Johnny - Catching Fire centers around a young man who is the subject of constant bullying at school. One day he prays that God will give him the strength of Samson, a character in the bible who is given supernatural strength by God. To his surprise God answers his prayers and he must decide whether he will use his power for good or to get even with those who bullied him. At the same time his life long friend, who is also the victim of bullying, also finds he has gained new power after visi...

Johnny - Catching Fire centers around a young man who is the subject of constant bullying at school. One day he prays that God will give him the strength of Samson, a character in the bible who is given supernatural strength by God. To his surprise God answers his prayers and he must decide whether he will use his power for good or to get even with those who bullied him. At the same time his life long friend, who is also the victim of bullying, also finds he has gained new power after visi...

At the head of The Colbert Report, one of the most popular shows on television, Stephen Colbert is a pop culture phenomenon. More than one million people backed his fake candidacy in the 2008 U.S. presidential election on Facebook, a testament to the particularly rich set of issues and emotions Colbert brings to mind. Stephen Colbert and Philosophy is crammed with thoughtful and amusing chapters, each written by a philosopher and all focused on Colbert's inimitable realit...

Environmental sustainability and human cultural sustainability are inextricably linked. Reversing damaging human impact on the global environment is ultimately a cultural question, and as with politics, the answers are often profoundly local. Cultural Sustainabilities presents twenty-three essays by musicologists and ethnomusicologists, anthropologists, folklorists, ethnographers, documentary filmmakers, musicians, artists, and activists, each asking a particular question or presenting a s...

The volume offers a survey of the contribution of German literature and culture to the evolution of ecological thought. As the field of ecocritical theory and practice is rapidly expanding towards transnational and global dimensions, it seems nevertheless necessary to consider the distinct manifestations of ecological thought in various cultures. In this sense, the volume demonstrates in twenty-six essays from different disciplines how German literature, philosophy, art, and science have c...

Cale involves the lives of two young people whose lifestyles and values are on opposite sides of the spectrum. However, a series of otherworldly events bring them together. They soon discover how the bond of true love can never be broken.The story tackles the struggles young people today face and how true friendship has the power to break any bondage they may face.

Performing Environmentalisms examines the existential challenge of the twenty-first century: improving the prospects for maintaining life on our planet. The contributors focus on the strategic use of traditional artistic expression--storytelling and songs, crafted objects, and ceremonies and rituals--performed during the social turmoil provoked by environmental degradation and ecological collapse. Highlighting alternative visions of what it means to be human, the authors place per...

Gloria: Catching FireBy: Aaron J. AllenGloria: Catching Fire is the story of a small town taken over by a new, mysterious drug known as “Fantasy.” The drug has recently been legalized, and many people in the town, including teenagers, are taking it without knowing its effects. Soon after using Fantasy, people think and act like who they wish they were, with dangerous results.Looking to rectify this, several in the town look towards a higher power to help stop the us...

Cale involves the lives of two young people whose lifestyles and values are on opposite sides of the spectrum. However, a series of otherworldly events bring them together. They soon discover how the bond of true love can never be broken.The story tackles the struggles young people today face and how true friendship has the power to break any bondage they may face.About the Author:Aaron J. Allen is an avid reader of Christian fiction. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louis...

About the BookThe story centers around the life of a boy who encounters extremely difficult circumstances. Throughout the book he must determine if he will push through his fears and struggles brought on by the difficult circumstance or quit along the way. It is a story of the triumph of the human spirit and how a person ultimately will win if he/she does not give up.About the AuthorAaron J. Allen is an avid fan of Christian fiction. He is an active member of his home...

Ivy Tremaine is head over heels in love. He’s sweet, loving, caring, attentive, and caters to her needs. He’s perfect … well, almost perfect. Even with so many great qualities, Ivy only has one complaint … he won’t have sex with her. While sex isn’t the most important thing, for a woman like Ivy, it’s a pretty big deal. Her patience is wearing thin, and she is seeking answers.Declan Chambers has a secret. He’s a twenty-eight-year-old virgin experiencing love for the first time. Ivy...