Watch an improvised football tournament evolve into a global spectacle that reshaped sports history and modern politics. Whether you are navigating a long daily commute or seeking an energizing workout companion, this uplifting narrative captures the shared global ritual of the beautiful game. Journey from muddy pitches to high-tech stadiums where newly independent nations announced their arrival on the world stage.Beyond the nostalgic memories of unforgettable matches and worldwid...

There is a need for us all to find out about ourselves; what are our hopes and dreams, and what is the deepest part of our soul all about? Will the things we have become reality in our vision or in the substance produced? Where is the person that we want to become? What will we rely on? Will our intellectual level or our spiritual leadership guide us? These things need to be taught to us; they come from growing as a child, developing, and being given a measure of spirit from the Holy God. ...

The final battle has begun. Which side would YOU CHOOSE?Returning home to bury his murdered mom and dad, Chad Johnson gets caught up in the effort to learn who could want to kill his loving, Christian parents. What is the significance of the brochure advertising a prophecy seminar found in his dead father's hand? Why had his parents left the church of his childhood for a strange, new congregation? Was it a cult? Or an honest, Bible-believing denomination? With so many questions to ...

What would you do if you knew that the END IS NOW? This is the dilemma facing the Larsson family as they navigate the events of the last days and search the scriptures to discern the TRUTH from the DECEPTIONS confronting them at every turn. Knowing that time is short, every moment becomes a race to reach out to each family member, friend, and acquaintance in a frantic effort to save as many precious souls as possible. No one is safe, and the reality is that the decision to stand for God or...

I deny that the American short story is at a low ebb, and I offer the present volume as a revelation of the best that is now being done in this field. I agree with Mrs. Colum that the best stories are only to be found after a laborious dusty search, but this is the proof rather than the refutation of my position.[excerpt from Introduction]

Calling all lovers of perplexing puzzles! Buckle up for a thrilling ride with "Mr. Fortune's Practice," a collection of captivating mysteries by H. C. Bailey. Meet Reginald Fortune, a brilliant surgeon with a keen eye for detail. When the scalpel fails, he wields his sharp intellect to dissect crimes that leave the police baffled. From baffling deaths at high-society events to enigmatic international intrigue, Mr. Fortune delves into a world of hidden motives, deadly secrets, and cunning c...

Geriatric Forensic Psychiatry: Principles and Practice is one of the first texts to provide a comprehensive review of important topics in the intersection of geriatric psychiatry, medicine, clinical neuroscience, forensic psychiatry, and law. It will speak to a broad audience among varied fields, including clinical and forensic psychiatry and mental health professionals, geriatricians and internists, attorneys and courts, regulators, and other professionals working with the older ...

Mood Disorders in Later Life examines the spectrum of mood disorders in older adults, focusing on major and nonmajor depressive disorders, bipolar disorder (manic and depressive phases), depression with psychotic features, and vascular depression. In depth discussions of diagnosis and treatment options including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and

This book uses a biographical approach to explore the Labour Party's relationship with European integration, moving beyond simple 'pro' or 'anti' labels to showcase the complexity of views that have existed.Its positioning within the 'biographical turn' emphasizes the importance of formative experiences in shaping such viewpoints - held by both familiar figures and more underappreciated voices. Taking a broad view of Labour history, the book covers the roots of Labour’s diverse thi...

French President Charles de Gaulle (1958-1969) has consistently fascinated contemporaries and historians. His vision-conceived out of national interest-of uniting Europe under French leadership and overcoming the Cold War still remains relevant and appealing. De Gaulle's towering personality and his challenge to US hegemony in the Cold War have inspired a vast number of political biographies and analyses of the foreign policies of the Fifth Republic mostly from French or US angle. In contr...

Author and naturalist Marci Spencer reveals the history and splendor of the Nantahala National Forest.The 500,000-acre Nantahala National Forest dominates the rugged southwestern corner of North Carolina. Rivers such as the Cheoah, Cullasaja, and Tuckasegee carve deep gorges, making the region one of the wettest in the nation. The Whitewater River tumbles over the highest waterfall in the eastern United States. Power companies dammed local rivers, creating some of ...

Cultural norms underpin oceans law and policy, shaping rules for everything from maritime shipping to deep seabed mining. The doctrine of freedom of the seas, for instance, is an expression of Western European notions of liberty as much as it reflects geopolitical interests. Similarly, Latin American concepts of dependency theory and anti-colonialism support expansive coastal state rights, while envisioning ocean resources as the 'common heritage' of mankind reflects African communitariani...