If Texas wheeler-dealer J.T. Stubbs has anything to say about it, his new Christian-themed supermall won't be stopped by anyone out of time, space...or a holier place.

This is a satirical/historical novel of the life of a fictional Soviet era artist, Vladimir Daniilovich Myukis who was orphaned during the Second World War. By the early 1950s, Myukis now in a street gang of war orphans was arrested by the police for vandalism. The vandalism consisted of drawing large pictures of elephants on the bombed out buildings in hisw native city of Novogrudok in what is now Belarus. The arresting officers realized that Myukis had real art ability so they sent him t...

Requiring no more than a basic knowledge of abstract algebra, this textbook presents the basics of algebraic number theory in a straightforward, "down-to-earth" manner. It thus avoids local methods, for example, and presents proofs in a way that highlights key arguments. There are several hundred exercises, providing a wealth of both computational and theoretical practice, as well as appendices summarizing the necessary background in algebra.Now in a newly typeset edition including...

A new breed of journalists came to the fore in post-revolutionary America--fiercely partisan, highly ideological, and possessed of a bold sense of vocation and purpose as they entered the fray of political debate. Often condemned by latter-day historians and widely seen in their own time as a threat to public and personal civility, these colorful figures emerge in this provocative new book as the era's most important agents of political democracy. Through incisive portraits of the most inf...

Fear and self-doubt can hold you back from achieving your goals, pursuing new opportunities, and living the life you truly want. "How to Overcome Fear - Conquer Doubt and Take Action" is your guide to breaking free from these barriers and developing the courage to move forward with confidence. This empowering book provides practical tools, inspiring insights, and proven strategies to help you face your fears, overcome doubt, and take bold steps toward the future you envision.Fear i...

A New Day Starts Tomorrow follows 13-year-old John as he navigates the perils of high school in his journey to become a man.As John looks back over the events that shaped him, he remembers the important things he learned, and his gratitude to those who taught him the hard lessons that allowed him to become the man he wanted to be—personally, academically, and as an athlete.The story begins with John hearing about the destruction of the high school he attended thirty years e...

Contemporary Documentary offers a rich survey of the rapidly expanding landscape of documentary film, television, video, and new media. The collection of original essays addresses the emerging forms, popular genres, and innovative approaches of the digital era.The anthology highlights geographically and thematically diverse examples of documentaries that have expanded the scope and impact of non-fiction cinema and captured the attention of global audiences over the past th...

"Chimneys & Fireplaces" by Ara Marcus Daniels is an insightful exploration into the world of chimney and fireplace design, maintenance, and safety. The book delves into the historical significance of these architectural features, highlighting their evolution from simple flues to complex heating systems. Daniels combines practical advice with aesthetic considerations, making it a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, and builders alike. The detailed illustrations and expert tips gui...

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #43. If this isn’t the best issue we had to date, it’s pretty darn close. Lots of great tales are packed into this one—including not one, but two mystery novels (by Edwin Balmer and Nicholas Carter), three shorter mysteries (including a major new novelet by Robert Lopresti, a great reprint by Victoria Weisfeld, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles). On the science fiction side, we have an amazing set of stories by Daniel Marcus, Isa...

Always Looking Up: The Ultimate Guide to Having a Positive Outlook in Life, Discover Useful Tips on How to Make Positive Changes to Live a Happier and More Fulfilling LifeAlways look at the bright side of things. Look at the glass as half-full instead of half-empty. We often hear platitudes like this. And while they are helpful, sometimes being positive is easier said than done. This is especially true for people who seem to be having setbacks one after the other and they can’t see...

Nelson Goodman's acceptance and critique of certain methods and tenets of positivism, his defence of nominalism and phenomenalism, his formulation of a new riddle of induction, his work on notational systems, and his analysis of the arts place him at the forefront of the history and development of American philosophy in the twentieth-century. However, outside of America, Goodman has been a rather neglected figure. In this first book-length introduction to his work Cohnitz and Rossberg asse...

An easily accessible guide to diagnosing and managing critical situations, Emergencies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology aids doctors in dealing with acutely sick patients quickly and effectively. The book provides practical advice on how to make difficult decisions in an emergency situation. Areas covered include life and death emergencies, as well as the broad problems faced by on-call Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists on a daily basis. The focus throughout is on immediate ...