A fascinating account of the Fifth Crusade, the campaign to conquer Egypt and regain the Holy LandIn 1217, the crusader states were in a highly fragile condition. The Fourth Crusade had failed, and Jerusalem had not been recovered. The crusaders now set their sights on Egypt. If the breadbasket of the Mediterranean could be conquered, long-term Christian control of the Holy Land could be ensured. Led by the rulers of Hungary and Austria, and backed by the Knights T...

A fascinating account of the Fifth Crusade, the campaign to conquer Egypt and regain the Holy LandIn 1217, the crusader states were in a highly fragile condition. The Fourth Crusade had failed, and Jerusalem had not been recovered. The crusaders now set their sights on Egypt. If the breadbasket of the Mediterranean could be conquered, long-term Christian control of the Holy Land could be ensured. Led by the rulers of Hungary and Austria, and backed by the Knights T...

“Seinfeld meets Sedaris in the Snapchat Age.”- Jill Dearman, The Great BravuraWhether they’re trembling before an invasive squirrel, giving the straight dope to an errant call-girl or enduring a #MeToo moment with a handsy waiter on their Roman honeymoon, Kyle and Julius are just the kind of gay married couple who didn’t see the 2016 election coming.In this variegated book of vignettes, flash scenes and personal essays, award-winning author Kyle Thomas Smith document...

The Mighty Crusaders return in an all new lost tale, featuring a stellar cast of talent. With the New Crusaders facing an uncertain future and the truth about their parents slowly being revealed, one man searches for answers. But will the answers he finds be worth reliving the pain of his own past?

The goal of this e-book is to make the Bible more than familiar to you. We want to make it personal. We want you to have a close relationship with God’s Word as if it were a person; because it is a person. The Word made flesh meets us in the words of Scripture he gave us. The stories and passages may not change, but God wants to speak to you in new ways each time you read them. Each chapter will offer new insights with each new chapter of your own life.So we’ve put together some ar...

In 1961—as America crackled with racial tension—the Washington Redskins stood alone as the only professional football team without a black player on its roster. In fact, during the entire twenty-five-year history of the franchise, no African American had ever played for George Preston Marshall, the Redskins’ cantankerous principal owner. With slicked-down white hair and angular facial features, the nattily attired, sixty-four-year-old NFL team owner already had a well-deserved rep...

Sir Thomas Smith (23 December 1513 12 August 1577) was an English writer and diplomat who was actively involved in religion while also holding positions such as provost and dean at schools like Eton College. It was under Queen Elizabeth that Smith flourished, becoming a Member of Parliament, an ambassador to France, and a counselor to the Queen. In that time, Smith also wrote one of the most influential political philosophical texts in the Western world, De Republica Anglorum; the Manner o...

Book 1: Shatter SilenceIn Shatter Silence, raw pain finds poetry. This collection journeys through the darkest corners of the human spirit—where suffering is kept secret, and voices are smothered by fear, shame, or trauma. Each poem peers into the quiet agony of suppression, tracing invisible wounds that ache beneath the surface. Yet even amid the darkness, there are flickers of defiance and trembling first steps toward recovery.As the verses unfold, the reader witnesses th...

During the re-founding of the Anthroposophical Society at Christmas1923, Rudolf Steiner also reconstituted the "Esoteric School" which had originally functioned in Germany from 1904 until 1914, when the outset of the First World War made it's continuance impossible.However, the original school was only for a relatively few selected individuals, whereas the new school was incorporated into the Free School for Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland.Rudolf...

The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth was first published in 1651, and it soon became Thomas Goodwin's (1600-1680) most popular work. It is a Christ-centered work and a has both a pastoral tone with theological precision. He shows that Christ has a heart toward all that he has saved.

"A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a captivating collection of essays and reflections that transport readers to a bygone era. Smith, an artist and writer, shares his personal experiences and observations of life in 18th and early 19th century England. His vivid storytelling and keen insights provide a window into the social, political, and cultural landscape of the time, making it a delightful read for those interested i...

"The Life of a Fox, Written by Himself" is a captivating narrative that offers a unique perspective on the life of a fox. Through the clever and witty voice of the fox, Thomas Smith explores themes of survival, cunning, and the natural world. The book is rich with vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes that bring the fox's experiences to life. Readers are drawn into the fox's adventures, from evading hunters to navigating the complexities of the forest, making it a delightful read for n...