A bold, provocative, and knowledgable case for the importance of nuclear science and how nuclear power is essential to reaching net zero.What if net zero is not an environmental challenge, but an energy challenge?In this visionary book, Dr. Tim Gregory challenges prevailing narratives around climate change, arguing that the goal of net zero is not simply to replace fossil fuels with renewables, but to power civilisation using sources of energy that do not e...

This book provides a model, based on Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, to help pastors lead in a manner that brings lasting change and maturity to congregational members. The project addresses the need for pastors to move beyond a transactional mindset to a transformational approach to leadership, and it provides a model for them to follow. Tim Gregory grounds the call to transformational leadership in a close reading of Paul, drawing out multiple dimensions of what that leadership ...

Pornography, Indigeneity and Neocolonialism examines how pornography operates as a representational system that authenticates settler colonies, focussing on American and Australian examples to reveal how pornography encodes whiteness, pleasure, colonisation and Indigeneity.This is the first text to use decolonial and queer theory to examine the role of pornography in America and Australia, as part of a network of neocolonial strategies that "naturalise" occupation. It is a...

Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites."Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street JournalMeteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: that of our solar system. In ...

Con Artist in Paris:A crooked trail of artistic deception - in Paris!The Hardy Boys are visiting Paris! Joe is excited to check out all the street art he's heard about. And Frank can't wait to go to all the museums he's researched.On their very first day in the city, the brothers are woken up early in the morning by fireworks. But these are no ordinary fireworks. They are a part of elaborate cover for the heist of a priceless artifact. What's worse,...

The Gray Hunter's Revenge:Frank and Joe investigate a supernatural crime in the 17th book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.One of the Hardys’ favorite writers, Nathan Foxwood, has recently died in a tragic car accident. Now, the press is swarming his house in Bayport to get the scoop on the novel he completed just before his untimely death.When Joe hears that Nathan’s wife is having a giant estate sale, he drags Frank with him. Who coul...

Snowbound Mystery: It’s an unusual winter vacation for the Alden family when a huge snowstorm traps them in the woods! Luckily, the log cabin where they’re staying is cozy — only there are strange noises in the night and a mysterious code is carved into the closet door. The rescue is a long wait for the Boxcar Children, but the cabin is full of secrets. Tree House Mystery: The Alden children are helping their neighbors build a tree house. From the tree house, the children...

The Boxcar Children: Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are orphans. Can they find a home where they can stay together as a family?Surprise Island: The Aldens spend the summer on their own private island. There they meet a new friend with an amazing secret!The Yellow House Mystery: Years ago, a man vanished from the yellow house on Surprise Island. Why? The Aldens have found a clue to the mystery!

When Grandfather’s friend bought Skeleton Point, she invited the Alden children to help her fix it up. But this empty mansion is even spookier than it looks. The man who used to live there studied bones — but the house is filled with skeletons! Then, the mansion’s valuable statues begin to disappear. Could the Skeleton Point ghost be causing mischief?

The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle: Spooky gargoyles are peering into windows all over town! The Boxcar Children know gargoyles are just statues . . . but what is going on?The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol: The Boxcar Children don’t want to miss the chance to meet Madlynn Rose, their favorite pop star. But it turns out she is the one who’s missing!The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones: The Boxcar Children are trying to tra...

The Mystery of the Grinning Gargoyle: Spooky gargoyles are peering into windows all over town! The Boxcar Children know gargoyles are just statues . . . but what is going on?The Mystery of the Missing Pop Idol: The Boxcar Children don’t want to miss the chance to meet Madlynn Rose, their favorite pop star. But it turns out she is the one who’s missing!The Mystery of the Stolen Dinosaur Bones: The Boxcar Children are trying to tra...

Something is not right in Bayport.After a series of unfortunate (yet harmless) pranks, it looks like Frank and Joe have caught their suspect surprisingly early. Their classmate Seth Diller has taken his love of filmmaking a bit too far. But shortly after Frank and Joe confront Seth, there are fresh outbreaks of Seth-like pranks. Except these aren’t as harmless. After a bit of investigating, the Hardy Boys uncover evidence of the Red Arrow — a group that will stop a...