The author observes and photographs a hummingbird chasing other birds away from his bird feeder. Includes purchased photos.

Building an astronomical telescope offers the amateur astronomer an exciting challenge, with the possibility of ending up with a far bigger and better telescope than could have been afforded otherwise. In the past, the starting point has always been the grinding and polishing of at least the primary mirror, a difficult and immensely time-consuming process. But now that the Internet has brought us together in a global village, purchasing off-the-shelf goods such as parabolic mirrors, eyepie...

"The chapters on the exercises are a treasure chest of material to work with, covering a whole array of scenarios. . . . I think virtually every page and topic could spark robust and spirited classroom discussion starting with the text title itself."—Ronald W. Vardy, University of Houston"Most students have very little or no background [in this subject area], so Clark’s work is great to introduce students to intelligence and the analytical disciplines . . . a reall...

This book was designed to declare to you that “It’s your time and it’s your turn! New avenues, new plateaus, new zeal, and a fresh anointing await you as you embrace and flow in your unique and powerful ministry of intercession!” Although it was written for the novice…to the one who has said “Sure LORD, I’ll pray!” and after beginning discovered HE required more, it could be a blessing to a season warrior as well. Therefore, this book is to encourage, comfort and propel you into your desti...

Whether it’s vintage Hollywood, the Florida everglades, the Atlantic City boardwalk, or a farmhouse in Western Canada, the twenty authors represented in this collection of mystery and suspense interpret the overarching theme of “moonlight and misadventure” in their own inimitable style where only one thing is assured: Waxing, waning, gibbous, or full, the moon is always there, illuminating things better left in the dark.Featuring stories by K.L. Abrahamson, Sharon Hart Addy, C.W. B...

A proven-effective CBT approach to help you break the cycle of repetitive negative thinkingIf you suffer from anxiety or depression, chances are you also experience unwanted, distressing, and repetitive thoughts. These negative thoughts are often grounded in anger, guilt, shame, worry, humiliation, resentment, or regret. And the more you try to gain control over these thoughts, the more they seem to spiral out of your control. So, how can you break free from this s...

Get unstuck from paralyzing doubt and indecision with this evidence-based workbook—from anxiety and OCD expert David A. Clark.Do you have trouble making decisions? Does the unknown fill you with existential dread? Do you struggle with an intense fear of commitment that sabotages your personal relationships? Everyone has their doubts now and then, but extreme doubt—the kind that leaves you paralyzed and unable to live your life—can cause immense emotional d...

Perspectives on Election presents in counterpoint form five basic common beliefs on the doctrine of spiritual election (for example, predestination) that have developed over the course of church history with a view toward determining which is most faithful to Scripture. Each chapter is written by a prominent person within each tradition, and each writer has the opportunity to respond to each differing view.Despite the focus upon a topic that divides many people, editor Cha...

The presidential election of 2012 was hotly contested, with polls showing President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney neck-and-neck at various points during the campaign. In the end, Democrat Obama won reelection by nearly four percentage points at the national level; he won 26 states and the District of Columbia to Republican Romney’s 24 states. Obama’s victory confirmed that the election of the first African American president in 2008 was not a fluke, suggesting that racial attitudes...

Fantasy Scroll Magazine is an online, bi-monthly publication featuring science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal short-fiction. The magazine’s mission is to publish high-quality, entertaining, and thought-provoking speculative fiction. With a mixture of short stories, flash fiction, and micro-fiction, Fantasy Scroll Magazine aims to appeal to a wide audience.Issue #9 includes 10 short stories and one graphic story:"Thomas Lynne" - Jordan Taylor"When Angels Wear...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 201 Through 210 brings together ten unforgettable science fiction classics from some of the greatest writers ever to imagine the future.Step into the mind of a genius who creates an entire civilization in miniature in Microcosmic God by Theodore Sturgeon. Experience the razor-sharp wit of Accept No Substitutes by Robert Sheckley, and witness one of the most moving endings in all of science fiction with The...

THE CLUBHOUSE VOLUME IVCOMPILED BY CRYSTAL COOKWITHIN THESE PAGES YOU WILL FIND TERRIFYING SHORT STORIES FROM FOURTEEN OF THE HOTTEST HORROR AUTHORS OUT THERE.THIS ANTHOLOGY IS A GRAB BAG OF TASTY TREATS, A LITTLE BIT OFEVERYTHING THAT THE GENRE HAS TO OFFER.ROBERT ESSIG – BRIAN BOWYER – MERRILL DAVID – KIMBERLY NICOLE – LESLIE KURT – LM KAPLIN – THOMAS R. CLARK & LUCAS MILLIRON – JAMIEKORT – R.E. SHAMBROOK – AARON LEBOLD – THOMAS STEWART – ASH ERICMOR...