The Kingsley twins have one mission—find Malley.Ten-year-old twins Jeoffrey and Jerrianna Kingsley are heartbroken when their beloved Maine Coon suddenly disappears, leaving behind six newborn kittens who need their mother. With the help of family and friends, the twins search their neighborhood, put up missing posters, and follow every clue that might lead them to Malley—and take care of kittens.When an unexpected lead finally appears, the search takes a s...

What if your mom's teen diary read almost exactly like yours**—crushes, drama, and all?**At nearly 15, Devynn Scoville feels she's not a kid anymore. So she harbors deep resentment over her mother's stubborn refusal to allow her to date senior Rodney Jacques. Obviously, she's forgotten what it's like to be in love! Despite the ultimatums, Devynn risks all to see him.Then, one day, Devynn h...

How do you silence the Biggest Bragger in the Universe?The Kingsley twins' fifth grade class has a major dilemma: Ralph Henry Dalton, the Biggest Bragger in the Galaxy who's wreaking havoc on their class. With a substitute teacher in the mix, Ralph's antics reach new heights, pushing even the shyest student, Lyn Marie, the size of a pea, to the brink of desperation.What will bring an end to all this boastful torture?Jerrianna Kingsley, the creative ...

After a heartfelt prayer, Captain Fairbury of the Nicolette welcomes Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwell aboard as a new crew member. As they sail from community to community, Charlie and the crew face adventures, personal struggles, and temptations while striving to be a light for Christ. But when challenges test their faith and character, Charlie must prove she truly belongs aboard the Nicolette.Will Charlie find the strength and faith to overcome the challenges befor...

The journey aboard the Nicolette continues as Captain Fairbury's deckhands face the temptations of the seven deadly sins, including lust, deceit, and bitter anger. When a life-changing event creates a painful misunderstanding between Charlie and Joe, Charlie is left behind as the Nicolette sets sail.As the deckhands struggle to resist temptation, Captain Fairbury must make a difficult decision: who among them is truly worthy to carry on his legacy and one day take...

"Vanishing Landmarks: The Trend Toward Bolshevism" by Leslie M. Shaw explores the ideological shifts and societal changes that have led to the rise of Bolshevism. Shaw delves into the historical context, examining how various political movements and economic conditions have influenced public sentiment. The book provides a critical analysis of the factors that contribute to the appeal of radical ideologies, highlighting the importance of understanding these trends in contemporary society. S...

Who is God when we see God through the eyes of survivors?Many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors. Others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence. Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppr...

Your new favorite assortment of New Weird Lit stories about car-vampires; fascist deer; memory-devouring tree gods; and the torment matrix; from Wonderland Award-winning author M.Shaw (One Hand to Hold, One Hand to Carve). We' ve been trying to play it cool, but at last we can confirm what you' ve secretly always dreamed of: All your friends are here! Why leave your apartment ever again? All your friends are here. Why go to outer space? All your friends are here. Why grow, or dream? Why ta...

Two halves of a human cadaver awaken on a cold morgue slab. The two distinct personalities, Left and Right, remember nothing of their previous life as a singular body. Bound by necessity to carve out an existence on the fringes of society, the two brothers have very different ideas of the life they want. Their impending schism will lead each on his own frightening path; one forward to a new life, one backward to the origin of their struggle. One Hand to Hold, One Hand to Carve is a Weird a...

Minimization of collateral damage is an objective of the United States Air Force (USAF) whenever it conducts hostile operations. While the USAF has often expressed concern about causing collateral damage, its actions have not always reflected a consistent level of commitment. This essay explores the evolution of USAF concerns about collateral damage and examines the causes and effects of this unfortunate by-product of airpower. It concludes that the concerns harbored about causing collater...

Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide offers a pathway for reflective Christians, pastors, and theologians to apply the concepts and questions of intersectionality to theology. Intersectionality is a tool for analysis, developed primarily by black feminists, to examine the causes and consequences of converging social identities (gender, race, class, sexual identity, age, ability, nation, religion) within interlocking systems of power and privilege (sexism, racism, classism, hetero...

Illusions of Freedom examines the opinions and ideas of two twentieth-century writers--Thomas Merton, a Catholic monk living in the United States, and Jacques Ellul, a French Protestant. Contemporaries, they never met or corresponded with each other, but their critique of the influence that technology was beginning to have on the human condition is strikingly similar. Both Merton and Ellul drew upon the ideas of others in formulating their worldview, to include Karl Barth, Soren Kierkegaar...