Jack Bauer will do anything to stop a deadly plot against the world's top religious leaders in this original thriller novel based on the TV series 24.Operating out of a nearly empty space in Los Angeles, the newly created CTU faces its first major crisis. A large amount of plastique explosive has vanished and could be anywhere—in the hands of criminals, crazies, outlaw bikers . . . or Islamic radicals. As powerful representatives of the world's major religi...

Many Christians believe and have been taught that the bride of Christ is the church, and this presupposition is widely held by scholars, ministers, and laity alike as though it were a biblical precept. Yet this view actually owes its origins to pagan heresy and mysticism that infiltrated the church over the centuries. In fact, the scriptures tell us who Jesus will marryand it is neither the Christian church nor Israel.Shekinah Unveiled examines and irrevocably dismantles the ages-o...

WHERE BREAKING BAD MEETS THE BURNING BUSH, A MODERN-DAY STORY OF MIRACULOUS REDEMPTION THAT ONLY GOD COULD DO."Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD,"Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool."Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV)These true events happened in one man's life, and they show the mercy and power of God to change the worst sinner into a saint. With contracts out to kill ...

Sparking a discussion of the importance of creativity for the well-being of society, this book highlights and argues for the potential of those in prison to learn and exercise the skills of writing, visual arts, and music; to protect their intellectual property; and to distribute their works to the public, and the consequent benefits of their creative contribution to wider society.Focused on the premise that a nation’s well-being and competitive advantage in innovation are advanced...

In this accessible survey, two leading specialists introduce a broad range of topics in Korean linguistics, including the general historical background of the language, its phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics, and the interfaces between those areas. Expertly written and drawing on the authors' many years of experience, the book answers questions such as what languages is Korean related to, what is unique about the Korean sound system, and h...

The 'Korean wave' in music and film and Korea's rise to become the twelfth economic power in the world have boosted the world-wide popularity of Korean language study. The linguistic study of Korean, with its rich syntactic and phonological structure, complex writing system, and unique socio-historical context, is now a rapidly growing research area. Contributions from internationally renowned experts on the language provide a state-of-the-art overview of key current research in Korean lan...

The Holy Bible — The Old Testament presents the foundational sacred books of Judeo-Christian tradition, capturing the origins of the world, the formation of God's chosen people, and the earliest stages of divine revelation. In this Catholic edition based on the King James Version, listeners encounter the timeless Scriptures that have shaped faith, morality, and spiritual identity across centuries. From Genesis to the prophetic writings, these texts form the bedrock upon which Christian tea...

The House of the Seven Gables is a gothic masterpiece by Nathaniel Hawthorne, blending family secrets, curses, and redemption. Set in a decaying New England mansion haunted by ancestral sins, the story follows the Pyncheon family as they struggle with the burden of the past and the possibility of renewal. With rich symbolism, mysterious characters, and an atmosphere thick with suspense, Hawthorne explores themes of guilt, inheritance, and the clash between old-world aristocracy and emergin...

Mark Twain's The Mysterious Stranger, and Other Stories offers a darker, more philosophical side of the great humorist. The title story, left unfinished at Twain's death, introduces a supernatural visitor who challenges human notions of morality, free will, and the meaning of existence. The Stranger's calm, unsettling wisdom exposes the fragility of human belief and the absurdity of much that is taken for granted. The collection as a whole combines Twain's sharp wit with a deep skepticism ...

Lost Face and Other Stories is a gripping collection of seven powerful tales by Jack London, showcasing his unmatched ability to explore human endurance, primal instinct, and the unforgiving forces of nature. Set in the brutal landscapes of the Yukon and beyond, these stories present vivid portraits of characters facing extreme trials, moral dilemmas, and the raw confrontation between civilization and wilderness. The centerpiece of the collection, To Build a Fire, is widely regarded as one...

Martin Eden is a semi-autobiographical novel by Jack London, chronicling the journey of a working-class sailor who strives to become a writer to win the love of a woman from a higher social class. Martin's relentless self-education and pursuit of artistic success highlight the tension between individual ambition and the constraints of society. As Martin rises to fame, he becomes disillusioned with the very world he once idolized. The novel is a powerful exploration of class, identity, and ...

Willa Cather's Death Comes for the Archbishop is a luminous novel set in the vast landscapes of the American Southwest during the mid-nineteenth century. It tells the story of Father Jean Marie Latour and his friend Father Joseph Vaillant, two French missionaries sent to establish the Catholic Church in the newly acquired territories of New Mexico. Through their journeys, Cather explores not only the challenges of faith but also the beauty and hardship of life on the frontier. Rather than ...