'An extraordinary story, vividly told with great pace and insight' DAVID MCCULLAGH'A compelling narrative for this incredible tale of fortitude and bravery' RONAN MCGREEVYCatalpa recounts one of the most daring and improbable rescue missions in Irish history, the dramatic escape of six Fenian prisoners from Fremantle Prison in Australia – on the farthest edge of the British Empire – and their journey onwards to America on a whaling...

Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne, renowned experts on the vintage watch market, introduce you to the world of legendary timepieces through iconic brands, expert insight, and more than 250 stunning images in this essential watch collecting guide for beginners and seasoned collectors alike.This comprehensive book explores the most sought-after luxury watch brands, including Rolex sports models (Submariner, Daytona, GMT-Ma...

Discover the beauty, culture, and untold stories behind the world's most iconic watch brands through thoughtful essays and more than 250 stunning photographs in this ultimate exploration of vintage watch culture and collecting from two leading vintage watch experts.For enthusiasts, collectors, and those new to watch culture comes Vintage Watches: The Modern Guide. These beautifully curated pages present an abundance of information surrounding the most popu...

Humans are biologically hardwired to alter their mental state, drugs are the pathway, and America is their biggest consumer. From antiquity to modernity, use and prohibition have gone hand in hand. Addicted raises the curtain to expose the lies and fill in the blanks behind America's failed 50 year war on drugs and makes sense of the quagmire of misinformed laws and policy, blending Miller's investigative journalism with historical narrative. In addition, Miller tells the story of nature's...

It has been wisely said, “Change your focus, change your reality.” With this collection of daily meditations and prayers, the authors hope to come alongside people who face difficulties, obstacles, and a general mood of self-defeat and help redirect their focus upon God, and the tremendous resources of our faith, so that their reality is changed. This collection of thirty-one daily meditations is not a substitute for the Bible. Rather, each meditation is an invitation into the vast treasur...

It's the final day of their probation period, and Sean, Sal, and Graham have one goal: finish their deliveries on time and prove they deserve the job.What they don't expect is everything that can possibly go wrong.From bizarre customer encounters and impossible apartment buildings to runaway dogs, mistaken identities, and moments that are equal parts awkward and unforgettable, the three drivers quickly learn that delivering packages is the easy part — dealing with people is...

What if every time you closed your eyes, you woke up in another life?For years, Ben has lived this way—one existence polished and perfect, the other fractured and raw. He knows the rules, knows the toll, and has accepted the weight of carrying two realities at once. But now, the balance is slipping—pushed off course by the people he didn't know he loved and the desire for something more.As relationships fracture, secrets surface, and loyalties are tested, Ben finds himself ...

Learn how ancient readers interpreted the Bible's prophetic literature—and why their views have enduring valueHow Did They Read the Prophets? explores the world of ancient exegesis, focusing on how early Jewish and Christian readers understood the Hebrew Bible's prophetic literature. In this illuminating study, Old Testament scholar Michael B. Shepherd takes modern readers on a guided tour through the earliest readings of key passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah...

When best friends Nelson and Syd discover an ancient book hidden in a mysterious cave, their ordinary pre-teen lives are turned upside down. Syd found joy in exploring every inch of the forest behind their apartment complex. For her, there was nothing better than the thrill of adventure—a feeling Nelson never quite understood. He'd much rather stay home and read books or play video games. At least then he could push pause when things got scary. Kind of like the moment Syd opened the dusty ...

Advent isn't quiet. It's disruptive. Holy Disruptions is an Advent devotional for those who are weary of tidy answers and glitter-covered faith. In these pages, the sacred season is not a soft glow but a bold interruption. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, Michael Bowe guides readers into the wilderness of waiting--not to escape the world, but to see it anew. Here, Peace does not mean comfort. Joy is not a mood. Love dares to move first. And Hope flickers stubbornly in the dark. T...

When the illegal organisation Hunters Extreme targets intelligent beings across the galaxy, Kat' s lifemate is murdered. Despite being of a pacifist feline-like species, Kat seeks vengeance, only to discover she has murdered the wrong man, the son of an Intergalactic Council member. Pursued by enforcers and exiled from her pride, Kat must kill again to save her life. Aided by a canine-like mystic and a mysterious Agency, she and two young human friends commence a deadly pursuit across the ...

An uneasy peace follows the devastating civil war in Ean which ousted the vicious Sutanite ruler, Jakus. But the deposed leader heads an invasion force to seek revenge and to obtain supplies of a scent-enhancing crystal held in the peaceful neighbouring country of Rolan, that will intensify his powers. The defenders, led by the tarnished Eanite hero, Targus, and an aging female mystic, Alethea, prepare to fight for their freedom against the ruthless enemy who is using a new and powerful sc...