice, Policy, and Research focuses on innovative approaches to youth violence prevention that utilize consistent principles found within existing best practices but are dynamic and adaptable across settings—and the sociohistorical and cultural realities of those settings. This book features scholars anchored in applied practices who can ground these forward-thinking strategies in the substantive base of research and theory...

The book is about a young woman named Amara who feels a deep connection to the river that has always been a constant presence in her life. When she faces a difficult decision, the river speaks to her and gives her a choice between the path of safety and the path of adventure. Amara chooses the latter and embarks on a journey along the river, meeting new people and discovering new experiences. Along the way, she learns about herself and her true purpose in life. The book is a story of self-...

Twerker, COVID-991, advert jinn--we all went a little crazy after 2020 ... did we not? 13 ultra-short science fiction and cyberpunk stories inspired by the events of 2020.