For over forty years, Leland Ryken has championed and modeled a Christian liberal arts education. His scholarship and commitment to integrating faith with learning in the classroom have influenced thousands of students who have sat under his winsome teaching. Published in honor of Professor Ryken and presented on the occasion of his retirement from Wheaton College, this compilation carries on his legacy of applying a Christian liberal arts education to all areas of life.Five sectio...

1CHAPTER ONEMy new boss, the Head of the MurderSquad, Abbey who was the dayshift supervising officer, was near pulling his hair out. He had been trying unsuccessfully, I might add, to pair me with a suitable partner. Whether it was just my abrasive personality or me coming from the undercover area where you had to think on your feet; where you worked alone usually with your nominated partner being your ‘catcher’. There in the background, hopefully watching your arse. Relying mainly on your...

In Salem in 1692, as the paranoia leading to the famous trials is heating up, Rebecca Martin, a midwife and healer, tries desperately to save her son Michael who has been accused of murder. Harassed by Magistrate John Hathorne, the novelist's ancestor, she finds the suspicion of witchcraft hovering about her pushing both her and Michael toward a last walk to the hanging tree on gallows hill. Colonial Historical Mystery by Stephen Lewis; originally published by Belgrave House

Another Way describes a new way of leadership for the 21st Century, one that inspires people to delve deeply into their own selves and that creates a mysterious relatedness among strangers. When this leadership happens, we remember people are created to experience community, to find joy in one another, and to create a better world out of a deep reservoir where the soul resides. Written by the leaders of the Forum for Theological Exploration, the internationally recognized leadership incuba...

The enjoyment of working in a variety of Hotels has given me the pleasure of changing in different areas. To meet with a range of Comedians, Actors, Musicans again makes life worth it. The Staff in all the Hotels that I have been involved with, again made life easy as they always worked together, but also talking to the Customers & Guests made it successful for both parties. Even working out in the Island of Nevis was again a great example of meeting with other people.

For the first time, the Band's legendary Richard Manuel's compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands—and on the undeniable impact he had on rock music.Richard Manuel was a fearless original. Sweetly soulful as a vocalist and endearingly creative as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he was a vital part of some of rock 'n' roll's pivotal moments, including Bob Dylan's controversial move to elec...

Having it all will never be enough for George Tazoli, an ambitious dealer on the trading floor of a prominent California bank. He is hand-picked for a special assignment to sell off bad loans, but not because he is dating the daughter of the bank's president, rather for his skill at working the market. The promotion sends him to New York, putting a strain on his relationship, but then a scandalous discovery lures him into the gamble of a lifetime. George must gauge the risks -- his direct ...

Jessica is rebuilding the Scorched team from the ground up. New members and new missions—what could possibly go wrong? Another engaging issue of this series delivers new developments, unexpected turns, evolving dynamics, and moments that keep readers curious for more.

Members of SPAWN, REDEEMER, GUNSLINGER, MEDIEVAL SPAWN, and SHESPAWN, and more heroes wait in the wings in the fourth paperback volume of THE SCORCHED! Jessica revamps the Scorched team with new members and goals, but change brings risk. The Horsemen's destructive plans cause chaos, and the Monolith's violent tendencies add tension. Can the Scorched withstand such a powerful force? The fate of the world hangs in the balance as they battle Terminus and the Planet Eaters. Despite a victory, ...

From the author of Mother Pucker, the fan-favorite hockey romcom, comes a swoony and banter-filled new sports romance starring a single dad major league pitcher, a single mom who wants nothing to do with pro athletes, and a second chance neither of them saw coming.I had a one-night stand with a gorgeous stranger, believing I'd never see him again. Except who did he turn out to be? Troy Winters, starting pitcher for the MLB...

Jessica is caught out on her own and unable to call for backup. But even if the rest of the team comes to her aid, they may not be enough to stop this new threat!

Charles Hawtrey, the skinny one with the granny glasses, was everybody's favourite in the Carry Ons - but who exactly was he?Up to now the man has remained a mystery. Examining Hawtrey's origins as a child star and as a performer in revue and the Will Hay films, this wonderful little book also looks at his career in radio and television, and then to the sad and slow decline of a belligerent recluse in Deal, on the Kent coast. The high camp exuberance of his acting ...