What is real? How do we determine what the fundamental structures of reality are?In this Questions in Christian Philosophy volume, philosopher Ross Inman offers an introduction to metaphysics. He introduces us to the tradition of metaphysics in Western philosophy, what it means to do metaphysics as a Christian, and considers timeless and universal inquiries into the central topics of metaphysics: identity, necessity and possibility, properties, universals, substanc...

For more than 400 years, the big-gun warship stood as the supreme naval war machine. It was not only a major instrument of warfare, but a visible emblem of a nation’s power, wealth and pride.The World’s Greatest Battleships features 52 of the greatest warships to have sailed in the last 500 years. Beginning with English king Henry VIII’s flagship, Henry Grace à Dieu, the book covers all the main periods of battleship development, including the great sail ships, suc...

"Swingin Round the Cirkle" is a captivating work by David Ross Locke that showcases his sharp wit and keen observations of society. The book is a satirical exploration of American life, reflecting the cultural and political landscape of its time. Locke employs humor and irony to critique various aspects of society, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. His unique narrative style engages readers, inviting them to reflect on the absurdities of life while enjoying the clever pros...

"Nasby in Exile" is a satirical work by David Ross Locke that showcases the author's sharp wit and keen observations of American society. Through the character of Petroleum V. Nasby, a fictional newspaper editor, Locke critiques political corruption and social issues of his time. The narrative is infused with humor and irony, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. Nasby's adventures reflect the struggles of the common man, and his voice resonates with readers who appreciate a b...

Here, from historian David Ross Campbell, are the extraordinary stories of five of the most important of the independent monarchs who ruled parts of Germany during the many centuries before it finally united into a single nation. From bloody battles to fairy-tale castles, from brutal madness to patronage of the arts, each of these kings - Otto the Great, Albert of Bavaria, Augustus the Strong, Frederick the Great, and Mad King Ludwig - played a vital role in creating the Germany that exist...

On 14 April 1912, less than a week into a transatlantic trip from Southampton to New York, the largest luxury cruise liner in the world struck an iceberg off the coast of Labrador, causing the hull to buckle. The massive 50,000 ton ship hailed as ‘unsinkable’ was soon slipping into the cold Atlantic Ocean, the crew and passengers scrambling to launch lifeboats before being sucked into the deep. Of the 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of the dea...

Those Devils in Baggy Pants was originally published in 1951 by Ross S. Carter, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII. Carter, one of the three surviving members of his original platoon and Silver Star and Purple Heart awardee, sadly, was never able to see his book in print. Instead, the final chapters were pieced together by his brother, shortly after Carter's passing, with the help of Carter's meticulous notes.After its original publication in 1951, Thos...

David Ross has produced an extraordinary, eclectic and hilarious collection of thematically arranged Scottish insults, abuse and invective which has been wonderfully illustrated throughout by Rupert Besley. The best insults, according to the author, occupy an indefinite space between wit and abuse, containing elements of both to varying degree; they must always sting the victim, or else they are a failure. This book is full of rich and expressive examples of insult and invective for all oc...

Postcard parables are short stories that conveniently fit on the flip sides of picture post- cards. A standard U.S. postcard measures only 51⁄2"×31⁄2", but ever since I got hold of a really teeny typewriter, I've managed to squeeze up to 450 words of crucial exposition into one story. Besides the stories that are represented here, you can find oodles more on my website.

A Burmese Drug Cartel and a team of deadly Assassins. Now the War Boys discover what it is like to be the Hunted!The War Boys are back! After rescuing a hostage in the jungle covered mountains of Myanmar, Thomas Ritter and his men are targeted by a ruthless Burmese Drug Lord. The War Boys are pursed across London in this thrilling, action packed ad...

One of the philosopher's most studied works, the Nicomachean Ethics, is here made available in the same translation in the World's Classics. Notes of primarily textual importance have been omitted, leaving only those of more general philosophical interest the index has been adapted for this edition and there is a new Introduction by the translator. Though Aristotle at hisdeath left other ethical works, and this book is therefore called after its first editor Nicomachus, it is this which is...

**A band of Mercenaries, Somali Pirates and a battle with the Argentinian Navy. And the War Boys thought this was going to be an easy gig!Captain Thomas Ritter** is assigned the task of putting together a team of ex-military specialists to form a private army in order to protect the assets of Minotaur Resources, a powerful resource conglomerate. Finding the right men, dealing with their own personal issues and eventually ensuring that they fight as a team are just ...