The times in which we live are often described as "unprecedented." The word might be overused, yet the last few years have seen exceptional healthcare challenges, loss of human life, economic disruption, and political turmoil. We are now in the second year of novel coronavirus and its global impact. Most people either know someone who died from the virus or have experienced its nefarious effects in other ways--illness, unemployment, school and border closures, shortages, confinement, addic...

The recent rediscovery of the doctrine of the Trinity has left great impact on the thought and life of the Christian Church. With this reinstatement, the Trinity, which was left out for long as an esoteric mystery, has captured the imagination of theologians and elicited remarkable trinitarian formulations from across theological traditions. This contemporary development has forced the church to review its dogma, spirituality, and Christian practices through the lens of this central doctri...

As a general rule we are a trusting lot. You say something and, whilst I might disagree, I believe you are acting in good faith. Of course this may be just the beginning of a ruse. If I trust you I might let down my guard, I might seek to share and to create a bond between us. But, if you can’t be trusted, if you have an ulterior motive I might lose out.In the hands of authors such as Maxim Gorky, Ella D’Arcy, Rudyard Kipling, Ivan Turgenev and may others reality may not be what it...

This book draws upon the Mahayana philosophy developed within Buddhism, employing it as a means to empty our usual alternatives for viewing the world's many religions--whether exclusivism, inclusivism, or pluralism. The aim is to free people from clinging to intellectual positions, enabling them gently but committedly to affirm their vernacular tradition as it is practiced on the ground. It critiques the above three options, and introduces the Mahayana philosophy of emptiness and dependent...

Drought remains the biggest single threat from climate change to the production of key cereal crops, such as wheat and barley. Cereals also respond in complex ways to drought stress, making improved drought tolerance a challenging trait to achieve. With many cereals recognised as staple food crops due to their nutritional value, more research is required into improving drought tolerance as a means of ensuring the future food security of millions.Developing drou...

Home of the first settlement in the United States and known as Old Dominion and The Mother of Presidents, the state of Virginia’s artistic output proves among the most fecund in the nation, evidenced in this ninth volume of The Southern Poetry Anthology. This collection includes well-known, established, and celebrated poets such as Charles Wright, Claudia Emerson, Gregory Orr, Ellen Bryant Voigt, R. T. Smith, Forrest Gander, and Rita Dove, and the editors have dedicated equal focu...

This book contents the complete history of Italian Air Force 1930-2019 including Regia Aeronautica era of World War II and Aeronautica Militare of Cold War era and the evolution up to our days.Inside the book you can find all the conflicts that took place,the missions,and all the types of most important airplanes in this Air Force inventory.From the Breda Ba.25 to the modern aircraft such as F-35 are all in this book,most of them in colour photos and schematics.A must have for Aviation ent...

This book is a complete encyclopedia of experimental aircraft from 1930 to 1945.The book is illustrated with colour photos for each airplane and some B&W,enlisted by country.Here you can find all the planes with most peculiar shapes and functionality.A useful guide for all aviation enthusiasts.

This book is a complete encyclopedia of experimental aircraft from 1950 until today.The book is illustrated with colour photos for each airplane and some B&W,enlisted by country.Here you can find all the famous NASA'S X-planes and planes with most peculiar shapes and functionality.A useful guide for all aviation enthusiasts.

Introducing "Social Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens with Autism": the essential companion for teens navigating the complex world of social interactions while living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies, proven techniques, and personalized advice tailored specifically for teens with ASD who struggle with social anxiety. Written by an experienced mental health expert and based on real-life experiences, this guide provides invaluable...

Are you ready to help your child thrive, no matter the challenge? Parent's Guide to Develop a Growth Mindset in Kids is your ultimate roadmap to raising resilient, confident, and curious children who embrace learning and never give up on their dreams.Packed with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and easy-to-follow activities, this guide empowers parents to:Foster resilience and turn failures into stepping stones.Cultivate a love for learning tha...

One November day in the year 2087, everything was normal. The very next, Ancient ships had descended from the sky and just like that, there was no normal. Not anymore.There were only two governments left standing, the United States and Germany. In mere minutes of news coverage, we had answers to some of mankind's greatest mysteries. They left shortly after the rise of the Egyptian armies. Not out of fear, that's for damn sure. To our best estimation, they left so we would breed, exp...