Urban warfare in a post-collapse scenario is cruel to all combatants. But when the fighters are children, their resilience and passions combine to make for a bittersweet tragedy.

“The Mortal Immortal” (1833) is an example of Shelley’s short fiction that returns to the theme of the outcast who animates her famous novel. Her handling of the theme in Frankenstein reshaped the course of the fantastic, leading the way toward science fiction, presenting an influential image of the modern, sympathetic monster and demonstrating the ability of the genre to frame profound philosophical speculations in its presentation of the impossible.

The Hugo Award–winning author's "most memorable short stories . . . a tribute from those who best knew his work—his friends, fellow writers, and editors" (SFRevu).George Alec Effinger was a true master of satirical Science Fiction. Before his death in 2002, he gained the highest esteem amongst his peers for his pitch-perfect stylistic mimicry and his great insight into the human condition. Despite a life filled with chronic illness and pain, Effinger was a prolific...

Are You a Refugee or a Citizen of the Kingdom of God? Bishop Michael Collins BrownIn a world marked by displacement and uncertainty, Are You a Refugee or a Citizen of the Kingdom of God*?* invites readers to reflect on their spiritual identity through the metaphor of citizenship and exile. The book contrasts the unsettled, disconnected experience of living as a spiritual refugee with the rooted, empowered existence of a citizen in God's Kingdom. Ex...

Chaplaincy at the Crossroads of Culture & Care by Bishop Michael Collins BrownIn Chaplaincy at the Crossroads of Culture & Care, Bishop Michael Collins Brown offers an honest and personal look at the role of a chaplain in the multicultural landscape of the NHS. Drawing from real-life encounters, this book explores the delicate balance between cultural humility, spiritual care, and professional responsibility in the context of end-of-life ...

The Healthcare Chaplain's Journey with an End-of-Life Patient by Bishop Michael Collins BrownThe Healthcare Chaplain's Journey with an End-of-Life Patient is a profound reflection on the sacred ministry of chaplaincy in the face of death. Through the deeply personal story of Kojo, a terminally ill patient, Brown recounts the importance of presence, trust, and spiritual accompaniment in the final moments of life. This book is not about fixing, but a...

Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action.As the descendant of slaves and the son of a civil rights activist, Bishop Michael Curry's life illustrates massive changes in our times. Much of the world met Bishop Curry when he delivered his sermon on the redemptive power of love at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. Here, he expands on his message...

The 2024 Bloomsbury Lent Book invites you on a six-week journey in the company of the 'beloved disciple' as found in the narrative of the Gospel of St John.As the only disciple to have stayed close to Jesus at every stage from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion at Calvary, this eagle-eyed eyewitness intentionally records certain subtle details and signs which, when perceived with the eyes of faith, indicate a deeper and far lasting significance.Michael Mars...

Using key sources from scripture and tradition, Bishop Michael Evans explains how Jesus is present today when we celebrate the Mass. A highly readable and accessible ebook.

This book is a collection of essays by the Australian Roman Catholic Bishop Michael Putney on the topic of ecumenism. The essays date from 1991 through to 2009 and are taken from papers and articles that he has written. The book's introduction outlines Bishop Michael's involvement in ecumenical affairs from his early seminary days, his participation in local ecumenical dialogue and initiatives, right through to as a Bishop in his international involvement with bodies such as the World Coun...

Preparing for Confirmation? Why all the fuss? Confirmation is possibly the least understood and most underrated of the Sacraments. But Bishop Evans argues that the Catholic Church has a fascinating and clear teaching on Confirmation rooted in the New Testament, the great thinkers of the Church throughout the ages, and in the Church's official teaching. This ebook presents that teaching and draws out the implications for anyone preparing for Confirmation, the book focuses on the importance ...

The world has rehearsed many stories, fables and secrets since the fall of man, in an attempt to teach some moral lesson or ethical grace. However, the greatest mystery ever revealed was first hidden by God, Himself, in Himself, long before the first Adam was formed from the dust of the earth. This mystery, having been kept secret since the world began was revealed only after the last Adam, Jesus Christ, died, rose, ascended and returned as the Comforter on the day of Pentecost. This Book ...