The Atlantic Telegraph (1865) is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the 19th century’s most ambitious engineering feats: the laying of the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable. Authored by W. H. Russell, the book chronicles the vision, challenges, and triumphs of connecting Europe and North America by telegraph, a project that revolutionized global communication. Russell, a renowned war correspondent, was invited to join the expedition aboard the Great Eastern, the ma...

How does an effeminate boy-raised in Cowboyland with cattle and guns, hunting and trucks, sports and church, jocks and jerks, cruelty and small-mindedness-get from the Black Hills of South Dakota to the thrills and heartbreak of the white-hot lights of Broadway and the West End?The answer can be found in this memoir by BILL RUSSELL, the author of Side Show, elegies for angels, punks and raging queens, and Pageant, among other musicals. Th...

This critical volume addresses an important contemporary issue, how to determine themost cost-effective approach to solid waste disposal. Based on wide-ranging, practicalexperience, this time-saving work details a systems approach to feasibility studies, providingthe basis for accurate, efficient analysis. And, to illustrate the use of this innovativemethod, the book includes a complete "case study" of a hypothetical community.Beginning with data collection and cost estimation, Resource Re...

From the womb to the grave our identity is challenged by the words of others, the words of ourselves, and the words of God. Mankind's authentic identity is flawlessly displayed in Jesus, and Jesus is the authentic and flawless Word of God. Religion has given us a distorted view of God's character. Only when we have an accurate view of God, will we recognize ourselves reflected in Jesus.Indoctrination is a process of teaching one to accept a set of beliefs uncritically. Critical thi...

A Faithful Presence shows how churches work together and of the range of social action undertaken by churches locally and nationally – pastoral, advocacy, campaigning. It is designed to be of interest to clerical and lay audiences across denominations, including those who create, manage and implement social justice initiatives.

Crucible is a quarterly journal of Christian social ethics, drawing together some of the best practitioners, thinkers, and theologians in the field. Each issue reflects theologically on a key theme of political, social, cultural, or environmental significance.

"Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds" by Earl John Russell is a captivating exploration of the cosmos, blending science fiction with imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows intrepid explorers as they journey through the moon and beyond, encountering strange civilizations and extraordinary phenomena. Russell's vivid descriptions and inventive plots invite readers to ponder the possibilities of life beyond Earth, while also reflecting on human nature and our place in the univers...

In "Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds," Earl John Russell Russell masterfully weaves a tapestry of science fiction and fantasy, taking readers on an extraordinary journey through celestial landscapes and extraterrestrial civilizations. This collection of imaginative tales combines vivid prose with whimsical narratives, reflecting the late 19th-century fascination with space exploration and the burgeoning genre of speculative fiction. Each story invites readers to ponder the possibil...

'This is what literature is meant to be' Anthony Burgess'O what we ben! And what we come to...' Wandering a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape, speaking a broken-down English lost after the end of civilization, Riddley Walker sets out to find out what brought humanity here. This is his story.'Funny, terrible, haunting and unsettling, this book is a masterpiece' Observer'A timeless portrayal of the human condition ... frightening a...

‘The Problems of Philosophy’ is a 1912 book by the philosopher Bertrand Russell, in which he attempts to create a brief and accessible guide to the problems of philosophy. It was Russel’s venture to succinctly summarize problems in the subject of philosophy that prompted discussion among philosophers. In addition to espousing his own philosophies, Russel uses this book to introduce the philosophical principles from other famous philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Hume, John Locke, K...

A lively and still one of the best introductions to philosophy, this book pays off both a closer reading for students and specialists, and a casual reading for the general public.

Gideon. An identity shrouded in mystery - the anonymous source who holds the key to an explosive secret. In a clandestine meeting, writer Carl Granville is hired to take the pages of an old diary, articles, letters, documents in which all proper names and locations have been blacked out - and turn them into compelling fiction. He will be paid a quarter of a million dollars. But he can never tell a soul.As he is fed information and his work progresses, Granville begins to realize th...